Death Notice (05/10/00)
MacKINNON, John Murray Suddenly, April 28, 2000 at his home in Hamilton, Ontario, John Murray MacKinnon age 43. Loving son of Christina Mary MacKinnon (nee Murray) of Ottawa and the late Frederick Hudson MacKinnon. Beloved father of Christy MacKinnon of North Vancouver. Dear brother of Aileen (Claude Haw) of Carp. Cherished uncle of Elizabeth and Matthew Haw. Fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation. Friends may pay respects at a Service in Memory of John, Wednesday at Resurrection of Our Lord Church at 10 a.m. In Memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute appreciated.
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Death Notice (05/10/00)
MARRINER, Leonard Donald Bruce At the St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville, on Monday, May 8, 2000 in his 65th year. Len Marriner, husband of the former Beverly Getz of Prescott. Father of Connie (Mrs. Jeff Lever) of Bracebridge, Kim (Mrs. Douglas Whitehorne) of Kemptville, Mike and his wife Nancy Anna of California and Mark of Prescott. Grandfather of Lindsay, Joshua and Christine Lever, Matthew, Andrew, Kaitlin, Alexandra and Payton Marriner and step-grandfather of Daniel and Rachael Whitehorne. Brother of Stan (Laura) Marriner of Winchester and Mabel (Mrs. Ken Morrow) of Morrisburg. Predeceased by a granddaughter Olivia Marriner and by brothers Arthur, Walter, Gordon, Edward, Harold and Clarence and by a sister Olive Casselman. Friends may call at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, 416 Dibble Street West, Prescott from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday and from 1 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2000 with Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment at Blue Church cemetery. For those wishing, the family would appreciate donations to the Providence Hospice, the Children's Wish Foundation or St. John's Church Restoration Fund.
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Death Notice (05/10/00)
MENZIES, Agnes At Lanark Lodge, Perth, on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, Agnes Elizabeth Wilson in her 92nd year. Wife of the late Alfred Menzies. Loved mother of George (Nicole) of Ottawa, Gwyn (John) McGee of Kitchener, and Allan (Emily) of Ottawa. Cherished grandmother of Lee Goldstone, Ann McGee, Doug McGee, Stephen McGee, Ellen Andrews, and Jeffrey Menzies. Great grandma of Olivia, Emma, and Fiona. Sister of Mrs. Margaret Bowes of Lanark Lodge. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, May 12 at 12 noon. Interment Scotch Line cemetery.
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Death Notice (05/09/00)
MORRIS, Arthur Thomas Retired Staff Sergeant RCMP Peacefully in hospital Thursday, May 4, 2000, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Rosemary. Dear father of Margie, Bonnie (Gord), Tom (Shelley) and Sue (Tom). Grandfather of Kate, Courtney, Christie and Kelsey. a private family service was held Monday, May 8th. Interment at Pinecrest cemetery. Many thanks to Doctors, nurses and caregivers at the Rideau Perley Veterans Hospital. In memoriam donations to the Rideau Perley Veterans Hospital would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Cole Funeral Services, 831-7122.
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Death Notice (05/08/00)
POIRIER, Rita Sunday May 7, 2000, Rita Labrecque age 69. Beloved wife of Edmond Poirier. Loving mother of Rita (Michel Lacasse), Edmond, Marcel (Monique), Diane (John Dumais), Helene (Fadi Karam) and Andre. Cherished grandmother of Steven, Julie, Anne, Marcel, Daniel, Tina, Najib, Joey and Samantha. Dear great-grandmother of Jonathan, Valerie and Melissa. Predeceased by her parents Albertine Marcotte and Leonard Labrecque, as well as four brothers and one sister. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset St. W. (centretown) Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday to eglise St. Francois d'Assise for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In Memoriam donations to the Lung Association appreciated.
