The theme for Week 9 is "Gone Too Soon." How much time is enough? Just a little bit more... This week is a good time to write about someone who you'd like to have a little (or a lot) more time with. Click here to check out all the themes for 2023.
I think of my grandparents. My maternal grandfather died before I was born, his wife died when I was in 3rd Grade so I was about nine years old. I have fond memories of her. Would I like to have more time with her yes. However, I think of my paternal grandparents who I really don’t have any memories of.
They were John “Jack” Lawrence Crinion and his wife Isabelle McDonald. I was a mere four years old when they died. John died on March 23, 1967 at the age of 67 and his wife Isabelle died from a broken heart, mere weeks later on May 8, 1967 at the age of 73. Grandma was seven years older than grandpa. They had three children, Mary Alyce Crinion Vujnovich (1921-1996); John “Jack” Lawrence Crinion (Jr) (1924-1996) and my dad, Robert Matthew Crinion (1928-2011).
I have two memories of my grandmother. I remember an elderly lady sitting in the kitchen of my Aunt Mary’s home. I was a little scared of this lady. My mom was sitting across of the table while my Aunt was standing near the sink, stove or counter, I just can’t remember. I was told to leave the room, by whom I am not sure. I just knew that children were supposed to leave adults alone and find something to entertain ourselves, quietly.
My other memory, might be the same day, I don’t know. I remember my grandma sitting on the couch in the living room. I want to say she was choking and my dad carried her to the car. My grandmother used a wheelchair and he put the wheelchair in the car too. I remember being confused and my father was not going to be answering any questions. I don’t have any more memories; I don’t know if I went to my grandmother’s funeral.
Therefore, I wish a had a few more years with my paternal grandparents, so I could tell my children stories of my grandparents.
Have fun and remember to Just do Genealogy!
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