Tuesday, May 21, 2013

In Loving Memory of Marina Dumitrescu...



Funeral Information 

Wake:  Wednesday, May 22, 2013 
from 12 pm - 2 pm
at
First Memorial Funeral Services - Fairview Chapel 

Memorial Service: Thursday, May 23, 2013

at 12 pm in Funeral Home Chapel

      Burial: United Cemetery in Carleton Place, ON


     Donations: To Ottawa Civic









Born: September 27, 1919 

Passed: May 20, 2013
Surviving Family:  Children Lucia Tudor (Costel) and Mihaela (Catalin). Grandchildren Laura, Casti and Cristina.  
             



Obituary:


Passed away peacefully at Granite Ridge Long Term Care, on Monday May 20th, 2013 at the age of 93, with her family by her side.  Beloved wife of the late George Dumitrescu. Cherished mother of Lucia Tudor (Costel) and Mihaela Andronic  (Catalin). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Laura, Casti and Cristina.  Predeceased by her parents Gheorghe and Elena Urse.  The family would like to express heartfeltthanks to the staff of Granite Ridge Long Term Care facility, the Dialysis staff at the Civic Hospital and Goldsmith Medical Services for their exceptional care and warm support.  The family welcomes family friends and everyone who knew Marina for the wake at First Memorial Funeral Services – Fairview Chapel, 259 St-Patrick Street – Ottawa (corner Dalhousie), on Wednesday May 22, from 12 pm to 2 pm.  A Memorial Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, May 23rd 2013, at 12 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel.  A Graveside Service will be held immediately following at the United Cemetery in Carleton Place (2677 Cemetery Side Rd, Carleton Place).  Flowers or in memoriam donations to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation – http://www.ohfoundation.ca/ Civic Campus Hemodialysis Unit would be appreciated.  Online condolences can be made at  www.firstmemorialfuneral.com 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

In Loving Memory of Brian Armstrong...


Funeral Information 

Memorial Service:  
Monday May 13, 2013 
at 11:00 am 

St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd.KanataON

      
Burial: Held at a later date

     Donations: To 
Friends of Hospice or Pancreatic Cancer Canada














Born: June 16, 1953 in Arnprior, Ontario

Passed: May 5th, 2013
Surviving Family:  Wife Lorie (née Dominique); Children Robert and Grant; Brother Ron (Marie) Armstrong.
             



Obituary:


Armstrong, Brian It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian, age 59, on Sunday May 5, 2013 at the Embassy West Hospice, Ottawa. He was the beloved husband of Lorie (née Dominique) and loving father of Robert and Grant. Dear brother of Ron (Marie) and uncle of Kevin, Lisa and Heather Armstrong, Sunni, John and Kirk Dominique and Jayla Samuels. Brother-in-law of Mandy (Pierre), Judy (Larry) John, Robbie (Trish) and Nina (Jesus). Brian was the son of the late Hazel and Cecil Armstrong of Kinburn. Funeral service will be held on Monday May 13, 2013 at 11:00 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., Kanata, ON. Inurnment will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the excellent staff at the Ottawa Civic ICU and A2 floor and the wonderful staff from Friends of Hospice. In memoriam donations to Friends of Hospice and Pancreatic Cancer Canada would be appreciated. Online tributes can be shared on www.firstmemorialfuneral.com

Friday, May 3, 2013

In Loving Memory of Satya Pal Adlakha...





















Funeral Information


Private Family Only

     Donations: The a Charity of your choice




Born: February 13, 1927 in Mianwali, Punjab, India

Passed: May 1st, 2013 in Ottawa, Ontario
Surviving Family: Wife Clara; Children Paul (Jan Taylor), David and Claire (Mark Fitzpatrick); Grandchildren Ian, Olivia, Anna, Emma, Erika, Erin, Laura, Jenna, Kelly (and son Brody) 



Obituary:

Feb. 13, 1927 - May 1, 2013 - Satya Pal Adlakha passed away peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital with his sister Shakuntala and his daughter Claire by his side.  Satya Pal (Peter to his Canadian friends) was a devoted husband of 56 years to Clara (Balbach); loving father to Paul (w/ Jan Taylor), David, Claire (w/ Mark Fitzpatrick); cherished grandfather to Ian, Olivia, Anna, Emma, Erika, Erin, Laura, Jenna, and Kelly (and son Brody).  He was predeceased by his parents Duni Chand and Lalbai; siblings, sister Sushila, brother Ram Dev, and sister Satya.  Satya Pal and Clara married in Sunderland, England in 1956.  The family lived in India and England, and came to St. Catharine’s in 1964.  As a Marine Engineer, Satya Pal advanced his career with further moves to Sydney, NS and finally settling in Ottawa - their home.  Satya Pal was a tireless caregiver, even during his final years, and was always a pillar of strength and wisdom to everyone.  Arrangements are under the care and direction of First Memorial Funeral Services – Fairview Chapel – Ottawa, ON.  In lieu of flowers, it was Satya Pal's wish that those who remember him please consider contributing to their favorite charity instead.  A private family gathering will be held.  Condolences may be left at www.firstmemorialfuneral.com  

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

In Loving Memory of Richard Proulx...



