Dear Maureen, Michael and Mark, What can I say about your Mom that you haven`t already said so beautifully in her obituary - you captured her perfectly. I shall remember her fondly - yes, the" firm handshake" and "wonderful smile and laugh "- the "sprite who always greeted me so cheerfully whenever I ran into her while visiting my own Mom at 49 Robinson...and yes, I caght a few glimpses of that "fearless willingness to speak her mind" Think of her life now as no longer a work in progress but a completed masterpiece that you can all stand back and admire with pride and happy remembrance. To find her, look in the mirror! I am sorry that I must be in Montreal today and tomorrow and will not be able to see you and help send her off on her final glorious voyage. God bless you all! fondly, Dermot