Heather Joy PIRIE

ROBERTS, Heather Joy R.N. March 27, 1970 - August 7, 2005 Passed away at home with family at her side on Sunday morning, August 7, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer, Heather Roberts (nee Pirie) at the age of 35. She will be sadly missed by her loving and devoted husband Michael and her loving children Zachary and Brittany, at home. Beloved daughter of Beverley Pirie. Dear sister of Gaye (Kathy) Pirie, George Pirie, Andrew (Laurie) Pirie and granddaughter of Mildred Bailey. Also survived by her father Clayton Pirie and sister Susan (Allan) Avery. Daughter-in-law of Leona and Brian Roberts, sister-in-law of Wendy (David) McNicoll, granddaughter-in-law of Helen Roberts and Janet Taylor. Predeceased by her infant brother Brian Pirie, her grandparents Sadie and Edwin Pirie, Fred Bailey, Edwin Taylor and William Roberts. Fondly remembered by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends from school, nursing, women's hockey and minor hockey. Thanks to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital staff and Debra, Patti and Diane from Comcare Services with special thanks to Dr. Cathy MacDonald. Resting at The Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel St. N., Arnprior where friends may pay their respects on Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Funeral service will be conducted in The Boyce Chapel Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 11 a.m. with Rev Heather Kinkaid officiating. Interment St. Mark's Cemetery at Pakenham. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund for Zachary and Brittany has been established at The Royal Bank of Canada, Arnprior Branch, 91 John Street N., Arnprior, Ontario K7S 2N4. Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 8/8/2005 - 8/9/2005