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Ernie Houston passed away peacefully at the age of 81 with his family at his side on Tuesday, November 19, 2002. Loving husband and life partner of 60 years to Marjorie (nee Livingston). Devoted father of Tom, Joy, Scott and John and dear father-in-law of Carmen, Andy, Ramanie and Jane. Adored grandfather of Dana, Tom, Mark, Matthew, David, Robby, Sean and Katie. Ernie is survived by his brothers Arthur and Edwin and predeceased by his sister Joy McKnight and his parents Ernest and Gladys. All will remember what a warm and caring man Ernie was as an insurance broker, as a member and Past-President of the Ottawa South Kiwanis Club and as the Head Usher for 22 years at Bethel Pentecostal Church. He had a special charm and sense of humour that endeared him to all he knew. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Glebe Centre (Bronson Place) nursing home for their compassionate, loving care of Ernie over the last two years. Friends may pay their respects at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry Funeral Home, 315 McLeod Street on Thursday, November 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Bethel Pentecostal Church, 500 Viewmount Drive at 2 p.m. Friday, November 22. If you wish, in memoriam donations to the Glebe Centre (Bronson Place) nursing home or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. The Ottawa Citizen, 21-11-2002