Wednesday, August 17, 2016

In loving memory of Robert McEwen



Celebration of Life

Friday, August 19, 2016 

3-6 pm

First Memorial Funeral Services







Obituary:



McEwen, Robert Andrew (1958 – 2016)
Robert Andrew McEwen at the young age of 57 passed away suddenly on Friday, August 12, 2016. He will be missed by his wife Francoise Roy, his mother Margaret McEwen and his children Penny-Lynn (Graham and their daughter Evie Hill), William (Iwona McEwen), Andrew McEwen and his “belle-filles” Annie (Christian, Alexandre, Gabriel Caron), Catherine (Sebastien, Justin, Nathan Caron), and Andree-Anne (Francois Doyon). He will also be sorely missed by his siblings (Hugh (Bonnie), John (Debbie), Mary, and Meagan), brothers and sisters-in law and his friends.

The Celebration of his life will be held at First Memorial Funeral Home at 259 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, Ontario on Friday August 19, 2016 from 3-6pm. 



Sunday, August 7, 2016

À la mémoire d'Adrien Tessier



 





Avis de décès




M. Adrien Tessier

Est décédé le 4 août 2016 à l’âge de 81 ans suite à son combat contre le cancer. Prédécédé par ses parents : Rose Alma et Rosario Tessier, son fils Daniel; ses petits-fils : Sébastien et Patrick ainsi que cinq frères. Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse Thérèse; ses fils: Richard (Nicole) et Bernard; ses petits-enfants : Josée, Marc-André et Nathalie, 3 arrière-petits-enfants, ses deux frères ainsi que de nombreux ami(e)s. Selon les volontés d’Adrien, un service aura lieu dans l’intimité de la famille. Vous pouvez envoyer vos messages de sympathies à l’adresse suivante : www.firstmemorialfairview.com


Tuesday, June 28, 2016

In Loving Memory of Ginette Marie Grondin...




Celebration of Life

Saturday, June 25, 2016 

1:00pm

First Memorial Funeral Services







Obituary:
Died suddenly June 20th 2016 in her 74th year. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Jeanne and the great love of her life, her husband, John Roebuck.  Survived by her brothers Renald and Alain (Carmen Leduc) Grondin. Will be missed by her step children John Roebuck Jr. (Sibely Oliveira) and Alexandra (Ross) Polmateer.  Ginette will be remembered by her grandchildren Amanda and Graham, her many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She will be sadly missed by her beloved friends Candace and Peter Kroeger and Lynne Mathieu. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday June 25th at 1:00 PM at First Memorial Funeral Services, 259 St. Patrick St. Ottawa, ON  (613)860-2424. 

Monday, June 6, 2016

In Loving Memory of William Edward Skitteral







Funeral Information

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 10 o'clock

at

Divine Infant Church
6658 Bilberry Drive, Orleans, Ontario




Friday, June 3, 2016

In Loving Memory of Patricia Ann Hayes...


Funeral Information

Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 5:30pm

at

Unitarian Church 
(30 Cleary Ave.)


Donations

Charity of your choice








Obituary:

Patricia left us before we were ready, leaving behind her beloved husband Steven Hum, her loving brother Chris Hayes, daughter Cheryl Brost (Carole Suchy) and the family of her brother Bob Hayes - Becci, niece Sairin and nephew Barry.  Patricia remained the best friend of her former husband Swami Sivananda (Don Gamble) and an integral part of the Gamble family, a favourite aunt and close friend to her sisters-in-law.  Deeply valued by a vast network of friends and colleagues, she will be missed and will live in our hearts forever.  A Celebration of Patricia’s life will take place at the Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary Ave., on June 16, gathering at 5:30 for 6pm start.  Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. 

Friday, May 20, 2016

In Loving Memory of Laurier Genest...À la mémoire de Laurier Genest...

