Today we say goodbye to our Pappa.
With heavy hearts, the family of Clarence Edward Lamers, age 65, announce his passing at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011.
Clarence was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Sept. 7, 1945. Being a dedicated family man is what gave Clarence the courage to fight this disease for over 16 years. His strength was his loving wife Josie of 44 years. Clarence was so very proud of his son Michael. But most of all, Clarence held the title of Pappa to Andria and Camryn Lamers and that was the title he was most proud of. His granddaughters were his world.
Being an avid hunter and fisherman kept Clarence busy. His brother Bill, his life long friend Laurie and his son made sure he kept enjoying his passion. A family tradition for over 20 years was going to “back to the 50's” in Minneapolis. Clarence was employed at CC Poulin for over 30 years until his retirement.
Left behind to mourn is his wife Josie, son Michael and daughter-in-law Nadia (Andira and Camryn). Clarence also leaves behind his loving mother Patricia Lamers and brother Bill Lamers. He also leaves behind to mourn numerous sister and brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his father Jack Lamers and his mother and father-in-law Michelle and Gina Zaffino.
All who knew Clarence, would agree he was an amazing story teller, had a heart of gold and a great sense of humour.
A celebration of Clarence's life will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 with family and friends gathering in St Andrew's Roman Catholic Church for the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Private family interment to take place at a later date in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation for friends will be held on Monday evening in the Everest Funeral Chapel, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma from 6 to 8 p.m. with the Vigil Prayers offered at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Clarence to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Miss me, but let me go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little - but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me - but let me go
For this is a journey that we must all take
And each must go alone
It's all a part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home
When you are lonely, and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me - but let me go
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