My grand papa passed away on August 11th, 2011. We knew things weren't going to get any easier for him, but I don't believe any of us thought this would happen so quickly.
He was the very best mashed potato maker! I used to eat at least two servings. Everyone always thought it was so funny how I inhalled those mashed potatoes! But they really were that good! Mmmm... I already miss his perfect version.
When my brother and I were kids, we always went camping - our family with my grand parents. I remember my grand papa going into the bush just off the dirt road while we were taking a walk and he derooted a small tree! Oh my goodness.... we were so impressed! He was our real life Superhero! lol!! What we didn't realize at the time is that the trees he pulled out were chiccos - dry dead trees! But he impressed us just the same!! It was just awesome!
My grand papa used to come up with all these great ideas! I remember him giving me this little ring once... he had cut a piece of copper pipe and made it into a small ring for my baby finger! I thought it was the coolest ring ever!
I remember him always saying... "Ok, BlueJay" ... I've caught myself saying that to my daughter for some time now... lol.
My grand papa was simply an amazing man. He loved his wife dearly - they got married in September of 1956 - that makes for just about 55 years of marriage! Incredible!
He was also a fantastic father to my mom... she admired him greatly and always will!
As for me... he was my dearest grand papa, my godfather and will always be that one extra special dance partner I had at my wedding in April....
Grand papa Marleau touched all of our lives in a very special way - he will always be in our hearts, in our thoughts.
Je t'aime beaucoup Grand papa... tu me manques déjà énormément... xox
Très touchant. Je t'aime V.
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