Florence MACDONALD

CORCORAN, Florence "Marie" (nee MacDonald) Peacefully in hospital on March 5, 2009, surrounded by family. Mom was born in 1915 in Vernon River (Glencoe), P.E.I. and was the beloved wife of Martin G. Corcoran (1916-1988). Forever cherished by her children: Frank (Mary Ellen), Martin (Maureen), Diana (Richard Filiou), Margaret (Garry Bambrick), Blair (Alison), Maria (Andre Dupuis), Ron (Dierdre), Michael (Kathy), Gerald (Nancy), George (Charlene), Kevin (Lucie), and John (Donna). Predeceased by her son Barry (Mireille). Proud Nana of 56 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Survived by her sisters Peggy MacInnis, Ruby Bernard and her brother Joseph Christian. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters: Joe, Wilfred, Helen, Gerry, Marion and Cecil. Family, church and education were all very important to Mom, a long-time school teacher and staunch member of the CWL. We would like to thank the exceptional staff and volunteers at St. Patrick's Nursing Home who truly made St. Pats her home and the Civic Hospital staff who carefully looked after her in the final days of her life. Friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Monday, March 9 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, March 10 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel at St. Patrick's Home, 2865 Riverside Drive, Ottawa with reception to follow. In memoriam donations to St. Patrick's Home Foundation, 2865 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 8N5 would be appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 3/7/2009- 3/9/2009