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Death Notice (05/09/00)
RANGER, Helen Suddenly at her residence Campbell's Bay, Quebec on Sunday May 7, 2000. Helen Houlahan, age 85, beloved wife of the late Edward Ranger. Dear mother of Beverley (Patrick Ruddy), Nepean; Terry (Brenda Gascon), Orleans and Phyllis (Patrick Johnston), Chilliwack B.C. Dear sister of Evelyn (Edward Irving), Ottawa. Loving grandmother of Karen and Matthew Ruddy, Darren and Christopher Johnston and Michael and Kevin Ranger. Predeceased by 2 sisters Marion Hall and Rita Fulford. Friends may call at the Ringrose Brothers Funeral Home, Campbell's Bay, Quebec Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 12 noon. Funeral Thursday May 11 to St. John the Evangelist Church Campbell's Bay, Quebec for Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Interment in parish cemetery. In memoriam, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
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RUSSELL, Frederick E. Squadron Leader R.C.A.F. retired Founder E-Z Red Testers Peacefully in hospital on Monday, May 8, 2000, age 91 years. Loving husband of Claire. Beloved father of Bonnie (Ed), Fred, Douglas and Peter (Elaine). Dearest grandfather of Jason, Clinton and David; Rob and Anne; Amy and Brett. Dear brother of Ruth Perry of Casa Grande, Arizona. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Thursday, May 11 after 1:30 p.m. until the Service of Remembrance in the Chapel at 2 p.m.
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Death Notice (05/07/00)
RYAN, Christine Judith Peacefully at home on Friday, May 5, 2000 at the age of 44. Beloved wife and soulmate of husband Tom Melvin. Predeceased by her father John (Jack) Ryan and mother Janet Ryan (Proulx). Survived by her sister Kathleen Baker (Geoff) of Crossfield, Alebrta. Christie earned her Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Western Ontario followed by a Masters degree from the University of Alberta. Christie loved her work at Nortel Networks, she loved swimming daily with her friends at the Pinecrest pool, but most of all she loved life and all the people she encountered while living it. A Memorial Service will be held in the Outdoor Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.) Nepean on Thursday May 11th at 2 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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Death Notice (06/15/00)
ASHCROFT, Marion (nee McQuatt) Peacefully on June 13, 2000, Marion Ashcroft in her 68th year. Beloved wife of Earl Ashcroft (Jack). Dear mother of Wilmer, Arthur (Darla) and Brenda (Michael Jarrett) of Huntsville. Grandma to Jessica, Samantha and Victoria, Courtney and Brendan. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 2000 at the Pinecrest cemetery Chapel (2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa) at 10:00 a.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cole Funeral Services, 831-7122.
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Death Notice (06/15/00)
BISSETT, Suzan (nee Melrose) On Tuesday, June 6, 2000 after a brief illness and exceptional care at the Ottawa General Hospital. Loving mother of Sheila-Marie (Paul Dore) and proud grandmother of Tasha Latimer. Will be missed by sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Edward Saray. Friends may call at McEvoy Shields Funeral Home, 235 Kent Street after 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2000 followed by service in her memory at 2 p.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers donations to Breast Cancer Action, Billings Bridge Plaza, P.O. Box 39041, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 1A1.
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Death Notice (06/15/00)
BLAIS, Mary Grace (nee Leblanc) A woman of tremendous courage, beauty and determination passed away peacefully, Tuesday June 13, 2000 at the Centre Elisabeth Bruyere, Ottawa. Grace Blais age 80 years. Widow of Henri Blais. Loving and proud mother of Louise, Suzanne (Gumpert) and Pauline. Dear mother-in-law to Tony Gumpert and Guy Morazain and fond Nana of Andrea and Michael Gumpert; Sasha and Mathew Morazain. Predeceased by her brothers Rupert, Leo and Percy Leblanc and a dear friend Romeo Arsenault. Grace is cherished by many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends from coast to coast. From her early years in a one room school house in the Gaspe, QC, Grace enjoyed a long teaching career with the Canadian Armed Forces in Bagotville, St. Hubert and Baden Baden, Germany, retiring in Ottawa and wintering in Florida. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. To her daughters, she is our woman of distinction. Special thanks to the staff and caregivers at the Pallisades Residence and the Centre Elisabeth Bruyere. Cremation. A Mass in Memory of Grace Blais will be held on Saturday June 17, 2000 at Holy Cross Church, 685 Walkley Rd., Ottawa at 11 a.m. In memoriam donations to the CNIB or the Centre Elisabeth Bruyere appreciated.
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