Our deepest condolences and sympathies for your loss. Your Mom was a great lady, and we're glad to have known her.

Dear John and family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family of Renate. Sincerely, Jan Kwasnicki.

John and family. Our deepest condolences in the loss of your sister.She now has angel wings and will be watching over all of you. May she rest in eternal peace.

Your mom was a huge help to us when she watched Jonathon at 3 months old, for our wedding day.As well as taking excellent care of him when he had to undergo a surgical procedure at Hotel Dieu. There are so many fond memories that cross my mind about your mom. She never past judgment on anyone and was the most kindhearted woman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Renate was our beloved babysitter when my brother and sister and I were growing up and left in her care after school. She was patient, kind and very conscientious about her job. She knew how to keep us in line because we sensed her love for us. We looked on her as part of our family. I have a photo of her and I at my 10th birthday party. She came to help out my mom. You, as her family have lost a very precious lady.

Dear Brenda and Family, We are very sad to hear about your loss. I remember your mom coming to my rescue when Morgan was only days old. I was sitting waiting for a bed/crib and your mom came and scooped her up in her arms and told me it was all going to be alright. She said Morgan reminded her of your sister. Your mom watched closely over Morgan that night and kept reassuring me things would be okay even though the monitors kept going off. I slept on a cot by her isolet and was terrified. Your mom was our angel that night! Morgan and I were so lucky that night to of been given such great care. My heart breaks for your loss and I am thankful to of known your mother. Friends always, Bill and Michelle

Sue, Sandra, Brenda and families, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful person and I have fond memories of her. You are all in my thoughts at this very difficult time.

Dear Brenda, Sandra & Susan, Meghan, Madisen & Emerson, Words cannot express how sorry we are of your loss, Auntie Renate was a very special woman, I've never met anyone so strong & kindhearted as she was ... she always thought of others before herself. I know she will be watching over each of you as your guardian angel & that we will all meet again. I found this poem & wanted to share it with you, "You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back or you can open your eyes and see all she's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see her or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she's gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. By: ~ David Harkins" With much love, The Belanger Family

Brenda,Sandra,Susan You girls can be very proud of your mom for her courage and strength for all that she has endured over the past few years. She loved all of you and her grandchildren very much. Everything she did was for you girls. She will be missed but always remembered. Love Aunt Deb

She was a gentle soul.