Oh, Marie, I am very saddened to hear of your death but I do know you will be happy, pain free and trouble free In Heaven. I will miss you so.

I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was somone who really lived every day to the fullest. While I know that words are only a small gestue of support, I want you to know thay her spirit touched many people's lives as she has mine.

To me she was an angel on earth. She radiated love and possessed so much patience. She would do things with determination and pride and often going beyond the call of duty. I first met Marie in April, 1998, when I became Victim Service Coorindator with SERVS; she willing took me under her wings to help me learn the ins and outs of dealing with victims of crime and trauma.

Marie, in her loving spirit, would often go far beyond the duties of a Victim Servces Worker. More than once, she had called me to say that the family had no food and she would run home to her pantry and we would compile a food basket. She would drive miles, sit in comfort and support for hours, going without a meal because she was too busy working for the good of man. She valued the gift she had to enable her to help others. She radiated with her love  and she gave hugs and smiles generously. And oh how I needed her and her talents.

Another thing that Marie gave freely was her cinnamon buns. This wonderful woman provided the Estevan Police Service station staff every Tuesday morning and the Estevan Detatchment every Thursday morning! Warm, cinnamon goodness! Gooey and delicious! Even after she was not able to attend to the office, she would call EPS and say she had some cinnamon buns and someone would go for a visit and pick them up. What a wonderful and loving woman.

Your Mom and I would meet occasionally for tea at her apartment. She so proudly showed me her photo albums and shared the accomplishments of each family member. Oh, how she loved the arrival of her great grandchildren! I was always so amazed at how neat she keep her apartment. How it sparkled and shined and welcomed.

I would call Marie for lunch, then swing round and pick her up and while we were eating we would have delightlful converation and giggle like a couple of teenagers. Your Mom's graciousness and love eased the pain of my Mom's death as she took me under her wing like a mother hen. Oh. how I appreciated her and love her. After I moved to Carnduff, we were only able to meet a couple of times. Following her move to Regina to be closer to family, we would talk on the phone.

Your Mom was so proud of you kids, and I hope you always know how special you are to her. I know there isn't much I can say or do to ease the pain you feel right now, but my heart is with you.

"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love"

Washington Irving

You are in my thougts and prayers. God and His Grace are with you.

Maxine Hedin