My sympathies to the LeRoy family. Regards Beth Higginson

A child sits at the top of the stairs,

Unseen,

Listening,

To the voices below in conversation,

Because there was always so much conversation around the kitchen table

And laughter

And those sounds brought comfort to that child,

Who did not want to leave the house she called home

The brick house on the farm

That never changed

Because she never changed - Grandma

With favorite pies baked

Walks to feed the cats

Or across the street to set the altar,

St. Albert's cheese, fresh honey and heavenly jam

Countless unread novels

A garden full of fresh peas and carrots

Flowers to water

A warm bed during a summer thunderstorm

Trips to the hill where everyone knew her name

Clover adventures traveling back to the creek

A lazy morning under the willow tree

General hospital in the afternoon

Radio playing in the corner

The table set with an extra chair

Should someone come to the door during dinner

But she rarely sat down

Always taking care of everyone first

And that never changed.

When the child grew and joined the conversations around the kitchen table

There was still so much laughter

And comfort in the stories shared

A trip into the yard

As Grandma waited on the porch

Of the brick house on the farm

Home.

Sending deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother.

To Doris' family, Our sympathy and prayers are extended to you. Jim and Marilyn Zaiser

So sorry to hear this sad news. I will always associate Doris with the church at Barb - opening the old door with the big key, and being engaging and engaged - usually with a laugh - on the updates and greetings after the service. My condolences to all the family.

Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your dear mother. We wish we could be there to express our sympathy in person.

Dear Linda, please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. Love,Doug

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May happy family memories of your mom comfort you. She was lucky to have had such a large and loving family and will surely be missed.

Linda we are sending our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mom. We hope you and the family will be comforted by the love of all who were touched during her long life and may you remember the happy times of your years together, sincerely Roger and Joyce Touw

Thinking of you as you prepare to celebrate the life of Doris, your Mom and grandmother. Offering condolences and deepest sympathies ... Kim

To the Cunning and the Leroy families, we offer our deepest sympathy to everyone of you. It was great seeing her last June when I was up visiting from Nova Scotia..

Sending Sincere Condolences in the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts are with you all.

Jeff, Heather, Amy and Craig...Our deepest sympathy for you loss . Draw strength from each other and friends at this time....Arthurs-Zelak Family

To Don, Linda, Patsy and families, Joan (Maggie), Jamie, the Cunning families, Arthur and the Leroy families. Please accept my condolences. I remember those of Doris' generation so well. I wish I could be there to express my sympathies in person. Shirley (Smith) Fourney

Our deepest sympathies to the family for the loss of your loved one.

The LeRoy family: Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Just after we had finished building our house in 2005, I took my mother (Barbara) and father (Bill) to visit Aunt Doris. She suggested that I must need plants and before I knew it, she had the shovel out and a couple of boxes for me to split some of her plants. As I started digging,she kept directing me to more and more areas. I am glad that I had a large trunk space, as I left with an abundance of hostas and phlox, as well as some perennials that I still have not identified! They all continue to flourish in my garden beds today, and I have shared their offspring with my children and friends.

I also remember that everytime we visited Aunt Doris, she always had a cake in the oven, just about ready to eat...she was a wonderful lady.

With Love,

Julie

Please accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. May your fond memories carry you through your grief.

Our condolences on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Our deepest sympathy in your loss. We will miss seeing her at the Heritage.

My sincere sympathies to the Leroy family an specially to Heather, Jeff, Amy and Craig.

Our deepest sympathy to the family, our thoughts are with you all.

We wish to express our condolences at this sad time. Aunt Doris was a wonderful lady. Cousins, you are in our thoughts and prayers...

Please accept our sympathies in the loss of Doris. She was such a kind lady. I can't remember when I met Doris but we always had a great visit. Last fall, I met her at Mike Deans and she told me she was in the Heritage Lodge. A couple of weeks ago, I happened to go by her door and stopped in for a short visit. So glad I did.

Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one.

So sorry for your loss. Doris was such a lovely woman; so kind and friendly.

Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Aunt Doris' smile and laugh always filled us with joy.

So sorry for the loss of your Mother.

My condolences to the LeRoy family on the you mother and grandmother's passing. She always had a lovely hello and a smile. Thinking of you all in this sad time.

So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, wish to express our condolences to the Leroy family Maggie Brock and Wayne

I always enjoyed seeing Doris at the library. My sympathies to Doris's family. She will be missed. Lynda

To the LeRoy family - Please know your are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I found a poem that might bring you comfort. Those we love don't go away- They walk beside us every day - Unseen, unheard but always near - Still loved, still missed and very dear. Take care of each other Donnie and Mary

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Penny, Whitney and Frank

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Grant and Jean Arthurs Larry Brack and Kim Arthurs

Dear LeRoy family Deepest sympathies to everyone at this difficult time;peace and comfort to all of you. She was a wonderful presence in the community and will be missed. Sincerely Alice Higginson MacLaurin

We are thinking of you all at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Steven & Rochelle made a donation to Barb Cemetery

We wish to extend our sympathies to the family. I have nothing but the fondest memories of Doris, she's been a wonderful friend and neighbour.

Dorothy LeRoy made a donation to FONDATION DE L'HOPITAL GENERAL DE HAWKESBURY AND DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Melissa LeRoy made a donation to FONDATION DE L'HOPITAL GENERAL DE HAWKESBURY AND DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Sharon, Dave, Mark, Kristen & Janice made a donation to Barb Cemetery

From our family to all of you, our most heartfelt sympathies. We will be thinking of you this weekend in that special little church with all of your memories, and hope to be there with you in summer. Sharon & Dave & family

Catherine MacMaster made a donation to FONDATION DE L'HOPITAL GENERAL DE HAWKESBURY AND DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

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.

David Le Roy made a donation to Barb Cemetery

James Keill made a donation to Barb Cemetery

Doris was a very special lady and her presence will always be in your hearts.

Bruce & Aileen Cross made a donation to FONDATION DE L'HOPITAL GENERAL DE HAWKESBURY AND DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Joan Quinn made a donation to FONDATION DE L'HOPITAL GENERAL DE HAWKESBURY AND DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

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.

Doreen & Allan McDonald made a donation to Barb Cemetery

So sorry to hear about your loss. Doris was a great lady. Allan and I have fond memories of her. From our family to yours, our deepest sympathies.