Joan Cassells AKA Queenie Tribute

In the 28 years of my life I created & shared countless memories with my mother, the impact that she has had on my life goes far beyond the comprehension of the human mind. There are not enough words in anyones vocabulary to express the countless gifts that she has bestowed upon me but they say paper is more patient than man so hopefully my addition to this page will start the process of expressing what ny mother meant to me . The memory that I shared with my mother that stands out in my mind occured on the 14th of February 2001, unlike when I had Cherish on May 10th 1999 [ Aunty Princesss Pauline Mommy & Grandma were all in the delivery room with me they weren't allowed to be but we made our own rules that day] Mommy was the only 1 with me when I had Dream aka Mizani I will never forget the first thing that my mother said to me she said ""Kayann this one kill you dead she look just like you & Victor" [my father]. Despite the dissapointment that she felt that once again I was having yet another child out of wedlock & I still had not become financially stable. Her voice quiverred with fear but at the same time exploded with joy. Many times in my life I regretted bringing mychildren into this world I always wondered what would I have become if I didn't have to be responsible for two other lives in addition to my own. Not until June 2,2008 did I realise that I had made the right decision I gave life to two beautiful girls that brought joy into the life of my mother, no matter how much my mother & I struggled with my girls she would never let me give up on myself or my children. She gave me the gift of life & I returned the favor by extending her family so even in death she has once again given me another gift she has shown me that she gave me life & I gave her a whole nother life in return. For that reason I do not regret having my children my only fulfillment in this time of sorrow is knowing that I was able to contribute the greatest gift to my mother without even trying.

Sorry I didn't get to know you more before you passed. Last time i saw you was the sunday before you died. We will miss you and will always remeber you forever.

Love,


Carol & Bunny

Dear untie queenie the last time i saw you we kissed and hugged goodbye more than i knew that would be the last time i ever spoke to you. well now that you are in a better place i am happy for you. I know your were only passing bye but it still hurt's to know that you are gone. Well i never like to say goodbye always see you later so nothing is gonna change. But for your life on this earth GOODBYE but for you SEE YOU LATER but super later.

love you with all my heart ,
Shamarria Morrison(your beloved neice)

P.S. Tell uncle Clive and Grandma that i said hi and see you later!!!!!!

My memory of Aunty Queenie is the great conversations we had, the good advice, and of love of many of the same things (Capricorns are #1). But most of all I remember Aunty Queenies strength and presence. I remember using her strength when I would find myself in difficult situations. I would say what would grandma do (Miss Marie) and what would Auntie Queenie do. I would not do what Aunty Queenie would do (there are many times with Auntie Queenie I feared for our lives by the actions she would take - lol) but I would take her never backdown attitude when she knew she was right. To me Auntie Queenie is indestructible and that is the way I want to always remember her b/c even in death she will always be the person I call on for strength in my time of need.

I love you Aunty Queenie and I miss you!

JOAN CASSELLS,
WHO I HAVE ALWAYS KNOWN AS “QUEENIE”, WAS A UNIQUE WOMAN. SHE LOVED LIFE, AND HAD A STRONG PRESENCE ABOUT HER THAT WAS UNMISTAKABLE. FOR THE BRIEF TIME I KNEW HER, SHE ALWAYS SHOWED GENEROSITY IN SUPPORT TO THOSE AROUND HER. A VERY MEMORABLE PERSON, SHE HAS LEFT AN IMPRESSION ON ALL OF US WHO HAVE COME TO KNOW HER. SHE WILL LIVE ON THROUGH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF ALL OF US.
RESPECTFULLY, JAMAAL AKA CHICO

I still can't believe that she is gone.
I had to post that picture with the three of us. Auntie Queenie, Patrice and I. It had been so long since I've seen you guys. I remember the day ; back in October '08 that pic was taken. Everybody was like ' Dericka got a picture with Mom...she never takes pictures.' I went back to the hotel and just stared at it for a long time. I was soooo HAPPY that I was LUCKY enough to have a picture with my Auntie and my cousin of course. It has been several years since I've seen her and my cousins that I barely remember them. I just remember that Auntie Queenie was cool . chill. funny ... .. and most of all when you talked to her she looked you in your eyes to show you had her undivided attention..that she really cared and wanted to hear what you say. ..she looked at you with understanding. When I looked at that picture last night I had to laugh. I saw me clinging on to her arm (whatever I could) 'cause Patrice was all over her! I remember Patrice making a comment on taking a pic with her mom she was like "how u taking a picture with my Mommy." That was a funny moment, a nice moment, and now beacause of that moment I have a nice memory of her, and a picture to go with it. It was nice to she them all. .

That day I was really happy I got to see her (Auntie Queenie) and my cousins and their kids. Just seeing how Nikk, Kayan, and Patrice with their mom where together it was nice to see. It brough me back to some good old times. I forgot what it was like to be around family and I wish that we kept in touch from when we were little. When our summer consisted on going down to the states or having our family visit us in Canada.... How I miss those days. I wish we were closer but even more I wish that this didn't happen. All I want right now is to be there with you guys and to try to comfort you.

Auntie Queenie we love you. You will be missed greatly,
Love you guys.
Dee