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Calvin & Rebekah
July 07, 2021 09:26 AM
Greg had the best smile and his eyes always gave away how he was doing. I''ll never forget one summer during one of my visits and one of Jasmine''s friends sat beside him in the van, the laughing, smiling and pure joy that came from him having a pretty girl sit beside him was unforgettable. That''s how I''ll always remember him.
Jean Wetherup
July 06, 2021 12:17 PM
So sorry to hear about Greg He was a wonderful young man with an awesome sense of humour. I enjoyed the time working with him at FFSS
Friend, Marjorie Saunby
July 06, 2021 12:17 PM
I am so very sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. My heart is broken. Sometimes in life we are lucky to meet very special people, Greg was one of my special people. Thank you for being so amazing my friend, you made may life better and I will never forget our time together. Xoxo Gigi and Conner I am so sorry.
Gigi
July 01, 2021 02:48 PM
32 years. Far too short. Yet longer than most. I remember like it was yesterday when Greg was diagnosed and they told us he would start going downhill at 6 and pass away by 9. Well he showed us. 32 years. When Greg crawled towards the light socket as a baby I cheered him on while other parents babyproofed. Why Because he moved, he crawled, commando, slow, but he did it. They said he’d never learn to walk. Greg stood in a stander and walked in a walker. That showdown with Connor, 3 years old at the time, where Greg ran right over him and Connor went rolling. And then he put on skates and took the walker out to the arena skating. Greg was often on the move. He rolled his wheelchair over to the table. Remember why Of course, there was food on the table and oh how Greg loved to eat. They said he’d never talk. Wait, what about communicating The day Greg picked correctly by pointing to the blue, red and green pens sitting on Tom’s lap and I rushed him to sick kids for testing to find out how much more Greg really knew. From that point on he helped us develop a communication program all his own. It went on his website and on his wheelchair. It became a model for other ML4 kids. Greg learned so many gross motor signs and could sign yes and no to all the questions. His favorite was to sign go and quickly transformed it to say get going hurry up stringing it into a sentence signing hungry and thirsty, to keep us on our toes! At 9, that was just the beginning of Greg’s exploding abilities. At 13, Greg was ready for a bar mitzvah and Rabbi Rhoads at Pride of Israel agreed. He was the only Rabbi in Toronto who said yes. Greg was often labelled “too handicapped” in the big city. But to all of us, his friends and family, we knew better. And so, it turned out, they did too in his home town of Kawartha Lakes - In Fenelon Falls, he graduated high school and made so many friends at the day program in Lindsay, quickly earning a reputation as a flirtatious ladies man. He got jobs. Like ringing the bell at Sobey''s for the holidays. He wore the bells on his sleeve and raised his hand, yes. He worked for over a year as the frozen food Meals on Wheels runner in Lindsay carrying food on his wheelchair tray to homebound seniors. He could capture our attention with an AH and yes, he wouldn’t stop communicating! He laughed at all the jokes, especially the slapstick, Our Miss Brooks radio and yes, the dirty jokes. When Greg laughed it was contagious. Infectious. He made us all laugh. And the best, when he couldn’t contain his excitement and squealed with glee. I close my eyes and hear that squeal and remember happy Greg.
Brenda Gliddon
June 30, 2021 01:12 PM
Dear GiGI and Connor: My deepest condolences on the passing of Gregory... I remember baby sitting him at a very young age and then letter on.. Gregory was always a happy boy... He was lucky to have a wonderful family around him and especially a brother like Connor... May he RIP
Connor
June 30, 2021 08:26 AM
Greg was always a bright and happy guy always finding some way to smile throughout his day. Greg was definitely never given a royal flush in life but even when he got a day that seemed like nothing was perfect for him he would find a way to smile like listening to my music or eating his favourite food. That always shocked me when I was growing up and whenever when I was sad Greg was always in the back of my mind being able to cheer me up just because he went through so much and still managed to smile and laugh through his difficult times. I will forever be grateful for the time I got with him considering if he was not as tough as he was I would not have been born to meet the amazing and motivating idol I am so happy to call my brother.
Leslie, Sheldon and Aryelle Kuretzky
June 29, 2021 09:54 PM
Annette Not sure if you remember us, but we used to live on the 3rd floor at 7420 Bathurst for 15 years. We are so so sorry on the passing of your dear Grandson.
Deb Willetts-parr
June 29, 2021 06:39 PM
Gigi and Connor. So sorry to learn of your loss. He was always smiling and happy. You did a wonderful job taking care of him. Hoping he is somewhere now running through the fields and causing some mischief with Tom. Xoxo
Linda Rotman
June 29, 2021 04:16 PM
Annette, So sorry to read of the passing of your beloved grandson. May his memory be for a blessing. We haven''t seen each other in many years. My late parents, Pearl and Nat Goodman obm were residents of 7420 on the 4th floor for many years. You and I knew each other just to say hello. So sorry for your and your family''s loss.
Crystal
June 29, 2021 02:13 PM
Greg always had a huge smile on his face. He was always willing to listen and and had a contagious laugh. He had so much patients, understanding and acceptance. He would talk for hours if you had the time. I will miss our chats. Rest easy little cousin. My heart is with you always. Love Cdystal
Esther-Lyn Copeland
June 29, 2021 12:54 PM
Greg I will miss your mischievous laugh. You held a place in my heart. Remember whose your favourite auntie. Sending love and hugs.
Sheryl Lipton
June 28, 2021 09:43 PM
Dear Gigi and Connor: Gregory was the light unto nations; his smile spread joy to all in his presence. His gentle demeanor, loving touch, and zest for life was an unequalled. Gregory''s sweetness was contagious and knowing and loving him has been a privilege. May his memory be for a blessing. With much love, Auntie Sheryl, Cousins Alanna and Brandon Handelman and Harper, Rachel Glicksman and Michael Sklar, and Jenna Glicksman.
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