Dawn Karen SELBY

SELBY, Dawn Karen It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dawn Karen Selby, at the age of 52, on September 2, 2008, held lovingly in the arms of her sister and mother, after a short battle with cancer. Loving mother of Sarah Dawn Schimkat. Beloved daughter of Anita Brouillet Selby and the late Paul Ross Selby. Precious and much loved sister of Sue Selby Stevens (Darwin G. Stevens) and Kevin Selby (Manon Rondeau). She will be dearly missed by her beloved horse "Ginger" and her cat "Mickey". She will be fondly remembered by her cousins, aunts, uncles, numerous friends and especially her wonderful colleagues at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (RMOHC). Her love of family and friends and her ever-ready smile will be missed by everyone. A grateful and appreciative thank you to the wonderful staff on 7 east General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital and Elizabeth Bruyere Palliative Care for their wonderful care. And a special thank you to the Palliative Care Service, Dr. John Seely, Dr. Edward Fitzgibbon, Wendy Petrie RN, Dr. K. Bhimji, Sylvie Bruyere RN and Emily Tyson MSW for their dedicated and compassionate care. We are so grateful for the overwhelming show of support and assistance provided from the Ottawa International Soccer Club members and players (GU16R-A) thank you for taking such good care of Sarah. Family and friends may join us to celebrate Dawn's life at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Rd (east of Bank), Friday from 5 to 7:30 p.m., immediately followed by a service in the Chapel. Private inurnment to follow in Barryvale. All in attendance will be welcome to share their own eulogies and memories of Dawn. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Bible Society or the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. Condolences and tributes at www.kellyfh.ca . "...Absent from the body, present with the Lord". 2 Corinthians 5:8 Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 9/3/2008