“Sally was one of the most gracious and kind people I ever knew.  To think that she put up with Pete Purcell for all those years and finally terminated him from Hy’s when she HAD to, although they remained the best of friends and Pete always thought the world of her.  Sally was universally respected by both clients and staff – and made a positive impression on everyone. “

When we ever got sick my mom ,would worry but, smile and I remember one specific occasion Lisa and I ,Tammy were sick I was about 16  and my mom said, there was only one thing to do  . lLisa looked up into mom,s green eyes with wonder and we both said  "what "' she opened the back door to her bedroom which faced the backyard and look she said," God is here it is snowing" and without another second gone by our mom jumped into the snow in her night gown . It made us laugh soo hard we forgot we were sick . Bev i wish she could jump for you too. I,m sure she is .

Of all the wonderful memories I have of Aunt Sally, living with her, Uncle Dan, Grandma and Grandpa during my 7th grade was the most awesome experience any young girl could have.  I had never flown before nor been anywhere so here I was, embarking on this wonderous adventure to NB, on my way to live with the most popular aunt in our family.  Although loved and adored by all, it was the youngster's who came running the minute Aunt Sally showed up.

I remember one day, in particular, where she spent the entire day with me.  She had my hair put up in curls, showed me how to apply makeup and dressed me in one of her most elegant saris.  I then accompanied her and Uncle Dan to my "first" ever grown up dance where the most handsome man in the world asked me to dance - and yes, he was a young doctor.  I thought I'd died and gone to heaven.              

Aunt Sally was beautiful, charming, witty, elegant and well educated.  She was soft and warm, caring and giving.  And - she was  also one of the greatest storytellers of all time...LOL 

We became very close during those months and formed a special bond that remains to this day.  It took me many years before the pain of her death subsided.  I know, if Aunt Sally were here today, she would be one of my greatest supporters, providing me with all the love and support I need to battle the beast I'm living with. 

Dear Aunt Sally, I dropped a tear in the ocean.  The day you find it is the day I will stop missing you.

My dear Aunt Sally has such an enormous presence.  Anyone who had ever met her would never forget her.  I didn't get to see her often enough, but any time I did, I have such fond memories of her always managing to pull me aside for some 'quality girl talk'.   She'd ask me about boys (I was a teenager at the time), and give me some wise words of advice, most often about being a confident and beautiful young woman and not to waste time with idiots!  She would also be so candid, with a wink and a giggle, I wouldn't know what to say (which is a rare thing!), which would make her laugh even more.  

She was such a good story teller, she would always have us laughing with her antics and crazy self-confidence.  She'd burst into songs like "tru-ra-lu-ra-lu-ra" or "when a man loves a woman" without any prompting at all or a care for what others might think of her.

I remember visiting the condo in Toronto when I was in University and she would get such a charge out of how the security guys always just buzzed me in.  I didn't visit often enough, but I'd say I was there to see Sally and they assumed I was her daughter and let me right in.  I take that as a big compliment. 

So many fond memories of such a bright light - in life so loved, and never forgotten. 

Your niece,

Crystal Mackay

I remember as a child growing up when it rained mom used to sing "Just a walking in the Rain" and we would sing along with her and she'd dance around the house singing to make us laugh.  It made the day much more fun.