Monday, July 22, 2019
Uncle Ray , was more than an Uncle . He was the rock of his extended family. He was more like a Dad and a menton and we could talk to him about anything .All of his nieces/ nephews came from broken marriages.
I loved how Uncle Ray showed up unexpectedly. Once he came to visit and he found me at the YCMA in Fredericton.......He remembered I took Jacob for swim lessons there. He also showed up at a time without knowledge when my brother was killed and mom was in a nursing home with Alzheimer's . He held me up . I would have never been able look after my brother's funerals and burial. Yet another time my brother met up with Uncle Ray on a very secluded and rural, back road . He stopped my brother to ask for direction to our place !!!
He and Aunt Mary taught me to play cards . I use to cry everytime Uncle Ray left New Brunswick to to go home after a visit. He would dry my tears and say, " I am your favourite Uncle , but your only uncle too " and oooh how he would laugh.Loved having his nieces and nephew's around. I spoke to him before he went into the special care home. I am so happy I got to tell how much I loved him. I wish i could have got back to Grimby's before Alzheimer's robbed me of this man extraordinaire ........
I will say Rest now Uncle Ray. You are and forever remain my Favorite uncle . I am just sorry I can't be with you for your celebration of life. I can't walk and am unable to fly alone and this is just about breaking my broken heart in two . I will love you forever. Your memories will keep us going . We will carry you along <3
Much love to Alice, Al, Kathleen, and Rose and the extended families. You are in my thoughts and prayers and my heart hurts along with yours. Alice I love you and i hold you, your pain in my heart. I have cried and cried .....
Enjoy heaven with all your sibling Thank you for taking care of all us orphans as each of our parents went before you. You served us well, you served life well . I will look for the brightest star Thursday night and know that you got your halo. Kiss and hug Mamma and Billy for me .....
Love you Forever Favourite Uncle of Mine ......"I can see your halo"
Charley