Jean POTVIN

Jean POTVIN obituary, OTTAWA, ON

Jean POTVIN

Jean POTVIN Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2017.
POTVIN, Jean (Leahy) Peacefully at St. Patrick`s Home on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the age of 96 years. Jean was born in Kinsale, Co Cork, Ireland on February 23, 1921. Predeceased by husband William Potvin. Loving Mother of Bill (Barb) and Celia (Rick), Loving and loved Grandma to William (Dana), Jeff, Kerrie (Matthew) and Kevin (Alison). Super proud Nana of Kaylee, Liam, Keira, Molly, Jonah and Felix. A big thank you to St. Patrick's Home, especially Galway House for the kind and respectful care our mother received. Gone to join the party and sing and dance her heart away. The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. in McEvoy-Shields Chapel. Interment Notre-Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Patrick's Home of Ottawa or St. Joe's Women's Centre.

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January 7, 2018

Karen Weir posted to the memorial.

December 29, 2017

Maria deSouza posted to the memorial.

December 28, 2017

Hugh McEwen posted to the memorial.

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Karen Weir

January 7, 2018

My deepest sympathy and prayers for your family.

Maria deSouza

December 29, 2017

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom, Grandmother, and great Grandmother.
Rest assured of our prayers.

deSouza Family

Hugh McEwen

December 28, 2017

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother. She was a very special friend of my Nana, MaryTurpie. I remember that as a young boy my brother and I visited Jean with my Nana on several occasions. My memories are of their warm friendship and of your Mother as a kind and caring person. You and Jean are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 27, 2017

Our condolences to the Potvin family on your loss.

Greg & Hélène Dahl, Ottawa

Lucien Potvin

December 27, 2017

our deepest sympathies

Maureen Jeror

December 27, 2017

My Sympathies to Bill, Barb, Bill and Jeff on the loss of your Mom/Grandmother.

She was a wonderful lady and we enjoyed the New Year's Eve parties meeting them at the Gow's.

Know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

God Bless Jean..RIP

((Hugs))

Maureen, Albert & Jeror Family

Megan Harris

December 27, 2017

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Megan, Charles and Madison Harris-Halpenny

Léona Fauvel

December 27, 2017

Mes sympathies Bill, Barbara, Jeff, Billy and family. I'm sorry for your loss, I heard she was quite the wonderful lady.

Johnny Larkin

December 27, 2017

Celia, your mother was the sweetest woman. I will always clearly remember her sincerity, love, compassion, concern, the expression on her face and the kindness in her eyes, her beautiful voice and her comforting words when I was a young boy. She was such a blessing to me and I always respected her so much. She allowed the love of God to flow through her, and I know that Jesus has welcomed her into paradise with Him. I am sorry that I will not be able to be with you to mourn and to celebrate her life at the funeral service. I'm praying for each of your family members. May God comfort each of you in your loss...

Lorraine Paquette

December 26, 2017

The last of our aunts and uncles to leave this world. Am sure she will be signing along with them all. I can only imagine the homecoming she that was awaiting her. Know that we are with u at this sad moment. Love Lorraine Paquette Potvin and family

John Bond

December 26, 2017

Here's hoping your faith well help you all through this difficult times.

Sharon & Guy Carriere

December 26, 2017

Celia and Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over yo

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