Marjorie Helen FARSTAD

FARSTAD, Marjorie Helen Peacefully, on Friday, November 23, 2007 at Central Park Lodge in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Christian W. Farstad. Cherished mother of Greig Farstad (Margaret Easton) of Vancouver, and Donna Paige (Carroll) of Dundas, Ontario. Special Nanny to Tracy Carroll (Gord Sheppard) of Edmonton; Brad Carroll (Leslie Chu) of Vancouver. Grandma to Bonnie Germann (Mike), Tim, Christian (Maria), Jennifer (Martin) and Sarah Farstad. Dear Great-Nanny to Jack & Riley Sheppard; Ava Carroll. Great Grandma to Caylin, Evan, Jacqueline, Haley, Tate, Spencer, Cedar, Jasmine, Gunnar, Graham. Surrogate mother to Bud and Gladys McGinnis of Ottawa. Special friend to Brenda Reid & Peter Cameron, Lisa & Kenny of Ottawa; Heather (Jim) Screaton, Elaine & Alan of Calgary; Malcolm (Irene) McGinnis, Duncan and Lauren of Menlo Park, California; Cam (Yona), Marin, Charlotte, Ryder McGinnis, Edmonton. Founding member of the YWCA in Lethbridge, Alberta. Lifetime member of Cedarhill Golf Club in Ottawa. Special and heartfelt thanks to the staff at Central Park Lodge, and to "Angel Linda" for your caring and attentiveness to her needs at all times. Thank you sincerely to Dr. Cohen for your gentle and respectful care of our dear mother. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 28th at 1:00 at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue,(at Richmond Road), Ottawa. Reception to follow and all are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to the: National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA, 180 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa, K2P 1B7 would be appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 11/25/2007 - 11/26/2007