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1 OTTAWA CITIZEN CLASSIFIED SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013 H5 remembering.ca REMEMBERING TO CALL EMAIL: PLACE AN 613-829-9321 OBITUARY OR Stories, pictures FAX OR and IN tributes to life 888-744-3725 MEMORIAM Passed away on February 17, 2013 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Gabrielle Brisebois. Loving father of Jacques (Diane), Yvon (Isabelle), Line, (Kevin). Cherished grandfather of and Fannie. Son of the late Alfred Renaud and the late Roy.

He leaves behind his brother, Michel (Diane) and his bro sisters-in-law, many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Those wishing may pay their respects on Tuesday, 26 at the de l'Outaouais located at 95, boul. de la Gatineau (Hull Sector) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family wishes to thank Dr.

Jean Granger and the staff of the Hull Hospital for the services and care provided. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences can be sent via: www.cfo.coop. de l'Outaouais 819-568-2425; fax: 819-568-2426; email: de l'Outaouais ROBERTS, Mildred RENAUD, Robert "Bob" SMITH, Harold Born October 17th, 1947 Home with Jesus on February 20th, 2013, after 33 faithful years of marriage, victoriously facing cancer twice, raising 5 children, and persevering through 3 years of leukemia. Right through the final hours before going Home, he continued loving, caring for and serving: his wife Mary, sons Matthew, Nathan, Timothy (Galina), and daughters Amy Jo, and Marita along with many others, most specially his brother Clifford (Teri) Smith, their children Thomas, Danny and Sarah, and the underprivileged children he serves in Mexico.

Many knew him as professor or colleague during his 29 years teaching at Algonquin College. Almost everyone knew him as a teacher of God's word whether at home, college, in children's programs, with his church family or wherever God allowed him to be each day. He was a father to many more than his birth mentor, instructor, traveler, canoeist, hiker of God's creation, lover of people and most of all a lover of God his Father. Harold will be lovingly remembered and missed dearly by the countless people Jesus touched through Him both in Ottawa where he lived and in many other places and even nations. His greatest desire was to see God his Perfect Father glorified through his every word and action, to communicate God's grace and forgiveness of sins and desire that all would 'Taste and see that the Lord IS and 'Trust in Him'.

Visitation at Hulse, Playfair McGarry 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Friday, February 22 from 2 to 5 and 6 to Funeral Service at Rideauview Bible Chapel on Saturday February 23 at 1 p.m. Reception following immediately at the chapel. Interment is planned at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: http://www.gideons.ca/Home.aspx OR getinvolved.html. A Message from Harold: http://rideauview.org/listen-tomessages.html#2012-May at: mcgarryfamily.ca 613-233-1143 STEWART (NEE LEGER), Muriel, Marie Rose March 26, 1921 February 01, 2013 Mrs.

Stewart passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Montfort Hospital in the early morning hours off February 01, 2013. She was the wife of late George Evans Stewart of Ottawa and the daughter of the late Elie and Valida Leger. She is survived by her four children, Marion Staples, Dennis, Bruce and Kevin Stewart. Also survived by her grandchildren Jason Staples and Melissa Stewart and six great grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held at Saint-Jean Baptiste Catholic Church, 96 Empress Street, Ottawa ON Saturday, March 02, 2013 at 10:00 A.M.

-C693680 TAUCER, Rina Passed away peacefully, at the Montfort Hospital on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at the age of 93, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter the late Antonio and Venezia (Targani) Pili. Rina was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Carlo and her twin sister, Gina. Carissima mamma of Egizia, Fabiano (Donna) and Adrio (Sandy). Cherished nonna of Stella and Antonio Taucer Job, Stefano, Marco and Julia Taucer and Armando Francesca Taucer.

Cara zia of Germano, aniziano (Daniella) and Ermanno Catanzaro. A teacher in Italy, Rina came to Canada in 1959, and continued to teach until the age of 86. She was the first Italian language teacher in the Ottawa area, teaching children at St. Anthony's on Saturday mornings with Padre Ferraro. She obtained her Canadian Bachelor of Arts and Education degrees in her fifties.

