Category: T

Thomson, Sharron #160

Honoured by Ted Thomson and Family.

Thank you for purchasing a Leaf of Inspiration honouring Sharron and for supporting your Community Waterfront Park project. Story to follow.

Tasso, Cecile & Fred #96

Honoured by the Priolo Family.

Thank you for purchasing a Leaf of Inspiration honouring Cecile and Fred and for supporting your Community Waterfront Park. Story to follow.

Tremblay, Roland & Thérèse #1945 *

Roland and Thérèse Tremblay were married in 1945. They raised their large French-Canadian family of 11 children in North  Bay, Ontario.

Roland was a very hard working man, a carpenter/builder by trade.  He co-owned a construction business in North Bay, Boulanger & Tremblay Construction and Supply Ltd. from 1956 to 1978. A few of their larger contracts include North Bay Hydro and Cité des Jeunes.  Roland passed away in 1988 at the age of 69.

Thérèse was an extremely busy homemaker, as well as being a kind, patient and loving mother. The family celebrated her 85th birthday on August 4, 2011.  We are truly grateful and blessed to still have this rare gem in our lives.  She now resides at Marina Point.

At last count, September, 2011, there are 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  They all are extremely proud to have such loving parents/grandparents as well as excellent role models.  The legacy of Roland and Therese Tremblay lives in us all.

Roland et Thérèse Tremblay se sont mariés en 1945. À North Bay, ils ont élevé une grande famille canadienne-française composée de onze enfants.

Roland était un homme très travaillant, un menuisier/contracteur de métier.  De 1956 à 1978, il était le co-propriétaire d’une compagnie de construction, Boulanger & Tremblay Construction and Supply Ltd.
Quelques-uns de leurs grands contrats furent les édifices du North Bay Hydro et de l’école Cité des
Jeunes.  Roland est décédé en 1988 à l’âge de 69 ans.

Thérèse était une femme au foyer très occupée, en plus d’être une mère de famille dévouée,
attentionnée et patiente.  La famille a célébré son 85e anniversaire de naissance le 4 août 2011.
Nous sommes tellement reconnaissants et bénis d’avoir cette perle dans notre vie.  Elle habite présentement au foyer Marina Point.  À compter de septembre 2011, elle a 18 petits-enfants et 10 arrière-petits-enfants.  Ils sont tous tellement fiers d’être aimés par des parents/grand-parents qui sont aussi d’excellents modèles pour eux.  L’héritage de Roland et de Thérèse demeure vivant à l’intérieur de nous tous.

Honoured by all their children: Gisèle, Michel, Guy, Patricia, Carole, Louise, Claire,
Joëlle, Denise, Jacques and Claude, and their families.

 

Tanner, Reta #27 *

Honoured by Colin and Joan Vickers.

Reta Tanner was born in 1918 in Riverfield which is located in the Chateauguay Valley region of Quebec.   Reta was involved in the choir, CGIT and Sunday School of Riverfield Presbyterian Church.   After graduating from Howick High School Reta attended The Mother House Secretarial College.   Reta then served in the RCAF #3 Training Command Headquarters in Montreal where she met her husband Richard (Dick) Tanner who was attached to the 401 Fighter Squadron and they married in 1942.  During this time Reta knit, sewed and joined the others in entertaining our soldiers. After Lorne and Lorraine were born they moved to Toronto in 1954 as Dick continued his career with the Canadian Pacific Railway.  Like many parents time was spent with Cub, Scouts, Guides, hockey, dance lessons, etc.  As well, Reta showed leadership and dedication as she became involved in the Thornhill Presbyterian Church … Sunday School, pot luck suppers, picnics and skating parties.

In 1956 she began her career as a Secretary with the North York Board of Education retiring in 1976 to enjoy her grandchildren.  Along the way she was a guide, friend and inspiration to many including Joan Vickers who resides in North Bay.

Outside of work she helped organize the Kind Hearts Club in Willowdale.  The members reached out to seniors in the community providing games, concerts, suppers, sales and bazaars.  In addition, Reta and Dick welcomed several teenage members of the Toronto Marlies to their home with some eventually joining the NHL including Bob Dailey, Frank Hamill, Fred Barrett and Mark and Marty Howe.

Reta and Dick moved to the Barrie area where Reta continued to serve and lead including her work with the Women’s Missionary Society.  Dick and Reta travelled extensively enjoying 57 years of marriage until Dick’s passing in 2000.  In 2002 Reta chose to live in Tollendale Village, an innovative seniors’ complex in Barrie where she served three years as secretary of the Tenants Committee.

She organized a knitters group which has knit thousand of little Izzy Dolls.  These dolls are carried by our soldiers today as they serve overseas.  They are given to children in war torn countries … many of whom have only a stick and stones to play with.  Also, they have knit baby clothes, pneumonia vests and blankets that are provided to “Canadian Food for Children” to be sent to orphanages and children’s hospitals in Asia and Africa.   A visit to Reta’s suite often reveals a “room full” of these special gifts!

For several years Reta has been co-leader for the Tollendale Fitness Group.
A faithful servant, Reta continues with a Bible Study group.

Reta is the deserved matriarch of her family.  She has loved and guided her children,  grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and young hockey players.  At work, Reta was an exemplary employee, role model and friend to teachers, support staff, students and
administration.  In the community and overseas, Reta has reached out to children, youth, seniors, members of her church and soldiers. In retirement she has been called to support her peers
where she resides and continues her outreach activities.

While Reta shies away from well-deserved praise, she is someone who is making a difference.