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Elizabeth passed away peacefully after a year's battle with cancer on Friday, December 23, 2011. She leaves behind her husband Peter McCourt, daughter Meghan McCourt and siblings Harriet Grimes (John), Karen Doherty (Bruce Muise), Ford Doherty (Pat Muldowney), Deirdre Doherty (Chris Fleming) and Patricia Ryan (Trent). Loving aunt to John (Jessica) and Genevieve Grimes, Valérie (Frédéric Lareau) and Philippe Muise, Liam, Madeleine and Maura Doherty, Tara and Shane Ryan. She will be missed by her great nephew and nieces Colin and Ella Grimes and Miriam Lareau. Special thanks to Drs. Kathryn Gauthier and Andrew Mai, the staff of the Ottawa Cancer Clinic particularly Pascale Plastre and Drs. Maroun and Robillard, and the staff of the Community Care Access Centre and Hospice at Home. The family will receive friends at the Central Chapel of Hulse Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor) on Thursday, December 29, from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society of Canada would be appreciated.
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Sue Doherty-Olbrycht
February 7, 2012
I just found out of Elizabeth's passing today. My deepest condolences to you, Peter, your daughter and all my Doherty cousins. Elizabeth's Dad and my Dad(Ford) were brothers. I sincerely regret not keeping in touch. My thoughts are with all of you.
January 26, 2012
Peter, I just learned of Elizabeth's passing and your loss through the RAIC Bulletin. As classmates at Carleton and colleagues in the early years in Calgary, you were together. Elizabeth was so bright, talented with high standards and great ideas. I hope for you and your daughter a safe passage through your grief.
Kathryn Gowling MAAA FRAIC (Calgary, AB)
Joseph Murphy
January 17, 2012
Karen and the rest of the Doherty's: my deepest sympathies again to all of you.
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Suzanne Serra
January 4, 2012
Dear Peter,
I just found out yesterday of Elizabeth's passing, I am so sorry to learn this. May you find the strengh to go through this difficult time. My sincere condoleances to you and your daughter.
Madeleine Proulx
January 4, 2012
Dear Peter, I learned about your loss upon my return in the office yesterday. My sincere condoleances to you and your daughter.
Susan Pugh
January 3, 2012
Dear Peter, I just learned of Elizabeth's passing...I was so shocked to hear this news as I didn't know she was sick. I want y0u to know how sad I am for you and your daughters loss and am thinking of you both during this very difficult time. Take care! Sincerely Susan Pugh
Richard Scott
January 3, 2012
Peter,
I was very sorry to learn of Elizabeth's passing. Please accept my condolences as you pass through this most difficult time. I didn't get to work with Elizabeth during our tenure at the NCC, but the testimonials speak for themselves as to how she affected those around her. May her memory continue to remain a vital part of your life.
Nicole Boucher
January 3, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Doherty family, I always appreciated Elizabeth's knowledge and sense of humour. She will be missed here in the Real Property Branch.
December 30, 2011
Peter & Meghan ,my sincere sympathies and prayers. I enjoyed working with Elizabeth. I enjoyed the drive and enthusiasm she had on getting things done no matter what obstacles were in the way. Elizabeth was a true professional as architect and project manager. She was instrumental in my career in engineering and property management while working at the National Capital Commission.
It was great knowing you,
Richard Simard CET, CPM
Denyse Baizana
December 30, 2011
I met Elizabeth some time ago in Hospital. I will Always Remember Her
Beautiful Smile and Warm Friendship. We
have Lost a very Courageous woman, but
Heaven Has Received an Angel to Look
Over Us. Rest in Peace my Friend.
December 29, 2011
my sincere sympathy to peter,meghan and family. one of your nurses bonnie
Shirley Chartrand
December 29, 2011
My deepest condolances to you, your daughter and your family during this difficult time.
Terry Sup
December 28, 2011
Peter and Meghan, My sincere sympathies during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Page
December 28, 2011
Peter. My sincere condolences to you and the family at this most difficult time. Elizabeth was always regarded in high esteem everytime our paths crossed on various projects. She was highly regarded by all and will be sorely missed.
Mary Ann and Jim Waterston
December 28, 2011
Our sincere condolences to you Peter and family at this very sad time.
Sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Jim and Mary Ann Waterston
Line Ploufe (Lemieux)
December 28, 2011
My most sincere condolences to you Peter and your dear daughter Meghan; and your family & friends as well during this difficult period and time. / Ceux que nous aimons demeurent avec nous à jamais, empreints dans nos souvenirs, mes sincères sympathies. Line
Bert Nadeau
December 28, 2011
My Sincere condolences to you and yours at this sad time in your lives...All my Love...Bert Nadeau
Jutras Louise
December 28, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family and friends, and her co-workers at PWGSC. I had the chance also to work with Elizabeth; she was one of the first to be hired as higher management at PWGSC in the early 1990's. J'ai aussi apprecie ses efforts a apporter le bilinguiste au travail a Ottawa. Elle fut un support moral et une aide professionnelle dans le domaine de la gestion de projets.
Dan Brown
December 27, 2011
My condolences to the family. I worked with Liz for about 20 years and always trusted her knowledge and insight as an architect and project manager. She could always be counted on to help someone in need or just for good conversation. She is greatly missed.
Pamela Cornell
December 27, 2011
My condolences to you, Peter, at this difficult time. Elizabeth was my second cousin. Her grandfather, Herbert Doherty, and my grandmother, Mary Agnes Doherty were siblings.
Would you happen to be related to Arnold McCourt, who began his career as a high school teacher, but later became a librarian in Ottawa?
Pamela Cornell, Kingston ([email protected])
December 27, 2011
I enjoyed working with Elizabeth. She always found time to help. My sincerest condolences to her family.
Donna Flemming, Ottawa
Julie Laflamme
December 26, 2011
Karen,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Julie
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