Pat & Ken were on vacation in Honolulu at the same time that our P&O ship stopped there en route to Canada from Australia in May 1974. My sister (Jeanette) and I were returning after an 18-month working vacation. They came down to the ship to meet us and took us back to their hotel for the evening where we enjoyed catching up over Mai-Tais. When Ken noticed how many older Americans were onboard with their loud Hawaiian shirts and white, patent-leather belts and shoes, he commented (in a big loud voice) “this ship looks like a floating nursing home!” On this cruise, we had stopped at many fascinating ports in the South Pacific but for a couple of homesick Canadian girls, our visit with Ken and Pat was the highlight of that voyage.

The Magee family will always be fondly remembered in our minds.  Pat and Ken were great friends of my mother and father, Isla and Wilfred.
Our kindest condolences,
The Green Family

Dear Dale & Margot:

I was saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. My fondest childhood memories are of the moments I shared with Mr. & Mrs. Magee on Monarch Park Avenue.  We lived on #22.  I believe that my parents were the first "foreigners" on the block.  Your parents were so kind and welcomed them with open arms.  They were such beautiful people.  They always made me feel so special.      

We used to wait on our tricycles at the corner of Mount Joy and Monarch  for your Dad to come home from work so we could race him all the way home.  He'd be all decked out in his uniform and would take the time to horse around with us.  

And then there was your beautiful Mom.  I remember one summer afternoon when she called me over to the house.  I was maybe 5 years old.  She sat me down on that blue chesterfield and presented me with some of Margot's old Maggie Muggins' books and taught me how to read.  Almost 50 years have now passed and those books are still with me.  Your Mom also made the best oatmeal cookies.  I went to see her many years ago on Airley Crescent.  It was like going back in time.  The aroma of freshly baked oatmeal cookies wafted through the air.  She remembered they were my favourite.  We sat down on the blue chesterfield that had been re-upholstered and reminisced.
 
How fortunate was I to have crossed  their paths at such a very young age. I will always hold them dear to my heart.  My deepest condolences to all of you.

Carmela Ruscica-Bonfiglio
905-475-4351

Dear Dale and Margot, I remember your parents and your family with a good deal of affection. Your Dad taught me how to drive and was a good bridge partner. Your Mom was wonderful to talk to and a great friend. I never got to see her again after Paul and I married and moved to the States, but I'll always have pleasant memories of them both. Sincerely,
Nancy (Stunden) Sharp

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August 19, 1917 – August 21, 2012

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