Monday, November 20, 2023
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Dear Luc, Valerie, CJ, Donovan, Brittany and Jordan
I was so sad that the inclimant weather kept me from the service. I attempted to send a gift in my absence but that plan unfortunately failed as well.
I wanted to share my fondest memory of Mary in hope that it honors who she truly was as a person.
When I was about five, I was the flower girl at Mary's first wedding. I remember standing in the reception looking up at all the strange adults moving about doing important things on an important day. Then out of the crowd stepped the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. It was my aunt Mary in her stunning white gown. As I stared in amazement, Mary floated up to me like an angel, knealt down, smiled, and asked if I had eaten yet. Then in her warm gentle way, the bride kindly helped me to manage a plate, found me a spot to sit and made sure that I was content. She was supposed to be the center of attention, but she set that aside to care for me and that made me feel so important as well.
Aunt Mary had a deep caring for those around her, and as I grew up I also realized that her deep caring came with a deep inclination for forgiveness, which I have always admired.
I offer my sincere condolences to her children, her spouse, and to her best friend, who is my mother. May you find comfort knowing that she is at peace and may you find joy in remembering the truely special person that she was.
Jennifer Steylen
