Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2014 with her girls by her side. Daughter of the late Mendoza Normand and Jeannette Brûlé. Predeceased by her husband Ernie, the love of her life. Cherished mother of Sandra Benoit (Terry) and Sylvie Sauvé. Adored grandma of Daniel and the late Chloé Payne. Fondly remembered by Gary Payne. Survived by her sisters Lucille Desmarais (Louis) of Montreal and Hélène Brache (Miguel) of Rochester, NY. Predeceased by her sister Madeleine Normand and by her brothers Bernard Normand (the late Vivian), Gaston Normand and Jean Normand (Annette). She also leaves many nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Laurier Manor for their kind and gentle care. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Notre-Dame-de- Lourdes Church (435 Montreal Road, Ottawa) at 10:30 a.m. The family will receive condolences starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CHEO or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
