MAELEN KATHRYN GRADY SQUAIR

Condolences & Memories (33 entries)

• Bye baby girl. RIP. - Posted by: Dale (acquaintance) on: Dec 01, 2024

• I saw Maelen's beautiful picture as I searched to find information for a dear friend and couldn't help but read her story... My heart goes out to you and your family... I am sad with you.... and almost miss her with you... I love your little story... Hugs... Rose - Posted by: Rose G (connection) on: Jul 28, 2021

• Lisa and Marty, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I remember well how she indeed was your beautiful miracle child. Your words are so elaquent to describe her, she is so very, very loved. I am sending you love, love and more love ....Helen. - Posted by: Helen Keyes (friend) on: Dec 23, 2019

• Dear Lisa and Marty, we are so heart-broken to hear of the passing of you your precious Maelen. Sending you our love. - Posted by: Melissa Steele and George Toles (family friend) on: Nov 19, 2019

• Draw a curtain over the sun and turn off the moon, Lisa and Marty we are so profoundly sorry for your loss and the impact on your lives. Find the strength to come through the darkness, there is still a bright light waiting for you. Maelin...unique, bright spirited, rambunctious, and intelligent, what a joy...traits so recognizable to everyone...and she must have known it. Remembering... hide and seek, stuck under the bed determined not to be found, attempting to hide in the dryer...(we stopped that), and the water, she loved the water. Our time in Loni Beach will be forever diminished. Our deepest condolences to Lisa, Marty, extended family and those unknown that are grieving. - Posted by: Olson's...Geir, Jacqueline, Svava, Freyja (Old Loni Beach friends) on: Oct 25, 2019

• How utterly heart wrenching is the loss of dear Maelen! She exquisitely exhibited congeniality with all ages, Creativity through many mediums, And great competence in her pursuits. Somehow her beautiful, loving, and friendly spirit Does not die. love never ends. Thank you for suggesting that we love and hug one another more. We all need in every situation to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly. Maelen helps us to be kind to others Forgiving one another as we believe we are forgiven. To all Maelen’s family and friends We send our heart filled sympathy and love. Edith and Gordon - Posted by: Gordon and Edith Swan (Class mates and friends with Mealen's grandparents) on: Oct 21, 2019

• Martin and Lisa, Words seem so inadequate to express our heartfelt sorrow for your loss. Reading the poignant description of her too-short life, Maelen was very clearly a beautiful soul. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts. We hope you find comfort remembering the joy that Maelen brought to you and many others. Our deepest sympathies, Alina and John - Posted by: Alina and John Kelly (Friend) on: Oct 13, 2019

• Our deepest condolences for the passing of Maelen. We can only imagine the pain you are experiencing after losing your beautiful daughter. We hope you find strength in loved ones and family to help you get through this difficult time. You and Lisa are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Teresa & Bob Kerr (Friends) on: Oct 12, 2019

• Dear Lisa and Marty My sincere condolences to you both at this very sad time. I met Maelen briefly on one of my visits to Manitoba and kept a journal of that time; the entry for 4 August 2002 reads “At Lisa and Marty’s cabin at Gimli- it’s the Islendingadagurin - fireworks- supper with the Squairs - Lisa with a baby! She’s nearly two and bright as a button...proud parents.” It’s clear from everything people have written that Maelen went on to brighten the lives of all who knew her, but yours especially of course. Your own brave, positive and eloquent words of tribute speak volumes about your own qualities. I know these family characteristics will help to support you both at this difficult time. I don’t know whether or not these words, which ended up in this same journal, can offer some comfort or not, but I offer them to you both anyway: I will be your child to hold And you be me when I am old. So all best wishes, my heart goes out to you both David - Posted by: David Pavey (Friend) on: Oct 12, 2019

• For many years, through our local soccer program, we were lucky and honoured to be able to spend many happy hours with Maelen. She was always able to work and have fun, and make sure others around her were doing the same. She was always the first one to make new players and younger siblings feel welcome. She would drop everything to take this on! Her spirit and devotion always shone through. From just one of many memories, one warm summer evening at Minto field, when light rain dissuaded our opposition from playing, it was Maelen’s unwavering insistence that we still play a game, in this case against the parents, all her doing, and it has become one of our warmest memories, playing, having a riot, getting soaked, with this little community we were lucky enough to be part of. All of you who know Maelen through relation, school, other teams, and activities can just imagine her, this lovely character, how she would be in a group of girls, having fun and sharing the experience. How very rich a time it was for all of us. Lisa and Marty, our hearts are broken, but I know, eventually made stronger for having known your sweet little one. - Posted by: Francis, Val, Allan (Steen Storm) on: Oct 09, 2019

