Gene Gladys Taleski (Burch)

Those who mean the most to us Are never really gone. For in our thoughts and in our hearts Their memory still lives on So may you find that passing time Can somehow help to hea. Those memories will ease the loss And sorrow that you feel Dear Aunt Gene I will always remember your funny outgoing nature the way you would light up a room and make us laugh, your spirit lives on. May your passing be of comfort to your loved ones to know that you have been reunited with your soulmate, husband, bestfriend Howard together once again for eternity. God Bless Sincerely, Nancy Taleski-Shindler

I want to express my love for Aunt Gene ,her bubbly personality , calm ,caring manner and all that she meant to me She was the perfect soulmate for Howard and wonderful Mother to her three children,Wendy ,Brad and Doug I am sure also to her grandchildren and son in law Tim , dasughters in law also whom I have never met . I can still recall Howie & Gene leaving us five ragamuffins (my sister also) to our own devices while they slipped out for a brief car ride to get away from us I am sure !! Gene & Howard arrived back home looking into the bedroom window since by then the five of us all were sleeping exhausted . Also most of us had poison ivy on our fingers and legs so horrible even now to think of this !! Aunt Gene whispered Dale wake up !!!We lost our house keys and I tiptoed out to let them in & tried not to waken the gang since somehow we were all in the same room sleeping tuckered out so to say!Also the boating was absolutely fun And the stacks of sandwiches and drinks .Gosh they must have been in their thirties back then !! y Such a wonderful caring kind adventurous couple I am certian their spirits live on and are again reunited I know Aunt Gene would not want us to cry but to be happy and get on with living the best we all know how So again my thoughts and Best wishes are with all the family Love Dale Grace Poeckert

Gene was a very special person to me, she was like the mother I lost at a young age. Gene was always happy to see me and always was concerned and asked a lot of questions about my family and myself. She always made me laugh when I went to the shop to see say hello. She always made me feel like I was part of her family. I traveled with Howard Gene and Brad to Bonair for a diving adventure I will never forget, what great memories. Gene I will miss you very much and never forget those classic words you so often spoke when I was in the shop or at your house. " Oh Howard, honestly." Jaye

Dear Taleski Family: Aunt Gene and I have spent many hours together just sitting and talking over the last many months. She so loved her family and we talked about all the good times and laughs we've all had over the years. My family remembers your family coming to Bonnechere when we lived there when Dad had the sawmill. It was wonderful to see everyone and I will always remember how much it meant to us. Also icing the front hill at Mom and Dad's and zipping down on a very fast flying saucer, laughing all the way and doing it again. Aunt Gene loved life. She was always kind, gentle and interested in all that we were doing. Wendy was her lifeline and whenever I would visit and comment on a new seasonal wreath on her door she would say, "Wendy got that for me, she really takes good care of me." We will all miss Aunt Gene but we take some comfort knowing that she is finally with her beloved "Howie".

Dear Brad, Wendy, Doug and families, Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Gene. Our two families have shared many wonderful memories from boating days in Georgian Bay and get togethers in London. Her kind spirit and interest in others will be missed. Your mom and dad were so very proud of their family.....bless you all!

When I received Wendy’s note advising me of Aunt Gene’s passing, my mind went into overdrive. It’s so difficult to imagine Aunt Gene has moved on; but is comforting to know that she has now reunited with her sweet soul-mate, Uncle Howie. Losing a loved one is not easy for the families and friends who remain behind, but one day it’ll be our turn. Family reunions were ALWAYS an important factor during our childhoods, and Grandpa B. always stressed ‘unity in the family’. I can only surmise what a lovely reunion is going on with all of Aunt Gene’s brothers, sisters, parents and friends who are welcoming her with open arms. Such wonderful memories of Aunt Gene are tucked safely in my heart where I can recall them at a moment’s notice. How could I ever forget those magical weeks spent at their home on Riverside Drive. It was 'they' who taught me to water ski up at Grand Bend, as well as enrolling me in swimming lessons with Wendy at the Jollies’ pool just down the road from them. Gone but never ever forgotten. Love you. Donna Mills xox

Dear Taleski Family: Aunt Gene will always be remembered fondly in our hearts. She was such a warm and caring person, always interested in our lives and what was going on with us. It was so nice to see how happy Aunt Gene was when she was talking about her family. She had a lot of happy memories with her "Howie", her children and her grandchildren. She felt very blessed. She will be missed by everyone who's lives she touched. Love, Grace .

Brad,Doug and Wendy I'm sorry to have heard of the passing of your mother Gene. Although I never knew your mother well what I do know is that she was very much loved by the three of you her grandchildren and countless others. I always found Gene to be a very gracious,warmhearted,excepting personable person. Although the times I spent with her were far and few between she always made me feel like she was happy to see me she made me feel welcomed made me feel like I was family and that in turn made me feel good inside. So I'll always remember her for those times she made me feel loved and accepted. It's no secret to anyone who knew your dad Howard and Gene that they were very much in love with one another and I know how deeply your mother missed Howard after his passing but I hope in the passing of your mother that you all feel some sence of joy knowing their together again in heaven perhaps out boating on a big beautiful lake like they did so often many years ago.

Doug Our thoughts are with you and your family.Words are never enough ; I sure all your family will have great memories to help you through any difficult times . The Godfrey family

Dear Wendy, Doug, Brad and families - Ron and I want to extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother, Gene. Gene and Howard were wonderful, kind and caring neightbours for many years. We still miss seeing the light on in their house. It's comforting to know that Gene is now with her dear Howard again. Sincerely, Ron and Betty

My heartfelt condolences goes out to the Taleski family. It seems like another lifetime ago Howard and Gene took me under their wings and launched me on a lifelong journey in the sound business. I will always remember going out to various events with Howard, Gene would always bring out tupperware containers full of sandwiches, usually more than we could eat, we couldn't possibly get hungry. They were like my second parents - they will always be alive in my memories. Thanks Howard and Gene

Doug and family. My deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of your mother Gene. A lot of great memories of Gene and laughs we had up at Dyers Bay.She was a wonderful caring person and will be missed very much.

(Donated to McCormick Home)

(Donated to McCormick Home)

(Donated to McCormick Home)