Sevigny: Claire Agnes (Nee: Keogh).
Born Jan. 4, 1927 in Guelph, raised and wed in Tottenham, Ontario. Retired Bell Employee and a lifelong Blue Jays fan.
Claire passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord Wednesday May 13, 2015 in Pickering Ontario in her 88th year. Wife of the late Frank Sevigny (1982). Beloved mother to: Bob (Sharon), and Sue Gentle of Peterborough, Terry Pirie and Mary Jo Diamond of Whitby, Mike (Cathy), William Robert (Sue) of Ottawa, and the late Patrick Sevigny (1991). Nan will be sadly missed by her 16 grandchildren: Erin, David, Colleen, Brendan, Rob, Maureen, Laura, Justin, Michelle, Leslie, Leanne, Melissa, Jennifer, James, Amanda, and Patricia, and her great grandchildren: Mark, Parker, Liam, Lowell, Elaina, Harrison, Katie, Janey, Allison, Violet, Bryce, Carter. Claire will be missed by her brothers Bart (Mary), Ted and Kevin and her many dear friends old and new.
Claire was pre-deceased by her parents Agnes and Hillary Keogh of Tottenham, and was a dear sister to: Ginny, Bill, Bobby, Maura, Joe, Jack, Kitty, Helen, and Mickey.
Claire was strong in faith, but her true strength was her character. She was a proud woman whose love for life continues to be upheld by those who knew and loved her. She leaves all her children and grandchildren with the knowledge that they were truly loved.
Family and Friends will be welcomed at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Rd. Tottenham, ON. 905-936-3477 on Friday May 15, 2015 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. The mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Church, 2118 Adjala-Tecumseth Town Line, Colgan, Ontario, L0G 1W0, on Saturday May 16, 2015 at 11:30am, with reception to follow at the Church.
The family would like to thank the Staff at Bay Ridges, Pickering, with special thanks to Pamela and Gemma for your loving care to our mother and grandmother.
In memory of Claire, donations can be made to the CNIB.
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Mike Bassano says
I will always remember the lovely Sunday dinners with the Sevigny family & the fun filled games of euchre we played for hours on end.
Lynne Ramsbottom says
My heart and thoughts go out to Terry and the family! My second mom was a wonderful and dear lady and I know she was loved. She will be missed here on earth…but she will always be in your heats. Love and hugs
Patti Simmons says
We will always remember our Auntie Claire.
Thinking of you,
Jackie, Peter, Jeannette, Leslie, & Patti
Marian Mcgoey says
I am saddened to hear about Clare.We are cousins and she always made the time to come and speak to her country cousins out here when she was visiting Bart and Mary.my deepest sympathy to the remaining Keogh Families
Love and prayers,Marian McGoey
Marian Mcgoey says
I am saddened to hear about Clare.We are cousins and she always made the time to come and speak to her country cousins out here when she was visiting Bart and Mary.my deepest sympathy to the remaining Keogh Families
Love and prayers,Marian McGoey
Frank Cmelak says
Some of my fondest childhood memories centred around the Sevigny household, growing up with Bob.
Claire was a kind, loving, compassionate soul who always took the time to listen to us and give us some much needed guidance and advice in her firm but loving way. She made us feel like part of her extended family, which is why we called her “Mommsy”.
There is a special place in heaven for people like her and she will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless.
Kathleen Gerrard says
Some of my most wonderful memories of growing up involved the years we spent at night school together. It wasn’t just about learning to quilt or cook; it was the fact that Mrs. Sevigny took time to be with me. She always treated me with dignity and respect. She always listened to what I had to say and was cheerful and optimistic.
She was always supportive and kind. Leading by example, and her strength, honesty, and self respect gave me a great role model during the difficult times I faced growing up. She helped show me what it was to be true to your beliefs and do the right thing. I always felt safe around her.
Doris O'Reilly-Dillon says
I met Mrs. Sevigny 46 years ago when I started hanging out with Bob and his friends as a young 15 year old. She was always generous and giving of what little she had. She was a kind, Christian woman who leaves behind a wonderful legacy in her children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Well done Claire. I wish I could be there to see you off in style.