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Alan Grier Urquhart Mordy - 12/14/2005
Peacefully, on Saturday evening December 10, 2005 after a lengthy convalescence from a stroke. Born in Kingston, Ontario to parents Evelyn and Arnott Mordy on January 28, 1926. “Big Al” is lovingly remembered by his friends and loved ones. Alan resided in Ottawa for most of his life but was fond of traveling with other family members. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Friday, December 16 from 9:00 a.m. until Service time in the chapel at 10 am.
Blanche Marie (nee Mayer) Nelson - 12/15/2005
With sadness the family wishes to announce the departing of our mother, Blanche Nelson on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at the age of 95. The last offspring of Zoe and Delphis Mayer. Beloved wife of the late George Nelson. Predeceased by her sons, baby Maurice, Charles (the late Lois) and daughter Doreen (Eldon Cross). Blessed with beautiful memories are her children Raymond (Jeannine), Edward (Marjorie), Earl (Colette), Kathleen (Wayne Brennan) and James (Cheryl). Blanche will also be sadly missed by her 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may visit at the McGarry Memorial Chapel, 139 Valley Road, Wakefield, Quebec on Friday, December 16th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Camillus Roman Catholic Church, Farrellton, Quebec on Saturday, December 17th at 11 a.m. following Interment, reception to be held at the McGarry Memorial Chapel. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the CHSLD des Collines (Masham Nursing Home).
C. Russell Parke - 12/20/2005
Peacefully at Madonna Nursing Home, Ottawa on Monday, December 19, 2005, C. Russell Parke in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Murray). Loving father of Bruce and his wife Gale Hanson of Ottawa and Jennifer Lapointe of Edmonton. Cherished Granddad of Karen, Alex, Carrie, Cindy and Mathieu. Also survived by three great grandsons. Brother of Leonard, Norma, Thelma and Donald. Born in Montreal, 1922, Russell graduated with honours from McGill University as a Civil Engineer. A Decorated Canloan Veteran of WWII. After a fulfilling career with Bell Canada, Russell enjoyed his retirement years golfing, skiing and summers at the family cottage at St- Adolphe-d’Howard. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Thursday, December 22nd from 7 to 9pm, and on Friday, December 23rd after 11:30am until time of service in Chapel at 1pm. Reception to follow at the McGarry Family Reception Centre. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. A public Memorial Service will be held in Ste. Agathe, PQ, Summer 2006 (to be announced).
Adrienne L. Parrott (nee Bourget) - 12/20/2005
Peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2005, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late William Parrott. Predeceased by sisters Beatrice McMannus, Elizabeth McDermott and Margaret Bourget. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Adrienne and Bill moved to Ottawa in the early 1940’s, where he practiced chartered accounting with Adrienne’s assistance. Adrienne was an active member of the IODE, the Women’s Canadian Club, and supporter of the National Arts Centre and National Gallery. A dignified, elegant, intelligent woman, she had an active business and social life in Ottawa, and frequent travels throughout the world. Sadly missed by nieces Carol (Brian) Worobey, Pat (Bob) Michener, Elise (Laird) Weagant, nephew Paul (Pat) McDermott and families. Fondly remembered by the McMannus family, Parrott family, other relatives and many great-nieces and nephews across the country. Those friends remaining will miss Adrienne’s cheerful disposition and positive outlook on life. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, 153 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa on Thursday, December 22nd at 10am. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Ottawa Civic Hospital Foundation/Loeb Institute. Special thanks to all the staff at Central Park Lodge for their professional dedication, kindness and friendship throughout her five year residence, and especially to Dorothy Barras for her dedication and caring to the end. In Adrienne’s own words, “no remorse, no tears, a life well lived/shared with the finest gentleman.”
