Condolence From: Janet Morrison
Condolence: Dear Ryan and Brad, this message is long overdue. I've had a hard time accepting your mother's passing, it was much too early. I do know she is at peace which brings comfort to us all. As you know we met in 1974 when we both worked at Southam Murray's in Toronto. She and I used to have lunch together and chat about everything under the sun, and never stopped. From Brampton, to London, England then on to Calgary she was my adventurer. Although I haven't physically seen your mother in years we never lost touch or stopped talking about all that was meaningful to us. We laughed so hard we cried, that was the best thing about our (telephone) visits. I know what Karen would say to me today, and that is "Janet I'm at peace and I can watch over my boys in a better way now". I'll miss you my friend.
Thursday December 28, 2017
Condolence From: Ron Farmer
Condolence: Rest in Peace Karen.
It was a great pleasure to have known you, to have worked with you at The Sun & most of all to be able to call you a very special friend.
Karen you will be missed.
Your friend
Ron Farmer
Tuesday December 12, 2017
Condolence From: Eric Dickinson
Condolence: Ryan and Brad
Sorry to hear of your moms passing.
I remember how she was always happy and laughing all those years ago. She was a wonderful person.
Mom and Dad send their condolences as well.
The Dickinson family are thinking of the both of you during this time.
Monday December 11, 2017
Condolence From: Patty Naegeli
Condolence: We met on May 30, 1988 when I started at the Sun. She had started a couple of weeks before me. We saw each other through the pitfalls and landmines of being a new hire in Mr. Strachan's autocratic pre-press department and we lived to talk about it. Karen sparkled when she talked and laughed. She was a good friend to me at the time of my sister's death and I only hope I was able to comfort her some when her parents passed away I know she grieved very deeply for them. Her love of animals was legendary only second to her love for her boys. She liked a good celebration - we had wonderful times at the races, dinners out - any gathering was made better and brighter by her being there. I will miss her. We did not talk often but when we did - boy did we talk. I am so grateful I took the opportunity to all her three weeks ago. She was upbeat, excited about getting new appliances and we were on the phone for an hour and a half. I could not have found a better way to spend a Sunday morning. My sympathy to you Brad and Ryan. May she rest in peace. Sincerely Patty
Sunday December 10, 2017
Condolence From: June Samphire
Condolence: Brad and Ryan:
Your mom is with those that have gone before her now, and I am sure she will be giving Dave a bad time and he will be giving her one back. I asked him to welcome her and look after her.
She was so kind hearted and sweet to me, caring and generous.
We looked so forward to our visits, even tho they were rare and she made them special. I wish I could of been there with her in those last days, but I did get to tell her I loved her.
I will remember our last visit in September fondly, and her friendship, our laughs and plans to drive away in the convertible. I will so miss our chats, laughs , cries, rants, gossip, our friendship and her dear sweet self.
You both did such a good job of looking after her. She said many times she would be lost without you..You can be proud.
"To live in the hearts of those we love, is never to die"
My deepest sympathies and condolences
June
Saturday December 09, 2017
