Peacefully at home with her husband of 67 years, Burton, by her side, on December 30, 2013, in her 101st year.
She was born in Christieville, Quebec, to Eva May Ellis Campbell and John Campbell, and trained as a nurse at the Montreal General Hospital. She served in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in the 24th Canadian General Hospital in Horley, England during the Second World War where she nursed Burt, her future husband. They married in Montreal in 1946. She lived in Ottawa since 1964 and worked at the Royal Ottawa Hospital. She was a life member of the Lorraine Chapter of the IODE and served as its Regent. She was a spiritual person who was latterly a member of the congregation of St Paul's Presbyterian church, from which she gained much comfort. She enjoyed life, reading, playing bridge, and loved being with family and friends. She loved laughter.
She was the dear mother of Gordon (Kate) from Stratford, P.E.I., and Jane (John Sprigge) from West Kirby, England, and much loved grandmother of Martha and Libby. She was predeceased by her brothers, Walter, Norman, Gordon and Archie and by her sister, Marjorie.
The family thanks Terasita, Emily, Cynthia, Rowena, Erma, Elvira and Saada for enabling her lasting wish to stay in her home until the end. Many thanks also to Dr Mouaikel for all her care.
A memorial service will be held on January 10, at 1 p.m. at Beechwood, Cemetery and Funeral Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa (1-866-990-9530) with a reception to follow. Donations in her memory may be made to Shelterbox Canada. Interment to follow at a later date at Canada's National Military Cemetery. Tributes may be sent via Lifetime at www.beechwoodcemetery.com

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