Obituary of Denise Elizabeth Reniers

Passed peacefully at home, on Thursday, March 26, 2020, in her 58th year. Loving wife and best friend of Peter. Cherished mother of Sarah. Preceded in death by her beloved mother Betty Bloomer (2002). Sorrowfully missed by her father David H. Bloomer (Eva), of Alliston. Fondly remembered as ‘Nisey’, the devoted sister of David A. Bloomer, Dianne Ospreay and Donna (Rob) Nolan. Cherished sister-in-law of Chris (Eleatha), Matt (Michelle), Evelyn, Elizabeth (Ed), Dorothy (Garth), Marcia (Fraser) and Paul (Carrie). Lovingly remembered by many nephews, nieces, and family and friends across Canada, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Denise was born in Downsview, grew up in Schomberg and attended the University of Toronto. She was a dedicated clinical pharmacist, first at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and then, Children’s Hospital - London Health Sciences Centre, specializing in Paediatric Oncology. In 2018, she was recognised for her substantial contribution to the childhood cancer care community in Ontario. Denise was a woman of great humour, great strength and great heart. Quick with a joke, a hug, or a little gift; her spirit touched the patients she cared for, their families, the people she worked with and all those she met. A passionate baker, Denise created Bakers for a Cause, an informal group of family, friends, and neighbours to produce hundreds of pies, loaves, cakes and cookies in marathon days to support a variety of charities. Denise loved the outdoors, whether it was canoeing and camping in Algonquin Park, hiking the Bruce Trail, cycling routes around Ontario and beyond, or simply enjoying the sun, sand and waves at Woodland Beach. A private service will be held, with a celebration of her life to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers and due to an allergy, the family requests and would appreciate donations in memory of Denise be made to Childcan or Children’s Health Foundation.