Jean Laughlin

Michael Alexander · August 01, 2007, 06:09:27 PM

Nobody asked for this pic, but it has bearing to Sheena, Sandy and Sandy...

Sheena · August 02, 2007, 09:37:07 AM

Hi Mike, That is a wonderfull photo of my Nanny. Just like I remember her. She was a lovely person, always smiling and always spoiling us.

SandyB · August 02, 2007, 09:58:53 AM

Auntie Jean and Uncle Sandy ... he was my Godfather and Auntie Jean my Godmother .... they stayed in first avenue , Remember Beth ? I spent many happy hours at my Auntie Jeans .... got some photos too will submit when scanned ... Last time I saw Auntie Jean alive was in Bloemfontein when she was staying with her one daughter .. uncle Sandy did Photography in the early years , got a picture of me the one day they tried to take a pic and I refused to smile .... Its priceless ... all kinds of toys stuffed in my arms Noddy , Big ears etc . to no avail , so they took a picture of this scowling little boy ...

Sheena · August 03, 2007, 09:15:14 AM

Hi Sandy, I am Jean & Sandy's grand daughter. Mary the daughter in Bloemfontein died a couple of years ago. Beth is in Durban and eventually got married and has 2 kids. Think they are 19 and 21 now.

mavis(smith) · August 03, 2007, 10:43:38 AM

my mum and dad ( Gladys and Harry) Smith was a good friend of aunty Jeans and uncle Sandys and my sister kay was a good friend of Beths

SandyB · August 03, 2007, 12:57:14 PM

Hi Sheena ,
Ok Blast from past .. I can picture you now ... Keep the memories flowing .. Sandy

mavis(smith) · August 03, 2007, 01:01:48 PM

Aunty Jean,Uncle Sandy from Mavis

Barbara du Plessis (nee Winstanley) · August 03, 2007, 07:52:45 PM

I presume you are referring to Beth Laughlin...who got me into serious trouble (at the tender age of about 6 I think) when she convinced me that I should bunk brownies (easy!) and could ride her bike (with her in the saddle) by sitting on the handlebars and steering (myself? - God, I know I was (am!!!) blond but really) down the dirt road on 2nd Ave. Needless to say I came short and got quite hurt and was left to my own devices to explain to my folks why I was 1) late, 2) bleeding from my leg, arm, face etc and 3) (more importantly) causing disruption to their Friday night "guests" (pissup with their mates).

SandyB · August 07, 2007, 07:23:45 AM

With bearing to Auntie Jean . yes they were all part of what my mom called her " gang " that was in their wild younger days .... I have some more of Auntie jean and uncle Sandy . I attach some pics of other old timers faces ... ( for those growing up in that era .. )

One picture .. George Dobbins .. Dad .. Margaret Pearson , Lorna Dobbins , Mom

Other Uncle Arthur Davis .. Auntie Curly .. Dad .. Mom and some other faces maybe some people can identify ...

SandyB · August 07, 2007, 07:25:33 AM

Oops the other picture sliiped off .. here it is ...

One picture .. George Dobbins .. Dad .. Margaret Pearson , Lorna Dobbins , Mom

SandyB · August 09, 2007, 09:19:29 AM

Mavis , thanks for your posting of pics of the shopping center ... to see your Mums face ( My dear Auntie Glad ) beaming at me was truly wonderful ... I am still searching for the picture I remember where she was with I think auntie jean and they were dressed as Pearly ladies for some or other function .... seems it has got lost .. buts lets remain in hope ...

Sandy