Thursday, September 17, 2015
I first met Elizabeth about 2 years ago in the hallways at Sherbrooke. I was introduced to her by my Mom’s Physiotherapist Dorothy, as I was helping out with Mom’s wheelchair physio-therapy. Dorothy would often drive Elizabeth home from Sherbrooke as they both lived in the same complex.
Upon hearing her last name I discovered her husband & I had worked together over 30 years previous at Uranerz. While Heinz was not my immediate supervisor I had the opportunity of working in the same department. I always wished Heinz were my boss back then - he was kind, funny, a hard worker, easygoing, fair & just great to be around.
When I mentioned this to Elizabeth she immediately explained everything to Heinz.
Upon introducing her & Heinz to my Mom - I was thrilled she took special care to memorize our names. We often met in the hallways or at gatherings near the fireplace as I am at Sherbrooke often. Our encounters became very comfortable & we always chatted - the 4 of us. Some days my Mom & Heinz had good days & sometimes not so good. Elizabeth was always friendly & always took the time to speak directly to Mom as well as myself. I was amazed at her energy & her enthusiasm in caring for Heinz.
I know she was very excited for her recent trip to visit family in the Maritimes. I was extremely saddened to hear of her death & already miss her sunny presence a lot. Her vibrancy & joy in life as well as her dedication to Heinz will always be an inspiration to me.
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have made her acquaintance & to have shared a bit of her life. She was an amazing women to say the very least!
My sincerest condolences go out to her entire family.
