Lois Knaggs

Lois Knaggs

Lois Knaggs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2010.
KNAGGS, Lois Peacefully Friday, January 15th, 2010 at the age of 68 years. Beloved life partner of Kenneth Garrett. Loving mother of Laurie Violini (Heron Chatterjee), Allen Violini (Debbie McKeand), Marc Violini and Jay Violini (Michele Gauthier). Stepmother to Brenda (Ken Burns) and Neil Garrett (Donna Borsa). Devoted grandmother to Jenna, Mitchell, Patrick, Katie, Kyle, Rebecca and Jennifer of Ottawa and Cathy and Jennifer of Belleville. Dear sister of Ahnne Colins (Floyd) of Victoria. Predeceased by her step-daughter Susan Jeffs. Lois was a member of the Ottawa Field Naturalist Club and the Roy Hobbs Seniors Club. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved all of the little wild animals and birds. She will be greatly missed and always in our hearts. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St-Joseph Blvd., Orleans, Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday January 21st, 2010 to Divine Infant Church, 6658 Bilberry Dr., Orleans for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11 a.m. Final Interment in Calgary, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Wild Bird Care Centre or the Ottawa Humane Society would be greatly appreciated.

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May 2, 2010

We are so surprised and saddened after returning home from our winter away, to find that Lois is no longer there to feed the birds ,and to talk to over the hedge. Our deepest sympathies go our to you at this sad time Ken.
Connie and Bill Macmillan

Claudette Dagenais

March 2, 2010

So sorry to hear of Lois passing. It was always a joy having Lois as a bridge partner at Roy G. Hobbs. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Annabel Reinis (Smythe)

January 22, 2010

It was so good to be with you and Lois back at the 40th SMG reunion Ahnne. She had so much enthusiasm in life. My deepest sympathy to you and all of Lois's family and friends.

Bruce Patterson

January 22, 2010

Breakfast at 5:00 am will never be the same. We will miss your smile, your laugh and our hugs and pictures Boomer sends his love

Ena Murphy

January 20, 2010

Dear Laurie, Heron, Jenna and Mitchell,
Our most heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family during these most difficult days. Please take comfort in the many cherished memories that you have had and know that she will always be in your heart forever.
Ena, Len and Bradley

Wendy Lavery

January 20, 2010

Family of Lois

Our hearts and sympathies go out to Ken Garrett, as well as to all the family. We are frientds of Donna Borsa and Neil Garrett. May your thoughts be that Lois is out of pain and looking over you and loving all of you. She is over seeing the nature that she loved to enjoy.

Anne Webster

January 20, 2010

Family of Lois

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked with Lois at DND and she was indeed a very special person.

Kiki May

January 20, 2010

My deepest thoughts and prayers to all the family members of dear Lois and to you Ahnne. I feel she and Mimi must be having a wonderful time playing together again. Lois passed on my sons' 2 1/2 yr anniv. and Mimi's 3rd is close, Feb 5th. As faith has kept me going one step at a time, we must believe that they are all together wrapped in the arms of God. So we must pray always for peace in our hearts and joy to join all our family and friends in the eternal peace promised by God's suffering. We who are left until that time will carry small tears in our hearts for those who have gone before us.
As a footnote, Lois always wanted to see the mountain bluebirds at my place....no doubt she is in an abundance of them now ... Kiki Howells May (classmate SMG)

Lori Baker

January 20, 2010

Laurie, Heron, Jenna and Mitchell -
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother/grandmother. Please be assured that your fond memories of her will bring you comfort in the days and months ahead.
Lori Baker

Isabelle Campbell

January 20, 2010

To the family:

I worked with Lois for many years. Her assistance to me was invaluable. She always had a smile and a cheerful word when you were dealing with a difficult subject. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Isabelle Campbell

Fern Haman-Grant

January 19, 2010

I would like to offer my sympathies to Lois's partner, Kenneth Garrett , as well as to all the family. I am a friend of Donna Borsa and Neil Garrett. Though I am unable to make it to the funeral. My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow in these next few days.
Sincerely,
Fern Haman-Grant

Adrienne (Duska) Szojka

January 19, 2010

God bless you and your family, dear classmate and friend of the Class of '59 of St. Mary's Girls' School.

January 19, 2010

We remember the good days as we struggled to perfect the life to be. We will also remember your kindness and companionship during those inevitable difficult times. May God grant you the peace and contentment that you so desperately sought in your latter years. We will always cherish your memory until our time too must come. God Bless you Lois, you were his faithful servant and deserve only the best. Our deepest sympathy to Ken and the entire family. With Love, Romy & Bruno

Al & Dee Erickson

January 19, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Lois passing. We were good friends with Lois and John when we were living on Kingsway in Edmonton while John and I attended UofA together '60 - '64. Our sincerest condolences to her family.

Romy& Bruno Best

January 19, 2010

We remember the good days as we struggled to perfect the life to be. We will also remember your kindness and companionship during those inevitable difficult times. May God grant you the peace and contentment that you so desperately sought in your latter years. We will always cherish your memory until our time too must come. God Bless you Lois, you were his faithful servant and deserve only the best. Our deepest sympathy to Ken and the entire family. With Love, Romy & Bruno

January 19, 2010

Laurie, Heron, Jenna & Mitchell

My deepest sympathies to you all and your family on the loss of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Evelyn Windover

January 19, 2010

Laurie, Heron, Jenna, and Mitchell

Please accept our deepest and sincere sympathies for your loss.

Fred, Francine, Brianna, and Alexander Douglass

Linda Baggs

January 19, 2010

Family of Lois Knaggs

I worked with Lois when we were both with CRAD Branch. She was a very special person and always had a smile for everyone she met. My deepest condolences for your loss.

January 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Pete
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Helene Laframboise

January 19, 2010

To Jay and Family:
So sorry for your loss of your mom.
In this time of sorrow, let it be known that you are not alone.

Dr. J. LeRoy Pearce

January 19, 2010

A sad loss to all of us. My condolences to Lois' family and to Ken in particular.

January 19, 2010

Laurie, Heron, Jenna & Mitchell
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family with the loss of your mom (grandmom). If there is anything we can do please let us know. Take Care, Paul, Vicki, Matt and Nick Lapointe

January 19, 2010

Laurie, Heron, Jenna, Mitchell and family, our deepest sympathies for your loss.

Frank, Lynn, Brady, Cameron and Darren McNeely

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