Claire Marie LeBlanc (Landry)

7/8/2016

1948 - 2016
Passed away July 8th, 2016.

It is with heavy hearts that we have to say good bye to someone like you. As we struggle and try to cope with the tremendous void in our lives we know in most ways you will always be with us now and forever until we meet again. Rest in peace love you Claire's army.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grand River Cancer Centre or charity of your choice.

Memorial Mass will take place Friday July 15th at 10:30 a.m. at RC Church Our Lady of Lourdes, 173 Lourdes St.,Waterloo. A time of celebration and sharing memories will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Polish Veteran’s, Br. 412, (601 Wellington St., N., Kitchener), on Friday July 15th from 1 - 9 p.m.

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32 Comments

Aunt Rena uncle Rudy and family

7/11/2016 10:35:52 pm

We are all looking up to a woman who has faught a good fight. She has given strength to to all of us. May she rest in peace. Your a true inspiration to all of us.
Love aunt Rena and Uncle Rudy
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Peggy eggy

7/12/2016 04:17:30 am

My beautiful Maja..... you taught me so much in life except for how to live without you :( i promise i will try and do my best to make you proud no matter how heavy and empty my heart feels from loosing you. I am so happy you are pain free but will miss you for eternity. Lots of love always , your beautiful Daja xoxo

Denise Landry & Aaliyah ???

7/12/2016 08:06:16 am

You were a beautiful soul with a warmth that touched so many hearts. Your gentle loving nature, comforting smile and kind heart will be with us forever. Rest in peace sweet angel, we will miss you so much 💞 Love you always 🌷

Ann Fitzgerald & Barb Hobin

7/12/2016 08:14:47 am

We are so sorry for your loss. Claire touched everyone in her life that she met with such beauty. She will be missed by many, most especially her dear family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Lisette Landry

7/12/2016 08:59:50 am

My memories of you will last my life time.
I'm not saying goodbye because you and I will meet again.
I'm so thankful to have had you in my life.
Forever 💖

Cathy Schade

7/12/2016 09:54:27 am

I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Dereck and Denise Landry

7/12/2016 10:36:35 am

Dear Aunty Claire, words can't describe how I feel about you. You are such an inspiration to me and so many others. Your strength, inner beauty, love for life, love for your family, sense of humour and selflessness are what made you so special.
Even in your weakened state you were still the light in the room, your contagious laughter and smile will always be held near. My children will always know just how special you were. Thank you for being you, thank you for everything! Love Dereck and Family :)

Carol Madlensky (Siegfried)

7/12/2016 10:57:44 am

My deepest sympathies to all of you, I am so sorry for your loss. Claire was such a lovely lady who had such a beautiful and kind heart.
So many years ago I remember babysitting Penny & Peggy with Sherry. I remember thinking back then what a beautiful person Claire was because when she smiled, with her eyes. She has touched more lives than you can imagine. Rest in Peace Claire!

Crystal

7/12/2016 12:03:50 pm

Auntie,

Words can't describe the impact you've had on me as a person. Through both the tough and happy moments in my life, you were either there to comfort me or celebrate at my side. I am forever grateful for getting to experience what life was like with you in it. I am so proud to call you my Godmother, and am so happy to have been a part of your life. Even on your bad days, you would message me just to remind me how much you loved me - a true testament to how beautiful of a soul you are.

I was reading through some things from you today, and came across some life advice you wrote down for me below. I choose to honor your memory by living by these words and being as amazing of a person as you were. By loving my family unconditionally. By never forgetting to tell the people I love that I love them. And most importantly, by being the light in peoples lives, especially in life's dark moments. People underestimate the impact of reaching out to people - on good days and bad. And you understood that more than anyone. I promise to continue spreading love like you did everyday.

"Always be honest - and remember to treat each other the way you want to be treated. With love, respect, understanding and forgiveness" - Auntie Claire xoxoxoxo

Thank you for everything you've done for me, and I will see you again. Save some room on that dance floor for me xoxoxo

I LOVE YOU

Louise and Jack Barei

7/12/2016 02:01:34 pm

It was an honour to have been part of your circle of family and friends. Jack and I will truly miss you.

Mike landry

7/12/2016 04:52:47 pm

My sister Claire .......how I love you . I want to hug you and kiss you , thanking you for everything you have done for me . You were always , always there for me.I will miss our talks about everything and about nothing . I loved sharing laughs with you and I loved how you really cared for everyone including me .Now that your gone I pray that I can make you proud by carrying on with life in the same loving and caring way that you did.I know I would never come close to be the same as you in that regard but I know that I can become a better person by simply thinking this is what Claire would do! I love you sis xoxoxoxox

Mike landry

7/12/2016 05:09:55 pm

Claire ...How I love you !!! I wrote this poem quite a while ago and never got a chance to give it to you . One because it was not completed and two because its not very good . lol But here it is and I hope it brings a smile to your face.

