Orville “Ollie” Church
Captain, Ottawa Fire Department (Retired after 37 years of service)
Peacefully at home on Thursday March 1st 2012 at age 84, with his family by his side. Devoted husband and best friend of 58 years to the late Jean Marjorie (nee Collier). Loving father of Donald, Brian (Debbie), Dorothy (Joe “Gottaggo” Charlebois) and the late Edward and Susan Hutchingame. Cherished Poppa of Christopher, Heather, Tyler, Spencer, Michael, Kelly (Cliff Miller), Giverny and Kirk; Great Poppa to Logan. Dear brother of Doris Theriault, Doreen Spence and Ken Church. Predeceased by his brothers Edward and Billy. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
Orville loved his family and many other of God’s gifts. His laughter and inspiration will forever guide those of us left behind. He will always be remembered by many for keeping the miracles and spirit of Christmas alive.
Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Monday from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday March 6th at 11:30 am. Reception to follow. As a tribute to Orville and in recognition of his love for all children, memorial donations to the Make a wish foundation and/or Rogers House would be appreciated.
CUMMINGS, Shirley Elsie (nee Stotesbury)
After a life well lived, in hospital on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at age 84. Beloved wife of the late Harley. Lovingly remembered by her sister Dorothy Turkawski, niece Lara and nephew Roland and dear friend of Felicitas Svejda.
Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor) on Friday, February 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at The Church of St. Bartholomew, 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, on Saturday at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation or a charity of choice appreciated.
David M. Delaney
Inventor, researcher, social commentator, and relentless pursuer of knowledge. passed away in Ottawa, February 19, 2012, at the age of 69, after a heroic struggle with cancer.
David was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was educated as an electrical engineer at the University of Manitoba and spent the rest of his career in research related to software design and communications, with The Bedford Institute of Oceanography, in Nova Scotia, Ministry of Transport in Ottawa, Control Data Corporation in Toronto, Logica in London, England, and Bell Northern Research and Nortel Labs in Ottawa. David was one of the founding shareholders of Plaintree Systems of Ottawa. Although his formal career revolved around computer software and hardware inventions, David would be most accurately described as a polymath. David's huge span of personal interests and research in all manner of mathematics, physics, engineering, medicine, society, history, knots, sailing, fishing, hunting, music and nature lead him to invent an eclectic array of devices, some with broad social applications - things such as open architecture solar cookers for the less developed world or passive solar homes for temperate climates. Since his retirement in 1999, David's principle concern was the environment, particularly in the areas of population growth and peak oil. His research, correspondence and writings with people and organizations sharing similar concerns spanned the globe. His web site, https://davidmdelaney.com/ was well known. David was a man of uncompromising principle both in scientific rigor and personal conduct. David was a good listener. He was always available to friends and family to discuss, analyze, empathize and reflect. He had a great sense of humor and was always an engaging advisor and confidant to his nephews, Michael, Sean, David, Stephen and James.
In all of his work and life for the past 42 years David was supported and loved by his soulmate and wife Leslie (Redmond) who survives him in Ottawa. He will be missed by his brother Ian (Kiki) of Toronto and his sister Elizabeth of Ottawa, brother-in-law Verne Redmond of Halifax and many extended family members to whom he was known simply as Uncle.
