Eleanor Rebecca PHELAN

WISKING, Eleanor Rebecca (nee Phelan) Peacefully after a brief illness, with her family by her side, on Monday, February 27, 2006 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife for 63 years of Albert. Devoted mother of Judith, John (Isabel), Jane, James (Fran), Stephen (Linda), Susan (Philip Hogarth) and Elizabeth (Danny O'Connor). Proud grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of two. Predeceased by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Eleanor was born and raised in Ottawa. Educated at Notre Dame Convant and graduated in 1935 from the University of Toronto, she was a lifelong member of St. Theresa's Parish. Eleanor was a remarkable woman, known for her keen intelligence, sharp sense of humour and devotion to family. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Friday, March 3 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 95 Somerset Street West on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Kemptville. Those wishing may make donations to Covenant House or a charity of choice. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 3/1/2006 - 3/3/2006