RENEE LAURA BONIN

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

• Growing up... I called my sister....Rainy. She was the safe place for my brothers and I. We were very close...like bookends she would say... helping my mother through the difficult journey from life to death. My fondest memories occurred in my younger years with my sister. My sister was a great teacher...always so generous to a fault with people she loved or liked. Her passion...was to please people and for people to think well of her. Mission accomplished Rainy ... people love and miss you so much. Je t'aime mon vieux! - Posted by: marc marleau (brother) on: Apr 12, 2016

• We are sadly going to miss Renee. While we didn't have a long or close relationship with her, I've had time to know Chris through hockey fellowship and business dealings. The quality of Chris' character revealed so much about his mother's loving influence and support. In the couple of times I had the pleasure of spending time at Chris' house with his parents, I can tell you what a wonderful cook she was... and even though, through my own fault, I missed out on getting one of her famous Tourtière pies, I know it had to be the best. Just seeing her and Victor for Chris' surprise birthday party this past March was so much fun and we remember her doing a lot of the cooking. Most distinctly we responded to her booming voice announcing when it was time to eat, that brought us all running to the table. She had great presence, that's for sure. You gotta love your hockey mom! Michele, my wife, has also been a life long teacher by profession. We are thankful for having the opportunity to meet Renee and are very sad that we won't have the pleasure of having more memories to experience. However, I do have the distinct privilege of knowing Chris, and through him I will enjoy her memory and her wonderful legacy that will live forever. May God keep her blessed and in eternal care. - Posted by: Tim & Michele Smith (Friend) on: May 04, 2012

• I met Renee about 15 years ago. We played about 1 million games of canasta and 1 million scrabble games - which were all documented in her book. On hot days we would 'noodle'. There was no need for phones, we would just yell out the evening plans. We talked about everything. I loved this woman. I feel blessed knowing her. I will miss her terribly. - Posted by: Jan Toews (2 doors down at Jessica Lake) on: May 04, 2012

• I am truly blessed to have known such a remarkable woman! Her generosity, love and honesty were only a few of the amazing qualities she had. Whether it be her home or the cabin you were always welcomed and she treated you like family. I will miss playing Nasty kanasta while eating jube jubes or playing scrabble with her out at the lake. I can't believe she is gone, I can still hear her voice as she would call "Supper" . She will be missed and I'm am so blessed Renee was a part of my life. My sympathies and prayers go out to Victor, David, Gale, Chris, Shannon, Michelle, Paul and her brothers and sisters. - Posted by: Lorraine (Sister and Siater in-law to David and Gale Bonin) on: May 03, 2012

• I will always remember how I felt so comfortable talking with Mrs. Bonin. The way she opened her home, cabin, kitchen and heart to anyone who arrived at her door. She made me feel like one of her family. There was always room for another seat at her table, and she made sure you would sit and be a part of her family. That love and generosity is part of who I am today. And for that I am eternally grateful. - Posted by: Jaret Hamm (Friend) on: May 03, 2012

• Of the many remarkable things about Renee, one that I always especially liked was how she was the ultimate homer when it came to family and friends - they received her complete support, no matter what. At the same time, she had pretty active "BS" radar and was frank and direct - she didn't let you get away with much. A deftly balanced combination, delivered in a warm, loving, often comical way -shootin straight from the hip. A new star has been added to the sky above Jessica - a bright one. - Posted by: Mitchell Toews (2 docks down, @ Jessica) on: May 03, 2012

• I will always remember how Renee made everyone feel very welcome, whether at home or at the cabin. Her cooking was amazing and I loved being invited for dinner. Her sense of humour and crass was like no other! It was very easy to see how much she loved her children and how much they loved her. Hugs to the family! - Posted by: Kristy Muckosky (Friend) on: May 03, 2012

• I've known Renee for many years. She was always a good person to me. She never ever judged me. She always understood my struggles with self acceptance and she never judged me. I always felt comfortable going over to the Bonin house, I always felt welcomed. Renee will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. I will miss speaking français with her. - Posted by: Robert Gosselin (Friend ) on: May 03, 2012

• There aren't really words to describe what a wonderful person Renee was. She had a significant impact on my life, though I only knew her for a short time. I trusted her and was comfortable with her from the moment I met her. She had an astounding beauty, inside and out, that is rare today. She and Vic went out of their way to ensure I would feel loved and accepted into their family. She was kind and understanding at a sensitive time in my life, and I don't think I will ever be able to express my gratitude for that. She taught me the importance of having time away from the boys, as we pampered and indulged ourselves for an entire day, usually losing track of time and ending up late for dinner with Christopher and Vic! This world has lost a truly amazing person. In her honor, I will try to live my life based on love and acceptance, as she did. - Posted by: Shannon Roden () on: May 03, 2012

• I will always remember the kindness and friendship you gave to our family. My kids would often say I saw Mrs(Mr) Bonin when they were passing by. They really thought highly of you. May God grant your family peace and give them strength to pass the oncoming days without you. You will be truly missed by all the lives you have touched. - Posted by: Roger and Betty Borges (friends) on: May 03, 2012