Hanna Rain Handysides (Alford) was born on July 8, 2012 at 3:10 am and was given her angel wings shortly thereafter. Hanna is survived by her mom and dad, Keely-Rain (Alford) and Joshua Mark Handysides; sisters, Amelia Pearl and Eliza Opal; Mamie and Papa Alford and Grandma and Grandpa Handysides. In Hanna’s quiet, brief time here, she touched many lives and will be missed by her entire family and many friends.
A celebration of Hanna’s life will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Monday July 16, 2012 at 10:00 am. A reception will follow in the McCall’s family Centre. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your little angel Hanna Rain. There are no words that will heal your sorrow, but I hope that you are able to find comfort in knowing that one day you will again hold your precious daughter in your arms.
We are so sorry for your loss. Ours hearts and prayers are with you both and your family. xoxo Tash & John
No words can truly express the pain i feel for you. I found this poem i wanted to share.
“These are my footprints,
so perfect and so small.
These tiny footprints
never touched the ground at all.
Not one tiny footprint,
for now I have wings.
These tiny footprints were meant
for other things.
You will hear my tiny footprints,
in the patter of the rain.
Gentle drops like angel’s tears,
of joy and not from pain.
You will see my tiny footprints,
in each butterflies’ lazy dance.
I’ll let you know I’m with you,
if you just give me the chance.
You will see my tiny footprints,
in the rustle of the leaves.
I will whisper names into the wind,
and call each one that grieves.
Most of all, these tiny footprints,
are found on Mommy and Daddy’s hearts.
‘Cause even though I’m gone now,
We’ll never truly part.”
~Unknown
All my love
Aunty Mere
We’re so sorry for the loss of your little miracle Hanna Rain. You are all in our prayers.
God bless.
One can’t express what you must be going through right now. A loss of a child is something no one should have to go through. There are no words, or acts that can take away the pain in your hearts but as a community, family and friends we are a shoulder to lean on, an ear to hear your pain, arms to hold you close and voices to send prayers. We may be miles apart but the pain is felt even on this side of the world, where tears are shed for a little angle that has gone to soon.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sadness, and we are sending many hugs and kisses from afar.
Love Seamus, Bianca, Lealand, Judson and Brocton
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. From the Australian Cousins xxx
How do you celebrate a life so short
Even thou the circumstances lead us to believe that Hanna Rains life was just to short to celebrate, there are many things to celebrate because of her short lived life.
Hanna Rain brought family and friends together. She allowed us to drop our issues, make peace, and come to share with her amazing Mommy & Daddy and sisters Amelia and Eliza.
Hanna Rain has a loving Mommy who cared for her for her whole short existance. She has a Daddy who was there every step of the way, loving her Mommy and sisters, and sometimes taking the time to just talk to Hanna Rain in her Mommy’s tummy.
Hanna Rain allowed as much family who could come to the hospital to see how beautiful she was. We so appreciate Hanna Rains Mommy & Daddy allowing us the precious moments we could share together.
Even thou the circumstances were not the most joyus, it was a time of deep love and sharing. It was a time of bonding and spreading love.
Of those few hours we were able to hold, cuddle, love, kiss, and share our love of Hanna Rain.
I am so proud of my four grown children, each has shown me love and compassion in the past few years and raised themselves as very special people in my life, people I am so deeply proud of.
I was never so proud as to watch as a grieving Daddy took his beautiful daughter Amelia to his side and sat her down and explained that her new sister Hanna Rain will not be coming home with them. Amelia looked a little perplexed, but then it was mentioned that she has gone to heaven to be an Angel to look over her and her family, Amelias face just lit up with a great big grin. Then Mommy and Daddy allowed Amelia and Eliza to meet their sister. It was one of the most precious sights you could ever imagine.
We watched as both Keely and Josh spent their precious time with Hanna Rain, and see the immense love that flowed. Tears of joy, love, and a life short lived. Josh and Keely I am so incredibly proud of you both and the way you handled this situation and shared it with family and friends.
With all our love
Dad & Mom
Grandpa & Gramdma
You know are thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our love and condolences. We will see you in a couple of weeks
Tiny Angel Wings
God has tiny angels,
Flying in his heaven,
Looking over you and me
Now it has little Hanna Rain,
A tiny Angel has received her wings.
She’s watching over her big sisters,
And her mommy especially, but daddy too,
She’s wrapping her tiny angel wings,
Around their hearts so very gently.
She see’s her loving family,
with so much love in their eye’s,
She holds her tiny angel heart,
And knows, true love never dies
No words come to mind that can touch the description
Of sadness I feel for your family at this time of unexpected grief.
I have intimate knowledge of your situation, and the many roles
You are having to fill at this time….and I’m here for anything anytime. Bless you all and Baby Hannah.
Xoxo
Beautiful names for an angel. Very much love. Mary