Reta Madeline "Leeson" Miller
December-22-1917 - August-06-2013
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Gail Thomas posted a condolence
A kind & lovely, fun & spirited lady has left us, and she will be missed by all whose lives she touched.
She was a cheerful & helpful volunteer in my school library as well as a treasured volunteer at Lanark Lodge.
I am so pleased to have known her, and that I was able to visit her yesterday in her final hours.
She has earned her final rest; R.I.P. dear Reta, till we meet again.
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Gail Thomas posted a condolence
I have been thinking of Reta a lot today. I remember that although she didn't have children of her own, she was so kind to the students in my school library, and they respected her. I referred to her as my "grandparent helper" because usually the adult helpers are parents of the school students. After doing a little math, I realize that she was then the same age that I am now, and I do not feel old enough to be called a grandmother! How perceptions change as we age!
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Gail Thomas posted a condolence
"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” ~ Pericles
"When someone you love becomes a memory...
the memory becomes a treasure.” ~ Author unknown
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Debbie Wilson posted a condolence
It was my honour to have known Reta for almost seven years. She brought sunshine into the lodge filling up the vases with flowers for all to enjoy. She was always thinking of others.
Through all of her struggles,she can now rest in peace. All who knew her can rejoice that she will rest in peace with the Lord,and her dear husband. Her memory will not fade.
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Marilyn Caron posted a condolence
Reta was my mothers cousin and I have known her my whole life. I have many fond childhood memories of us visiting her and Don at their five and dime store in Lanark, and also when she would frequently join my parents, sister and I for holiday dinners. She will be greatly missed but will always be remembered.
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Mary Jane Johnson posted a condolence
Reta was a real lady. I always marvelled at her neverending quest for knowledge, whether it was travelling the world, learning French, Tai Chi, or bridge. As my cousin, we have shared many good dinners, laughs and bridge games. Riggady toot Reta, you are with your Don.
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Anne MacWhirter posted a condolence
Rita and Don were stalwart Lanark people-the 5 and 10 cent store was the stopping place for ever so many Lanark residents. Always a smile and a helpful hand.
Reta and my mother (Jean Dugdale Foster) traveled together on many ELDERHOSTEL learning "vacations." She and Mom were always eager to explore and learn new things.
Last time I met Reta was at a restaurant in Perth to have lunch when I was back home for a visit. Reta was always ready for a social outing.
She will be missed by many. Rest in peace, my friend.
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Mary Kilgour posted a condolence
We have lost a dear friend. I feel so fortunate to have enjoyed Reta's friendship for many years. Her joie de vivw ensured that experiences with Reta were always fun and entertaining. She was thoughtful and understanding. Reta is now sharing her kindness and shoulder massages with the angels. Rest in peace dear friend. Mary
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Mary Kilgour posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
We have lost a dear friend. I feel so fortunate to have enjoyed Reta's friendship for many years. Her joie de vivw ensured that experiences with Reta were always fun and entertaining. She was thoughtful and understanding. Reta is now sharing her kindness and shoulder massages with the angels. Rest in peace dear friend. Mary
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Anne MacWhirter posted a condolence
Friday, August 9, 2013
Rita and Don were stalwart Lanark people-the 5 and 10 cent store was the stopping place for ever so many Lanark residents. Always a smile and a helpful hand. Reta and my mother (Jean Dugdale Foster) traveled together on many ELDERHOSTEL learning "vacations." She and Mom were always eager to explore and learn new things. Last time I met Reta was at a restaurant in Perth to have lunch when I was back home for a visit. Reta was always ready for a social outing. She will be missed by many. Rest in peace, my friend.
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Mary Jane Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Reta was a real lady. I always marvelled at her neverending quest for knowledge, whether it was travelling the world, learning French, Tai Chi, or bridge. As my cousin, we have shared many good dinners, laughs and bridge games. Riggady toot Reta, you are with your Don.
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Marilyn Caron posted a condolence
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Reta was my mothers cousin and I have known her my whole life. I have many fond childhood memories of us visiting her and Don at their five and dime store in Lanark, and also when she would frequently join my parents, sister and I for holiday dinners. She will be greatly missed but will always be remembered.
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Debbie Wilson posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
It was my honour to have known Reta for almost seven years. She brought sunshine into the lodge filling up the vases with flowers for all to enjoy. She was always thinking of others. Through all of her struggles,she can now rest in peace. All who knew her can rejoice that she will rest in peace with the Lord,and her dear husband. Her memory will not fade.
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Gail Thomas posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” ~ Pericles “When someone you love becomes a memory... the memory becomes a treasure.” ~ Author unknown
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Gail Thomas posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
I have been thinking of Reta a lot today. I remember that although she didn't have children of her own, she was so kind to the students in my school library, and they respected her. I referred to her as my "grandparent helper" because usually the adult helpers are parents of the school students. After doing a little math, I realize that she was then the same age that I am now, and I do not feel old enough to be called a grandmother! How perceptions change as we age!
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Gail Thomas posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
A kind & lovely, fun & spirited lady has left us, and she will be missed by all whose lives she touched. She was a cheerful & helpful volunteer in my school library as well as a treasured volunteer at Lanark Lodge. I am so pleased to have known her, and that I was able to visit her yesterday in her final hours. She has earned her final rest; R.I.P. dear Reta, till we meet again.
