Dear family of Adeline,

We were blessed to have had Adeline and Gilbert as friends and neighbors when we all lived in Meadow Lake .We kept in touch over the years and were fortunate enough to visit with her in May of this year..It was wonderful to meet again and share our memories. Adeline was such a kind and joyful person....it was a privilege to know her. Rest In Peace dear friend.

I feel so priveleged to have known Adeline over many years. She was always so interested in our lives and the lives of our kids. I experienced her as so curious to learn more, to explore ideas. I was so looking forward to all the times we would have together in this next chapter of her life.

She always spoke with such pride about all of you - her family. She really celebrated who each person was and would become. She left each space she was in better because of her enthusiasm and deep, practical care.

I will miss her and the combination of her/Gilbert so very much.

What I'll remember most about Adeline is her smile, her laugh, and her happy presence that filled a room. When she and Gilbert arrived at an event, you soon knew it because you heard her! We knew why our brother-in-law Russ was so loud, he had inherited it honestly from his Mom! She always hugged us, said it was so great to see us, asked about our kids, and did so genuinely. She was a strong, faithful, loving person. May God comfort you all in your grief.

Oh, dear Adeline. I miss her. She picked me up early in my career as chaplain, with interest, energy and enthusiasm. Even before that she chose to engage me as 'Speaker' ,at what was then MB Women's Conference. She was an enabler of others, she was my and Dan's friend, she loved people, she enjoyed living fully and she tackled many thorny problems. I/we will sorely miss her.

I was privileged to have known and worked with Adeline for many years at Hope Centre Inc. in Winnipeg. Adeline was part of a team that worked with and for people who lived with disabilities. She was respectful of everyone and had great leadership skills, all of which had a positive impact on so many others. Adeline had a strong faith in God as well as in the rights of all people to live their best lives. I hope and pray that her eternal reward will be AMAZING (one of Adeline's favorite words, as I remember)!

Adeline was a great influence in my life and an even better friend. We lived right across the road from each other in Leaf Rapids and our children played together. Adeline led me to the Lord and my life changed for the better. When they moved from Leaf Rapids we kept in touch and that continued right up to her passing. So many memories crowd in when I think of her. This move to heaven is one more experience in her life I will share someday. I look forward to a grand reunion.

We were lucky enough to have parallel church experiences with Adeline and Gilbert and knew them through the many phases of Brooklands Church, TMP and St. Ben's. We shared some of the same passion, longings and wounds. Adeline saw me in a way that was rare - she understood my experience as a mom supporting someone with disabilities better than most, and she also saw me as a leader. She was a consistent and gentle presence, and I've appreciated her encouragement and sense that she "saw" me. I am so sad that she is gone, and so grateful that she lived a good, fulfilling and generative life; one that is an inspiration and a comfort. My prayers go with your family as you mourn.

A simple memory, but so Adeline: We were young couples in Moose Jaw SK, Gilbert and Adeline having moved there to support the work of the new congregation at Regal Heights Community Church. One afternoon Adeline phoned to suggest, “Why don’t we get together for supper today: you contribute what you’re preparing and I’ll contribute mine.” The result, an impromptu midweek family visit, just because….

She knew how to take initiative in bringing sunshine to those she knew and loved. How she will be missed!

Adeline and Gilbert were our neighbors in Meadow Lake when I was growing up. They were wonderful neighbors and such lovely people. Condolences to their family and friends.

My last visit with Adeline was earlier this year at Andrew and Candace’s. She was sharing pictures of her family and Gilbert with me. Even while not feeling well and grieving the loss of Gilbert, she was full of life, joy and positivity.

She had a way of bringing humour and energy to any space she was in. She was truly a lovely and caring person.

I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for your whole family during this difficult time.