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Cheryl Leblanc posted a condolence
Friday, September 21, 2018
I will never forget your smile or your beautiful voice...we met on a dance floor at Zollys....I cheered you has Whitney...I was mezmerized by your talent....so many shall miss you as many shall always remember you....your service was beautiful....
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Jackie Adams posted a condolence
Friday, September 21, 2018
Martin and Reece, and family... I am so deeply sorry for you loss but grateful to have been her friend. My husband and I were so honoured to have her perform at our wedding...it's amazing how she could affect so many people so positively. She was always a shining light. You have the strength of faith, family, and friends to help you both. Sending you hugs and love, Jackie
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Thursday, September 20, 2018
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Thursday, September 20, 2018
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Heather Sullivan posted a condolence
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Marty &Reece! My heart is breaking, feeling the emptiness of a world with our loving Ilse. Sending love, hugs, comforting thoughts to you both! I will never forget that first meeting; her radiant smile, laughter, encouragement and acceptance of our music, her genuine interest in me. Watching her perform was purely magical! A passionate, caring angel who treated everyone with equal respect and love. I remember a couple of years ago visiting her at home; catching up on our lives, and singing songs with her and Arty! These memories will be etched into my heart forever! Being asked to add a bit of harmony to two of her songs on her cd meant so much to me.
I will miss her and remember her pure soul always!
Love, Heather
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Patricia Martin purchased flowers
Thursday, September 20, 2018
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Marilyn Gray Fraser posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
To my cousin Martin, my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and family on the passing of your lovely wife Ilse, I am glad that I was able to meet her when she visited Nova Scotia a beautiful lady, she is very well know and loved by many.
God is gonna get you and family through this difficult time God is able to do anything but fail, He took an angel home with him, now she is singing in His Heavenly Choir.
Proverbs 3:5-6 says Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your path. Acknowledge Him at all times.
I prayer God will give you the strength and comfort you need at this time.
My prayers and thoughts will be there and hold onto Gods unchanging hand.
Blessings and Love
Cousin Marilyn and Ernest
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Rosita Stone posted a condolence
Sunday, September 16, 2018
I will never forget Ilse. She was such an amazing human being and incredibly talent. We will miss her so very much. My deepest condolences to Ilse's family and friends. She will always be a star, Ilse is eternally a star. I am blessed to have known her. Much love, Rosita Stone
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Dietmar lit a candle
Sunday, September 16, 2018
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I am deeply sorry about the loss of Ilse. What an amazing person Ilse was. Someone so special can never be forgotten. R.I.P Ilse.
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Vicki Samson posted a condolence
Friday, September 14, 2018
RIP, dear Ilsa. I saw you and Tamin Thunder many times and you bought so much joy to all those that loved you and your soulful voice, high energy and beautiful spirit. The world suffered a huge loss on September 5 but now you're amongst the angels where you can spread your wings and let your heart and soul fly free.
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Tania Scott lit a candle
Thursday, September 13, 2018
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Sending love and healing to family, friends and fans.
You will be missed, sing amongst the Angels as you are an Angel.
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Natasha & Jazmyn Johnson Chung posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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Life is a Song and you sang it, Ilse.
Thank You for Sharing your Gift for Music with Our Family.
All the Rain in the Sky Can't Put Out Your Fire,
Of All the Stars Out Tonight, You Shine Brighter.
Ilse, you will be missed by your band-mates and friends,
but your songs will play on in our home and hearts.
Sincerest sympathies to Marty, Reece and the grieving family.
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Amber lit a candle
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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RIP..dear one...Heaven has gained another angel...Condolences to all her family ....so so sorry for your loss
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mary turko posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
deepest sympathy may god be with you at this time
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Tanya Robinson lit a candle
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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R.I.P Beautiful lady. Condolences to all family, friends and fans xo
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Dave Matthews and June Robinson posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
So sorry to hear of Ilse's passing. As a band mate for years, I got to know Ilse very well, and what a sweetheart she was!
Not only her obvious and immense talent, but as a person she was wonderful to work with. June and I wish her family all the best in this time. She will be long remembered.
