Margaret Joan Evans Miskelly

Margaret Joan Evans Miskelly

Margaret Evans Miskelly Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2011.
EVANS MISKELLY, Margaret Joan Peacefully in hospital on April 9, 2011, at the age of 84. Predeceased by her husbands, Herbert Dennis Evans and David Arthur Miskelly. Beloved mother of Massy (Carole Ann Murphy), Pamela (Ross Hetherington) and Michael (Micheline Gosselin). Devoted Grandmother of Caroline, Mathew, Victoria (Tori), Elisabeth and Alexandra. Joan also leaves her much loved brother William Silver and sister Kathy (Silver) Cadman, and her many niece, nephews and Godchildren. Joan will be remembered for her passionate embrace of life, her sense of humour, her commitment to her Anglican faith, her dedication to her community, appreciation of the Arts and especially her love of music. She lived a life filled with friends who will remember her fondly. The family thanks the staff at the Rockliffe Retirement Residence for their care during the last year, and also express their gratitude to the staff at the Ottawa Civic hospital for their care and the dignity they provided her during her last days. Friends are invited to visit the Church of St. Bartholomew, 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa Wednesday, April 13, after 1 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Church of St. Bartholomew, 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 2B4, the Hospice at May Court, 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa ON K1S 0X1, or the charity of your choice.

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Jennifer O'Reilly

April 19, 2011

Massy and family:
I am very sorry to learn of the loss of your mother.
My deepest sympathies are with you at this time.

Phyllis Vicente

April 13, 2011

Your presence we'll miss,
Your memory we'll treasure,
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.

My prayers are with you and your family Massy.

Stephane Poirier

April 13, 2011

I have never met your mother but she must have been a great lady as I see her qualities in her son Massy every time I speak with him. I am sorry for your loss.

Rob Sinclair

April 12, 2011

Michael - I was very sad to hear the news. My mum has lost one of her best friend. I was always happy to see Joan and catch up on your family news. We saw her a couple of times walking from her home to church, beside the Governor Generals. Our parent's generation, growing up in Manor Park, what a great life, with lots of good memories. Take care.

Jocelyne Carriere

April 12, 2011

Massy, my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of great loss.

April 12, 2011

To a life well lived and a graceful departure,we celebrate and honour.
To those left behind, a lesson in life.

Nos condoléances
Dr.Ed and Lucie Arvisais

Ginette Marchand

April 12, 2011

Massy, my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of loss.

Christina Wallace

April 12, 2011

Massy, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Jason Lainson

April 12, 2011

Massy, my heart felt sympathies for you and your family on the loss of your mother. She sounded like a very special person who loved life.

Linda Dickson

April 12, 2011

Massy, my deepest sympathies to your and your family at this time of great loss.

April 12, 2011

Deepest sympathy to you all. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Brenda Baker, Jim & Kate Nicholson

Judith Walden

April 11, 2011

My sincere sympathies on the loss of your mother. Joan and my mother, Dulcie Snider, were friends for so many years. Among my many fond memories of life in "the Park" are remembrances of your mother and her very lively personality. She was such a joy to know.

Don Leacock

April 11, 2011

Massy. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Jennifer Payne

April 11, 2011

Massy, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, she sounded like a wonderful person. My condolences to you and your family.

Michelle Bastien

April 11, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Angela Gaskas

April 11, 2011

Massy, my sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

Belinda Betz

April 11, 2011

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May Joan's love for life, humor and passion for the arts carry the family through this transition. Peace be with you.

Jennifer McInerney

April 11, 2011

Massy and family,

Please accept my condolences at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Belinda Betz

April 11, 2011

Massey, sorry for your loss. It is a time of great sadness for you and the entire family. I can only say that Joan's passion for life, arts and humour should help carry the family through this difficult time.

Elaine Simpson

April 11, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

William Tetley

April 11, 2011

To: Ottawa Citizen

Margaret Joan Evans Miskelly was a great friend and supporter of the Royal Roads ex-cadet club. Her first husband, Dennis Evans, class of 1943-45, was a fine Royal Canadian Navy officer and a popular classmate to us all.
Joan Evans Miskelly was a fine wife of Dennis Evans and of her second husband, David Arthur Miskelly.
All three - Joan, Dennis Evans and David Arthur Miskelly - will be greatly missed.

Bill Tetley, Royal Roads class of 1943-45

Holly Johnston

April 11, 2011

Massy, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
sincerely,

April 11, 2011

Pamela, Massey and Michael.
Joan touched our hearts and those of our children. We will remember her fondly and miss her summer visits.
Our deepest sympathies to all the family members.
Bob and Louise

Connie and Fernando Galdame

April 11, 2011

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Mary MacEachern

April 11, 2011

Massy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sincere condolences, Mary & Ian

Melodie Lepack

April 11, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Nadine Borduas

April 11, 2011

Massy, I'm very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

fanny clement

April 11, 2011

Massy and family,My thoughts and prayers are with you during this really difficult time and loss.

Sandra Cave

April 11, 2011

Massy,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.

April 11, 2011

Massy, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My sincere regards and sympathy are with you and your loved ones. Peace be with you.
Sincerely, Sheila Little

Saida Adamji

April 11, 2011

Massy,I wish you and your family my deepest and sincere condolences.

Sadie Breslin

April 11, 2011

Massy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.

Kelly Koziol

April 11, 2011

Massy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Sarah Parker

April 11, 2011

Massy, I am so sorry for you - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Shayne Eldridge

April 11, 2011

Massy, my thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Calvin Fors

April 11, 2011

Massy, my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. My condolences.

Connie Galdame

April 11, 2011

Massy, words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Connie and Fernando Galdame

Trish Blanchard

April 11, 2011

Dear Massy and family: I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Please know I am thinking of you.
With deepest sympathy,
Trish.

Dan Ruggiero

April 11, 2011

Massy, my deepest condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time.

Anne Longair

April 10, 2011

Massy, Pamela and Michael - I've had a lovely trip down memory lane remembering your Mom - whether over the back fence, in your kitchen on Hemlock Road or up at Larrimac. We had a lot of fun and she is remembered with a smile and great fondness. My thoughts are with you and your families.

Anne

Pierre Gandy

April 10, 2011

Massy, thinking of you in this very difficult time. I wish you and your family my deepest and sincere condolences.

Rob Longair

April 10, 2011

Massy, Pamela and Michael: Our deepest condolences to you on your loss. So many memories that I'm sure you will share - you should know that many others are remembering your mother with fondness, too. We know you will celebrate her life.

Rob(bie), Trish, Holly and James Longair

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