passed away peacefully on June 16, 2003 at the age of 73. Dear husband of Hugette and loving father of Alain and the late Pierre. Brother of Jean-Louis, Marie-Paul, Fernand, Yvette and the late Madeleine. Family and friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 1200 Ogilvie Road on Tuesday June 17 from 7-9p.m. and Wednesday June 18 from 2 to 4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass will be held at the St Laurent Parish of Carlsbad Springs on Thursday June 19, 2003 at 11am. followed by interment in the parish cemetery.
Maurice H. (Moe) Roberge - 06/18/2003
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, June 16, 2003, at the age of 78. Beloved husband and soulmate of Loreen. Loving father of Michael (Ronalee), Wayne (Clara), Danny, Patty, Timmy (Gail) and Ricky. Dear grandfather of Joey, Jason, Jennifer, Ryan, Scott, Adam and dear great-grandfather of Zachary. Survived by his sisters Beth (Don) and Pauline (Bob). Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Friday, June 20, 2003 from 11:30am until service time in the chapel at 1:30pm. Interment to follow at Notre Dame cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Louisa (nee Hanna) Skaf - 06/21/2003
Peacefully in hospital on Saturday June 21, 2003 aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Nemtalla Skaf and dear mother of Samira (Salim) Kairouz, Amira (Roger) Haddad, Nahia (Jean) Saydé (Lebannon) and Yousef (Samar) Skaf (Lebanon). Loving grandmother of 27 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many relatives in Lebanon. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry 1200 Ogilvie Road, at Aviation Parkway, on Sunday June 22, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9pm Funeral Service will be held at St. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 River Road, on Monday at 10:00am. Interment Hope cemetery. For those wishing donations may be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Stephanie Jean Slesar - 06/23/2003
Suddenly on Monday, June 23, 2003, at the age of 40. Beloved daughter of Jean and the late Rudy Slesar. Loving sister of Katherine (Robert Decker), Paula (Jeff Boxer) and Marc (Christina Brooks). Loving aunt of Matthew, Shiyan, Grace, Paul and Rudy. Special friend of Bob Laroque. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Wednesday, June 25th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, June 26th at 12 noon. Those wishing may make donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Lorne Stanley Stewart - 06/21/2003
On Saturday June 21, 2003, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer at age 49. Lorne is survived by his two children Angela and Justin; their mother Deborah; loving wife Beverley; stepson Alex. Also survived by his father Jack (Jane); sister Joanne and her family; and other family and many friends. Lorne was predeceased by his mother, Lorna (nee Wurch). Lorne was born in Flin Flon Manitoba. At 17 he joined the Canadian Navy and proudly served for 25 years in Halifax, NS, Aldergrove BC, and Ottawa, in addition to many years at sea. He was employed by the Department of National Defense at the time of his death. Lorne was president of the Ottawa Chapter of the OPFA (One Parent Family Association) for two years and made many wonderful friends through the organization. Lorne's gentle way and keen sense of humour was loved and will be missed by all. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 1200 Ogilvie Road at the Aviation Parkway, on Monday June 23 from 6 to 9pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, June 24 at 11am. Cremation with Private Interment Beechwood cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre 503 Smyth Road Ottawa, Ontario K1H 9Z9 would be appreciated by the family.
