Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Sandi, Taylor, and Matthew - I would like to send my deepest condolences on to you with the recent passing of Teddy. There have been several losses since (2015) but frequent recollections of wonderful times spent with two generations that preceeded, between Ottawa and Brockville. In our hearts Teddy and all who passed before likely had a pipe and a bottle of scotch waiting at the entrance for him. Time passes so quickly now but I remember the pure joy and pride especially that Aunt Eva radiated from the O'Connor Street apartments when each of (you) Matthew and Taylor were born, pictures and memories, bus trips to Brockville, quality moments on the front porch, in the back yard on Murray Street, Phyllis' Morning Glory vines, the additions made to a small house being prepared for a long life and indeed for a next generation- if only those wall could talk! Teddy (and my late father, Lionel) now thinking less than saying, 'you crazy ars.. sure as hel.. hope they never do!'. You have such a rich and a wonderful family legacy of such love, endurance, generosity, and caring. Teddy in no small part. So please be well and day by day, try to go forge ahead this way even in difficult times. I know you will (continue to) make time for one-another and are bound to create many more happy Ryan family memories- KFC optional! Thank you for the photos the family shared online here. We will raise a glass, of both kinds maybe, Scots and an Irish one- next time through Brockville! Sincerely Peter Fox- Valemount BC
