Ricky Doyle

Ricky Doyle

Ricky Doyle Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 2, 2008.
DOYLE, Ricky Peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls on Sunday, November 30, 2008 Henrica "Ricky" (van Grunsven) Doyle in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold J. Doyle. Loved mother of Mary Beth Doyle (Alan Toulin), Anne Doyle all of Ottawa, Karen Doyle-Cliffen (Michael) and Christine (Doug) Harper all of Smiths Falls. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Alana, Laura and Erica Toulin, Brian, Jason and Lauren Cliffen and Megan and Emily Harper. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and many good friends. Predeceased by her parents and brothers and sisters. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, December 3rd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Interment, St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, The Arthritis Society or the St. Francis de Sales Church "Into the Future" Fund would be appreciated.

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