Funeral Information



Visitation

Sunday, May 22, 2016
2-4pm & 7-9pm
at
Racine Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home
180 Montreal Rd.
Ottawa, ON


Funeral Mass

Monday, May 23, 2016
11am
at
Eglise St. Joseph
2757 St-Joseph Blvd, Orleans, ON.

Obituary:

GENEST, Laurier - Passed away peacefully with loved ones at his bedside at the age of 98 on May 19th, 2016. He was predeceased by his loving wife Laurette and  grandson André Genest. Loving and devoted father to Hélène (Robert) Fortier, Normand (Marie), Diane (Luc) Pinard, Réjean (Aida), Doris (Faiz Griplas), René (Gisèle) and Marc.  He will be deeply cherished and forever remembered by his 22 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Visitation will take place Sunday, May 22nd, from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Racine, Maison funéraire Racine Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home (180 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON).  Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 23rd, 2016 at EGLISE ST. JOSEPH, 2757 St-Joseph Blvd, Orleans, ON.  
















Wednesday, May 18, 2016

In Loving Memory of Isabel Ruth Deighton (nee Smith)...

Funeral Information

Memorial Service

Saturday, May 28, 2016
3:30 pm

at

Perley Rideau Veteran's Health Centre
1750 Russell Rd.
Ottawa, ON

Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society





Obituary:

Died peacefully Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Perley and Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre in her 100th year. Predeceased by her husband Donald Deighton and son David Newey. Lovingly remembered by her niece Susan Gurofsky, nephew Stephen Smith, step daughter Louise Tedesco and grandchildren Cathy McMillan (Archie), David Tedesco (Donnalee) and Diane Stein (Yuri) and families. Isabel was a gifted pianist and singer who loved art, travel and parties. She was adventurous, kind, generous and full of fun. Special thank you to the staff of Perley Rideau, and to Edith Charlery for her loving care of Isabel. A Memorial Service will be held at the Perley Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre, 1750 Russell Rd, Ottawa On Saturday, May 28th 2016 at 3:30 PM. Donations in Isabel’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

In Loving Memory of Fernand "Fern" Laurence - À la mémoire de Fernand "Fern" Laurence





La famille Laurence a le regret de vous annoncer le décès de M. Fernand « Fern » Laurence.




Décédé le 13 mai 2016, à l’âge de 78 ans.
Il était le fils de feu Wilfrid Laurence et de feu Alice Gauthier ainsi que l’époux de Claire Durocher. Outre son épouse, il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants : Carol (Frank Byrnes), Michel (Diane Richer) et Daniel (Karen Timmins); ses petits-enfants : Benjamin (Jennifer), Geneviève, Anne Marie(Bruno), Julie, Brigitte(Daniel), Mélissa (Ryan), Brooke et Grace; ses arrière-petits-enfants : Julianne et Xavier. Il laisse aussi son frère Léo, ses sœurs : Rita (feu Donald Robillard), Jeanne et Marie ainsi que plusieurs neveux, nièces et ami(e)s. Il fut prédécédé par son frère André.
La famille désire remercier Rita, Diane et Jeanne pour leur aide précieuse.

Les visites en présence des cendres auront lieu le samedi 21 mai 2016 de 11h00 à 14h00 au salon funéraire FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES-FAIRVIEW CHAPEL (259 rue St-Patrick, Ottawa, ON).

En mémoire de Fernand, des dons à La Fondation vasculites Canada seraient appréciés www.vasculitis.ca.

