Gerry & Heidi, Al and Tanya and your families Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tom,Mandy,Jacob and Jenny Duffy

I read your story in the Record and it brought me to tears. I do not know your family but wanted to express how truly sorry I am for your loss. No parent should ever have to grieve for their child. Once again I am so sorry for your loss.

Heidi & Gerry, Don & Lenore, Brent & Janet, and the remaining Scrimgeour & Bontaine family please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of a beautiful Daughter, Granddaughter & Niece. You are all in our thoughts & prayers at this time.

Gerry and Heidi, I&&single&&m so sorry to have heard about the loss of your daughter. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Heidi & Gerry, I can&&single&&t find the words to express how I feel but know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I worked with Heidi at CMHA and remember seeing Ainsleigh a few times.

Sheri

My heart goes out to you and your families. I was devastated to hear that Ainsleigh was taken from you far too soon. My deepest sympathy, I couldn&&single&&t even imagine the pain you all are in right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you…
Angela, Brett and Colin Davidson

The Whole Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this time. We are so sorry for your loss. Words can&&single&&t express the thoughts and prayers that we have for you all at this time….

Stephen(Stretch) Vicki and Benjamin Kolkman

Heidi, Gerry and Aleigha

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Lori

We are all thinking of you.

Gerry & Heidi: Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are of the loss of your precious little girl Ainsleigh. Our arms are around you and your families at this time for hugs, support, and strength. Our prayers and thoughts are going to be with you for some time to come. Please know that.
Connie & Joe

Gerry & Heidi,Al & Tanya
We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter & niece, you will cherish the wonderful memories forever. God picks the most beautiful flowers first. You are in our prayers

Ang & Rik

Gerry and Heidi,
We were deeply saddened to hear of your terrible loss. Hold on tight to the memories, they will help you get thru. Ainsleigh will always be remembered, not only by you, but by all those she flashed that cute little smile to. We will always remember her, because her birthday was the same as our Ryan&&single&&s, maybe they will find each other in heaven and become fast friends (I hope so).
If you need anything, please, just call.
Our sympathy
Paul, Rose, Maddie and Joey Hill

Tanya & Al
Please accept my condolences on this tragic loss of your precious niece and extend them to her parents Gerry and Heidi and the rest of your family.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Susan Pushelberg (Harburn) former MDHS classmate.

Gerry, Heidi and Families
Words cannot express what we feel for you at this time. Keep those precious memories alive and close to your heart. We only got a mere 35 hours with our son Jacob who passed away 7 years ago August 23, 1999, but we will always keep those precious hours close to our hearts. I&&single&&m sure Ainsleigh is with Jacob now.
Ray, Tracy (Francis), Jason & Jessica Lamont

Gerry & family
I&&single&&m so saddened to hear of Ainsleighs death. I still remember you walking the hallway in the hosiptal after her birth, as Ethan, our son was born just after her. I&&single&&m so sorry for you Gerry & Heidi to go through this terrible time but I&&single&&m sure your friends and family will be there for you and take those memories of Ainsleigh and cherish them forever. I will always remember her because of that day, August 14.

Mary

You do not know me nor do I know you however I want to express my deepest sympathy to you. My son just turned 3 in August and I just want to extend my condolensces to you. Let God take care of you.

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time. Sorry I cannot be there tomorrow but I will be thinking about you and your whole family.

Gerry & Heidi,

Our hearts ache for you. Know that we are all here for you and pray each day your pain is replaced with healing, and your hearts are mended in time with the knowledge that your little princess is in the comfort & peace of God&&single&&s hands now.

We were deeply saddened to hear about Ainsleigh. May the love and support during this difficult time surround you, and guide you, as you lift your hearts high again. Rest assured that Aisleigh is in God&&single&&s hands now.

Thinking of all of you. May God bless you and keep you strong for one another.

Nancy (Bennewies), Jeff, Aaron & Jordan Balfour

Gerry and Heidi My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for the tragic loss of your daughter. I have met you a few times Gerry , I am Kevin&&single&&s Aunt Robin from Hamilton.

Gerry & Heidi

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Those we love are never really gone,
we feel them in so many special ways,
through friends they always cared about
and dreams they left behind,
in beauty that they added to our days,
and in memories that never will be fade. Thinking of you and your family through the days to come.

