Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the age of 76. Daughter of the late Thomas and late Beatrice Knight. Wonderful mother of Karen Rusch Paré and Carl Rusch. Beloved grandmother of the late Sean, Katiana and Nicolas. Survived by her sister Isobel (Wes) Richardson. Her sweet smile and loving nature will be missed by many relatives and friends. Fondly remembered by her first husband and father of her children, Dieter Rusch (Doris) and her second husband Gordon Keys. Predeceased by her brothers: Tom (Eade), Keith (Carolyn), Kevin, Marty and Barry; and her sisters: Margot (Bob) McCallum, Gwen (Hugh) McCallum and Margaret. The grace with which she carried herself into her final days was extraordinary and a shining example to us all in these trying times. Family and friends are invited to Racine, Robert & Gauthier Beauchamp Funeral Home, 47 Denise-Friend, Gatineau (Aylmer) on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. in St. Mar's Church, 100 Young St., Ottawa. Life Stories and tributes can be shared online by visiting our website: www.racinerobertgauthier.ca
