It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Stéphanie, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 25. Loving wife of Michael Lamb. Cherished daughter, of Henri and Maggie Lanctôt. Dear sister of Julie and Chantal. She will be sadly missed by her grandparents, Edward Budzinski, Diane Coughlin and Gaston Lanctôt (Gilberte), her aunt Louise Lanctôt (Sylvio), her uncle Marc Lanctôt (Cathy), her cousin Jean Beauchamp, her parents-in-law Robert and Helen Lamb as well by many friends, and colleagues. Stephanie will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her charm, her zest for life, her ability to teach life’s lessons to all who knew her, her world travels and her love for her husband, her family and all of whom she touched during her difficult journey. Relatives and friends will be received at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 2-5 p.m and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Sainte-Marie Church (Orléans), 4831 Innes Road., on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. Burial at St-Joseph cemetery. Sincere thanks to the staff of Elisabeth Bruyère 5th floor, for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society / Cervical Research would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (30/11/10)
Folliott, Vera
On Sunday, November 21, 2010 in Ottawa, Ontario, Vera passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late W.C. (Bill) Folliott (1986) and mother of her dear daughter Mary LYNN Carruthers (2000) and infant son, Charlie (1952), she was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Mary Bradley and her brothers, Harold (1981) and Eric (in infancy), all of St. John’s Newfoundland. Survived by Lynn’s daughters, Chandra (Paul) Tyson and their children, Kayla, Lindsey, Ashton and Seth, all of Beachburg, ON, and Stacey Carruthers and her daughter, Devin, of Kingston, ON.
Vera was born in St. John’s on June 12, 1918. She attended Prince of Wales College there, followed by further studies in New York City. During WWII, she met Lieut. W.C. (Bill) Folliott, R.C.N.V.R.. They were married in St. John’s on December 2, 1943. As a war bride, she moved to Bill’s home town of Winnipeg. In 1983, they moved to Ottawa to be near Lynn and her family.
Vera was proud of her Newfoundland heritage and her adopted home of Winnipeg where she was very active in the Junior League and in fundraising for the Balmoral Hall School for Girls Mother’s Auxiliary during Lynn’s years at BH (1951-63). Vera was a talented homemaker, seamstress and cook. She loved to golf and tell people about her ‘hole-in-one’. Later in life she maintained her interest in sports and current affairs, despite deafness and other health problems.
According to her wishes, Vera was cremated. A graveside service with family and friends will take place at Pinecrest cemetery , 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa, on Monday, November 29 at 11.00 a.m. (meet in the main building at 10.45). Those wishing to make a memorial donation are asked to donate to a charity of their choice. Condolences can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (30/11/10)
Potvin, Fleur de Mai
(née Charron)
Est décédée le samedi 13 novembre 2010 à l’hôpital Montfort à l’âge de 86 ans. Elle était la tendre épouse de feu Lucien Potvin et la fille de feu Albert Charron et de feu Laura Robert. Elle était la mère chérie de Jean-Pierre (Nicole Bédard) et de Luc (Lucie Gauthier) ; la grand-maman adorée de Stéphane et Éric ; la sœur de Cécile Madore (feu Laurier), Rhéa LeBrun (feu Sylvio), feu Alphonse (Aline McCauley), Rodrigue (Simone Éthier) et feu Marcel (Julienne Leclair) ; la belle-sœur de feu René (feu Berthe Lefebvre), feu Eva (feu Wilfrid Lajeunesse), feu Albert (feu Anna Giroux), feu Noël (feu Evelyn Boyer), feu Edmond (feu Catherine Barnaby), feu Léo (feu Fernande Boyer), feu Maurice (feu Jacqueline Guérard), Marcel (feu Alice Crête), feu Rita (feu Roger Desjardins), Charles (Fleurette), feu Wilfrid (feu Laurencia Lalonde), feu Hervé (Noëlla Côté) et Joseph (Raymonde) (feu Thérèse Beaulne). Elle laisse également dans le deuil plusieurs neveux, nièces, cousins, cousines et ami(e)s. Nous tenons à remercier le personnel de l’hôpital Montfort pour leur dévouement. La famille recevra parents et amis au Salon funéraire Héritage, 2871, boul. St-Joseph, Orléans, le mercredi 17 novembre 2010 de 14h à 16h et de 19h à 21h, ainsi que le jeudi 18 novembre de 9h30 à 10h30. Le service religieux aura lieu à l'église St-Joseph, 2757, boul. St-Joseph, Orléans, le jeudi 18 novembre 2010 à 11h. Inhumation au cimetière paroissial. Pour ceux qui le désirent, des dons à l’Association canadienne du diabète seraient appréciés. Vos condoléances peuvent être envoyées au www.heritagefh.ca. (15/11/10)
Dugas, Liuta
(née Daigle)
passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Gaston Dugas. Loving mother of the late Paulette (Denis Provencher), Jeannette (Howard Rainford), Denise (Pierre Filion) and Roger. Cherished grandmother of Marc, Daniel, Martin, Julie, Richard and Nigel. She will be sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral Service will be held at St. Joseph Church, 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. Family members will be present as of 10:30 a.m. to receive condolences. In memory of Lita, donations to the Montfort Hospital Foundation c/o CSLD Montfort would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (01/11/10)
Goulet, Pierre Donat
