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Anonymous
13 years ago

Well, mom is at peace at last - split between the two places she loves best - Calgary and Georgian Bay. I know now why she loved both places so much and I am happy for her at last. I miss her every day, but then that has not been a new feeling - it has been one that I have had for 10+ years now. But at least now I know that we all have some peace now. I love you mom and I miss you. Be my angel now.

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Anonymous
13 years ago

The kids and I are heading out west, to mom's final resting place - in Calgary with her parents. We look forward to bringing her home and finally remembering all the good times!

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Curtis L
14 years ago

In posting all these pitcures of small period of time, I tear. Happier times. Times when a paper bag was more than enough to keep you entertained. It's good to remember the whole journey and not just the last days of winter. I cried and I smiled. I wondered what it would be like to be raised on a small farm in Saskatchewan, having only one pair of shoes, a cookie tin for a lunch box, moving out east to start anew, loving, losing and loving again. Giving all and reaching out. Dependable to dependent. Maybe a reminder to embrace every moment. We always search for a qualifier but maybe life just is.

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This is where Ada's "SEED" came from!!!

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Maggie Jordan
14 years ago

My memories are many good times shared with Ada. She always knew how to start the party! I will never forget when the lightning struck the house on Folkway and I knew that it was time for me to leave!!! Cesars (Seizures) in the afternoon...homebaking...making signature scarves....lazy days at the beach.... Her devotion to her girls was admirable and her love for life will always be remembered as someone who believed that life was meant to be lived in the moment and laugh as much as possible! She will be missed dearly. Love Maggie

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Kerri Jo
14 years ago

Today my dearest friend, my mom, she did pass. She lived for the moments, maybe sometimes too fast! She knew what to say, how to calm, make it right, She was always there for me any time, day or night. I hope her next journey she finds what is home, No more worry, no more suffering, no need to roam. Do it while you can was always her advice. Life's about chances, flip a coin, roll the dice. The stories she told always of truth, never rumour. Right til the end she still had her sense of humour. To be with her mom and dad, I know she did wish, If it weren't for the Jones, we would not exist. I'm sure up in heaven, there will be a party for Ada-Lou. Let's all pray that they serve Labatt Blue.

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Bonnie-Lou, Jori Lynn, and Kerri Jo. Our thoughts are with you this week and into the coming months. Like others, I have vivid memories of Ada. Fond memories. Yet I can not help but wish I could have known more of her while realizing we all live within the confines presented by time and distance. I remember silly moments. Some good (like when she winked at me and patted me on the head after Warren gave me a stern reprimand for unruly behavior in the Gazebo thing – where the heck was that – the Bay?), some bad (she laughed at me each time I frantically jumped on the couch to escape the miniature jaws of that psychotic dog – Lady Bea). I remember singing the mournful chant of “Those Were the Days” at the ripe old age of 9 and her coming up to tell me that Yes!….we were in fact “older but no wiser, for in our hearts the dreams were still the same”. She was poignant when she sang those lyrics with me and I was too young to understand what she truly meant. I remember the laugh and the beauty. I remember the indelible Jones connection and wondering if it was a curse or a blessing. I remember her moments of brilliant insight and unmatched gullibility. I remember the flightiness of the artist and the Cheshire cat grin of epiphany. I remember her being so sober it scared me and so impaired that it scared me. I remember dancing with her like only a Jones can dance. I enjoyed knowing her later in life and knowing all those things that I didn’t get as a naïve nephew. I like that she kept searching for the secret elixir that would free her from the mundane. I just wish I knew her better. Had more opportunity to spend with her and her diverse and unique children. I look to my mother now and can’t imagine the loss. I can only say to those that new Ada better than I that she made me smile. I always felt that the she “got me” when other didn’t. I found it hard to see her physical changes over the last few years as our paths crossed sporadically but I take solace in Ada’s release from her physical bonds. I hope all of you can find peace in this difficult and we send all our love and best wishes to you and yours. Curt, Nancy, Jennifer, Paris "I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next. Delicious Ambiguity." Gilda Radner

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Fran Betz
14 years ago

Bonnie, Jori, Keri I am so sorry for your loss. Memories of Ada Lou go back to Folkway Drive (although as you know she called it by another name). She was a great friend and neighborand always there for you. Her humor, laugh and jokes are things I will remember most of all. Even though life threw her some tough knocks especially the last several years she tried to maintain a good attitude, laugh and chose to see the brighter side. She will be missed. Fran

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Thomas Labelle
14 years ago

Tracy and I extend our warmest thoughts of love and support to all of you. My memories include the special trips out East, and how wonderful and fun it was to have Ada visit us here in Calgary. Love and laughter...two words that will always remind us of a truly talented, spirited, and beautiful lady…that and the obvious pride and passion she held for her family and dear friends. With Love, Thom, Tracy, Matt, and Maya

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Glenn Labelle
14 years ago

Susan and I are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Ada.. I have so many wonderful memories of Ada.. She was a lot of fun and an awesome Aunt. I remember her infectious laugh and her quick wit. I also knew she loved her girls and the grandkids very much. She always was proud to update me and Susan as to what was going on 'down east'... She will me missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Love Glenn and Susan Tanner, Chad, and Bobby

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