Doris PUGH

(nee Pugh) Quietly, on April 19, in the company of her family. Mother of Marilyn and Raymond, predeceased by her husband Malcolm (of Rose Bay, Nova Scotia) and her parents Violet and Raymond Pugh. Doris was strong and determined throughout her life and always cared greatly for children, young people and those in need. She recently celebrated her 79th birthday with pride and will always be lovingly remembered for her unfailing commitment to duty, her kindness and her keen spirit of adventure. During her early years, she took nurse's training at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, and after working for a while as an RN she became a stewardess with TransCanada Airlines. Her TCA years following the war included flying out of Montreal, Toronto, Boston, Halifax and St. John's in DC3s, DC4s and Lockheed 10s. One of the Lockheed 10s which Doris crewed is now on display at the Canadian Aviation Museum in Ottawa. She was about to sign on for transatlantic service but chose to marry and raise a family instead. A small family ceremony marking her passing was held at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, Ottawa this week. A memorial service in celebration of her life will take place in her ancestral village of Nashwaaksis, New Brunswick, in June. In her later years, Doris had a great fondness for watching the wonderous antics of small animals and birds. A small donation to the Ottawa Humane Society or the Wild Bird Care Centre in Nepean would be appreciated. Alternatively, her many friends may wish to remember her by offering an occasional sprinkling of wild bird seed to their neighbourhood sparrows next winter. The Ottawa Citizen, 24-04-2002