Growing up she was mom, when mom couldn't be
Watching, washing , caring for me
Playing , laughing , dressing me up
Making sure all was good growing up

Over the years we've gotten older
Still to this day , we are getting closer
The laughs and respect finding no bounds
Her talks and her laughter are cherished sounds

God has blessed her , given her a chance
Keep on fighting , life you'll enhance
Ups and downs come and go
But you have a family , how they love you so

Your home now, helped back by mom
She cared over you,watching each frown
How hard it must be watching your child
Fighting hard to get back life , to someday smile

Paul is a blessed man, making sure all her needs are met
Caring and loving her , all done with respect
I pray that if I need be ,I can do as he cares
He is a god send , an angel for Claire

Claire how I love you .......

Joyce Ed Landry link

7/13/2016 01:56:34 pm

So sorry we cannot be there with all of you. Our hearts are with you all. Sending our love and prayers. Give Paul a hug for us. Also your mom. Loving you all. Missing you

Mike landry

7/14/2016 09:15:25 am

Thank you Aunt Joyce , I will pass on these well wishes to all . We love you guys too very much.xoxo

Gates ( Bob) landry

7/12/2016 06:12:00 pm

My dear sister what a pleasure it was to have had shared life with an amazing, wonderful ,warm and caring person, I will forever be grateful for what we shared in life and never to be forgotten. The future is forever changed for me because there is a voice I can no longer hear, a hug I can no longer give a laugh with that wonderful smile I won't see and a kiss I can no longer give but your beautiful soul and spirit I feel still and always love u forever .

Margie Fitzgerald

7/12/2016 07:17:33 pm

My dearest Claire, I will cherish the memories that we made. Thanks for being such a good friend. Love, prayers are with you and all your loved ones.

Betty and Gerry MacInnis

7/12/2016 08:19:40 pm

Paul & Family,
We were saddened to hear of Claire's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She was a great lady!

Madison

7/13/2016 10:41:08 pm

Auntie Claire, you were always so positive no matter what is going on in your life and I admired you for that. You are the most caring, loving, and beautiful soul, I'm still in shock that you are gone. Some nights are harder than others but I'm so happy that you are no longer suffering or in pain. I remember you always told me that I was one of your special angels and I know you're one of mine now. It gives me comfort knowing that Pepere is up there with you keeping you company. I love you so much xoxo

Melissa Battler

7/14/2016 04:16:58 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of Claire and her beautiful and welcoming smile. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Melissa & Shane Battler & family xo

Sherry Landry

7/14/2016 06:52:24 pm

My beautiful Bookend, I am going to miss you so much! I want to say thank you for being there for me since the day I was born. I'm sure I was not always the easiest chubby child to look after or carry around. I will miss our conversations, our venting sessions, dancing at the Blues with you, hugging you, being able to kiss that beautiful little face of yours, all of it. I will miss everything about you until we are reunited on the Other Side. I know that you will always be with us so I promise that I will live the rest of my life fearlessly, thankful for every moment, positive, peaceful, calm, etc. All the things you tried to teach us, I will do my best to follow your guidelines and make you proud. I pray you are at peace, fully restored and dancing with Dad. Love you both so much, xoxo.

Dennis said the minute he met he loved you. You always made him feel welcomed. He will miss your beautiful smile and everything about you. You are in his heart forever. Your bright light and love has made the Universe expand a thousand times over. He will think of you always. Till you and him meet again, xoxoxoxo

Colette dann

7/14/2016 07:59:09 pm

To my little big sister, with so much love. I will dearly miss you, no words can express. You grew a beautiful garden, filled with Paul, your kids, husbands, and grand kids, and you will keep watering them, for them to keep growing with love. Xoxo

Keesha

7/14/2016 08:18:55 pm

My Dearest Godmother
I miss you. I wish I could make everyone's pain go away. I know it is going to take time and because our family is so close and we love each other so much, I know we will get through it. When I think about you I think about the type of person you were and how bright your soul was. If anyone could laugh in color it was you. I am so thankful that you were the kind hearted and loving person that you were. I truly believe that you inspired all of us in different ways. For me, staying positive and looking on the brighter side of things was really hard. But getting messages from you to keep trying even when you had yourself to worry about made me realize that the more time I waste on things I can't control, the less time I spend living. I'm going to live for you Auntie. I'm going to try new things and make sure I make moments count. I'm going to love deeply and unconditionally. I'm going to be kind and expect nothing in return. Loosing you will always hurt but living for you will get me through it. I love you xo

Heather Courtney

7/14/2016 09:14:05 pm

I hope you find all the peace and comfort in heaven that you so deserve, deepest sympathy to all your family and friends . xoxoxo

Your first born grandbaby

7/14/2016 10:18:39 pm

Where do I start .... You raised me along side my mother and let me say you did such an amazing job. Growing up you always believed in me, you always told me that you were proud of me even tho I haven't accomplished much. You told me I was beautiful every time I saw you or talked to you even tho I thought otherwise. There are many things I wish I would have said to you before you left us and I regret that I didn't take the time to sit with you to tell you those things. You are the most amazing, strongest, selfless, beautiful, loving, caring, human being that EVER walked this earth and I am very proud to say that you are my grandmother. You loved me like nobody else ever did, in a way so much different then even a mother could. A grandmother and granddaughter bond nobody will ever understand. I can't even explain to people who did not know you how amazing you were, that's how damn AMAZING you were!! I will live the rest of my life remembering everything you have taught me and I will keep the love you gave me in my heart forever. I am at peace knowing you are no longer suffering. Memere, until the day we meet again I will keep this ring on my little pinky finger, kind of like a promise, a promise that when its my time, I will meet you at the gates with some good A&W and the biggest hug you have ever received (oh and I can't forget about the hand pinch) !!!
Rest easy My Memere!! XoXo LOVE YOU :)

Rick and Jackie

7/14/2016 11:35:32 pm

To my family in Kitchener.
Claire sweet one we started our journey at a young age we were best friends and cousin . You will never be missed because you have always been in my heart each and everyday. I,m so sorry that we can not be their to hug each and everyone of you,s. . Paul love you my friend we will see you soon . We have been blessed to be part of your family . God bless all of you . Aunt Cecile love hugs and kisses

penny nenny

7/15/2016 01:32:34 am

Ohhh my dear moma! For as long as I can remember, I never wanted this moment to come. As one of your front running soldiers, know that with this long battle, I'm weathered. When u hurt, I was crushed. When you were afraid, I was frightened. When you shed tears, I cried a river. When you were in pain, my very soul was in shambles. From the minute we went to war with this awful disease, you told me I was one of your soldiers. Know that I fought until the bitter end along side you, guns, ammo, grenades and the rest of your army at our side. We may not have won the war but we most certainly gave the enemy a run for his money!! To watch you be stripped of so many things is something I will never forget! You were one strong Sergeant moma and you lead your army beautifully with strength, honor and grace just to name a few. Moma, what can I say, other than thank you! Thank you for choosing me to be your daughter. I do believe you hand picked me knowing I needed you and your exactly right :) I'm so blessed to have had you, not only as my beautiful mom, but also as my best friend. You will always be the rock to my roll moma! Always! I'm so very sorry that life was so hard for you. You did not deserve a split second of the challenge you faced lady! Not one! Rest easy moma, finally your pain free and dancing as you always did. I love you tonnes my lil firecracker <3

Abe Cardenas

7/15/2016 03:29:37 am

To the Memere I did not know. Words can't describe the void I feel, to know that this life is truly real. The devi is a liar and is here to steal. Your beautiful smile will forever glow, peace and love is all you known. Tears of joy run down my face to the thought that your in a better place.

Sherry Bradley

7/15/2016 10:03:18 am

The Landry's lived beside my parents Larry and Grace Wagner on Hett Ave for many years. Our thoughts are are with you all, I hope that the strength and joy Claire had will be with you all today. Clair was like a beautiful flower here on earth, I can only imagine how she will sparkle as a star in the heavens. She has earned her wings for sure. 👼 Hugs

Sherry Landry

7/16/2016 10:38:27 am

Well yesterday I attended your mass. The fear became reality. You are really gone from this place. I tried my hardest to be strong for our mother just like I promised you and I will continue to do so. Today is the day after and I have no desire to do or go anywhere. I see the heaviness that I am feeling so I can't even imagine what your husband, your children, your grandchildren and our mother is feeling. Things will never be the same but I know that you are close and you are happy, rejuvenated and safe with dad on the other side.
I will MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FOREVER XOXO

This world will no longer be a great place,
For Jesus welcomed you with his grace.
He saw that you fought so long and so hard,
You are finally resting but our hearts are now scarred.

My sweetest sister how you lit up my life,
You were always there for me to make things right.
Now I must decide how to do this alone,
For my Bookend did her time here and is now gone home.

Your husband, your children, your grandkids too,
Are all proof of how your legacy grew.
Your positive attitude, your love and respect,
Will give them the strength to smile and reflect.

You were loving, kind and never judgemental,
Forgiving, understanding and always gentle.
You loved good music, to sing and to dance,
Things I know you and dad will do whenever you get the chance.

It is your Blessing that you are free and fully restored,
Please remember you are so loved and fully adored.
There will never be a moment that you don't cross my mind,
But I will focus on your beautiful smile and how you shined.

So my beautiful Bookend, I must now let you go,
I want you to be free and enjoy God's graces as they flow.
I promise I will keep your lessons and words close,
But I will treasure you, my beautiful sister, the most.

You were my sister, my friend, my confidant and my Bookend. xoxo

Kerry

7/16/2016 01:19:16 pm

Yesterday was one of the most difficult days for me as I had to say goodbye to Claire my mother in law who opened up her home and her heart to me from the first time we met as if I were her own son. Your smile, your laughter and your incredibly huge heart is something I will always cherish. I love u. Kerry

Lisette Landry

7/12/2018 06:56:03 pm

Been 2 years and so much has changed, but you're still in my heart everyday. I miss you girl

Sherry Landry

12/11/2021 07:59:17 am

Dear and sweet sister Claire, it has now been over 5 years since you made the journey home and I still miss you everyday. I know you and Dad are watching over us and I thank you both for that. As I promised you, I continue to watch over your children and grandchildren always. I try and always remind them that I am always here for them and will do anything and everything for them. They know they are loved and not alone and that they have a strong support system. I will always strive to make you proud sis. Love and miss you tons xo

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