Shirley was a good friend of my mom, Mary Goss. The two of them had lots of laughs together, always.... and would love to have a beer together and share stories. I invited Shirley and my mom to our cabin one year and it was a weekend full of good stories and good food. I am sorry for the loss of all those left behind. She was a Godsend to my mom and their friendship was special. 

To my nephew Clint, Don and Stan and families - what can I say - sorry for your loss , my deepest sympathy? Nothing will ease the pain we all feel at this moment. We have to direct our thoughts to all the wonderful years that we had with this beautiful loving mother and sister. Although Shirl was not born my sister she is more of a sister to me than those with my blood. For 60 years we have had the best relationship that any two people could have. I do not know how I could have gotten through losing Marcel without Shirl by my side and I know that she leaned on me so much as Stan was still young and Don was away. When this happened we formed a bond that could never be broken and was so true when we lost Mom and when Wayne passed. We have our differences in opinions at times but I can never remember a harsh word between the two of us. Shirl was my rock and always there for me when I needed her most and there was nothing that we could not discuss and talk to each other about. She was one in a million. I can tell you that there has never been one day in my life that I have not thought about Marcel, Shirley and the Huppe family, that i how much I love them and miss them. Meeting Marcel and then his family was the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life and I am extremely grateful for having the honor of being considered a member by some of this family and included in all the family gatherings You will never know how much this meant to me and to have a person like Shirl consider me her brother. I hope that each and every one of you have someone like Shirl in their life that they can talk to, be totally honest with and be able to talk about anything no matter what it is. That's what we had and I will miss her so much as I know each and every one of you will It may sound very strange to you all but the only way I can get through this loss is the thought that Shirley and Marcel will be together watching over us until we can join them. Those two had such a relationship that was more like best friends  and loved just flowed every time that they were together and I just keep thinking what they are doing now? All of you are in my thoughts and hope you get through this together. Love you, Uncle Larry

I have so many memories of Mrs. Mac. They all bring a smile to my face. I spent a ton of time at their place when Melody and I were growing up.  There were many late nights playing cards and laughing lots. There were many summers where we went out to the cabin in the summer and had such a great time.  She was caring, and friendly and loving.  She was there whenever we needed her to be. Whether it was to give advice or just to be a friend she could be counted on. I will never forget my time with her.  I loved her. Melody, I’m so sorry for your loss. She was an extremely wonderful mother and person.  She will be missed. 

I have many happy memories of “Mrs. Mac” growing up. I spent many hours in her home as a teenager. She was incredibly generous, warm and welcoming and she treated me like one of her kids, always making me feel I had a place to go.  Her tinkling laugh, huge smile and sense of humour filled up the room and brought me many moments of happiness.  My sincerest sympathy to Melody, Dan, the boys and Clint and his family.  Michelle Diawol