From the loving arms of an adoring family to the waiting arms of a Merciful Father, it is with profound awe that we bear witness to the transition of Pamela Darlene de Laat (nee Eisthen) on July 8th, 2021, in her 74th year.
Beloved wife of the late Frank (2002), exalted mother of Cameron de Laat and Jennifer Putnins (Daniel), cherished grandmother to Jaina, humble daughter of David (1973) and Margaret (1998) Eisthen (nee Czinkota), daughter in law to Hendrik (1978) and Maria (2004) de Laat, dear sister of Warren Eisthen (Lavarre), and the late Marvin Eisthen (2011/Irma) and Melvin Eisthen (2016), Pamela’s spirit and dedication to others is felt throughout the lives of her large extended family, and her friends and faith-filled colleagues near and far, survived or gone before.
Never one for futile pursuit, it seems strange here to try and snare a word in one’s throat that might describe that most wildly untenable feeling of witnessing at close range someone so cherished succeed so thoroughly at transitioning to the next place.
Grief as we know it is tempered in the knowledge that it is a shared state of being, one that we must all surrender to and embrace in our lifetimes, as we reckon within ourselves and with our Maker.
To put a point on one’s purpose is perhaps to burst a bubble of joy that means only to rise on, take breeze and be a Way.
It does not require words, it coaxes them and cradles them with gravity.
Hers was a Way of humble, immutable service to her families of birth, of marriage and of her community; a way in truth and in light.
A steadfast example of a way of virtue and pointed honesty, Pam will be greatly missed by those who knew and felt her fervent belief in a life of integrity in service to the Divine.
Her family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt thanks the kind stewardship of Dr Denise Marshall and the entire staff of McNally House Hospice in Grimsby, whose gentle compassion allowed for Pamela to pass peacefully surrounded by those who loved her dearly, and also to the great number of family, friends and colleagues that would gather or send words of encouragement as she lived her final days here on earth.
Visitation will be held at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 135 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby on Wednesday July 14 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm, and Thursday July 15th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.
Funeral mass will be celebrated at the church on Friday July 16th at 11am.
Cremation and interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, (Hwy 20 at Sixth Line, Hamilton) to follow at a later date.
If desired and in lieu of flowers, it is Pam’s wish that you make a donation to McNally House Hospice (148 Central Avenue, Grimsby), or St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Grimsby.
Forever In Our Hearts!
LIVE IN PEACE AND PEACE WILL LIVE IN YOU.
Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755.