Friday, April 13, 2012
We have copied these Guest Book(10 entries) found in Passages with The Winnipeg Free Press to share with visitors to this site. I had the pleasure of taking Vernice to and from her dialysis appointments 3 times a week. She is and always will be one of my favorite patients and loved our talks of her favorite foods and recipes!! We all at Medi Van will miss you so very much Vernice. Whistle dogs at A&W will not be the same without you!! - Posted by: Megan (Medi Van employee) on: Apr 11, 2012 Vernese was my second cousin, first cousin to my mother, Joyce Simmons. She was a very loving person who was able to maintain a strong family tie to her sister in Barbados, her nieces and nephew and their children despite many miles between them. Her spirit was strong and she had a very contented happy life in Winnipeg with visits to Barbados on occasion, the land of her birth. She just loved working with and being a part of the Leach family. She took pride in her work and spent many years with all of the wonderful people who came into her life. Vernese, we were so proud to have you in our family. You touched many lives. Your spirit will live on among us. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Antoinette Zloty (Cousin) on: Apr 11, 2012 I will always remember her enthusiasm and straight forward responses. There was an honesty about it that even at times would be hard to bear. God has given us all gifts to share and vernese has fullfilled this, and so I have no doubt that she is at peace and rejoicing in his house! - Posted by: Judy Friesen (second couisin) on: Apr 11, 2012 At 6 am one summer morning at Mr (Searle) and Mrs Leach's cottage, Vernese surprised me as I was sitting on the floor in front of the fridge drinking a coke. Her comment? Not a very healthy breakfast, Wendy. - Posted by: Wendy Dahlgren (Friend through Linda) on: Apr 8, 2012 My memories of the Leach family are entwined with dear Vernese. She was always there for us as we grew up, with a ready smile and a willingness to "cut us some slack" when we stepped over the line. What a woman! - Posted by: Kathy England (Friend) on: Apr 8, 2012 To a dear loving Aunt who gave selflessly of herself to friends and family.We will miss you Aunt Vern. We will miss your loud and hearty laughter, your witty retorts,your debative "the fact remains" but most of all we will miss YOU. Rest in Peace VVP and God Bless. - Posted by: Hugo Craig (Nephew) on: Apr 8, 2012 ZELDA AND I WILL MISS HER AT THE TABLE.SHE WAS A LOVELY LADIE.SHE WAS LOVED BY MANY OF THE SAFF. - Posted by: MARGARET (FRIEND) on: Apr 7, 2012 I will always remember the warm and welcoming smile with which she greeted everyone God bless your soul. May you rest in peace - Posted by: matthew jones (Friend) on: Apr 7, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. I will always remember Vernese with that ready smiling face that greeted you. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Lexi Smith (Friend) on: Apr 6, 2012 I'll miss her jokes,her advice, her wllingness to listen,her straight talking so that you knew just where you stood. She would say something and when I would be laughing she'd say "Don't laugh" and then she'd start to laugh. Or she'd make a point and end by saying "Just call it a day." I found that when talking to her I'd say the same thing. When I'd phone her after a long time she'd say"Well,well,well." Then I'd say "How are you Miss V?" She'd say"The old girl is still here." She called me V. Then we'd be on the phone for an hour or more catching up. Rest in peace Miss V. God bless. - Posted by: Vinny Ashton (Friend) on: Apr 6, 2012
