Laura Gour - 02/11/2004
Mother for the love you given us we say thank you
'Au revoir' - Until we meet again!
The Descaries-Gour family with sadness announce the death of Laura Gour (nee Descaries), on February 11, 2004. Laura Descaries was born at Ottawa in 1912; she was the daughter of the late Marie-Laure Groulx and the late Léopold Descaries; and sister of Liliane arid the late Annette and the late Ubald. In 1934 she married Edmond Gour, Dad, who passed away In 1989. Mother of Roland, Lucien, Claire, Françoise (Jacques Bernard Lagroix), Paulette (Richard Proulx) and mother-in-law of Charlotte Gour. Cherished grandmother of André Lacasse (Daniele Racine) Nathalie Skof; Marc Andrews (Anne-Marie Beaulieu); Roch arid Roxanne Gour (Antoine Bernier); Josée Lagroix-Scott (Steve Scott); Chantale Lagroix- L'Heureux (Daniel L'Heureux) Stéphane Proulx (Nancy Rogg) and Pascal Proulx. Loving great-grandmother of Nicole and Matthias Skof; Martin and Justin Lacasse; Eric, Laura and Channelle Andrews; Michelle and Vanessa Scott; Dominic L'Heureux; Danielle and Anick Bernjer; and soon-to-be born Leah Rogg-Proulx. Laura was a member of L'Association des Oblats de Marie, and her passion was genealogy research. The family would like to thank the staff of the Palliative Outreach Program for their compassionate care. In memoriam donations may be given to the Palliative Outreach Program. Friends may visit at the St Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Friday, February 13, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bonaventure Parish, 1359 Chatelain Avenue on Saturday, February 14, 2004, at 10 a.m. Interment Notre Dame cemetery.
Willis J. Hadley - 02/06/2004
On Tuesday February 3, 2004 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Connie. Predeceased by Jean (Grant) Hadley. Dear father of Danny(Annie), Peter(Deb) and Timothy(Laurie). Stepfather of Karen(Claude), Kathy(Maurice), Kristine(Norman) and Kim(Joey). Brother of Harvey(Betty), Douglas(Marion), Raymond and Gladys(Robert). Loving grandfather of 17 grandchildren. A Past Master and Life Member of Hemmingford Masonic Lodge #72, G.R.Q., Past President of Royal Canadian Legion #11 and Member of Orleans Legion #632. No visitation by request. A celebration of Willis' life will be held at St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 955 Wingate Dr. Ottawa, On K1G 1S9(parking off Hamlet)on Saturday, February 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. Arrangements in care of the Memorial Funeral Home of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 584 Somerset Street West, Ottawa. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice at May Court, 114 Cameron Ave Ottawa, On K1S 0X1. A special thanks to Dr. Louise Coulombe, the VON and the Hospice at May Court.
Marjorie Hewitt (nee Banner) - 02/03/2004
Suddenly at Extendicare/Starwood on Monday, January 26, 2004, Marjorie Wallace Hewitt, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Harold Hewitt and loving mother of the late David and the late Ted. Dear mother-in-law of Marlene Hewitt and May Hewitt. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Tanya), Greg and Laura. Loving great grandmother of Ashley and Lauren. Dear aunt of Gerald Buchanan (Susan). Predeceased by 4 sisters and one brother. Special thanks to the caring staff of 1 North at Starwood. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 from 1pm until time of the memorial service in the Chapel at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Family Support Group Extendicare/Starwood (114 Starwood Road, Nepean, K2G 3N5), The Ottawa Humane Society, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Gerry Hilliard - 02/05/2004
Peacefully on February 4, 2004 at the age of 60. Survived by his brother Robin. Gerry will be fondly remembered by all his friends at O.C.A.P.D.D., Loeb Centre and the Edgewood Care Centre. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Sunday, February 8, 2004 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Edgewood Care Centre, 399 North River Road on Monday, February 9 at 10 a.m. Special thanks to the staff of the 5th and 6th floor of the Ottawa Hospital General Campus. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Harold C. Hovey - 02/05/2004
WWII Veteran Life Member
Manotick Legion Br. 314 Charter Member
Trinity United Church Member Of L.O.L for 55 years
passed away peacefully at West End Villa on Monday, February 2, 2004 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Viola (nee Long). Dear father of Richard (Angela), Ronald (Dawn) and Karen (Ken MacKay). Proud grandfather of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents William Hovey and Mabel Taylor of Osgoode and his brother Clarence (Chuck) of Niagara Falls. Survived by sister Alice Cassidy and brothers Harry (Evelyn) and Arnold (Hazel) all of Ottawa and sister-in-law Jennie of Niagara Falls. At Harold's request there will be no visitation. Cremation will be followed by a private burial at Merivale cemetery. Friends may attend a Memorial Service at Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Avenue on Friday, February 6 at 11am. In his memory, donations may be made to Trintiy United Church or to the charity of choice. Arrangements by the Memorial Funeral Home of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry.
