Semple, Don
After a lengthy battle with Alzheimers on Monday, October 29, 2007 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Cherished father of Donna Garbutt (Rick), Debra North (the late Gordon) and Dave Semple (Susan). Loving grandfather of Brent and Laura Garbutt, Liam, Emma, Noah and Lily Semple. Friends may attend a memorial service at Hawthorne United Church, 2244 Russell Road, Ottawa on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society, Hawthorne United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Bourgeois, Freda
(1927- 2007)
Co-Founder of BouClair House of Fabrics and Freda's Sewing Services Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Friend Peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, October 28, 2007. Freda lived, laughed and loved throughout her life. She spent her life giving to others. She was loved and cherished by many and will be deeply missed by her husband of 58 years, Matt, by her children Paulette and Cheryl, by her son-in-law Tim and by her precious grandchildren Natalie and Gordon Urquhart. In her lifetime, Freda affected the lives of many. She was passionate about making a difference; she contributed to social programs around the world; she was a leader, a teacher, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist and an inspiration. Many thanks to her friends who have supported her throughout her journey and to the medical staff who provided care above and beyond. Thanks to Dr. Kuntz, Dr. Fong Kee Fong and the phenomenal staff on the 8th floor at the General, the palliative team at Elisabeth Bruyere and to the home care team at Para Med, especially Huda. A celebration of Freda's life will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 2-4 p.m. at the Orchard View Reception and Conference Centre, 6346 Deer Meadow Drive, Greely, ON. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Freda please consider the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation, 415 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M8.
Belsey, Patricia (née Gilmour)
Belsey, Patricia "Pat" (née Gilmour) The family of Patricia Belsey, who passed away on October 25th, 2007 would like to invite family and friends to a Memorial Visitation Celebrating Patricia's life at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt), on Tuesday March 25th from 7 to 9 p.m.
Robb, Jessica A.
It is with great sorrow that Ken and Andrea Robb announce the untimely passing away of their beloved daughter, Jessica-Joy. Jessica is also survived by her sisters Amanda and Hannah, brother Andrew, and her nephews Adrian, Aaron and Aiden. She will be greatly missed by her aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her beloved Grandpa Dave, Grandma Marion and Grandpa Roy. A service will be held at Living Waters Christian Assembly, 105 Slack Road, on Saturday at 1:00 pm, followed by private interment. For those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jessica, please consider, Joseph’s Storehouse, c/o 105 Slack Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 0B7.
Lawrence, Hilda (nee McRobbie)
Called home peacefully from Granite Ridge on Friday, November 2, 2007, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Lawrence. Dear mother of Christine (Al Clarke), Margaret (Brian Tourangeau), Gordon (Suzanne), Raymond (Carole Feizo), Ralph (Lynn Eyamie) and Clifford (Elfrieda Burschel). Loving grandmother of Troy (Bonnie), Graham (Cindy), Ashlyn, Samara, Kelly (Matt), Daina, Sara, Kaila and Kinsey and great grandmother of Tamara, Brent, Bethany, Hannah and Caycee. Sister of Margaret Carkner. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Scotland. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road), Nepean on Monday, November 5, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Ormond cemetery on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Hilda please consider the World Vision, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3.
Naismith, William
Naismith - William Peacefully at Almonte Country Haven on Saturday, November 3, 2007 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Erva Sonnenburg. Dear father of Bonnie McBain (Ian) and Mary Weselake (Tony). Loving grandfather of Christopher (Lise-Anne LePage) and Matthew (Genna) McBain and Chad and Todd Weselake and great grandfather of "his morning sunshine", Eilidh and Caelan McBain. Brother of Elsie Toop (the late Bill) and Betty Endersby (Lloyd). Also survived by his sister-in-law Marjorie Naismith. Predeceased by his sister brother Bob Naismith and sister Catherine Naismith. Friends may call at the Almonte Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 154 Elgin St., Almonte on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Almonte United Church or Almonte General Hospital.
