Alice D. Kipp

I prayed for Alice this morning that she may be happy and at peace. I prayed also for you, her family, as you go through this time of transition and morn the loss of your mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Alice was a lovely woman...warm, caring, kind, positive in outlook, and very, very friendly. Whenever our paths crossed over the years she would always greet me with a big smile and take the time to ask how I was doing. After we would part, I would always feel good inside and happy that we had bumped into each other. I am now 59 years old, but I have known Alice since I was a very little girl; we were next door neighbours. This morning I found myself smiling to myself as an image popped up in my mind of me as a little girl, standing in Alice's backyard with Marie and the other kids. We were all munching on fruit flavoured ice cubes that Alice had made for us all. As I munched away, I remember thinking that it was so cool that she would do that for us kids. What a wonderful memory. It is a gift to have known her. In closing, there is a prayer that I say every Christmas morning before I start my day for those who have touched me in this life and who are no longer with us: my dad, my late grandparents, uncles, aunts, and all those who I have loved and cared about. They are a part of me forever as Alice will always be a part of you and all of us who have been touched by her. I offer it now to Alice. May you be at peace. May you be at rest. May you be happy. May you be free.

It is hard to come up with the words that can magically heal the heartache that so many feel. These words have clearly not yet been created. BUT when I think of Alice and Bill I smile and remember how they made me feel important and touched my life more than they likely knew. So as I smile today thinking of them together again, I want to share what they have taught me. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal xoxoxo The Aggelakos Family

Aunt Alice - We'll miss your calm spirit and your listening ears. Your steadfast character is one that you have certainly shared and modelled in both Marie and Glenn. You should be proud. Realizing that this year has been one of many new adventures and life changing moments, I did want to commend you on achieving a personal goal of yours, which was moving to the apartments at Cherryhill. You've shown again, your great strength and resilience throughout all of this. I realize it wasn't a long time, however you made some great memories there with your daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren and sisters. These will be cherished for time to come. We'll miss you and are glad to know you are at peace now and again reunited with Bill and dad in a much better place. Love, Cheryl and Darren

(Donated to London Food Bank)