LAMIRANDE, Elizabeth 'Betty' (CARSON)

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth “Betty” Lamirande (nee Carson) 83 years Tuesday, August 18th, 2015 at Health Sciences North Beloved wife of Reginald Lamirande (predeceased 2012). Loving mother of Allen (Bernadette) of Wahnapitae, Sally Mahy (Ron) of Val Caron, Eddy (Carmen) of Wahnapitae, Philip (Lise) of Wahnapitae, Elizabeth “Beth” Malloy (Brad Harling) of Wahnapitae and Dawn Wilkinson (predeceased): children Anthony and Ellen (Grant). Cherished granny of 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Daughter of Herbert and Marguerite (nee Land) Carson both predeceased. Sister of Mary Reiss (Alfred) of Wahnapitae and predeceased by brother Bert. A private service was held at the Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home. Internment in Civic Cemetery. Donations to the Maison Vale Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Jackson & Barnard Funeral. She is Gone You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full because of the love you shared You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on