Bellman, Willa Edwarda
passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at the Garden Terrace Nursing Home on Sunday, November 4, 2007, in her 96th year. Loving wife of the late Alfred James Bellman. Dear mother of Edward (Ted) and Muriel, David (Fran), Margaret Craig (Hubert) of Arnprior, and Willa-Jean MacDougall (Gordon) of Ashburn, Virginia. Granny of 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late William Edward Wright and Annie Warren McVeigh. Pre-deceased by sisters Lillian Wright, Florence Williams and Alice Lynch. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road), Nepean on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 from 9:30 am until time of the memorial service in the chapel at 11:00 am. Donations in memory of Willa may be made to the CNIB or the charity of your choice.
Gervais, Marjorie June (née Clark)
Peacefully, in hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, November 3, 2007. Loving wife of the late George. Beloved mother of the late James “Jimmy”, John (Angela), Jeffrey, Jayne Lavergne (Philip), Jerry, Jody and Janet Head (Steve). Proud Mama to Jesse and Stephanie; George; Matthew; Cody and Casey; and Jaynie and Erin. She will also be fondly remembered by her niece Caroline, nephew Kirk, in-laws Donna and Stins, Doris, and Ken; and especially by her canine pals Taffy, Cash, Hailey and Magoo. At Marjorie’s request a private service will be held. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the General Campus-ICU for their care and compassion. For those wishing a donation to LAWS or an animal shelter nearest to you would be appreciated.
Crawford, Keith
Peacefully in hospital on Sunday, November 4, 2007, age 37 years. Beloved husband of Kelsey. Adored father of Cole and Kaia. Loving son of Lynda Crawford and the late Keith Crawford. Cherished brother of Donna Dunbar (Brent), Darlene Spence (Ross), Ken and Kevin (Barbara). Friends may call at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Drive, Kars (East of Hwy 416) on Wednesday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Richmond on Thursday at 1 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Canada Africa Healthcare Alliance, Suite 300, 100 Marie Curie, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.
Morrison, Wayne Dawson
passed away suddenly on Friday November 2, 2007. Survived by his eldest daughter Sarah Murphy, and by his children Scott, Callie and Zoe Morrison, and by their mother Donna Armitage-Morrison. Beloved son of Carol and the late Val Morrison and brother of Kim, Anne, Brent (Rachel) and Val (Line). Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road, Ottawa (at Roosevelt Ave) on Thursday, November 8th, 2007 from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service at Grace Anglican Church, Arundel, Quebec on Saturday, November 10th at 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The Ottawa Mission, 35 Waller Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7G4 would be appreciated
Clare, Nancy
RN
Peacefully, in hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, November 3, 2007. Nancy Clare (nee Fraser) in her 72nd year, beloved wife and lifelong friend of Art Clare. Loving mother of Richard (Cecilia Quiroga), Shaun (Anne Vaillancourt), Sally (Christopher Duffy), and Connie (Michael Abbott). Much loved “Nan” to her seven grandchildren, Bethany, Kelsey, Ryan, Anthony, Gregory, Maia and Jack. Will be deeply missed by her sisters Norah (Ron Bradley), Sandy (Bob LeBel), Ann (Barry O’Regan), her brother-in-law Gerry (Nanette), and many nieces, nephews and friends around the world. Devoted member of the Nepean Songsters and the Knox United Church Choir. Proud first mate of Cocoon and friend of the Rideau. Predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Ruth Fraser. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd), Nepean, on Friday, November 9, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be a private funeral service for family on Saturday, November 10, at 2:00pm in the chapel. A celebration of her life will be held at Knox United Church, 25 Gibbard Avenue, Nepean, on Saturday, November 24, at 2:00pm. In recognition of the outstanding and personal care provided by the staff, those wishing may make donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Diotte, Cheryl
In Hospital, on Monday, November 5, 2007. Loving spouse of Dale Vivaraies. Beloved mother of Jeff (Sue Miner) and her precious granddaughter Samantha. Loved sister of Cathy, Debbie, Gary and Mark. Dear daughter in law of Alice Vivaraies and the late Rene. Predeceased by parents Denis and Joan (nee French) Diotte. Survived by many brothers and sister in law. Aunt and great aunt to several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt), on Thursday, November 8, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Friday at 11 am. Donations in memory of Cheryl may be made to the charity of you choice.
