64 Years
Surrounded by her loving family and with her favorite song playing, Ambriss Margaret Clermont slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Early Wednesday morning February 29, 2012 marked the end of her valiant battle with cancer.
Ambriss was predeceased by her parents Martin and Virginia Reid.
She is survived by Michael, her loving husband of 43 years and her four children Martin (Shalene), Lorree (Mike) Brown, John (Erin) and Kimberly (Calvin) Ewer and her grandchildren Faith, Ethan, Mia, Graham, Olivia, Lily and Sawyer, to whom she was completely devoted. Ambriss is also survived by her loving and supportive brothers, John (Lorree) and Jeff (Annette) Reid and close cousin Bonnie Hays. Ambriss’ numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends were always in her thoughts.
Ambriss was born Dec. 26, 1947, raised in Calgary, Alberta and with her family moved to Edmonton in 1962. Ambriss and Michael were high school sweethearts, who married in 1968 and moved to Victoria in 1974.
Ambriss was co-owner, with Michael, in Russ Hays The Bicycle Shop. She was a happy, loving, effervescent wife, mother and nana. Her life’s vocation was the care and nurturing of her four children and seven grandchildren. Ambriss was active in their schools, her church and community. Her favorite memories were of times spent with family and friends at Shawnigan Lake. Ambriss had a strong steadfast faith in God and she trusted her life, family and future to the promise of Jesus Christ.
Special thanks to Doctors John Visioli, Peter Battershill, Valerie Cowan and the wonderful health care professionals and volunteers at Saanich Peninsula Palliative Care who supported us on Ambriss’ journey.
To Ambriss, our dear wife, mother and nana, as you said to us countless times:
“We will love you forever and always, to the moon and back!”
Prayers will be offered in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Monday, March 5 at 6:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in SACRED HEART CHURCH, 4040 Nelthorpe Street, Victoria on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Interment at Royal Oak Burial Park with a reception to follow in McCall Bros. Reception Centre, Johnson & Vancouver Streets. Donations if desired may be made to Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
53 Responses
My deepest condolences to all the family
Lorree, I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother
may your memories and strength in God help you & the family at this sad time
Love & Hugs
Patti
Dear Clermont Family,
It was very sad news to learn of Ambriss’ death. Such a gentle woman and so very kind. We remember the days at St. Patrick’s School when little Kim and our son Andrew did some modelling for W.J. Wilson. Too young, she was!
Being together as a family will help you to get through the tough days ahead. Sincere condolences from The Middletons
(Teresa,Keith, Annemarie, Beth and Christina)
Mike and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the the loss of your dear Ambriss. We will always remember her as a a loving and caring person. She was a favorite neighbor of ours on Sarita Place and will never be forgotten by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
May God bless you at this time of great sorrow..
Lovingly Per and Gwen( Haagensen)
Dear Clermont family;
We are so sorry that you had to say goodbye to your wife, mother and grandmother. We express our sincere sympathy to all of you, and pray that God will comfort you in this time of grieving.
Fondly remembered,
Henk and Liz Nienhuis
Mike and family
I was saddened to hear about the loss of Ambriss. I have such fond memories of our high school days at St. Joe’s. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Gerry
Dearest MIchael and family,
I’m so very, very sorry for your loss and word escape me.. My heart goes out to you during this sad time. I know it’s not easy. The love and kindness you learned from beautiful Ambriss will give you strength.
“To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
-Thomas Campbell
Time and miles have seperated us over the years Michael but, you have always held (and will always hold) a special place in my heart and memory.
God bless you all
Linda
Mike, Martin and family,
Our most sincere condolences on the passing away of your
very special wife, mother and nana. May she continue to bless your
lives with the lovely memories of the good times you shared together…
Your friends Richard and Jacque Blache
Mike,
My sincere condolences. I remember you and Ambriss as being such a loving and dedicated couple in High School and marvelled
at such a long and wonderful relationship.
Paul (Sonny) Paulsen
Lorree, Kim, and all family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep each other close as I know you will. Remember the many good times that you had and know that you have wonderufl memories to cherish forever.
Lots of love,
Leila and Justin Lee
our thoughts & prayers are with you Mike & the entire Clermont clan.Dan & Denise Korolyk.