• Marty, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved child. We are thinking of you in this difficult time. - Posted by: Michale and Richard Lang (Calgary Friends) on: Oct 09, 2019

• Mae was one of a kind. I met her in Gimli several years ago, and had that privilege of being her co-worker and friend. She was so genuine, so kind, funny, caring, loving and much more. She always thought of others before herself. The world needs more souls like Mae. I miss you so much. Not a day will go by that you won’t be missed. I love you with all my heart Mae❤️ - Posted by: Isabelle (Friend) on: Oct 08, 2019

• Dear Martin and Lisa, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of your beautiful daughter. My thoughts are with you both. I hope you will be comforted by the gifts she shared with you. - Posted by: Brenda Linington ((Old friend)) on: Oct 08, 2019

• Lisa and Martin, I cannot think of a deeper sorrow that one might have to endure. Our sincerest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pam and Kevin Bechard. - Posted by: Pam and Kevin Bechard (Friend) on: Oct 08, 2019

• Dear Martin, Words fail to express how devastating this must be and how unable they are to adequately express my deepest sympathy. Please know that there are many people here for you and you have my prayers. - Posted by: Richard Derksen (Parent's colleague) on: Oct 08, 2019

• Sending all who knew and loved Maelen, much love, light and lavender healing energy. May all the warm memories bring you comfort until you meet again. - Posted by: Beverley Calvert (Cousin) on: Oct 08, 2019

• I’m so sorry to hear of your loss Martin. My heart goes out to both of you at this time. I know there are no words to take the ache away. Lean on the memories and the love that Maelen so obviously shared with those around her. - Posted by: Lauren Millier (Friend ) on: Oct 08, 2019

• Marty and Lisa, there are no words to express our sadness at hearing the news of Maelen’s passing. Please know that you are in our thought. With Love, Val and Mark - Posted by: Val and Mark (Old friends ) on: Oct 07, 2019

• Maelen was a wonderful person, a beautiful spirit and a great friend to my daughter and her friends. She was a gracious guest, and shared many wonderful attributes and talents she must have inherited from her parents. Any challenges she faced, she faced with resilience and a kind spirit. People around her loved her energy, her spirit and her gentle ways. She was so proud to experience graduation with her best friends in the world. You can see in the photo her smile and the happiness she felt as she celebrated her achievement with her friends on that day. She was eager to experience her future as an adult, and knew that she had now much to look forward to. Maelen, good-bye for now. Be at peace. Your short life touched many people, but your spirit endures and you will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Liz Hydesmith (Mother of close friend, Tannis.) on: Oct 06, 2019

• Hi Martin and Lisa; I just found out about Maelen and am heartbroken for you and your entire family. We met Maelen just once, in Gimli when you hosted the Guelph Grant and Thunder Bay Philp clans. Maelen was about 5 or 6 years old and all the kids played together. We had such a fun time and as time has passed we didn't get a chance to see her grow up. Please know we are thinking about you and just wish we were closer so we could be present while you go through this terrible loss. - Posted by: Jeremy Grant and Sheila MacDonald (friends of Martin and Lisa) on: Oct 06, 2019

• Just know that you’re not alone. Let’s endure this tough time together and know you’re loved so so much. Thinking of you ♥️ - Posted by: Suzanne and Todd Peterson (Family) on: Oct 06, 2019

• Dear Marty and Lisa. My heart aches for you. There is no greater loss than the loss of a child. Marlene and Allison. - Posted by: Marlene Watson (Friend of family ) on: Oct 06, 2019

