In Loving Memory of Desmond Thomas Hassell

                                                                                             FUNERAL INFORMATION

                                                                                              Visitation 

Friday September 16th 2016

3:00 - 5:00 PM
&
7:00 - 9:00 PM

St Giles' Presbyterian church on Bank at First Ave.

Memorial Service

Saturday September 17th 2016

11:00 AM

St Giles' Presbyterian church on Bank at First Ave.

Desmond Hassell was born in Dublin, Ireland and emigrated to Canada in 1956. His career as a church organist and choir director began in Ireland when he was 16 and continued in Canada until he was 81. He was a high school music teacher in Perth, then in Ottawa at Glebe Collegiate and at Sir Robert Borden. Over the years he influenced hundreds of Ottawa musicians - choir members, students, and three generations of his own family. He will be remembered for his passion for music, his sense of humour, his boundless energy, his generosity, his devotion to fitness, his adventurous spirit, his mastery of the cryptic crossword, and his ability to incorporate anything into a teachable moment. He will be greatly missed by his wife Moira, his children Janet Kidd (Richard), Kevin (Helen), Ian (Pam) and Maeve Weddle (Greg); his grandchildren Rachel, Diarmid, Brett, Fiona, Morgan, Aidan, Tarryn, Graham, Eva, Luke and Gavin; and his great grandson Liam.

In Loving Memory of Anne Rose Byron...

FUNERAL INFORMATION

Memorial Service

Wednesday, September 14

1:30pm

Trinity Church 

(1230 Bank St)

Reception to Follow

Donations: MS Society of Canada

Anne Rose Bryon (Reid) – November 9, 1924 – September 7, 2016  - After a life lived fully and with gusto, Anne Bryon died peacefully at the Madonna Residence in Ottawa.  She was the well-loved mother of Laura (Tony), Lisabeth (Michael), Norman (Alison) and Jay (Sue), and an incredible Nana to Rebecca, Stephanie, Jamie and Laurel.   She was predeceased by her beloved husband Norman in 1970.  

Anne was the youngest of 5 children; she is predeceased by her parents, Wilfred John and Ellen, as well as her siblings – Mary, Eileen, Kay, Jean, and Wilfred. Anne’s early childhood was spent in northern Alberta.  She also had the good fortune to spend her youth in the beauty and nature of Vancouver – playing tennis, hiking in the mountains, playing goalie for her school field hockey team – she was athletic and unafraid.  A staunch friend, she nurtured her ties to schoolmates from this era for well over 6 decades and easily forged new friendships.  Becoming a navy wife in 1949, she led the usual nomadic existence residing in Washington, Halifax, Victoria and finally, Ottawa where her beloved husband, Norman, died all too early in 1970.  Undaunted, Anne continued on as a single parent to Laura, Lisabeth, Norman, and Jay while working in Personnel at what was then called Revenue Canada Taxation; she was well-regarded for her common sense and ability to bring order to chaos.  Retiring in 1989, she moved to Victoria – to be closer to family and to escape Ottawa winters.  She continued to lead an active life, volunteering well into her late 80s, socialising, and travelling.  She continued a family tradition of active involvement in politics.  She took in strays of all types.  Her cookie-baking sessions with her grandchildren were legendary.   

In all things, Anne was fun, fearless, loyal, steadfast, and duty-bound.  She died, as she lived, surrounded by love.A memorial service will be held at Trinity Church, 1230 Bank Street, at 1:30 on Wednesday, September 14, with a reception to follow at the church.  In lieu of flowers, Anne asked that donations be made to the MS Society of Canada.

In Loving Memory of Michel Louis Brunet / À la mémoire d'Michel Louis Brunet...

Funeral Details

As per Michel's wishes there will be no visitation or service

A burial will take place at a later date at St. Lawrence Valley Union Cemetery

Donations: Canadian Cancer Society

Obituary:

BRUNET, Michel Louis - Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, with his son by his side, on Friday September 2, 2016.  Michel Louis Brunet age 79, loving husband of the late Claire Brunet (Leroux).  Loving father of Alain (Sherry Tessier) and Josee (David St-Jacques).  Cherished grandfather to Justin, Melanie, Brandon, Zakery, Samuel and Seth.  Loving brother to Ellen (Raymond Proulx) and Francoise (Jean-Paul Campeau).  Predeceased by his parents Achille and Aureanna and siblings, Louise (Olivin Berube), Pierre, Jacques (Rita), Jean (Lucille) and Gilles.  Also predeceased by one granddaughter, Aureanna Tessier Brunet.  The family would especially like to thank the medical team at the Queensway Carleton Hospital ICU for their tireless efforts and compassion during his recent stay in the hospital. As well his wonderful friends and neighbours Jean and Billy.  In keeping with Michel’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.  Cremation will take place with a simple interment ceremony at the St-Lawrence Valley Union Cemetery at a later date, where his ashes will rest with his loving wife Claire.  If so desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer society would be appreciated by the family.  

Paisiblement, à l'Hôpital Queensway Carleton d’Ottawa, son fils à ses côtés, le vendredi 2 Septembre 2016, à l’âge de 79 ans. Tendre époux de feu Claire Brunet (Leroux). Père bien-aimé d'Alain (Sherry Tessier) et Josée (David St-Jacques).  Cher grand-père de Justin, Mélanie, Brandon, Zakery, Samuel et Seth.  Frère d’Ellen (Raymond Proulx) et Françoise (Jean-Paul Campeau).  Prédécédé par ses parents: Achille et Aureanna (nee Denis); ses frères et sœurs : Louise (Olivin Berube), Pierre, Jacques (Rita), Jean (Lucille) et Gilles, ainsi que par sa petite-fille, Aureanna Tessier Brunet.  La famille désire remercier particulièrement l'équipe médicale de l'Hôpital Queensway Carleton ICU pour leurs efforts inlassables et leur compassion lors de son récent séjour à l'hôpital. La famille remercie sincèrement aussi ses merveilleux amis et voisins : Jean et Billy.  Conformément aux souhaits de Michel, il n'y aura pas de visites ou de service. L’inhumation de cendres aura lieu au cimetière Union Valley St-Laurent à une date ultérieure. En souvenir de Michel, des dons peuvent être envoyés à la Société canadienne du cancer.