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HALLAHAN, Maurice Cullen James. Moe passed away peacefully just before midnight January 17, 2005 after a brave and dignified battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved family and pets in his home in the southern shore of the Ottawa River. Son of the late Martin and the late Elizabeth (Cashin), he leaves behind his wife of fourty-three years Lana (Holmes), his children Judy (Wayne), and Brian (Briska) and his cherished grandsons Shayne, Patrick, Timothy, Taegan, Logan, and a sixth "sproggy" (a girl!) to be born in July. Moe also leaves behind his dearest siblings Tommy (Marg), Betty (Ed), and Barbara (Michael). Many cherished relatives and friends around the world will also miss his special nature; Maurice loved to travel, work, share a laugh, and he had a keen interest in absolutely everything. He counted himself lucky to have traveled so much of the world and profoundly appreciated its cultural and geographical diversity. A private ceremony was held at his home and a celebration of his life is planned for the spring (announcement to follow). In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) adjacent to the Ottawa General where he was treated. With his own words, his first and only poem which he wrote in November, we remember him: As silent snowflakes fall, A promised summer, Takes a bow. Goodbye daddy, we love you. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 1/29/2005 - 1/30/2005