passed away peacefully on January 1, 2006 at the age of 34 years. Loving daughter of Rhéal and Carole Parent. Cherished sister of Christine and Luc. She will be sadly missed by many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Sincere thanks to the CCU medical staff of The Heart Institute and the ICU and PACU staff of the Ottawa Hospital General Campus as well as the Palliative Care Service for their great care and compassion. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans. Family members will be present as of 10:15 a.m. to receive condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Julie to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Ottawa Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (01/04/06)
de Silveira , Joao Vitorino
Born January 4, 1929 in Sao Jorge, Acores and came to Canada in 1960. passed away at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus on Thursday, December 29, 2005 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Rosa. Cherished father of Jerry Silveira and Fatima (Walter Hoekstra). Grandpa of Corey and Ryan Hoekstra. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans on Sunday, January 1, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held in Senhor Santo Cristo Church, 1100 Kenaston St., Gloucester on Monday, January 2, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Beechwood cemetery. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (01/04/06)
Matte, Lisette
(née Trottier)
Est décédée le vendredi 30 décembre 2005 à l’âge de 62 ans. Lisette a été une enseignante dévouée pendant plus de 35 ans dans la région d’Orléans. Elle était l’épouse bien-aimée de Rolland Matte. Outre son époux, elle laisse dans le deuil ses filles : Marie-Josée (Mario Simard) et Mélanie (Michel Simard) ; ses petits-enfants : Adrien et Marie-Pier ; ses frères et soeurs : René, Gérald (Lucille), Denise, Bernard (Nicole), Gaston (Lola), Jeannine (Gérald), Monique (Pierre) et Louise (Pascal) ; son beau-frère Euclide (Colombe) et Lemay (Rachel), ainsi que plusieurs neveux, nièces et ami(e)s. Prédécédée par ses parents, Lucien Trottier et Rachel Caron, son beau-frère Jean-Guy (Floriane) et sa belle-soeur Claudia. La famille accueillera les parents et amis au Salon funéraire Héritage, 2871, boul. St-Joseph, Orléans, le jeudi 5 janvier 2006, de 14 h à 16 h et de 19 h à 21 h. Les funérailles auront lieu en l’église St-Joseph, 2757, boul. St-Joseph, Orléans, le vendredi 6 janvier 2006, à 11 h. En mémoire de Lisette, des dons au Centre régional de cancérologie d’Ottawa seraient appréciés. Les dons et messages de condoléances peuvent être faits au: www.heritagefh.ca. (01/01/06)
Saumur, Thérése
(née Coté)
Peacefully on Friday, December 23rd, 2005 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Ernest Saumur. Daughter of the late Arthur Côté and Reina Bergeron. Dear mother of Denis (Phillipa), Hélène Desjardins (Claude), Daniel (Connie). Cherished grandmother of Roland, Matthew, Phillipe, Julie, Pierre-Luc, Shawn, Shannon, Christopher and Nathalie and great-grandmother of Valérie and Hallee. Sister-in-law of Claudette Pichette, Georgette Lemieux, Albert and Randi Saumur, Madelaine Galipeau, Jeannine and Raymond Boisvert, Simone and Pierrot Lambert, Cécile Saumur, Denise and Rolland Vendette, Robert Brisebois, Robert and Thérèse Saumur. Predeceased by her adoptive brother Raymond Pichette, brothers-and sisters-in-law René and Gwenn, Thérèse and Doug Rickey, Romuald Lemieux, Maurice and Marie, Marcel, Roger, Hermance and Jean-Claude Lemay, Louise Brisebois. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 14th, 2006 at 11 a.m. in St-Joseph Church, 2757 St-Joseph Blvd, Orleans. The family will meet relatives and friends at the church starting at 10:15 a.m. Sincere thanks to Dr. l’Heureux and the staff of Madona. In memory of Thérèse, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (29/12/05)
Cpt. Robert Kletke, CD (Retired)
Suddenly on December 21, 2005 at the age of 60. Beloved husband Colette Kletke. Son of Marie Kletke of Winnipeg and the late Arthur Kletke. Loving father of Carl (Arlene Doucette) and Daniel. He is survived by one brother Elwood (Barbara) of Winnipeg, his parents-in-law Thomas-Louis and Simone Caron of Jonquière. Fondly remembered by sisters-in-law Monique (Bernard) Angers, Céline (Thomas) Curley, the late Marcel (Bibiane) Caron and by many nephews, nieces and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 from 9 a.m. Funeral service will be held at St.Joseph Church, 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, (613) 737-0651 would be appreciated.Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (29/12/05)
Berthelet, Rita
(née Woods)
