Whalen – Anne (née Rodier)
Peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in her 96th year. Beloved wife for 62 years of the late Bill Whalen (April 2019). Loving mother of Maureen (Clyde Paul), Mary (Doug Cleary), Elaine (deceased 2015), Theresa and Madeline. Predeceased by infant children John (1962), and Susan (1963). Very proud grandmother of A.J. and Austin Paul; Conor, (Morgan Anna Reed), Bridget (Andrew de Jong), Samuel, Fiona and Aiden Cleary; James Brough (Angela) and Matthew Whalen; Megan (Paul Devries), Bryson and Cayse Ruiter (Justine Anderson). Great grandmother of Dawson and Mara Devries, and Ruthann de Jong. Survived by her sister Marie Shoulak of Saskatchewan. Predeceased by her siblings Henriette, Gabriel, Theresa, Joseph, Raymond, and Stella. She will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Anne loved being a school teacher for over 35 years until she retired at the age of 63 when she had grandchildren. She loved small children, small animals, nature, travelling and especially her very large vegetable garden. Special thanks to Dr. Luong. Friends may attend a visitation at the
Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes,
1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars
on Thursday, June 20th from1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Brigid Catholic Church, 2015 River Rd., Manotick on Friday, June 21st at 11 a.m. Interment Parish Cemetery. In memory of Mom’s strong faith and her love of all children, please consider donations to St. Brigid Catholic Church, c/o 2546 Stagecoach Rd., Osgoode, K0A 2W0 or Youville Centre, 150 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 8P4. Tributes, condolences may be made through www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
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Donations may be made to:
St. Brigid Catholic Church
c/o 2546 Stagecoach Rd.,, Osgoode ON K0A2W0
Youville Centre
150 Mann Ave,, Ottawa, ON K1N 8P4
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Anne Whalen December 19 1923 June 13 2019 (age 95)..
Death notice for the town of: Kars, Province: Ontario