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Mom Aug 4th, 2023

last visit to the West Coast.

lots of love to your beautiful and free spirit!

grace and blessings from yours

Remember Me

"To the living, I am gone, 
To the sorrowful, I will never return, 
To the angry, I was cheated, 
But to the happy, I am at peace, 
And to the faithful, I have never left.

I cannot speak, but I can listen. 
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard. 
So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea, 
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity, 
Remember me. Remember me in your heart: 
Your thoughts, and your memories, 
Of the times we loved, 
The times we cried, 
The times we fought, 
The times we laughed. 
For if you always think of me, I will never have gone."

- Margaret Mead

https://youtu.be/TXuKTHkJEZM?si=vrfXSOuOWUQf8Bmz

hope this works for whoever would like to listen...for mom with love

you and us...coming up to the New Year 2025. We enter together; you in our hearts and the wisdom to live our moments. Thanks for the 10,000 sparkles to take us through. Wish you were here!

you and us...coming up to the New Year 2025. We enter together; you in our hearts and the wisdom to live our moments. Thanks for the 10,000 sparkles to take us through. Wish you were here!

thinking of you on Christmas 1000 x x's

love always

In Loving Memory

At the Sterling House, my sister Elizabeth stood before Mom's obituary, a tribute to a life so beautifully lived. As she admired the words that captured Mom's essence, it was a moment of quiet reverence for the incredible woman who touched so many lives. Mom was a beacon of kindness, strength, and love, and her legacy continues to inspire us. The display was more than words; it was a celebration of her spirit, reminding everyone of the wonderful person she was and always will be in our hearts.

We were walking the shoreline between the Spit and Ford Cove. The tide was coming in pretty quick. I tied the dog leash to a tree trunk higher up on the enbankment. Karibu ran up and down the hillside excited for us to get moving.

Mom started climbing....me pushing her butt until she could grab the leash to start pulling herself up. We were laughing so hard that I had to bare mom’s weight because she couldn’t move for the laughter. With lot’s of tooting and a happy dog weaving between us, we crawled onto Ford Cove Trail our legs outstretched panting and laughing to tears.  Remembering our little cliff hanger always brought us back to laughter and the good times on Hornby Island.

In this photo mom is standing by a huge log at Whaling Station.

Walking, hiking and playing rummy.......one year we were at the 10,000 mark as the games never closed for the visit's duration. Until the next story...

in the garden, under the patio....

Is Mom walking away or walking to ... her journey continues.

Mom was hoping to celebrate her 95th Birthday today.

So ... HAPPY 95th Birthday MOM wherever you are.

Everyone have a bowl of your favourite icecream to celebate MOM.

for Dec. 8th mom's 95th birthday. Remembering stories of mom are like diamonds on the ocean with just a flicker of a moment disappearing to another flicker.... just can’t grasp at it at this time. I know she was remarkable because of all she had suffered and experienced through her life and the face she chose to put forward with being there/here enjoying the moment. That’s good for now. Let the sparkles be your candles, mom and the ocean the drink. Salut! Happy Birthday Sheila!

Kathy and mom watching the sunset...last visit to the west Coast Aug. '23

i asked my mother if she could give a sign after her passing what would it be. She said a cloud. At first i thought what cloud...how would one know. Then it occurred to me that the silver lining of every cloud would be the reminder of my mother. This photo was taken one year ago on Nov. 17.

under the willow, Sheila and son, Michael

love sheila's iconic wave with daughter kathy and son Michael

Our heartfelt condolences to you Eliabeth and your whole family. Thank you for sharing this space with us . Your mother was a remarkable woman.

All our love to you and your family.

Good Times on Hornby

We were so sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. We had the priviledge of meeting her several times, through Elizabeth, during our trips to Hornby Island. Our thoughts go out to Elizabeth, Kathy and Michael.

for mom

What a legend of a woman, I hope to have her sense of humour for as long as she did, and live a full life like she did. She will be missed ❤️

love

Kathy , Nicole and family , I am so very sorry for your loss.

I have always been so thankful for your mother Sheila completing the knitted blanket my mother started but was unable to complete because of her untimely death. Every time I pick up the blanket I not only think of my mom but yours as well . I will always cherish that blanket ❤️I remember your mom's beautiful smile 😊 I don't think that I ever saw her not smiling ! Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Aunt Sheila was the best! Her quit wit and sence if humor was unreal!! her zest for life was endless and she absolutely remained active mentally and physically! She will always be my mentor for living life! When I asked her her what a secret to a long life was her response was " take care of yourself in your younger life" so much I want to say but that woman's smile said it all! live and miss her more than u can ever express!

Auntie Sheila was a kind and generous soul. We gathered every Christmas Eve until I moved west. She would bounce me on her knee. I remember her smiling, telling fun stories and her warmth ... just like the memorial photos selected. I give thanks for the life of Sheila Macdonald. She had many years in her life, but so much life in her years. Love to all with thoughts and prayers to Elizabeth, Michael, Kathy and your families.

Auntie Sheila was always so warm and loving, I will always remember her fondly. I adore the photos! Sending so much love to the whole family.

What a privilege it was to get to know Sheila here at Sterling House. Even if she was a Yankee fan we still loved her. We will miss her sweet smile. We extend our sincere condolences to each one of her family.

Dear Kathy and family every time we saw your mom she had the biggest most beautiful smile . She was also very kind . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all . Keep her memories close to your heart love Toni and Dale ♥️

What a beautiful tribute to Aunty Sheila. We were so blessed to have her!