MARION THELMA LADD

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

• Sorry to see the passing of your mother. I am Sharon, your mom raised me til I was 3. I had kept in touch with her over the years. The last conversation I had with her, she was so happy I called. She had told me when I was little she kept everything of mine, and that she had sewn all my clothes for me. I asked her if she could send the things to me. At the time she couldn't hear very well.I gave her my address and she was going to send it.I don't know what happened but never received the package.I remember her well even though I was 3 years old. I remember the day I had to leave her, and I didn't want to go. She has given me the best start in my life.I miss not having her in my life. The memory of her will always be in my heart - Posted by: Jeani Iceman(Sharon) (foster mom) on: Jun 05, 2015

• My parents were lifelong best friends with the Ladds. I grew up in a different place but when my parents and I returned to Winnipeg those special friendships that existed were shared with me. Marion and Art were both special people that I had never experienced. The love they had for each other was shared with everyone they met. I was very very lucky to be one of those. - Posted by: Brian Work (friend) on: May 26, 2015

• I knew your Mom my whole life, she was a warm and wonderful woman. I am sorry that I have really only just learned of her passing. My sympathies and my prayers are with you. - Posted by: Shelley Gray (friend/neighbour) on: Oct 22, 2014

• Hello Marion and Art, In the late 1950s, I was the social worker for your parents as they looked after so many of my babies I was responsible for from the Childrens' Aid. I remember you two as small children. The little girl, Sharon, that your parents fostered for more than three years was a child I have never forgotten, for her beauty and the mischievious twinkle in her eye. I remember how very difficult it was for your mother to give that little girl to me to place with a new set of parents. I hated having to do that, but the law was the law and in those days, children had to be placed for adoption in families of their religion, and Sharon was a Catholic child. About ten years later, that law was eliminated. Your mother gained even more respect from me that I already had for her by making it easier for Sharon to leave her, by explaining what was ahead as well as she could to a bright little 3 year old. I have never forgotten your mother or Sharon and even thought that I would name a little girl, if I had one, Sharon. As the fates would have it, I never had a daughter, but three wonderful sons are my pride and joy. I sympathize with your loss, having lost my own mother a few days after yours died. You both are very lucky to have had a mother with such strength and compassion. Kathy Stokes (Rooke) - Posted by: Kathy Stokes nee Rooke (Former Childrens' Aid social worker) on: May 15, 2014

• I was one of Mrs Ladd's foster kids. She took me in as a new born and kept me for a year but after I was returned, she told my Mom to keep in touch which she did for a few years after. Often sending me to stay with your parents. I have good memories of your Mom and Dad. They loved me with their whole hearts and your Mom taught me lessons in love and acceptance that I've always carried with me. My deepest sympathies to your family. - Posted by: Denise Jimenez (Former Foster Child) on: May 11, 2014