Memorials

GABOW--In loving memory of Debbie, June 11, 2005
Fondly loved and deeply mourned
Heart of my heart, I miss you so;
Often, my darling, my tears flow,
Dimming your picture before my eyes,
But never the one in my heart that lies.
The stars seem dim as I whisper low,
My darling daughter, I miss you so.
Lovingly remembered by Mom, Josephine.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 7, 2006

GABOW--In loving memory of sister and aunt Debbie, June 11, 2005
It's lonely here without you.
We miss you more each day.
For life is not the same to us
Since you were called away.
They say memories are golden
Well, maybe that is true.
But we never wanted memories
We only wanted you.
Lovingly remembered by Martha, Patty-Ann, Lorelei, Faye & Beth
Manitoulin Expositor, June 7, 2006

GABOW--In loving memory of Debbie Gabow
You still live on
In the hearts and minds,
Of the loving family
You left behind.
Love Mom
Manitoulin Expositor, June 6, 2007

GABOW--In loving memory of Debbie Gabow
Sweet memories will linger forever;
Time cannot change them, it�s true;
Years that may come cannot sever
My loving remembrance of you.
Martha, Faye and Lillian.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 6, 2007

GABOW--In memory of our Mom, Grandma, Chi-Mama, Josephine Gabow, who passed away December 31, 2008.
Sadly missed along life's way,
Quietly remembered every day,
No longer in our life to share,
But in our hearts,
She's always there.
With all our love, Martha, Faye, Leon, Lillian and James.
Manitoulin Expositor, December 22, 2009

GAMMIE--In loving memory of a dear son and brother David Gammie who passed away February 19, 1975.
Sadly missed along life's way
Quietly remembered every day
No longer in our life to share
But in our hearts you're always there
--Sadly missed by Mon, Dad, Clayton, Glen and Murray
Manitoulin Expositor, date unknown
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

GAMMIE-In loving memory of a dear son and brother David Gammie who passed away February 19, 1975
Just as you were,
You will always be,
Treasured forever,
In our memory.
Sadly missed by Mon, Dad, Clayton, Glen & Murray
Manitoulin Expositor, February 15, 1978
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

GAMMIE--In loving memory of the greatest Wife, Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Jessie, who passed away May 19, 1999.
Two years have past since that day
When you were so quietly taken away
This month comes back with a lot of regret
It brings back a day we will never forget
You were taken away without saying good-bye
But the memories of you will never die.
No one knows the grief we bear,
When the family meets and you're not there
All the tears we shed, we can wipe away
But the ache and pain in our hearts will always stay.
We miss you, Mom, in so many ways
We miss all the things you used to say
From morning to night of every day
You're never more than a thought away
You always kept things going
No matter how hard it was
And your love for life in general
On the farm, was what it was about
No family will ever have
What you gave to all of us
Your love, your help, your understanding
And all of your caring ways
It really makes it hard for us
When you're not here today.
No words on paper
Will ever say, the feeling we have inside
Because to us you were so special
And very deeply missed.
We love you.
--Leslie, Mary Ellen and Wayne, Evelyn and Lindsay, Linda and George, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 16, 2001

GAMMIE--In loving memory of a dear sister, Jessie, who passed away May 19, 1999.
Sweet memories will linger forever;
Time cannot change them, it's true;
Years that may come cannot sever,
My loving remembrance of you.
--Lovingly remembered by your sister Doris Duguid.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 16, 2001

JESSIE GAMMIE--May 19th, 1999
This month comes back with deep regret
It brings back a day we will never forget
You went away without saying goodbye
But our memories of you will never die
No one knows the grief we bear
When the family meets and your not there
The tears we shed will wipe away
But the ache in our hearts will always stay
It's lonely here without you
We miss you more each day
For life is not the same to us
Since you were called away
When times of love are broken
And our love ones have to part
It leaves a wound that never heals
In an ever breaking heart
Never more than a thought away
Quietly remember every day
No need for words except to say
We love you and miss you in every way.
--So sadly missed and loved by Leslie, Mary Ellen and Wayne, Evelyn and Lindsay, Linda and George, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Manitoulin Expositor, May 15, 2002

GAMMIE--In loving memory of a dear sister Jessie, who passed away May 19, 1999.
You walk with me down quiet paths,
and speak in the wind and rain.
For the magic power of memory
Gives you back to me again.
Tenderly I treasure the past
with memories that will always last
And when I cease to think of you
will be when God has called me too.
--Love your sister Doris.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 15, 2002

