Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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The Roger and Doris Smith family, sometime in the mid 1960’s. Each summer, mom and Doris would make sure that the 4 girls spent time together each summer. Often via a 5 hour Grey Hound bus trip. First in Toronto taking in the Canadian National Exhibition, then on to the family home outside of Toronto for fun in the sun, sand and water! Doris was fastidious about Debbie’s fair skin, but in those days we all sun burned daily. Those were halcyon days. Aunt Doris was always smiling and laughing and spreading genuine love in our direction. Life for kids is tough what with bullies, strict scary teachers, and other horrors, but Aunt Doris could be counted on for tenderness and understanding. She loved us like we were her own kids.
