September 13, 1945 – July 30, 2026
It is with heavy but grateful hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Bonnie Marlene Montgomery, a beautiful soul who blessed this earth with her presence. Bonnie was the very definition of kindness and care. She lived with strength and a heart full of love, a person who fought every day to truly live.
Throughout her life she faced countless challenges, yet no matter how difficult or impossible they seemed, she met them all with unwavering perseverance, courage and resilience. Bonnie worked for many years in the actuary industry compiling and analyzing statistics to assess insurance risks and premiums for insurance companies in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; including living and working in Keswick, Peterborough, Curve Lake, bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Temiskaming Shores, Sault ste. Marie and Waterloo, all in Ontario. In October 2002, Bonnie alongside her son-in-law Edmund, daughter Sabrina and grandson Justice drove from Waterloo, Ontario to Calgary, Alberta over a 5 day period; a highly memorable journey for us with stopovers at some the places Bonnie had previously lived with her daughter Sabrina.
Bonnie lived a very quiet and loving life full of admiration and care for everyone that came across her. She never rushed a conversation. She listened fully, asked thoughtful questions, and somehow always made each of us feel seen and understood. Those talks, sometimes serious, sometimes light, always real, are treasures we will carry for the rest of our lives.
She had a gift for making ordinary moments feel special simply by being present. Whether offering gentle advice, a warm hug, or just sitting together in comfortable silence, her love was constant and deep. Memento mori, memento vivere, “Remember that you will die; remember to live.” Bonnie fully embraced this saying and passed its meaning on to everyone she met. She reminded us that human life’s brevity is not something to fear, but a reason to love more deeply, live more fully, and cherish every moment wholeheartedly.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter Sabrina Obasi (née Marion), her sister and brother Faye & Wayne Montgomery respectively, her son-in-law Edmund Obasi, her grandsons Justice, Noble, Troy and Phoenix Obasi, her granddaughters Destiny and Faith Obasi, and her nephews Clark Baker and Kyle Montgomery. Bonnie was predeceased by her loving parents Gordon Montgomery and Muriel Montgomery (née Patterson) and sister Nancy.
At the peak of Covid Pandemic in August 2021, Bonnie relocated to a beautiful spacious condo that brought so much joy and happiness to her. The condo is closer to her daughter, son-inlaw and grandkids home. As such, Bonnie spent quality time with them in the last 5 years of her life. Her grandkids were always looking forward to seeing their granny.
Bonnie leaves behind a legacy of compassion, wisdom, and an open heart. Her spirit lives on in each of us fortunate enough to have known her. We are better people because she raised our mom so well and because she loved us so completely. Though our hearts ache, we find comfort knowing the conversations continue in spirit, and that her kindness endures in all of us. Bonnie will be greatly missed but her legacy and love lives on forever.
Rest peacefully our beloved Bonnie.
You were deeply loved, and you will be deeply missed.
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To my beloved granny, Bonnie Montgomery, whose passion and resilience inspired the hearts of all those who had the privilege of meeting you.
I never thought there would be a day where the whole world stilled, but when I got the news you passed, the seconds slowed and my stomach dropped. My mind couldn’t believe that a force so stubborn and exuberant could be gone. To think my rock and the woman who believed in all the crazy dreams I had would one day leave me has me completely devastated. My whole body shakes as I reminisce the time I’ve had with you.
Granny, if I would use one word to describe you it would be tenacious. With all the adversity you had to face in your life, you never once gave up. You made sure your voice was heard and you continued to persevere. Your stubbornness is what made you, you. It was so encouraging to see you be so curious and to ask why. To be able to hear your life story of how much of a trail blazer you were always hade me in awe. You never once doubted your capabilities, especially during a time where women voices were but to the back burner. You entered every room with a confidence that drew people in and it was your witty humour and honesty that made them stay.
One memory that sticks out was when we were at your place in downtown and we knew it was such a bad idea to eat all the chocolates in the chocolate box. “Okay, last one. Promise,” you lied as you stuffed another caramel chocolate in your mouth. I laughed as we devoured what had to be 30 pieces. I remember looking at your beautiful blue eyes, where in the winter they turned grey and in the summer had a greenish hue, and thought to myself how lucky I am to have a granny that would sit with me for hours on end and just talk about everything under the sun while we stuffed our faces with chocolate.
