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Gwendolyn J. (Wendy) Martindale
August 1, 1952 ~ July 7, 2010 (age 57) 57 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Curtis Johanson
July 15, 2010 12:32 PM
Hello Harvey,
Allow me to extend to you my support and sympathy over the tragic loss of Wendy, your life companion. From time to time I would hear from Joyce, her sister, of your dedicated care in her time of need. As a cancer care worker I have learned that life is not about what is fair or what is not fair, it just is. There is no understanding why Wendy should be taken away from us. Her passing leaves all of us diminished.
Allow me to extend to you my support and sympathy over the tragic loss of Wendy, your life companion. From time to time I would hear from Joyce, her sister, of your dedicated care in her time of need. As a cancer care worker I have learned that life is not about what is fair or what is not fair, it just is. There is no understanding why Wendy should be taken away from us. Her passing leaves all of us diminished.
Message from Barbara Jeffrey
July 14, 2010 12:34 PM
I never get to the summer solstice without thinking of the Community Services parties you and Wendy hosted in Red Deer. It was the tangible beginning of summer for us all. And from a home that looked over the escarpment in Red Deer, with the photo of the view from the 1950's, I think.
Wendy really did have the courage of her convictions. She had wonderful ideas and quietly sought to put them into place. She also did what more Canadians should do if they want to get a clearer picture of what our country has to offer: work in the middle, east and west!
She was lucky to have such support through her shortened life, Harvey.
Wendy really did have the courage of her convictions. She had wonderful ideas and quietly sought to put them into place. She also did what more Canadians should do if they want to get a clearer picture of what our country has to offer: work in the middle, east and west!
She was lucky to have such support through her shortened life, Harvey.
Message from Suzanne Hickey
July 12, 2010 2:56 PM
Was so sorry to hear of Wendy's passing. I knew her when I was at Fish Creek and she was in our Rimbey office, always a great smile and full of life. She will be missed. My thoughts are with the family. Suzanne
Message from Joan Levesque
July 12, 2010 1:34 PM
Wendy's family,
My deepest sympathy. I was lucky enough to know Wendy at my first arrival on the AMNB board. I could easily see a freindly, generous, dedicated and upright women. She was a good communicator and I certainly learned a lot from her. My prayers goes for Wendy of course and all her loved ones. Joan Levesque
My deepest sympathy. I was lucky enough to know Wendy at my first arrival on the AMNB board. I could easily see a freindly, generous, dedicated and upright women. She was a good communicator and I certainly learned a lot from her. My prayers goes for Wendy of course and all her loved ones. Joan Levesque
Message from Olesya
July 11, 2010 6:53 PM
Harvey
My deepest sympathies...Be strong. Olesya.
My deepest sympathies...Be strong. Olesya.
Message from Kay Borovec (coop)
July 11, 2010 6:16 PM
Harvey
I am so sorry to hear about Wendy. Words cannot express my sympathies enough.
I am so sorry to hear about Wendy. Words cannot express my sympathies enough.
Message from Susan Fullerton
July 11, 2010 5:59 PM
To Harvey and all of Wendy's Family;
I am so sorry to learn of Wendy's passing.....She was a courageous warrier in the face of this horrible disease. She will be sorely missed.
It was thru Hospitality Saint John that I met Wendy. I drove her back to work from a couple of meetings and really enjoyed being with her.
I remember taking her to lunch at the Union Club soon after I heard of her illness, and she was so positive and upbeat and fun!
We all had fun the night that Wendy and Harvey and Ross and Willa came to our house for dinner, and I tried to cook something worthy of two Cordon Bleu Chefs.......we had a great time, and the meal was eaten, so it must have been OK....
Shortly after that, I lost my beloved father and my social life ground to a halt..I feel badly about that.
I read Wendy's blog regularly, and marvelled at her strength and I, like many people, thought that if anyone could overcome this horrendous disease, it would be Wendy.
I was so sad to read of her passing......she was a bright light.
