Lewis, David Andrew
President Westboro Royal Canadian Legion Br. 480
Peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the age of 43 years. Beloved son of Ruth (Robinson) and the late Edwin Lewis. Loving brother of Brian. Dear nephew of Harold (Peggy) Robinson, Orton (late Gladys) Robinson, Catherine (late George) Ford, Percy (late Joyce) Wiggins and Isobel (late Ronald) Lewis. David will be sadly missed by many cousins and friends. A special thank you to the Dialysis staff at the Ottawa Hospital, Dr. Louise Coulombe and the Palliative Care Team. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.), Nepean on Friday, March 8th, 2013 from 11 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1 pm. Royal Canadian Legion Br. 480 will honor David with a Legion service just prior to the funeral. Interment Spring Hill Cemetery in the spring. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
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Shipman, Leita Bertha “Lee”
nee Porter
1921-2013
Fallen asleep in the loving arms of the Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Peter D. Clark Centre. Beloved wife of Fred G. Shipman for 69 years. Cherished mother of Judie Matthewson (Ian) of Russell, ON and Barbara Shipman (Gene Dejneka) of Edmonton, AB. Proud grandmother of Leanna Olson (Jarrod) of Ottawa, ON and Andrew Dejneka of Calgary, AB. Dear sister of Lois Thomas (the late Edwin) of Ottawa, ON, Winston Porter of Smiths Falls and the late Adeline Bennett, Raymond Porter and Clarence Porter. Also fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. The family is especially thankful for the Peter D. Clark staff who really cared for Lee. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd.), Nepean on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11 a.m. Please consider the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa for those wishing to make memorial contributions.
Shaw, Helen Elizabeth (McFarlane)
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Helen Shaw on February 28, 2013 in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Stanley Shaw. Loving mother of Suzette Nagami (Todd) of Guelph and Mary Kratzer Bumstead (Jeff) of Kanata. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Franczek (Joe), Kathryn Fischbach (Chris), Melissa and Christopher Kratzer-Bumstead. Great grandmother to Larissa, Kaylee, Tyler, Abigale and Alison. Also remembered by Joseph, Salvatore, Adam Shaw and their families. Mom always greeted life with a smile and anyone she met will always remember her big heart and generous nature. She met the love of her life at a dance and danced the nights away with him. She was in awe of her grandchildren and made them feel extra special and loved. They were the sunshine of her life. Special thanks to her family and friends at Walden Village and all those who cared for her so lovingly. Friends may visit at Walden Village, 27 Weaver Cres, Kanata and celebrate her life from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday March 3rd. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Alzheimer Society and Canadian Cancer Society.
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Bokij, Gail
nee Cardiff
Retired BNR
Surrounded by her family on Friday, March 1, 2013 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Alex. Proud mother of Patti (Mike Cybulski) and Sandi (Dave Duncan). Cherished grandma to Katrina, Adam, Natasha and Alyssa. Dear sister of Lynn (Wayne Woolsey), sister-in-law of Sophie (Petro Ostapchuk) and the late Helen Belenda and John Bokij. Also fondly remembered by her niece Christine Woolsey and her nephew Mark Woolsey (Cindy). Special thanks to all the support workers who have helped Gail over the past several years. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd. (at Roosevelt) on Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 11 a.m. Those wishing may make donations to the Heart Institute or the Aphasia Centre.
Shawn Donald Holmesdale, 39, of Ottawa, ON and Kingston, NS passed unexpectedly on February 27, 2013.
Shawn lived life to the fullest; he was a family man who loved his wife and children most of all. Shawn was driven and enjoyed setting and attaining goals in both his personal and professional life. He was dedicated to his work; his most recent 13 years were with Quest Software/Dell where he was greatly respected and liked by the hundreds of people who worked for him worldwide. He spent his free time sailing with his wife and children on Lake Ontario, golfing, scuba diving, biking, skiing and table tennis. He was a wine enthusiast, aspiring sommelier and he always appreciated great food and a fine bottle of wine with family and friends. “Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.”
