25-08 2021 11:53
wrote:
We were deeply shocked and saddened to hear the news of Marian’s sudden passing. I have many fond and appreciative memories of Marian since the 1960s and then later of Marian and Janet, through the apparently seamless transition into being a family of four. It was in the years when we lived in the same neighbourhood and the children were young that we enjoyed most regular contact and communication. We both appreciate all the help and support over the years. The gift that probably changed our lives most significantly, despite my initial resistance, was our first microwave oven! Lesedi remembers, swimming together, watching KTV and enjoying many hours of fun and treats at your home on the weekends. I am so pleased I was able to see you at least once in your current home and at least communicate erratically despite my living so very far away over these recent years. Our heartfelt condolences to Janet, Ben, Sam, Jo, Matthew and all your family and friends, who will miss Marian’s wisdom, humour and kindness so greatly. We wish you much love and great strength and courage to carry your huge loss. Norma and Lesedi
25-08 2021 11:53
wrote:
We were deeply shocked and saddened to hear the news of Marian’s sudden passing. I have many fond and appreciative memories of Marian since the 1960s and then later of Marian and Janet, through the apparently seamless transition into being a family of four. It was in the years when we lived in the same neighbourhood and the children were young that we enjoyed most regular contact and communication. We both appreciate all the help and support over the years. The gift that probably changed our lives most significantly, despite my initial resistance, was our first microwave oven! Lesedi remembers, swimming together, watching KTV and enjoying many hours of fun and treats at your home on the weekends. I am so pleased I was able to see you at least once in your current home and at least communicate erratically despite my living so very far away over these recent years. Our heartfelt condolences to Janet, Ben, Sam, Jo, Matthew and all your family and friends, who will miss Marian’s wisdom, humour and kindness so greatly. We wish you much love and great strength and courage to carry your huge loss. Norma and Lesedi
Jess Roussos
Jess Roussos
Hi Janet, Ben and Sam, I just wanted to send through a message with some memories of Marian. Firstly, I just want to say how strange it is to mention Janet without Marian - throughout my life I've felt like "Marian & Janet" have been such a constant pairing that just belong together to such an extent that it seems strange to mention one without the other. A few fond memories of Marian: firstly, around food - I'll always remember the amazing feasts Marian used to cook for our Christmas get togethers, and particularly the delicious yogurt (or cream), mango and brown sugar dessert. Of course these Christmases also came with the best gifts! I also remember that both Marian and Janet always used to swim naked in the pool in the sandton house - which as a child delighted me to no end. I also remember our holidays together at Cristal Springs, and how much I always loved visiting as a child whether it was the bez valley house or the Sandown house. Marian and Janet, and the ShapNells as a whole have been such an important and constant presence in my life, and Marian was particularly a calm and gently interested presence. Sending lots of love and thoughts. X Jess
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