I sent her the first poem that I wrote and was surprised when she sent it back critiqued. It meant a lot.
Thank you.
My big sister was a wonderful caring Christian, who brilliant as she was, always found time to listen and learn and chat with others to share and advance their well being and knowledge,
She was devoted to her children as was her mother Germaine O'Shaughnessy Lee devoted to her throughout all the challenges life brings. We both had good times growing up and completing our educations, getting married and times with the "kids' Yes there were bumps on the way but Loreen survived with her courage, fortitude and sometimes genius with a tad of luck thrown in.
Most of all , her Catholic faith guided her through life more and more. Father Daniel Utrecht was a great help with her spirituality and the Sacraments gave her strength and deep love of JESUS. Father said she is well prepared for Heaven. May her soul be with Our Lord as she was welcomed by many of those family loved ones gone before us. Loreen I loved you ! and was always there for you ALWAYS Mel
Loreen was an older cousin from the East when I grew up. We only met her a few times and I was taken by her passion for and involvement in the Arts - she was a cool cousin doing interesting things. With the advent of social media we have been able to keep track of developments in her life and Mel's life and maintained the distant physical connection but a very alive heart connection. A beautiful tribute that highlights Loreen's many accomplishments the greatest of which are her two children Dera and Remington. It is beautiful how they were able to be with her in her final days. May the memories of a life well lived provide solace in this time of loss. Please accept our condolences. Our life is better for having had Loreen in it.
I am so sorry for the loss of Loreen. Although I did not know her, Loreen always likes my posts on Facebook. I will miss that interaction. May you find comfort in your memories of Loreen.
Our thoughts are with all of the family. Rest in peace.