Wednesday, August 25, 2021
George, Roman, Leon, Julia, and all of your families,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I have many memories of Leila as we all grew up on neighbouring farms. She always seemed so ahead of her time to me for a teenager. She taught accordion lessons first at your home and then in Forest, allowing Julia and I to tag along sometimes. I recall going to watch her play at different venues as well. She was always so fashionable and had the latest trends. She did not mind when Julia and I would rifle through her things. I never saw her angry. I remember her coming home from a concert so excited about the performer who did handstands on his piano! (his name was Elton John and it was the first time I had heard of him) I recall her coming back to the Aberarder field days to cheer Julia on in her events. My most vivid memory of her is on the beach were we all tried to spend as much time as possible. Leila in her red bikini, darkest tan, athletic body playing whatever the sport of that day may be. You are all in my thoughts, please take care.
Joy (Douglas) Vokes
