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Friday, August 27, 2021

Goodbye Kathleen

This week we fare welled my elder sister Kathleen, who was bravely fighting cancer.  The end came very quickly, and she passed very peacefully, with her husband and two of her children there at her bed side.  Kathleen was only 15 months my senior, but still my big sister in all things. This is my last photo of her and her hubby Dennis, taken earlier this year.

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Kathleen and Dennis, with me being “piggy in the middle”

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Two little sisters, Kathleen on the left, and me on the right

Kathleen was quite crafty too, doing knitting and sewing when her children were young.  In later years she was an avid cross-stitcher, and stitched many rather detailed pieces.  And I can remembering her up to her arms in the summer season, bottling fruit, and making tomato sauce for her family.

Rest in Peace, we will miss you. 

27 comments:

Eileen said...

So sorry to read about your sister Jenny. Thinking of you,

Raewyn said...

My thoughts are with you Jenny. It sounds like you and Kathleen had a lot in common and you will miss her.

Nancy J said...

Oh Jenny, my thoughts are with you, and all the family. Love the photo of the two of you in those early years, and a final one this year. Love, Jean.

Maria said...

Thinking of you at this time of your loss. Hugs Maria XX

Gretchen Weaver said...

I'm sad to hear about your sister. I pray that many happy memories come to you in the weeks and months ahead.

ButterZ said...

Thinking of you at this sad time. Keep the memories alive.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

my gosh you too look a lot alike - so sorry for your loss, when you are so close in age I think it must be even harder you have so many early memories together

Kate said...

My condolences, Jenny. "just whisper her name in your heart and she'll be there"

Janice said...

I’m thinking of you at this sad time. That is a beautiful picture of you as young girls. Such wonderful memories you must have of
Kathleen.

Jackie said...

So sorry to read this. Memories of your sister will always be with you and bring you joy.

God bless.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

You two were almost Irish twins, Jenny. Lovely photos and I especially feel sentimental about the one of the two of you as little girls, so sweet. My sincere condolences.

Cathy said...

So sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. Sincere condolences to you and her family. ((Hugs))

Julierose said...

My sincere condolences on the loss of your sister, Jenny ...peaceful passing is a blessing, if indeed sad....Take care of yourself... hugs, julierose

Tired Teacher 2 said...

Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

liferecipes said...

There are never the right words to say in such a great loss. I am sad for you. I am glad your sister is no longer suffering but still, it is such a huge loss for you. Cling to your happy memories and know she is in a happy Paradise with family and friends who have also passed.

thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.com said...

I am so sorry about your sister. It's a blessing to have had such a close relationship all these years. I hope that happy memories will sustain you in the coming months and years.

loulee said...

Lovely memories to have of your sister. So sorry you lost her.

Marilyn, nb Waka Huia said...

Sending you hugs and comfort, Jenny. It is lovely that you have such fond memories of your sister - she will always be with you in your head and your heart.
Mxx

Katie said...

You must have been very close. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.

Karen S said...

That is sad news but I am grateful it was peaceful. Sounds like you have a lot of very special memories.

Michelle Ridgway said...

I am so very sorry to read about your sad loss. Sending you hugs across the Ditch xxx

nestki said...

I’m so sorry that you have lost your dear sister. Thank you for telling us about her.

Karen's Korner said...

Sorry to hear your sad news. Take care.

Sue said...

So sorry to hear your sad news about your sister, Jenny. My sister and I have photos like yours of when we were young growing up in Levin!

Jenny said...

Thanks so much to you all for your condolences, your thoughts and kind comments are much appreciated.

Lyndsey said...

Thinking of you Jenny. Take care.

The Joyful Quilter said...

Just scrolled back and saw this post. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time of loss, Jenny.