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Kennedy, Verna
Date of Death: August 6, 2004
Kennedy: Venerante “Verna” (nee d’Entremont) Peacefully at the age of 93, on Friday August 6, 2004, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Nepean. Beloved wife of the late Allen Kennedy of Halifax, NS. She will be missed by daughter, Maureen (Paul Carrier); son Douglas, (Mary Ellen); grandchildren Maria, Allison and Brad; great-grandson Matthew; and by her four brothers and their families in Nova Scotia. She was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers. The funeral and Interment will be in Halifax, NS. For those who wish, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Munro, Frank
Date of Death: August 8, 2004
MUNRO – FRANK W. It is with regret that the family announce the passing of Frank Munro in his 91st year on Sunday August 8, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Ethel (nee Carter), loving father of Carolyn Smith (David) and Jeanne Dobson (Robert). Cherished grandfather of Eric (Rhonda), Stephanie, Jill (Stephen) and Erin (Ken) and his great grandchildren Tyler, Deven, Tatiana, Aidan and Kayla. Survived by his brother Dennis and sisters Mary, Nancy and Audrey. Close friend of the late Helen Drayton and family. Frank had a distinguished career of service in the R.C.A.F. and a life long passion for birding and nature. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. Nepean (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd.) on Tuesday August 10, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Capital Memorial Gardens. Those wishing, a memorial donation to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.
Petticrew, David
Date of Death: August 7, 2004
Suddenly at home on Saturday , August 7, 2004, at the age of 50 years. Son of Roy and Iva Petticrew. Brother of Karen Petticrew of Ottawa, Ellen Petticrew of Prince George BC, and Bruce Petticrew (Joanne) of Greely. Uncle of Matthew and Erica Riley, Jason and Scott Petticrew. A family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Bedwell, Esther
Date of Death: August 9, 2004
At the St. Lawrence Lodge, Brockville on Mopnday, August 9, 2004 in her 85th year. Survived by her sisters Winifred Bedwell, Dorothea Elbrecht and Eleanor Bedwell. Friends may attend a funeral service at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road at Roosevelt on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
Prosperine, Joy
Date of Death: August 9, 2004
Peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her family on Monday, August 09, 2004 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Don Prosperine. Dear mother of Frank (Judy), Donna Aiello (Joe), Ann Kelly (Terry), Patti Patterson (Ross). Loving grandmother of Kerry (Jason), Natasha, Robert, Michael, Amanda, Anthony, Douglas, Heather, Shawn, Dan and great grandmother of MacKenzie. Predeceased by her brothers Jack and Ernest Summers and sister Joan Sadler. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.) Nepean on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Highland Park Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation.
Ward, Joyce
Date of Death: August 9, 2004
Ward: Joyce After a brief illness, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Monday August 9, 2004, in her 79th year. Predeceased by her husband Doug. Loving mother of Linda (Zane Thorpe), Jackie (Colin Kearney), Ted (Brenda), Doug and Rick. Proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother Ted. At Joyce’s request there will be no visitation. A private family service will be held. The family wish to thank the staff of River Park Place and the ICU of the Ottawa Civic Hospital for their care and compassion. For those who wish, a donation to the Ottawa Civic Hospital ICU or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Tubman Funeral Homes.
Killeen, Carl
Date of Death: August 11, 2004
KILLEEN CARL JOSEPH WORLD WAR 11 VETERAN 4th FIELD REGIMENT LONG TERM EMPLOYEE OTTAWA PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD Peacefully as he slept, August 11th 2004. Dear son of the late_Thomas and Katherine. Carl joins his adored wife Mavis (Beattie), his brothers Earl and Edward and sisters Gertrude and Mary.. Survived by his dear sister Margaret (Peggy Sheahan). Cherished father to Wendy and John. Dearest grandfather to Erin, Ty, Colin, and Kyle. Carl landed on the beaches of Dieppe and was taken prisoner for 2 yrs 8 months. Upon release he returned to Ottawa to marry his awaiting Mavis and raised his devoted family on Trenton Avenue while working for the Ottawa School Board. He was a dedicated Life Elder of Parkdale United Church, a long time volunteer of St. Vincent Hospital as well as a Member of The Masonic Lodge. Notwithstanding his difficult wartime experience all Carls’ friends and relatives would attest “There could be no kinder and gentle a man.” A most sincere heartfelt thank you to the caring and compassionate staff at both the Ottawa General Hospital and River Park Retirement Residence. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd., at Roosevelt, on Saturday August 14, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Sunday from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. Memorial Service Sunday at Parkdale United Church 429 Parkdale Avenue, at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers Carl would appreciate donations to the Parkdale United Church Memorial Fund.
Wheeler, Mary Evelyn
Date of Death: August 13, 2004
(nee Tuck) Peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2004, in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her husband Fred. Loving mother of Valerie Mollard of Montreal, Thomas and Charles both of Ottawa. Also survived by 4 grandchildren Victoria, Valerie, Laura and Georgia. Predeceased by her brothers Alton and Cecil. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road at Roosevelt on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Pinecrest Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations to the Queensway Carleton Hospital or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Allard, Doris
Date of Death: August 15, 2004
Peace has come after a long and courageous battle. On August 15, 2004 in her 76th year surrounded by her family at The Empress Senior Residence in Kanata. Loving wife of Paul, devoted mother to Michael (Lori), Mary Ann (Keith Cheverton) and Jaynie (Corey Graham). Cherished nana to Jessica, Trevor, Taylor, Michael, Jason, Alexandra and Travis. Survived by her two sisters Edie (Jerry Coates) and Val (Freeman Clowry). Predeceased by her parents William and Mary Lavallee (Sherbrooke QC), sister Irma Barnett, brother and sister-in-law Ivan and Brenda Lavallee, and brother-in-law Art Wright. Special thanks to the Dialysis Unit and the Palliative Care workers at the Civic Hospital for 2 ½ years of devoted care as well as the compassionate and professional nursing staff at The Empress. Our deepest gratitude to Dr. Margaret Farncombe. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.) Nepean on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Palliative Care Outreach Program 1455 Woodroffe Ave. S. Nepean K1G 1W1.
