Ms. Laura Mary Richards Thibault

One day as I sat pondering

On how I missed you mom

And how much fun we used to have

When I was very young

By chance I passed a mirror

And thought I saw a trace

Of someone who I knew so well

Alas it was my face

But wait those eyes, those freckles

That nose, yes, now I see

For you live twice Mom

Once in yourself and once in me

My eyes reflect your hope for me

My heart beats pace with yours

And when I smile I see you smile

But through my eyes of course

So now when I feel lonely for you

I think I’ve found the key

I walk to the nearest mirror

And watch you smile at me.

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Peacefully, at home in Oshawa surrounded by family on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the age of 79.

She will be missed by her children Bryne, Judy, Julia, Charles, Blair, Darlene, Janice and Barbara, their spouses, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Also remembered by father of her children Brad, loving brother Raymond and sister Renie. Laura will be remembered by many friends, whose hearts she touched.

Friends are invited to visit on Sunday, July 25 from 3 – 7 p.m. at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home, 467 Sherbourne (south of Wellesley). Funeral Service to be held in the Coach House Chapel on Monday, July 26 at 1 o’clock. Cremation to follow. Laura will join her loving daughter Melvina in York cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.