GAMMIE, Jessie--In loving memory of Jessie. The greatest wife, Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother any family could share, who passed away so suddenly May 19, 1999.
In a quiet little graveyard
Not very far away
Lies the most wonderful person
Who we lost five years ago today.
We remember her smile
And her heart of gold
She was the dearest lady
This world could ever hold.
We miss you in so many ways
We miss the things you used to say
There is not a day we don't think of you
We often speak your name.
We have many special memories
And all your love held in our hearts.
Life is very hard without you
It left a wound that never heals
And the ache and pain will always stay
And all the tears we shed, we can wipe away
But your memories they can not take
As you are so special to all of us
And very sadly and deeply missed.
We love you forever.
Leslie, Evelyn and Lindsay, Mary Ellen and Wane, Linda and George, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 19, 2004

GAMMIE, Jessie--In loving memory of Jessie Gammie who passed away on May 19, 1999.
In our hearts your memory lingers
Sweetly tender, fond and true
There is not a day, dear Mother
That we do not think of you.
What we would do to clasp your hand
Your happy face to see
To hear your voice and see your smile
That meant so much to us.
Your memory is our keepsake
From which we'll never part
God has you in his keeping
But we hold you forever in our hearts.
We love and miss you very much.
Leslie, Mary Ellen, Wayne, Evelyn, Lindsay Linda, George, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Manitoulin Expositor, May 19, 2004

GAMMIE, Jessie--In loving memory of a dear sister, Jessie who passed away five years ago May 19.
My heart still aches with sadness
and secret tears still flow,
For what it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.
When family ties are broken
And loved ones have to part
It leaves a wound that never heals,
And a broken heart.
Your end was very sudden
It made me weep and cry
But the saddest part of all
Is we never said goodbye
To those who have loved ones
Treat them with love and care.
For you will never know the heartache
Until they are not there.
--Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by sister Doris.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 2, 2004

GAMMIE--In loving memory of Jessie Gammie, May 19, 1999.
This month comes back with the deepest regret
It brings back a day that we will never forget.
Beyond our smile
There lies a tear
For the one we lost
And loved so dear.
Your memory is our keepsake
With which will never part
God has you in his keeping
But we have you in our heart.
So sadly missed by Leslie, Mary Ellen and Wayne, Evelyn and Lindsay, Linda and George, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 18, 2005

GAMMIE JESSIE - May 19,1999
In loving memory of our Dear Mother:
Down the path of many memories,
We gently tread today.
As seven years have passed us,
and life goes on it's way.
We always talk about you,
with our love and sad regret,
As we really dearly love you,
and never will we forget.
Dad is with you now Mom,
God took him to heaven too,
For us you were very special,
What more is there to say,
Except to wish with all our hearts,
That you were here today.
Love you and miss you in every way!
Evelyn, Lindsay, and Family,
Mary Ellen, Wayne, and Family,
Linda, George and Family.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 17, 2006

GAMMIE-In loving memory of the greatest Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, Jessie Gammie, who so suddenly passed away May 19, 1999.
Sweet memories will linger forever
Time cannot change them, it's true.
Years that may come cannot sever our loving remembrance of you.
In our hearts your memory lingers
Sweetly, tender and true
There is not a day, dear mom
That we do not think of you.
Please God, forgive a silent tear
A fervent wish our mom was still here.
There are others, yes we know
But she was ours, and we loved her so.
Dear God
Take a message to our mom in Heaven above
Tell her how much we miss her,
And give her all our love.
Sadly missed every day. Love you forever, Evelyn, Lindsay and Family, Mary Ellen, Wayne and Family, Linda, George and Family.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 16, 2007

GAMMIE--In loving memory of our dear, sweet mother and grandma Jessie Gammie, May 19, 1999.
No one heard footsteps of angels drawing near,
That took you from earth to heaven
The one we loved so dear.
We didn't get to say goodbye, perhaps it's just as well
For we could never say goodbye
To the one we loved so well.
To hear your voice, to see you smile, to sit and talk with you a while,
To be together in the same old way, is our fondest wish today.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone
For part of us went with you when God called you home.
Please, dear God, take her a message in heaven up above
Tell her how much we miss her and give her all our love.
Sadly missed and always loved, Evelyn and Lindsay Roszel, Amie, Terry and Chris.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 21, 2008