Vola Audrey Inniss (nee Brooks) - 02/06/2004
Peacefully in Ottawa on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 in her 87th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Leonard Inniss. Loving mother of Bert of Barbados, West Indies, Rose-Marie Fernandes of Toronto, Roland (Didi) of Ottawa and Ian (Bea) of Brockville. Also loved by her eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Ina Jordan of Barbados, West Indies. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 from 7 to 9pm. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 11 at 11am. Interment Beechwood cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions to your favourite charity would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to the Carleton Lodge staff Nepean Wing for their loving care and compassion.
Isobel Jeffrey (nee Armstrong) - 01/28/2004
Peacefully, on Monday, January 26, 2004, at Colonel By Retirement Residence in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husbands Dr. Fred Jeffrey, Keith Playfair and Howard Walker. Loving mother of James (Sandy) Walker (Pat) of Ottawa, Janet Walker of St. Petersburg, Florida and Bonnie (Dr. Tom Downs) of Claremont, New Hampshire and extended family Ann Playfair-Prasloski (Dr. Peter), the late Joan (Dr. Alex Graham) and Charles Jeffrey (Nicole). Cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Also survived by her dear sister Merle Ainslie of Ottawa. Predeceased by her brother Lorne Armstrong. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Friday, January 30, 2004, after 10am until service time in the chapel at 11am. Reception to follow in the McGarry Family Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Society, Ottawa, 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E4 would be appreciated by the family. The family wishes to thank the staff at Colonel By Retirement Residence for their special care.
Eleanor Lois Kidd - 02/14/2004
In Ottawa at the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre on Monday, February 9, 2004 at the age of 84. Eleanor was the youngest child of the late Reverend Charles and Mary Youngson Kidd of Gananoque, Ontario. Sister of Catharine Sparrow, the late Paul J.G. Kidd and the late Charles S. Kidd. Aunt of Virginia Cooper and Ruth White: Douglas and Paul Bowie: Charles (Cap), Paul Katie Kidd. Great Aunt of Mary Catherine Hanson and John Gates; Mary Beth Allard, Amy and Emily White: Alison Bowie; David, James and Laura Bowie; Kevin and Allison Kidd. Great Grand Aunt of Madilyn and Caitlyn Gates. A graduate of Queens University (Arts '43), Eleanor worked for the Federal Government as an Administrative Officer for the Defence Research Board. After retirement, summers were spent at her cherished cottage on the St. Lawrence in Gananoque. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful friends, neighbors and caregivers who have helped Eleanor both in Gananoque and Ottawa during her long illness. Special thanks to the Ottawa Hospital, the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre and the Community Nursing Registry. According to Eleanor's wishes, her ashes will be interred in a graveside service in Gananoque in the spring. As Eleanor was an avid reader, in memoriam donations to the Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park St. Gananoque, Ontario, K7G 2Y5 would be appreciated.
Roderick Earl LeBreton - 02/09/2004
Peacefully, on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at the age 56. Loving father of Ryan and step-daughter Carol. Dear son of Eleanor LeBreton and the late Allan LeBreton. Fond brother of Don (Willa), Bev (Jim), Bill (Deb), Wally, Mike (Gil), Dave (Penny). Predeceased by brother Allan and Sister Martha-Anne. Will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Special thanks to Dianna, Janet and Josée for their support. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Tuesday, February 10th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on February 11th, 2004 at 2 pm. In memoriam donations can be made to the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre Palliative Care.
Helen Isabelle MacDougall - 02/16/2004
passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2004, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Roland (Ron) MacDougall. Cherished mother of R. Gordon (Willa-Jean) and Dr. W. Gregory (Barbara). Devoted Nana of Erin (Cary Comer), Alison, Anne and Andrew MacDougall. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 from 5pm. Until service time in the chapel at 7pm. Private Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute.
Bernard Evans Manistre - 02/09/2004
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, February 8, 2004. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Gregory) amd loving father of Carol Edgecombe (Don) and John (Lieta). Dear grandfather of Elisabeth Lanthier (Shawn), Catherine Edgecombe, Christopher Edgecombe, Anthony Manistre, Victoria Manistre and dear brother of Kathleen Manistre. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry 315 McLeod Street on Monday, February 16, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 2pm. Reception to follow. For those wishing, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
William (Bill) Judson Martin
(Retired - Canadian Armed Forces and Ottawa Police Department
Suddenly but peacefully at his winter home in Vero Beach Florida, on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 in his 74th year. Also resident of White Lake, Ontario and formerly of Ottawa. Beloved father of W. Judson Martin and his wife Shirley. Husband of the late Wilda Delaney and brother of Joan Blatt and the late Beverley Bonis. Dear son of Louise Martin and the late Frederick Judson Martin. Brother-in-law of Ruth Delaney and David Bonis. Also survived by nieces, Sharon Williams, Carol Przepiora, Colleen Delaney and a nephew Martin Bonis and their families. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry 150 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa (at Richmond Road), on Monday, February 16, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 2pm. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to Respirology Research at Mount Sinai Hospital, c/o Mount Sinai Auxiliary, suite 208-600 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5 would be appreciated.
