elevated 7m9Pb July 17, 1938 ~ April 20, 2018

elevated 7m9Pb Visitation
Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 11:00 am – 1:15 pm

elevated 7m9Pb Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated 7m9Pb Funeral Mass
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 1:30 pm                                   

elevated 7m9Pb Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated 7m9Pb Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated 7m9Pb Obituary

elevated 7m9Pb Carmen Paris (nee Flaim)

elevated 7m9Pb July 17, 1938 – April 20, 2018

elevated 7m9Pb Passed away in her 80^th year on Friday, April 20, 2018 with her daughter Pina by her side. Loving and cherished mother of Pina (Emilio), Marco (Sheri), and Dino (Shannon). Caring grandmother of Christopher, Michael, Robert, and Taylor Paris, and Tatiana Dowhaluk. She is survived by her siblings in Italy, Father Tommaso, Esther, Luciano, Renata, Silvia, Eugenio, Michele, Marguerita, and Mirella. Predeceased by her parents, Candido and Maria Flaim, and brothers Marino and Tiziano Flaim. The family would like to sincerely thank Gabriele and Francesca Fellin for their devotion to Carmen throughout her life. The family also extends a special thank you to Angie and Oma for the compassion, dedication, care, and joy they gave Carmen over the last three years.

elevated 7m9Pb Heaven lit up with a mighty presence,
as the Angels all looked down.
Today the Lord was placing the jewels
Into my mother’s crown.

elevated 7m9Pb He held up a golden crown,
as my darling mother looked on.
He said in His gentle voice,
‘I will now explain each one.’

elevated 7m9Pb ‘The first gem,’ He said, ‘is a Ruby,
and it’s for endurance alone,
for all the nights you waited up
for your children to come home.’

elevated 7m9Pb ‘For all the nights by their bedside,
you stayed till the fever went down.
For nursing every little wound,
I add this ruby to your crown.’

elevated 7m9Pb ‘An emerald, I’ll place by the ruby,
for leading your child in the right way.
For teaching them the lessons,
That made them who they are today.’

elevated 7m9Pb ‘For always being right there,
through all life’s important events.
I give you a sapphire stone,
for the time and love you spent.’

elevated 7m9Pb ‘For untying the strings that held them,
when they grew up and left home.
I give you this one for courage.’
Then the Lord added a garnet stone.

elevated 7m9Pb ‘I’ll place a stone of amethyst,’ He said.
‘For all the times you spent on your knees,
when you asked if I’d take care of your children,
and then for having faith in Me.’

elevated 7m9Pb ‘I have a pearl for every little sacrifice
that you made without them knowing.
For all the times you went without,
to keep them happy, healthy and growing.’

elevated 7m9Pb ‘And last of all I have a diamond,
the greatest one of all,
for sharing unconditional love
whether they were big or small.’

elevated 7m9Pb ‘It was your love that helped them grow
Feeling safe and happy and proud
A love so strong and pure
It could shift the darkest cloud.’

elevated 7m9Pb After the Lord placed the last jewel in,
He said, ‘Your crown is now complete,
You’ve earned your place in Heaven
With your children at your feet.’

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