Leslie would like to extend special thanks to Dr Christina Canil, Dr. Gad Perry, their PDN's and Virginia Jarvis and the nurses on 6 West of The Ottawa General Hospital. As well, Leslie extends special thanks to the nurses at the Elizabeth Bruyere Palliative Care Unit and Beth Moore and colleagues of We Care. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 315 McLeod Street (at O’Connor) on Friday February 24th from 6 to 8 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Saturday at 10:30 am. Followed by a reception. Friends wishing to remember David may make a donation to The Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca
Flore Desjardins (née Laporte)
Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday February 28th, 2012 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Albert Desjardins. Loving mother of Shirley Kealey ( late Walter Kealey), Dianne Landry (Aurèle), Edna Fennessy (Garry), Lucie Archer-Knox (late Kenneth Archer and late David Knox), Norman (Sherri), Madeleine Lanthier (Denis) and Lynne. Pre-deceased by her son Bernard, her sisters Angelina Goyette (late Alcide), Rosa Laporte and her brothers Wilfrid (late Annette) and Henri (late Madeleine and the late Jeanne). Cherished grandmother of 21 grandchildren , 36 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Flore will be dearly missed by her many nieces, nephews and many friends. Pre-deceased by grandchildren Vaughn Archer, Dereck Desjardins, Michel and André Amyot. Godmother of Françoise, Rachelle, Michel and Luc. Survived by brothers-in-law Adélard (late Gabrielle) and Eddy Backs (late Cécile), sisters –in-law Rita Desjardins(late René) , Cécile Desjardins (late Gérard) and Eva Mageau (late Angelo). Predeceased by sisters and brothers-in law Rose (late Lucien), Emma (late Henri), Angelina (late Léonard) Dora (late Adélard), Anna (late Fernand), Alcide (late Irène), André (late Béatrice), Lucien (late Yvette) Elie, Aurore and Daniel. Friends are invited to visit at the St.Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) on Thursday and Friday March 1st and 2nd , 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St.Laurent Roman Catholic Church, 5958 Eighth Line, Carlsbad Springs on Saturday March 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment in the Parish cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
Elaine deTemple
Muriel Elaine deTemple 1920-2012 Daughter of Paul deTemple and Ina deTemple (nee Adams) of Cornwall, Ontario. Graduate of McGill University, and former co-ordinator of Children’s Services, Ottawa Public Libraries. Survived by her sisters Mrs. Mona Lebano of Cornwall and Miss Jean deTemple of Ottawa; by niece Mrs. Elizabeth Doyon of Cornwall; and nephews Vincent Lebano of Picton, Donald Lebano of Ottawa, and Louis Lebano of St. Raphael’s. She was an active member of the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club and the I.O.D.E. Family and friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor) on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 10-11 am. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 11 am followed by a reception in the McGarry Family Reception Centre. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada.
Maria Dias-Babin - 02/22/2012
Peacefully, but not without a fight, Maria got her wings...surrounded by those who loved her the most in this world...her husband, best friend and soulmate John holding her hand. Cherished daughter of Antonio and Adelaide Dias and daughter-in-law of Maurice and Jacqueline Babin. Dear sister-in-law of Lynne and Marc Babin and loving aunt of Amanda Babin (Neal Bamber). Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe at Richmond Rd., Tuesday, February 28 between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Transplant Programme Fund of the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation please call 1-877-846-7783 or visit www.tgwhf.ca .
Roger Ducharme
Captain Ret’d RCAF 1948-1968
CAF 1948-1978
DND 1978 until retirement.
Suddenly at his residence on Saturday March 3, 2012 at the age of 86. Dear son of the late Wilfrid Ducharme and the late Amanda Boisvert . Dearly beloved husband of 60 years to Claire Ducharme. Loving father of Carole (Sidney Danielson). Cherished grandfather of Matthew (Allison), Stacie, Jessica and Roxanne. Dear brother of Thérèse, Simone (Fernand), Rachelle and Angèle. Pre-deceased by 9 sisters and 6 brothers. Funeral Service will be held at the St.Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) on Tuesday March 13th, 2012 at 11 a.m.
Paulette Duey (nee LeGars)
Peacefully at Centre d'Acceuil Champlain on Saturday, February 25th, 2012 at the age of 86. Dearly beloved wife of the late George Arthur Duey. Loving mother of Michele Neville (Gerry), Adrien (Denise), Marc (Maureen), Denis, Paul(Marie) and Pierre (Jillian). Cherished grandmother of Sean (Dana), Keltie , Lawrence (Esther), Camille (Jacques), Frédérique, Marsha, Meredith, Madeleine, Margo, Matthew, Eric, Bryan, Menelik, Markos, Makeda, Ian (Cynthia), Michael (Chantale), Béatrice, Sébastien and Taylor; her great grandchildren, Sophie, Grace, Alice, Charlotte, Stella and Jacob. Dear sister of Yvette Brunelle (Bob), Edmond LeGars (Dorothy). Predeceased by sister Janine LeGars and brother Adrien LeGars. Special thanks to Nicole and Bernard Saucier and the staff at the Centre d'Acceuil Champlain for their loving care and compassion. Friends are invited to visit at the St.Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) on Friday, March 30th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Annunciation of the Lord Roman Catholic Church 2414 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa on Saturday, March 31 at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions to CHEO would be appreciated by the family.