Paisiblement dans un hôpital local, le dimanche 31 octobre 2010 est décédé à l’âge de 69 ans. Il était le fils de feu Donat et Edna Goulet. Il est l’époux bien-aimé de Nicole Robert et le cher père de Christian et Yves (Darlene Lavallée). Il laisse ses petits-enfants : Mitchell (Martine), Alex, Jean-François, Chris, Chanelle et Chloé, ainsi que son arrière-petit-fils Loïc. Il laisse également ses frères et sœurs : Suzanne (Raymond Boyer), François (Colette Joly), Serge (Mary Koster), Jacques (Sylvie Cécire), Jacynthe (Marc St-Hilaire), Christine et Jean (Christine Cécire) ; son beau-frère André Robert (Claire) ; sa belle-sœur Lucie Robert-Dupuis, ainsi que plusieurs neveux, nièces et amis. Il fut prédécédé par son fils Charles et ses frères et sœurs : Gérard (Lisette Cécire), Gisèle (feu Claude Laurin), Ghislaine (feu Maurice Gorman) et Marcelle (feu Rodney Lethbridge). Le service religieux aura lieu en la Cathédrale Saint-Joseph, 245, boul. St-Joseph, Gatineau, le jeudi 4 novembre 2010 à 10h30. La famille recevra les condoléances à compter de 10h. Pour ceux qui le désirent, des dons à l’œuvre de votre choix seraient appréciés. Les dons et les condoléances peuvent être faits au www.heritagefh.ca. (01/11/10)
Fournier, Gerard Joseph
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gerard Joseph Fournier on Friday October 29th in his 66th year. Gerard leaves behind his loving wife, Barbara Pigeon-Fournier. He will be sadly missed and always remembered by his loving daughters from his first marriage, Suzanne (John) Luimes and Jeannette (John) Valenzuela; his six grandchildren, Jesse, Jacob and Seth Luimes, James and Jessica Valenzuela and Kage Forcier. His siblings Pauline Beaudoin, Rene (Laurette) Fournier, Diane (Bob) Tierney and Armand (Ginette) Fournier. He is predeceased by his parents Rodolphe and Emérilda Fournier and his sisters Cecile, Lucienne, Hélène and Jeannette. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. We would like to thank the staff and the doctors at the Ottawa General for the excellent care and compassion they extended to Gerard during his fight with cancer. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, on Saturday, November 6, from 10:15 – 11 a.m. Funeral Service will follow in the Heritage Chapel at 11 a.m. Donations, if desired, to the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Center (General Campus) would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (01/11/10)
Villeneuve, Lise
It is with great sadness that the Villeneuve and Perrier families announce the passing of Lise, on October 24, 2010. Daughter of the late René Villeneuve and the late Noëlla Demers and wife of Yvon Perrier for 30 years. She will be sadly missed by her stepsons Alain (Sonia Morin), Luc (Roxanne Mineault), her 2 grandchildren, her brother Guy (Lucie Grondin), her 3 sisters: Nicole (Jean Morel), Manon (Charles Dorion) and Chantal as well as her aunt Yvonne, many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph, Orléans, on Friday, October 29, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The religious ceremony will be held at Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church, 435 Montréal Rd., Vanier on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. If desired, donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, 613-247-3527 would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (01/11/10)
Chevrier, Jeannette
(née Légaré)
Born November 4, 1920. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeannette Chevrier, on October 23, 2010 at St. Joseph Manor, Orléans. Predeceased by Douglas Chevrier, she will be missed by a close knit family, as well as by many nieces and nephews. Love you BIG! The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, on Friday, October 29, 2010, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Funeral Service will follow in the Heritage Chapel at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to C.H.E.O. would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (01/11/10)
Clouthier, Francine
After a courageous battle against cancer, Francine passed away into the hands of God on Saturday, October 16, 2010. She leaves behind her loving husband, Lawrence (Larry) Guilbeault, her children, Michelle (Steve), Patrick (Martine) and Rowland, as well as her stepchildren, Sandra, Justine (Mark) and Steve. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren: Aaron, Sébastien, Geneviève and Yannick, Loving daughter of Lorenzo and Thérèse Cloutier. Also left behind are her brothers and sisters, François, Suzanne, Marcel (Andrée) and Danielle, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She will be fondly remembered by many aunts and uncles as well as cousins and friends. Visitations will be held at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Tuesday, October 19, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm and on Wednesday, October 20, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Funeral to be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 6255 Cumorah Dr., Orleans on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 11 a.m. Burial at Carlsbad Springs cemetery. Friends and family are asked to join us after the ceremony for sharing of memories. Many thanks to Dr. Gertler, his staff and all the amazing nurses on 5east at The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (20/10/10)
Woods, Jean Alice
