Coates

Dear Ted & family, and Joel, Judy, Arthur and families, Our prayers and thoughts have been with you since we learned of Barbara Ann's death. As her 2nd cousin, she, you and your family have always been in my evening prayers. As a student in Europe on 3 occasions and then living in all the Atlantic provinces, I have not been able to keep up with much of the family by way of visits; a regret. Yet, others in the family have tried to keep us informed of our relatives, for which we are thankful. My memories of Barbara Ann are fewer as she was some years older than I, but those I have are of her enjoying sports in school and of being a social and capable person and friendly when I did see her. It is a regret that the Covid-19 pandemic now keeps families apart, particularly at such times of loss and sadness. May these expressions of sympathy and understanding be of support to you now and in the days ahead. Sincere blessings.