John Quentin DAVIDSON

DAVIDSON, John Quentin August 23, 1926 - October 18, 2008 After a courageous battle with cancer, John Quentin passed on at 82 years of age, in the company of his loving family, within the "caring arms" of the Hospice at May Court. John is survived by his beloved wife Jacqueline (Bernier) of 54 years and his cherished five daughters: Deborah of Portland, ME; Jane (John Crowell) of North Conway, NH; Gail; Louise (Brian Arden) of Ottawa and Helen (Mike Kelly) of Calgary, AB. "Papa John" beloved grandfather of Alexandre Couture, Olivia and Georgia Arden; Mikaila, Hayden and Connor Kelly. Family, always foremost in John's life, shared and was inspired by his love and respect for "the great outdoors" and enjoyment of poetry and song. John was born in St. Quentin, NB; attended the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton; and devoted a lifetime of work as a mechanical engineer to the Pulp and Paper Industry. John was predeceased by his parents, Mary and William R. Davidson of Plaster Rock, N.B. and siblings Colin, Bill (Liz) and Elizabeth. He is survived by his much loved sister Helen Tracy, Barbara (Richard Wheeler), Sally Davidson, Phil Sharkey and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, on Wednesday, October 22 from 2 p.m. until Service time in the Chapel at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice at May Court ( www.hospicemaycourt.com ) would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff of the Ottawa General Cancer Clinic, Dr. Louise Coulombe, Kathy of CareFor, Josee of We Care and all the devoted nurses and volunteers of the Hospice at May Court. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 10/21/2008- 10/22/2008