My mother's love of the outdoors was unmistakable. She loved anything to do with nature. Her passion were birds. I remember being a young boy and being in the woods, and laying there on the dirt floor watching the wild canaries and right beside me was my mom. She always had birds in the house, be it budgies, canaries, or lovebirds. Her absolute first love and priority was her family. She was always there for us, always gentle caring, and always straight forward with answers to all our life's questions. She was always laughing and enjoyed life to the fullest. It's no wonder her kids all have a great sense of humor. She made sure to pass these traits onto her children.My mother will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 56 years Armand, and her 4 children Lorraine, Alain, Sylvain, and Claude. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Eric, Brandy, Michael, Jennifer, Joshua, Lucas, Kathleen, and Francis. We know you are in a much better place mom, and we will all be together again one day. Until then dear mother, you will always live on in our hearts and memories. WE LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS AND SOULS. When tomorrow starts without me And I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes, All filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry, The way you did today, While thinking of many things, We didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand That an Angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand, And said my place was ready, In Heaven far above, And that I'd have to leave behind, All those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye, For all life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for, So much yet to do, It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving you. If I could relive yesterday, Just even for a while, I'd say goodbye and kiss you, And maybe see you smile. So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.