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Lorraine lit a candle
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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Linda Wilcke lit a candle
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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Ilse, you left us far too soon ..
however you are like a candle and will shine Bright forever in mine and so many others' hearts. RIP Angel xo
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Yvette Jalbert posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
You will never be forgotten Ilse. xo
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Shannon posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
My sympathies are with Else's family, friends and fans for our pain of loss. I hope that soon we will be able to have this period of mourning in death be replaced with rejoicing in her life. May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort now and in the days ahead. Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May everyone find comfort in all the special memories shared with Else as she is now resting peacefully in the eternal and while she may no longer physically be with us, her spirit will continue to fill the hearts of so many people.
If you put your hand over the left part of your chest and close your eyes, you will realize she is actually right there with you, always. R.I.P
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Karen Campbell lit a candle
Monday, September 10, 2018
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Debbie Broomer lit a candle
Monday, September 10, 2018
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You were a bright light to all who knew you and will be missed by many.
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Brenda Brett lit a candle
Monday, September 10, 2018
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Our lives will never be quite the same, but heaven will be a better place because you are in it..Your wonder smile, your big loving heart and your amazing voice, will live on in our memories for ever. RIP my friend. Xox
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MARY-ANN Gaudet lit a candle
Monday, September 10, 2018
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Artemis Chartier posted a condolence
Monday, September 10, 2018
We not only loved Ilse with all of our hearts. We felt loved by her. Her voice, so powerful on any stage, so musical when she sang or laughed, could also be so warm, soft, and gentle when encouraging her friends. I know that she would console us all, in the tenderest way, if she saw us grieving, now. She was the person that we could talk to about anything. She was so loving, accepting, and comforting. We tried to give back to her, but she always gave us more. I hope that Ilse knew how truly we loved her. How much we admired and cherished her. Her legendary smile, with her kind eyes sparkling, emanated from such a generous heart. She saw the good in others. She was not blind to the pain and division in the world, but she used her huge gifts to bring people together. She ignited joy and connected the human family the best way she knew how, through her magnetic personality, her stirring voice, and her uplifting music. When Ilse stepped up to the mic, it was more than just excellent entertainment or an escape from everyday cares. Each member of her audience felt seen and appreciated. Her welcoming smile and outstretched arms beckoned discouraged souls to celebrate, let go, and come dancing. Those of us lucky enough to know Ilse both on and off the stage know that she was a kind, sincere, and genuine friend. She faced this disease so fearlessly, so privately, that few of us knew the extent of the relapse until it was too late. I saw her three times in the last four months, and had no idea that this summer would be her last. On September 20 at 7 p.m., the day which will now see her memorial service, Ilse would have taken the stage at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa to share her beautiful, original music on the acoustic stage with Dale Russell, Tafari Anthony and I. We were looking forward to rehearsing with Ilse this week. Like everyone else, we were always excited to spend time with this luminous Lady, and always thought we would have more. You left us too soon, Ilse, and many are struggling with the sadness and shock, but you truly left behind a lasting, loving legacy.
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Lisa Corrigan lit a candle
Monday, September 10, 2018
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Thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Talita Brown lit a candle
Monday, September 10, 2018
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Forever Living in memory. Love you Aunt Ilse.
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Leslie Talbot and Amy Brown lit a candle
Monday, September 10, 2018
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John Heard posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, September 10, 2018
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Someone so special can never be forgotten
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Amanda & John Alcott lit a candle
Monday, September 10, 2018
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Monday, September 10, 2018
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May Short-Broome posted a condolence
Monday, September 10, 2018
From the bottom of my heart I send you strength and love, the loss of a beautiful soul has brought so many to rally your family in love and light, know its all from Ilse her light that shone for each of us is beaming on you know were here to lift you up and never let her voice be silenced to honor this wonderful woman we all loved so much . R.I.P my friend my heart is fuller because I knew you xx
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Wanda Lafee and Al Storey lit a candle
Monday, September 10, 2018
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Monday, September 10, 2018
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Denise McLeod & Scott Bull lit a candle
Monday, September 10, 2018
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Denise McLeod & Scott Bull posted a condolence
Monday, September 10, 2018
We would like to pass along our sincerest condolences on the loss of such a wonderful, lovely talent and human being that she was.
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Loretta Wilkins posted a condolence
Monday, September 10, 2018
I am so so very sorry for your loss. It's so unimaginable that Ilse - who was larger than life - is no longer with us. It's hard for me to grasp as a friend and as a "fan"; I can only imagine the deep void that has been created for Marty, Reese and the rest of Ilse's family. She embodied grace and kindness and radiated love. She will be missed terribly.
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Monday, September 10, 2018
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