My husband, Edward and I send our sincerest condolences to you all.
Susan Fullerton
I am so sorry to learn of Wendy's passing.....She was a courageous warrier in the face of this horrible disease. She will be sorely missed.
It was thru Hospitality Saint John that I met Wendy. I drove her back to work from a couple of meetings and really enjoyed being with her.
I remember taking her to lunch at the Union Club soon after I heard of her illness, and she was so positive and upbeat and fun!
We all had fun the night that Wendy and Harvey and Ross and Willa came to our house for dinner, and I tried to cook something worthy of two Cordon Bleu Chefs.......we had a great time, and the meal was eaten, so it must have been OK....
Shortly after that, I lost my beloved father and my social life ground to a halt..I feel badly about that.
I read Wendy's blog regularly, and marvelled at her strength and I, like many people, thought that if anyone could overcome this horrendous disease, it would be Wendy.
I was so sad to read of her passing......she was a bright light.
My husband, Edward and I send our sincerest condolences to you all.
Susan Fullerton
Message from Joanna Manning
July 11, 2010 1:29 PM
Wendy was one of the first people I met when I moved to Saint John from Ontario.
We experienced an immediate rapport and she later continued her dedication and commitment to her yoga practice with me when I taught in the city. A little later she was a delightful, understanding ‘boss’ at the New Brunswick Museum; we wept together when I moved away.
Wendy was the main motivation in my applying for a grant from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation for a grant to offer yoga classes for women also continuing their journey. She wrote an eloquent letter in support saying how yoga had helped and sustained her. I was so happy to be able to tell Wendy a few weeks ago that I had received the grant. When classes begin in September they will be offered in her memory.
We also shared a love of cats, books, Frenchy’s, laughter, art, lobster, good writing and painting our toenails bright colours. During recent months I shared Wendy’s brew of lemonade, whether is was sweet or bitter.
Her spirit lives on each time I roll out my yoga mat.
Warrior Woman
Taking the posture of strength
You reached out with energy and delight in life,
Breathing deeply into each new moment.
We are left to re-learn the meaning of non-attachment.
On a shimmering, golden dawn
Your spirit flew upward
Into the pure light of Samadhi
To begin its new journey.
Namaste
joanna manning
We experienced an immediate rapport and she later continued her dedication and commitment to her yoga practice with me when I taught in the city. A little later she was a delightful, understanding ‘boss’ at the New Brunswick Museum; we wept together when I moved away.
Wendy was the main motivation in my applying for a grant from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation for a grant to offer yoga classes for women also continuing their journey. She wrote an eloquent letter in support saying how yoga had helped and sustained her. I was so happy to be able to tell Wendy a few weeks ago that I had received the grant. When classes begin in September they will be offered in her memory.
We also shared a love of cats, books, Frenchy’s, laughter, art, lobster, good writing and painting our toenails bright colours. During recent months I shared Wendy’s brew of lemonade, whether is was sweet or bitter.
Her spirit lives on each time I roll out my yoga mat.
Warrior Woman
Taking the posture of strength
You reached out with energy and delight in life,
Breathing deeply into each new moment.
We are left to re-learn the meaning of non-attachment.
On a shimmering, golden dawn
Your spirit flew upward
Into the pure light of Samadhi
To begin its new journey.
Namaste
joanna manning
Message from Pauline Cronin
July 11, 2010 11:03 AM
Dear Harvey,
I first met Wendy when she appeared as a guest on our show "Daytime" to talk about events at the museum. Later, we often ohhmmed together at yoga classes held by Debra Bathgate. I liked Wendy instantly and was uplifted in her company. She has been an inspiration in the way she lived her life while battling this disease.
My heartfelt condolences. I know you will miss her terribly.
Sincerely,
Pauline Cronin
I first met Wendy when she appeared as a guest on our show "Daytime" to talk about events at the museum. Later, we often ohhmmed together at yoga classes held by Debra Bathgate. I liked Wendy instantly and was uplifted in her company. She has been an inspiration in the way she lived her life while battling this disease.
