Today we celebrated the life of Bill's big brother Len who died last week at home in St Catharines at the age of 69.
There was standing room only as Len's family and friends crowded the small Church of Christ in Fenwick, Ontario. It was one of the most moving and comforting memorials we have ever attended. Bill and I will miss our dear Lenski!
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KIMBER, Leonard John - Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2012 surrounded by his family at the St Catharines General Hospital in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Merla for 47 years. Dear father of Kelly (Bruce) Greenlaw, Craig (Tivie) Kimber and Ryan (Danaka) Kimber. Dear and loving grandfather to Sam, Ryan and Lily. Sadly missed by his mother Reta Kimber, his mother-in-law Zeta Ostrosser, his brother Bill and sister Kathy and their families. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the Church of Christ (765 Welland Road, Fenwick) on Wednesday, January 11th from 10:00 - 11:00am. Memorial service to follow at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Fenwick Church of Christ would be appreciated by the family. (from The Standard, St Catharines)
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KIMBER, Leonard John - Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2012 surrounded by his family at the St Catharines General Hospital in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Merla for 47 years. Dear father of Kelly (Bruce) Greenlaw, Craig (Tivie) Kimber and Ryan (Danaka) Kimber. Dear and loving grandfather to Sam, Ryan and Lily. Sadly missed by his mother Reta Kimber, his mother-in-law Zeta Ostrosser, his brother Bill and sister Kathy and their families. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the Church of Christ (765 Welland Road, Fenwick) on Wednesday, January 11th from 10:00 - 11:00am. Memorial service to follow at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Fenwick Church of Christ would be appreciated by the family. (from The Standard, St Catharines)
YES ... Len will be missed ... Cousin Dave
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Dave, but your eulogy at his memorial was very touching and comforting, as was that of his son, Craig. Thank you both!
ReplyDeleteBill
Sending you love and peace and happy memories. Gone but not forgotten, he will live on in your heart.
ReplyDeleteLove you both,
Lisa
Thank you, Lisa. Just like your Mom, Len does indeed live on in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteBill
Words can not express the sadness of losing a loved one. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMariana (a big fan of you blog)
Thank you so much, Mariana. We are moved by your sympathy! Bill and John
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