Nora, or as I knew her, Aunty Gabi, was only 10 years older than me. She loved looking after me when I was a baby and small child. Sadly, in 1956, when Gabi and family managed to leave Hungary, although I was supposed to leave with them, I stayed behind.

Life is full of what if's, but I know that if I could have left with my paternal grandparents, my life would have been so so different and I would have lived in Canada and been able to spend much more time with my dad.

But alas, life throws challenges, some good, some bad and I only mananged to meet up with Gabi and her family just once, in the 90's when my mother and I flew over to meet them all.

Sadly we lost contact again and I only found out recently, after my mothers death in April that Gabi had too passed away and that my dad died some time before that.

Gabi was very kind to me and showed me pictures and told me stories of my grandparents. She also showed me her lovely home and cooked mother and me some very tasty meals.

God bless Gabi and your family. May you rest in peace now, with your brother who was my dad, and parents.

Panni

dear family. My heart and thoughts are with you. Nora and I

shared common Canadian backgrounds.Lowell and she always made me feel welcome in their home and a part of their family. May you go from strength to strength and remember the wonderful memories you have

irene palnick

Beautiful Nora loved her husband, Lowell, and her children, Karen and Gregory, with all her heart. I enjoyed long walks with her, so often talking about the three of you, about the cottage in Canada, about her parents and brother, and about her many friends. Nora was such a creative person with a great sense of style. She will be deeply missed by many. With sympathy to all.

Nora, you showed so much strength through the years. We met long ago when our children attended Stepping Stones Preschool and you and I and two other mothers carpooled. We met again several years later when you were substitute teaching at Shimek Elementary School. The Shimek staff members were always grateful having you sub in our school. You and I also had many great conversations about life in general. Rest in peace, Nora.

My deepest condolences for your loss of a warm, loving, delightful Mom, Wife, Friend, Teacher, Artist, Creator, Giver and so much more. Nora will be remembered by many, including me, so very fondly. She was always so interested in everything and everyone in the most sincere and honest way. I truly enjoyed seeing her and talking to her about just about anything. I appreciated her warmth, kindness and friendliness. I know she will continue to smile down on all are lives wishing for us all the best. With much love, Gloria

I worked with Nora at the Iowa Intensive English Program in the late 1980s and enjoyed her so much. She was a special woman, and I send my condolences to Lowell and the rest of the family. Take good care.

I mourn with you, dear family, the passing of Nora . It was a privilege be a friend of this lovely talented and giving woman, a fellow member of Pen Women. She contributed so much to any gathering and will be fondly remembered and missed.