Vera and Brian
Our sincere condolences to you both. Pierre and I wish you strength and love during this difficult time.
Karen and Pierre Boucher
In memory of Vera Florian-Bilek (Babi) of Chelsea, Quebec - May 28, 1932 - September 26, 2024. After a long battle with illnesses, she stayed strong for her family. We are heartbroken to announce her peaceful passing at the age of 92. Our mother was predeceased by her beloved husband, Oldrich, with whom she shared a beautiful life.
Mom will be forever remembered as a devoted mother of Roman (wife Kenna), Dana (husband Gilles), and Vera (husband Brian). She was the proud grandmother to, Paul (partner Frankie), Tyler (wife Amanda), Tiffany (husband Malcom), Lindsay (husband Damian), Alexis (fiancé Nathan), and Shannon (partner Ashleigh), and a proud great-grandmother of Haley and Logan, all of whom were touched by her gentle love and smile. She also leaves behind a loving surviving brother Bohouš (wife Jana) and nephew Honza who resides in Czech Republic.
Born in Czechoslovakia, Mom lived a remarkable life. After the 1968 Russian invasion, her and her husband made the brave decision to leave their homeland with their three children to seek a new life in Canada. She and her family settled in Hamilton, Ontario, where she lived for 24 years before moving to Chelsea, Quebec. Her journey was a testament to her resilience, strength, and unwavering dedication to her family.
Mom had a deep love for her Czech heritage and was proud to pass down her culture and traditions to the generations that followed. Her home was always filled with warmth, laughter, and the delicious aromas of her famous Czech cooking. She loved nature, often enjoying the serenity of her garden and the beauty of Chelsea’s landscapes.
A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In honor of her final wishes, Mom will return to her beloved Czech Republic, where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Oldrich.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the wonderful team at La Pieta for their compassionate care during our mother’s final days.
Our dear Mother was the pillar for all of our family and loved by anyone who ever came into her life. Mother your beautiful smile, your kind soul and your heart warming gentleness will live on and in our hearts and memories forever. We love you and keep you in our hearts forever.
Our sincere condolences to you both. Pierre and I wish you strength and love during this difficult time.
Karen and Pierre Boucher
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. Wishing you loving memories of your mom to hold forever in your heart.
You are in my heart and thoughts.
Our sincere condolences! Bobi was a great person, always there to welcome us, to cheer with us and to support us, during hard times. Brenda and Rachel loved her and they had a strong connection. All our thoughts are with you.
We miss you every day, and it still doesn’t feel real that you’re no longer with us. You were supposed to outlive us all!
Thank you for helping raise Alexis and me into the women we are today. You taught us so much, but what stands out the most is how you showed us to always persevere through life's challenges and find the strength to keep going, even when it feels impossible.
Your laughter and smile were infectious. You weren’t just our Babi—you became like a best friend as we grew older. Not many people can say their Babi was their best friend! I loved taking you on our little trips to Walmart and the grocery store, even though you could’ve spent hours there! We’d have heart-to-hearts, sharing everything from sad moments to hilarious ones and some times we would dance with the music blasting—though you would yell at me to stop and concentrate on driving
I could write forever about all the good memories we shared, but I’ll hold onto them instead.
You lived a life that many can’t even imagine. You survived two world wars, escaped the Russian invasion, and bravely brought your family to a country where you didn’t even speak the language. You were the embodiment of strength, and I’m so proud to call you my Babi. Your legacy will live on in the stories we’ll share with our children and loved ones.
Give Dedo a big hug for us up there! We know you are watching and we will continue to make you proud
Já tě miluju ️
What a beautiful tribute to a lovely lady. So sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful mother and grandmother. What a gift to you all. Sending our love and thoughts during this difficult time ❤️
Biggest hugs of condolences for your loss. Babi was such a tremendous light to all the lives she touched and accomplished so many things throughout her beautiful lifetime, including being the mother and grandmother of incredibly remarkable ladies. Her beauty, spark and sass surely didn’t go unnoticed! I’m so sorry for your loss, and so hope that you can celebrate Babi’s life and undeniably successful legacy. May she live on through you. Much love ️
You might be gone but
Your legacy lives on
Forever in our hearts
From dusk till dawn
We will remember
Your glamorous ways
With a smile as bright
As the sun rays
Your loving kindness
And gentle gestures
Having you around
Was simply a pleasure
Your strawberry dumplings, apple strudel, chicken schnitzel
Soup with noodles
Amazing taste
Great cuisine
If you had a taste you would know what I mean
You treated us
Like family members
We’ll never forget
We’ll always remember
You as Babi
A star in the sky
A beautiful flower
With a dash of sunshine
You will be missed
Ever so dearly
Tucked in our hearts
On a daily
Memories of you
Are blessings to us
Time spent with you
Were so precious
Love you always! ️ xoxo
Our deepest condolences to Babi’s beautiful family, we are thinking of you all.
We send our sincere condolences. Babi was like a grandmother to us. When we would visit her she always had a big smile on her face and welcomed us with open arms. We will miss her.
We send our sincere condolences. Babi was like a grandmother to us. When we would visit her she always had a big smile on her face and welcomed us with open arms. We will miss her.
