Farewell to an amazing lady.
Dear all E-W's,
I had a wonderful relationship with your mother. Lots of chats and laughs, and of course great recounts of family gatherings. Antace always wore a smile. She was a special friend and one I will always cherish.
Much love to you all.
xxoo twink
I have the most fondest memories of Val David, playing "Are you there, Moriarty?" and Larry, in another room, lying on his back under the carpet with ski goggles and a ski hat on his feet as we would, one by one, whisper to the goggles our three big questions. Anstace would create the mood with candle light and coax us to crouch closer to the one who Knows, but it is a secret about what was to follow.
And if winter fun was not enough, the Thousand Islands summer fun ensued.
Anstace and Jackie composed a song, "Garbage,garbage in the sun, garbage left by everyone." She painted our names on the water glasses with nail polish. And we were responsible for washing our own glass. She was very organised. But with four adults, seven children and four dogs, it made sense.
I am so blessed to have had such childhood adventures with this family and am grateful that I was able to visit with Anstace once again a few summers ago.
Robin, Patrick, Miranda, and Oliver, may you live every day to the fullest as your mum did.
Anstance always had a intelligent,humble,humorous,industrious attitude.She never wasted time and had energy for any task.She made sure they were completed in a professional manner through planning,estimating,and compassion.She was bold by trying new ventures with a positive attitude.She always had time to listen to others with a constructive attitude.She was a "doer" and had little patience for those that were not.She was a role model and someone to take seriously. EXCELLENT!
I first met Anstace about 25 years ago when I took my mother, visiting from Ireland, to explore the Esmond-White gardens. Anstace was hugely hospitable, and we spent several hours over tea making connections, and comparing life experiences. I always relished the time I spent with her, and was stimulated by her vigour, even as recently as last fall. I consult her veggie gardening book regularly, if only to feel the lift of her beautiful smile on the cover. Sincere condolences to Robin, supportive tea maker, and all the family.