ELLEN JONES (PARENT)

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• I had thee great pleasure to care for Ellen during her last few months. we became very close. I miss her each day and often say a prayer for her. we shared plently of laughs together and alot of stories. the last thing she said to me was thank you for being there for me and held my hand we shared our last laughter and smiled at each other. she said she was very tired and needed to go home soon. I kissed her forhead and said good bye and told her i didnt know when i was going to see her again. she looked at me and smile and said she will miss me. at the time i didnt know what she meant. she didnt look to well that day. but we made the best of time together. r.i.p my sweet angel :( - Posted by: sheri james (care giver) on: Feb 08, 2013

• So sorry to hear of Ellen's passing, she was a great friend for over 50 years. My sincere sympathy to all who knew her and loved Ellen. - Posted by: Paula Nash (long time friend (husband Norm was a vet) from Wpg.) on: Jan 30, 2013

• We have many memories of our years as neighbours and our family connection has always been special. Our thoughts are with you all. - Posted by: Marie Reahil & Marilyn (Bunny) Page (Friends) on: Jan 30, 2013

• My dear friend Ellen. We will miss you , the good times we have had in AZ and Winnipeg most of all from the time Mike married my daughter Tina we shared all their life together. also our grandchildren Julia & Adam. We had some great conversations and something that will be sadly missed is your laugh and smile. Take care my friend..... Lucille Tolaini - Posted by: Lucille Tolaini () on: Jan 30, 2013

• My thoughts are with you .. Kathryn, Mike, Chuck and Murray. Such a good long life Ellen carved for herself. And what a joy she's been to grand and great-grand kids. So sorely she'll be missed. And to let you know Audrey Metcalfe is in hospital. - Posted by: Phyllis Hennan (long-time friend) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Dear Ellen, You always found a way to make me laugh and you always found a way to remind me how fortunate I was to have the parents I did. We had similar ideals but your words of wisdom and inspiration still remind me today how important it is not to judge but to laugh and smile. You were a great listener, something I am still trying to master. You were an inspiration to many with your strength and determination to persevere. You brought my father much joy during the retirement years in Phoenix. I know Omer would give anything to mix you one more drink while Joanie and Laura chat about Barry Goldwater's millions. I will always cherish our simple conversations at 96 River Road on Sundays when we would sit quietly alone, enjoy a wee glass of vino and laugh about the simplest things in life. Ellen I Love you and I look forward to when our paths cross again. God rest your soul and may you be at peace. I love you and I miss you. Always Bubba - Posted by: Mike Banville (Family Friend) on: Jan 28, 2013

• Chuck, Denise & family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. - Posted by: Gabby & Shelley Desrosiers & family () on: Jan 28, 2013

• I will always remember Ellen with a *smile* & fond memories. She treasured the many trips shared with her family through the years & had lots of great stories to tell of your adventures together. I admired her courage, grace & always looked forward to a visit with her - good chats, sage advice & lots of laughs! I will always remember our university grad dinner with our parents & how Ellen & my Mum got along so well; no wonder KC & I have remained forever friends! It is in the genes! Thinking of you all & wish I could be there with you to toast your wonderful Mom. You are in my thoughts & prayers with hope you find comfort in gathering together. Love Stef - Posted by: Stef Hawkins () on: Jan 28, 2013

• Dear Jones Family I am sorry for your loss. Ellen was a great lady and she had an oversized impact on my life back in the day when we were impressionable young men. Ellen was kind. We were stupid. So stupid we did not even know how stupid we were. Ellen put up with all of our incredibly stupid antics. She listened to all of our ridiculous plans. She encouraged the few sober thoughts and dreams that tumbled around in our brains. She was your mom, but she was mom to a lot of us. I am kicking myself for not having made more time to stop in and hold her hand in my infrequent trips to Winnipeg over the last few years. I know she’d forgive me, but I honestly do think of her a lot. I now have my own herd of incredibly stupid teenagers that call my home their hangout. They drive me nuts. They accidently set fire to stuff. They get drunk and puke on my floors. I’d kill them, but I remember Ellen sitting on the couch with a cigarette and a drink – listening to our stories. So, I smile and I hope that by giving these kids a little bit of the compassion Ellen showed the gang that lived at your house another generation of incredibly stupid kids will grow up and become contributing members of society. She was a great lady. - Posted by: Jonathan Quaglia (Friend) on: Jan 27, 2013

• I was a friend of Ellen's son, George; and my late mother, Betty, was a friend of Ellen's. I have wonderful memories of Mrs. Jones' kindness and terrific laugh. She used to put coins in the cake at George's birthday parties. The first time I saw a nickel, I recall telling her what I'd found in the cake and asking her how it got there. "I don't know. I must have dropped it while baking butt you can keep it" she told me. I remember my mother's laughing when I told her that Mrs. Jones lost a nickel and let me keep it when I found it. I also recall Ellen's exasperation but inevitable laughter when she tried to corral her large boys who were forever rough housing and wrestling with the golden retriever. She was one of those women that I always thought "Boy, it must be cool to have her as a mom"...not that I did too badly in that department,either. My sincere condolences to Michael,Chuck, Murray and Kathy. I will be out of town and, so, unable to make the funeral or the wake but I will stop and have an Irish whiskey in your mother's honour that evening. Mark O'Neill - Posted by: Mark O'Neill (Friend of Ellen's late son, George) on: Jan 26, 2013

• My sincere condolences - Ellen always lived her life to the fullest and was an inspiration to say the least. Love to all of you. - Posted by: Suzanne Turenne (George's wife) on: Jan 26, 2013

• Ellen was and always will be a positive influence in my life's journey. We worked hard together, we planned together, we cried to-gether,and we laughed,my how we could laugh. There are many, many families on this planet whose life became richer and fuller because of Ellen. My sincere sympathy to Murray, Kathryn. Chuck and Mike and all her wonderful grandchildren. I know that Ellen is resting in peace. Rosemary Craig Shariff and family. - Posted by: Rosemary Craig Shariff (Colleague and friend.) on: Jan 26, 2013