Mona Whalen (née Rice) passed away peacefully on Thursday April 8, 2021 at the age of 95. She is survived by her husband Hugh Whalen, her daughter Colleen Barnes (David) and grandchildren Deirdre and Keely, sister Patsy Hummel (John), sister-in-law Colette Michaud (Bobby), extended family in Toronto (Sean, Anne, Malcolm, Laura, Mikko, Stuart and Claire), British Columbia (Danny) and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins in Canada and the United States. She was predeceased by parents Edward Rice and Maude Bérubé and her brothers and sisters: Francis, Theresa, Ruth, Donald, Kathleen, Eileen, Grace, Connie, Bobby, Anne, and Charles.
She was a bright light with a heart so kind and was cherished by many. She will be sorely missed by those who loved her.
A private service will be held at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services with interment in Beechwood Cemetery to follow.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Ottawa General Hospital for their wonderful care during Mona’s final days. Gifts in her memory can be made to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation https://ohfoundation.ca.
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James and Maureen Wallace
Thoughts and prayers for The Whalen Family
William Rice, priest, Edmundston N. B.
My prayers and deepest condolences to you, uncle Hugh, Colleen, Dave, Deirdre and Keely. Tante Mona was a very special and a kind person in our family. May she enjoy eternal light and peace and be raised up in glory with all the saints.
Deb and Gary Nagle
Mr. Whalen, Colleen and Family, thinking of you all with sympathy on the passing of Mrs. Whalen. I have very fond memories of Mrs. Whalen during my first visits to the Whalen home in NL. A lovely, warm lady, Mrs. Whalen made sure I was comfortable and well fed. It was always a delight to be her in company. We are sure you have many cherished memories.
Hugh, Colleen, Dave, Deirdre, and Keely, My deepest condolences. May God accept the repose of the soul of Mona Anne Whelan into His loving hands.