But all in all a remarkable and memorable afternoon. thank you all for taking the time out of very busy life's to let us know how special our mom was to you all . Overwhelmed by the turnout of family , friends and special people in moms life.

A few tears

Laughing

Caring

Sharing

Remembering

A celebration

And indeed it was

Moms celebration of her life

Aunt Vera in her stylish hat that she made herself for my Mamere & Papere's (Jeanne & Jack) wedding. To her left is Jeanne in her wedding gown and Jack on September 24, 1960.

Obituary for Vera Edith Ryan. Never, could there be enough words to communicate on the wonderful person that Mom was. The world is without one great person. Vera will live on in the minds of all that she touched. It seems from a number of conversations, that she never stopped with opinions, but, also, had an open mind. Her humour and kindness will always be remembered.

Gotcha..,

Mom and laurel

Uncle Fred, Aunt Joan, Shelley, Joanne.... Pat taking the photo...?

Nanny at Wasaga, Bob with a "stubby beer"...

Aunt Mary in the chair at Wasaga, Aunt Joan standing and Mom coming into frame.

Older photo of Wasaga, I thought it was Mom in the jumpsuit but upon close inspection this is Aunt Jean in a Mod outfit..... kids in the view and Uncle Leo at the side

Mom and Laurel in Virginia, sitting in her favorite chair free of oxygen and cains....

personal favorite photo of Laurel that Mom liked

Mom and Ralph, circa 1956

Nanny Ryan and "Judy"???

Mom with Laurel at another birthday

Nanny Ryan at a family party,,, not sure of the year, but she was probably 96 years young

Single picture of Mom

Mom with Laurel at Laurel's first birthday party at our house. In attendence was Christine, Ralph and Sharon, Russ, Steve, Sarah.... a real blended family!

Mom posing for one of her best pictures from 20 years ago

Aunt vera & nanny ryan.

At the cottage

Freddy,jack,Leo, Billy, Joan, nanny ryan,mary,Vera

Bobby & mickey & great aunt vera

What a great aunt Vera.

The old days