So nice to hear from you Tonie. You truly have some wonderful memories of your Uncle Eddie that will stay with you forever. Its true we all have our favourite relatives. I've been blessed with many on both sides of my family and am truly thankful for all of them. As we all know Life is too short. We should try and make the time we are here as happy and memorable not only for ourselves but those around us that we love so much. Never hesitate to tell someone how much you love them, we don't know what tomorrow will bring. Take care, Love Marina
> Don Mac Lean wrote: > > Hi everyone **** thanks to all of you for the kind and heartfelt words > of condolences towards my uncle Eddie's death. > > To show you my appreciation for your considerate gesture, I'd like to > tell you a little bit about him . . . . > > I know that you didn't know him, but if you had ever met him or talked > to him a bit; without a doubt, you would have remembered him forever. > He was indeed my "favourite" uncle and to all of my siblings as well! > > He loved life and made the most of it with so little. This man loved > everyone and always saw the personal beauty and the positive side to > everyone. It would explain why all of his children ended up moving > back in the area to enjoy life around him. > > He has touched so many, young and old, with his kindness & humorous & > cheerful personality. When he retired at age 65, a lot of his > quality time was spent outdoors. The word "boredom" was never in my > uncle's dictionary. He was not only family to Mom & Dad, but their > "lifetime best friend" as well. They were always together. It was a > very sad time for him when Dad passed away & then Mom. At the funeral > for Mom last fall, he said to me that as much as he was saddened and > heartbroken for losing them, he also felt so very grateful for > having shared his whole long life with them; and for that he felt so > very blessed. Again, his positive attitude was remarkable. > > His seven children, which are like brothers and sisters to the seven > of us in our family, will greatly miss him. > > I feel so blessed today that he was part of my life and that he lived > a long and happy life! > I'm certain that some of you have had a "favourite" uncle at one time > in your life and that you can relate to my sentiments** > Not all uncles are equal!!! > > Thanks for reading, > & have a wonderful summer to all of you, > Hope to see soon, > Love, Tonie