Funeral Information 

Memorial Service:  Saturday, May 4th at 9:30am


      Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church

Montreal Rd. Ottawa, ON

Burial: Private Family Burial

     
Donations: The Canadian Cancer Society











Born: August 7, 1944

Passed: April 29th, 2013
Surviving Family:  Wife Diane (nee Chartrand), two Sons Dan (Claudette Lacasse) and Randy (Patricia Johnston) and 6 grandchildren.
             



Obituary:



PROULX, Richard - Passed away surrounded by family on April 29, 2013 at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Survived by his loving wife Diane (nee Chartrand) and his two sons Dan (Claudette Lacasse) and Randy (Patricia Johnston).   Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Sophie, Paige, Chloe, Noah and Addison.  Survived by his sister Odette (Richard MacKenzie) and pre-deceased by his sister Raymonde (Guy Cousineau).  A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes (435 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON) at 9:30 a.m.  Friends and family may pay their respects at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.  A reception will follow in the church hall.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.  Online condolences can be made at www.firstmemorialfuneral.com.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

In Loving Memory of Reuben Dubrofsky...


Funeral Information 

Graveside Service:  Wednesday, April 24th at 2:00pm

      Jewish memorial Gardens Bank Street Cemetery

2692 Highway 31, Ottawa, ON
                                                                                                  Machzikei Hadas section                                                                                                     

Donations: Hillel Lodge





Born: April 10, 1928

Passed: April 22th, 2013
Surviving Family:  Long Time partner Betty Krepski, children Lisa, Sydney and Ruth.  Sister Molly, grandchildren Elan, Joel, Rachelle, Jared, Kalyna and Alanna. 
             


Obituary:

DUBROFSKY, Reuben -  Passed away at age 85 after a lengthy illness.  Husband of the late Edith Brozovsky.  Long time partner of Betty Krepski.  Father of Lisa, Sydney and Ruth.  Brother of Molly, and the late Harry and Sylvia.  Grandfather of Elan, Joel, Rachelle, Jared, Kalyna and Alanna.  Ex father-in-law of Deane Shildkraut and Elizabeth Petigorsky.  Special Uncle to Suzanne and Nat Tepper of Toronto.  A very special recognition goes to Deana.  deana was always there.  She continuously gave herself, helping him throughout the duration of his illness.  many thanks to the staff of Hillel Lodge and to his caregivers Bindu and Nelia.  Graveside service to be held at the Jewish memorial Gardens Bank Street Cemetery, 2692 Highway 31, Ottawa, Machzikei Hadas section, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24th, 2013.  Donations to Hillel Lodge would be appreciated.

In Loving Memory of Patricia Stella Crepin (nee Bastien)...


Funeral Information 

Memorial Service:  Friday, April 26th at 10:30am

      Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church
Montreal Rd. Ottawa, ON

                              Burial: Notre Dame Cemetery, Montreal Rd. Ottawa, ON                                                                         
                                                             
         Donations: Township of Osgoode Care Center Fundraising Committee











Born: April 5th, 1921
Passed: April 18th, 2013
Surviving Family: Children, Adrienne "Audrey" Charlebois (Denny), Jacqueline Crepin (Ken) and Raymond Crepin (Sylvie).  Also one brother Fern. 
             


Obituary:


Patricia Crépin (née Bastien) - Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2013,  at the young age of 92.  Predeceased by her father and mother, Ernest and Delina Bastien (née Joanisse)  and her loving husband Arthur “Red” Crépin.  Devoted mother of Adrienne “Audrey” Charlebois (Denny),  Jacqueline Crépin (Ken Beatty) and Raymond Crépin (Sylvie).  She is also survived by her loving brother Fern and predeceased by her brothers Roger and Laurence Bastien.  Forever loved and deeply cherished by her 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the very caring and loving staff of the Township of Osgoode Care Centre. The family will be receiving friends and family at Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church (435, Montréal Road, Ottawa) on Friday, April 26, at 10:00 am.  A Celebration of Patricia`s life will take place at 10:30 followed by interment at Notre Dame Cemetery.    In lieu of flowers, donations to the Township of Osgoode Care Centre Fundraising Committee would be appreciated. 

