passed away peacefully, on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at the age of 68 years. Loving mother of Deborah-Ann Jewett (William), Susan Graham (Brian), Christine Jodoin (Stéphane) and Laurie Aspeck (Steven). Cherished grandmother of Sherene, Kyla, Kevin, Patrick, Rebecca, Stephanie, Brandon, Jennifer and Matthew and great-grandmother of Madeleine. She will be sadly missed by her sister Claire Lavoie, her best friend Peanut and lifelong friend Lorraine Kelly, as well as nephews, nieces and friends. Predeceased by her mother Rita Maheux. Funeral Mass in celebration of her life will be held at Divine Infant Church, 6658 Bilberry Dr., Orléans, on Saturday, February 27th, at 11 a.m. Following the ceremony, family members will receive condolences during the reception. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (26/02/10)
Lalonde, Michel Paul
Surrounded by his family, Michel passed away peacefully on February 19th, 2010 at Élizabeth Bruyère palliative care unit after a heroic battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his father Joseph A. and his mother Henriette Pinard. He was the loving husband and best friend of Denise (Raymond), dear father to Paul (Catherine McGlashan) and Natalie (Maurice Charlebois) and proud grandpapa to William and Charlotte Lalonde and Simon, Samuel and Émilie Rose Charlebois. He will be missed by his sisters Lucette (Gérard Lapierre) and Élizabeth (Alexander McCleod) and brothers Claude and Jacques (Maryse Brunet), his brothers-in law, Pierre, Paul Raymond (Hélène Lehoux) and John Clay (the late Marie Raymond) and several nephews and nieces. Michel was an authentic leader who has coached and inspired many other leaders. He taught by example and has led the way in developing new levels of cooperation and collaboration in health care throughout the region. During his career in health care administration, he served as CEO at Hawkesbury and Winchester hospitals. He also had leadership roles in the Ottawa General Hospital and Montfort Hospital. He was the first Chair and president of Champlain Local Health Integration Network, a position he held until 2006, and has served as executive-in-residence for the MHA program at the Telfer School of Management since 2000. The family would like to thank the wonderful and dedicated staff at the Ottawa General Hospital and at Élisabeth Bruyère palliative care unit who accompanied Michel in his journey. If desired, a donation in memory of Michel may be made to the Michel Lalonde MHA Scholarship at the University of Ottawa, 190 Laurier Ave. E., Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5. For more information on the scholarship, contact Daniel Brunette by phone at 613-562-5800 ext. 2610 or by email at dbrunette@uottawa.ca. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects Saturday, March 6th, 2010 as of 10:30 a.m. at Paroisse St Joseph d’Orléans,. 2757 St Joseph, Orléans, ON. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (26/02/10)
Phillips, Lucille
(née Suprenant)
passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2010 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late John Phillips. Loving mother of Anita Dupuis (Jean-Paul), Rita Percy (Lloyd) and Paul (Ghislaine). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren : Richard, Kevin, Marc and Cathy ; her 10 great-grandchildren as well as many nephews, nieces and friends. Lucille was a founding member of the Centre Pauline-Charron (formerly Club 60 de Vanier). Sincere thanks to the staff of the Champlain Nursing Home for their great care and compassion. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd, Orléans, on Friday, February 26th, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish, 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (23/02/10)
Beaudoin, Jean Omer
Suddenly at the age of 57, on the week of July 18th 2011, in his home. Jean will be missed by his three children, Roxanne (Jon Seveny), Gabrielle Beaudoin & Yannick Beaudoin. Beloved son of the late Alcide Beaudoin and Dorothée Beaudoin (nee Lepage). Dear brother of Suzanne Beaudoin & Pierre Beaudoin. Dear uncle to Claire Corbett and dear Grand-Father to Alyssa & Riley Seveny. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, August 6th, 2011 at 9:30 at the Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St-Joseph Blvd, Orleans, ON., followed by a reception. In Lieu of flowers, donation to the heart and stroke foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (04/08/11)
Vermette, Jacques
passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband of Claudette. Loving father of Lucie (Claude Charette) and Joanne (Morgan Wyche). Cherished grandfather of Crystal, Mattieu-Paul and Lia. He will be sadly missed by his siblings : Bernard, Yves, André, Lina and Lise, as well as many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and friends. Sincere thanks to the palliative care staff of the Elisabeth-Bruyère Centre for their care and compassion. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 11 a.m. Family members will receive condolences as of 10 a.m. Donations to the Bruyère Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (25/07/11)
Médor, Dr. Joseph Smith