passed away on Monday, December 19, 2005 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Berthelet. Loving mother of Lise Bourassa (Barry), Daniel Berthelet (Manon), Robert Berthelet (Andrée) and Joanne Berthelet. Dear grandmother of Shaun, Marc, Danny, Chantal, Martin, Mathieu, Nicholas and proud great-grandmother of 7 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her siblings: Pearl Sneider (John), Vivian Sydney, Herbert Woods (Anita), Russell Woods (Louise), Ruby Landreville (Donald) and Janet Turanchik. She was predeceased by her siblings: Robert, Réginald, Marion, Audrey and Barbara. She will also be missed by many nephews, nieces and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans on Friday, December 30, 2005 from 3-5 p.m. Funeral Service will follow in the Heritage Chapel at 5 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society 613-523-4004 would be appreciated. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (22/12/05)
Walsh, Phyllis
passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, December 16, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 54 years. Widow of Bernie Gagnon. Loving mother of Greg Blake (Tracey). Cherished grandma of Kiara, Matthew, Kayla, Sidney and Abbey. Step-mother of Nicole Lebreton (Brian) and Andre Gagnon (Wendy). She will be sadly missed by her sisters and brothers and their families, as well as by many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her parents Sam and Ellie Walsh, her brother Sam Jr. Walsh and her sister Karen Walsh. Special thanks to Dr. Coulombe and her team of nurses and to many friends for their acts of kindness. Memorial Service will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, 1220 Old Tenth Line Rd., Orléans, on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 1 p.m., followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Phyllis to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (22/12/05)
“Live well, love much, laugh often.”
Harrison, William Edward
passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2005 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of the late Irene Harrison. Loving and devoted father of Robert, Gary (Johanne), Bill (Tanya) and Christina (Yvon Bergeron). Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey, Valerie, Jason, Cheryl, Kimberly, Yannick, Megan, Michael, Sasha, Ethan, Christopher, Cassandra and Corey. Survived by his sister Doreen Vanderbol (John), his sister-in-law Evelyn Gellately (Alex), Jeannine Taylor, his brother-in-law Edward Taylor and Jean-Jacques Lefebvre and their families. Will also be missed by his nieces and nephews and beloved companion Buffy. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday, December 15, 2005 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. as well on Friday, December 16, 2005 from 9 a.m. until the funeral service in the Heritage Chapel at 11 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Lung Association 613-230-4200 would be appreciated. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (11/12/05)
Chabot, Gerald "Gerry"
Peacefully passed away at Elisabeth-Bruyère Hospital on January 31st, 2006 at the age of 65. Beloved husband and best friend of Gail Chabot (née Fleming). Cherished father of Roselle (Dan), John (Cindy), and Andrea (Jerry). Loving grandfather of Annique, Evelyne, Ilyana, Mitchell, Nicholas, Kyle, Travis, and Genoah. Predeceased by parents Emilia and Romuald Chabot, brother Lloyd (Lucille), nephew Ronnie Lowe, father-in-law James Fleming and sister-in-law Ann Fleming. He will be sadly remembered by his siblings Gisèle, Roger (Monique), Gilbert (Judy), Bobby (Pam), Julie (Robin), Diane (Lyle), Maurice (Judy), Mark (Diane), as well as many nieces, nephews, and two aunts. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 20 years, working later as a civilian member of DND; then joined the Corps of the Commissionaire until his retirement in 1999. Gerald was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Knights of Columbus. Fond of the outdoors, he loved camping, fishing, jogging and shared these attributes with his children. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans on Monday February 6th, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Divine Infant Parish, 6658 Bilberry Dr., Orléans, on Tuesday February 7th, 2006 at 10 a.m., followed by a reception in the parish hall. In memoriam, donations can be made to the Parkinson Society of Ottawa, 1053 Carling Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4E9. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (03/02/06)
Saumure, Ernest
(Former Chief of Police of Richmond)
Peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2006 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late ThérPse (née Côté). Son of the late Hermace Saumur and the late Léontine Lachapelle. Dear father of Denis (Phillipa), HélPne (Claude Desjardins), Daniel (Connie). Cherished grandfather of Roland, Matthew, Phillipe, Julie, Pierre-Luc, Shawn, Shannon, Christopher and Nathalie and great-grandfather of Valérie and Hallee. Beloved brother of Georgette (the late Romuald Lemieux), Albert (Randi), Jeannine (Raymond Boisvert), Simone (Pierrot Lambert), Denise (Rolland Vendette), Robert (ThérPse) and brother-in-law to Claudette (the late Raymond Pichette). Predeceased by brothers and sisters - René (the late Gwenn), ThérPse (the late Doug Rickey), Maurice (the late Marie), Marcel (Madelaine Galipeau), Roger (Cécile), Hermance (the late Jean-Claude Lemay), Louise (Robert Brisebois). A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 11 a.m. in St-Joseph Church, 2757 St-Joseph Blvd, Orleans. The family will meet relatives and friends at the church starting at 10:15 a.m. In memory of Ernest, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (03/02/06)
