Delauris KRANZ

HEINS, Delauris (nee: Kranz) "MOM" Extraordinaire March 14, 1930 to October 20, 2009 Long time & 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 & 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. This 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. Daughter's Mayor Sandi Heins, Connie Briscoe, Susan Heins-Schutt (Bryan) and only son Dwight (Janice Dick) all of Renfrew. Dear "Gram..." of James, Chris & Erin (Pat) Briscoe, Paige Heins, Megan, Katie & 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 & 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 & parents-in-law Art and Emma Heins. "Aunt Delauris" will be missed by many close nieces and nephews, especially Brenda, Bruce & 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, awesome seamstress, cook and loved to 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, cross country skiing. Her positive outlook on life, inspired all those who knew her. Friends can call at the Goulet Funeral home at 310 Argyle Street, Renfrew, Saturday October 24, 7-9, Sunday October 25, 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral service at the Renfrew Presbyterian Church at 460 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Monday October 26, 2:00pm. Service will be officiated by Reverend Alison Sharpe. Internment at the Rosebank Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew, Recreation Department, or Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation - CT Scan. Online condolences can be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com . 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 and 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. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 10/22/2009- 10/23/2009