Judy Sankey - 12/16/2005
RN
A caring, gentle spirit left us Thursday evening after months of struggle with cancer. Judy was born in Trinidad, May, 22, 1944, and trained in nursing in Oxford, England. There she met David, her husband of 37 years and life's closest companion. She was a loving mother to Charles and James (Sheila). She is survived by sisters Gwen (Martin) and Alison (Dermott) and a brother Anton, as well as 3 nephews and a niece. Since coming to Canada in 1975 she worked in several places, finishing her career as a home care case manager with the Community Care Access Centre. Special thanks to Judy Panter of CCAC, and also doctors and nurses who cared for her through her illness. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 from 7-9pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11:15am. A reception will follow. Memorial donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
Sarah Saper (nee Levitan) - 12/20/2005
At home on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late David Saper. Loving mother of Gerald (Annette) of Ottawa and Alison Saper (Miguel Forezli) of Calgary. Adored Grandma of Renee, Matthew and Gabriel. Sister of the late Estelle Abelson and Elliot Levitan. Niece and “little sister” of Al Rubin (Phyllis) of Calgary. Daughter of the late Archie and Edith Levitan. Sister-in-law to Alan Abelson, and Cecilia Levitan whom she regarded as a special sister. Cherished friend of Susie Gellman. Will be fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews. A devoted mother Sarah enjoyed a long career with the federal government until her retirement at 65. An inspiration to all lives she touched, Sarah led a fulfilled life and will be fondly remembered. A Funeral Service will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, 1771 Cuba Avenue, Ottawa on Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 11am. Interment Jewish Community Cemetery, Bank Street, Ottawa. Private Shiva. Memorial donations to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.
Evelyn Scarcella ( nee Thebarge ) - 12/08/2005
On Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at Carleton Lodge in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Scarcella. Dear aunt of Norma ( Serge ) Tremblay, great-aunt of Carolyn ( Peter Wilenius ) and Jo-Anne Tremblay, great-great aunt of Emma and life long friend of Mrs. Florence Beaulieu. A special thanks to the staff of Carleton Lodge, West Carleton Village for their dedication and compassionate care. Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry.
James "Jim" Seary - 12/13/2005
Suddenly on Monday, December 12, 2005 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Beatrice. Loving father of Michael (Christine) and Suzanne (Denys). Charished grandfather of Kimberley, Melanie, Martine, Jamie, Mark (Julie), Jason, Shawn and great-granddaughter Mackenzie. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Friends may visit at the St, Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Saturday, December 17th, 2005 from 9 am until service time in the Chapel at 10 am Interment at the National Military Cemetery, located in Beechwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Mona Slover - 12/17/2005
Peacefully at Hillel Lodge on Saturday, December 17th, 2005, Mona Slover, age 84, was the widow of the late Lawrence Slover. During their marriage, the Slover family operated and expanded a family department store under the name F. Slover Ltd. at York, William and Clarence Streets in the Byward Market, until the property was converted to other retail, restaurant and office uses during the 70’s. She was also predeceased by her parents Sam and Fannie Cohen, and her brothers, Reuben, Alec and Wolfred. Mona’s family was prominent in the Ottawa furniture business, where she worked as a young woman. Her father, Samuel Cohen, was a co-founder of Colonial Furniture at the corner of Bank and Laurier Streets for many years. Mona Cohen Slover was an intelligent, refined, dignified, considerate woman, loved and respected by her family and all who knew her. She is survived by her children Frank and Anne; grandchildren Jennifer Hartman, Simon Cheesman and Sidney, Amy and Sam Slover and great-grandchildren Rachael and Nathan Hartman. Funeral Service will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, 1771 Cuba Avenue on Monday, December 19th, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at the Jewish Community Cemetery, Bank Street. Private Shiva. Reception following the funeral at 3477 Mountain Meadows Crescent. Memorial donations to Hillel Lodge would be appreciated.
Linhai Tian - 12/11/2005
Tragically on December 6, 2005, both at the age of 20. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 from 9:30am to 11am. Service will be held in the chapel at 11am. Private Cremation.