Monday, April 15, 2013

In Loving Memory of Janet McGee...



Funeral Information

     Visitation:  Thursday, April 18, from 2-4 & 7-9pm 
                    
                                         Funeral Mass: Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
             on Friday, April 19th, at 10 am
               
                                             Interment: Notre Dame Cemetery
                      
               












Born: June 13, 1954 in Ottawa, Ontario
Passed: April 12, 2013 at the age of 58
Surviving Family: Two Sons, Marc and Steven, ex husband Gilles, Sisters Debbie and Brenda and one brother Wayne.

             


Obituary:


McGEE, Janet Anne - Janet passed away at 10:20pm on Friday, April 12. She was 58 and in great health. She had a tragic fall and hit her head on the front walkway of her house while on her front porch on Cathcart Street a week ago. She was not able to recover from the head injury. She lived a decent life. She raised two boys as a single mother. She worked 35 years for the federal government. She loved and was loved. She went on many travel adventures in her life. She enjoyed gardening, her cats, decorating and was proud of her two boys. She's going to be missed very much.  Janet is leaving behind two sons, Marc and Steven Aubin, ex husband Gilles Aubin, Sisters Debbie McGee (Gilles Bisaillon) and Brenda McGee Blais (Dave), Brother Wayne McGee, Goddaughter and niece Jennifer Webster Rego (Jason), and nieces Vanessa and Allison Blais.  Visitation (Wake) is at the First Memorial Funeral Services - Fairview Chapel, 259 St. Patrick St., on Thursday, April 18 from 2-4PM and 7-9PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at Notre Dame Basilica at 10am Friday, April 19. 

Friday, April 12, 2013

In Loving Memory of Jason Dunbar...

Funeral Information 

           Visitation:  Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

          Memorial Service: Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 3:00pm - First Memorial Chapel                     
                                                             
         Donations: To D.I.F.D or Canadian Diabetes Foundation
















Born: March 1, 1975
Passed: April 10, 2013
Surviving Family: Parents Leonard and Pat, brother Ian, neice Alexandra, nephew Noah and companion Gen Poirier.  Also missed by his favorite yellow lab Maple.               


Obituary:

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jason Dunbar,age 38, at Hull Hospital, in Gatineau Quebec. Survived by his loving parents, Leonard and Pat (nee Routliffe) from MacLellans Brook, Nova Scotia, brother Ian (Martine) from Metcalfe, ON, niece Alexandra, nephew Noah, companion Gen Poirier and his favorite yellow lab Maple as well as many uncles, aunts and cousins. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at First Memorial Funeral Services, 259 St.Patrick Street, Ottawa from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, April 13th 2013. A Memorial service is to follow at 3pm in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Do It for Daron (D.I.F.D) or the Canadian Diabetes Associations. Online condolences can be made online at www.firstmemorialfuneral.com.     

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

In Loving Memory of James Karl Armstrong...


Funeral Information:

Donations: Cancer Society







Born: July 11, 1939
Passed: March 26, 2013
             


Obituary:

ARMSTRONG, James Karl -  Leaves behind his loving wife Margaret (nee Symour), brothers, John Armstrong and Robert Armstrong and sister Frances Bolsford.  Predeceased by his parents Clinton and Florence Armstrong (nee Watson) and his brother Earl Armstrong.  He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, as well as his many friends, family and neighbors.   

Friday, March 29, 2013

In Loving Memory of Albert Pritchard...




Funeral Information 
         

                                                                                            
       Donations: Liver Foundation














Born: August 1st, 1947 in Ottawa, Ontario
Passed: March 25th, 2013
Surviving Family:  Loving wife Susane, children Sanra, Lloyd and Shawn. Siblings Fred, Christine and Kathe. 5 Grandchildrean & 2 Great-Grandchildren.
             


Obituary:


PRITCHARD, Albert - After a brave battle with cancer passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2013 surrounded by those who loved him. Married 47 years to his beloved wife and best friend, Susane.  Loving father of Sandra (Gerry), Lloyd, and Shawn (Marcy).  Brother of Fred (Rolly), Christine (Dave) and Kathe (Michael). He will be missed by his 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father Arthur, his mother Evelyn and his younger brother Bruce.  He was a quiet man who loved going to the casino and horse races with his loving wife at his side. Albert had a great sense of humor and loved to tease. A joke on you became a smile on his face.  He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.  Special thanks to Dr. N. Clevette, Palliative care from Bruyere Continuing Care and Bayshore Nursing.