Hugo Stibbe - 06/25/2003
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die - Thomas Campbell It is with great sadness we announce the passing of HUGO LEENDERT PHILIP STIBBE Semarang, Indonesia Ottawa (The former DutchCanada East Indies) 6 May 1934 24 June 2003 He will be greatly missed by his wife Agnes and family: David Mark and Susan Noah Stephen and Susan Bethany and Samuel Ian Eden and Bjorn A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 27th at 10:30 a.m. at the Calvary Christian Reformed Church: 3782 Russell Road Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3N2 Reception to follow. If desired, expressions of sympathy can be made by way of a donation to: The Children's Wish Foundation 451 Daly Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6H6
René Alphonse Tremblay - 06/28/2003
In hospital on Friday, June 27, 2003 aged 89 years. Husband of Rita and dear father of Lise Samuels (Rick Campbell), Paulette McCaul (Russ) and Richard (Jan). Loving granfather of 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Hervé, Rhéa Coté, Thércse Monette and the late Arthur, Leo, Ernest, Simion, Marcel and Yvonne. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Saturday, July 5, 2003 after 10a.m. until service time in the chapel at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment Notre-Dame cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute or the Ottawa Civic Hospital would be appreciated
Ila Mary (nee Alford) Turner
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, in hospital, on Friday, June 20, 2003, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Donnie (Susan), Lynda (Alex Block) and Mary; Stephen, Phillip (Annette) and Petra. Dearest great-grandmother of Robert and Valarie. Sister of the late Ivan. Ila will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel 315 McLeod Street, on Monday, June 23, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 1p.m. Reception to follow in the McGarry Family Reception Centre. Interment at Pinecrest cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Betty Williamson - 06/28/2003
Betty Williamson, 87, an accomplished artist, author, photographer, teacher, fashion illustrator, and gardener, died on Thursday, June 26, 2003. Betty was born in Ottawa, attended Ottawa University, and the Ontario College of Arts. In 2002, Lee Valley published her first book Reflections on the Fungaloids, which highlights her talent as an artist and author. Over the years, many of her photographs have been published in numerous magazines and books, and her home and garden have been featured in "City and Country Homes". Prior to her career as an art teacher at Canterbury High School, she won local and international awards for her fashion illustrations as the art director for Murphy-Gamble Ltd. At the time of her death, she was working on two more books - one on wild orchids and one on cat stories. A beloved friend and mentor, Betty will be missed by all who knew her. She will be fondly remembered by her sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Peter Cain; her brother, Ian Williamson; her nephew, Peter Cain; her niece, Janice Bosley; and her niece and nephew-in-law, Mary Cain and Terry Wedge. As per her request, there will be no formal funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice that supports nature or wildlife preservation.
Mary Assaly
passed away peacefully at her home in Ottawa, July 24, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Ernest W. Assaly. Loving mother to Linda Assaly and the late Richard E. Assaly. Grandmother to Vanessa, Nicholas, Austin, Sabrina and Bradley. She is also survived by her brother George (Edna Assaly) as well as her daughter-in-law Shirley Assaly and sister-in-law Jeanette Assaly, and many nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by her brothers Mike, Joe and sister Olga. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter and Paul Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 1161 River Road, Ottawa, on Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Pinecrest cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Breast Cancer Society or to the Ernest W. Assaly Nephrology Endowment Fund. Arrangements in care of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Funeral Homes, Ottawa (613) 233-1143.
Mary June Bayne - 07/18/2003
passed away suddenly on July 18th, 2003 at the age of 83 years. June is survived by her beloved husband Bob. Loving mother of Carol (the late Wayne Moran), Gerry (Sandy) and Linda (Rick Franks) MacSween. Cherished grandmother to Rod (Luci), Chad, Rian and Stephanie. A Memorial Service will be held at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Ave at Richmond Road on Monday, July21st, 2003 at 3 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Shirley A. Bradley (nee Stewart) - 07/20/2003
Peacefully on July 19, 2003 in her 88th year. Wife of the late Lt. Col. Lloyd W. Bradley. Dear mother of John (Dawn), David (Shirley), Paul (Sally), Stephen (Bernadette) and the late James. Cherished grandmother of Robert (Judy), Greg(Karen), Christopher, Sarah, Shaun, Stephanie, Joan, Sheila and Colin. Survived by beloved sister, Audrey; predeceased by brothers, Harris, Lorne and sister Betty. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, PLayfair and McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Tuesday, July 22nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, July 23rd at 1 pm. Interment to follow at Pinecrest cemetery. Special thanks to the exceptional care given by all the staff at New Orchard Lodge. For those wishing, a donation to the Resident's Council, New Orchard Lodge or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Vivian E. Brown ( nee Kyle) - 07/16/2003
Peacefully at Carlingview Manor, on Wednesday, July 16, 2003, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. L.W. Brown. Loving mother of Dennis, Andrew and the late Richard ( Julia). Dear grandmother of Daniel, Amanda and Emily (Wayne). Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Ave. at Richmond Rd., on Friday, July 18 from 7 to 9pm. A private family graveside ceremony will be held at Pinecrest cemetery. In her memory, those wishing, may make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Carleton.