Bradley, Eileen nee Pedersen
Peacefully at Peter D. Clark Long-Term Care Centre on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at the age of 90. Predeceased by her loving husband of 48 years, John Allen and her sister Gladys Coldrey. Dear mother of William (Huguette), Wyckliffe (Permelia), Douglas (Patricia) and Carolyn (David). She will be sadly missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Special thanks for the support of the caring and compassionate nurses and staff of Pine House at Peter D. Clark. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life at her home of 46 years on Saturday, November 10th from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Eileen may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Logan, Rita
LOGAN, Mary “Rita” (nee ABBOTT) Peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 7, 2007, in her 90th year. Beloved wife and lifelong friend of the late Omar Logan. Cherished mother of Don (Sharon), loved and adored grandmother of Linda Hanna (Kevin) and treasured great-grandmother of Ashley, Trever and Holly. Predeceased by her brother Bill Abbott (Lois). She will be deeply missed by her sisters Gwen Lightboun (Bruce) and Eileen Keill (the late Don) and their families. Fondly remembered by many friends and neighbours, and her dear little dog Sasha. Many thanks to the ICU nurses at Queensway Carleton Hospital. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road), Nepean on Saturday, November 10 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel at 3:30 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Kelly, Bruce
Peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2007 in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his wife Beatrice. Survived by his children Doug (Ruth) and Marilyn Wakely (Paul), his grandchildren Sarah, Joe, Adam, Steven (Crissy), Katie (Ben), and great-grandson Lincoln. Brother of Myrtle and the late Anne Kelly. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road), Nepean on Monday, November 12, 2007 from 1 p.m. until time of memorial service in the chapel at 2 p.m.
Solowjew, Mary Theresa (nee Horton)
Peacefully in hospital at Smiths Falls on Thursday, November 8, 2007, age 53 years. Beloved wife of David. Much loved mother of Stephanie Richardson (Raymond), Jeremy and Megan Solowjew (Tyler Davidson), all of Smiths Falls. Cherished grandmother of Gavin, Gaige, Charlotte and Nicholas who were her pride and joy. Loving sister of Maureen Neil (Tim) of Almonte, Laureen Robinson (Jacques) of Orleans, Chris Horton of Smiths Falls, Shawn Horton of Perth, Michael Horton of Calgary, AB. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Margaret Horton, and brothers John and Daniel Horton. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, Hwy 15, Smiths Falls on Tuesday at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital or the Diabetis Association would be appreciated.
Weick, Helen (nee Wallace)
In hospital surrounded by her family on Thursday November 8, 2007 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Carl B. Weick. Mother of Carol (Gaetan Belzile), Helen (Brian Cassidy), Bill (Lee Prange) and Kathy (Scott Brown). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Hélène, Marc, Jessica, Alison, Madalyn, Michael, Joanna and Carolyn. Survived by her sister Joan Wallace of Ottawa and her brother William of Baddeck, Nova Scotia. Predeceased by her sister Margaret and her brother James. A private family service will take place at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 400C-1150 Morrison Dr, Ottawa, ON, K2H 8S9, or Wilson United Church, Main St, Florence, Cape Breton, NS, B1Y 1S4.
Roy, Leo
(WW II Veteran) (Customs and Excise Ret.)
Peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre on Thursday Novemebr 8, 2007, at the age of 84, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Wilde) for 62 years. Loving father of Pat, John (Jocelyn) and Rob. Cherished grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 9. Leo is survived by 4 sisters; Rev. Sisters Louise and Irene Roy, Yolande Simard (Jean Charles), and Veronique Carnois (Bernard). Predeceased by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. The family would like to thank the staff at the Perley Rideau Gatineau 2 NW for their wonderful expertise, love, compassion and care. A memorial service will be held at the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre Chapel, 1750 Russell Rd, Ottawa, on Tuesday November 13th at 3:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Leo may be made to the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre.
