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Louise CARIGNAN Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Jun. 12 to Jun. 14, 2013.

CARIGNAN, Louise M.D
With great sadness we announce that Louise Carignan M.D., C.S.P.Q., F.R.C.P.(C) departed this world surrounded by her family on June 8th, 2013. Giving comfort at the hospital 24/7 were Louise's daughter Pascale, her best pal Kristina, her partner Ron Crooks and Sam Ellens. Louise faced the daunting challenge of ovarian cancer with a huge courage that never failed her. Louise's end was very gentle as she floated on pillows. Our family is unable to adequately express our appreciation for all the kindness and support we received from the nurses and doctors at 8 West, Ottawa Hospital - General Campus. A funeral service, conducted by Rev. Ernie Cox, will be held in the Sacred Space at the Beechwood Cemetery and Funeral Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 14th. You are invited to meet before the service from 1:00 PM to share your remembrances and reflections, during which time, at Louise's request, Rev. Cox will play the music of Ray Charles on the grand piano. A reception will follow after the internment in the Borden & Fleming suites. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Angels in Action would be appreciated http://angelsinaction.ca/.

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16 Entries

July 12, 2014

I was very fortunate to have known Dr. Louise Carignan, and to have experienced her immense qualities. I am very sad to learn about her illness, and untimely death.
I will miss her.

PE C

August 29, 2013

Toutes mes sympathies aux proches d'une femme si compréhensive.

André Gagnon

June 16, 2013

Une femme dynamique, à l'esprit incisif et original. Elle a pu marquer l'esprit de plusieurs personnes qui ont profité de sa présence et de son enseignement.
Merci

Josseline Bujold

June 15, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Louise's family. She was a fantastic person and I was so grateful to life have met her.

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Beverley Ann Chartrand

June 14, 2013

So very sorry to learn about Louise and to have missed her funeral, though I am glad she was able to face her devastating illness so graciously. My deepest sympathy to Ron and Louise's family and friends for your sad loss.

Amy Chamberlin

June 14, 2013

Dear Pascale,

Our family knew yours, many years ago, in Cumberland. I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you at the passing of your mother, Louise.

She was a beautiful person – and we were fortunate to have known her. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Maria Ludlow

June 13, 2013

When I think about Louise I think about her daughter Pascale, the common thread that bound her life to mine. Louise raised a wonderful caring person who is a good listener, someone I can share my troubles with, and someone who makes me laugh.

Pascale is who she is today, and she will become whoever it is that she will become, in large part because Louise was her mother.

Louise lived her life amidst the people she loved and who loved her in return. Today she stands on another shore, recounting the of stories home.

Farewell Louise and thank you for the gift of your daughter

Eva Andras

June 13, 2013

I have met Louise as my old friend Ron's "new" mate. Over the course of the last year Balazs and I had the opportunity to get to know Louise beyond her public face, as we conversed over Hungarian food a few times at our place. These were occasions of warmth and comradeship (in what? in life, I guess), spirited discussions and laughter, comparing notes on our widely varying upbringings. We are not easy people to befriend, but somehow we have taken Louise into our hearts and cherished these visits.
I believe that when a person allows others to participate in their process of dying, they teach us something, very generously. Louise had done that. She had embodied her very particular brand of looking death square in the face and yet continuing living to the last. That's how I saw her in these last few weeks. I know that I will remember and think about this option, this model, her example, when I contemplate my own way about death.
Thank you Louise for everything, in our brief encounter.

Linda Dansky

June 13, 2013

Louise and I go back 40 years to the exuberant days when we were students and neighbors on Bloomfield Street in Montreal. She had a keen intelligence, abundant talent, zest for life, and much strength and courage. These qualities I could hear in her wonderful characteristic laugh and see in her accomplished sensitive paintings.
I will always appreciate our shared times together, over the pleasures of conversation and fine dinners, song and through art.
My heart goes out to Ron, Pascale, Kristina and Sam in the loss of a loving partner, friend, and mother.

Love and peace to you, Louise.
Linda Dansky

Louise - Monument Valley - February 2013

Ron Crooks

June 12, 2013

Louise & Ron on Tangier

Ron Crooks

June 12, 2013

Louise, Pascale & Ron in Florida - March 2013

Ron Crooks

June 12, 2013

François Gendron

June 12, 2013

I was hoping to meet Louise again this summer on a warm sunny night on her boat in front of Parliament Hill eating salmon on calm waters...Now, I can see her when I look up in the sky…she is now the one who blow the wind for us so we can all continue our sailing to our ultimate destination, where we will see her again...Just a matter of time. Meanwhile, let's continue to talk to her and tell her all the love we have for wonderful person she was and the wonderful moments we have spent with her.

Patrick Huot

June 12, 2013

That's not an easy thing to pay tribute to a very close friend. Louise was an incredibly strong, bright, loving and courageous woman. I am very grateful to have known her. I will never forget the many adventures we had sailing on Lake Ontario and the many ways she touched my life. Her spirit and friendship will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with you Ron, Pascale, Kristina and Sam.

Rest in peace my dear friend.

Patrick Huot

Louise sailing on Tangier off Thousand Islands, Ontario

Alan Crooks

June 12, 2013

I will never forget her passion for sailing as she taught me to navigate Tangier in the Thousand Islands. I will also not forget almost being arrested by US Immigration off Bolt Castle when Louise gave the order to drop anchor! I post below an amazing double image photo of Louise and I on that trip!
My heart goes out to my brother and his family at this time and know that Louise would want us all to remember the good times.

Joan McDougall

June 12, 2013

She was a wonderful and caring person. Like a second mom to my daughter Kristina just as Pascale is like a third duaghter to me. All my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

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