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Lake Memphremagog, summer 1928
Baby Hazel, at 6 or 7 months old, with parents Connie and Camille enjoying Sergeant's Bay.
Hazel and Jean-Phillipe Turpin, 1931
Both born on the same date 2 years apart. This is one of the few pictures of them together. Jean-Phillipe was born with severe disabilities and died at the age of 10.
Off to see the cows at Glenbrook Farm! 1938
Mom, aged 11, climbing over the fence with Gerald beside her and Connie (her mom) in the background.
Mom with her dad
Fishing by the waterfalls at the Glenbrook, Eastern Townships, Quebec.
Hazel and Gerald Circa late 1930's/1940's
Discovering what treasures lie beneath the waters of Lake Memphremagog!
What a beauty! 1947
Mom around age 20 at the Glenbrook.
Is that a bear skin rug? I believe it is!
Ginger beer 1947
Nana (Connie), mom and Gerald enjoying a cold ginger beer on a hot summer day at the Glenbrook.
Hard at work 1949
Mom in her lab at the Lachine General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec.
State of the Art Facilities!
How did they ever cure anything?
Michael Bender Cashin and Hazel Gillen 1951
Not sure of the date but mom said is was a February Wedding. They look like they should be in the movies!
A fashionable 1950's woman!
Mom with Martin and Michael.
Mom and Leslie - 1960
Hurry up and take the picture so I can get out of this Christening gown and into my pajamas!
The Queen! Circa 1964
Mom in the Oshawa Choral Society.
So many nights!
Dad's dinner kept warm in an old fashioned toast warmer with tin foil and placed on the radiator. No microwaves back then!
This is farm country? 1970
Pretty snazzy outfits for an evening at a dairy farm!
On the veranda of Glenbrook Farm, Knowlton's Landing, Quebec
Did you pick that from my garden???
Lara and I disagree over which one of us this is but...one of us thought it was a good idea to rip out a peony rose and give it mom!
Mom's Favourite Spot!
I can't imagine why she's fallen asleep after taking care of 6 kids!
Mom's Beloved Rock Garden
Mom just had a knack with plants. She loved being in nature and could bring even the saddest looking little plant back to life.
Lauren, Lara, Leslie and Mom
It looks like a 1970s record album cover...the Beatles?....ABBA? No, it's the Four Gillen Girls, Disney World mid to late 80s.
Suddenly, I feel a tad under dressed!
Welcomed to the Canary Islands by a resident in traditional garb. Mom and dad along with Ed and Gloria Greening took a camel ride to the top of a volcano.
Mom is elated, Lauren is stunned! 1990
Actually graduating from York University with my H.B.A.
Mom and Leslie
Un petit café parisien.
Mom at the cottage - 1990s
Did I hear you say it's time for happy hour?
Mom and Leslie
Day trip to Parc de la Gorge, Coaticook, Quebec. Mom enjoyed walking on suspension bridges about as much as she enjoyed flying.
Leslie and Mom, Wedding day - June 26, 1999
Boats, Ballrooms, Bahamas & BURNS! 2001
Dad got so badly burned on a day trip that his head had to be photo shopped from another picture onto this "memory" photo of their cruise in the Bahamas!
Leslie, Alana and Mom
This picture was taken in front of the Gillen Family home, Brantford, Ontario during a family reunion - 2001.
Mom with Alana - November 2001
It must be a funny story!
Mom and Alana
This photo was taken at Gloria Greening's 80th birthday party.
Happy in Alaska
Mom looks pretty happy, but something tells me she's really quite nervous...
Hold it together Haz!
Mom was not a good flyer at the best of times. I'm sure this tiny plane flying through the Alaskan mountains was hard for her to really enjoy.
Mom. Leslie and Gillen - Summer 2005
Uh, what's that I see on your lawn, Nana?
Celebrating their 50th - July 21, 2006
Dad, mom and uncle Gerald as they renew their vows to each other in St. George's Church, Sibbald Point, Sutton
Relaxing after the big event. July, 2006
A perfect day and wonderful memories made better by having their children, grandchildren and even a great grandchild around!
Holding Daniel
Mom and Dad celebrate 50 years of marriage by holding their first great grandson, Daniel.
The Gillen Family Reunion - 2007
Always a good time when the Gillens get together!
Brantford, Ontario
Mom and Lara 2012
Enjoying breakfast on the shores of Lake Kashagawigamog.
Christmas with Alana and Gillen
Mom enjoying Christmas in Sutton with 2 of her grandchildren.
The Veranda is waiting...
I'd like to think mom and dad are having a sherry and a laugh with their friends on the Glenbrook veranda overlooking Lake Memphremagog.