Gerry and Heidi,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at during this difficult time. Words do not express our sympathy.
Here is a poem that we found very meaningful in difficult times.

I found a penny today
Just laying on the ground
But it&&single&&s not just a penny
This little coin I&&single&&ve found

This penny comes from heaven
Angels toss them down

When an Angel misses you
They toss a penny down
Sometimes just to cheer you up
To make a smile out of your frown

So don&&single&&t pass by that penny when your feeling blue
It may be a penny from heaven an Angel tossed to you

Scott and Lisa

Gerry & Heidi
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughs and prayers are with you and your families. Amy E

Say not in grief, that Ainsleigh is gone. But give thanks that she was yours.
I am so very sorry for your loss Heidi and Gerry, and I wish you my heartfelt comfort at this awful time.
Sarah

Heidi and Gerry:
Our thoughts go out to you and your families at this most heartbreaking time. Nothing is as devastating as the loss of a child and no one knows why God lets these
terrible things happen. May your memories, the love and support of family and friends and your belief in God help sustain you and know that our hearts and deepest sympathy go out to you.

Carol, Jack and family ………
sorry to hear about your little angel.Its always tough when they r so tiny and innocent. your family is in my prayers. God Bless

Heidi and Gerry:
I want you to know that I am thinking about you and your family, and that you are in my prayers at night. Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your little princess. Take care of yourselves, Maria

Gerry& Heidi and family

I am so very sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Heidi and Gerry,

I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter Ainsleigh. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and know that my thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time.

Dear Heidi and Gerry,
We are so sorry about the death of your beautiful daughter. We wish we could find words that would relieve your pain, but we cannot imagine what they are.
Please know that we are thinking of you in your sorrow and we will keep you in our prayers. You have our sincere condolences.
In sympathy,
Richard & Jennifer Mikolajczuk (Vickery)

Gerry, Heidi & Aleigha:

Our deepest sympathy to you at this most difficult time.

“May those beautiful yesterdays help to ease the sadness of today.” Only time will soften the loss you bear, but may the sympathy of those who care about you, give you strength and courage.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rob, Melissa, Will & Jack

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bontaine,

Kim and I were greatly saddened to read of little Ainsleigh&&single&&s passing. We pray that you will take comfort in the fact that she is now in heaven with her Lord and Savior. May God bless you and keep you as you go through this tragic time in your lives. We will be praying for you and for your family in the days ahead.

Kirk and Kim Wood and Family
4908 West Quail Hollow Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Jeremiah 29:11-14

Gerry,Heidi and your families,
Words cannot begin to express how deeply saddened I was to hear of Ainsleigh&&single&&s passing. Hold on tight to all those precious memories you have of her and carry them in your hearts forever. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Marcy, Cole and Kaylin Rose

Gerry & family,
So incredibly sorry to hear of your pain, and loss of your beautiful little girl.
Thinking of you,
Sue & Paul

Heidi and Gerry;
It has been several years since we worked together at Perth CAS and shared some special memories together. I did not have the opportunity to meet your daughter, but my heart goes out to you in your loss. It sounds like you were blessed with a very special little girl. Although this is such a difficult time in your lives, hold on to the special memories you have of your cherished daughter, and she will forever be in your hearts and watching over you.
Take Care of yourselves and each other. You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Amanda

Gerry & Heidi, I just wanted to let you know, that you both are in our thoughts and prayers. Not only were you blessed with your little angel Ainsleigh, she was also blessed to have you both as her parents. Your family and friends support will be everlasting, we are all here for you always.

Gerry, Heidi, Aleigha
I was deeply saddened when I heard of your tragic loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Hold on forever to all the precious memories you have of your little princess. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Sue Ouellette &
Steve Martin

Dear Heidi and Gerry and Aleigha,

Our hearts go out to you at this terrible time. May God hold you in His mighty hands as you grieve the loss of your beloved little girl. I know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many people, including us.

Mindy and family

Just wanted you to know how deeply sorry we are to hear about the loss of your precious little girl. Please know that you are often thought of and our prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time.

