This week on of my long time friend had a sad moment as his mother passed away at the age of 98. She was small in stature and showed the character she possessed on her face. A simple farm wife who toiled on a small farm with her husband and raised two children. She was without complaint and even after her husband passed away she helped raise other peoples children bonding with them and was accepted as one of the family. She travelled far and wide and blended in the social fabric with grace and dignity.On her visits to Pembroke she endeared herself to everyone she met and had a way with words expressing herself simply but with that soft smile captured your attention. Arlyss was a devoted son and drove the several hour journey to see her every two weeks and more often if necessary. It is at times like this that we come to grips with our own life and realize how valuable time really is. Arlyss' mom lived her 98 years in a manner that could be considered full and her devotion to her family and community was what makes rural Canada so important. She was a good woman in every sense and will be missed by those who knew her.
Theresa and I will be travelling over to the celebration of her life on Wednesday and will bring support to our friend Arlyss during his time of mourning.
Mrs Young was a dear little lady. She was a good sport, always joining the fun no matter how rowdy it all became. She was part of the family and if she was in town visiting, she was at the house. I know A will miss his mom a great deal. But how lucky was he to have his mom until he was 75! Just a little jealous.
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