She also taught credit classes and evening adult classes for the Ottawa Board of Education. Rina and her husband, Carlo, were active members of the Dante Alighieri where they worked to promote Italian culture in Canada over several decades. In March of 2011, Rina was presented with the Founder's Lifetime Achievement Award for lifetime dedication to the Italian Community in Ottawa. Special thanks to Dr. Brendan Quinn, Dr.

Hughes Boivin and the nursing staff of the Monfort hospital. Thank you to her care givers Anjellyn and Lyza as well as to the caring staff of the Assisted Living Program. The family would also like to thank Helen Rieder, Halim Irani and the many other caring neighbors who were always there for her. Friends may call at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, on Sunday, February 24th from 2 to 6 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St.

Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 427 Booth St. on Monday February 25th at 11:30 am. Interment reception to follow at Beechwood Cemetery. at: mcgarryfamily.ca 613-233-1143 -C693147 Share memories of a loved one. View and sign the guest book Visit remembering.ca and to tire.

THOMPSON, Mary Evelyn (nee Rintoul) September 7,1919 February 22, 2013 AH AHH NICOLSON, Mary nee McPherson "The best damned teller in the Bank of Montreal" June 10 1932-Fe February 16 2013 Anne, a beautiful and passionate spirit, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Murdo "Nic" for 58 years and cherished "Mama Bear" of Vanessa (Nessa), Murray (Moey) (Heather and Catherine (Goge). Loving grandmother of Chelsea (Dolly). Beloved daughter of the late Gerald and Anne Marie (Lajat) McPherson. Caring sister of Allan (Linda), Brian (Janet), Dave (Jan), and the late Elizabeth.

Lifelong friend of "Stacey" and steadfast friend to many in Winnipeg, Calgary, Barrie, The Lakehead (where she spent her wonderful formative years) and Ottawa. An elegant and classy woman, Mom was smart, funny, romantic, sentimental and a lover of tradition. Blunt and "hardcore," she shot from the hip and heart. She adored Christmas, parties and shopping. A voracious reader, she loved theatre, jazz, travel and all things Elvis.

Mom's favourite saying: "Anything Latin, bring it on!" A Manhattan drinker extraordinaire, Mom's second main man was Richard Gere. Anne was a loyal and conscientious employee of the Bank of Montreal for 30 years. Xoxo Mommy Anne did you catch it? leat gaol! According to Anne's wishes, a private family ceremony was held. Should you wish, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or the Salvation Army. -0692893 PIERCY, Joseph Edward 1924-2013 Joe Piercy died peacefully in the Ottawa General Hospital with his family at his side on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 88 years of age.

He is survived by Blodwen, his caring wife of 57 years; his children Peter (Miyako), Megan and Jocelyn; granddaughter Ena; and brother Dick (Doree). Joe will be dearly missed by all of us. Joe is predeceased by his sister Dorothy and brother Bob. Joe served in the Canadian Navy on the Haida during WWII. He then continued his education at the University of British Columbia and PhD at Imperial College, London.

Joe had a 34-year career as a research physicist in acoustics at the National Research Council, including Associate Editor of the Journal of Acoustical Society of America 1976-1980. He was president of the Humanist Association of Canada 1979-1981 and editor of the Humanist in Canada magazine in the 1990s. An informal memorial gathering will be announced for late April to which all Joe's acquaintances and relatives are invited. Contact the family at for details of the gathering. -C690363 PLESS, Edith With family by her side, at age 85, Edith died peacefully on Monday February 18, 2013 at the Ottawa General Hospital following an all too brief fight with newly diagnosed cancer.

Edith was predeceased by her husband Charles. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother mother-in-law to Robert and Louise, and an extremely proud and cherished grandmother (nagy mama) to Carolyn. She was courageous and remained independent despite having become legally blind. Edith remained strong, feisty and caring to the end. Robert and Louise would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the many friends who have given so generously of their time and assistance to Edith over the years.

