My sweet courageous Auntie Anne, my heart aches from your passing. There are so many childhood memories I have of spending time at your house, with Uncle Ronnie and the boys. We were all so close, and shared a special bond. I loved how every time we would come back from Florida it meant spending the last weekend of the summer at your house. I loved coming down for Thanksgiving too, and always prayed my parents were too tired to drive home, so that we could sleep over, cos that was always SO much fun! I would get giddy every Christmas knowing Christmas day would be spent with you, Uncle Ronnie, and the boys. And how us girls (My Mom, Tara, you and myself) would brave White Oaks Mall and do last minute Christmas shopping. I remember having "beautiful lawn" competitions, where it was the O'Connell's vs. the Thompson's. Remember how we would have BBQ's in the summer? And how we went through a "rib" phase, where we would come to your place for them, and then you ours? And when I was little, I would get so excited because I knew after dinner, I would get to sing and dance my heart out in your living room on the "stage", while you passed around a glass dish for donations from my audience! Haha We had so much fun together, didn't we? You were our only relatives in Ontario from back home, and because of that it allowed us to spend so much time together, and I cherish that deeply. I miss you terribly, and I thank God for all of the beautiful memories we created together, they will last for an eternity. Things will never be the same again, but hopefully in time our hearts won't hurt as much. I pray that Uncle Ronnie, Brian, and David are able to get through this incredibly difficult time, and that they heal from this tragic loss. Please watch over them Auntie Anne. I hate that this has happened, but I am relieved to know you are out of pain and suffering. Love you always, and much love to my Uncle Ronnie – whom I adore, and my Cousins Brian and David who both hold such a special place in my heart. I love you ALL forever and always, XOXO Jen