Shawn is survived by his loving wife of 16 years Ruthanne (Houghton) and beautiful children Sarah (age 5) and Jackson (age 4) (Ottawa, ON), parents Don and Lynda Holmesdale (Kingston, NS), brother Thad (Lisa) Holmesdale (Aylesford, NS), as well as his in-laws David and Sandra Houghton (Kentville, NS) and brother in-law David-James Houghton (Ottawa, ON).
“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain
We know that Shawn would want us to cherish our fond memories of times spent together. A visitation will be held at the Westboro Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd. at Roosevelt on Monday, March 4th from 1-3 & 6-8 pm. Shawn would be pleased for donations to be made to your charity of choice, in his name.
Thomas – Theda
At her residence on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Lieut. W. G. Thomas (IV Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, Italy 1944). Dear mother of Donald. Predeceased by her parents, William and Margaret Acres; sister Velma Acres; brothers Milton (Thelma) and Lorne (late Gwen). She will also be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Grace of Para Med and Dr. Elizabeth Brown. A private family service will be held. Interment Huntley United Cemetery in the spring.
Virr, W/C L. Garnett
Passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Anne Hunter. Loving father of Michael and his wife Yun Cai Chen and Carolyn Virr. Proud Grampa to Gabrielle and Sarah Anne. Dear uncle to Robyn and Julia. Predeceased by a brother Robert and by a nephew Lawrence Virr. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 955 Wingate Drive, Ottawa on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11 am. In memoriam donations to the Perley & Rideau Veterans Home would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes and donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
Golay, Marie (Mamie)
Peacefully at the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre on February 27, 2013, shortly after celebrating her 100th birthday. Friends may visit at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on March 5, from 12noon until service time in the chapel at 1p.m. Interment Beechwood Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff and management at Landmark Retirement Home for the excellent care she received over the last years. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
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(nee Ludlow)
Born May 2 1927, died February 26, at the age of 85, at the Peter D Clarke Long Term Care Centre, Ottawa, Ontario. Daughter of the late William (Billy) and the late Lillian Ludlow, sister of Jane Smith of New Zealand. Loving and adored wife of Ian Robert Glanville Syme, who predeceased her in 2010. Mother of Philippa, Roderick, Hilary and John (Halina), grandmother to Justin, Sarah, Angelika, Patrick, Benjamin, Lydia, Olivia, Isabel, Jaime, Melissa and Charlotte, and great-grandmother to Leighla, Ian and Ashwen. Norma was born in Ilford, Essex County in the UK and was educated at the Central School of Drama in London, England. She met Ian on a train, while working as a teacher. They married in 1949 and emigrated to Canada in 1953 with two young children, settling in Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, where they raised their four children. Norma became an active volunteer in her community, visiting the same group of fostered psychiatric patients in St. Antoine over many years, recording audio books for the CNIB, helping new Canadians learn English and leading a Brownie pack. Her love of acting and the theatre continued through her reading of plays for CBC radio and performances in and direction of many productions of the Hertel Mountain Theatre and, later, the Domino Theatre in Kingston. In the 1970s, she taught voice and speech classes at Concordia University in Montreal. She and Ian enjoyed travel as a way to see new places and maintain important old friendships. After a brief period residing in Toronto, Norma and Ian retired, in 1987, to an idyllic lakefront house in Bath, Ontario. Here, Norma enjoyed daily swims in the summer and made warm lunches for rosy-cheeked grandchildren in from skating in the winter. Norma loved to dance and was a classically trained singer and voice teacher. She enjoyed reading, painting and gardening and she practiced yoga for many years. Music was a big part of Norma and Ian’s lives and they imparted a love of the arts in their children. A loving mother and grandmother, Norma’s gentle ways, her kindness, creativity and sense of fun will always be remembered. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Peter D Clarke Long Term Care Centre and particularly the exceptional staff in Willow West for the loving care they have shown Norma all these years. Thanks to Kathy for being part of the care-giving team. A private service and celebration of Norma’s life will be held at a later date. For those who wish, donations to Peter D Clarke Family and Friends Council (9 Meridian Place, Nepean, ON K2G 6P8) or the Alzheimer Society.