Reina Marie Burton (nee Proulx) - 07/21/2003
January 24, 1914 - July 19, 2003 passed away in Ottawa on Saturday at the age of 89 years. Wife of the late Edley Allen Burton. Dear mother of Peter and Martha (Daniel Catchpole). Dear sister of Annette Baldrate and sister-in-law of Raymond Paradis and Marjorie Proulx. Remembered by grandchildren David, Jeffrey and Samuel Marleau, Julian Catchpole, and nieces and nephews in Ottawa and Montreal. Also survived by Eddie Burton and Vilma Darch, family in North Carolina as well as her many friends. Predeceased by her parents, Thomas Proulx and Dorsina Bélanger; her brother, Hector and five sisters, Jeanne, Beatrice, Rita, Thércse and Maximilienne (Mimi). Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Allard and the dedicated staff at the Elisabeth Bruycre Health Centre for their loving care and attention to Mrs. Burton. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at the Aviation Parkway on Thursday, July 24th from 1pm until the time of Service in the Chapel at 3pm.
Dr. Stanley Bywater - 07/17/2003
B.Sc., Ph.D. (Leeds), FRSC Unexpectedly, in hospital, after a short illness on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Hilda and loving father of Susan (Ernest Hurtubise). Dear brother of Marie Bywater of Birkenshaw, England. The last surviving Fellow of Dr. E.W.R. Steacie, he was formerly with the National Research Council for 35 years as Head of the Polymer Section. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Friday from 12:30pm until time of service in the chapel at 1pm. Interment Beechwood cemetery. Those wishing may make a donation in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Wm. Ross Chamberlain
Peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2003, at age 90. Husband of the late Mary Fairbairn Torrance. Beloved father of Lynn (Peter Lonstrup), Janice (Robin Porter), Michael (Nancy) and Deborah Rosenlund. Dearly loved grandpa of Elizabeth, Michael, Kyle, Richard, Kristina, Susie, David, Julia and Cameron and great-grandpa of Noah, Max, and Kennedy. He was a member of the late Royal Canadian Dragoons and served with IV Princess Louise Dragoon Guards during WWII. Before his retirement from the Carleton Board of Education in 1978 he was Head of Guidance at Merivale High School, he was also a member of Council at Manotick United Church, a Youth Education Officer and the long-time Secretary of Branch 314 Royal Canadian Legion and founder and Past-President of Rideau Seniors. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry. Those wishing may make donations to a charity of their choice.
Emirance Chateauvert (nee Levesque) - 07/23/2003
Peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at the age of 87. Dearly beloved wife of the late Albert. Dear mother of Constance (Aurele), Guy (Claudette), Gerry (Suzanne), Marcel (Denise) and Claude. Dear sister of Ernest. Also loved by her 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and several friends. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Thursday, July 24 from 6 to 9pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St-Sebastien Roman Catholic Church, 1000 Frances Street, Orrawa on Friday, July 25 at 11am. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetic Association or to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family.
Emirance Chateauvert (nee Levesque) - 07/23/2003
Peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at the age of 87. Dearly beloved wife of the late Albert. Dear mother of Constance (Aurele), Guy (Claudette), Gerry (Suzanne), Marcel (Denise) and Claude. Dear sister of Ernest. Also loved by her 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and several friends. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Thursday, July 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St- Sebastien Roman Catholic Church, 1000 Frances Street, Ottawa on Friday, July 25 at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetic Association or to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family.
Allan Robert Cregan
passed away on Friday, July 18, 2003 at age 84. Loving husband of Maggie "Peggy". Beloved father of Leonard, Lynn, Billy, Ronald and Michael Cregan, and Allana Gallenger. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and his sister, Betty. Allan retired from Johnston's Furniture in 1991 following 28 years of service. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Tuesday, July 22nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be Celebrated in the Chapel on Wednesday, July 23rd at 11 a.m. Interment Notre-Dame cemetery.
