CLOUTIER, Barbara Lois (nee Ames)
Peacefully at The Courtyards on Monday, February 15, 2021 in her 92nd year. Predeceased by
her beloved husband Hubert (Bert) Cloutier. Loving father of Philip, Katherine, Mark (Olita) and
Deborah (Edward). Dear grandmother of Jordan, Alexandra, Nicole, Brandon, Kevin and Sean.
Pre deceased by her sister Eleanor Field (nee Ames) and brother John Ames. Sister-in-law of
Donna Flannery and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Barbara studied nursing at the
Civic Hospital and graduated in 1954. She joined the Army Nursing corps and was stationed in
Whitehorse and Germany. Barbara met her future husband Bert in Germany during this time.
They were married in May of 1958. Barbara raised 4 children and returned to nursing in 1975 at
the Riverside Hospital where she worked until she retired. Barbara enjoyed boating on the
Rideau River System, her winters in Florida and traveling with Bert in their camper trailer
throughout North America.
Friends may call at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue ( at Richmond Road) on Saturday February 20th from 12:00 to 2:00. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday February
20th at 3:00 pm. In keeping with COVID protocols you must register on the RSVP tab below this notice, face masks must be used. Interment will be in the spring at St. Bridget’s Cemetery in Manotick. Memoriam
donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara Lois Cloutier Ames Monday February 15th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Ottawa, Province: Ontario
Phil and family, I am deeply saddened for your loss, and praying for you often❤ Your mom, Barbara, was a beautiful lady, and touched many lives on this earth, including mine.i wrote this poem years ago for a dear friend of mine who passed after enduring a tough battle with cancer, and although I always thought of your mom, Barbara as being optimistic and never bowing to defeat in any situation, I hope it blesses you and gives you some measure of comfort and peace at this time……
MEMORY OF THE HEART
You, there, in your cocoon,
The days seem dark, the nights are long,
And you feel so alone, as you hang in there,
And hold on strong, for a brighter day to come.
And now the storms are passing, and you see a
ray of light,
The springtime breeze is blowing, and bringing an
end to the night
..
So fly away, little butterfly, for you are beautiful and
Strong,
To your eternal place of joy and peace, in heavens
arms, Where you belong!
God bless you all richly and give you the desires of your hearts.❤ you’re very precious to Him and others! ❤