Bawks, Arkene Isobel ‘Honey’ (nee Morgan) – As our amazing family rushed home to be by Mom’s side; my brother sat by her bedside gently stroking her hand and her hair. I lay beside her holding her and my niece Ashley sat by her side. We quietly whispered our “I love you’s”. It was time for her struggle to end. My brother softly said “it is okay Mom….you can let go”….and she did. My nephew Jared quietly serenaded her; with his guitar; to a better place.
Mom died August 14th, 2016.
Mom died peacefully in the place she loved most; the place she wanted to be…..her home. Her family surrounded her. And part of the reason she loved this house so much were the neighbours….you know who you are…thank you.
Arlene is survived by her only amazing ‘sissy’ Lynne Morgan. Her five children: Tracey; Sherri (Rory); Debbie (Keith); John (Jennifer); Jan (Dan). Her beloved Grandchildren: Jamie; Gabrielle; Adam; Tori; Duncan; Ashley; Liberti; Jacob; Jared; Adrianna; Jayden; Max; Rowan; Sophie Rosepetal….as well as her darling little grandbabies. Maddox; Zayle; Thayne; Cypher; Hunter, Tyson, Unah, Zya (Fatty Pants); Afeya. Her in-laws Marilyn and Richard Bailey as well as much loved nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by loving husband John ‘Jack’ Bawks; her loving mother Alice Ewin; seven brothers; in laws Lloyd and Sybil Bawks and Son-in Law Scott McFarlane
Our Mother was up for ANYTHING…and did everything! She wanted to spend all her time surrounded by family and friends…..and who wouldn’t want to come to Nana’s….there was always something cooking and baking (ask George). Her favourite place was her home; puttering in the garden; working the pool; keeping everything looking great…..and waiting for the endless supply of visitors.
She even loved her work….loved to go there every day and forged lifelong friendships….notably Val and Denise
On the other hand she was always up for an adventure! We used to call her the “Roadrunner”….hop in the car and go. Although she travelled from coast to coast to coast….eating all night breakfasts and playing Bingo and the Slots. Galavanting all over the place with Barb and Aurora…..her travelling did something even more special….twice a month we travelled to our cousins houses (all by her doing). We got to know those bratty kids as if they were our siblings….and that forced a permanent bond.
In our younger years she never turned one of our friends away that either wanted or needed a place to stay….and she called all of their parents to let them know they were safe. A few notables were Bonnie; Jill; Lucy; Kim; John Alma. And she didn’t even make them go berry picking with us!!!! (and let them eat the jam!)
Later in life our parents passion was fishing….and Mom caught all the fish….in fact two at a time….every day! Keith and Elsie had quite a few laughs on that boat….
How do you begin to say goodbye to someone who is so important to you? That you don’t want to say goodbye to. That is a part of you. How? Maybe you don’t. Maybe you just hold every single thing about them that you loved so much and carry it with you-make it a part of you. Let us each let her to continue to be a part of each of us to show us how to be the best that we can be…like she was the best that she could be.
I challenge each of us to try to emulate her; her love; compassion and goodness. If we succeed we are well on our way. Her family and her friends were her life; it is our turn to make her proud; to be the people she dreamed of and knew that we could be.
Donations to the local Cancer Society would greatly appreciated by the family.
We love you Mom xoxoxo….to the Moon….and Back . Condolences, contributions and memorial candles may be left at www.buffamleveille.com.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Arlene Bawks.source

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