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Borgny Pearson Obituary
Born and raised in Saskatchewan, moving to Ottawa in 1950, she enjoyed a long and varied career in writing and journalism, as reporter, publicist, Citizen Home Page editor, television journalist, government writer, editor of Canada's Year Book, to name a few. Until 2009, she was a regular contributor to the Glebe Report.
A good friend, active in the community and First Church of Christ Scientist, she is fondly remembered for her interest in people, kindness, humor and wisdom. In her last months, she was appreciated by hospice staff and volunteers and grateful for their care and affection. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations to Maycourt Hospice or the Parkinson's Society are gratefully accepted in Borgny's memory.
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JC Sulzenko
December 29, 2014
I send my condolences to Borgny's family. I knew her primarily through The Glebe Report and always appreciated her wisdom relating to how the paper could best serve its community.
I often met up with her as she walked on Second Avenue in almost all weathers and will miss her neighbourliness and charm on the street corner.
Borgny and Josef once helped me refine my play for children about Alzheimer's disease by performing a read-through. I won't ever forget how well they worked and spoke together from not only the script but from their hearts.
May her memory as was her life be a blessing.
December 17, 2014
Joanne- We are thinking of you and your loss. Borgny was always a source of pleasure for us to meet. She had an indomitable spirit and a joy in life. We admired her amazing career and felt a special tie to her as an ex- Saskatchewanian and a former Sheaf person!
Eleanor and Barry
David Balharrie
December 15, 2014
R.I.P. Borgny. I'll always remember her sincere encouragement of my early wild and magical artistic endeavours.
Madeleine Pouliot
December 15, 2014
A sweet photo of a sweet woman who will be dearly missed. Love & hugs,
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December 14, 2014
Joe and Kathy Menchini
December 14, 2014
Dear Joanne,
sending you lots of love and hugs at this time. Just seems like yesterday that my Mom and your Mom were taking the bus together on Glebe Ave downtown My Mom thoroughly enjoyed their rides together, great conversation, she was such a lovely lady. I will remember your Mom in my thoughts and prayers. xoxo
Trina Costantini-Powell
December 12, 2014
My deepest condolences Joanne. I was informed the day when the group met at the Prescott to plan next years reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 12, 2014
Borgny was a remarkable woman. I was blessed to have spent time with her when she was in hospice care. Her intelligence, insights and humour will be with me always. Anne Dickason
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