Edna Halonen

Suddenly but peacefully at the age of 87 in Ottawa. Widow of her dearest husband Paul; Edna's indomitable spirit lives on in her beloved son Dr. William and daughter-in-law Anita and two treasured grandsons Eric and Kirk. She is also survived by her two brothers, Leo and Nestor of Alberta and numerous cousins. A celebration of Edna's life will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd.) on Sunday February 8 ^th at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. She was a lifelong proponent of education. In lieu of flowers please donate in her name to www.malala.org to empower girls to receive an education unavailable to her. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com