Nora Evelyn Arnold

My mother was an important part of my life from the time I was a small child until now. She always showed me and my sister how much she cared for us, whether she was working all night or get up early to get our childhood day started. As a single mother most of her life, she provided for us while working a successful career at Scotiabank. She showed us that we could depend on her at pivotal times in our lives. As we grew up and started our own lives, she kept herself busy with her community and local Legion, gardening and taking care of her beautiful home she adored so much. I can remember lots of times where she would show her love and care for us. Frequently calling on random occasions just because she wanted to share the local news or juicy tidbits she thought were important to her. She enjoyed baking muffins for her grandkids and organizing and gathering around her table for a simple thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It became obvious to me early on that she loved being around her family and sharing good moments, and she helped us keep up those traditions. While communication was not one of her greatest strengths and kept a lot of her emotions to herself, her friendliness and humour shinned far brighter and people around her felt her good-hearted presence. As you know, her life was filled with past tragedy and turmoil but she still managed to persevere an endure what life threw at her. Stubborn as she might have been, she somehow channelled her inner strength. She taught us you can still put a smile on your face even if you are not having the greatest day. My mother showed her generosity in many different ways, one being her love for shopping (what women doesn't love to shop) and I would always be intrigued by what her next purchase would be. She would buy things for everyone and loved collecting trinkets and small knickknacks, at one point they were all over her house, I couldn't believe how much her collection had grown. I'll always remember her "Think Pink" collection and how much she loved supporting a good cause. Love you Mom, you are free, rest in peace. Your son always, Jason Quotes from her favourite televangelist Joel Osteen "Faith activates God - Fear activates the Enemy". "Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life" "Only God can look at somebody's heart"