GAMMIE--In loving memory of the greatest Mom and Grandma, Jessie Gammie, who so suddenly was taken from us on May 19, 1999.
Please God forgive all our silent tears
A fervent wish my Mom was here
There are others, yes we know
But she was ours, and we loved her so.
Please God take a message
To my Mom in heaven above
Also a large bouquet of flowers
And place them in her hands
Tell her how much we miss her
And give her a great big hug.
Your presence we miss
Your memory we treasure
Loving you always
Forgetting you never.
Love and miss you, Evelyn, Lindsay Roszel, Chris, Amie and Terry.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 20, 2009

GAMMIE--In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law, Lawrence, who passed away April 29, 1993.
A heart of gold stopped beating,
hardworking hands went to rest,
God took you home to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
Heartaches in this world are many,
but losing you was worse than any.
It will be lonely here without you,
we miss you more each day
for life will not be the same for us
since you have been called away.
We will always remember the way you looked,
the way you walked and smiled,
all the things you did for us, will be with us all the while.
You always did your best,
your heart was true and tender.
you lived your life for those you loved,
and those you loved will remember.
--Sadly missed and forever loved by Betty, Murray, Connie, Kristen and Tyler.
Manitoulin Expositor, date unknown
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

GAMMIE-In loving memory of Leslie Gammie who was called away April 20, 2006.
God saw you getting tired
When a cure was not to be
So He closed His arms around you
And whispered "come with me."
We watched you suffer
Heard you sigh
And all we could do
Was just stand by.
We hold so many memories
Our card games were so great
And all the farm help that you gave
Will be shared with us all
In so many, many ways.
Country music, family and farming
Was your life's pride and joy
And all of these memories
Will be held in our heart in glory.
But when you're not with us, Dad
Things are not the same.
We spend each day suffering
A whole lot of pain.
Never more than a thought away
Remembering you every day.
No need for words except to say
We love you and miss you every way.
Evelyn and Lindsay Roszel and family, Mary Ellen and Wayne Myers and family, Linda and George Ballantyne and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 18, 2007

GAMMIE--In loving memory of our great dad and grandpa Leslie Gammie who passed away from our lives 2 years ago April 20, 2006.
We miss you in so many way
We miss all the things you used to say
And when old times we recall
It's then we miss you most of all.
Farming was your pride and joy
And on your International tractor
Out you would come
With a smile on your face
And so ready to go
To haul hay to the barns with a glow.
Then we would sit and chat
And always play cards
All part of our day
After we had worked hard.
We often think of days gone by
When we were all together
And when times of love are broken
And love ones have to part
It leaves a wound that never heals
In an ever aching heart.
Love you and miss you every day.
Evelyn, Lindsay Roszel, Amie, Terry and Chris
Manitoulin Expositor, April 16, 2008

GAMMIE--In loving memory of Dad, Leslie Gammie, who passed away April 20, 2006.
In our hearts your memory lingers
Sweetly, tender, fond and true
There is not a day, Dad
That we do not think of you.
Beautiful memories are woven in gold
Deep in our hearts your memory is kept
To love and treasure and we will never forget.
Never more than a thought away
No need for words except to say
We love you and miss you every day.
Evelyn, Lindsay, Chris Amie and Terry.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 22, 2009

GAMMIE--Leslie (April 20, 2006) and Jessie (May 19, 1999)
Beautiful memories
Are wonderful things
They last till the longest day
They never wear out
They never get lost
And can never be given away
To some you may be forgotten
To others a part of the past
But to us who loved and lost you
Your memory will always last.
Love Linda, George, David and Jenny.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 12, 2010

GARBUTT--In loving memory of Emma Garbutt, dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away April 13, 2005.
Within our hearts we always keep
A special place for you
And try to do our best to live
As you would want us to.
Loved and always remembered by Judy, Gretta and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 12, 2006

GARBUTT--In loving memory of a dear mother and grandma, Emma, who passed away one year ago, April 13, 2005.
If roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for us
Place them in our mother's arms
And tell her they're from us.
Tell her we love and miss her
And when she turns to smile
Place a kiss upon her cheek
Because remembering her is easy
We do it every day
But there's an ache within our hearts
That will never go away.
Love you, Mum. Val, Dan and grandson Cory. PS - See you in my dreams!
Manitoulin Expositor, April 12, 2006

