June 11,1952 - January 17, 2017
I take this opportunity to write my own obituary as a chance to reflect on my life. I always felt (especially in my latter years) that I lived and worked at the right time in history and in the right place in Canada. I lived at the perfect moment in time when I met my husband Terry ( my love and best friend) by a chance meeting (our sliding door) and became his "Princess" . Terry, my husband of 37 years is the most unselfish person, that allowed me to pursue my goals and passions and supported me in my ventures every step of the way . He was my main caregiver all the years I was ill and cared for me right until the end.
In the past, at the end of the day, Terry would hold me and say "I will love you forever and then for one more day". It became our saying to each other at night (" forever and a day"). I am going to hold him to that promise.
We golfed in many exciting locations,biked in Europe,and vacationed extensively as a couple and with friends. The only thing we enjoyed as much as being with family and friends,was living in Rockwood in that big old house built in 1872. When asked if I had any children, I often answered "I had hundreds." I coached figure skating for 35 years and was involved in the sport for a total of 50 years. I was a skater during the" Golden Era". The 1960's and 70's saw my sport produce many stars. They motivated many like myself to both excel and to be creative.
After skating nationally, I had a choice of a career in fashion design or to travel in a Professional ice show and then become a Professional Coach As a coach, I enjoyed a varied, ever evolving career teaching skaters between 3 and 73 years old.
When I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2003, one of the things that saved me was the fact that I could continue to work 10 years with young athletes which gave me a sense of purpose. I hope I have made a positive difference in the direction of their lives. To my Halifax and Toronto family and many wonderful friends, I would like to say "I LOVE YOU ALL".
There is no funeral service No flowers please. Visitation at J.A.Snow Funeral Home is on Friday, January 20 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm
Donation's in memory can be made to the Parkinson Society Maritime Region
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quite birds in circled flight
I am the soft star that shines at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there .I did not die
Mary Frye
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