Monica Mae Hughes

After a courageous six-year battle with cancer (melanoma), died with family and friends at her side in Ottawa General Hospital on Monday. She was in her 49th year. Monica is the beloved daughter of Thelma and the late Douglas Hughes; sister of John (Sheree); Kathy; Rick (Audrey) and Russell (Gail). She was dear aunt to Connor, Lindsay, Lee, Nicole and Rebecca. She will also be lovingly remembered by special friend Greg Beck.

Monica lived with a love of music and was a member of the Notre Dame Cathedral Choir, Cantata Singers and active in the Ottawa choral scene.

Heartfelt thanks to Drs. Verma and Eapen at the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Clinic for their care over the past few years.

Visitation is Wednesday, April 1 at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road, from 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at Notre Dame Cathedral, 385 Sussex Drive (corner of Sussex and St. Patrick Streets) on Thursday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. There will be a reception after the funeral at the Cathedral. All are welcome.

Interment will be Friday, April 3 at 11 a.m. at Cote Des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

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