DARLENE HANNAH PLANTE (CONNER)

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DARLENE HANNAH PLANTE (nee CONNER) April 28, 1961 - February 23, 2008 Suddenly, at home in her sleep, Darlene passed away at the age of 46. She was predeceased by her sisters, Germaine and Renita, brother Everley, grandparents August and Ella Lilke, father-in-law Leo, and niece Chantal. Darlene is survived by her husband Claude, son Jody (Melissa), daughter Bobbi (Ryyan), mother Gladys (Frank), father John and special friend Earla, her sister Kathy, many nieces and nephews and the new puppy Levi. Darlene was the most giving and caring person we have ever known. Darlene gave unconditional hours working for many years with the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in hopes to lessen other people's pain. Darlene was also a regular blood donor, with over 50 donations. Darlene worked as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant with the Pembina Trails School Division for 18 years. Darlene was also an ABA tutor for autistic students, and also did respite work. Darlene could not understand why we all could not live by the Golden Rule. Darlene believed every person has a kind soul just waiting to be found. Darlene also believed young people are not bad, and it is us who should respect them. Darlene also believed the best things in life are not things. Momseybear, Since you wrote a note for me every morning I woke up, I thought it would be nice to write one last one back to you. I'm so proud to be your daughter. I love you so much mom. I love so much about you. I love your handwriting. I love how smart you were. You knew how to spell every word! I don't know how many times I shouted from the computer room, Mom! How do you spell .....? You always knew the answer. I love how hard you worked for our family. I loved your hugs. I loved when you called me baby angel. I loved how much you cared for my puppy. I loved how thoughtful, compassionate, supportive and caring you were. I loved how much you loved me. I loved everything about you. Don't worry about me Mom. I'm not sad for me, I'm sad for you. I wish you got to go to Vegas and see Elton John for your 25th with Dad. I wish you could see your 1st grandbaby due in the summer. I wish you got to spend more time on your own happiness instead of always thinking of ours. You were the best Mom in the world. You always put us first no matter what. I don't think I ever said thank you enough. Thank you. There is so much more I could say, but I'm having a hard time putting it into words. If you can hear me when I talk to you, please let me know somehow ok? I miss you and as long as I'm living my mommy you'll be. I love you I love you I love you. XOXO Bobbi To the most beautiful spirit I have ever known, I thank you for giving me life, I thank you for raising me, I thank you for helping me grow into the man I've become, I thank you for being there whenever I needed you, I thank you for your hugs, I thank you for your notes, I thank you for your guidance, I thank you for your patience, I thank you for your humour, I thank you for your compassion and most of all I thank you for your love. There aren't enough words in the English language to describe what a wonderful person you were and the impact you made on everybody who had the honour to know you. You were the best Mother anybody could ever ask for and I am proud to call myself your son. You were taken from us far too soon, but I promise your legacy will live on through myself, Bobbi, and my son. I miss you like crazy and I will see you again. May you rest in peace. I love you with all my heart. Jody Baby, I'm going to miss you so much. I know you will now be taking care of people in heaven. Let love lift us up where we belong. XOXO Claude Service and reception will be held Thursday, February 28, 2008, at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 778 Archibald St., at 1:00 p.m. Private family interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Manitoba chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or give somebody you love a hug. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME CREMATORIUM 1531 Pembina Hwy. 284-7500

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 27, 2008