GARBUTT--In loving memory of a dear mother and grandma, Emma, who passed away April 13, 2005.
If I could make a wish today
And keep it for a while,
I'd want to hold our hand once more,
I'd want to make you smile.
If I could turn back time again
I'd give you back your life,
I'd make each day a happy one
I'd make it free of strife.
I'd fill the air with scents of clover
And put blossoms on the trees,
I'd bathe your face with sunshine
And caress you with a breeze.
I'd say things I should have said
Each and every day,
I'd listen more intensively
To what you had to say.
If I could put in words
The thoughts I have inside,
I'd fill each page with laughter,
A tear or two, and pride.
If I could capture your beauty,
A picture wouldn't do.
I'd gather all the rainbows
And let the sun shine through.
I'd make the violins play softly
The angels sing so sweet.
I'd add some fragrant roses
To make it all complete.
If I could do these things for you,
To show how much I care,
I wouldn't have to do anything...Because you'd already be there.
Love and miss you so much, Val, Danny & Cory.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 11, 2007

GARBUTT--In loving memory of Emma Garbutt, dear Mother and Grandmother, who passed away April 13, 2005.
There will always be a heartache
And often a silent tear,
But always the precious memories
Of days when you were here.
We hold you close to our hearts
And there you will remain,
To walk with us through our lives
Until we meet again.
Lovingly remembered by Gretta and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 11, 2007

GARBUTT--In loving memory of Emma Garbutt, a dear mother and grandmother, who passed away April 13, 2005.
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near
Still loved, still missed and always dear
. Lovingly remembered by Gretta and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 9, 2008

GARBUTT--In loving memory of a dear Mother and Grandma, Emma, who left us April 13, 2005.
As angels keep their watch up there
Please God, just let her know
That we down here, do not forget
We love and miss her so.
Love always and forever, Val, Danny and Cory.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 22, 2009

GARBUTT--In loving memory of a dear dad, Marshall, who passed away August 21, 1994.
If tear drops could build a stairway,
And memory a lane,
We'd walk the long road to reach,
And bring him home again.
--We love and miss you Dad, Val and Dan.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 22, 2001

GARBUTT--In loving memory of a dear husband, father and Poppa Marshall, who left us suddenly August 21, 1994.
Time slips by, but memories stay
Quietly remembered every day
Silent thoughts of times together
Hold memories that will last forever.
--Sadly missed by Emma and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 22, 2001

GARBUTT--In loving memory of a dear husband, Marshall, May 12, 1920-August 21, 1994.
Those we love don't go away,
They're always with us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
--Sadly missed and always remembered by wife Emma, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 21, 2002

GARBUTT--In loving memory of a dear father and grandpa, Marshall, who passed away August 21, 1994.
Remembrance is a golden chain
Death tries to break, but all in vain,
To have, to love, and then to part
Is the greatest sorrow of one's heart.
Time may wipe out many things
But this they'll wipe out never,
The memory of those happy days
When we were all together.
--Miss and love you Dad. Val, Dan and Cory.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 21, 2002

GARBUTT, Marshall--In loving memory of a dear father and grandpa, Marshall, who passed away ten years ago, August 21, 1994.
When somebody dies, a cloud turns into an angel and flies up to tell God to put another flower on a pillow.
A bird gives the message back to the world and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry.
People disappear, but they never really go away.
The spirits up there put the sun to bed, wake up the grass, and spin the earth in dizzy circles.
Sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the daytime when they're supposed to be sleeping.
They paint the rainbows and also the sunsets and make the waves splash and tug at the tides.
They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes.
And when they sing windsongs, they whisper to us, "Don't miss me too much. The view is nice, and I'm doing just fine."
-Ashley Rice
Love you and miss you always, Val, Dan and Cory.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 18, 2004

GARBUTT, Marshall--In loving memory of a dear husband, father, granddad and great granddad who passed away suddenly 10 long years ago. August 21, 1994 at age 74.
May the winds of love blow softly
And whisper so you can hear
We will always love and miss you
And wish that you were here.
For all that life has given us
And all that's left to do
We'll know no greater treasure
Than the days we had with you.
Forever in our hearts, Emma Garbutt and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 18, 2004

GARBUTT--In loving memory of a dear father, Marshall, who passed away 11 years ago, August 21, 1994 and a dear mother, Emma, who passed away April 13, 2005.
A silent thought, a secret tear
Keeps your memory ever dear
Forever missed, forever treasured.
Time takes away the edge of grief
But memory turns back every leaf
Nevermore than a thought away
Quietly remembered every day
No longer in our lives to share
But in our hearts you're always there.
We love you both, Val, Dan and Cory.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 17, 2005

GARBUTT--In loving memory of Marshall Garbutt, dear father and grandfather who passed away August 21, 1994.
It's lonely here without you
We miss you more each day.
For life is not the same to us,
Since you were called away.
We love you Dad and Grandpa. Gretta and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 16, 2006