Gerry & Heidi
We are both so sorry to hear about your loss, our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerly
Ben and Jenny

Jen, You are in my thoughts and prayers through this time of sorrow..

Heidi & Jerry
Please know I am thinking of you now and in the difficult times ahead.

Heidi, Gerry and family:

What a precious little girl. May the love you share lead you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.

Marni

My heart goes out to you for this tragic loss. She sounded like a truly precious gift from God.

I pray for you all to have strength in this most trying time that you face and know that you have family along with so many friends to help you every step of the way…now and forever!

God Bless you, Brent and Janet Scrimgeour and Families; We are thinking of you and praying for Heidi and Gerry. May these words of compassion bless you as you go through this terrible time.

Although we do not know each other, I feel compelled to offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. It has been said that to lose a child is one of life&&single&&s most painful experiences. I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through. May you find strength in each other at this most tragic time. God has called his precious angel home..she&&single&&s in His care now and will always be with you.

Heidi,Gerry,Aleigha & Families
We were so saddened to hear of your tragic loss.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Stephen, Lynne, Stephanie, Kaleigh, Ainsley & Emily

Marilyn Lichti sends her deepest sympathy to you in the loss of the little sweetheart she taught in Nursery School last year. She will always remember her cute little ways.

I am sending this message on Marilyn&&single&&s behalf as she is away for a few days.

Sincerely Marilyn&&single&&s Mum

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family

Dear Heidi, Gerry and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I can only hope that some of the words below will help you at this difficult time. The first was given to my parents when my brother died at the age of 5 and it gave us some comfort at the time. The second one I wrote after losing 3 family members within 6 months. Please know that I will keep you all in my prayers and ask that my baby brother Jeffrey welcomes Ainsleigh into heaven.

TO ALL PARENTS
I&&single&&ll lend you for a little time,
a child of mine He said
For you to love the while he lives
and mourn for when he&&single&&s dead.

It may be six or seven years
Or twenty two or three
But will you till I call him back
take care of him for me.

He&&single&&ll bring his charm to gladden you
and should his stay be brief
You&&single&&ll have his lovely memories
as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from earth return
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.

I&&single&&ve looked the wide world over
in my search for teachers true
and from the throngs that crowd life&&single&&s lanes
I have selected you.

Now will you give him all your love
nor think the labour vain,
nor hate me when I come to call
to take him back again.

I fancied that I heard them say
Dear Lord Thy Will be done
For all the joys Thy child shall bring
The risk of grief we&&single&&ll run.

We&&single&&ll shelter him with tenderness
We&&single&&ll love him while we may
and for the happiness we&&single&&ve known
forever grateful stay.

But should the angels come for him
much sooner than we&&single&&ve planned.
We&&single&&ll brave the bitter grief that comes;
and try to understand.
~Author Unknown

BEFORE MY TIME
If I should die before my time,
There are things I want you to know.
You were my inspiration,
My reason to grow.

If I should die before my time,
Please know your love was all encompassing.
For what you added to my life,
No other could ever bring.

If I should die before my time,
Please know that I am still here,
Shadowing you every where you go,
Sitting on your shoulder, always near.

If I should die before my time,
Please know my love stays with you.
Look for me in all you see,
In everything you do.

If I should die before my time,
Please feel my gentle kiss
In the breeze of every morning,
For this is what I know you will miss.

If I should die before my time,
Remember how I loved to see you smile
Please don

Heidi & Gerry, and the entire Scrimegour, Bontaine families.
Our deepest sympathy is sent to you on the tragic loss of your daughter, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tim, Theresa, Brittany, Samantha and Brooklyn

Gerry & Heidi,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard the devastating news. Our hearts break for you. We are so sorry we could not give our condolences to you in person today. We will be thinking of you and your families during this most difficult time.

Words cannot express our sincerest sympathy to Gerry, Heidi, and everyone in your families. There is a poem that we found very beautiful, and we send it to you with our prayers.

“When an Angel goes to Heaven, God stands with open arms,
To cradle and to comfort her, to keep her safe from harm.

When an Angel goes to Heaven, precious memories are left behind,
Of innocence, warmth, and that special smile
Forever in your mind.

When an Angel goes to Heaven, she tells of wonderful times.
How Mommy, Daddy, Sister and family,
Were so loving, and so kind.