Nessie (Nita) Waserman - 12/15/2005
Peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2005, surrounded by her loving family. Nessie, beloved wife of the late Paul Waserman. Adored mother of Mona and her husband Gordon Kotler and Sandra and her husband Robert Morrissette. Cherished Bubbie of Andrea, Sheri and ZuZu. Dear sister of Stanley (Helen) and Marvin Singer, and the late Roslyn (Nat Kadonoff) and Ethel (Leonard Drapkin) all of Montreal. She will be sadly missed by her cousin Linda Freeman of Montreal. Treasured aunt to her many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at the New Jewish Community Cemetery, Osgoode, Ontario, on Friday, December 16, 2005 at 2 p.m. Shiva to be observed at 104-800 McKellar Avenue. A special thanks to the compassionate care at the Hospice at May Court. For those who wish to make a donation in Nessie's memory, it would be appreciated by the family if made to the Hospice at May Court, 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 0X1, 260-2906. In consideration of mourners, please refrain from wearing any scented products to Funeral Service and Shiva-Thank-you. Arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry.
Colonel E. W. Ryan CD - 12/25/2005
Retired Group Captain - RCAF
With his daughters by his bedside, Colonel Pat Ryan passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23rd, 2005, at the Ottawa Hospital. In his 80th year, he is survived by his wife Rita and their four children: Karyn, Vincent, Jo and Dean. He was the proud grandfather of Paul, Steven, Ryan and Simona and great-grandfather to Kayleigh. Also surviving him is his youngest brother, Jack; his other brother, Don, predeceased him.
Born in Kitchener on March 22nd, 1925, he studied Engineering, in London, at the University of Western Ontario and later at the University of Michigan where he received dual Masters: Aeronautical and Electrical Engineering.
Pat is one of the few veterans who served in all three branches of the Canadian Armed Forces: a piper with the Scottish Fusiliers at age 15; a pilot in the Royal Navy at 20, and a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1945 until 1976. During his career, he had postings in Whitehorse, Ottawa, Washington, and Clinton, where he served as Commanding Officer. Following his retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces, he became Assistant Dean of Engineering at Carleton University and later was editor of The Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal.
An accomplished pilot, engineer, and writer, he will be fondly remembered by his family as a bagpiper, organist, painter, avid reader and tinkerer. His generosity and sharp sense of humour will be greatly missed and never forgotten by those who knew him.
We would like to express our gratitude to the healthcare team of the ICU at the General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital. As Pat supported numerous charities, memorial contributions to your favourite charity would be appreciated. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
Phyllis Schlivert (nee Ferguson) - 12/25/2005
At the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Thursday, December 22, 2005, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Loving mother of Greig (Bev), Peter (Deb), Trevor (Mary) and Russell (Anne), and the late Susan Plummer (Dave). Dear Nanny to 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Sister of Stuart Ferguson (Thelma). Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Saturday, December 31, 2005, after 10am until time of memorial service in the Chapel at 11:30am.
Eric Cameron BA Sc Scott - 12/22/2005
passed away in Ottawa on December 20, 2005. Dear husband of Jane Goodchild. Loving father of David Scott (Laura Cupper) Carleton Place, Sandie Stinson (Allan) North Bay, Brian, Scott (Evelyn Von Michalofski) Belleville and Glen Scott (Kim Rosentreter) Calgary. Proud grandfather of Katie and Margaret Scott; Carrie, Scott, Julie and Travis Stinson; Olive Scott; Joelle, Jeremy and Benjamin Scott. Special grandfather of Reyna Uriarte. Born in Picton, ON, May 24, 1926. Son of the late Ella Mae Bongard and Wilfred Ernest Scott. Predeceased by his brother and friend Sherman. Engineer, banker, fisherman, clarinetist and book editor. Eric graduated as a Civil Engineer from the University of Toronto in 1949. During his career he worked for Canadian International Paper, Canadian Industries Limited, The Engineering Institute of Canada and 25 years with the Industrial Development Bank, later to be the Federal Business Development Bank. He cherished the many friendships across Canada from those years. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road, Ottawa on Saturday, January 7, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. until service time in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.
