Obituary of Delauris Heins

"MOM" Extraordinaire Longtime co-owner of 'Heins Grocery' with her beloved husband, the late Earl Heins (1980). She was a Fabric shop clerk for many years (Renfrew Remnant Shop and Dolan Fabric). Passed away very peacefully on Tuesday morning October 20, 2009 amid the embrace of her 4 children. Delauris released her grasp on life following a long battle with many health challenges. The stroke on Friday October 16 was too much for her to conquer as she did so many times in the past. She will be forever missed by her children: Daughters Mayor Sandi Heins, Connie Briscoe, Susan Heins-Schutt (Bryan) and only son Dwight (Janice Dick) all of Renfrew. Dear "Gram ... " of James, Chris and Erin (Pat) Briscoe, Paige Heins, Megan, Katie and Justin Schutt. Dear friend and companion of the late Merv Wilke (June 2006) and his children: Paul and Jeanette, Don and Bill, Lois and Jeff and Merv's grandchildren. Dear sister of Annabel Kranz (predeceased 1937), Ardella Pauhl (Percy) - Beachburg, the twins Eleanor Heins (Eddie) - Cobden and Elsie Gunn (the late Mac) - Arnprior, Phyllis Kuehl (Reggie) - Pembroke, Stanley Kranz (Patsy) - Foymount/Pembroke, Alice Panke (Earl) - Eganville. Fond sister-in-law of Dorian Laurier (the late Larry) - Renfrew, Gladys Heins (the late Sonny) - Cobden and Eddie (Eleanor) Heins - Cobden. Predeceased by parents Bertha and Nicholas Kranz and parents-in-law Art and Emma Heins "Aunt Delauris" - will be missed by many close nieces and nephews, especially Brenda, Bruce and Sharon Holbein. Devoted friend to many, best friends to Lois Hokum, Gabriell Foy, Mary Campbell, Alice Voldock, Connie McQuillan, Cora Warren and many more. As well as her buddies at Groves Park Lodge especially Zella Mullins. Delauris was Mom extraordinaire, an awesome seamstress and loved to cook and travel. She chauffeured across the countryside and to school, her children, grandchildren to and from various activities while still finding time for her Baptist ladies aid church work. She never forgot a birthday or special occasion. Great card player, loved books and music, bowling and cross country skiing. Her positive outlook on life, inspired all those who knew her. Special thanks and appreciation are extended by the family to the wonderful caring staff at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Dr. Delbrouck, Dr. Musawir, Pembroke Hospital Staff, Dr. Ben and Dr. Ratnayake. The special awesome staff, Dr. Langlois and residents at her home for the past year, Groves Park Lodge. Extra special thanks to Dr. Bruce Strader, you made a difference with your extra care and concern, you were her angel.