Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday July 2, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. Heather Wigney age 60 of Kemptville. She was the beloved wife for 38 years of Gerry Wigney. Loving Mother of Megan (Rob Leary), Caitlin (Ziyad Makoshi), and Kyle (Chelsea) Wigney. Cherished Gramma of her little Honey Bunnies Lennon, Delaney and Baby Boy. Daughter of Elfriede Petric and Richard Rhydress. Dear sister of Paula (Dave) and Ingrid. Treasured sister-in-law of Dorothy (Pete)Labranche, Gary (Bea) Wigney, Earl (Doreen) Wigney, and Marilyn (Scott) Lee. Adored Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Life long best friend to Gail (Rick) Panchuk and their children Ryan (Estelle), Godson Craig (Donna), and Tyler. Fondly remembered by Heather’s second family Shane, Dwight, Eric Martin, Colleen Preston, Monica (Ed Carr), Neil, and Janny Martin; as well as the entire extended Wigney and Martin Families. Heather’s wishes were for a Cremation and Celebration of Life, which will be held at a later date. Heather’s family would like to thank all the wonderful nurses at The Ottawa Cancer Centre Chemo Unit, Dr. Claire Dyason & Shannon Brews, RN of the Palliative Care Team at The Irving Greenberg Cancer Centre, and the in home palliative nursing & health care team, along with Dr. Sarah Tuck, who all took such amazing care of Heather. Donations in Memory of Heather would be appreciated and may be made to The Ottawa Cancer Centre, Irving Greenberg Palliative Care Team or Rideau Palliative Group.
Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral home, South Mountain (613-989-3836).
Online condolences may be made to www.byersfuneralhomeinc.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Heather Ellen Wigney Nee Rhyndress
November 5 1959 – July 2 2020..
Death notice for the town of: South Mountain, Province: Ontario
Gerry and family, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Heather. We knew her to be a loving mother,wife, and friend who struggled mightily with her afflictions. Surely now she is at peace and you will all share memories of her in happier times.
Sincerely,
Pat & Wendy