Cecilia Corridon
Cecilia Corridon-Cyrus (nee Ambrose) transitioned on March 26, 2024, at age 88. She was the wife of Hubert Cyrus (who predeceased her on June 19th 2023). mother of Donna (deceased), Mary {Gus), Susan, Jerry, Sandy, and John (deceased). Left to mourn also are her two sisters Delcine and Magnolia, brother Ronald (Gloria), 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Cecelia was born on Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. As a young woman she moved to Trinidad where she met and married Augustus Adams. Together they had 6 children. She faced a multitude of challenges in her marriage. When it was no longer bearable, she made the decision to leave Trinidad. Over time she secretly saved enough money to pay for her passage. Through a friend, she appealed to one of her sisters – Magnolia who lived in Montreal for help. Her sister was able to help her migrate to Montreal.
Once in Canada, Cecilia did not sit still. She worked two jobs, and saved as much money as she could. Her priority was to bring her children to Canada. This she accomplished within a few years. She next focused on buying a house. After she had saved what she thought was enough money for a downpayment, she approached her bank for a loan. The bank turned her down. Undeterred, she went to another bank. Here she received approval. She purchased her first home. She continued to work and save, and soon decided to purchase another home, and used the first as rental property. This action enabled her to become financially secure and independent for the rest of her life.
Cecilia was a woman with principles. She always analyzed the situation thoughtfully, then expressed her opinion with reason and candor. She was never afraid to speak her mind.
Cecilia was a woman of strong faith and a fervent pray warrior. Her unwavering love for her children and grandchildren, close family and friends kept her in constant prayer mode. Listening to her pray was better than listening to the news because you learned everyone’s names.
Upon retirement Cecilia became a student of art and then became an artist. She learned to make 3-dimentional portraits, Japanese embroidery, sewing and computers. She was also the chef who taught her children and grandchildren how to cook. However, according to Mary, none of them has mastered her noodles as much as they have tried, The lament is alway: "it does not taste like granny's". We will miss her wisdom, her cooking, and her unwavering love no matter what wrongs you have committed.
We would like to thank her friends and family members who have travelled far: New York, Atlanta, Toronto, California, Germany, Vancouver to pay their respects to a phenomenal woman. The family would also like to thank her church community for their support, the Oncology staff at St. Mary's Hospital and the 4th floor staff of Lachine Hospital for their kindness and grace on her journey. Special thanks to Debbie Hunter for her above and beyond loving support throughout her illness.
Cecilia was indeed ready, her challenges were met, and her job on earth was well done. Let us abide by her wish to all get along, forgive each other, love one another, and live today as if there were no tomorrow. May she rest in eternal peace.
Cecelia was born on Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. As a young woman she moved to Trinidad where she met and married Augustus Adams. Together they had 6 children. She faced a multitude of challenges in her marriage. When it was no longer bearable, she made the decision to leave Trinidad. Over time she secretly saved enough money to pay for her passage. Through a friend, she appealed to one of her sisters – Magnolia who lived in Montreal for help. Her sister was able to help her migrate to Montreal.
Once in Canada, Cecilia did not sit still. She worked two jobs, and saved as much money as she could. Her priority was to bring her children to Canada. This she accomplished within a few years. She next focused on buying a house. After she had saved what she thought was enough money for a downpayment, she approached her bank for a loan. The bank turned her down. Undeterred, she went to another bank. Here she received approval. She purchased her first home. She continued to work and save, and soon decided to purchase another home, and used the first as rental property. This action enabled her to become financially secure and independent for the rest of her life.
Cecilia was a woman with principles. She always analyzed the situation thoughtfully, then expressed her opinion with reason and candor. She was never afraid to speak her mind.
Cecilia was a woman of strong faith and a fervent pray warrior. Her unwavering love for her children and grandchildren, close family and friends kept her in constant prayer mode. Listening to her pray was better than listening to the news because you learned everyone’s names.
Upon retirement Cecilia became a student of art and then became an artist. She learned to make 3-dimentional portraits, Japanese embroidery, sewing and computers. She was also the chef who taught her children and grandchildren how to cook. However, according to Mary, none of them has mastered her noodles as much as they have tried, The lament is alway: "it does not taste like granny's". We will miss her wisdom, her cooking, and her unwavering love no matter what wrongs you have committed.
We would like to thank her friends and family members who have travelled far: New York, Atlanta, Toronto, California, Germany, Vancouver to pay their respects to a phenomenal woman. The family would also like to thank her church community for their support, the Oncology staff at St. Mary's Hospital and the 4th floor staff of Lachine Hospital for their kindness and grace on her journey. Special thanks to Debbie Hunter for her above and beyond loving support throughout her illness.
Cecilia was indeed ready, her challenges were met, and her job on earth was well done. Let us abide by her wish to all get along, forgive each other, love one another, and live today as if there were no tomorrow. May she rest in eternal peace.