Fraser, Kenneth Vaughan, D.F.C.
Date of Death: August 16, 2004
WWII Pilot, R.A.F. 100 Squadron Suddenly at his residence on Monday, August 16, 2004 in his 81st year. Survived by his devoted wife Mary (Learoyd). Dear father of Wendy (Courtney Kealey), Kerry (Julie) and Roderick (Toby). Loving and beloved grandfather of Madelain, Irene, Olivia, Roslynd, Samantha, Lucy, Jackson and Lainie. Dear brother of Jean Bowen. He will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews and many special friends. Ken was a retired aerial survey pilot and aviation consultant with a life long enjoyment in woodworking. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.) Nepean on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Humane Society or the charity of their choice.
Harris, Eileen
Date of Death: August 16, 2004
Peacefully at Starwood Nursing Home on Monday, August 16, 2004 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Harris. Dear mother of Leona Kane (Gordon). Predeceased by her son Robert Harris. Loving grandmother of Janet and the late David Kane. Also survived by her daughter-in-law Renée Harris and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 899 Chomedey Blvd., Laval, QC on Friday, August 20th from 10 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 11 a.m. Interment Cote de Neige Cemetery.
Tidy, Geraldine
Date of Death: August 18, 2004
TIDY: Geraldine Louise “Gerry” (nee Clenahan) At the Ottawa General Hospital, on Wednesday August 18, 2004, a day before her 83rd birthday. Predeceased by her husband Douglas. Loving mother of Candace Tidy (Eric Nicolson) and Kim (Gregory Sannes). Dear grandmother of Katelin, Kelly and Erin. Predeceased by her sister Fran Hendry. Survived by her brother-in-law Malcolm Hendry. Gerry and Doug were long time members of Britannia Yacht Club. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd., Nepean, (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd.), on Saturday August 21, 2004 from 1:00 p.m. until the Funeral Service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. For those who wish, a donation to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
Stranks, Bill
Date of Death: August 18, 2004
STRANKS – William H. (B.Arch., R.C.N. retired, former partner Helmer Associates) Peacefully at home on Wednesday August 18th, 2004 in his 83rd year. Bill Stranks, beloved husband of Eileen Wright and loving father of Patricia, (Ricky) and her husband Bob Williams, Penny, and her husband Pete Carisse, & Peter Hudson Stranks and his wife Susan Exton-Stranks. Loving grandfather of and to, Jeff, Steve (and his wife Sam), Sunny, Sadie, Eryn and Ryan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Don Stranks and his wife Joy, and Mrs. Marjorie Stranks. Predeceased by his brothers Bernard and Gordon and his sister Dorothy Forbes. Friends may call at Tubman Funeral Homes, Westboro Chapel, 403 Richmond Road at Roosevelt on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service in celebration of Bill’s life will be held at Westboro United Church, 450 Churchill Avenue, Saturday at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. In memory of Bill, donations to the Ontario Lung Association would be appreciated.
Warren, Catherine
Date of Death: August 19, 2004
Warren: Catherine “Kitty” (nee Reavey) Our Wild Irish Rose Peacefully at Starwood Nursing Home, Ottawa, on Thursday August 19, 2004, at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband Lajoie. Loving mother of Doreen Doucet, Charles, Dan, John and Gerry. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren. At the family’s request there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held in Montreal at a later date. For those who wish, a donation to Starwood Nursing Home would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com The family wish to thank the staff of Starwood Nursing Home for their excellent care of Mom.
O'Brien, Bertha
Date of Death: August 19, 2004
O’Brien: Bertha Irene Peacefully after a long illness, at the Elisabeth Bruyere Centre, on Thursday August 19, 2004 at the age of 81. Predeceased by her husband Gordon and by her partner John Collins. Loving mother of Judy (Robert Erwin), Maureen O’Brien (Gary Burr), Pat (Brian Long) and Mary Lou O’Brien (John Hulse). Proud grandmother of Alexandra, Jeffrey, Ty, Erica and Kelsey. Dear sister of Lois Goulet, Helen Carroll, and Eva Roney, and sister-in-law of Joan Robillard. Predeceased by a sister Mabel Yardley. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.) Nepean on Sunday August 22, 2004 from 12 noon until the Funeral Service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Elisabeth Bruyere Centre Palliative Care Unit, 43 Bruyere Street, Ottawa ON, K1N 5C8, or the Lung Association of Ottawa Carleton 3 Raymond St. Suite 200, Ottawa ON, K1R 1A3 would be appreciated. Special thanks to Karen, Keith, Francine and Peggy for your excellent care in her final days.
Richard, Daniel
Date of Death: August 22, 2004
Peacefully in hospital on Sunday, August 22, 2004 age 51 years. Beloved husband of Linda (Moore). Loving father of Tanya Richard and cherished grandfather of Tristan, Cedric and Abby. Dan will be greatly missed by the Moore family and many friends. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.) Nepean on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m.
