Rae Ann Chambers (nee: Bryson)

IMG_2947RAE ANN MELISSA (BRYSON) CHAMBERS February 14, 1968 – November 14, 2014 Peacefully at 10:20 a.m. surrounded by her husband, father and brother, Rae Ann left us to be with her mother. She put forth a brave and courageous battle. In loving memory Dear Rae Ann. We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday, And the days before that too. We think of you in silence, And often speak your name; All we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part; God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. All our love. Beloved wife of Ben Chambers; daughter of Bill Bryson (and wife Trish Bryson); daughter of Ann (Gaudette) Bryson – deceased; sister of Jim Bryson (fiancée Mary Lou McGiffin); daughter- in-law to Chris and Mary Chambers; aunts Bernice, Norma, Lorraine, Verna, Ann and Dianne; deceased aunt Eva; uncles Claude and Vernon; deceased uncles Raymond, Wilbur, William and Edward. Thank you to everyone for supporting us during this difficult time. A special thank you to all the staff from Dorothy Ley Hospice. Visitation: Friday, November 21, 2014 from 6-9 p.m. at St. John’s Dixie Chapel, 737 Dundas St. E. (at Cawthra), Mississauga, ON. Funeral: Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 10 a.m., St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, 122 Rathburn Rd., Etobicoke, ON.

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  1. Jim Bryson
    Jim Bryson says:

    Rae Ann I was blessed to call you my baby sister!

    You were such a loving got your back kind of person.
    My greatest memories of you are when you saved my life and Bens life that day on our boat in lake Simcoe. You were ALWAYS there for me.
    My living guardian Angel.

    You truly were the greatest sister I could of had.
    You kept me in line.
    You had my back.
    Your love was unconditional.
    You broke me up with laughter with your awesome humour.
    You showed me how to overcome adversity with grace.

    I will continue on my life with the memories and love you have left me and I will honour your memory by trying to pay it forward by the lessons you have taught me.

    Primarily by creating happiness in those around me, the same way you lived your life.

    The tears I am shedding now will be forever within my heart.

    I asked mom to hug and hold you the night before you left us and not to let you go.
    I see she was listening as she always does.
    I vow to live my life set to your beautiful standards.

    Please tell mom THANK YOU for holding you and not letting go.
    Also THANK YOU for having the strength to hold on and wait for Ben, dad and myself to be there so we could say goodbye to you…..and you to us.

    I will forever miss you and you will never be forgotten.
    Please hug mom back now and don’t let her go.
    Someday I will be with you and mom again, then it will be my turn to hug both of you and not let go!

    Your loving brother,
    Jimmy.

    You showed me how to be truly open to gods plan for us…….

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  2. Paula
    Paula says:

    I was so sorry to hear of Rae-Ann’s passing. She will always be fondly remembered and in my thoughts and prayers. May the constant love of family and friends soften your sadness, may the cherished memories bring you moments of comfort, and may lasting peace surround your hearts.

    Paula Marto-Genise

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  3. andrea
    andrea says:

    Rae Ann was truly a beautiful person both inside and out. She was such a sweet, generous and loving woman who will be so very missed. I have so many precious memories of times spent at together at Christmas, Halloween and Canada day parties. Her passing has left a huge void in my life. My heart breaks for Ben and her family and I pray that God gives you all the strength to cope during this difficult time. XXX000

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  4. Tara B
    Tara B says:

    such a great woman and will always be missed by everyone she ever winked at, a wonderful mother figure throughout mine and my sisters life. I will never forget the many lessons learned by this wonderful human, love you Rae, I’m so sorry ben.

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  5. Della Sweet
    Della Sweet says:

    Ben, Jimmy and Bill
    My heart breaks for you all. I loved Rae Ann and her sweet personality. She was always full of fun and mischief when we were all at Lorraine’s house. It was always so fun to go to your home for the weekends when Dena and I lived in Toronto. Sending you all my prayers for strength and peace during these days ahead. Wish I could be there with you.
    Della, Glen, Matthew and Samantha

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  6. Brigitte Couture
    Brigitte Couture says:

    Dear Ben and family,
    My thoughts are with you during this difficult time; We were blessed to have cared for your Rae-Ann. May you find comfort knowing that she touched many of us by her strength during her stay at DLH. Rae-Ann is in our hearts.

    Brigitte

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  7. Mary Kinch
    Mary Kinch says:

    To the Family of Rae Ann
    Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. May God bless you all and help you get through this difficult time.

    With Deepest Sympathy
    The Kinch Families
    Tignish PEI

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  8. Dianne Saunders
    Dianne Saunders says:

    Dear Ben, Bill, Jimmie, Family and Friends: I never met Rae Ann, but I feel I know her from the wonderful stories her father Bill Bryson (my first cousin) has related to me. She had great strength, love and kindness for those who needed her. I believe she was a powerhouse of compassion and goodness. Be glad and comforted that she loved you and you loved her, she laughed and cried with you and now Rae Ann will be forever with you in your hearts.

    Dianne and Robin Saunders

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  9. Dr G Zicherman
    Dr G Zicherman says:

    Ben
    We cannot begin to imagine how hard these past months have been for you both. We grieve with you for the loss of Rae Ann. Her bright spirit had so much to give to this world. We hope in time all the good memories will comfort you. Our thoughts and hearts will continue to be with you in the weeks and months ahead.
    With Sympathy Dr Zicherman, Tina, Carol, Elizabeth, Kamar, Susan

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  10. Tracy Cusack
    Tracy Cusack says:

    My beloved Rae-Ann

    There are no words that can express the void i am feeling now. Your love and kindness was larger than life. Never was there a woman more positive than yourself. My heart has a void that will never be repaired.

    Rae-Ann you were my right hand and my voice of reason. My sister you were as no one could understand me like you could. You laughter and beautiful voice will stay in my mind forever.

    I wil not say not good-bye but only till we meet again because you are in heaven where you will always be beautiful and young surrounded by the loving arms of your mother.

    Till we see each other
    Tracy

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  11. Tracy
    Tracy says:

    My dear Rae-Ann

    I wish there were words to express what I feel right now. There are only gone too soon. You were always the voice of reason the strongest person I ever knew. Your love for people was unconditional and may we all learn from you. My heart has a broken piece that with your death can never be repaired.

    You were my world and even though we did not always see eye to eye I never stopped loving you. I will promise your memory will always be alive.

    So my sister I wil not say good-bye but only until we meet again. You are heaven where you will always be young and beautiful surrounded by your loving mother.

    With all of my love

    Tracy Cusack

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  12. Patrick sztahon
    Patrick sztahon says:

    Ben my thoughts go out to you and your families!!!! I’ve known you and Rae ann for a long time she was a great person!!! God bless you!!! Patrick sztahon

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  13. Steve and Andrea Palmer
    Steve and Andrea Palmer says:

    Never was the phrase “A Ray of Sunshine on a Cloudy Day” more appropriate to describe a person than it was with Rae Ann. We consider ourselves truly fortunate that you brought her into our lives. Thank you for this Ben. God Bless you and God Bless all Rae Ann’s family and loved ones.

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  14. Barry Hamilton
    Barry Hamilton says:

    Ben, Jim, Bill and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Rae Anne was a very special person to all of us. God Bless

    Barry and Jackie Hamilton

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