Special acknowledgement must go to longstanding friends Tom Tuschak and Krysia Pazdzior for their tremendous and unwavering support to Edith in so many ways. Much appreciation is owed to the staff on 5NE at the Ottawa General Hospital for the wonderful care provided to Edith, along with sincere thanks for their support of her family as they stayed with her in hospital. Friends are invited to celebrate her life at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor), on Thursday February 28th, 2013 from 3 to 5p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memoriam to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. (Gift in memory CNIB, 1929 Bayview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3E8 or call 800-563-2642) at: mcgarryfamily.ca 613-233-1143 Home, 2871 St-Joseph Blvd.

in Orleans, on Sunday, February 24, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral mass and celebration of France's life at Divine Infant Catholic Church, 6658 Bilberry Dr.

in Orleans on Monday, February 25 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to the charitable organization of your choice are appreciated. Online condolences may be C694162 PREVOST, France Suddenly on February 19, 2013 at the tender age of 58. Loving mother of Fannie, Hugo Lafrance) and Ariane. Cherished grandmother of Xavier.

She leaves behind Marc Lalonde, the father of her children, and her parents, Lucien and Aline as well as her siblings, Serge, Denis, Bernard, Joanne and Alain. Visitation at Heritage Funeral made at: www.heritagefh.ca I PERITAGE 613.830.2305 Peacefully in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Friday, February 22, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Russell Thompson. Loving mother of Betty (Clarence) Gemmill, Len (Sheila), Linda (Gerry) O'Connell, Jack (Debbie), Donnie, Ray (Ann), Terry, Nancy (Dave) Villeneuve and Lorraine (Bill) Kemp. Predeceased by daughters Anne (Cecil) Spinks, Lynch and by a grandson Brian Thompson.

Proud Granny, Gramma, and Nanny to many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Wilma (Gordon) McIntosh and sister-in-law to Anne Rintoul and Len Miller. Predeceased by brothers Jim Rintoul and by sisters Eleanor McIntosh, and Edna Miller. Friends may call at the Almonte of Tubman Funeral Homes, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday morning at 11 a.m. Spring interment at Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton, ON. For those who wish, a donation in Mary's memory to the Almonte General Hospital or Guthrie United Cemetery would be appreciated. Condolences, donations may be made at IM Tubman TOMLINSON, Basil Maurice Peacefully, on Friday, February 15th, 2013, with his loving family by his side, after a three year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Solihull, England to Sarah Carroll) and Peter.

Cherished husband of Jacqueline LaRocque). Treasured father of Peter (Paige) and Joseph (Kelly). Special granddad of Patrick and James. Beloved brother of Zita Roscoe and the late Jose Belson. Dear brother-in-law of Claire, Roger (Norah), Henri (Kathy), Denis and much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews in Canada and the UK.

Basil left a legacy of kindness and generosity for his family, friends, colleagues and students. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him. Family and friends may pay their respects at Capital Memorial Chapel and Visitation Centre 3700 Prince of Wales Dr. 613-692-1211 on Wednesday February 27th from 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass in memory of Basil will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m., in St.

Leonard's Church (5332 Long Island Road Manotick). In memoriam, donations to Pancreatic Cancer Canada are appreciated. Messages of condolence can be made at www.capitalmemorial.ca -C692413 To those I love and those who loved me When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourself to me with tears.

Be happy that we had so many beautiful years. I gave to you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you've shown me, But now it's time I travel on, alone. So grieve a while for me if you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part, So bless the memories within your hearts.

I won't be far away, for life goes on. So, if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near and if you listen with your hearts, You'll hear all my love around you, Soft and clear; and then when must Come this way alone, I'll greet you with a Smile and say, "Welcome Home." 0324185 VALLENTYNE WILLIAM ALLIN "BILL" Peacefully in hospital at Almonte following a courageous struggle with cancer on Monday morning, February 18, 2013. Bill Vallentyne of Clayton, at age 63 years. Father of Courtney (Nikki) and Whitney (Rod Boileau) and former husband of Jane.

Predeceased by his parents Gerald Marion (Metcalfe) Vallentyne. Survived by his siblings Marilyn (Daniel Gendron), Gord (Colleen) and Bonnie. Grandfather to Jordynn, Quinn, Cael, Alex and Noah. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and by his best friend, Anne Winters. Friends may call at the C.R.

GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL INC. 127 Church Street, Almonte, ON. -0694058 (613)256-3313 for visiting on Friday, March 1 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and on Saturday, March 2 from 12 noon until time of Service in the Gamble Chapel at 2 pm. Rev. Rod Bennett officiating.

Final interment, Beaverton, Ontario. For those who may want to honour Bill with a memorial donation, please consider the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences tributes www.crgamble.com. C692519 Mildred was born in Smiths Falls, Ontario, August 7, 1914 and died in Ottawa on February 16, 2013. Daughter of Alexander and Annie Weir (nee Bedard), Millie was predeceased by her loving husband, John Stanley Roberts, her son Alan and her daughter Gail.

Mildred is survived by her sonin-law Curry Wood, grandsons Michael (Natalie) and Jeffrey (Jane) and her greatgrandson Harrison. Mildred was a devoted and caring mother and grandmother. After the death of their son Alan, Stan and Mildred built AlanGail Lodge on the Lower Rideau Lake where they spent many summers with family and friends. Mildred was a devoted parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church Ottawa and St.

John's Anglican Church Smiths Falls. Millie loved playing bridge and taking trips. Our great thanks go out to the staff and volunteers at the Peter D. Clarke Centre for making Mildred's stay there comfortable. In lieu of flowers donations to the AFTD or Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital Foundation are suggested.

Visitation at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Sunday, February 24th from 7-9 pm and Monday 10-11am, followed by the Funeral Service in the Chapel. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls. Online tributes condolences: www.mcgarryfamily.ca C692699 ROBINSON, H. Basil 1919-2012 Basil Robinson, former Undersecretary of State for External Affairs and Officer of the Order of Canada, died on December 21, 2012, aged 93. A Memorial Service will be held at St.

Bartholomew's Church, 125 MacKay St, Ottawa, on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 2 pm. at: mcgarryfamily.ca 613-233-1143 -C684955 SINGER, Stephen Walter Peacefully in hospital on Monday, February 18, 2013 in his 62nd year. Beloved son of the late Doug and Joan Singer. Loving brother of Bruce and brother-in-law of Linda. Also fondly remembered by cousins Sandy (and Dorann), Donna, Robbie, Janice, Joan, Anne, Kristen, Caelin as well as countless friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Nepean on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. An additional celebration of life will be held with his fellowship at the Sandy Hill Community Centre, 250 Somerset Street East on Friday, March 8, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please refrain from wearing perfume at the service due to severe allergies. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

IM Tubman NEPEAN CHAPEL 613-722-6559 -C691957 Some joy, some love, Some quiet content, Some peace, some understanding, Some help, some kindness, I can give, And give without demanding, To folk about me, troubled souls, The lonely and the grieving, My heart is blessed in giving thus May theirs be in receiving. VISNESKIE, Shirley (nee Cooke) Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus on Friday, February 22nd, 2013 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late John Visneskie. Cherished mother of Wayne (Linda), Edmonton, Patti (Robert) Leclaire, Renfrew, Kevin (Jennifer); Pembroke, Brian (Kathy); Orleans. Predeceased by her son Doug and brother David.

Dear granny of 11 and gre of 4. Shirley will be sadly missed by her brothers Ray (Sally), Richard (Sandra), Jim (Bonnie). Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. Renfrew on Sunday February 24th from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 8:45 a.m.

Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew on Monday, February 25th at 10:00 a.m. Spring interment Parish Cemetery. Donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Hospice Renfrew.

Online may be made -0693284 at www.gouletfuneralhome.com GOULET FUNERAL HOME -0694088 WILSON, Eric S. Passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Beloved husband of Nicole. Loving father of Leslie (LJ) (Ann Marie) and Eric (Nathalie). Proud Grampa to Noah, Emma, Tyler, Kiana and Emily.

Dear brother of Linda (Richard) Justin. Special thanks to all the staff at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital for the care, attention and support given to Eric and his family. To celebrate his life, a Memorial Service will be held at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 115 Rivington Street, Carp on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Palliative Care Unit can be made in Eric's memory. Online condolences, donations or tributes may be made at TM Tubman1 CARP CHAPEL 613-722-6559 C693414 WILK, Martin B.

