Muriel Helaine WHELAN

Muriel Helaine WHELAN

Muriel WHELAN Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen on Feb. 13, 2017.
WHELAN, Muriel Helaine
Passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the age of 90. Born in London, England in 1926 she lived more than half of her life in Ottawa building wonderful friendships from her long-term involvement in the TV Industry, through Subud and the Unitarian Church, and various charitable pursuits. She was married twice, first to Douglas Green and then later to Robert Whelan. She is survived by her daughter Diane or Leanna, her son Stephen, her daughter-in-law Leslie and her grandchildren Martin and Heather. A celebration of her life will be held will be held at the Unitarian Church located at 30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa on Sunday, February 19, 2017 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Stephen Lewis Foundation, www.stephenlewisfoundation.org

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Kathleen Hefler

March 11, 2017

To Helaine's Family.
With great sadness we just learned of the death of Helaine. Jim and I have so many happy memories of the times we spent together with both her and Bob over the past years we were in Ottawa.

Helen & Garry Freda

February 15, 2017

To Muriel's family

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Muriel -

Dorothy Bell

February 13, 2017

Dear Dee,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was an inspiration. She will be missed by many.

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