My heartfelt condolences. I know you will miss her terribly.
Sincerely,
Pauline Cronin
Message from Pat Fanjoy
July 10, 2010 4:09 PM
My condolences to Wendy's family. I was shocked to read of her death. I met Wendy through the Breast Cancer Survivors' group meetings at St. Joseph's Hospital for I too am a breast cancer survivor. I admired her determination. Her spirit, her smile and her humour touched me.
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Message from lesia & john
July 10, 2010 3:00 AM
when life gives you lemons.....Wendy made as much damn lemonade as she possibly could. I admire her journey, her sharing, her humour, her introducing me to 'Frenchy's', her calm beneath the boils and toils of life, and our visits, from the extreme west coast to the east and red deer in between, and sharing of literature and good reads. I will miss knowing she is there, but take comfort that she is 'somewhere' else.
Harvey, I am glad you were with her all along.
Harvey, I am glad you were with her all along.
Message from Bill Birse
July 9, 2010 5:27 PM
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Wendy's passing and offer our condolences to Harvey and family and friends.. After reading her blog, it was amazing the parallel events we shared in our lives from working with the Alberta Government to getting an OFY grant to an interrest in museums and now this--getting cancer with numb fingers and toes and an aversion to eating.
During a phase of my treatment, I wrote and published a book dealing with this cancer business. I titled it 'The Amazing Thing about Grace' and certainly would have sent Wendy a copy had I known of her situation. I would be more than happy to send you one Harvey if you can respond with your mailing address.
Our thoughts are with you.
Bill and Sandee Birse
During a phase of my treatment, I wrote and published a book dealing with this cancer business. I titled it 'The Amazing Thing about Grace' and certainly would have sent Wendy a copy had I known of her situation. I would be more than happy to send you one Harvey if you can respond with your mailing address.
Our thoughts are with you.
Bill and Sandee Birse
Message from Michele Donnelly
July 9, 2010 5:09 PM
Hear, Hear Wendy!
Must be said in the most confident of voices for a Life Well Lived!
We will always remember your quiet humour and steadfast determination. Especially when shopping. Thank you Wendy.
Love Michele and Maxine Smith
Must be said in the most confident of voices for a Life Well Lived!
We will always remember your quiet humour and steadfast determination. Especially when shopping. Thank you Wendy.
Love Michele and Maxine Smith
Message from Norma-Jean
July 9, 2010 5:01 PM
Harvey, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Norma-Jean
Ponoka, Alberta
Norma-Jean
Ponoka, Alberta
Message from Shirley Dye
July 9, 2010 2:46 PM
I kew Wendy had cancer but assumed she would win the battle, so it was a shock to hear of her passing. I enjoyed knowing Wendy while she was in Red Deer. My sympathy to Harvey.
Shirley Dye
Shirley Dye
Message from Faye Pearson
July 9, 2010 1:01 PM
Dear Harvey
I can only imagine your grief at the tremendous loss of Wendy. We, who were colleagues will miss her expertise and her willingness to guide and teach us. We shared many laughs and chats over the years and I will miss her. I only hope wonderful memories of your years with Wendy, will comfort you in the difficult days to come.
Faye Pearson
I can only imagine your grief at the tremendous loss of Wendy. We, who were colleagues will miss her expertise and her willingness to guide and teach us. We shared many laughs and chats over the years and I will miss her. I only hope wonderful memories of your years with Wendy, will comfort you in the difficult days to come.
Faye Pearson
Message from Pat Marshall & Jim Calver
July 8, 2010 3:36 PM
Thanks for everything Wendy. Condolences to you Harvey, we will be thinking of you.
Message from Nadine Bolton
July 8, 2010 9:42 AM
The friendliest smile I have ever known, it radiated warmth to everyone around. I am so sad for all who never met her.
Nadine Bolton.
Nadine Bolton.
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