GARBUTT--In loving memory of a dear father, father-in-law and grandpa, Marshall, who passed away August 21, 1994.
You are always in our minds
No matter what we do.
All the time within our hearts
There are thoughts of you.
Cherished memories of you and loving you always. Val, Dan and Cory.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 16, 2006

GARBUTT--In loving memory of a dear Dad and Grandpa Marshall, who passed away August 21, 1994.
Down the path of memory
We gently walk today
For our thoughts are always with you
As life goes on its way.
We know you walk beside us
And when our life is through
We pray that God will take our hand
And lead us straight to you.
Love and miss you, Val, Dan & Cory.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 22, 2007

GARBUTT-In loving memory of Dad and Mum, Grandpa and Grandma, Marshall and Emma, who passed away August 21, 1994 and April 13, 2005.
There is not a day goes by
That we don�t think of you and miss you.
Love your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. xxxooo
Manitoulin Expositor, August 25, 2010

GENEREUX - In loving memory of my grandma Marie Genereux who passed away December 2, 2010
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose yuo, you did not go alone
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Love, Lisa Marie Genereux.
Manitoulin Expositor, December 15, 2010

GENEREUX-In loving memory of our dear son and brother Todd Genereux who passed away on November 6, 1978.
Angels �round the Heavenly throne
Saw a playmate of their own
Gently they opened the gates above,
And took you home to share their love.
To gain sweet Heaven and its joys,
You left behind your little toys
With all the glitter and the parts
And we, we�re left with our broken hearts
That nothing on this earth can mend,
Until our early life shall end
--Always remembered by mom and dad, Allan, Donna, Jennifer and Heidi
Memoriam, Manitoulin Expositor, November 7, 1979
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

GENEREUX--In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Todd Joseph who passed away on November 6, 1978.
Gone from the earth so swiftly
Just like a flower in bloom
So young, so sweet, so loving
Yet called away so soon
He was a flower too great for earth
Sent here but for a while
God for moment gave him birth
And took him with a smile
Sadly missed and never forgotten
By Dad and mom and Donna, Jennifer, Heidi, Allan and Aaron
Manitoulin Expositor, November 5, 1980

GENO--In loving memory of Howard. Just one year ago you left us, Dad and Grandpa, December 3, 2004.
Within our hearts we always keep
A special place for you
And we try to do our best to live
As you would want us to.
As we loved you, so we miss you
In our memory you are near.
Loved and remembered, longed for
With the passing of the year.
I know you are with Mom and Grandma
And twin brother Uncle Keith.
Lovingly remembered by your daughter, Leila, and grandchildren Cory Wallace and family, Darlene and family, Beverly and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 30, 2005

GENO--In loving memory of a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who passed away four years ago on October 16, 1997.
Another year has gone by for you and Keith,
But both of you have always been in our thoughts and hearts forever,
Until we meet again.
--Missed by husband Howard, daughter Leila, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Manitoulin Expositor, October 24, 2001

GENO--In loving memory of a dear son, brother and uncle, Keith, who passed away February 27, 2000.
His smiling way and pleasant face
Are a pleasure to recall;
He had a kindly word for each
And died beloved by all.
Some day we hope to meet him,
Some day, we know not when.
To clasp his hand in the better land,
Never to part again.
--Sadly missed and always remembered by Dad, sister and nieces and uncles, Little Current and Gore Bay.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 27, 2002

GENO--In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle, Keith, who passed away February 27, 2000.
You left us so suddenly
We didn't get to say good bye
The heartache that we all felt
Was buried deep inside
The things we feel so dearly
Are the hardest thing to say
But we your family love you
In a very special way
It hurts as much today
As it did 5 years ago
You have mom and dad with you now too.
Sadly missed by your sister Leila, Corly, Wallace, Darlene, Beverley and their families.
Manitoulin Expositor, March 2, 2005

GEORGE--In loving of a beloved mother and grandmother who passed away February 17, 1992.
I often lie awake at night,
When the world is fast asleep.
I take a walk down memory lane
With tears upon my cheeks.
The years we had with you
Are worth their weight in gold.
The joy and laughter you gave us
Are mine to have and hold.
Remembering you is easy,
I do it every day.
Missing you is a heartache,
That never goes away.
I hold you close within my heart
And there you will remain,
To walk with me, throughout my life,
Until we meet again.
--Sadly missed by your daughter Angel, Mike Cassandra and Dakota-Rose.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 13, 2002

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