La famille Médor a le regret d’annoncer le décès du Dr. Joseph Smith Médor, survenu le 18 juillet 2011 à Ottawa à l’âge de 80 ans. Il laisse dans le deuil: son épouse, Eveline Dalencour Médor; ses enfants Reynald E. Médor, Alexandra Médor, Ghiliane Médor et son époux Jean Brisard, Patrick Médor et son épouse Edwige Monosiet; ses six petits-enfants: Ricardo, Cassandre, Thierry et Myriam Médor, Jonathan et Michaël Brisard; ses soeurs: Édith Médor et son époux Volvick Rémy-Joseph, Josette Médor (Soeur Madeleine de la Sagesse); son frère Emmanuel Médor et son épouse Marie Thérèse Midy; ses beaux-fils Richard Condé et son épouse Mira Abraham et leurs enfants, Gérald Condé et son épouse, Romy Antoine et leurs enfants; ses belles-soeurs: Jocelyne Médor et famille, Pauline Médor et famille, Monique Dalencour et son époux Maxime Auguste et famille; ses nombreux cousins, cousines, neveux, nièces et fidèles amis si chers à son coeur, qui l’ont si bien entouré durant ses derniers jours. Les sympathies sont adressées aux familles Médor, Dalencour, Milfort, Cantave, Brisard, Monosiet, Rosarion, Midy, Rémy-Joseph, Joseph, Pierre-Louis,Volmar, Adonis, St Léger,Vernet, Lanisse, Jean-Marie, Auguste, Cuvilly, Chandler, Etienne, Félix, Saint-Louis et Cesar. La famille recevra parents et amis au salon funéraire HÉRITAGE, 2871, boul. St. Joseph, Orléans, le vendredi 22 juillet 2011 de 19h à 21h. La cérémonie religieuse aura lieu le samedi 23 juillet à 10h à l’Église Ste-Marie, 4831, chemin Innes, Orléans, suivie de l’inhumation au cimetière Dale à Cumberland. Les souvenirs et hommages peuvent être transmis par internet au www.heritagefh.ca. (20/07/11)
Cyr, André
It is with great regret that we wish to inform you of the death of M. Andre Cyr on July 17th, 2011, following a courageous battle against cancer at the age of 65 years. André was employed for 32 years with the House of Commons. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Nicole (née Simard). He will be sadly missed by his children : Stéphane (Milaine Cloutier) and Isabelle ; his spouse’s children : Daniel Lefebvre (Maria), Josée (Yves Rivard) and Alain Lefebvre (Lisa). He was predeceased by his father Jules Cyr and his mother Aline Robertson. He leaves as well his mother-in-law Beatrice Simard, his sister Louise Leblanc, a nephew Marc, many sister-in laws and brother- in- laws and 10 grandkids. Sincere thanks to the staff of the Ottawa General Hospital for their care and compassion. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. Following the ceremony, family members will receive condolences during the reception. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (20/07/11)
Girouard, Lucille
passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of Jacques. Loving mother of Michel (the late Claire), Pierre (Lise), Lise Moll (Wolfgang), Denis (Ann) and Lynne (Michel). Cherished grandmother of Luc, Natalie, Roxanne, Sonia, Valérie, Nicholas and great-grandmother of Annik, Dannika, Gabriel and Tristan. She will be sadly missed by her sister Madeleine (Yvon Dubé), as well as her nephews, nieces and friends. Sincere thanks to Dr. Leclair and the staff of the Belcourt Manor for their care and compassion. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 from 1 – 2 p.m. Funeral Service will follow in the Heritage Chapel at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bruyère Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (08/07/11)
LaTour, Anne
passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, with her loving family by her side, at the age of 94 years. She is now back in the loving arms of her beloved husband of 60 years, Tommy. Cherished mother of Jacquie Lapratte (Robert). She will be fondly remembered by her treasured grandchildren : Chantal Nicholson (Jason) and Jeffrey Lapratte (Cassandra and her son Luka) ; her great-grandchildren : Mikaela and Austin Nicholson, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Divine Infant Church, 6658 Bilberry Dr., Orleans, on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Terry Fox Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (08/07/11)
Dufour, Earnest
passed away on July 3, 2011 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Rose (née Lamoureux). Son of the late Élisée Dufour and the late Flore (Née Fortin). Loving father of Marc (Sylvie). You will remain with us for a long time, deeply rooted in our hearts and memories. Predeceased by his son Pierre (Claire), his brothers : Yvon and Lucien, his sisters: Fernande and Gaëtane. He will be sadly missed by his brothers: Simon (Irène), Léo (Roberta), Mario (Claudette) and Léonard (Lucille), his sisters: Rita (the late Xavier), Marie Paul (Gerry), Cécile (the late Victor) and Jeanine (Jean Yves), as well as many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Sincere thanks to Dr. Coulombe, as well as the team of nurses and volunteers at the Hospice at May Court for their care and compassion. We would also like to sincerely thank all of our friends for their endless support. Relatives and friends will be received at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at St. Joseph Church, 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, at 11 a.m. A reception will be held in the parish hall following the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to www.hospicemaycourt.com would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (06/07/11)
Labelle, Marcel
passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011 at the age of 69 years. Marcel will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Georgette ; his adopted children : Denis (Lucie), Jean-Guy (Donna) and Lynn (Philippe) ; his grandchildren : Julie, Josée, Nathalie, Christine, François, Jesse, Alex and Rosalie ; his great-granddaughters : Emma and Jade ; his sisters : Cécile (the late Lucien), Rita (Bernard) and Pierrette (Michel) ; his brother Claude (Louise), as well as many nephews, nieces and friends. Sincere thanks to Dr. Luc Duchesne for his care and compassion. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. Family members will be present as of 10:30 a.m. to receive condolences. In lieu of flowers, mass offerings to St. Joseph Parish would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (21/06/11)
