Obituary of Elva Leona Peck (nee Sparling)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom after a long and courageous battle with cancer on March 29, 2017 at the Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon David Peck (2008). Devoted mother to Sandra, Heather, Bonnie (Kenny), Donna (Howard) and David (Diane). Cherished grandmother to Ken Jr (Lynn-Lee), Charlie (Kasandra), Savannah, Dana (Matt), Jesse (Caroline), Codie (Maryse), Brittany (Jeff), Tiffany, Damon (Zoe) and Shayna (Derek). Proud great-grandmother to Phallen, Matix, Vail & Rylee. Predeceased by her loving parents Robert John Cronaberry Sparling & Elma Lillian (nee Cluff) Sparling. Lovingly remembered by her sisters Beryl and Hazel and brothers Sherman, Elwin, Ellard, Willard and Delburn and predeceased by Doris, Roberta and Ellis. Fondly remembered by Mom’s close friends, Rachel, Chris, Brenda, Diane and Laurene. Mom’s love was the love that touched all in many ways. She cared deeply about her family & friends. She had an amazing sense of humour right until the end. Mom placed the needs of others ahead of her own. Mom was the glue that kept the family together. There’s not a day that passes that we will not miss you. Mom, from all of your family, “Until we meet again”. We love you so much. Family & friends are invited to visit at the Hayes Funeral Home, 134 Centre St., Shawville, Quebec on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. followed by a funeral service at St. James Anglican Church, Otter Lake, Quebec at 2 p.m. Interment Parish Cemetery.