It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Laura Elmore Barnett into the arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Most beloved and adored wife of Alfonso Barnett. Loving Mother of Marcia Holland (Mark, deceased), Trevor Barnett (Mandy), and Richard Barnett (Kathy). Devoted grandmother of Courtney, Nicholas; Meghan (Justin), Alaina (Zach, fiancé), Jordan (Whitney); Alex, Brock, and Lindsay. Caring great-grandmother of eight. Treasured sister of Vernal (deceased), Gladstone (deceased), Donald (deceased), Urselin, Calma, Joyce, and Sorita. Beloved aunt to nieces and nephews in Canada, United States, England and Jamaica. Born in Jamaica, Laura later immigrated to England, where she met and married the love of her life, her future husband, Alfonso. In 1972 they immigrated to Canada with their three children. Laura then pursued a career in nursing, working at St Peter's Hospital in Hamilton for many years until her retirement. Laura was a long-standing member of Bethel Gospel Tabernacle. Her faith was an important part of her life. She was a loyal friend and trusted confidante to many, always giving honest advice and opinion. Laura was happiest when surrounded by her family at the dinner table full of favourite dishes she had prepared. Nurturing was the gift that she shared in abundance, and this was especially evident in her loving marriage of 61 years. "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her also." Proverbs 31:28. Visitation will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2019 (this would have been her 83rd birthday), 1-3pm and 6-8pm at Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 16 at 11am, at Bethel Gospel Tabernacle, 1355 Upper Wellington Street, Hamilton. Donations to Bethel Gospel Tabernacle Bus Ministry, The ALS Society of Canada, or The Heart & Stroke Foundation, would be sincerely appreciated.
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