My darling grandmother is no longer with us. If you knew her and would like to help us celebrate her amazing life and legacy, the details are below. Rest well grandma.
Jocelyn Margaret Van Slingerland
Funeral Details
Visitation
Monday May 16, 2016 6pm – 9pm
Needham’s Funeral Services
520 Dundas St.
London, ON
FUNERAL
Tuesday May 17, 2016 2:00 pm
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery 303 Riverside Drive
London, ON
Reception:
Tuesday May 17, 2016 immediately following the graveside service
Needham’s Funeral Services
520 Dundas St.
London, ON
Below is a poem that Krista wrote for her grandmother.
G R A N D M A JO
I would say to you now that I love you,
I would tell you all that I’ve learned
like love unconditional, well-manered principals
and that trust is not given but earned.
Your life was a story of strength,
raising a son all on your own,
you never complained or laid any blame
no more stoic a woman was known.
There’s something to be said about a kindness that’s quiet
never asking for much in return,
you were a beautiful soul, now our lives have a hole
These are some of the things that I’ve learned.
You taught me that legacy isn’t measured in dollars
not in assets nor number of friends
It’s who we are in our hearts and how we treat others
that really counts in the end.
So whenever your sister your son or grandchildren
lends money or saves a stray cat,
whenever kindness is known or true strength is shown
know that you’ve had a hand in all that.
Rest easy now grandma we love you,
we’ll see you again someday,
but until then we cherish your lessons and memories
and in our hearts you will stay.