When an Angel goes to Heaven, she misses your gentle touch,
She asks God to be sure to tell you, she loves you very much.

When an Angel goes to Heaven, she asks just one more request,
That God will comfort those she loved, and to know she&&single&&s with the best.

When an Angel goes to Heaven, a part of you goes too.
Knowing you will be with her again, when your journey here is through.”

Sincerely, Darrell and Tausha Josling

Dear Gerry and Heidi
We were so sorry to hear of Ainsleigh&&single&&s sudden passing. We want to let you know that we are thinking of you often during this most difficult time and praying that God be with all of you.

Anna and John,
Corrine, Janine, Katelyn, Kyra and Janna Van Dyk

We are so sorry for your loss. Absolutely no words we say could ever make yourselves feel any better. The clock of life is wound but once. Sometimes we wish we could turn it back. It can also remind us to live one day at a time. And to also live each day like it could be our last. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of need.

Gerry and Heidi;
You have been in our thoughts constantly since we heard about your loss. Our hearts ache for you. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Dear Gerry & Heidi:
My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. I can not imagine the pain and loss you are feeling with the loss of your daughter. Please be conforted in the knowledge that friends and family support you at this time and God will take good care of your lovely Ainsleigh.
Judy Wood.

Dear Heidi and Gerry,
With deepest sympathies on the loss of you precious daughter. You have been in our thoughts and prayers constantly since hearing of your tragic loss. We can not even begin to imagine what you are going through. Take strength in knowing you have a wonderful family and friends around you to help and guide you in this time. We pray you find peace and the strength in caring for your second little angel.
Our deepest regards and sympathy
Chuck, Sarah (Turner), Mitchell and Geordie Gadd

Gerry,Heidi & Family
Thinking of you at this time of terrible loss. May thoughts and prayers strengthen you, and help you through such sorrow.

DEAR HEIDI/GERRY AND FAMILY-YOU HAVE BEEN IN MY THOUGHTS SINCE I HEARD THE HEARTBRAKING NEWS.THE PAIN YOU ALL MUST BE FEELING.YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND ARE IN MY PRAYERS.I REMEMBER HEIDI AND GERRY PREPARING FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR PRECIOUS AINSLEIGH AND HEIDI BRINGING AINSLEIGH TO THE “BABY AND I SESSIONS ” AT SGH.TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.DOREEN

Gerry and Heidi,

We are so sorry to hear about your devestating loss. Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.

Warmest Regards,
Joel and Lisa

Dear Heidi, Gerry, Aleigha and family,

We are truly sorry that we could not be with you tonight to share in your sorrow. Ainsleigh seemed like a playful and joyful little girl. This must be the most painful challenge of your life, but with the support and faith of your friends and family, you can persevere. We are so glad to have at least met your daughters at Kim-Glo last fall. What cuties! Cherish all your memories. We want to express our deepest and most heartful sympathies and hope you can draw on all the loved ones around you to help you through this most difficult time. Take care and contact us if there is anything we can ever do for you. You will have our email address (phone 576-9319).

Love, Carole Clyde-Ellis and Larry Ellis

Dear Gerry & Heidi,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the sudden and tragic loss of your beautiful daughter. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. May the comfort and support of those around you give strength to perserve. Cherish your memories and know she is safe in the arms of God.

Heidi and Gerry:

Jenilee and I are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of your precious child. Your family is in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Seek out support from friends and family during this time to provide you two with the strength needed to persevere.

Gerry & Heidi,

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you.

Gerry & Heidi
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.

Gerry and Heidi

I hope the thoughts and prayers that are with you and your family at this difficult time help console you. Ainsleigh was a beautiful girl and will be remembered by many.

Sincerely, Sue Battin

Heidi & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the sudden passing of your precious daughter, Ainsleigh. A beautiful name for a beautiful little girl.
I have included a poem which gave me some comfort after the sudden passing of our son. Perhaps, in time, it may offer you some comfort.

