Elizabeth PALMER

LOVELACE, "Bonnie" Elizabeth (nee Palmer) Passed away peacefully at home in Orleans, Ontario with family by her side on Friday, February 20th 2009. Bonnie fought a long and courageous battle with cancer, while always maintaining her humour. Bonnie was the beloved wife of Linton Edwin "Buff" Lovelace. Beloved mother of Scott (Karen), Chris (Yvonne) and Sandy (Luc). Loving grandmother of Jessica, Allie (Pam), Ryan, Matthew, Alex, and Jacob and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Bonnie was blessed with the love of many close friends, she was like a sister to her sisters-in-law Nancy (John) and Maxine (Art). Bonnie was predeceased by her parents Wanda and Vance and brother Barry. The family wishes to thank the Drs. and nurses on the BMT Team at the Ottawa General Hospital, for the excellent care and kindness extended to Bonnie. A special thanks is extended to the "We Care" nurses who visited our home and tended to Bonnie's every need, and to the Pallative Drs. who helped make her final journey peaceful. Friends may pay respects at Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St. Joseph Blvd. (Orleans) Saturday, February 28th 2009, after 1:30 p.m., followed by a celebration of Bonnie's life in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Bonnie's ashes will be interred at Applegrove Cemetery in Ogden Quebec this summer. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Blood Services. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 2/25/2009- 2/26/2009