Passed away on May 13, 2016 at the age of 78. Son of the late Wilfrid Laurence and the late Alice Gauthier. Beloved husband of Claire Durocher. Loving father of Carol (Frank Byrnes), Michel (Diane Richer) and Daniel (Karen Timmins). Cherished grandfather of Benjamin (Jennifer), Genevieve, Anne Marie (Bruno), Julie, Brigitte (Daniel), Melissa (Ryan), Brooke and Grace. Great-grandfather of Julianne and Xavier. He will also be missed by his brother Leo, his sisters: Rita (late Donald Robillard), Jeanne and Marie. Predeceased by his brother Andre. The family would like to thank Rita, Diane and Jeanne for their continued support. Visitation with the ashes will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES – FAIRVIEW CHAPEL (259 St-Patrick St, Ottawa, ON). In memory of Fernand, donations to the Vasculitis Foundation Canada would be appreciated www.vasculitis.ca.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

In Loving Memory of Christine Elizabeth Forget...


Christine Elizabeth Forget
March 21, 1955 - April 29, 2016

She left us far too soon.  Born to Joan (deceased), and Phil David, she leaves a legacy of love to sons Jason (Natasha), Jesse, and grandson Teagan.  To her siblings she leaves a lifetime of unforgettable memories.  John (Kathy), Kathy (Claude), Vicki (Larry), and Sue (Brian).  She was a special aunt and great aunt to many, who enjoyed her sense of humour and laughter.

Chris worked for the Federal Government and speaking to her colleagues, was told she was the best Financial Administrator ever.  She loved family, fishing, a cold beer on a hot day, playing euchre (winning), and board games (winning).  Her favourite place was a small northern town called Gowganda, and this will be her final resting place.  Thank you for enriching our lives Chris...we'll miss you!

This is a private service. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Elisabeth Bruyère Continuing Care or the Ottawa Hospital Foundation in support of virus cancer research. Links to make a donation are located below. 



Wednesday, April 6, 2016

In Loving Memory of Gaston Leroux...

Funeral Information

Visitation
Saturday, April 9, 2016
2-5pm

at

McEvoy & Shields Funeral Home
1411 Hunt Club Rd.
Ottawa, ON

Interment
To be held at a later date.

Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stroke Survivors Association of Ottawa would be greatly appreciated.




Obituary:

C’est avec un immense chagrin que la famille Leroux vous annonce le décès de Gaston Leroux, le 4 avril, 2016 à l’âge de 74 ans, à l’hôpital Montfort. Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse, Élise, ses trois filles, Angèle, (Martin Hagedorn, Ottawa), Danièle, (François Jubinville, Gatineau) Michèle (Joel Ménard, Sayre PA) et ses cinq petits-enfants Anya, Adrianna, Benjamin, Evan et Isabelle. Il fut prédécédé par sa petite fille Flavie, ses parents et son frère Eugène Jr. Il laisse aussi dans le deuil une belle-soeur, Lorraine Lajeunesse (Ron Lajeunesse de Cochrane), un beau frère Jacques Bernier de Timmins, ainsi que des neveux et nièces, Michel et Luc Lajeunesse, Lindsay Surette et Rachel Bernier. Il y aura visite en présence des cendres le samedi 9 avril de 14h à 17h à la maison funéraire McEvoy et Shields,  1411, Hunt Club Road, Ottawa. Un service religieux en présence de la famille immédiate seulement aura lieu à une date ultérieure à la Paroisse de l’Ange-Gardien, Gatineau (Angers). En mémoire de Gaston, un don à Stroke Survivors Association of Ottawa serait grandement apprécié.

Gaston, originaire de Timmins, Ontario, était marié depuis 49 ans à l’amour de sa vie, Élise (Bernier). Ils auraient souligné leur 50e anniversaire en juillet prochain. Après avoir vécu à Cochrane, Timmins et Kapuskasing, c’est en 1975 que la famille vient s’installer en Outaouais.

Il était retraité depuis l’âge de 60 ans après une longue carrière dans le système bancaire. Père de trois belles filles, il a vite su leur transmettre sa joie de vivre ainsi que son grand amour de la nature, du sport (notamment le vélo), des voyages et de la bonne bouffe. Il a toujours démontré une grande passion pour les « Jeep », les motos et tout ce qui pouvait l’amener à se promener dans les petits chemins de terre ou vers la Baie James.  Ses voyages l’ont aussi permis de visiter plusieurs provinces du Canada, l’Espagne, le Portugal, la France, les USA, dont deux voyages mémorables, un en Alaska et un à Hawaï.  Gaston et Élise se sont aussi fait dorer la couenne au Mexique, en République Dominicaine et en Jamaïque.

