In Loving Memory…

September 5, 1946 – July 5, 2025

We’re heartbroken to share that our mom, Bev Moss, passed away peacefully with love around her after an incredibly tough journey with illness. She fought hard and was strong right to the end.  We’re so grateful she’s finally at peace.

Bev was truly one of a kind—her support was unwavering; her humour was subtle and her kindness ran deep. She leaves behind her children Daryl (Theresa), Lori (Rob), and Lee (Laurie), her six grandkids who adored her; Tamara, Johnathon, Patrick, Danielle, Josh and Sam; her husband Peter Moss, and Darryl Coates, father of her children. Being the first of 11 children, she was more than just a sister, she was a caregiver and supporter to her siblings:  Tracey, Kerry, Susan, Debbie, Wendy, Judy, Linda, Rob and 2 that have passed early in life: John and Michael.  She also leaves behind her friends, extended family, and all the people (and animals) she made room for and touched in her life.

She had a huge soft spot for strays—whether it was a cat, an injured duck or chipmunk or someone going through a rough time. She welcomed them all with open arms and an open door until they were strong enough to move on.  Bev volunteered with the Kenora Cat Shelter and truly believed animals deserved just as much care and compassion as people.

Her love of music was lifelong—she shared it with her kids and grandkids, and going to concerts together were great memories. She always had music on in the house had a soft spot for Alice Cooper, Pink Floyd, Meatloaf and so many others.  She was also an avid reader, always a book in hand and this love also ran through her children and grandchildren. Talking and swapping books, she’d read pretty much everything she could get her hands on.

Bev also had a magic touch in the garden. She knew everything about plants, helped others with any questions and created an incredible landscape of plants in her yard. Life by the lake brought her peace, and she loved cultivating her many gardens, watching the chipmunks, and any other little visitors who stopped by.  She had many stories of critters in their yard and on and around their dock.

Over the years, she went through many creative phases—macrame, knitting scarves, sweaters (including for dogs), dishcloths, and later, detailed needlepoint portraits of her grandkids and creative pictures. Whatever she made, it came from the heart.

She welcomed everyone—boyfriends, girlfriends, friends of friends. If you were in her orbit, you felt it. But if you hurt someone she loved? Watch out. She stood her ground like no one else.

We teased her a lot about her love of Kleenex—if she didn’t have a pocket, you’d find a tissue stuffed up her sleeve, beside her or hidden somewhere on her body. We learned to check every load of laundry.

Bev lived with health challenges most of her adult life, but never let them define her. She managed it all without complaint, and just kept showing up—with love, grit, and strength.

We already miss her so much – her stories, our chats, her steady presence, and her fierce love. She was simply the best.

For those wondering about a service – Mom was never one for big fusses.  She didn’t want a big production – just something simple.  She was cremated privately, as she wished, and a small celebration of life will follow.  We’ll honour her with love, honey cruellers, and maybe Alice Coopers “I’ll Never Cry” in the background.  She warned us not to fuss…and promised to haunt us if we did.

If you’d like to honour her, donations can be made to the Kenora Cat Shelter, a cause she cared deeply about.  Kenora Cat Shelter – Helping Cats Find Forever Homes Since 2003

Please feel free to leave a message or memory below—we’d love to hear how Bev touched your life.