Allan Douglas McCulloch
(1932-2004)
passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2004 at the Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital. Loving father to his daughter Tracey, his son Michael and daughter in law Rosemary. Allan will be missed by his very dear and special friend Cecile Laplante, his brothers Peter and Ross, sister Lynn, and godson David. Allan's work in the Pharmaceutical industry and his countless volunteer hours on many community Boards in Ottawa was a sign of his caring and love for people. Allan enjoyed life to the fullest; especially his walks in the Gatineau Hills. He will be fondly remembered by his many friends, extended family and business associates. A celebration of Thanksgiving and remembrance followed by a reception will be held on Tuesday, February 17th, 4:30pm, at the Church of the Ascension, 253 Echo Drive, Ottawa. Arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Organ and Tissue Donation Program of the Ottawa Hospital and the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Kathleen May McKendrick (nee Foster) - 01/28/2004
Ret'd R.C.M.P. Civilian Member
Peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her husband Raymond. Dearest mother of Cheryl and Nancy Black (Bryan) of Aurora. Beloved grandmother of Tara Dawn, Hayley, Jaclyn, Brendan and Reid. Cherished great-grandmother of Keelana. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at the Aviation Parkway on Thursday, January 29th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 30th at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, 400 St. Laurent Blvd. at 10:30am. Reception to follow at Ogilvie Villa, 1345 Ogilvie Road. Warmest thank yous to the staff at the Montfort Hospital, Dr. Eric Landriault and the staff at Ogilvie Villa. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leprosy Mission Canada or the World Wild Life Fund would be appreciated.
Phyllis E. (nee Hayman) McQueen - 02/11/2004
Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late John McQueen for 55 years. Dear sister of the late David M. Hayman and sister-in-law Barbara Hayman. Cherished aunt of David C. Hayman (Claire), Arlene Anderson (Jim) and the late Phillip Hayman (Sarah). Loving great-aunt of Natalie, Rachael and Erica Anderson. She will be fondly remembered by family, friends and neighbours. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Thursday, February 12, 2004 from 9:30am until service time in the Chapel at 11am. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
John Newton - 02/11/2004
Suddenly on February 8, 2004 in his 83rd year. Dearly beloved husband of Joyce (nee Hamlet) for 56 years, loving father of John and Mary Joy, father-in-law of Sandra (DeAthe) and Brian B. Murphy. Much loved by his granddaughter Erin Murphy and grandson Peter B. Murphy. Predeceased by his parents John and Emmie May Manger. John was born in England, educated at Norwich School and served his country in the Royal Engineers between 1939 and 1946 attaining the rank of Major and seeing action in Normandy, Walcheren and the crossing of the Rhine. He came to Canada in 1949 for Cadbury Bros. of Bourneville and settled in Montréal, retiring in 1978 as a Director of the Canadian Company. His community interests included more than 30 years non-uniformed volunteer work for Scouts Canada for which he was awarded the Bar To The Silver Acorn and, the Canadian Bobsleigh and Luge Association and the Canadian Ski Association for which he was Executive Director. Friends may attend the funeral service at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Friday, February 13 at 3:00 pm. Reception to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40, rue Ruskin Street, Ottawa K1Y 4W7 or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Gracefully at the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, Ottawa, 12 February 2004. Youngest of the four children of Sydney and Ernestine Dumaresq of Halifax. She is survived by all three of her beloved siblings: Jacqueline Carington Smith, Halifax; Lucille Barrow, Ottawa; Philip Dumaresq (Leila), Halifax; and by their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her four children: Brian Murphy (Martha Scott), Christine Stirling (John), Gavin Murphy (Catherine), and James Robertson (Fateema Sayani), and by her six grandchildren: Andrew, Alison, and David Stirling; and James, William, and Ian Murphy. Antoinette was predeceased by both her husbands: Dr. Richard Joseph Francis Murphy (28 February 1954); and C. Douglas Robertson (5 August 2002) who cared for her at home for many years. At our mother's request her funeral service will be private. Her family would welcome memorial donations to the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, 1750 Russell Road, Ottawa, K1G 5Z6, and is grateful to its workers for the sensitive skilled care and unfailing kindness that they gave to Tokie & Doug.
