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Ruby Elizabeth Thibodeau (nee Pierce) - 07/01/2004
Peacefully in Ottawa on Sunday, June 27th, 2004 at the age of 85. Dearly beloved wife of Norman Veary and the late Patrick Thibodeau. Loving mother of Pat Trepanier (Bernie). Loving grandmother of Pamela Armstrong (Andrew) and Shawn and great-grandmother of Madison. Dear sister of Stanley (Margarite). Predeceased by her 3 brothers George, John and Ken. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends amy visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Sunday July 4th, 2004 from 7 to 9pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at the Annunciation of the Lord Roman Catholic Church, 2414 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa on Monday, July 5th at 11:00am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions to the Extendicare Starwood, 114 Starwood Road, Ottawa K2G 3N5 would be appreciated by the family.
Freda Wilkins - 07/02/2004
R.N. Peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2004, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Alfred (Barney). Loving mother of Rosemary (Randy Olmstead). Dear cousin of Judy Loschmann, Elizabeth and Stephen Read. Freda will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Sunday, July 4th, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday at 11am. Memorial donations to the Arthritis Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Margaret (Peggy) Sheila Winter - 07/02/2004
Peacefully in hospital in Ottawa after a lengthy illness, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late William (Frederick) and loving mother of Sandra MacDonald (Allan) and the late Geralyn Vollick (Timothy) and Deborah Dimarco. Dear grandmother of Christa, Jason, William, Sara and Sean. Loving sister of Jean, Dorraine, Edward, Janice and the late Rudy, Eddie and Rita. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod St, Ottawa on Monday July 5, 2004 from 7 -9 pm. Service in the chapel on Tuesday July 6, 2004 at 2pm. Reception to follow. Interment Brampton Ontario. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Andris Alfreds Zikmanis - 06/29/2004
Peacefully at home on Sunday June 27th, 2004 in his 53 year. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Erika (deceased), Keira and Vaughn. Dear son of Valdemars (deceased) and Mudite. Loving brother of Roland. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 400 Sparks Street on Wednesday July 7th at 2pm. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Fleurette A. Andrews (née Sabourin) - 11/16/2005
Peacefully and unexpectedly, at her residence in Ottawa, on November 15, 2005. Survived by her beloved husband Jim of 54 years and predeceased by her first husband Gordon Gallagher (deceased WWII). Cherished sister of Pauline Sabourin (Ottawa) and Louise Daniel (Windsor), sister-in-law of Elizabeth Sabourin (Ottawa), Thérèse Sabourin (Quebec City), and brother-in-law Dr. Maurice Daniel. Predeceased by her sister Fernande Brabazon and brothers Claude, Marcel and Robert. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Ste-Anne Roman Catholic Church, 528 Old St. Patrick Street, on Monday, November 21, 2005 at 11am. Interment of Ashes to follow at Notre Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Special thanks to the 3rd Floor Staff at Rideau Gardens, her home for the past two years, and to all her personal caregivers, especially Mary and Crystal.
Horace R. Beaufort - 11/23/2005
Peacefully at the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre, on Sunday, November 20, 2005, at the age of 69 years. Beloved husband of Faye. Loving father of Camille. A Memorial Service will be held at Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale Avenue, on Monday, November 28, 2005 at 10:30am. Interment at Beechwood Cemetery. Arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Blood and Marrow Transplant Fund at the Ottawa Hospital Foundation (737 Parkdale Avenue, First Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1J8, (613) 761-4295 or www.ohfoundation.ca). A special thank you to Drs. Atkins, Anstee, Hall and Gow, the nurses and staff of both the Ottawa General Hospital and Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre and all the family friends for their support during these years.
Donna Cape - 11/16/2005
Unexpectedly, on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at the age of 61 years young. Loving wife of William Cape and loving mother of Jo-Ann Mathews(Dave), Michael (Trish), David (Jenny)and the late Christina May Cape. Nan of Lisa, Samantha, Jackelyn, Katrina, Jennifer, Cory and Cristopher. Sister to Mary, Mary, Joan, Alice, Jimmy, the late John and the late Hilda. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 1606 Fisher Avenue, on Monday, November 21, 2005 at 11am. Private Cremation.
Doris Audrey (nee White) Carrigan - 11/22/2005
Peacefully at the Osgoode Care Centre on Monday, November 21, 2005. Wife of the late Danial. Mother of Wayne and Wanda. Grandmother of Tara McCallum. The family wishes to thank the staff of T.O.C.C. for their love, care and devotion. Private family service. Donations may be made to the Osgoode Care Centre, 7650 Snake Island Road, Metcalfe, Ontario, K0A 2P0.
James Young (J.Y.) Clarke - 11/20/2005
Peacefully, with his family around him, on Friday November 18, 2005 at the Civic Hospital. Beloved husband for 54 years of Margaret. Dear Dad of Lynn, Janet, Sue and Jim, and brother of Peter. Loved by his grandchildren, Erin, Emily, and Liam, for whom he will always be their "Jimpa". He will be sadly missed by family and many friends, among them Dan, Frank and Hoppy. JY retired from the Royal Canadian Navy with the rank of Commander; as a public servant, served with the Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada; and was President of the Canadian Maritime Industries Association. He was a member of the Naval Officers Association of Canada and the Royal Naval Engineers Quart Club. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry 315 McLeod St. on Wednesday November 23 from 2 to 7 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held next summer at Breeches Lake, the place he loved the most. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all those at the Civic Hospital who provided such wonderful care. Donations to the Civic Hospital or Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.
