Gertrude Orchard

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gert on January 25, 2015 at the age of 92 at the Valley Stream Manor. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Jean-Paul, her brother Walter Orchard (Fleurette), her sister Mabel Waite (Tom), her dear sister-in-law Carmelle Laperri&egravere (Vincent), and her brother-in-law Rosaire Marchand. Cherished aunt of Diane Orchard-Matley (Dave), Michael Orchard (Patty) and Tom Orchard (Terri), and Jean, André, Guy, Josée, Sylvie, Lucie, Yves, François, Hél&egravene and Martine (deceased) of the Laperri&egravere family. Much loved great-aunt of Christina Ness and Andrew Orchard. She will be sadly missed by the Donald Waite, Nancy Bogasky and Jean Zariski families as well as many more great-nieces and great-nephews and friends. She and her husband had a wonderful life together and enjoyed travelling, the arts and entertaining family and friends. She loved golfing and socializing with her companions at the Rivermead Golf Club. She also had a deep passion and talent as an artist. We will always remember you, bon voyage Gert. A memorial service will be held at La paroisse Saint-Rémi, 2821 Dumaurier Avenue, Ottawa at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2015.