Contributions to the tribute of Viva Gertrude Voelker

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Leslie mason posted a condolence

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Your Mother's passing is the end of an era. Your parents were the epitome of a family doctor and his wife. Gracious and caring beyond imagining. I have wonderful memories of spending lunches in grades 7&8 in the basement with Margie and Kathleen Acheson. It was a welcome place to go "home" to for a break from school. The cottage at Sundridge holds dear memories as well, and the sticky buns were a standard I have yet to ,at home anywhere. I send my condolences to all the family, Mary Lou, Linda , Cam and Margie and hope to see some of you in the future

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Peg Clark posted a condolence

Monday, July 24, 2017

My love to all my cousins. Curly was my aunt and will be sorely missed. Peg Clark

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Nancy Peterson posted a condolence

Monday, July 24, 2017

Curly was a remarkable, special lady--the last of that great generation that taught us a strong sense of morals and left us such wonderful memories. My lasting memory will be tea with Curly,Mary Lou and Maggie in her beautiful "bed-sitting room" about two weeks before Norm died. Curly spoke so kindly about him and it helped me to know that somehow I could face what was ahead.---Curly and Dr. Phil, Aunt Marg and Dr. Norm, Dibby and Charlie and Bill and Marg...all gone now but,..."We never lose the ones we love--their love leaves an indelible imprint on our hearts." Be at Peace Curly--Love to your family, Nancy and Family

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Linda Voelker uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, July 22, 2017

The famous chocolate birthday cake - with 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, this appeared many times over our lives. A favourite, which also came in Lemon or Strawberry, but Chocolate was the most requested! This recipe has passed on to the next generation.....

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Sue uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Aug 14 1998

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Sue & Blair and Family posted a condolence

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Curly was such a kind and gracious lady. I so enjoyed our private chats each year at the family reunion - knowing the importance of Family and time spent together. Reminiscing, sharing stories and just connecting with those she loved. I remember speaking of Curly, not long after her dear friend Bill Curry passed away and her voicing to me, that it was "not much fun to be the last one." Dear Curly spent many years as "the last one" and I so hope she realized how much she was loved and admired by all those who had the joy to have met her. A wonderful loving woman will be missed by all who met her, but she has been reunited with all that have gone before. With sincerest sympathy to all her family, Sue, Blair and Family

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Jane (Snider )Epp posted a condolence

Friday, July 21, 2017

"Curly" was a second mom to me , after my mother died at age 39 from congestive heart failure . I was 6 when the Voelker family welcomed me into their home as a support place when my father was recovering from his loss and trying to find a housekeeper etc. I adopted Mary Lou as my big sister since I had no siblings .I lived on Albert Street in a house built in 1841 and they lived kitty corner to me, in a house built even earlier , called the Christmas tree house. Viva influenced my taste in decorating , clothes and entertaining , while Dr. Phil gave me my interest in Science . I shall never forget their kindness towards me .I have learned to pass this on to others who need my help . As the saying goes...."what goes around , comes around !" My love to all the family , xo Jane Snider Epp

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Jennifer O'Sullivan lit a candle

Friday, July 21, 2017

We miss you and will always be in our hearts. We could not have asked for a better Grandmother. Love you

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James lit a candle

Friday, July 21, 2017

Grandma. I will always remember you and the happiness you brought the family. A loving grandma, great grandma and loving mother to my mom. Never to be forgotten. The story of the ride in the Jeep with you and me signing "raindrops keep falling on my head" will be with me forever.

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Steve lit a candle

Friday, July 21, 2017

A wonderful grandmother and great grandmother. You will always be in our hearts.

Mary Lou Israel lit a candle

Friday, July 21, 2017

Dear Mom We have missed you so much. We have always greatly loved you and have a treasure trove of wonderful memories to carry with us. All our love Mary Lou and all the family

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Linda Voelker lit a candle

Friday, July 21, 2017

To a wonderful mother, and a gracious, kind, caring, gentle and classy lady. You were a wonderful example for us all.

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Linda Voelker uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Three generations of Voelker women at a much happier time.

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Cindy Israel lit a candle

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

We love you and miss you Grandma. You will remain in our hearts forever. (So will all your recipes cakes, cookies, muffins, pies :) You were a wonderful role model and we thank you for being such a big part of all of our lives. Cindy

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Cathy Voelker lit a candle

Tuesday, July 18, 2017