Barbara McGuire
Denise, I will never forget the first time we met
I was applying for a job with Sigvaris and the hotel did not tell you I had arrived early and was waiting and waiting—
Once you discovered I was there and the hotel messed up
You quickly took charge—told me we only had 10 minutes—so let’s make the best of it..........
It worked and by jingo!!! You hired me and changed my life!
You knew how you wanted things done, a proven method and you insisted on excellence and you lead by example
And might I say, you taught me and the rest of the sales team across Canada, the right way—making Sigvaris Canada a pillar market in record time
Such fun
Such a GREAT experience
Those years with you were the best I ever had in my working life and PLENTY great in my personal life
Rosebud (my nickname for you) you lead the way
Always on my team, even after you left to pursue another career
Always great guidance
Always wise council—Always wanting the best for me
Always my Friend—my fabulous Friend
You became a big part of my family, known and loved by all
Over the years through all the ups and downs for both of us, you had a steady hand on the tiller
My last visit to see you in the hospital, we laughed, I cried, and oh boy—we drank a bottle of Veuve Cliquot—just like the old days ( only 1 this time )
Even very ill you lead the way
As I left you for the last time, we both knew it was the last time, as usual I cried
You looked at me, and believe me I KNOW that look!!!
You said “There is no crying in Baseball”
Tom Hanks could not have done it better—I started to laugh—and so did you
A fitting close to a simply spectacular Friendship
Love you like a sister –Sister
All my love and respect Rosebud—your Winger –Sunflower –AKA—Barbie
Monday July 4, 2016 at 11:15 am