Denise LAUZON

LAUZON, Denise 31st October 1951 1st November 2011 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing on Denise Lauzon on 1st November 2011. Denise passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children and loved ones after a long and courageous battle with Endometrial Cancer. Survived and lovingly remembered by her 3 children; Jeff Slater (Agnes), Elena Ballam (Nick) and Rebecca Ballam (Joe). She also leaves behind her mother Mona Lauzon, 4 siblings; sister Elaine Lauzon and Maureen Andrews and her brothers Michael and Patrick Lauzon. She was predeceased by her loving husband Robert Ballam in 2003 and her father Albert Lauzon in 2011. Throughout her illness, Denise was visited and supported by those who meant the most to her, giving her strength to face the disease head on and with dignity and grace. With her kind demeanor and years working at the Cowichan Library, she made many lifelong friends and established great support in the community. After her retirement, she discovered her artistic talents and impressed many with her quilting, photography and her great knack at making sock monkeys. Her greatest achievement though, was being a devoted mother who always put her children and others before her. She leaves a legacy of fond memories, love and strength behind for all those she loved, and will be greatly missed by all. A special thanks to all of her amazing friends, neighbours, nurses, Cowichan Home Support, Cowichan Hospice, the great staff at B.C.Cancer Agency, and Dr. Paul Watson. Thank you for ensuring she and the family were well supported and Denise was comfortable at home for her journey. A private family service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared online at www.mem.com 642186