Dear Laurie and Sean, please accept our condolences. It was a happy period when your parents and we knew each other, and you two and our kids were contemporaries too, back in the 70s and 80s. In more recent years it was always fun to see Marla and Gene of a Sunday. Sad to have them both gone. Our best wishes to you.

Dear Laurie: You have been on my mind a lot lately. I know the emptiness of losing a mother. But everyday you will see her a lot in the things you do and say. She will always be with you, in your heart, with the many happy memories you have. I will keep you in my prayers!

Laurie and Sean, Please know that we are thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time. Your mom was a such a gracious, kind and dedicated friend to my mom and dad and we will always remember her fondly.

Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. Know that you are in our thoughts. Love, Laura and Dave

Peace came swiftly on that cold January day,

when your seventy-three years of living met an abrupt end.

No more worries or fears will you meet on your way,

as you leave us with memories to help us all mend.

Beverly Braaten purchased flowers (White Rose Bouquet)

Auntie Mac A wonderful and caring lady Sean, Laurie and family With heartfelt sympathy Bev and Brent John, Lisanna and Cameron

Sean & Laurie and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dear Mom. I have many fond memories of your Mom and her smile. Marla was a great friend to my folks - remember how much your Mom & Dad enjoyed their Trivial Pursuit nights with the gang? They all shared so many good laughs together. Our hearts go out to you.

We met as students starting our nursing program in 1959 in New Westminster, BC. Over all these years we have stayed in contact. Distance made it difficult for her to attend our class gatherings and reunions but we always remembered her. Thank goodness for Christmas cards, phone calls and emails. It was with profound sadness I say goodbye to this dear lady.

An angel in heaven has her wings I'd like to say

A woman so kind and loved in every way

She loved nature, animals and the birds

She was my friend and I'm at a loss for words

But I'm happy Marla you're no longer in pain

And I pray that someday we'll meet somwhere again

I will treasure all the memories that we shared with each other, with Marla and Gene and my late husband John. All the outdoor outings, canoeing, snowshoeing, get-togethers. I will miss her chocolate chip cookies, her Nanaimo bars and our everyday chats on the phone and getting together over a Tim's. We have been friends for many years and I am going to miss her so much. My deepest sympathy to you Sean and Joanne and Kelly and to you Laurie and Aiden and Liam.

Love Marilyn Masters

Alan Stewart McKenzie purchased flowers (Tender Touch Standing Spray)

Always in our hearts and will be dearly missed. Al & Dot McKenzie, Shelley and Ian Grindle

My heart goes out to Sean and Laurie and families in the loss of your dear Mom and Grandma. My memories of Mac, as we called her in the early 60's, go back to our days of nursing together on East 8 at Vancouver General Hospital. Mac was an excellent nurse and our times spent together were just the best. We worked hard but we had fun at the same time. Life was good and the patients received the best care. Later on we spent time together in Prince George when Gene was transferred here. After that we kept in touch at Christmas for years. I will miss that. Mac was a very special woman and she will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. Love Maureen and Bob

Laurie and family, So very sorry to hear the news of your dear mom's passing. What a long and valiant battle she fought with you by her side the whole way for which I know she was grateful. She is at peace now, released from her suffering and no longer in pain. Keep close the memories of all the wonderful times you shared and, through those memories, she will continue to live on in your heart. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, K

Marlene McKenzie purchased flowers (Life Celebration Basket)

You are all in our thoughts and prayers today and every day. Love to all from John, Marlene, Rob, Carla, Nathan, Lisa, Russell and Melissa.

Julie Savoie purchased flowers (Serene Lily Basket)

Our sympathy to the family. Jean-Luc Baril and Julie Savoie.

Laurie, You and your family are in my thoughts as you have been for so many months. I did not know your mum, but she must have been a wonderful woman to have such a loving, strong family. Cherish your memories and she lives on in your hearts.

Laurie and Sean: Deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your families. I have many fond memories of your Mom and will always be grateful for her caring. I hope that your many happy memories will bring you comfort and peace.

Sean & Laurie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Marla was such a beautiful, kind and caring person. "What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us."

Hoping good memories make you strong during this difficult time. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Braaten purchased flowers (Light In Your Honor Bouquet)

Dear Mac you will be sadly missed by us, the Braaten Family here in BC. Rest in peace, Love you always, Barb & Tom

Dear Laurie and Sean, My heart goes out to you and yours and Rob. I am so sorry. She must have been one amazing beautiful strong woman...because she made you. Your pal, Andrea

Dear Laurie and Sean, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed. Let the fond memories of your time with her get you through this time of sorrow. Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality. May she rest in peace.

My sincere sympathies to all the family. I regret that I never met Muriel in person, but we shared a lot of "family time" via email in the last 20 years. I liked her a lot. ........ (a McKenzie cousin) Doreen Kerr

Kerry and Tamara made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

During this difficult time we would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Heather & Ryan DeBruyn made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

Thinking of you Laurie, and of your family. We are so sorry that you lost your wonderful Mom. Sending much love xo

Barry and Marjorie Wellar made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

So sorry for the loss of your mother, Sean. Our sympathies to all of the family.

Sheri & Steve made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, our hearts are with you.

Leslie Commins Johnston (Scott, Izzy and Audrey) made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

To Laurie Sean and family, Please know that we are thinking of you and how much our family loved Marla and are grateful for friendship over the many years.

Laura and Dave made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

During this difficult time we would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call. Love, Laura and Dave

Terry and Shirley Sutherland made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

Laurie and Sean ~~~ Our love and deepest sympathy on your beloved Mother's passing. Terry and Shirley

Jeff and Nichola made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.

Heather & Geoff Millen made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

Sean & Joanne: Sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking about you and your family.

Adrienne Hunter made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call.

Ainsley Spry and Laura Bomers made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our families to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.

Bev and Brent made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

With heartfelt sympathy, in memory of Auntie Mac

Al & Dot McKenzie made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

A little something to support Mur's furry and feathered friends.

CECILE LE & WENDY PAN made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times. Cecile & Wendy Chrysler store.

Alan & Lynda Halpren made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your families.

Kathy & Ron Clarke made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.

Allan & Sandy made a donation to Wild Bird Care Centre

Dear Sean, Joanne and Kelly, we were so sad to hear about the passing of your mother (grandmother). We know how difficult this is but we hope you find solace knowing that she is at peace. Much love.