Karen Booth (Niece)

Entered April 30, 2016

I still cannot process this. I will cherish the memories of growing up together, hanging out as adults, being there for good times and rough times. You were a huge part of my life and I will miss you forever. I love you Chris.

Josephine Lennon (Sister)

Entered April 30, 2016 from at sea

Rest In Peace my beloved sister.

Kimberly de Witte (School and neighbourhood friend)

Entered May 1, 2016 from Baby Point

I met Christine in various roles in the neighbourhood - carolling around the Baby Point circle, warming up for Games Day, and School Council meetings. She always had a warm smile and time for a chat. Her light will continue on in her sons' hearts and all of us who knew her, no matter how briefly.

Mary lennon (Niece )

Entered May 1, 2016 from Markham

I am grateful for our memories auntie Chris and all the laughs we shared along the way. Until we meet again, love you ❤️

Ian Budge (acquaintance)

Entered May 1, 2016 from kingston

So sorry to hear of your family's loss.
Wishing you warm thoughts during this difficult time.

One of my favourite moments with Christine was when we went to the Blue Rodeo concert with Jane, Norri and Denise. It was at Massy Hall and the audience was unbelievably conservative. Chris and I wanted to get up and dance so we went to the back. Even being out of everyone’s way, we still managed to get into trouble. The security guard came to ‘talk’ to us. We looked at each other (and you can just imagine Chris’ face!) and mouthing “what the f_____” and then looked back at the security guard, and in unison said “Are you serious? This is a concert”. He was actually very sympathetic. Anyways (as Chris would say) I don’t know how many glares we got that night, but that ridiculousness just brought us together. And we felt completely vindicated when, in the 2nd last song of the night, Blue Rodeo had pointed out to the audience at how quiet they were and they should be dancing. That one girl that kept glaring and complaining disappeared after that. OMG that just got Chris going. Man did we have a good laugh.
Chris and I’ve known each other a long time. Met at MumNet and then again when our boys, Aidan and Jayden started school. But we really became close when we found a mutual love in gardening and our friend Taryn.
This past week, in particular, I have thought of nothing else but my friend Christine. I have so many fond memories. It actually surprised me and warmed my heart to know I have them – between gardening shows, mani/pedis, baseball, hockey, parties, talks, shopping, Chicago, the list could go on. And every moment I spent with her showed me her love for life, her integrity, her genuine spirit.
Chris loved the outdoors, we enjoyed many walks and bike rides. She had a wonderful sense of style. And boy did she love her red wine! She introduced me to many great things, including McMannis! And she loved her friends. Her friendships were so important to her – always there for them, always loyal to them.
She was an awesome, dedicated mother - always advocating for her children. Who always attended every game and school activity. Chris loved watching Aidan play baseball and hockey. And seeing James, the wonderful man he has become, just confirms her devotion to her children.
She taught me so much and even in frustrations and challenges, I couldn’t help but feel warm and comforted by her. Christine’s influence on me was enormous even through her illness. Through it all, her strength was profound – always putting her children first and living for the day.
Christine was a woman of integrity, who stayed true to herself right to the end. She didn’t do things to please others but only to be true to what she believed. She understood that her physical being did not define her as a person – that it was her heart and her mind.
Christine was always full of life and laughter. She was a remarkable woman, mother, wife and friend.
I miss my friend

I remember going to Chris' apartment on Regal Road in about 1997/98 and she said to me, Lees (never Lisa, always Lees), remember that psychic my friend told me about, the amazing one from Montreal? Well, I decided I would call her and get a reading. She told me a few interesting things: she said I was a flapper in the 1920s. I told her I could see that actually. More importantly,Chris told me the psychic said she would meet a man by the name of Neil and she would be with him for the rest of her life. She said she would have a son with him. At the time, she had James, so we thought it was an interesting and somewhat accurate reading. A few years later, Chris and I went out for dinner one night and after dinner we went to a pub for a drink. It may have been The Madison if I remember correctly. Well, the bar was full and it was impossible to get a drink, so I tapped this tall guy in front of me (Chris was behind me) and I said, could you help two girls get a drink? You're tall and close to the front. He said sure, and asked me what we wanted. I turned to Chris behind me and asked what she wanted. She told me and I told the tall guy. He got us our drinks and I said thank you, and by the way, come and meet my friend Chris. Well I stayed for a little while, but soon left b/c Chris and this tall guy were really hitting it off. The next morning I called Chris and I said, you know, I had a dream that you and that guy from the pub last night were at my house and sitting in my backyard. She said well that's really interesting b/c I really hit it off with that guy; there was an instant connection. I really think this is something. Well, that tall guy's name was Neil, and they of course got married and then had Aidan...just as the psychic predicted. The next summer they came to my house on a warm day for a bbq and sat in my backyard. True story! Chris and I talked about that one for many years after.