GABRIELLE LEONIE TUNNEY (RAJOTTE)

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

• We also want to give our condolences and love to all our cousins and their families. We just spoke to her, but never met her, because the distance was to great. But we will keep her in our memories. Rest in peace Gabrielle Leonie Tunney. - Posted by: Mark Tunney (I represent the german branch of the Tunney Clan) on: Jun 27, 2012

• It is with a heavy heart and with so much love that I stand before you all today. Having Gabrielle Tunney as my grandmother is a gift like no other that I will value and cherish forever. I have never met someone more kind, caring, considerate and faithful. Kind, caring and considerate to every single person she ever met. Faithful to her family and the church… Adoringly loved my Grandpa… John Tunney over 60 years of dedicated, enthusiastic and loving marriage Now I wasn’t around for world war 2, or the more harsh economic climates… But to anyone sitting here who was, I’m sure you could vouch for the incredible strength and tenacity it must have taken to succeed as a couple and as a family in those times. I did have the great pleasure of seeing my grandparents together for the first 21 years of my life. Their interactions were priceless, their witty replies were never ending and their love for one another and thankfulness for having each other was beautiful. 12 years after my Grandpa Tunney’s passing, when Grandma’s health was struggling and her ability to gather all her thoughts wasn’t always readily available… mention her husband John and the sparkle in her eye shined brightest. My Grandma was blessed to have 5 amazing kids… That she loved with all of her heart. One of many lasting qualities that I will never forget about my Grandma is the unique love that she had for each one of her kids. Auntie Ethel, Auntie Audrey, Auntie Eileen, Uncle Brian and my mother Lynn. You don’t need me to tell you what you already know but I’m going to anyways… Grandma’s greatest joy was seeing you guys grow. She was so proud of each of you and the remarkable lives and families that you have built. Another reason why my Grandma was so special… is that in a life where hardship and adversity is imminent… Anything that one of her kids felt, she felt 10 times as much. Her love and passion for her family was unmatched. As a Grandma, she was ever-present. Anything you needed at anytime. A great teacher, played games with you as long as you wanted, so much fun to be with and an extremely knowledgeable Blue Jays fan. She did everything the right way. She was an amazing role-model and did everything with pride. My Grandma was exceptionally sweet and exceptionally strong. If anyone you know ever tries to say their Grandma is sweeter or stronger than mine, ask them if their grandma has ever broken her wrist at the beginning of a dinner party and not mention it to anyone until after the dinner party, to not impose or disturb the dinner party. Yeah, I thought I’d win that one. You can break her wrist but you can’t break her spirit. Another one of the many qualities that make me so proud to be Gabrielle Tunney’s grand-son is where you can always find her. The high road. It’s the one she always took. She embodied what it meant to be proud without being boastful. The closest she has ever come to offending anyone as far as I know, is there was one day where her nail polish didn’t perfectly match her blouse. In her final 33 years on this planet, in my presence, I have never heard her speak quickly or unfairly about anyone. She was very generous with forgiveness and looked for the good in everyone. You may have noticed, that I can’t help but flip from past tense to current tense when discussing my Grandma… That is because… although her presence has changed… She is still present. Choices we make, advice we seek. Grandma is present. Her voice is not forgotten. If you’re lucky, you might hear it louder and more clearly now. I’m so thankful to have witnessed… My Grandma is a woman with a very strong faith. Raised catholic and having attended St. Ignatius church as long as her health permitted. She finds strength in the lord, she finds peace with the lord and now she has found her home with the lord. My grandmother was once asked when going to church… Are you going to pray to beat hell? Always caring for others she replied, No, I’m going to pray that you beat hell. Grandma we all owe it to you, to honor you and do as you did… Live well, forgive others, if applicable make sure your nail polish matches suitably and above all LOVE ALWAYS. Grandma, I will always love you. - Posted by: Kevin MacIsaac (Grandson) on: Jun 27, 2012

• Auntie Gabrielle was a warm and loving person. Uncle John and Auntie Gabrielle looked after me for a short time in my youth, both were generous in their kindness to me. The other family members - Ethel Audrey,Brian, Eileen and Lynn were all so kind and helpful. Auntie Gabrielle was beautiful, always so neat and well presented. her birthday fell several days after my Mother's (Flora Brown(nee Tunney))and I always thought of them especailly before Christmas, and will continue to remember them with love and affection. My love and sincere condolences go to all the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Louise. - Posted by: Louise Beech (Niece) on: Jun 27, 2012

• I did not meet Auntie Gabrielle (whom I am named after) until 2006 but she will live in my memory. She was very chic and sweet and welcomed me with all the family, always so beautifully dressed, with hair and nails done. My condolences and love to all my cousins and their families in their loss and grief and hope they will see a happy future together. - Posted by: Gabrielle Heard nee Tunney (Niece in law) on: Jun 26, 2012