Mom

My parents – together again ☺

I’m sad to share that my mom, Sharon Arp-Boucher, passed away on Monday, December 9th. She was first diagnosed with dementia less than two years ago; sadly, she declined rapidly.

A loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, she was an exceptional woman. She was a loving soul who never met a stranger, she always had a positive outlook on life, no matter what life challenged her with.

She was an incredibly talented artist, she loved going to her painting classes each week to perfect her craft and share her skills with others.

Sharon loved being involved with her community. She wanted to make the world a better place any way she could, she was often organizing fundraisers for events and charities. Her sorority sisters were extended family and a huge part of her life.

Mom loved animals, and camping, she loved watching her kids and grandkids’ soccer games. She designed and built many beautiful homes with my dad, she was an entrepreneur, and business owner. She loved to travel and took many cruises and trips around the world. In addition to painting, she loved reading, gardening, and dancing. 

So many memories, and so many photos to sort and organize. A eulogy, how do you put 76 years of living into a single page? I have all her things to sort, I need to plan the memorial or service, I’m kind of spinning right now trying to wrap my head around it all. Mostly, I am just missing her. 😔

Just in case you were planning to attend my Holiday Art Popup event this weekend, it has been postponed.

99 replies to “Mom”

  23. Oh, this is such sad news, Tiffany. My condolences for your loss, made even more painful by the fact you lost Shady Grove only two months ago. From the photos and words you’ve shared with us, it appears your mother was a lovely woman, both inside and out. That you learned/inherited some of your artistic talents from her is a fitting tribute indeed.

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  29. I’m so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing, Tiffany. So many beautiful memories and photographs, indeed. You have my condolences, dear friend. May she rest in peace. ❤️

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  36. Tiffany, I am so sorry to read of your Mum’s passing. Thank you for sharing what you have about Sharon.

    I will be remembering you and your family, especially in all the preparations you find yourself involved in. May there be laughter as well as tears, gladness and celebration as well as grieving.

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  40. 😢 Deepest condolences for your loss. My late-mother too was diagnosed with dementia and succumbed to it 5 years later in 2012 so I feel your pain. My thoughts are with you during these difficult moments 🙏

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