From: Nursing class 71B

On behalf of 71B we extend our deepest sympathy to our teacher and friend Jean and family. May memories always be with you.

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From: Fay Vlielander

Jean, my condolences to you and your family in the passing of your husband and father. Alvin was a great man,mailman and very interesting person to talk to. I’m sure he will be missed, Hugs

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From: Rebecca Hagey

Oh Jean, I'm so sorry you lost Alvin; such a sweet heart of a man. I have such fond memories of staying with aunt Grace and the two of you would come around and it would light up our lives ( Lois and me) . In our early tweens we thought how lucky you were to be with such an electrifying man. Always proud to be his cousin . I'll see you tomorrow.

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From: Donalda Fisher

Jean and family: my sincere condolences on the passing of Alvin. What a beautiful write up you have done on the obituary. If someone did not know Alvin before they read it, they would feel they knew him after. Hugs to you all.

 

From: Angelina

Dear Stranks family, what a beautiful gift the Lord gave you in your humble, humourous, loving husband and father. May our Lord surround you all this week when you lay his body to rest in hope of that great Day And for the days ahead of quiet remembering. In his love, Angelina

 

From: Dennis & Gail Forbes

Jean & Stranks family … sending prayers & condolences on the passing of your loved one …a life well lived .

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From: Helen Ward

Thinking of you, Jean and family.

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From: Rob Wagner

Jean and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Alvin’s passing. I always enjoyed the time I spent visiting with Alvin. We always had interesting conversations. He was never short of something to talk about.

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From: Barb Fitzsimmons

Sam, Candace, Michael and Melissa. Sending hugs and prayers to all of you on the passing of your grandfather. I am sure he left you with many memories and lots of stories. Thinking of all of you.

 

From: Joyce (Sauder) Stankiewicz

We had fun times when we would go to the Beirnes reunions and I stayed at his family farm when I was around 7 - he was always laughing and playing jokes! I will cherish the memories!

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From: Susan Walker

Jane, Jean and family My condolences to you and your loved ones. What a great age 94!! Enjoy your many many memories. Sincerely Rob and Susan Walker

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From: Shirley Torrie

Dear Jean and family, Alvin sure loved life and kept up with world events .Always interesting to talk too and had a fantastic memory.You were his girl and his family was top of his affections. Hard to say goodbye but he loved the Lord with all his heart and you will meet again.Our love and sympathy, Shirley Torrie and Ross Slaughter

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From: Marie

Oh, Jean, I just read Alvin’s notice. I am so sorry. I had no idea that he was SO unwell……..it has been more than a month since I have been to Owen Sound. Praying for you and the family.