Kenneth Dunning
At home on February 26, 2012, we announce the passing of Kenneth Graham Dunning at age 69. Father to Katherine (James Gibbs) and Robert. Brother to Stuart (Donna Kruger) and Marlene (Baillie-Dunning). Predeceased by sister Joan Mary (Lyle MacLennan) and parents Cedric King and Beatrice Mary (Graham).
He will be remembered fondly by his friends and business associates of KD Graphics.
Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, (at O`Connor), on Wednesday, February 29 from 2-4 & &-9pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday at 1pm.
Contributions to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation appreciated.
EVANS, D. Alma (nee Holland)
In hospital on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at age 86. Beloved wife of the late Gwilym. Loving mother of Gerald (Marge) Cherished grandmother of Cole and Blake. Loving sister of Helen Vyse (Michael) and the late Bill Holland.
A Family Service was held.
Victor A. Fletcher
MWO (R.C.E.M.E.)
Peacefully, in hospital with family by his side on Monday, February 13, 2012, at the age of 89. Ever loving husband of Dorothy for 64 years. Cherished father of Susan Foley (Jerry), Mary Alderwood (Mike), David (Anne) and Patti Sevigny (Claude). Much loved Grandpa of Viki Stevenson (Damon), Wendi Ferrone (Jeff), Rachelle Lemay, Genny Lemay (Greg) and Alex Sevigny. Proud great grandfather of Megan, Amanda, Kelsi, Aryanna, Terrell, Alexis and Rein and great great grandfather of Marques. Predeceased by brother Jim and sisters Eva Shipclark and Ann Gannon. Dearly loved by many nieces and nephews. Proud member of the Canadian Forces from 1942-1973 with service overseas during WWII. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Thorncliffe Place Retirement Home and Queensway Carleton Hospital. Family and friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) on Thursday, February 16 from 2-4 & 7-9pm and Friday from 10:30am until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:30am. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Queensway Carleton Hospital or a charity of choice.
Forever in our hearts.
Fraser, Douglas Gordon
December 24, 1917 – March 11,2012
Douglas Gordon Fraser passed away on March 11, 2012, at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Monica(Reddy). He is survived by his children, Gordon Fraser, Jean (Vincent) King, Ruth (Gerald) Banting and Katherine(Robert) Pellarin. He also leaves his grandchildren, Alyce King, Sarah Banting and Monica Banting. Douglas will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends that he made in his lifetime. Our family’s deepest appreciation to the staff of Rideau One North, the Perley Rideau Veteran’s Centre for all the care, gentleness and kindness given to our Dad in his last years. In accordance with his wishes, a private family service is being held.
Maria da Encarnação Freitas
Maria da Encarnação Freitas, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family in her 79th year on Monday, February 27, 2012. Predeceased by her husband Manuel. She was everyone’s caring and nurturing Avo. She leaves a void in the lives of her children: Rosemary (Marc), Fernando (Balbina), and Denise (Andy), and grandchildren: Kevin, Amanda (Damien), Cynthia (Jeff), Roberto and Corey, and her precious little great-grandsons Tristan and Xavier but leaves them with the fondest and warmest of memories. Beloved by her siblings José Homem (Natal) and Nicia (José Botelho) and many nieces and nephews in the Azores, Portugal, Ottawa, Gatineau and Toronto. She will be greatly missed by her many friends in the Sr. Santo Cristo community where she actively participated and served so faithfully. Friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) on Wednesday, February 29 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Sr. Santo Cristo Parish, 1100 Kenaston Street, Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment follows at Notre Dame cemetery. In lieu of flowers, In Memoriam donations to CARE Canada, (www.care.ca) appreciated.
