My mother, Jean Erion, passed away on July 28th, at her retirement residence, Queenston Place, in Niagara Falls. She was 84.
Her death followed a diagnosis of a bowel obstruction on July 23 at Greater Niagara General Hospital. She refused surgery and chose this as her time to die and be reunited with her beloved husband. Unlike the sudden deaths that have been the rule in our family, this time we had almost a week to share with her. My sister Connie had had daily contact with her since Jean moved to Niagara Falls last October. She and I took turns staying overnight at mom's bedside in the final week. All five of her grandchildren visited while she was in hospital, and Connie's grandson, Logan (age 18 mos.) was a frequent visitor to her bedside. Also I was able to set up phone conversations with several of mom's friends and relatives in that week.
The funeral took place on Saturday, Aug.31st at Lundy's Lane United Church, our family's home church, in the Falls. A memorial service will follow for the Sudbury region on Sunday, Sept.12th at 2pm at Copper Cliff United Church.
It was touching and meaningful that Mom died on dad's birthday. What a heavenly birthday present!
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