Passed away peacefully at the age of 74 with her family by her side. Predeceased by her parents, Valére and Marie-Louise Verfaillie (nee Réberé), former husbands Kenneth Cowie and Jean-Denis Perrier along with niece Kathleen Wels.
Anita leaves behind her loving children Corine Louise Porter (Charles) and Craig George Cowie (Diane). She will be dearly missed by her precious grandchildren; Adrian Craig Porter (Amy Herbert Porter), Jacob Charles Porter (Alyssa Sigman), Spencer Kenneth Cowie. Also by her beautiful great-grandchildren; Hannah Marie Porter, Keira Louise Porter, and Cameron Kenneth Porter.
She will be fondly remembered by her loving sister Rita Wels and dear brother-in-law Carl Wels. Also by her nieces and nephews, to whom she is affectionately known as “Auntie Teeta”; nephews Ron (Margaret) Wels and Derek Wels (Laurie), and great-nieces Stephanie, Meghan, Natalie, Erin and Sarah Wels.
Anita ‘s life was full of love and she was honoured to be loved by the Marcotte family including Adam Marcotte (Toni Zeni), Kim Marcotte Little (Dave), Monique Marcotte (Shawn Rose).
She is also remembered by her Scottish nieces and nephews; Danielle Townes-Jones, Kenneth Moorcroft-Jones, and Peter Jones. Also her Belgian cousins; Karine Devis, Dirk Hennebel and Jesfien Hennebel and their loving families.
The family would like to thank Anita’s dearest friends; Diane Guest, Rose Morris, Ruth Porter (Jim Lynch), Kimberly Porter, Jean-Pierre Perrier, and Kim Laverty-Blanchette.
Anita shared the last 3 years with the incredible staff and residents at Elmsmere Villa Retirement Residence where she made so many friends whom she loved dearly. The family would like to thank them all for making her home there full of love and joy.
Due to COVID-19, a private family service will take place at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, ON). In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her honour to the Cancer Society of Canada. Online condolences may be left at www.beechwoodottawa.ca.
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Krysta Brennan
Dani Towner
Such a beautiful soul, remembered forever
Ruth and Greg Borger
Cory, Charles, Kim, Ruth and the whole family - our deepest condolences. May she rest in peace. Sending much love.
Verbeerst Johan
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved mother.
I pass the regrettable news to André Verfaillie.
André had a good relationship with Anita & Rita during his stay with your family in Canada.
Sam and Linda Roher
We met Anita at Derek Lauries home in the backyard in the summer a couple of years ago - she was so lovely, kind and had an infectious laugh. It was a pleasure meeting her and we are saddened by her loss. X
Jean-Pierre Perrier
My sincere condolences goes out to the whole family, I have to thank Facebook for being able to reconnect with you Anita and Corine and Craig, take care, RIP Anita, it was a privilege to know you.
Diane Guest
To my first and forever best friend for 65 years! She loved her family so deeply and they loved her back. She lives in in all of us who .knew her. We will meet again, Anita, meanwhile, I carry you in my heart.
Josfien Hennebel
Anita was one of my many Canadian family I have ever got to know. I am so glad I met her a few times. She was a wonderful woman, I will remember her that way. Her Belgian niece Josfien xxx
Erin Wels and Riley Olesky
I will always love you and your amazing sense of humour. I wish you could have had the chance to meet Riley.
All of my love to you forever. Until we meet again Teeta ♥️
Love: Erin and Riley
Sheryl and Ian Munro
We remember Anita when she first came to Bonnie Scotland.
Spent a lovely holiday with Anita, Ken and family 42 years ago.
She was truly a lovely person. Sending love and hugs to you all. Your mum will be a big miss ?
My condolences go out to the family, she was very well loved.