Stéphanie Gauthier
Stéphanie passed away in her residence in Ottawa, on Friday February 17, 2012 at the age of 35. She was the beloved daughter of Gilbert Gauthier and Francine Lanthier. She will be missed by her adorable children, Sara 11 years old, Émilie 8, Jacob 6, and Mathieu who is 5 years old, and more importantly by her sister Valérie. She also leaves behind her maternal grandmother Lucille Lanthier. Family and friends are invited to attend a Service at the Notre-Dame de Lourdes Church, located at 435 Montreal Road in Ottawa on Saturday February 25, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to make donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association of Ottawa at the following address: 1355 Bank Street, Suite 301, Ottawa ON K1H 8K7 or at the following email address: https://www.cmhaottawa.ca/memoriam.htm
Bonnie Gerlitz (nee Dasberg)
Employee of OHIP
Peacefully on February 29, 2012 at the Ottawa General Hospital with her husband by her side. Beloved wife of Craig Gerlitz; loving daughter of Joanne Dasberg; daughter-in-law of Jim and Carol Gerlitz; dear sister of Ena Dasberg (Jack Vanderhoek), Alice Hayes and Jim Dasberg. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews, family and friends. She was predeceased by her father Rudolf Dasberg. Our sincere thanks go to the staff of the ICU at the General Site for their professional and compassionate care. Friends are invited to visit the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road), on Saturday March 10th from 10am until time of Service in the Chapel at 11am. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada-Ottawa would be appreciated by the family.
Pierre Gregoire
It is with profound sadness, that we announce the sudden passing of Pierre. He was the love of Chloe’s (Claudette Alberto) life, cherished and much loved father of Gina and Chloe-Pier, beloved son of Jean-Guy & Lise, nephew Jean-Francois and predeceased by sister Joanne. He will be sadly missed by his extended family, his many friends and colleagues. Pierre’s biggest passion other than his family and friends, was golf and all his golf buddies. He will always be remembered by his fashion flair on the golf course and played enough games to qualify for the PGA. Every spare moment spent, was either watching golf, reading about it or playing it. Then there was his Montreal Canadiens... He was a 27 year dedicated employee of Lowe-Martin, where his achievements were unprecedented. He was passionate about his work, it showed in all of his accomplishments and his colleagues and clients, were very important to him. Pierre’s huge heart, smile and overall aura will be fused in us all forever.We love you Dad...Rest in peace Mon Be, my best friend, my lover, my life... Friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) Thursday, March 1st from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at Senhor Santo Cristo Church, 1100 Kenaston Street, on Friday, March 2nd at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, In Memoriam donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute appreciated.
Dr. A. Trevor Hodge
(Retired Distinguished Professor of Classics at Carleton University)
1930 – 2012
Peacefully at his home on Thursday February 16th, 2012. Beloved husband of Colette (née Fabre) for 47 years. Loved father of Anne (Dario), Christine (Michael) and Claire (Alfredo). Dear grandfather of Gabrielle, Morganne, and new born Maya.
Friends are invited to attend a Service at Southminster United Church (15 Aylmer Ave, Ottawa) on Wednesday, February 22 at 1 pm. Followed by reception in the Church Hall. Donations in memory of Trevor to the La Maison d’amitié would be appreciated.
Emil Holst
Suddenly at home on Sunday, February 19, 2012 age 63 years. Beloved Husband and best friend of Alice. Loving father of Peter (Nancy) of Denver Colorado and Sue-Ellen Holst (Curtis Barr). Cherished Grandpa of Colby, Will, and Blake. Dear son of Emilie Dorothea and the late Mark Johannes Holst. Predeceased by 2 brothers Michael (Diane Chevalier) and Peter. Emil will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews as well as many members of the Bilton family. Emil grew up on the Chalk River Forestry Station and enjoyed a long time career of over 30 years in the printing industry most notably with MOM Printing. Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 150 Woodroffe Ave., at Richmond Rd. Saturday, February 25, 2012 after 11:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Celebration in the Chapel at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Aphasia Centre or Friends of Hospice Ottawa would be appreciated by the family.
