The family of Florida announce her peaceful passing on March 8, 2022 at Victoria Hospice, two months shy of her 94th birthday. She is a much loved and dearly missed mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to so many. She leaves us with so many cherished memories.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Wilmer.
Born in Drummond, New Brunswick in 1928, Florida was a resilient and strong-minded person who devoted herself to life and to her family. Florida made a warm and welcoming home for family and friends. Her cozy nest was a soft place to land for all who visited. She embraced life and all its challenges with strength and dignity.
Among Florida’s many gifts was her ability to connect with people. From her radiant smile, vibrant gardens, the crocheted Afghans she made into her last year and how she dressed every day, she made the world a more beautiful place. Her zest for life never waned.
At 40 years of age, with seven children in school, she embarked on a rewarding career in the field of Medical Records. She was so proud of this achievement and so was her family. Florida was a remarkable individual. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.
Florida was a woman of faith. This sustained her throughout life and never more so than at her end of life in hospice.
Our family extends a deeply felt thank you to all the staff of Victoria Hospice. You honored Florida with your love, care and comfort in a time of need. Florida will be laid to rest May 12, 2022 in Almonte, Ontario.
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Hellen Keller.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Hilda Mackow (Deschenes)
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Louise Trinque McIntosh Your mother was a woman with so many wonderful qualities and a real spark for life. She was very proud of her family and happy in the home she had created for all of you. I always felt like I was being embraced by a woman who didn’t try to put on airs but who was happy to be who she was. She loved to garden and she loved to cook and I remember many wonderful meals at her table. She will be dearly missed, but I hope you will all share many happy memories of her and your dad. My condolences to all the family.
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Andrea Anderson Andrea Anderson
Dearest Florida, Truly your praises are being sung by all who knew you and by all whom your life has touched! Mine included. For many years I have had the pleasure of your company while cleaning for you. Always I was greeted by you with warmth and smile. How I loved to hear you reminiscing about stories from your past. Your love for your family shone out in them!
Truly,you lived a life to the fullest and with so much love.
I am grateful for having known you!
Rest in Peace dear Florida.My Sincere condolences to all the family!
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Antoine Deschenes The family of Antoine and Thérèse Deschenes would like to offer their Sympathy and Condolences to Florida’s seven children for the loss
of their loving mother! Moving to Toronto at 17 to live with Florida’s family, her brother, Antoine was deeply touched by the love and care granted to him. In his heart Floride was like a second mother to him. I will alway cherish her memory.
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Denise Laforest Younger My mom had a rich life with so many experiences. She raise her big family. She found passion in her work life. She could do so many things paint, crochet, knit,cook and garden. She loved music spending time in nature. She was strong vibrant and a fighter to the end.
She will remain my inspiration to keep living a full life.
Denise Laforest Younger Melanie and Daniel Younger
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A Tribute to my sister – Florida
You were born the eldest of 12 and I the youngest. You had an extraordinary life and set the standard very high for your brothers and sisters to excel in their own lives.
For me, you were a second mom and will continue to be. Although we lived miles apart, our visits and telephone calls were never dull. You always had a story to tell – particularly about the great pride and appreciation for your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Your constant desire in learning, gardening, knitting, walking, swimming, love of music inspired me.
I will hold you close within my heart and there you will remain to walk with me throughout my life. Being your sister was a privilege.
From my family, Anthony, Natasha, Richard and Siena – our deepest condolences to your children and their families.