Another memory that comes to mind was when the four oldest were hanging out with you, and it was hitting close to 4 am yet we had to finish the Christmas decorations. That’s when the song “today I’m gonna try and change the world” by Johnny Reid came on. You loved Johnny Reid, and that day was so memorable for me because it was a memory that felt like what a home should feel like. You were my home. Whenever anything came up I knew I could come to you and you wouldn’t bullshit me. Your ability to be honest while having the kindest pair of eyes I have ever seen made me feel so loved by you. You were my whole heart and now it’s gone. Truly I don’t know how I’ll be able to move forward because the light that once shone so bright is no longer here anymore. It’s dark and scary without you, granny. I miss you so much and I’m sorry I couldn’t see you one last time. That is my biggest regret that will eat at me for a long time. Time is not promised and I am so sorry I couldn’t say goodbye. I love you so much and I need you.
Like Plato said, those with wisdoms and sound judgment have gold in their souls. You, my dearest granny, had an abundant amount. You challenged me, corrected me, mentored me, but most importantly were so so so very kind to me. I hope to be half the woman you were, and I will strive to make you proud in all that I do.
I pray that I get to see you again, and that we can share a laugh together one more time. I want you to know that I will miss you and that my love for you knows no bounds.
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It is with heavy but grateful hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Grandma Bonnie Montgomery, a beautiful soul who blessed this earth with her presence.
Bonnie was the very definition of kindness and care. She lived with strength and a heart full of love, a person who fought every day to truly live. Throughout her life she faced countless challenges, yet no matter how difficult or impossible they seemed, she met them all with unwavering courage and resilience. That same quiet strength and steady love shaped our mother and poured into her six grandchildren. She never rushed a conversation. She listened fully, asked thoughtful questions, and somehow always made each of us feel seen and understood. Those talks, sometimes serious, sometimes light, always real, are treasures we will carry for the rest of our lives.
She had a gift for making ordinary moments feel special simply by being present. Whether offering gentle advice, a warm hug, or just sitting together in comfortable silence, her love was constant and deep. Memento mori, memento vivere, “Remember that you will die; remember to live.” Our granny fully embraced this saying and passed its meaning on to everyone she met. She reminded us that life’s brevity is not something to fear, but a reason to love more deeply, live more fully, and cherish every moment wholeheartedly.
She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, wisdom, and an open heart. Her spirit lives on in each of us fortunate enough to have known her. We are better people because she raised our mom so well and because she loved us so completely. Though our hearts ache, we find comfort knowing the conversations continue in spirit, and that her kindness endures in all of us.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter Sabrina, her sister Faye, her brother Wayne, her son-in-law Edmund, her grandsons Justice, Noble, Troy, and Phoenix, her granddaughters Destiny and Faith, and her nephews Clark and Kyle.
Rest peacefully, Grandma Bonnie.
You were deeply loved, and you will be deeply missed.
Love you, Granny.
Our granny was a beautiful soul who blessed this earth with her presence. She lived with strength and a heart full of love, a person who fought every day to truly live. Throughout her life she faced countless challenges, yet no matter how difficult or impossible they seemed, she met them all with unwavering courage and resilience. This strength is a reminder to us all that, through life’s twists and turns, we should remember to look around and be grateful for everything, for even in life’s darkest moments, there is always light to be found.
Memento mori, memento vivere is a Latin phrase meaning, “Remember that you will die; remember to live.” My granny fully embraced this saying and passed its meaning on to each and every person she met. She truly lived each and every day with strength, thoughtfulness, courage, and love. She reminded us that life’s brevity is not something to fear, but a reason to love more deeply, live more fully, and cherish every moment wholeheartedly. Her legacy lives on in each person fortunate enough to have known her, and we carry her spirit forward by remembering to truly live.
Love you granny, xoxo noble.
Good morning Sabrina, I received with shock the news of the sudden passing of your wonderful and loving mum, Bonnie.
Bonnie lived a quiet and loving life full of admiration and care for everyone that came across her. Her love for her dear daughter, inlaws and grand kids were amazing and worthy of note and celebrating.
I believe she has lived a good life and deserves to rest in the blossom of our Lord..
She will be greatly missed but her legacy and love lives on forever..
Please accept our condolences and take heart..
Kindly let us know as the burial plans unfold, we will love to be part of it.
My warmest regards to all,
Nnamdi