It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother. She passed away unexpectedly May 4th, 2024, at the age of 69. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to those in need.
Her endless support touched the lives of all who knew her. Illana's nurturing spirit will live on in her three children; Nicole (Nathan), Joseph (Kassandra), and Christopher (Michelle), her grandchildren; Brayden, Piper (Nick), Mya (Alessia), Brittany, Nathaniel, Olivia, Holden, Theo, Knox, and Amika.
Illana devoted her professional life to nursing, a calling she pursued with boundless empathy and care. Her commitment to helping others, even in the face of personal struggles with mental health, was a testament to her remarkable strength and resilience.
She is now with her loving parents, Hughena and Adrian Butts, and leaves behind her siblings Adrienne (the late Colin), Fulton, Gwendolyn (the late Peter), Ingrid (the late Ben), Lowell (Nancy), as well as many nieces and nephews.
As she bids farewell to this world, we take solace in knowing that Illana is no longer burdened by pain and suffering. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of those lives she touched. Her legacy of compassion and selflessness will continue to inspire us all.
May she rest peacefully surrounded by the love of those who cherished her dearly.
Friends and family will be received at WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Monday, May 13, 2024 from 12 – 2 pm for a Memorial Visitation to celebrate Illana’s life. Interment at Marymount Cemetery to follow.
Arrangements entrusted to WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL (519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.comIn lieu of flowers, donations in Illana’s memory can be made to the CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Illana M. Laderoute in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.