CRUISE, Albertine “Bert” nee. Lance

Passed away suddenly at home in Aurora on Saturday, July 27th, 2013 at the age of 86.  Beloved mother of Brian (MaryJane) Cruise, Michael (Kathy) Cruise, Alan (Bev) Cruise, Margaret Ann (Gary) Vida, Pauline (Claudio) Dell’Oso, Dan (Rhea) Cruise, Dennis Cruise, Steven (Valerie) Cruise, Joe (Judy) Cruise and Terri (Chris) Molloy.  Dear sister of Anita Bertulli, Bernard Lance and Patrick Lance. Much-loved grandmother of 28 grandchildren and special great-grandma to 15 great-grandchildren. Beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son, Robert Cruise and several brothers and sisters.  Bert was a cheerful and optimistic person who dedicated her life to the needs of her large family and leaves them a loving legacy of faith and kind values.  She loved family get-togethers as well as the ‘simple pleasures in life’; she led a life of worthy example through humility and integrity, always finding time for humor and a song to sing.  She was very proud of her large family and the loving relationships she had with each one from each generation.  The family will receive friends at H.Cudney Funeral Home, 241 West Main St., Welland on Tuesday, July 30th from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., with prayers at 2 pm.  Funeral liturgy will be held at St. Kevin’s Roman Catholic Church, Wednesday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m.  Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.  Expressions of sympathy or memorial donations could be made through the funeral home at www.cudneyfuneralhome.com