Desjardins, Sean
passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011, at the age of 27 years. Shawn was the devoted father of Hayley and loving son of Lisette Lance (Ray Dupuis) and Brian Desjardins (Jenny Desjardins). He will be sadly missed by his brothers Kevin, Mitchell and Grant ; his grandparents : Alice and Hubert Desjardins ; his godmother Pierrette Lance (Ray Latulippe) ; his godfather Lenny Lance, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 9 - 11 a.m. Funeral Service will follow in the Heritage Chapel at 11 a.m. Shawn's dream was to restore his 1976 Chevy Camaro. To accomplish this and as a lasting legacy to Shawn, in lieu of flowers, in memoriam contributions to Shawn's Restoration Fund, would be appreciated. Kevin and Lisette have opened an account on Shawn's behalf; kindly make your cheque donation payable to "Kevin Desjardins / Lisette Lance". Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (21/06/11)
Kornachuk, Ruth
(née Duchesneau)
passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2011 at age 72. Beloved wife of Anatole. Loving mother of John, Deborah (Richard), Hope (Brian), Stephen (Carole) and Philip (Tana). Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her siblings: Paul (Ronnie) and Joan, as well as her nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, 1220 Old Tenth Line Rd., Orleans, on Friday, June 10rd, 2011 at 2 p.m. Family members will be present as of 1 p.m. to receive condolences. The burial service at Dale cemetery (beside the museum west of Cumberland) is open to all who wish to attend. A reception will be held at the church at approximately 4:30 pm; all are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations to World Vision would be greatly appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (01/06/11)
Alery, Hélène
(née Cloutier)
passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28th, 2011 at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by her husband Roger Alary as well as two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Loving mother of Raymond (Huguette), Lucille Salvador (Bruno), Ghislaine Cloutier (Gérard), Jean-Guy (Denise), Réjean (Muriel) and Géatan (Linda) and cherished grandmother of 19 grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her brother René Cloutier (Rita) ; her sisters : Fernande Martineau (the late Raoul) and Pauline Cloutier, as well as by many nephews, nieces and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St-Joseph Blvd, Orléans on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral Service will follow in the Heritage Chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Ottawa Humane Society would be greatly appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (30/05/11)
Fortier, Nicole
passed away suddenly on May 25th, 2011 at the age of 51. She leaves behind her father Reynald Fortier and her mother Cécile Fortier (Bazinet). Will be missed by her sisters, Francine (the late Rhéal Bergeron) and Lorraine (Jeff) as well as her brothers, Daniel (Carole), Jean-Paul and Luc (Cindy); her goddaughter Manon, nieces and nephews, Valérie, Josée, Tania, Matthew, Pascal, Zachary and Camille. She also leaves behind many friends. Relatives and friends will be received at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St-Joseph Blvd, Orléans on Saturday June 4, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at St-Joseph Church, 2757 St-Joseph Blvd, Orléans at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (27/05/11)
Lian, Reginald Yan Keon
With his wife and sons by his side, on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Judi. Loved father of Jason and Jonathan. Dear son of Lee Chin Lan and the late Lian Yoon Choy. Dear brother of Lai Yee (Kok Hoin), Lilin (Lawrence), Choon (Vincent), Leong (Chow Yee) and Kong (Walla). He will be fondly remembered by his aunts and uncles, and many nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and Malaysia. Private interment at Beechwood cemetery. Celebration of Reg's Life TBA. We thank all those who helped create the patchwork quilt of love, caring and support which warmed and comforted us. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. (26/05/11)
Myers, Christopher Charles Joseph (Chris)
passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, May 15, 2011 in his 60th year. Predeceased by his mother Doris (Haspeck), his father William Myers and step-dad Stillman McQuade. Beloved husband and best friend for 36 years of Gloria (Graham). Loving father of David and Samantha. Chris will be deeply missed by his seven sisters and his brother, as well by many nieces, nephews, neighbours, colleagues and friends. The family would like to thank the staff on the 6 th floor of the Ottawa General Hospital and the nursing staff at the Elizabeth Bruyère Palliative Care for the great care given to Chris. Relatives and friends will be received at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Friday, June 10th, 2011 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. A ceremony in his memory will follow at 1 p.m. in the Heritage Chapel followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bruyère Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (20/05/11)
