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 and the entire family
WE were so very saddened to hear of your loss of Ambriss. We know she was a very loving wife, mother and grandma. You were all very blessed to have her in your lives. We hope the loving memories she created for all of you will carry you through the tough road ahead.
God bless you and your entire family.
Darlene & Doug
Dear Clermont Family ,
I am deeply sorry and saddened for your loss my thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
My heart will always be filled with wonderful childhood memories of Summer’s in Shawnigan Lake , your Mom will always be remembered as such a loving caring woman .
Sincerely ,
Kambra
Lorree, Mike and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I only met her a few times, but I know how close you all were to her. She was a lovely person, and my prayers are with you.
Take good care of each other,
Jacquie
Mike,
We are so very sorry about your loss. It was such a pleasure getting to know Ambriss a bit, and we can imagine how deeply she will be missed.
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family,
Anne & Al Brunet
Dear Mike and family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful Ambriss.
We are very thankful that we were able to have dinner with you and Ambriss recently, Mike. The first thing that we commented on when we said good bye was that she made the evening so comfortable for us!
Love to all of you.
Moira and Pete
Dear Mike and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ambriss’ passing. I remember such good times with Ambriss and the family down here in Florida at Bonnie’s house enjoying the pool and warm weather and each other’s company. May your beautiful memories comfort you now and forever as Ambriss will live on in all your hearts. Ambriss, a lady beautiful in soul and spirt – one of the nicest people I have ever met. With deepest sympathy,
Gerry Anderson
Hollywood, Florida
Dear Mike, Martin, Lorree and your extended family at the shop, please accept my very sincere wishes. Ambriss must have felt truly blessed to have had such great people in her life. I hope that you are finding that same love and support among each other and all your caring friends.
Bob and Heather Cameron and family
Mike, Martin, and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Ambriss’ illness and passing. Our thoughts are with you in this impossible time.
Life is eternal, and love is immortal,
and death is only a horizon;
and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
~Rossiter Worthington Raymond
Wayne and Pam
Mike, Martin and family
I feel that Joan and Ambriss, though not close, had a great rapport
Regrettably, they both were victims of the same evil at the same stage in their lives.
Gotta believe they will connect up there!
I know it’s not easy for those who live on.You have your strong family to rely on.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike
Michael and family
Life is fleeting and Ambriss used every moment of her short life to give joy and love to all those who had the privelege of knowing her.
What a legacy to leave!
All good thoughts
Pauline and Michael Skinner