• Our condolences to everyone. I cannot imagine the grief. Maelen was such a lovely person. She stood out from the crowd. Always impressed me. Definitely had the best manners. I remember telling her that her manners will make her welcome anywhere. We spoke a lot about Calgary. She seemed to want to talk about that. She loved her cousins. Loved to hang out with them. Spoke often about her family. Family meant a lot to her. I was assistant coach for volleyball and lived next door to the school. Maddy and her would come home after school with a gaggle of girls to do projects or hang out. She was just a sweet soul. So beautiful. She was the first friend of Maddy’s to follow me on Instagram. Her friendships transcended age groups. May God rest her soul and may He hold those left grieving in the palm of His hand. Praying for everyone during this difficult time, if there is anything I can do or if anyone needs to talk or if I can pray with you, do not hesitate to call on me. Kind Regards Michelle, Dan and Maddy MacLean of Calgary - Posted by: Michelle MacLean (Volleyball Coach, mother of Maddy, Instagram friend) on: Oct 06, 2019

• We are so sorry to hear of this shocking news. Our hearts are with you. - Posted by: Darena Mark Lev and Lily (Friends) on: Oct 06, 2019

• It is heartbreaking to hear of Maelen’s passing. I have such fond memories of her visits to Grosvenor School with her Mom. Her delightful personality sparkled and always brought a smile to everyone she met. I always looked forward to a these special visits from this beautiful little girl. It is so sad and I am sending her family and friends my love and compassion. - Posted by: Helen Strock (Friend) on: Oct 06, 2019

• I'm so sorry to read of this tragedy that has befallen my family. Although I never met Maelen, the family tie is still there & I feel the grief of my cousins. Such a beautiful child with so much promise. I am so very sorry. Know you are all being held closely in my heart. Love, cousin Casey - Posted by: Kathryn Ann Nesbitt (Maelen's first cousin thrice removed.) on: Oct 06, 2019

• I am so sorry and sad for Mae’s passing. Mae was an old soul, very special, kind and giving. I will never forget how she helped my family and my heart hurts for hers left behind. She left the world a better place. - Posted by: Kathleen Williams (Friend) on: Oct 05, 2019

• Beautiful girl you will be so missed. You graced our home with fun and laughter, frog catching, games, swimming, newspaper delivering, hugs and love. To Marty and Lisa, and all the family, our hearts are broken for your loss. We send you so much love and prayers during this most difficult time. ❤️ Loni beach is missing an angel. - Posted by: Bryan, Pam, Carter, Jaxon,and Parker Johnson (Friends ) on: Oct 05, 2019

• I offer my family and I’s deepest condolences to Maelen’s family and Andrew. Mae was one of the kindest souls, and we were all blessed to have known her. Rest in Paradise. - Posted by: Chris J Anderson (Old Friend) on: Oct 05, 2019

• It's thanks to Maelen that we have our cottage at Loni Beach. A rainy day in Gimli 6 years ago led my daughter and I to drive around looking at cottages. When we stopped for some fish and chips at Kris's we bumped into Maelen and Marty. When Maelen heard we were looking at a cottage in Loni Beach, in fact, one street over from theirs, she was literally jumping up and down with excitement. "You have to buy it", she said. "Loni Beach is the BEST!" Her enthusiasm and excitement and joy as she spoke about her summers at Loni Beach convinced us to buy the cottage - and we are so grateful we did! Maelen is right - Loni Beach is the BEST! Our hearts are heavy with the reality that we will not watch her grow up and enjoy decades of summers at her beloved cottage. We take solace in knowing she will always be there at the horizon line, where the water meets the sky. We will never forget her. She was a beauty, inside and out. - Posted by: Sandra Stuart (Neighbour) on: Oct 05, 2019

• My heart breaks for your tremendous loss! I hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of your little angel. I truly believe Maelen is now running through fields of wildflowers and endless beaches singing and laughing with puppies all around her. - Posted by: Maria Sykes (Neighbour) on: Oct 05, 2019

• Mealen was always the kindest, sweetest and most loveable person. From the first time I met her at Westgate in grade 7 she made me feel accepted and more confident. She always knew the right thing to say. She was not only beautiful on the inside but on the outside as well. She will always have a spot in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends who have lost one of the brightest lights. - Posted by: Miranda Zacharkiw (Sherly) (Friend) on: Oct 05, 2019

• What an amazing tribute for a passionate and inspiring young woman. She will be greatly missed every day. Her passion for learning was seen daily in class. Her smile lit up a room and her presence and positivity was like no other. Our classroom and lives will not be the same without her. Rest In Peace Miss Maelen 💔 - Posted by: Dana (Teacher) on: Oct 05, 2019