Tuesday, October 23, 2012
George, Jack, Henrietta, Femmie and Case,
On behalf of my dad (Bill) and the rest of our family, please accept our condolences on Freda's passing. We all got to know her and cherished her like family thru my Oom Henk Buffinga, and her passing leaves a void for us now too. I am thankful that I was able to see her 10 days ago and spend time with her then. She was always very helpful and caring for my dad after my own mom's passing. When my dad turned 80, we invited her and Fem along for our family celebration because we felt they too were part of our family. That was our reflection of the kind of special lady she was. Shelley and I will be sure to remember her for many years to come.
Regretably, my dad (now 87) is not as mobile as he once was, and was not able to pay his respects in person. I know that he too will feel a sense of loss now without her to connect with.
Our thoughts will be with you all in the days and weeks to come.
Sincerely,
Ron Vanderlinde
Richmond Hill, ON
Bill Vanderlinde
Goderich, ON
