C. Russell PARKE

OBITUARY C. RUSSELL PARKE Peacefully at Madonna Nursing Home, Ottawa on Monday, December 19, 2005, C. Russell Parke in his eighty-fourth year. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Murray). Loving father of Bruce and his wife Gale Hanson of Ottawa and Jennifer Lapointe of Edmonton. Cherished Granddad of Karen, Alex, Carrie, Cindy and Mathieu. Also survived by three great grandsons. Brother of Leonard, Norma, Thelma and Donald. Born in Montreal, 1922, Russell graduated with honours from McGill University as a Civil Engineer. A Decorated Canloan Veteran of WWII. After a fulfilling career with Bell Canada, Russell enjoyed his retirement years golfing, skiing and summers at the family cottage at St-Adolphe-d'Howard. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Thursday, December 22 from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Friday, December 23 after 11:30 a.m. until time of service in Chapel at 1 p.m. Reception to follow at the McGarry Family Reception Centre. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. A public Memorial Service will be held in Ste. Agathe, PQ, Summer 2006 (to be announced). Condolences / donations / tributes at www.mcgarryfamily.ca Published in the Montreal Gazette on 12/21/2005 Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 12/21/2005 - 12/22/2005