Aileen Clementine Porter

April 9, 1924

Stellarton, Nova Scotia

Sunset:

January 30, 2014

Toronto, Ontario

Clementine Aileen Porter (nee Mattie)

Passed away peacefully at her home at Chester Village, Toronto on Thursday , January 30th 2014.

Cleme was born in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, April 9th, 1924, of John and Catherine Mattie.

She was one of eighteen children, and often spoke of the fun of growing up in a large vibrant family.

She married Melvin Porter and had one daughter, Linda. They lived happily in Nova Scotia and Quebec before moving permanently to Jarvis, Ontario, after Melvin retired.

After her husband passed away, Clementine moved back to her roots in Stellarton. There she spent many years living with the company and support of her surviving sisters , brothers, and family.

Cleme moved to Toronto in 2001, to be closer to her daughter and her daughter's family. She lived at Beach Arms Retirement Home, Main Terrace and final for the last few years at Chester village.

Cleme will be remembered for her love of jokes, music and conversation, as well as her generous and kind spirit .

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Snowden of Toronto, her son in law, Dave Clarkson, grandsons Tom Snowden and Jordan Clarkson of Toronto, and two fine great grandchildren, James Dampier and Avalon Snowden of Toronto.

“I Am Always With You”

When I am gone, release me, let me go.

I have so many things to see and do,

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears,

But be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess

How much you’ve given me in happiness.

I thank you for the love that you have shown,

But now it is time I travel alone.

So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must

Then let your grief be comforted by trust

That it is only for a while that we must part,

So treasure the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away for life goes on.

And if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near

And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear

All my love around you soft and clear

And then, when you come this way alone,

I’ll greet you with a smile and a

“Welcome Home.”