Mo passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife and friend of her late husband, Cliff for 60 years; loving mother to Mike (Simona) Baier, David (Yvonne) Baier, Patricia Raffle (Dean), Terry Eng (Bill), and Richard Baier. She will be deeply missed by her twelve grandchildren, Carly, Gord, Belinda, Cory, Angela, Kristina, Deanna, Tawnya, Kevin, Cara, Ryan, Amanda and their families and sixteen great-grandchildren, all of whom were the light of her life.
A woman with a heart of gold who never missed an opportunity to sing a song or dance a jig, Mo was known for her zest for life, her fantastic sense of humour and her distinctive, contagious laugh. Being a lover of all things sport – when she wasn’t yelling at the hockey games on TV she could be found at the curling rink, on the golf course or at the bowling alley where she spent time with her many lifelong friends. She could also always be counted on to show up to our baseball games, track and field competitions, school plays or dance recitals. Nothing made her happier than cheering on her loved ones. We could do no wrong in her eyes, and she was our champion in every endeavour. Mo was a constant, loving presence that we could all turn to. No matter what was happening in our lives, she was there loving us, supporting us, cheering us on and then bragging about us to her friends. Her family was her purpose and the close bond we share is her legacy. Words cannot express how much we’ll miss her, but we will see and remember her every day in all that she has done.
Our heartfelt thanks to her wonderful caregivers, Dr. Forster, and the excellent home hospice care nursing staff.
As per Mo’s wishes, a celebration of life for close family and friends will be held in lieu of a funeral service.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 110-1525 Carling Ave. Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8R9 or www.heartandstroke.ca.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
That, we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect. Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you.
For an interval. Somewhere. Very near.
Just around the corner. All is well.
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Gerry Lister and Family
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Pat Hoshal Dear Mike and Simona And Carly and Gord and the Baier Family
My deepest sympathy for your loss. You have honoured Mo so graciously here. Only time will lessen the sorrow but you will never forget. Keep her close by sharing and laughing and remembering.
Pat
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Pat Hoshal Dear Mike, Simona, Carly, Gord and the entire Baier Family
My deepest sympathy for your loss. You have honoured Mo so well here. Only time will heal but you will never forget. Always keep her near by sharing and laughing and remembering.
Pat Hoshal
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DOROTHY & WALTER LARGE Dorothy & Walt Large
March 7, 2017Whenever we think of Mo we automatically think of Cliff as well as Donna & Bill.
The memories of such great FUN, LOVE and FRIENDSHIP with Kids Sports, at Dances,
at House Parties, Family Reunions and Travel around the World (Reno, Los Vegas, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Europe and on and on)
Mo was always such a big heart and lots and lots of fun!!! We love you Mo and will miss you very very much. What a Mum, Nana and Greatnana. Our Love and Best Wishes to “ALL THE FAMILY”
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to The Baiers To all of the Baier Family- Our most sincere condolences. Mo & Cliff and all the family were such a big part of all our “good Times” We have such “Happy Memories” when we think of them. So glad they were a part of our life. Our blessings to you all with Love Mike and Marg Rogers
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Natasha Rainsberry Dear Mike and Simona and the entire Baier family,
We extend our condolences and send you our best in hopes these sentiments will help you find strength.
Thank you for honouring your mother by extending all the kindnesses you have to our family. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you have certainly personified her teachings.
Peace be with you,
Mattew and Natasha
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Bob,Marianne,Cassie & Brandon Eng To Terry, Mike and families. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you all at this time. She is now at peace with her husband Cliff. May she rest in peace. Sincerely. Bob, Marianne and
Family.
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Diane Starck Gosh I remember her dancing, she made us laugh so hard on purpose. I feel fullin my heart and I smile when I think of her. She was a big part of my life for some years and for that I am grateful, she will be missed forever.
My condolences to all that knew her.
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Joy Baguio My deepest condolences for the bereaved family..it has been a great opportunity to meet Mrs.Moira even just for a short period of time..Her memories will always be in our heart..
May she rest in peace with the presence of the Lord our God Almighty..
A big part of my life over the years ! I loved them both! My condolences to the Family! Another beauty off to see the gang ! A treat to know! Rest in Peace love ! You will be missed, but never forgotten!