Unexpectedly but peacefully in hospital on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Beloved mother of Christine (Colin Asekun). Loving daughter of the late William and the late Irene Prytula. Dear sister of Dave (Jennifer), Diane Buckley and Debbie. Fondly remembered by her nieces Amy and Lori. The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 after 5 pm, followed by a Memorial Service at 6 pm in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to the Ottawa Humane Society would be greatly appreciated.