Eric, cherished husband of the late Eva McPhail (Allen), passed away on June 21, 2008 at West End Villa at age 84. Devoted father who will be sadly missed by his daughters Mary Paquette (Moe), Christina Sadler (Carl) and Connie Green (Roy). Precious grampa of Cathy, Natalie, Scott, Robert, Aaron, Jordan, Ross jr., David, Tyson, Mason and Ashley. Special great-grampa of Jesse, Becky, Cody, Sammy, Emma, April, Holly, Sean and Caleb. Eric will be mourned by his wonderful friends at West End Villa, Gloucester Senior Center and Good Companion Centre. Our family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff at West End Villa especially the Fourth Floor for their loving care and friendship and to those dear and special friends who gave such joy to our Dad. Friends are invited to visit the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road on Wednesday, June 25th from 2:00 pm until the service in the Chapel at 4:00 pm. Reception to follow in the McGarry Family Reception Centre. Interment at Beechwood cemetery at a later date. Those desiring may donate to the West End Villa Garden Fund (2179 Elmira Drive, Ottawa) or the charity of their choice.
We will miss him dearly and thank God that he was chosen to be our Dad, our Grampa and our Great-Grampa.
Peter Donald Mitchell - 06/03/2008
Peter Donald Mitchell
MWO
On Monday June 2nd, 2008 in Ottawa in his 81st year. Survived by his beloved wife of 30 years Claire (nee Pagé), son Rick (May), grandchildren Corey and Shauna, brother Frank (Wollene), sisters-in-law Denise Caron, Louise Pagé and his nieces, nephews and their children. Predeceased by his first wife, Belle, brother Allan, sister Joyce. Peter served Canada with QOR of Canada, PPCLI and CF in Germany, Cyprus, Saskatoon, Calgary, Victoria and Ottawa where he retired. He was a Shriner and a life member of the Gizeh Temple and also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Bells Corners Branch 593. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the many doctors and nurses at the Ottawa Cancer Clinic, Civic Hospital and Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre for their care and compassion over the past 15 years. “He was respected and loved by all who knew him.” Friends my visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Ave., Friday June 6th, 2008 after 9:30 a.m. until service time in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
Helen Frances Monteath (nee Woolley) - 06/17/2008
Helen Frances Monteath (nee Woolley)
Peacefully at the Garry J. Armstrong Home on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the age of 87. Loving wife of the late James Shaw Monteath. Caring mother of Wayne and Ross. Beloved grandmother to James, Lisa, Tania, Chloé and Dakota and happy great-grandmother to Matthew, Sarah and Zoë. Family and friends may visit the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Thursday, June 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, June 20 from 1 p.m. until service time in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society in Helen's memory would be appreciated by the family.
Nicole Pigeon (neé Lavoie) - 06/24/2008
Nicole Pigeon (neé Lavoie)
At her home, on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at the age of 70. Dear daughter of the late Donat Lavoie and the late Germaine Goudreau. Dearly beloved wife of Philip Vachon, and the late Florent Pigeon. Loving mother of Daniel (Hilary), Marc (Louise), Luc (Terri), Jean (Micheline), and Julie (Luc). Also loved by her grandchildren Emilie, Alexandre, Véronique, Serena, Caroline, Emmanuelle, Chantel, Matthew, Louis, Jennifer, Samuel, Sébastien, and Zachary. Dear sister of Charlotte Marr (Bruce), Jean-Denis Lavoie (Nadine), Ghislaine Bisson (Claude)and Serge Lavoie (Jeannine). Dear step-mother of Linda, Sue and Joanne. Friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway, on Thursday, June 26 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Ste-Geneviève Roman Catholic Church, 825 Canturbury Avenue, Ottawa on Friday, June 27 at 11 am. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions to Patro d'Ottawa, 40 Cobourg St., Ottawa, K1N 8Z6 or to l'école Provinciale au centre Jules Léger, 281 Lanark Ave., Ottawa, K1Z 6R8 would be appreciated by the family.
Betty Pollock (nee Moore) - 06/22/2008
Betty Pollock (nee Moore)
Peacefully in hospital with her loving family by her side on Friday June 20, 2008. Beloved wife and best friend of Doug for over 49 years. Loving mother of Shelley Crego (Bob) and Dave (Lois). Much loved grandmother of Kyle and Zoë Crego; Kirsten and Dylan Pollock. Predeceased by her parents Elsie and John Moore. She will be deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Tuesday June 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and on Wednesday from 11:30am until time of service in the Chapel at 1pm. POLLOCK, Betty (nee Moore)
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Society of Ottawa would be appreciated by the family. Tributes and condolences to the family may also be made at www.remembering.ca
Jack Raymond Arial Probert - 06/10/2008
Jack Raymond Arial Probert
Photographer R.C.A.F. 1935-1967
Department of Energy, Mines & Resources 1967-1979
On June 9, 2008, Jack Passed peacefully away in the Ottawa Hospital - General Campus, with his family by his side. He was in his 93rd year. Dearly beloved husband for 67 years of Mary (Johnston). He will be sadly missed by his children Kristin, Linda Drinkle (Harvey), Bruce (Jocelyne) and Richard (Diane). Much-loved grandfather Andrew (Trish), Karen, Natalie and Jonathon (Anique). Loved great-poppa to Tanica and Ashley. Jack is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Stanley and Florence, brother John and sister Alice Baxter. A Memorial Service for Jack will be held at Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road on Thursday, June 12th at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in the Church Hall. A private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to CHEO would be appreciated. The family wishes to express thanks to the staff of the ICU, Seventh Floor West, and Fourth Floor West for their care, humour and many kindnesses during his lengthy stay. Thanks also to the Palliative and Geriatric Care Staff for their compassion.
Kathleen Rose Selzer - 06/20/2008
Kathleen Rose Selzer
Kathleen passed away at the Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus on June 18, 2008. Loving mother of Peter ( Judy ), Paul, Mark, Michael and Kris. Cherished Grandma to Kaitlin and Kendall. Loving sister of Brendan Capon (Ruth). Dear aunt to Jenny and Julie. A Memorial Service will be held at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa, on Wednesday June 25th, 2008 at 7:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to The SCO Health Service Foundation would be appreciated.
Muriel Joyce Smith - 06/19/2008
Retired Welfare Counselor for the Federal Government, Shaklee Canada, and the Belt Smiths Family Business. Peacefully at the Glebe Centre on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill Smith. Dear mother of Sherree Lockyer and loving grandmother of Dylan Lockyer (Amanda). Daughter of the late John and Caroline Scales. Muriel will be sadly missed by Jack, Leah, Loralee, Johnny, Richard and Maryl, as well as her many friends. Friends are invited to a reception to honour Muriel’s life, Sunday, June 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Party Room of Ambleside III, 1100 Ambleside Drive, Ottawa. Special thanks to the 6th Floor Glebe Centre “Earth Angels” for their wonderful care. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Canadian Alzheimer Society.
