Isobel KERWIN

McKENNA, Isobel Kerwin Peacefully in Ottawa at the age of 94. Born in Guelph, Ontario in 1915, she lived a long life. Predeceased by her husband John (1959) and eldest son John Philip (1970). Her loss is mourned by her children Patrick, Paul Sheila (Andre), Stephen (Patricia), Kathleen (Brodie) and Matthew as well as her grandchildren Jason (Erika), Ileana, Nicholas and Jared, and great-grandchildren Esme and Elias. Isobel was a graduate of Lorreto Abbey in Toronto, University of Toronto (BA), Queens University (MA and PhD). She was rightly proud of earning her MA and PhD while working and raising a family of seven children but she always said her greatest pride was being able to pay off the mortgage on the family home. A Professor of English at the University of Ottawa for many years, she was proud of her study of the Canterbury Tales and the citations of her work. Prior to her work at the university, she worked on several television programs for the CBC, writing scripts for broadcast television. She also researched and wrote on Canadian history in which she had an avid interest. Her love of literature, history, travel and art will live on. Her family is grateful for the help and kindness shown by the staff at the Longfields Manor. Friends may pay their respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Road (east of Bank) Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday after 1 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday in the Chapel at 2 p.m. In memoriam donations to the charity of your choice would best reflect Isobel's life and would be appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 7/7/2009- 7/8/2009