Good Bye Great Aunty June & 100yrs of Morses on the Farm

So I took my kids to the cemetery today so they could ask very… interesting questions… things like: Why is there a hole in the ground? How did they dig that hole? Is someone going to fill the hole? Why are they putting flowers in the hole? Can I put one in the hole (which they let them do)? Why is the jar in the hole? Is it a MAGIC jar? When are the flowers coming out? and the all time favourite – Where are we going next? The funniest answer to one of their questions BEFORE we got to the cemetery was my mom’s to the question – What is a cemetery? – her response… a field! Oh dear! So now I am pretty sure we will have some interesting moments when one of the boys yells out LOOK there is a CEMETERY and there are COWS in it!

Cheeky Monkeys I Love Them So (Zander on left)

Cheeky Monkeys I Love Them So (Zander on left)

Our Dolly

Our Dolly

Now for the reason we were at said field.. I mean cemetery… A year ago on February 25th my Grandma MacLean’s youngest sister June passed away. That year half of her ashes were buried with her husband and the other half were held onto until today where her kids were able to fulfil her final request and place them with her parents.

Great Aunt June Now at Peace

Great Aunt June Now at Peace

Her son did a short reading of scripture and said a few words and then they placed the ashes in the hole and had people put roses with them. Pink and white – they even let each of our boys and a couple of my mom’s cousins’ kids (she has 5) do so. There was quite a nice sized group and one of the other sisters said a few words.

Urn and Roses that Went Into the Grave

Urn and Roses that Went Into the Grave

Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Morse

Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Morse

Right next to my Great Grandparents was the grave of my Great GREAT Grandma as well! The plaque has been jarred lose so there are plans to replace it but it was really special to be able to visit so many generation of my family at once!

Great Great Grandma

Great Great Grandma

The day was warm and the sun bright and the kids did so well. Trinity had to be taken into the shade after a bit but all in all it felt like we all really paid proper respect to Great Aunt June.  A couple of my Uncles and one of my Aunts was there as well. Though I did not know the names of most of the extended family it was great to meet them again.

Paying Our Respects

Paying Our Respects

Great Aunty

Great Aunty

My Mom and Another Great Aunty

My Mom and Another Great Aunty

After the cemetery we all headed to the hall for lunch and visiting. At that point Aunty June’s son said a few more things.., reminded us about my grandma’s childhood (her father died when Aunty June was only 1 leaving my great grandma to support 12 people during the depression!) and what wonderful people we can claim relation to who have gone before us.

Made by My Grandpa Donated to Hall

Made by My Grandpa Donated to Hall

Plaque Under

Plaque Under

After that my Uncle Wayne presented my surviving Great Uncle with two plaques commemorating the fact that the Morse family has farmed on the same plot of land for 100yrs! He is in his 80’s himself and now one of his nephews also farms with him. What an accomplishment! We took pictures of him and his wife and then all the surviving siblings as well with the plaques! I just know my Grandma would be proud!

Surving Brother and Sister and His Wife

Surving Brother and Sisters and His Wife

The Plaques

The Plaques

My Cousin Veronika and her boyfriend made it a little before the speeches so I did get in a visit with at least one of my cousins. She will be in the city at the end of August and I am really looking forward to having her over for visiting and dinner. We did not stay too long after the presentation as we had to head back home, stopping off for a quick hello and giving me the chance to peek at Karyn’s new place and then home for the night.

Cousin Veronika and Me

Cousin Veronika and Me

Mom and Her Cousin Barbara

Mom and Her Cousin Barbara

The drive past Karyn’s was a bit hairy as we had severe thunderstorm warnings but we made it home in one piece and just a little soggy. Thankful to be home and feeling good about the day I am looking forward to tomorrow and the Heritage Festival… here is hoping the weather works in our favour.

It Got Dark and Wet FAST!

It Got Dark and Wet FAST!

So tonight I ask everyone to say a little word for a loved one they have had to say good bye to for now and remember that they are all so proud of us! I know my Grandma MUST be watching over my 4 kids. She always said she loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren best of all! Bless!

Ken  and Myself

Ken and Myself

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