Elisabeth `Bebette' Renard

Born September 12, 1932 passed on May 16, 2010 surrounded by her loving family after a Lengthy battle with cancer. Lovingly remembered by her husband of 55yrs Andre, her children; Mimi and Bob Spasovski, Willy and Donna, Phillip and Leanne, her grandchildren; Justin, Sonya, Christopher, Danielle and her great grandchild Chloe – Elisabeth. She will be greatly missed by her many close friends here and in Europe. Predeceased by her parents Urbain and Maria Gossiaux as well as her loving brother Willy and Sisters Yolanda, Francine and Jeannine. Bebette immigrated to Canada from Brugge in 1954 at a young age. Before immigrating to Canada she graduated from Ste. Elisabeth School, Ecole De Nursing and Bruxelle and began working as a nurse. In Canada she graduated from the University of Windsor with a BA degree and worked as a translator for the Government and the courts. She was a truly loving Mother and Grandmother who loved to travel, do needle work and enjoyed flowers, birds and nature. Bebette was a kind and considerate friend who was always there to lend a hand. Her family will receive visitors at the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home (1969 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor 519-252-5711) on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm where a funeral service will take place on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 11:30 am. Interment at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County.