EVELYN SUSAN RENAUD (SUTTON)

Condolences & Memories (22 entries)

• I think about Ev often and still find it hard to believe that a friend so full of life and love is gone but you shall never be forgotten. I often think I see your face in the crowd, so you shall always be in my thoughts. We had a great time when we were last together talking about the good old days and working at Chum and listening to music by Adele. My prayers are with you Ryan Blair and Brent and yes she is still making great friends in heaven. Shine on Ev! - Posted by: Julie gilmore (Friend and old co worker) on: Jul 17, 2014

• GOOD AFTERNOON AND WELCOME THANK YOU FOR JOINING THE RENAUD FAMILY TO HONOR THEIR BELOVED CENTRE OF THEIR LIFE, EV, EVIE SUE RENAUD SUTTON. EV WAS A FUN LOVING WIFE, MOTHER AND CAREER WOMAN WITH A HUGE HEART OF LOVE. LOVE IS THE KEY WORD, SHE LOVED HER HUSBAND, HER SONS, HER SIBLINGS, NIECES, NEPHEWS, HER PRECIOUS FRIENDS, COWORKERS. NEIGHBORS AND EVERYONE SHE MET. I AM HONORED TO BE CHOSEN TODAY. TO SHARE MOMENTS, AND FEELINGS WITH ALL OF YOU. YOU SEE YOU MAY THINK THAT VIV, CHERYL, AND I WERE HER CLOSEST FRIENDS BUT THIS IS NOT TRUE. EVERYONE WAS EV'S BEST CLOSE FRIEND. SHE WANTED IT THAT WAY. OFTEN SHE WOULD TALK ABOUT HOW IMPORTANT IT WAS TO BE GOOD FRIENDS WITH ALL THAT CAME HER WAY. I HEAR HER VOICE IN MY HEAD RIGHT NOW SAYING I JUST LOVE PEOPLE. THE MORE THE MERRIER. I LOVE WHEN EVERYONE GETS ALONG, SHE SHARED WITH ME THAT WHEN SHE RETIRED SHE WANTED TO BE A BARTENDER SO SHE COULD TALK TO PEOPLE ALL NIGHT LONG. EV USED TO SAY SHE WAS SHY BUT I WOULD CHALLENGE THAT. SHE COULD BE SHY AT DOING A PRESENTATION, BUT NOT WHEN IT CAME TO WORK, COMPLETING A TASK, OR JUST GETTING TO KNOW YOU. WHEN A FRIEND WAS CHALLENGED WITH OBSTACLES, SADNESS, HEALTH, OR FAMILY ISSUES EV WOULD BE THE FIRST IN LINE TO HELP A FRIEND. I AM SURE YOU ALL REMEMBER HER MAJOR ROLE IN ORGANIZING A SOCIAL IN 2002 FOR HER BUDDY, RICKY MY LATE HUSBAND. I MET EVIE SUE IN '89 THROUGH RICK. HE GAVE HER THE NAME EVIE SUE FROM Q. OUR FRIENDSHIP GREW WITH THE RENAUDS THAT IN FACT EV WAS AUNTIE EV, RYAN WAS UNCLE RYAN AND BLAIR AND BRENT WERE MY CHILDREN'S COUSINS. WE WERE FAMILY. EVERY WEEKEND ONE OF US WOULD HOST A GAME OF CARDS TILL WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING. THE DRIVE WAS LONG AND ONE DAY EVIE SUE FROM Q GOT A BRAINSTORM IDEA. SHE WENT TO RYAN AND SAID HONEY I WANT TO MOVE TO CHARLESWOOD. IT WOULD BE CLOSER TO WORK, TO THE ARCHIES, THE FABIANS, AND MANY OTHER SPECIAL FRIENDS. WELL YOU ALWAYS KNEW RYAN COULD NOT RESIST HER. EV COULD BE CONVINCING AND HEADSTRONG. SHE OFTEN REFERRED TO THAT BEING THE IRISH IN HER. SO OFF TO CHARLESWOOD THEY MOVED. WELL THE CLANS OF FRIENDS KEPT GROWING, GROWING AND GROWING. THEY MOVED AGAIN...IN CHARLESWOOD TO A HOUSE WITH A SUBSTANTIAL YARD, AND 2 LARGE GARAGES. ONE WAS A PARTY HALL THE OTHER A WORKSHOP. AND IT WAS IN A COUNTRY SETTING EXACTLY WHAT EV WANTED. WE ALL CAN REMEMBER THE BEST OF TIMES AT THAT AUTHENTIC GARAGE. NEWS YEARS EVE PARTIES IN THE HEATED HALL EV MADE SURE WE PLAYED GAMES, WITH OVEN MITTS, SANG HER FAVORITE KARAOKE SONGS, ESPECIALLY MOTOWN, DANCED AND SAT AROUND THE BONFIRE TILL DAWN. YES