Patricia LYNCH

MANN, Patricia (nee Lynch) RN, B ScN At home, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, August 7, 2005, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of 62 years of Ronald. Loving and cherished mother of Kenneth (Linda) of Calgary, Bruce (Joan) of Ottawa, Ian (Ann) of Pensacola, Florida and Patricia Younger (Lloyd) of Manotick. Loving and devoted grandmother of Barbara, Alison (Brad Fauteux), Jennifer, Sean (Christie), Jillian (Chris Langford), Alexander, Scott. Proud great-grandmother of Liam. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and friends. Patricia was dedicated to the nursing profession, always caring for the physical and emotional well being of others with skill, grace and humour. She continued in the health-care field as a volunteer at the Ottawa Heart Institute. Her tenacious love of life and her encouraging and supportive nature made her a joy to be with, providing her with many dear and loving friendships. She and Ronald enjoyed their retirement years at Papineau Lake in the summers and Stuart, Florida in the winters. The family would like to thank the health-care professionals and caring staff at the Palisades, the VON and CCAC and related agencies for their kind attention and care during her illness. Thanks also to relatives, friends and the many neighbours from the Barclay and the Palisades who continuously provided support and encouragement through their prayers, thoughtful words and countless acts of kindness. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd., at Roosevelt, on Thursday, August 11, 2005 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, 153 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Pinecrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers in memoriam donations to St. Mary's Home, 780 Rue de L'Eglise, Ottawa, ON K1K 3K7 or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. Tributes, condolences or memories may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 8/9/2005 - 8/11/2005