One home, Four Generations

"Ray Gamble used to be alone. Now he's the meat in a sandwich that's stacked four generations and two cultures high."
Thus does columnist Paul Wilson introduce us to Ray and his four generation family who've found themselves crammed into a two bedroom bungalow in Stoney Creek.
"Did I envision life would turn out this way? No," he says.
Gambles choice — to blend the generations in a single home — was a mix of choice and circumstance, but they harken back to a very ordinary way of life, one that began slipping away from us as we returned from the World War Two and began putting down roots in brand new suburbs. The Gambles show us how it used to be — and still can be.
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Story by Paul Wilson, photo by Cathie Coward

Comments

[Helen Ramsay]

I just finished reading this heartwarming story the paper.
Kudos to Ray and Elena.Lily and Tom must feel truly blessed to have such a loving family.
Paul manages to bring me to tears many times. This was no exception.
Thank you Paul. Stories like these help to restore my faith in human nature.