When tomorrow starts without me,
and I&&single&&m not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn&&single&&t cry the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things we didn&&single&&t get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time you think of me, I know you&&single&&ll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me, try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready in Heaven far above,
and that I&&single&&d have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, I though, just for a while,
I&&single&&d say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But when I walked through Heaven&&single&&s gates,
I felt so much at home.
When god looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said, “This is eternity and all I&&single&&ve promised you.
Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew.”
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don&&single&&t think we&&single&&re far apart, for everytime you think of me,
I&&single&&m right here in your heart.

-unknown

Heidi & Gerry:

We&&single&&re not sure what to say that would console you at this difficult time, but please know that you are being thought of and prayed for by many people including ourselves. We cannot imagine the loss that you have suffered, but we do know how blessed you were to have the time that you had with Ainsleigh and how blessed she was to have you as “mom and dad”. Take care of yourselves and let others take care of you too. Remember that your little angel is now watching over you from heaven and she loves you very much.

Todd, Annette, Lane & Coye

Dear Gerry & Heidi.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this sad time in your life. Sorry we were unable to make it to the Funeral Home. Charlie and Ainsleigh&&single&&s Grandmother Carol are first Cousins.Great-Grandmother Marie and Charlie&&single&&s Dad (Otto) are sister-brother. Take care of yourself. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Charlie & Irene Zettel(Elmira)

Dear Gerry & Heidi,
Our hearts break for you in your sorrow and loss. Gerry, we remember our long chat at the MDHS reunion in June, talking about our kids. You are such an awesome daddy, so loving and so proud. Both your daughters have been absolutely blessed to have you and Heidi for parents. Ainsleigh will be remembered with love.

From our family to yours. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful daughter. I know words can not replace your daughter but I hope that the love of your family will help you get through this difficult time. You are in our prayers.

Charlie & Irene Zettel informed me of your loss I am deeply sorry. From a mother to another mother my heart aches for you. Sincerely Vicki(daughter of Charlie)

Gerry and Heidi
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Hugh and Myah Norris

To the Bontaine family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. We do not know God&&single&&s plan but take comfort that Ainsleigh is on angel wings now.

Joanna Wallace

Gerry, Heidi & Family
We like to express our deepest sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Anytime you need me, give me a call, I am here for you pal. Here is a poem in memory of your beautiful angel, Ainsleigh.
I HAVE A PLACE IN HEAVEN
Please don/t sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place,
Away from pain and tears….
I/M far away from hunger,
And hurt and want and pride.
I have a place in heaven,
With the Master at mt side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly lives can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know….
My heart is filled with happiness,
And sweet rejoicing, too.
To walk with GOD is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.
WE HOPE YOU CAN GET SOME COMFORT FROM THIS POEM.

Sending our sympathy to your family, from ours (Kimberley and Trent), on your tragic loss. Little ones bring the highest joy and now the deepest sorrow imaginable. You are all with us in our thoughts and prayers.

Gerry and Heidi,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you both – and cherish fabulous memories.

Gerry & Heidi,

We are so deeply saddened to hear of your loss. What a tragedy. Life is so unfair.
We are thinking of you and praying for you.
Lots of love and prayers.
Dan & Lynn

Gerry and Heidi,
I am so sorry over the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen, Matt, Katelyn and David

Our thoughts are with all of you at this time. Losing a loved one, especially a child, is very difficult. Having lost my younger brother only a year ago I remember the feeling of numbness and disbelief. Know that your precious Ainsleigh is with the angels (like my brother) who will keep her safe and enjoy her endless smiles.

Take time to mend in what ever way you need!

Paul & Tiffany Wurdell
neighbours of Michelle & Jody
friends of Jones family of Hickson whose son went to preschool with Ainsleigh

Dear Gerry and Heidi,
It has been a long time since I saw you last Heidi, but have many fond memories. I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious daughter Ainsleigh. No one expects to lose a child, especially one so young. I pray you will find peace through this difficult time. May the Lord bless you and hold you as you grieve for Ainsleigh.
Sincerely and with love,
Mickey Nott

Gerry, Heidi and Family

Remember that your
loss is shared
by many friends who care
and that you&&single&&re in our
thoughts and hearts
and in our every prayer
May you find the courage
to face tomorrow
in the love that surrounds
you today.

Blessings to you all,
Marsha Wolfkamp

we are very sorry to read the passing of your daughter god bless