Peacefully in hospital, in Ottawa, on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, on December 17, 1917, the daughter of the late Clifford and Bertha Rose. Beloved wife for 28 years of the late Joseph Bourque. Predeceased by her first husband Truman Grant. Loving Mom of Clifford Grant (Sally), White Rock, BC; Sharon (Charlie Leach), Cardinal, ON; and Isabel (Gary Thompson), Richmond,ON. Stepmother of Bob Bourque (Teresa) and Raynell Charnock. Grandmother of 11 grandchildren. Predeceased by her grandson, Robert. Great-grandmother of Alexander Hartung. Predeceased by her brother Bud Rose. Myrtle’s family are very grateful to the staff, of the CSH Empress Kanata Retirement Residence, for the loving care she received over the past several years. A memorial service was held at St. Paul’s United Church, Richmond, ON, Friday, May 23, 2008, at 11 a.m. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Myrtle please consider St. Paul’s United Church, Box 646, Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0 or Friends of Hospice, Richmond Project, Box 719, Richmond, ON K0A 2A0. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at: www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.