From:
Alan & Janet Arseneault
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 4:52 AM
Subject: Uncle Ted A Wonderful Man
Uncle Ted
We all loved our Uncle Ted. The memories he has left with us
will
never be forgotten. He was a happy, gentle & kind man who always made
you smile. He had a true talent for singing and playing the guitar.
The most memorable times of my childhood were the bonfires in our
backyard with Uncle Ted & my dad entertaining us with their fun and
witty songs. These were the best times. There are so many songs that
remind me of those sing-a -longs. Wabash Cannonball, Sally Anne,
Jambalaya, Happy Trails to you ......... I will always cherish the fun
times we all had.
If I had to choose a trademark song of Ted's it would have to be
Country Roads take me home.. to a place where I belong.
Well, Ted is home now where he belongs. We will all miss him but I am
sure there will be many happy souls reuniting tonight to sing with
Ted. That will be one fabulous gathering.
XXOO from your niece, Janet
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 1:09 PM
Subject: A Tribute To A Well Loved, Uncle Ted
Uncle Ted,
You will always be in our hearts forever until we meet again. You are a
very kind, talented and loving uncle. While growing up, we always enjoyed
your singing, your guitar playing and the songs you wrote. I can still
vividly picture you proudly performing in your music studio upstairs. I
also remember the happy times singing with Rosie in your studio when I was
younger. She was always very proud of her Dad and his music talents. I
also can't forget how you loved to sing with Aunt Imelda and your
girls. When we came over for a visit, we would always listen to the songs
you recorded with your family. When I was a child, I thought you were the
best Country singer and I still do today.
Until we meet again in heaven,
Love,
your niece Diane, Alphonse, Matthew and Chantelle
XOXOXOXO
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 5:12 PM
Subject: Thanks for the memories Uncle Ted!
Thanks for the memories Uncle Ted
Your humor, kindness and especially your music are a
legacy that will be treasured the rest of our lives.
Happy trails to you, till we meet again!
Love,
Phil, Ileana & Natalie Dallaire
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 4:02 PM
Subject: MY HERO Uncle Ted
There are few real HEROES at the top of
my life list who have cast as great a shadow of love as my Uncle Ted.
Uncle Ted taught me about giving unselfishly, loving and laughing. A
kinder ... gentler man, I do no know. He played the music of life. He
was the music. God has one heck of band up there in heaven now !
We Love You Always
Dave, Carol, Lindsey & Michael
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 6:16 PM
Subject: Ted Drouillard Tribute Web Site
I remember Ted Drouillard When He and Imelda
visited once or twice at our home in Staples. The music and the songs he
played and sang, I will always remember! Imelda and my mother were
1st cousins. My memories of him, I will always cherish.
Joe St. Pierre, Kingsville, ON
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From:
Pauline Anderson
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:17 AM
Subject: Ted Drouillard Tribute Web Site
Phil: My mom sent
me the address for your site on Uncle Ted. Wow, what a great tribute.
I know we don’t keep in touch much but I just wanted to let you know it
brought back some good memories from when I was a kid with the aunts,
uncles and cousins. I do remember there always being music with your
dad, Uncle Ted, etc. – it was always a lot of fun when we were kids!
Gosh at 85 he didn’t look a lot different than I remember him looking –
still had that twinkle in his eye. My sympathies to
Aunt Imelda and family. It’s tough when good people leave us.
Take care and love to all,
your cousin, Pauline (Chenier) Anderson
From: Michelle Drouillard-Knight
(Windsor, ON)
Aunt Imelda and Family,
My heart goes out to you as I think about Uncle Teed, I remember the
song he taught me The Old Ford I think it was called and I can remember
every word of that crazy chorus and hearing him sing it to us in his
music room. I will treasure all the memories I have of him singing and
playing guitar with me and my dad all those years ago.
My family will keep you in our thoughts and pray for you and the girls
to get through this time of sadness.