1922-2013 Martin, peacefully Bradbury at his Wilk, home in born Yorba December Linda, 18, 1922 California in on Montreal, Tuesday, Canada, February passed 19, 2013, away surrounded by his family. In all aspects of his life: with his loving wife Dorothy and extended family, as an academic professor, private sector executive, public servant most notably as a statistician and Chief Statistician of Canada, a consistent image emerges. Martin Wilk was an exceptional man; professionally brilliant and personally humble. He was universally recognized as a man of apparently unlimited stamina both intellectually and physically. Throughout his and remarkable career, Martin Wilk made major contributions in the field of statistics.

Wilk achieved several scientific breakthroughs, notably the work he did with Ram Granadesikan on probability plotting for multivariate data, and with Sam Shapiro developing the Shapiro-Wilk test in 1965. Martin's higher education began with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering from McGill University in 1945. From 1945-1950, he worked on the Atomic Energy Project at the National Research Council of Canada as a Research Chemical Engineer. From 1951 to 1955, Wilk was a Research Associate, Instructor and Assistant Professor at lowa State University. There he received a Master of Science degree in Statistics in 1953 and a Ph.D in Statistics in 1955 while working closely with Oscar Kempthorne, with whom he collaborated on several papers.

Moving to New Jersey, Wilk worked from 1955-1957 as a Research Associate and Assistant Director of the Statistical Techniques Research Group at Princeton University. From 1959 -1963, Wilk was a Professor and Director of Research in Statistics at Rutgers University. In 1956, Wilk joined Bell Laboratories, ultimately becoming a Director there. In 1970, Wilk moved into higher executive levels of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, occupying various positions culminating as Assistant Vice-President and Director of Corporate Planning. Wilk left a lasting legacy at fundamentally transforming the way business was conducted at the top level according to Michael Godfrey an associate.

Beyond his professional accomplishments during this time, Martin and his first wife, Thora Sugrue had five children from 1952-1957: Rebecca, Carol, David, Teresa and Kathryn. In 1980, Martin Wilk returned to Canada and became the first professional statistician to serve as Chief Statistician at Statistics Canada through 1986. There he turned around what was, in the late seventies, a troubled institution and led the resurgence of the institution's international standing. Wilk remained active after his retirement, serving a Senior Advisor to the Privy Council Office as well as on several national commissions. He also chaired the Canadian National Task Forces on Tourism Data and on Health Information.

Wilk was a President of the Statistical Society of Canada (SSC) and VicePresident of the American Statistical Association (ASA). He was an elected member of the International Statistical Institute and an honorary member of the SSC. In 1999, Martin Wilk's contributions to Canada were recognized when he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for "his insightful guidance on important matters related to our country's national statistical Throughout his life career, Martin Wilk was known for his unwavering devotion to his extended family and his extraordinary ability to engage in or solve virtually any problem with his characteristic intellectual persistence. As Paul Reed, colleague at Statistics Canada reminisced, "Martin was the most compelling man I ever The Canadian Statistical Society notes: "Martin is known particularly for his wit, for the forcefulness of his extemporaneous argument, for his piercing questioning, for his ability to recognize the central elements of a problem, for his lateral thinking and for his leadership. In conversation, he routinely comes out with comments like: 'Models must be used, but never believed'; 'Significance tests are things to do while one is trying to think of something sensible to do' and 'Insightfulness is generally more important than Ram Gnanadesikan recalled that "In his personal life and professional one, Martin threw himself in with enthusiasm, energy and enjoyment." Michael Godfrey, a long-standing colleague of Martin's commented that (Wilk's) "own contributions made the world a better Ivan Fellegi, who followed Martin as Chief Statistician of Canada and considered Martin a role model, mentor and personal friend put it this way: "few people combine brilliance with common sense Martin David Brillinger, who worked with Martin from his times at Bell Laboratories said it best "There are not many people of whom one can say that they made a difference, well Martin did throughout his whole Martin B.

Wilk is survived by his, wife Dorothy, his five children, eight grandchildren and many great is mourned by his innumerable friends and admirers..