passed away peacefully at home with family present on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the age of 78. She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 56 years Robert, children Laurie (Perry Watson), Bruce, Wallace, Donna (Jeffrey Daw), Allan (Stephanie). Predeceased by daughter Bonnie Jean and daughter-in-law Karen. Much loved grandmother of Dale and Julia Watson, Jessica (Brady Polson), Rebecca and Keith Burns, Jordan Daw, Levi and Mackenzie Burns. Dear sister of Bob (Sally) Edwards and sister-in-law Lorna (Charles) Glennie. Predeceased by parents Norman and Florence (nee Kennedy) Edwards, brothers Harold, Ronald, Myles and Barry and sister Alice Anderson. Will also be missed by sisters-in-law Virley Edwards, Florence Edwards, Mildred Edwards and brother-in-law Bill Anderson. Will be remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Helen was very involved in her community, particularly the Navan-Vars United Church, Navan-Vars UCW, Navan Women's Institute, Navan Fair Board and numerous other volunteer committees and charitable activities all her life. She has been recognized for her volunteer work and proudly displayed her citations in their home. Many thanks to Dr. Louise Coulombe and the home palliative care team. Family and friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) Thursday January 26, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be Friday, January 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Navan-Vars United Church, 1129 Smith Road, Navan. Donations in Helen's name to the following organizations would be gratefully appreciated: Navan-Vars United Church and the Canadian Cancer Society. (27/01/12)
Banville, René
René Joseph Henri Banville lived a full and happy life and was a true inspiration to those who knew him. He was born on February 11th, 1928 in Montreal to Elizabeth (née Gagné) and Pierre Banville. René married Carmelle Chenier and was the much-loved father of 5, Hélène (Claude Joncas), Léo (Andrea Mondragon), Roxane (Scott Burwell), Pierre (Angela Bernard) and Renée (Roberto Santamaria), grandfather of 12, mentor, teacher and friend to so many more.
Grandpapa or ‘GP’, as he was known to his family, was a humble man with a quick sense of humor and an insatiable curiosity about the world around him which he loved to share. Early in life, this led to a degree in Arts, another in Chemistry and a Masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering. René had a career in the Canadian Air Force during which time he contributed to the Avro Arrow project and served on various bases including AFCENT in Europe and was commander of CFB La Macaza from 1968 to 1971.
GP had a profound love of nature and thrived on nurturing a large tree farm in the Laurentians. He would welcome family and friends and share his wood lore knowledge allowing them to learn and be closer to nature. He had an unwavering commitment to family and was very happy to be able to leave this tree farm as a legacy.
René died peacefully on January 25th 2012. His family cherishes his precious memory and mourns his passing. Visitation hours will be held at Heritage Funeral Home at 2871 St-Joseph Blvd in Orléans on Saturday, January 28th from 3 pm to 7 pm and on Sunday, January 29th from 11:30 am to 1 pm followed by a funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Palliative Care at Elizabeth Bruyere Hospital (43 Bruyère Street, Ottawa ON K1N 5C8) in recognition of the staff’s care and compassion.
Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (27/01/12)
Duchesne, Hortense
(née Fleurant)
passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Rosaire Duchesne. Loving mother of Michel (Micheline) and Jean-Marc (Rachel). Cherished grandmother of Lyne, Benoit, Marie-Claude, Françoise and great-grandmother of Jean-Sébastien, Alexandre, Alexandra, Mathieu and Émilie. Sincere thanks to the staff of the CHSLD Vigi de l’Outaouais for their care and compassion. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St-Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Saturday, February 11th from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral service will follow at St-Joseph Church, 2757 St Joseph Blvd., Orléans, at 11 a.m. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (27/01/12)
Villemaire, Laurette
passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012, at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late René Villemaire. Loving mother of Jacqueline (Jacques Morin), Jacques (Diane), Lise (Frank Dear), Huguette (Réjean Péladeau), the late Roger, the late Marcel (Hélène), Francine (Jean-Luc Cadieux), Claire (François Péladeau) and Pierre. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters : Rita Séguin, Simone Labrèche and Juliette Séguin as well as many nephews, nieces and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St-Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St-Joseph Church, 2757 St Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11 a.m. If desired, donations to the Bruyère Foundation (Elisabeth-Bruyère) would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (27/01/12)
Charette, Laurence
(née Roy)
Laurence Charette passed away on January 13, 2012, in Ottawa, at the age of 87 with her family by her side. She was the only child of the late Laurent Roy and the late Vitaline Daigneault and beloved wife of the late Dr. Laurent Charette for 62 years. She regretfully leaves her four children: Monique (Maurice Leclerc), Robert (Christine Paradis), Carmen (Gregory Young) and Marie-Claire (Christian Boutin), her 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren but was ready to join her dear Laurent. She also leaves her two cousins: Marie-Ange Roy and Jeanne Chenier whom she always regarded as her sisters, her devoted sister-in-law Sister Paulette Charette, as well as numerous relatives and friends. Laurence had a full life which she dedicated to her family. She was an accomplished cordon bleu. Always a sympathetic listener, we will remember her love and generosity. She will never know the extent to which she became a model and inspiration for so many. She was a great lady and was always cheerful. We will miss her greatly. Relatives and friends will be welcomed at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St-Joseph Blvd. Orleans on Saturday February 4th from 9 to 10:45. Funeral service will be held at St-Joseph Church 2757 St Joseph Blvd. Orleans at 11:00 AM. We wish to thank the Oncology Department staff at the General Hospital as well as Dr. Allard and his team at the Elisabeth Bruyère Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bruyère Foundation or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (27/01/12)
Guibord, Monique
(née Laplante)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Monique Evelyne Guibord as the result of a long battle lost to cancer on January 9, 2012. Cherished wife of Jean Marc Guibord. Beloved mother of Joanne and the late Stéphane. Special grandmother of Vanessa & Marina, and never forgotten of Andrew, Stéphani, Tasha & Jessica-Lynn. Great-grandmother of two. Funeral Service will be celebrated at Ste. Marie Church, 4831 Innes Rd., Orléans, on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. Family members will be present as of 10:15 a.m. to receive condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Monique to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (12/01/12)
Meilleur, Vincent
passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the age of 23. Cherished son of John Meilleur and Nicole Bouillon. Beloved brother of Jean-Marc and Alex. Loving grandson of Don and May Bouillon and of Lorraine (the late Fred Meilleur) of Sudbury. Vincent will also be missed by many uncles, aunts and cousins. His joie de vivre and generosity will be missed by his faithful friends, here in Ottawa and England. Relatives and friends will be received at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service on January, 12, 2012 in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Vincent Meilleur to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (12/01/12)
Lahaie, Dorval
passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the age of 69 years. Beloved husband of Nicole (nee Mainville). Loving father of Nathalie (David Feldberg) and André (Sasha). Cherished grandfather of Rachel, Dalia, Alexandre and Noah. He will be sadly missed by his sisters : Léona (Fernand Payment), Odette (Aurèle Surprenant) and Muguette (Georges Foucher); the Mainville family, as well as many nephews, nieces and friends. Predeceased by his parents : Antoinette and Eugène Lahaie and his siblings : Robert (Jacqueline) and Rachel (the late Bernard Garneau). Sincere thanks to Dr. Hilary Meggison and the team of doctors that work with her in the ICU for their care and compassion. Relatives and friends will be received at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Friday, January 13, 2012, from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral Service will follow in the Heritage Chapel at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dorval to the Canadian Blood Services would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (12/01/12)
Neveu, Juliette
(née Bernard)
passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the age of 96 years. Beloved wife of the late René Neveu. Loving mother of Bernard (Ruth), the late Denis (the late Cécile) and Marie-Claire. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren : Paul, Renée, Claude, Chantale, Robert and Ann as well as her great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 1 p.m. Family members will be present as of 12:30 p.m. to receive condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Juliette to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (12/01/12)
Landry, Ghislain
Died tragically, as the result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the age of 31 years. Loving husband of Melissa Landry (nee Rodrigue). Cherished father of Gabrielle and Sara. He will be sadly missed by his parents Denise (nee Potvin) and Yves Landry, his sisters Caroline (Alain Johnson) and Véronique (James Moore), his mother-in-law Francine Rodrigue (nee Gaboury), his father in-law Yvon, his brother-in-law Christian Rodrigue (Tina), his nephews and nieces Cassandra, Jérémie, Yanika, Jessica, Tony and Christina as well as many friends. Relatives and friends will be received at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Friday, January 6, 2012 from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Ste. Marie Church, 4831 Innes Rd., Orléans, on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ghislain to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (05/01/12)
Gagnon, Glenn Rae
passed away suddenly on Monday, December 19, 2011 at the age of 63 years. Beloved husband of Claudette (nee Artelle). Loving father of Jennifer (Marc). Cherished grandfather (Pappie) Justyn and Trystan. He will be sadly missed by his brother Jack (Trish), his brothers-in-law Claude and Michel (Diane), his nephews Shawn, Dennis, Patrick and Sylvain as well as his friends. A Funeral Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (20/12/11)
Benoit, Elva
(née McDonald)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elva, who passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at the age of 66 years, after an extremely courageous battle with C.O.P.D. Beloved wife and best friend of Robert Benoit. Loving mother of Tania (Denis), Lisa and Ashley. Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister Irene Medveduke (the late John), her brothers Gerald (Suzanne) and Kenneth (Katie), as well as many in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends. Predeceased by her first husband Yvan Ducharme, her parents Joseph and Gertrude McDonald, her sister Anita (Ivan Lusk), her brother Kevin and her sister-in-law Margaret McDonald . The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday, December 23, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. A Celebration Mass will take place at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 1940 Sanderson Dr., Ottawa, on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elva to the Lung Association would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (20/12/11)
Robert, Serge
passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2011, at the age of 48 years. Predeceased by his parents Lionel Robert and Huguette Labrèche. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Denis (Diane), Jacques (Annette), Joanne (Gregg Luesby), Lyne (Denis Mercier) and Lise (Nilton Goncalves de Araùjo), as well as his nephews and nieces Alain, Victoria, Gabrielle, Sophie, Zachary, Michael and Matheus. The family would like to sincerely thank the owners and staff of Rothwell Heights Residence for their care and concern over the past year. As well, they would like to thank the staff of the Intensive Care Unit at the Civic Hospital for wonderful care and compassion. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Church, 2757 St., Joseph Blvd., Orléans, on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 5 p.m. Following the ceremony, family members will receive condolences during a reception at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orléans. In lieu of flowers, donations to Epilepsy Canada would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (20/12/11)
Dubé, André
Est décédé le mercredi 7 décembre 2011 à l’âge de 82 ans. Il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants : Rachel (Pierre Jean) et Pierre (Lynda Dandurand) ; ses petits-enfants : Stéphanie, Carolyne, Marie-Pier, Alexandre et Melissa ; sa sœur : Liliane Parent ; ses frères : Jean-Claude Dubé et Jacques Dubé, ainsi que plusieurs neveux, nièces et amis. Il fut prédécédé par ses sœurs : Jeannine Vallières et Denyse Dubé. Une cérémonie religieuse en la chapelle Héritage aura lieu pour les membres de la familiale immédiate et proches parents. Au lieu de fleurs, des dons à la Société de l'arthrite seraient appréciés. Condolences and donations can be made at www.heritagefh.ca. (02/12/11)
Duffy, David and Thomas
It is with profound sadness that David and Thomas tragically passed away together on February 22nd, 2012, at the age of 47 and 16, respectively. David was the beloved husband of Louise (nee Ritchie), and the dear father of Victoria and Eric. He was the son of Bill and Solange, the brother of Martin (Marnie) and Sylvia (Sean) and an uncle to many nieces and nephews. Thomas was the cherished son of Louise, and the dear brother of Victoria and Eric. Special grandson of Bill and Solange Duffy and Helene Ritchie (the late Al), and nephew of Diane (Philip), Claire (Robert), Sylvie (Paul), Daniel (Katerina), Claude (Monika), Sylvia (Sean) and Martin (Marnie). Both will be dearly missed by their many cousins, family, and countless friends. Family and friends are invited to pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Rd (east of Bank) on Monday, February 27th from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday February 28th from 12 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be made at www.kellyfh.ca .(25/02/12)
