Eulogy from Emily Ashworth … September 2nd, 2012
Isabelle Everett was my grandmother, but she was also much more than that, she was my best friend.  I told her everything, from school projects, to drama at the dance studio.  We baked together, we read together, and we played games together.  When I was young we would read Magic Tree House and watch Barney for hours on end, and as I got older we played Nancy Drew computer games and watched TV shows like Miss Marple & Rosemary and Thyme and I read mysteries with vampires in them while she read regular mysteries.  She was always on my side in fights and she helped me with my problems.  I will miss her very much and I hope wherever she went is better than the pain she was in here.
To quote our favorite book, Gran “I love you to the moon and back”….. Emily

Eulogy from Ben Ashworth … September 2nd, 2012
I liked to play games with Gran.  I used to beat Gran at Uno and go fish.  Emmy and I used to play Nancy Drew, Sherlock Holmes and the Hardy Boys too.  How many kids can say they played computer games with their Gran?  And when she could see and drive, we used to go to McDonalds every Friday for chicken nuggets and chocolate milk.  I liked to sleep on the couch by Gran every weekend.  
Now Gran is having fun with Scoobie where every angel likes to be.  I love Gran with all my heart … Ben

I specifically remember the first time that I met Isabelle Everett and I have cherised her friendship ever since.  She was such an experienced, learned, caring person who was also a marvelous problem solver.  Her life experience quite likely shaped her to become who she was.  There were times that she amazed me what she would attempt, like when she drove by herself across Canada to see her sister.  I had pictures in my head of her playing her favourite music, possibly signing along and driving across the flat lands of the prairies.  I can remember thinking "wat a woman!".  There were tales of her experience in the north of Canada, which always impressed me.  Then, of course, there were the times that we spent together over a coffee or a meal when she would talk about all of you and she shared the usual mother concerns about what was happening in various family members' lives.  Latterly, much of the "family talk" included Emily and Benjamin, but I can remember her concerns about some of the other grandchildren.  Concerns, yes, but also that grandmotherly pride in their accomplishments.  I remember her laugh sometimes when she was relating something that Ben had done.  She often expressed her gratitude for you and Scott in providing her with her own space, but with the added benefit of feeling safe with you all around her.  She had such a positive outlook on life that I always think of her glass as "half full".
While Isabelle's suffering is over, there will be a hole in your lives that will never quite be filled.  She was a special lady.
Like I said today "cry when you need to and smile when you can" and cherish the memories.  
With sincere hugs, Jeanette Tootell

Dear Nancy,
I just returned from vacation today (Monday) and received the sad news of your mom's death.  E-mail messages from GNA members have been flying.  I am so sorry to have missed the funeral by one day.  Isabelle was an inspiration to me both at work and Chedoke and in GNA.  She believed in me enough to invite me into the executive as Secretary/Newsletter editor .. something I did for 11 years!!  She taught me the importance of horouring the "personhood" of our patients, and she was so willing recently to share that passion through a video that was made to inspire staff in acute care.  Her dedication to GNA and to younger nurses like me (who are now the age your mom was when I met her) gives me the resolve to do the same for our younger generation of nurses.  I am honoured to have been able to know your mom.  You and your siblings will be in my prayers.
Ester Coker

Dear Nancy & family,
I regret I was unable to attend your Mother's Memorial today.  She was a very special lady and I will always remember her ability to smile and think o others despite what was happening to her personally.  We had many a good laugh in the Ancaster Hydrotherapy pool.
Just know that I will remember her and all of you in my prayers and always be thankful that I met such a beautiful person - your mother!
Sincerely, Patricia Timson

Kathy, Doug, B.J., Danny, Nancy & Stevie: With our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom.  We are remembering many special holiday meals and visits with Isabelle.  She was part of our family too!!  Sincerely, Ray & Carolyn Ross

Isabelle will be missed.  She was a friend, a mentor and an inspiration to so many of her nursing colleagues.  I will always hold her dear in my thoughts.
Fondly, Elaine Crabb-Sheppard (Donald) .. McMaster Hospital & G.N.A.

Dear Nancy:
My thoughts & prayers are with you and all of your family.  Take time to care and rest.  You have been such a great support to your mum .. love Pat Ford

Nancy & Scott:
Mothers are very special and your mother & mother-in-law was a brave, intelligent, thoughtful & caring person.  We shall all miss her but have great memories to give us peace and laughter.  Take care of each other .. Fondly ... Jane Krilyk

Nancy,
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.  My heartfelt sympathy with the loss of your mother .. the Patterson's

Dear Kathy:
The news of your mothers passing is sad indeed.  Please know that your loss is felt by many, and although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort your tomorrow's.  Therefore, when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure .. God Bless ... Your in our thoughts and prayers ... Wendell & Tara Young

There is so much I want to say.... but I don't know how to put it into words... I love you grandma and I thank you for being on my side for the last 32 years... you were one amazing person!! 
Love always and forever, 
Your (fave) eldest Granddaughter

Nicki, Kathy, Chris, Carina, Will and Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know how much she meant to each of you, and she will be with you forever in your memories. Much love to you all and I am keeping you in my thoughts. 
Steph xo

Never will I forget all the great memories you gave me sis.  I love you. Jeannie

From the times I did see your mom, she always made me feel like part of the family. This is a very hard time for you guys, and my heart goes out to you. I know what you are going through, lots of love to you guys

B.J. by knowing you over these many  years, I must have known your mother, even though I never actually met her. Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family.   Wayne and Susan Maynard

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time BJ, can't think of anything harder than what you are going through right now. See you soon,

Lita Saul and Randy Welychka

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Annie "Isabelle" Everett

January 7, 1936 – August 28, 2012

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