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
Mike & the Clermont Family ;
Terry & I are deeply sorry for your loss. Yes Ambriss was all you said .The good Lord Blessed her with many gifts.She Prayed,You allPrayed and we prayed for a miracle but she may have received that miracle. In God we trust and I am sure Ambriss trusted God also.
Remember Ambriss was blessed to have such a wonderful family but you were all blessed to have her as a wife ,mother ,mother in law and grandmother.We as cousins were also blessed ,she was so kind.
God Bless you all .We will continue to pray for you.
CIAO Terry & GUY Blasetti
Michael and family,
It was with extreme sadness that I learned of Ambriss’s illness. Ambriss was a kind and caring person who always made the time to talk, listen and offer support.
My thoughts and best wishes are with you in this sad time.
Bea Bate
To the Beautiful Clermont Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family for the loss of such a beautiful person. We all loved Ambriss very much and she will be sadly missed. Mike and Ambriss were a big part of my life and I spent many enjoyable years working and learning from the Clermont Family.Mike and Ambriss treated me like one of there own children and that I will never forget. All my love and prayers to you all from the entire Arnold Family.
To the Beautiful Clermont Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family for the loss of such a beautiful person. We all loved Ambriss very much and she will be sadly missed. Mike and Ambriss were a big part of my life and I spent many enjoyable years working and learning from the Clermont Family.Mike and Ambriss treated me like one of there own children and that I will never forget. All my love and prayers to you all from the entire Arnold Family.
Will Arnold
Dear Kim, Cal & the rest of the Clermont Clan:
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear wife, mother & grandmother. Many awesome memories Kim of your dear mom, the most recent, for our family, was at Char’s memorial service as you and your mom graciously looked after our 6 week old granddaughte,Rachel. Safe in the arms of Jesus.May the many beautiful memories sustain your family in the months and years ahead and may your know your whole family are in our thoughts and prayer.
Lots of Love Herman & Wilma Vanderwal
Lorree, Mike, Kim, Cal and Family
We are heartbroken to hear of Ambriss’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
The Watson family.
Mike & family,
I’m so sad to learn of Ambriss’ passing. Our deepest sympathy from my family to yours. What an amazing lady. She always brought a smile to my face and that of everyone around her. She was strong and brave and her wonderful spirit will last an eternity. God bless you and comfort you all as you greive at this sad time. May Ambriss rest in peace.
Mike & Jane Kucherawy
My deepest sympathy to you, Mike, and to your family as you live this time of both celebrating Ambriss and letting go. What a loss to all of you, yet what a beautiful life you’ve shared together! Be assured of my prayer and that of the Sisters of St. Ann as you walk into the days and months ahead without her presence as you’ve known it.
My heart feels heavy for the Clermont family. I am so sorry for your loss. As I was reading the descriptions of your wife, mother, sister and nana, I thought that ‘Effervescent’ was the perfect word to describe Ambriss. I grew up with Lorree and we worked our first job together at Ambriss’ Mexican Food restaurant, Sombreros. I had recently reminded Ambriss of the days she would bring us Rogers Chocolates for a treat on busy days. This is just one example of her thoughtfulness and taking pleasure in simple joys. Even through the eyes of a child and young adult, I could see how much she was a hard worker and more importantly valued and loved her family. I have happy memories at Shawnigan Lake. Anyone who walked through that door was welcomed with open arms. My sincere condolences.
On a headstone in Daphne’s native Ireland . . . Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Our thoughts are with you.