EV LOOKED FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS. IT WAS A TIME WHEN SHE COULD EXPRESS HER LOVE TO HER FRIENDS WITH OPEN ARMS AND GENUINE HOSPITALITY. IT WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF EVERY CHRISTMAS SEASON. WE HAVE TALKED ABOUT MANY OF HER BEAUTIFUL QUALITIES BUT I WANT TO SHARE A QUALITY THAT PERHAPS YOU DID NOT KNOW, AND THE QUALITY WAS HER DEEP ROOTED FAITH IN GOD. SHE BELIEVED IN GOD THE FATHER AND HIS SON AND HEAVEN. IN MANY OF OUR LATE NIGHT TALKS SHE SHARED HOW SHE GOT THROUGH LIFE DURING THE MOST SAD TIMES. SHE NEVER FORGOT THE LOSS OF HER BROTHER DAVID, THEN HER FATHER, HER TWO OTHER BROTHERS, AND OF COURSE HER MOTHER. SHE WILL BE HAPPY TO SEE ALL THEM IN HEAVEN. AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE BELIEVERS YOU WILL BE HAPPY TO KNOW SHE HAS A SPOT IN HEAVEN. IN CLOSING I WANT TO SHARE A PRECIOUS ACT OF LOVE WITH YOU WHICH I ENTITLE MY LAST WALK WITH EVIE SUE. EARLY OCTOBER THERE WAS A KNOCK AT MY DOOR AND TO MY SURPRISE STOOD A TINY LITTLE FRAIL WEAK FIGURE THAT SAID HELLO, WITH THE BIGGEST SMILE FROM HER EYES. I INVITED HER IN AND SAID WHAT A SURPRISE ...WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? SHE SAID I THOUGHT I WOULD COME TO VISIT MY GIRLFRIEND TO MAKE SURE SHE IS TAKING CARE OF HERSELF WHILE I CAN STILL DRIVE. YOU SEE I JUST SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK..... SHE WAS MORE CONCERNED ABOUT ME. WE SPENT THE DAY TOGETHER REMINSCING, STRETCHING, DOING DEEP BREATHING AND MAKING PLANS OF RENEWAL FOR OUR BODIES AND OUR MINDS. IT WAS A MARVELLOUS DAY.. OUR PLAN WAS TO WALK DAILY I DID NOT KNOW OUR FIRST WALK AROUND THE BLOCK WAS OUR LAST WALK. WE WRAPPED OUR ARMS AOUND EACH OTHER AND HELD EACH OTHER TIGHT. IT TOOK US 10 MINUTES FOR THAT WALK BUT WE GIGGLED AND LAUGHED ALL THE WAY. WE TOLD EACH THAT WE LOVED ONE ANOTHER AND WE WOULD SEE EACH SOON. AT 4 SHE SAID GOODBYE AND LEFT. THE NEXT DAY I CALLED AND SAID EVIE SUE DO YOU WANT TO GO FOR OUR WALK, HER RESPONSE WAS NO, I AM TOO TIRED. DAY 2, I CALLED EVIE SUE DO YOU WANT TO GO FOR OUR WALK? NO I AM TOO TIRED. EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK I CALLED . EVIE SUE,,, DO YOU WANT TO GO FOR OUR WALK? NO I AM TOO TIRED. I KNEW THEN SHE WOULD BE WALKING WITH JESUS SOON. SHE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT, AND REALLY NEVER GAVE UP. IT WAS HER BODY THAY GAVE UP, HER SPIRIT IS NOW WALKING IN HEAVEN. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WALKING WITH US. SO IN CLOSING I WANT TO SHARE THESE THOUGHTS WITH YOU God saw EVIE SUE getting tired, When a cure was not to be. So He wrapped his arms around HER, and whispered, "come to me." SHE didn't deserve what SHE went through, So He gave HER A rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best And when I saw HER sleeping, So peaceful and free from pain I could not wish HER back To suffer that again. TILL WE MEET AGAIN MY SWEET FRIEND. AND TO ALL OF YOU GO IN PEACE DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS KNOW A WOMAN OF LOVE, COURAGE, AND STRENGTH LOVED YOU. HER NAME WAS EVIE SUE. - Posted by: Joanne Archibald (Close Immediate Friend) on: Jan 04, 2014

