Thursday, March 11, 2021
To Shannon, Ryan, and Troy and all your family ... Your mom and dad have been ever present in our family's life since I first met them in 1979 in Estevan. They were both such great friends, not just to my parents, Bob and Marg Lawrence, but to us kids, and and our children. From the years of trips to Minot for annual New Year celebrations to Ed's final weeks at Wintergreen he was always interested in family fun, and what was going on in our lives. I will always remember your mom and dad helping me throw a surprise 25th anniversary party for mom and dad ... I was so nervous to ask for help ... but they were eager to put on a big party and of course now I understand that was just right up their alley! Probably a lot more fun than rolling boulders into Mom and Dad's newly landscaped backyard in Estevan ... pretty sure we have pictures of Ryan and Brad enjoying that with Dad and Ed to supervise! So many, many good times ... its really hard to think of the last 40 years without your mom and dad being part of reminiscing. Just before he went into hospital I had a great conversation with your dad... him on his scooter in minus 20 weather and me through the open window of our Chevy truck ... and despite the cold he chatted for at least 15 minutes. He wanted to know all about my new business venture ... I mention this because this was so typical of your dad's charm ... always interested and cheering you on ... It was remarkable really ... anyone else would have headed indoors! I won't forget your dad... his extraordinary ability to engage with others AND remember everything was awe-inspiring. Loved him dearly ... he will be so missed in the halls at Wintergreen, at Mom and Dad's bridge table, and on the patio at Wintergreen where we visited so often with mom and dad. My sincerest condolences to your family. Much love, Leslie Gosselin.