Peacefully in hospital, on Sunday, October 3, 2010, surrounded by family. Beloved mother of Diane Kurtz (Dietmar), Nancy Burtch and the late Michael Chortiw (Doreen). She will be sadly missed by her five grandchildren : Katherine, Linda, Robert, Kevin and James, as well as numerous great-grandchildren : Patricia, Sandra, Isabel, Cheryl, Christopher, Kaitlyn, William, Kaitlyn and Lily. Following cremation, a private family gathering and interment at Notre-Dame cemetery will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the C.N.I.B would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (20/10/10)
Richards, Gerald Michael
Into the arms of our Lord on September 28, 2010. Surrounded by the love of his life Marie and family. Much loved father of Kathy, Rick, Judy Lynn, Roger, Mike, Barb, Donna, Joey, Karen and Roy. Beloved Papa of Meghan, Amy, Ben, Leslie, Brittany, Holly, Caitlin, Ryan, Lindsey, Allison and Casey. Loved brother of Norma, Leonard, Lorne, Nancy and Bobby and their families. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, on Friday, October 1, 2010, from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Heritage Chapel on Saturday, October 2, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dominion Outreach Centre (Missions) or the Ottawa Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (30/09/10)
Marcoux, Dominique
Formerly of Sherbrooke, Québec, passed away after a short illness, at the St. Vincent Hospital, Ottawa, on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband of Raymonde (nee Fredette). Loving father of Nancy (Larry) and Caroline (David). He will be sadly missed by his granddaughter Kristy, his mother Marie-Ange Côté (the late Hervé Marcoux), his siblings Égide (Nicole), Éloi (Jeannine), Florence (Normand), Bernard (Nicole), Sr. Marie-Josée and Angèle (Réjean), as well as many nephews, nieces and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Friday, October 1, from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday, October 2, from 9-10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Saturday, October 2, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (30/09/10)
Lefaivre, Pauline
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, Pauline Lefaivre at the age of 61 years. Predeceased by her parents Léo Lefaivre and Léonie Bertrand. Dear beloved sister of Aline, Claudette (Pierre Lavoie), Jean (Yollande Simard), Carmen (Gabriel St-Jean), Huguette (Pierre Carrière), Annette (André Gratton), Jeannette (Richard Roy) et Odette (the late Edmond Cléroux). She will be lovingly remembered by her numerous nieces and nephews. As per her wish, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, September 24, 2010 at St-Joseph Church in Orléans. The family will receive condolences at the church starting at 10:15 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario Chapter, 20 Victoria Street, 6th floor, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2N8, would be appreciated by the family. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (30/09/10)
MacRae, Victoria
With her loving family by her side at home, on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010, at the age of 70. Beloved wife of Darwin. Loving mother of Karen (Allan Gordon) and Kevin Thiboutot; stepmother of Jane, Tuck (Lori) and Carol. Cherished grandmother of Shawn, Matthew, Sarah, Mitchell and Jennifer, Lindsay, Ryan, Ashley. She will be sadly missed by her many brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, on Saturday, September 18th, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Memorial Service will follow in the Heritage Chapel at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (03/09/10)
Buck, Karen
passed away peacefully on August 18th after a long illness. Karen was 67. Karen served in the Royal Canadian Navy as an oceanographer at naval bases on the East Coast. She then settled in Toronto to work for Ontario Hydro in positions of increasing responsibilities until she retired in 1993. She also served as a Naval Reservist at HMCS York and was an officer in charge of a Naval Cadet unit. As a result of that service she was awarded the Centennial Medal. A talented golfer and curler, Karen was very active in local and national golf and curling associations. Karen will be sadly missed by her father Ronald Frederick Buck, sisters Andrea Berube (Jacques), Deborah Rathburn (Richard), brothers Kevin (Anne), Keith (Donna), her 10 nieces and nephews, her 5 great nieces and nephews and her many friends. Karen was predeceased by her beloved mother Jean Thorne Harding in 1999. A service and celebration of Karen's life will be held at 10:30 on August 28th at the Heritage Funeral Home in Orleans, Ontario and she will rest next to her mother at the Belleville cemetery , Belleville, Ontario. Karen's family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Sarsfield Colonial Home who provided Karen with loving care over the last several years. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (03/09/10)
McGirr, Irene
passed away on Friday, August 13th, 2010, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Patrick McGirr. Loving mother of Brian (Yvette) and Gary (Susan). Cherished grandmother of Tiffanie, Kristen, Caitlin, her angels. She will be sadly missed by her brother Vincent (Rose), her sister-in-law Sister Marie McGirr, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Gene (Theresa), Albert (Fanny), Lawrence (Phyllis) and Louis (Joan). Sincere thanks to the staff of the Ottawa Heart Institute and the Civic Hospital for their care and compassion. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, on Wednesday, August 18th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial Service will follow in the Heritage Chapel at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (15/08/10)