• I am so sorry to hear of this tremendous loss to you and your family Ryan, I had only heard of Evelyn passing this morning from cousin Heather. I really don't know what to say except for the few times I did see Evelyn and you she was always super nice and never had a negative thing to say about anything or anybody. It's true in the words, "Only The Good Die Young", and it holds especially true in Evelyn's case. - Posted by: Bill Elliott (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2014

• We both had the pleasure of working with Ev at then CHUM Radio. Always a smile on her face, Ev's optimism and willingness to help others selflessly will be remembered. Our prayers go out to family and close friends, who Ev always spoke so dearly of. - Posted by: Tannis and Ron Hogue (Past co-workers) on: Jan 03, 2014

• When I think of Ev I always picture her with a smile on her face and that she always made people around her feel happy... my condolences to Ryan and the boys, we will miss her. - Posted by: Janice Brownlee (friend) on: Jan 02, 2014

• Our condolences to you and your family. She will be truly missed. - Posted by: Mary Jane Baylon () on: Jan 02, 2014

• Ryan, although many years have passed, and distance is great, I was deeply saddened by the news of Evie's passing. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family. - Posted by: Mike O'brien Parksville B.C. (Former co-worker) on: Jan 02, 2014

• Ev welcomed us in to her life right from the start and we sure had lots of fun and laughs. Ev was a good friend and a true listener. I'll miss you. - Posted by: Bonnie Baltessen (friend) on: Jan 02, 2014

• Ryan, Blair and Brent, thinking of you during this difficult time. Ev was the nicest, most caring person I've ever known and will definitely be missed by everyone who knew her. - Posted by: Tracy dufresne (Friend) on: Jan 02, 2014

• Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept my condolences, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. R.I.P. Aunty Eve... Hernandez-Renaud Family... - Posted by: Shane Renaud (Auntie) on: Jan 01, 2014

• Our thoughts are with the family for sure. Rick and I had the opportunity to travel with Ev and Ryan to Dominican Republic in 2001 and the memories of that trip are forever in our hearts. We had an amazing time on the beautiful beach and adventures with them. She had one of the best outlooks on life I knew. We also had many get togethers over the years where she was always sweet and smiling. We will miss you Ev. We pray for the family to keep telling the great stories of Ev. Love to all. The Loweys - Posted by: wendy and Rick Lowey (friends) on: Jan 01, 2014

• My thoughts and prayer to Ev's family at this time. I always will remember Ev's smile, as well as laughs all the Ladies had together at different gathers at Joanne's home. - Posted by: Laurette Subchak (Meet through Joanne A) on: Jan 01, 2014

• Ev was a good friend. We spent many nights talking, laughing, and much to our surprise, watching the sun come up! She had a great zest for life and a great love for her family. I will miss our lunch dates and the fun we shared. We are very grateful that we were even a small part of her life. Goodbye my friend. Safe journey! - Posted by: Lisa & Darren Dudeck and Family (Friends) on: Jan 01, 2014

• Ryan and family -- with heartfelt sympathy. Colleen Olafson (Riverton) - Posted by: Colleen Olafson () on: Jan 01, 2014

• Dear Ryan, Brent, Blair and All Family: Heartfelt sympathy to all of you. I do feel your pain. The Soul does go on and she will be with you always... Blair and Brent: I grew up with your Dear Dad, and although I did not know your Dear Mother personally, I do know that 'Dad would only choose to marry the BEST' Sincerely Linda Skinner (nee Jones) - Posted by: Linda Skinner (nee Jones) (Friend) on: Dec 31, 2013

• I have many fond memories of her when we were younger and her mother, my Auntie Maggie, bring out her baking. Evie, Sue and I were close in those days. RIP dear cousin. You will now be with your loved ones that have passed. - Posted by: Gail Hein (cousin) on: Dec 31, 2013

• I am so sorry to hear of Ev's passing. Our paths crossed many times over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time. Gone far too soon. - Posted by: Jan Currier (Client to Chum and Bell Media/ Formerly in Media/ My Daughter Gillian is a friend of Blair's) on: Dec 31, 2013

• I worked with Ev from 1986 to 1998 at cfrw/1290 fox and Q-94fm. She was always smiling, always up for fun. I have great memories of Ev. I had a good visit with her at a retirement party about 2 years ago. Of course, her smile lit up the room. Rest in Peace, llittle Mama. - Posted by: Lisa mcknight trickey (former co-worker) on: Dec 31, 2013

• A wonderful woman and friend. We will miss you dearly. Our thoughts are with you Ryan, Blair and Brent. - Posted by: Norma and Bob Crawford (Friends) on: Dec 31, 2013

• Beautiful Ev - Not a day will go by I won't be reminded of your incredible strength, compassion and loyalty to your family and friends. You had a special way of drawing people in, accepting them for who they are, believing in what they wanted and loving them unconditionally. You were truly remarkable. I will miss you like crazy. I am so grateful and privileged to have walked this earth with you. I love you forever! Brenda Fulsher (friend/cousin) - Posted by: Brenda Fulsher (friend/cousin) on: Dec 31, 2013

• I worked with Ev when BOB FM moved over to CHUM. She was a lovely lady who always had time for a laugh and a listen. I am so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Sandra Shapiro (Former co-worker) on: Dec 31, 2013

• Ev was a good friend and one of the good people who I had the opportunity to work with at CHUM radio and Bell Media. Her kindness and fun demeanour made work enjoyable and light hearted!! Ev had a kind heart and loved to talk about how proud she was of Brent and Blair and enjoyed hosting her friends at their home for various events over the years. I will truly miss her. - Posted by: Sherman greenfeld (Friend;co worker) on: Dec 31, 2013