Dr. Norbert Emil Jean Ferré

Predeceased by his parents, Pierre Ferré and Regina Tinevez, both of Breton stock, and by his brother Maurice Ferré. Survived by his soulmate Christena (MacDonald) Ferré of Cornwall, daughters Paula Ferré and Sylvie Suranyi (Leslie Jr), beloved grandsons Benjamin and Noah, sisters Aline Happ (Lawrence) and Jeannine Thompson (Don), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Norbert grew up in the farming district of St. Brieux, Saskatchewan. He completed studies at Campion College and Gravelbourg College in Saskatchewan before heading east to pursue higher education. A graduate of the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine, he lived his dream of practicing ophthalmology in Cornwall from 1966 until he retired in April 24, 1998. He was an active member of the Stormont Yacht Club where he moored the Noémia Fée and diligently fulfilled the role of Secretary for many years. An avid learner, he was involved in the Encore Program through St. Lawrence College and attended seminars on a variety of topics.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Home - West Branch, 20 Seventh Street West, Cornwall, ON K6J 2X7, 613-932-8482. Visitation will occur on January 22, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on January 23, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on January 23, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Church at 321 Tollgate Road East, in Cornwall.

Spring Interment of cremated remains will occur at Notre Dame Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) would be appreciated by the family.

For family and friends that are unable to attend, please join the Memorial Mass online with the following link: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/101313.