Lilian PILBEAM

LaFORCE, Lilian Peacefully in Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, February 8, 2006. Lilian (Pilbeam) LaForce, married in Cuckfield, County of East Sussex, England on July 3, 1943. Loving mother of Bob (Paulette) of Kanata, Gerry (Glenna) of Arnprior, Peter (Marsha) of Santa Rosa, California, Tim (Kim) of Nepean and Terry (Hilary) of Warwickshire, England. Loved grandmother to many dear grandchildren and great-grandchild. Predeceased by sisters Dorothy, Emmie and Rene and brothers Bob, Frank and Pat. Lilian came to Canada as a young war bride in 1946 from Burgess Hill, Sussex, England with her true love Tommy, a young Canadian soldier of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa. Together they raised their young family in Renfrew. Lilian worked as an administrator and councillor at Arc Industries for several years and did volunteer work until her late 70's. The family would like to thank Dr. Donald Kemp who Mom was very fond of, Chris Wolf, friends, family and the nurses and staff of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital who cared so kindly for Mom and gave comfort to her sons during her last days. At the request of Lilian there will be a private service at the Funeral Home for immediate family. Interment Thomsonville Cemetery in the spring. Donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 2/11/2006