Will all our love,
Michelle & Brad Knight and Family.
From: Joyce Drouillard (Windsor,
ON)
Aunt Imelda & Family,
We were saddened to hear of Uncle Teeds passing. He was a good man and
will forever be remembered as a man with a kind soul and a song in his
heart. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers so that God can
carry you through this sad time.
With Love
Joyce, Les and Family.
We will pray
From: Diane Drouillard (London,
ON)
Hi Aunt Imelda and family,
I am not able to make it to the funeral services this weekend. I am so
sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Uncle Teed, his gentleness,
his music, and the famous New Year's Eve parties at Meme and Pepe Moses.
Some years ago, we were at your place and Uncle Teed and my Dad were
singing. I have kept the cassette tape of this session. I hope to see
you the next time I am in Windsor.
Bye for now, Diane
From: Michael Masse (Spring
Hill,
TN)
Dear, Aunt Imelda & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Ted's passing. I remember all of us at
my mom & dads (Frances & Marcel) 50th anniversary. You are in our hearts
and prayers.
With Love
Mike & Cindy Masse
From: Donna May (Melinda)
McDermott (Chatham, ON)
Aunt Imelda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing such a special man will take time to
heal. Uncle Ted is special and alive in all of our hearts. He will be
missed greatly. I love you!
From: Ron & Megan McDermott
(Chatham, ON)
We would like to express our
sympathy to you and your family. God be with you.
From: Richard & Vicky Kuczek
(Plymouth, MI)
Dear Aunt Imelda & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will always treasure in
our hearts the priceless memories of all the special moments we shared
together with laughter, song and a warm love that radiated from you and
Uncle Ted. God blessed our family with an awesome uncle and he will
truly be missed. Playing his tapes and the comfort of hearing his voice
will keep his memory alive in our lives forever. He set a great example
to our family and others as a warm, gentle and loving servant of God.
Love & peace always to everyone,
Richard & Vicky Kuczek & Family
From: Bob & Shirley Cowden (N.
Ft. Myers, FL)
Mel & Family, Our deepest sympathy
to you and your family, Our prayers & thoughts are with you all at this
time. We sure had some good times together.
Bob & Shirley Cowden
From: Linda Paul (Nanaimo, BC)
Dear Aunt Imelda and Family
I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Ted's passing. He will be greatly missed
by all who knew and loved him. Heaven seems to be getting filled with
too many of our wonderful family, and although we are sad to lose them
they are together in a beautiful place and are not alone.
Our prayers to you.
Jon, Linda and Lily Paul
From: Pamela Antic (Duralia)
(Windsor, ON)
Dear Imelda, Denise, Linda, Rose
and their families
I am very sorry to hear the saddened news from my Dad Joe Duralia and
his wife Caroline respecting Ted's passing. I have many many fond
memories of the two friends doing what they loved and enjoyed, that is,
playing their music with love in their hearts and kindness in their
voices. They entertained many people throughout the years. One of my
favourite songs that I recall, even as a very young girl, was entitled,
"Send Me the Pillow that you Dream On".
Sincerest Sympathy to all of you, Pam
From: Gerard St Pierre (Stoney
Point, ON)
My deepest sympathy
From:
Yvonne Dallaire
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 11:22 PM
Subject: A Tribute to a Well Loved Brother-in-Law, Ted.
Imelda and Family............I'm thinking of you
with Deepest Sympathy and
hoping that Special Memories of Ted will be a source of Comfort at this
trying and difficult time. Many fond memories of Ted will always be
cherished. He touched many Hearts over the years and he will always
be
remembered for his many Musical Talents. I especially liked the
"HAPPY
ANNIVERSARY" song as well as many others. Thanks for joining the
family
on my recent 80th Birthday, October 9th, 2005. Ted enjoyed his
afternoon and we
were all happy he came. A Perfect Place in Heaven he has now, away
from pain
and tears. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Love always,
Yvonne.
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