Please see the Pinaccle Club Parking Map below for directions pertaining to Alison's Celebration of Life.

Our deepest sympathies to Jeff,Anna, and family. I met Alison in our University days when Massey and Kelvin friends united. Later our paths crossed occasionally on walks in the neighbourhood. I always wished we had visited more. What a gifted and talented woman. The warmest kindest smile and sparkling eyes always made you feel welcome. RIP Alison

Trish and Gary Bergal

Mrs. Bodner was an extraordinary librarian and teacher who left a lasting impact on everyone she met. I had the privilege of knowing her for four years before her retirement, and it was an honor to be one of her students. Learning of her passing is truly heartbreaking, but her contributions to the Bairdmore community will never be forgotten. She touched so many lives, including mine, and her legacy will continue to inspire us all. My thoughts and condolences go out to her family. May they find comfort in knowing how deeply she was loved and appreciated.

Sincerely,

Nima

Dear Anna and Jeff,

My heart is breaking for you and Gregg as you grieve the loss of beloved Alison.

I am grateful I had some good conversations with her since Betsy died.

please know I care and hope when there is a celebration of her life you will let me know.

• Linda Hyslop. Kenora

Alison was the warmest, kindest and most beloved Librarian/teacher at Bairdmore during the years our children attended that school. Alison allowed our kids to borrow extra books every school cycle and made great suggestions for them. She sourced the missing books from other Libraries when our daughter was reading "The 39 Clues" series. Alison ran alongside our youngest daughter in Kindergarten and Grade one so that she could run with the older kids in Marathon Club. Alison always had a very bright smile on her face. We are devastated by the news of her passing but she will live on in our hearts through all the great memories we have of her. Fly high with the angels, Alison. Sending lots of love and warm hugs to her family and friends.

It was my great priviledge to work with Alison at Bairdmore's Library. Her kind, caring nature and infectious smile were a daily delight. I shall remember her fondly whenever I look at dots, see gingerbread men, or see paper leaf bags (The Paperbag Princess)! All the students enjoyed coming to the Library as her enthusiasm was contagious. What a beautiful video of her life. She accomplished so much in such a short life. She will be greatly missed. Sending hearfelt sympathy to Anna, Jeff and the Bodner Family

Dear Jeff, Anna and family,

We are sending love and strength during this most difficult time. Our deepest condolences. I will always remember our years together at Pacfic Junction, collaborating as we both moved to different schools, birthday and Halloween parties and all the beautiful moments we shared. Alison touched all our hearts with her kindness and unconditional acceptance and love.

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. " Winnie the Pooh

Jeff and Anna, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Alison. I was fortunate to have Anna in my class during my early years of teaching. Alison was an incredibly kind and supportive parent, always willing to help me assist her daughter and the other students. Over time, I came to view her as a colleague, deserving of the same professional respect she extended to me. I am a better educator for having known her and learned from her. Alison was a mentor to many, a tireless advocate for libraries and teacher-librarians, and a truly wonderful person. Her capacity for supporting teachers and students was matched only by her loving heart.

I knew Alison for many years, as a fellow teacher-librarian and lovely friend. She was a wonderful colleague, an exceptional teacher-librarian, and such a kind, thoughtful and caring person. She was so special, and had impact on so many. What an enormous and sad loss! I am sending my condolences to Jeff, Anna and her family at this very difficult time.

I will miss seeing Alison in random places and having the most wonderful conversations about family, school friends and children. We went to school together and I always liked Alison's way of unconditional and sincere care for others. She was a very special and good person. My sincere sympathy.💐

In loving memory of Alison... Friend, educator, innovator, inspiration. It was a privilege to work with Alison at Bairdmore School. Passionate about "the library" she made an impact on so many. Thank-you Mrs. Bodner. I extend heartfelt condolences to Jeff, Anna, and the family. Alison will be missed. Sincerely, Brucie Kusmack, teacher

Sending my deepest condolences to Jeff, Anna and family. Alison was such a kind, thoughtful person and dear, supportive friend. We shared a leadership role and collaborated on many projects at Bairdmore School. I really loved working with Alison and appreciated her enthusiasm, knowledge and experience. We also shared a love of sports, especially hockey. We spoke frequently about the Jets, and even attended a few games together. We were both so excited when Andrew Ladd and Mark Scheifele came to read to my students for I Love to Read month. I will fondly remember these and many other memories of Alison. She will be dearly missed.

I was so sadden to hear the news of Alison's untimely passing. Please except my heartfelt condolences. I had the priviledge to partner with Alison as a guest reader at Bairdmore and have the fondest memories of her dressed up as the Paper Bag Princess! Her joy and passion for fostering the love of reading in her students was evident to anyone who had the opportunity to see her in action! She oozed with enthusiasm and it was contagious! Observing her as an educator was to see where her heart was professionally. She made an everlasting impact with her students as well as with those around her in her advocacy for the importance of literacy and the role of a librarian in our schools! She will be missed.

Sincerest sympathy,

Cindy

We have so many great memories of Alison. Including Mother's Day brunches and several family get togethers. Our boys loved having "Auntie Alison" as their teacher librarian at Bairdmore. She was such a kind and caring person and always made them feel special. Our deepest condolences as you navigate this unimaginable loss.

Sending my deepest condolences to Jeff, Anna and family. I have wonderful memories of Alison as a friend and colleague at Bairdmore School. She shared her enthusiasm in everything she did be it book fairs, Christmas concerts, Halloween celebrations, singing in our staff choir or Voyageur Activity Afternoons, to name a few. Alison was always there to volunteer. That was her nature. She gave generously of her time, making everyone feel special with her kind words and actions. Alison greeted library-goers with a smile, welcoming and inspiring them to read. As technology entered our school system, she willingly shared her knowledge with students and staff. Her helpfulness and positive outlook were appreciated by all. Alison's memory will always be cherished.

Dear Jeff, Anna, and family,

• My family and I send you our heartfelt condolences on Alison's recent passing. Like the beautiful song in Alison's tribute above, "many battles are lost" and unfortunately such was the case for Alison's brave battle with cancer, 😢. Despite this loss, I and many others will always fondly remember working with Alison at Bairdmore School. She was a fabulously supportive colleague and had a deep understanding of the needs of others. I would frequently approach Alison to get her ideas about improving professional development activities for staff and she would always come up with something innovating and interesting. Alison's high level of intelligence, curiosity, and commitment to serving the needs of others in her role as teacher-librarian was incredible and she will have impacted the lives off many students and staff. Her various awards/accolades were much deserved. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time of loss.

What a beautiful tribute to such such a kind and clever woman. I worked with Alison at Pacific Junction School. She was such a smiling, shining light for all around her. May the happy moments be rememebered by all her family and friends. Grief is the price of love.

Alison was truly a beautiful soul who touched many lives. I will always remember her warm smile, enthusiasm for life and teaching and her sense of humour. It was a pleasure to teach along side her.

My heart is heavy and my thoughts and prayers are with her family! May the fond memories and loved ones bring you comfort during this time.