Depuis plusieurs années, il a dû affronter de multiples problèmes de santé.  Il l’a toujours fait avec la plus grande résilience, toujours en conservant sa joie de vivre et en étant continuellement capable de se fixer des objectifs quotidiens qui le motivaient à continuer de mettre un pied devant l’autre.  C’est sans aucun doute sa force de caractère et cette résilience inouïe qui lui ont permis de se rendre dans son petit paradis en Floride pour une dernière fois cet hiver et de trouver les capacités  pour revenir au Canada pour prendre son dernier souffle de vie entouré de ses trois « boys » et de sa douce « Mom ». Maintenant libre de toutes souffrances, nous pouvons facilement l’imaginer voyageant là où il en a envie, tout en dégustant un bon vin et de la bonne bouffe.  Bon voyage « Daddy-o, Gaston, Luv » vers un monde que nous croyons meilleur.

Avec beaucoup d’amour,
Élise, Angèle, Danièle et Michèle et les petits enfants xoxoxo


It is with great sorrow that the Leroux family announces the passing of Gaston Leroux at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa, on Monday, April 4th 2016 at the age of 74 years old. Beloved husband of Elise Leroux (née Bernier, of Cochrane On) and dear father of Angèle Vanderlaan (Martin Hagedorn) of Ottawa, Danièle Leroux (François Jubinville) of Gatineau and Michèle Leroux (Joel Menard) of Sayre, PA. He will be fondly remembered by his five grandchildren Anya, Adrianna, Benjamin, Evan and Isabelle. He is predeceased by his granddaughter Flavie, his parents and his brother Eugene Jr. He will also be missed by his in-laws, Lorraine Lajeunesse (Ron Lajeunesse), Jacques Bernier as well as his nephews and nieces, Michel and Luc Lajeunesse, Rachel Bernier and Lindsay Surette.  A viewing will be held at McEvoy and Shields, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa on Saturday April 9th from 2pm to 5pm.  A religious service attended by immediate family only will be held at a later date in the parish of l'Ange-Gardien, Gatineau (Angers), Quebec. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stroke Survivors Association of Ottawa would be greatly appreciated.

Gaston, a native of Timmins, Ontario, was married for 49 years to the love of his life, Elise (Bernier). They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary in July. After living in Cochrane, Timmins and Kapuskasing, it was in 1975 that the family came to settle in the Outaouais region.

He was retired from the age of 60 after a long career in the banking industry. Father of three beautiful daughters, he quickly was able to convey to them his love of life as well as his great love of nature, sports (particularly cycling), travel and gourmet food. He always showed great passion for "Jeep", motorcycles and anything that would allow him in to travel the small dirt roads in the Ottawa valley or to James Bay. His travels also made him discover several provinces of Canada, Spain, Portugal, France, the USA, including two memorable trips, Alaska and Hawaii. Gaston and Elise are also soaked in some sun rays in Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica.

For the past several years, he faced many health problems. Through it all, he showed great resilience, always maintaining his joy of living and continually setting daily goals that motivated him to continue putting one foot before the other. It was definitely his strength of character along with his incredible resilience that allowed him to visit his little paradise in Florida for the last time this winter as well as to find the capacity to return to Canada to take his last breath surrounded his three "boys" and his one and only “Luv”. Now free of all suffering, we can easily imagine him traveling wherever he wants, while enjoying good wine and lovely food. Bon voyage "Daddy-o, Gaston, Luv" to a world that we believe best.

With lots of love,

Élise, Angèle, Danièle, Michèle and your grandchildren xoxoxo