Memorials

CHAMBERS--In memory of our mother, Pearl Chambers.
What would we give her hand to clasp,
Her patient face to see,
To hear her voice, to see her smile
As in the days that used to be,
But some sweet day we'll meet again
Beyond the toil and strife,
And clasp each other's hand once more
In Heaven, that happy life.
'Tis but a year ago today
Since God called you away.
And we who loved you most of all
Miss you more each day.
--Brock and Brenda; Phyllis and Bob; James and Helen and families.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 19, 2006

CHAMBERS--In loving memory of my dear wife, Pearl Chambers.
Don't grieve for me, from pain I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid, you see.
I took his hand when I heard his call
I turned around and left it all.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found the peace on a sunny day.
If my parting has left a void
Then I fill it with remembered joys
A family shared a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will mess.
My life has been full
I've savoured much.
Good family, good times, a loved one's touch.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now, from pain I'm free.
Sadly missed and always remembered, husband King Chambers, Russ, Chris and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 26, 2006

CHAMBERS--In memory of my mother Pearl Chambers.
A million times we thought of you
A million times we cried.
If love alone could save you
You never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a place
No one could ever fill.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.
Always in our hearts, lovingly remembered by your daughter, Lois and Jerry Bond and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 26, 2006

COSBY--In memory of Alex Andrew Cosby 1973 and Pearl Cosby CHAMBERS 2005
Every day, in some small way,
Memories of you come our way.
Though absent, you are ever near,
Still missed, still loved, and ever dear.
Your family, Helen, Lois, Phyliss, Brenda, Russel, King and grandchildren.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 25, 2007

CHAMBERS--In loving memory of Pearl Chambers, who left us July 19, 2005.
Loving memories never die
As years roll on and days pass by.
In our hearts a memory is kept
Of the ones we love and will never forget.
Remembered by King Chambers.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 23, 2008

CHAMBERS--In loving memory of Pearl, July 19, 2005.
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near.
Still loved, still missed, and very dear.
Loved always, Helen and James, Brenda and Brock, Lois and Jerry, Russ and Chris and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 23, 2008

CHEECHOO--In memory of, Lillian (nee Gilpin), September 10, 1927-July 4, 2001.
Though absent, you are very near.
It's sad to walk the path without you by our side
But to all there comes a moment
When the paths of life divide
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
For all that life has given us
And all that's left to do
Your words, advice and love will live through us
And continue on through
Until our paths cross once more.
--Loving you always, forgetting you never, your children, grandchildren and Jabans.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 3, 2002

CHEECHOO--In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Michael, May 3, 1998.
Our lives go on without you,
And nothing is the same.
We have to hide our heartache,
When someone speaks your name,
Sad are these hearts that love you,
Silent the tears that fall,
Living our lives without you,
Is the hardest part of all.
You did so many things for us,
Your heart was kind and true,
And when we needed someone,
We could always count on you.
The special years will not return,
When we were all together,
But with the love within our hearts,
You will be with us forever.
--Sadly missed and always remembered by your mom, and brother Christopher.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 2, 2001

CHEECHOO--In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Michael, May 3, 1998.
You had a smile for everyone
You had a heart of gold
You left the sweetest memories
This world could ever hold
No one knows how much we miss you
No one knows the bitter pain
We have suffered since we lost you
Life has never been the same
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard, but always near
Still loved, still missed and very dear
It's the way he lived,
The lives he touched, the promises he kept
It's the man he was
Your life, son, was a job well done
Although we smile and make no fuss,
No one misses him more than us;
And when old times we often recall,
That's when we miss him most of all.
--Sadly missed and always remembered by your Mom and brother Christopher.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 1, 2002

CHEECHOO-In loving memory of a dear son and brother Michael, who passed away May 3, 1998.
We remember you in silence.
We so often speak your name,
We feel again the bitter blow.
That never should have came.
Mornings when we wake,
And remember you have gone.
No one knows the heartache,
But you want us to carry on.
Our hearts still feel the sadness,
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.
Our thoughts remain with you,
The void no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
It is said that time heals everything,
But we know it isn’t so.
Because it hurts as much today,
As it did five years ago.
--Always lovingly remembered and dearly missed by Mom and brother Christopher.
Memoriam, publication not submitted
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

