Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Dear Jan, Joy and Jill: My son, David, in Moose Jaw has sent me your mother’s obituary. My heart is sad because I have lost a Treasured Friend.
Mel and I met in 1967 when we both joined the Regina Newcomers Club. We liked each other right from the start and we shared some happy times while we lived in Regina. After we moved back to Ontario and other places Mel and I maintained our friendship with long letters, photos, cards, phone calls and the occasional visit. In 1982 when we lived in London, England, Mel came and spent a few days with me. Larry got us passes for Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade and we were so excited to see the Queen up so close! Afterwards we decided to go to a restaurant for a bite of supper. We gave our order to the waitress and asked for tea. After waiting and waiting - and endless cups of tea - the waitress came and told us that the chef had quit in a huff and there would be no meals that night! We have often laughed about this.
When David retired in Moose Jaw, I often came out to visit him and I always spent a couple of days in Regina with Ted and Mel - these are happy memories. Now both have left us. I am sad that Mel has died but I am also happy that she lived and that we shared so many years of friendship. I send my sincere condolences to you and your families. Mel was so proud of all of you and I was always pleased to hear what the grandchildren were up to.
Perhaps you would let me know when you plan Mel’s memorial service.
Love, Marilyn Wagg in Ottawa
