Dear, dear Aunt Flo,

Uncle Paul was my godfather but you were like a second mother. As an only child , I loved when you came to the house to 'babysit' when my Mom , Dad and Uncle Paul went bowling weekly. You baked with me and always remained an awesome baker to treat Uncle Paul's 'sweet tooth'.

Remember those family Christmases? You gave me my first toboggan.

Summers were spent in cottages, my uncles teaching me to fish. You always spoke out..."Stop teasing the child!" , like the time they tied a can of sardines to my fishing line.

You were so important to my life even as an adult when, now married, we still shared Christmases as family.

You always loved animals. Remember the budgie "Petey", your dogs Lady and Sonny. I know you cared about SPCA animals.

Your Church was important and you were there at my baptism, my first Communion, my Confirmation and wedding and for our children's steps in the Catholic faith.

You brought so much beauty to the world with your amazing gardens.

You made the world a better place by your faith , love and gift of beauty.

Your unfailing love for Uncle Paul was a guiding light for me.

You will be so missed

Karen