CHEECHOO, Michael--In loving memory of a very dear son and brother Michael who passed away May 3, 1998.
It has been six long years that
You have left us in tears,
Happy memories, linger with us
You are still in spirit with us,
I'd like to be able to see you,
I'd like to be able to say,
That one little phrase, that everyone says
How are you today?
But since I cannot do that
I'll picture in my mind,
Your big wide smile,
Your bright brown eyes,
And I know your answer, "Oh, I'm just fine."
Sadly missed and always remembered by your Mom and brother Christopher & family
Manitoulin Expositor, April 28, 2004

CHEECHOO--In loving memory of a dear son and brother Michael, May 3, 1998.
In a quiet little graveyard
Not very far away
Lies the most wonderful person
Who we lost seven years ago today
We remember his smile
And his heart of gold
He was the dearest young gentleman
This world could ever hold.
We miss you in so many ways
We miss the things you used to say
There is not a day we don't think of you
We often speak your name.
We have many special memories
And all your love held in our hearts
Life is very hard without you
It left a wound that never heals
And the ache and pain will always stay
And all the tears we shed, we can wipe away.
But your memories they can not take
As you are so special to all of us.
And very sadly and deeply missed.
We love you forever.
--Forever missed but remembered daily by Mom and brother C.J. and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 4, 2005

CHEECHOO--In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Michael, who passed away May 3, 1998.
We little knew that morning
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories
Your love is still our guide
And though we cannot see you
You're always at our side.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again.
Always loved and sadly missed but remembered daily by Mom and brother CJ and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 3, 2006

CHEECHOO-In loving memory of a dear Son and brother, Michael, who passed away on May 3, 1998.
The blow was great, the shock severe.
We little thought the end was near.
And only those who have lost can tell
The pain of parting without farewell.
More each day we miss him,
Friends may think the wound is healed,
But they little know the sorrow
That lies in our hearts concealed.
Some day we hope to meet him
Some day, we know not when.
To clasp his hand in a better land
Never to part again!
Always loved and remembered daily but sadly missed by Mom and brother C.J. and family.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 2, 2007

CHEECHOO--In loving memory of a very dear son and brother, Michael, who passed away May 3, 1998.
Our life goes on without you
But nothing is the same.
We have to hide our heartaches
When someone mentions your name.
You did so many things for us
Your heart was kind and true
And when we needed someone
We could always count on you.
Silent are the tears that fall
Living our lives without you
Is the hardest part of all.
The special times will not return
When we were all together
But with the love within our hearts
You will walk with us forever.
Always loved and remembered daily, but sadly missed by Mom and brother CJ and all the family.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 30, 2008

CHEECHOO--In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Michael, who passed away on May 3, 1998.
He meant so much to us
But nothing we can say
Can tell the sadness in our hearts
As we think of him each day
He always was true and tender
He lived his life
For those he loved
And those he loved remember
Put your arms around him Lord
Treat him with special care
Make up for all he suffered
And all that seems unfair.
In our memory you are near
Loved, remembered, and longed for always,
With the passing of each year.
Sadly missed, always loved and remembered daily by Mom, brother C.J. and all the family.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 29, 2009

CHISHOLM-In loving memory of a dear husband, Roy Chisholm who passed away April 9, 1970.
"Time cannot steal the treasures that we carry in our Hearts".
Sadly missed by wife Edythe.
Manitoulin Expositor, date unknown
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

CHISHOLM-In loving memory of a dear husband Roy Chisholm, who passed away April 9, 1970.
Those we love we never lose,
For always they will be,
Loved, remembered, treasured
Always in our memory.
Sadly missed by wife Edythe.
The Manitoulin Expositor, April 4, 1974
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

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