Before they were grandparents, they were survivors.
Living nearly 70 years in Vancouver, Titanic survivor Bertha Marshall was open about the horrifying experience of sailing on the “unsinkable” ship. She spoke with our friends at The Province twice about that fateful night and cast a truly personal light on the tragedy. You can read Mrs. Marshall’s vivid accounts here.
Before they were grandparents, they were teeing off.
When I think of the men in my family, I instantly think of golf. They all loved it - from my great-grandfather down to my brother. Occasionally I’d join them, but I didn’t hold the same passion (or fascination) for the game as they did. But I have to say, when I found this photo, I felt a flutter in my heart.
-Emily W.
Before she was a Grandmother, she was one of the gals.
This is a photo from the early 1960’s of my Gram (Top Right), her mother (Center Right), her best friend (Bottom Left), and just a few of her sisters. I’ve been told that this was supposed to be a serious picture, until someone laughed, which set off a chain reaction. Out of 21 brothers and sisters, there are only 5 who are still living. She was all about family. Family matters, and family comes first. My Gram will forever be my favourite person, and my favourite Skip-Bo opponent. Love you, Gram.
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Before they were grandparents, they were playing with toys.
How sweet is this photo? It’s hard to imagine my grandfather as the little boy wearing the tie, because he grew up to be such a big man. Christmas is a very special time for many families, and mine really love this holiday. Every year, we proudly display this photo on our mantle.
-Jennie L.
