Ernest Bertrand

Bertrand, Ernest Paul

Passed away peacefully in Ottawa, Ontario on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the age of 87 years. Beloved son of the late James Bertrand and Irene Lavoie. Survived by his sister May (Max) Boucher. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and close friends.

Ernie will be remembered for his clever wit and wry sense of humour, his sharp mind and precise memory, and his kind and generous heart. He was the official Bertrand family historian and the unofficial Mayor of Westboro.

Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes

403 Richmond Road

On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus where Ernie was a dedicated volunteer for many, many years.