Low, Gordon
passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at the age of 88 years surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Cécile Lowe (née Pelletier). Loving father of Linda Davidson (Campbell), John, Hazel Lowe-Saeed (Sohail) and Andy (Judy). Cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Jacob. A private funeral service will be held at Heritage Funeral Home. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (03/02/06)
Leach, David
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Leach, who left us on January 29, 2006 at the age of 44. Beloved husband of Lynne, dear father to Jonathan, Jenny, Matthew and Amy. Loving son of Wilfred and Gloria Leach, brother of Jeff (Barb), Susan Gueulette (Edward) and Jamie (Michelle). He will always remain dear to his parents-in-law Gilles and Gisèle Duchesne, his brother-in-law Denis (Jeannette) as well to his many nephews, nieces, cousins, colleagues and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St-Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Thursday, February 2, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Funeral service will be held in St-Joseph Church, 2757 St-Joseph Blvd, Orléans, on Friday, February 3, 2006 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society 1-888-939-3333 would be appreciated. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (01/02/06)
Oleskiw, Christine
It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic passing of our “belle” Christine, who left us on January 21, 2006 at the age of 16. Beloved daughter of Myron and Francine, dear sister of Mélanie. Loving granddaughter of Rose Oleskiw of Kelowna, B.C and Jacqueline Jacques of Québec City. She will always remain dear to the hearts of her aunt Danielle Jacques (Clément Côté), her cousins Gabrielle and Alexandra, her many friends and the family’s faithful companion Laika. Christine was predeceased by her aunt Hélène Jacques. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St-Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 from 5-9 p.m. with Prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home, on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Ihor Okhrimtchouk officiating. In memory of Christine and in lieu of flowers, donations to The Royal Ottawa Health Care Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (24/01/06)
Saint-Jacques, Suzanne
(née Labrèque)
After an arduous battle against cancer, Suzanne Saint-Jacques (Labrèque) died on 21st January 2006 at the age of 60. Other than her husband, Michel Labrèque, she leaves in mourning her children: François (Isabelle Jargaille), Anne (Benoît Fortin), Marc and her grand-daughter, Laurence, whom she adored so much. Also stricken by her passing, her mother Mrs. Jean Saint-Jacques of Quebec City, her sisters and brothers; Marie (William Bastarache) of La Pocatière, Hélène (Daniel Harrison) of Ottawa, Denis (Christel Kruger) of Quebec City and Pierre (Béatrice Bédard) of Montréal along with many nieces and nephews and their children. A service will be held on Friday 27th of January 2006 in Quebec City at the Saint-Patrick church, located at 1145 de Salaberry street. The service will begin at 14:00, the family will receive your condolences one hour beforehand. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organisations: The Hospice at May Court, 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa (Ontario), K1S 0X1 or Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, 503, Smyth Road, Ottawa (Ontario), K1H 1C4. Your donations can be sent electronically via the website www.canadahelps.org. The family would like to offer their deepest thanks to the devoted work of Dr Louise Coulombe and the staff and volunteers of The Hospice at May Court. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (24/01/06)
Coward, Sally
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Coward on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late David Coward. Loving mother of Susan Hull and cherished grandmother of Corinna Hull and Chris Hull. Sally will be sadly missed by many. Sincere thanks to the staff of Sarsfield Colonial Home for their care and support. The family will receive friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans on Monday, January 16, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. Funeral Service will follow in the Heritage Chapel at 1 p.m. Those who wish may make a donation to the Alzheimer Society. Condolences and donations may be made at www.heritagefh.ca. For more information call 830-2305. (15/01/06)