Edwin Colin Cooke - 11/13/2005
Retired Federal Public Servant
4153 RMC
Born in Lancashire in the UK, 10 March 1936, died peacefully at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa, on Saturday November 12, 2005. Ed was predeceased by his mother Ida, his first wife Isabel MacKay, in laws Frank MacKay (Margie), Anna Way (Russell), Kenneth MacKay, half brother (UK) Basil Bancroft (Daisy), and is survived by his much loved father, Bill Cooke (Nolda), dear wife Brenda Turner, in laws Joan Turner, Glen Turner (Sonya), John Gray (Lorraine), and Elsie MacRury, son Colin Cooke (Chrys), and his children Samantha and Benjamin, their mother Louise Sarazin (James), much loved daughter Karen Resch (Kevin), their children Kody and Kaylea. Fondly remembered by his new found special nephews and nieces and cousins, the latter including Neville Bancroft, and Michael Worsnip. At Ed’s request there will be a short wake on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street at O’Connor, followed by a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. A brief reception at the McGarry Family Reception Centre will follow where friends may gather to share some of the family’s good times. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1745 Woodward Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 0P9, or to the Ottawa Humane Society, 101 Champagne Avenue South, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 4P3, or to a charity of your choice.
John Saul Craft - 11/13/2005
passed away peacefully, in his 92nd year on Saturday, November 12, 2005. Survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Sadie, his daughters Hinda Ritter (Sid) and Elsa Ruth Swedko (Norman). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Michael Ritter (Flynne), Beth-Caren Goldberg (Bobby), Alan Ritter (Jenni), Andrea Goldenberg (Michael) and Stacey Swedko. Leaving a wonderful legacy of seven great-grandchildren. Forever in the hearts of his devoted nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his beloved grandson Peter Swedko. A Funeral Service will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, 1771 Cuba Avenue on Monday, November 14, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment Jewish Community Cemetery, Bank Street, Ottawa. Shiva will be observed at 102-2400 Virginia Drive from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations may be made to the Dr. Peter J. Swedko Memorial Legacy Endowment Fund, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation-737 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 1J8 (798-5555 Ext. 19818). Arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry
Olive Mary Craig - 11/14/2005
Peacefully, in hospital, with her family at her side, on Saturday, November 12, 2005, in her 93rd year. She was born on August 18, 1913 to Holly Oliver and (William) James Wills of Ottawa. She married Lloyd George Craig on November 2, 1940 and they were happily married for 54 years before his death on January 17, 1995. Olive was the beloved mother of Bill Craig (Anne), Peg Craig, Holly Craig (Jerry Parker of Ann Arbor Michigan) and Cora Lynn Craig (Steve Harris), and beloved grandmother of Marilyn Craig (Blair Colquhoun), Jane Craig (Gordon Burton) of Deep River, Jeff Craig (Amy Silverman) and the late Mark Craig. She was proud of her great-grandchildren Sarah and Rachel Colquhoun, and Meghan, Patrick, Emily and Korin Burton. She is survived by her dear sister Muriel (Tom Wright) of Cayucos California, and was preceded in death by her sister the late Mavis Wills and brother James (Rhoda) Wills. She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and other sister”, Margaret Wilson of Ottawa. Olive devoted her life to her family and her church. Prior to her marriage, she left school early to help her father so the family business could survive during the Great Depression. As a homemaker, she worked hard to make a comfortable home for her husband and children and together Olive and Lloyd denied themselves many things in order to support their children’s educations. She was an accomplished needle worker and was making beautiful items to raise monies for charity right up until her death. All of those she loved have many handmade and beautiful knitted and crocheted items by which they will treasure her memory. She had been a member of Bell Street United Church throughout her life, and a member of the United Church Women for 75 years. A service to celebrate Olive’s life will be held at Bell Street United Church, corner of Arlington and Bell on Friday, November 18, 2005 at 11:00, followed by a reception in the church hall and then Interment at Capital Memorial Gardens. Arrangements in care of the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bell Street United Church Reserve Fund would be greatly appreciated.
Edna May Ebbitt (nee Rose) - 11/21/2005
Died peacefully at the Glebe Centre on Saturday, November 19, 2005. She had been a resident of the Glebe Centre for the last two years. Edna was born in Montreal in 1916, where she was active in radio and taught synchronized swimming. She had resided in Ottawa for the past 35 years. Later in life, one of Edna's greatest joys was ballroom dancing. She and her late husband, Bill, regularly attended dancing classes and found great enjoyment in this activity. She loved her family first and will always, always be remembered for her loving smile. Edna was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Bill Ebbitt, and her brother, Johnny Rose. Edna is survived by her son Jim, of Westlake Village, California. Edna will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Michael and Tim, as well as many friends. Many thanks to the Glebe Centre staff for their dedication and loving care beyond the call of duty. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, on Wednesday, November 23, 2005, from 10:30am until Service time in the Chapel at 11:30am. Interment at Beechwood Cemetery.
Yvon (Yogi) Gervais - 11/21/2005
Peacefully surrounded by his family on November 20, 2005 at the age of 66. Son of the late Bruno Gervais and the late Germaine Gervais (nee Gabouri). He leaves behind his beloved wife Yvette (nee Rioux), his children Kathleen, Marc (Chantal Tremblay), Michel (Maggie Tessier), Guy (Maureen O’Connor), Christine (Oliver Saintonge). He also leaves his grandchildren Jesse, Emily, Christopher, Samuel, Ryan, Félix, Laurence and his step-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Jean-Luc, he leaves his other brothers Gilles (Lucille), Marcel, André, Gérard, Charles (Vida) and many nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts and cousins. Friends may visit at the St-Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Wednesday, November 23 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Sussex Drive, Ottawa on Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. In his memory, donations to the St. Vincent Hospital would be appreciated. The family wishes to thank the employees for the excellent care provided.
