Dr. Ingrid MEYER

MEYER, Dr. Ingrid Associate Professor, University of Ottawa Ingrid left us peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at the Hospice at May Court after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. Her family was by her side. Ingrid's family was her centre. The three most beautiful days of her life were her wedding day to Douglas Skuce in 1986, and the births of her most beloved children, Mitchell (1989) and Kirsten (1990). Ingrid was the cherished daughter of Erich and Priska Meyer of Hamilton, Ontario, originally from Austria, who instilled in her a love of family and of knowledge, and a strong work ethic. Sister of Peter (Wendy), aunt of Kevin and Steven, great-niece of Gabriele Tatschl (Bernhard) in Austria, sister-in-law of Murray (Susanne Pookay), and pre-deceased by parents-in-law Richard and Nelda Skuce. Ingrid grew up in Hamilton, receiving a B.A. in French and German from McMaster University (1979). She subsequently earned an M.A. in Translation (1982) and Ph.D. in Linguistics (1987) from the Universite de Montreal. Ingrid joined the School of Translation and Interpretation, University of Ottawa, as a professor in 1983, and until her later illness was an enthusiastic teacher of many hundreds of students there. Aside from her love of family and academics, Ingrid found deep satisfaction in volunteering with Reach to Recovery, and paddling on Breast Cancer Action's "Busting Out" dragon boating team. The family extends their deepest thanks to the medical professionals at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre, particularly Dr. Stan Gertler, the nurses in CTU, and the staff in the bloodwork lab. We are deeply appreciative of Dr. Louise Coulombe who lovingly guided Ingrid through her final days. The family will receive Ingrid's friends at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod St. (corner O'Connor), on May 18th from 2:30 to 4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Memorial service to be held at The Metropolitan Bible Church (Bank at Gladstone) May 20th, 2:30-4:00. Catered reception to follow. Private cremation and burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice at May Court or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre.