Obituary of Norma Marie MacLaren

MacLaren, Norma Marie (nee Neault) November 29, 1930 –October 31, 2013 Passed away after a long and courageous battle Thursday morning, October 31, 2013 at the Bonnechere Manor at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife for 60 years of the late Elwin “Gus” MacLaren. Dearly loved mother of Robert (Nives) of Renfrew, Gordon (Heidi) of Oshawa and Richard (Cynthia) of Belleville. Cherished and proud grandma of Margaret, Sarah and Rebecca. Beloved sister of Bernice (Ernie) Grimo of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Predeceased by her sister Nancy (Robert) Gormley of Lewiston, New York. She will be sadly missed by her many cousins, nieces and nephews. Norma graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1951 from the Mack School of Nursing of the St. Catherine’s General Hospital. She worked part time for a few years at various hospitals in the Toronto area, and then devoted her life to raising her three sons. Norma and Gus loved to travel across North America in their 5th wheel and made many lasting friendships over the years. A special thank you to Dr. DiPaolo and the staff at the Bonnechere Manor for their care and compassion through Norma's journey.                                                Visitations at the Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior where friends may pay their respects on Sunday, November 3, 2013, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2013. Funeral service will be held in the Boyce Chapel Monday, November 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kenneth MacLaren officiating. Thence to Castleford Union Cemetery for internment. Luncheon will follow in the Boyce Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation. Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca