PARKER, Catherine Elaine (née Kerr)
Surrounded by her family, Elaine passed away in Ottawa after a brief illness on July 26, 2019 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Douglas Parker for 59 years, loving mother of Karen Robertson (Hugh), Sue-Anne Poutanen (Neil), and Kimberley Parker (Sean Fitzpatrick). Doting grandmother of Caroline and Parker Robertson, Makayla, Joshua and Kyra Poutanen, and Kaliegh, Laila and Quinlan Fitzpatrick. Dear sister of brothers Douglas Kerr (late Sheila) and Bruce Kerr (Hazel). Elaine is the daughter of the late Franklin and Hazel Kerr of Island Brook, Quebec. She is predeceased by her brother Russell and sister Doreen. If you were fortunate to know this incredible lady you know how deeply she will be missed. She lived for her grandchildren and paid exceptional attention to their activities and accomplishments. In addition to her family, Elaine was passionate about her friendships in her community including her bridge and aerobics friends. She loved gardening, and she volunteered with Meals on Wheels for almost 40 years. Visitation will be held at Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood ave. Ottawa, on Wednesday, July 31 from 7 to 9 pm and on Thursday, August 1 after 2:30 pm until the service in the Sacred Space at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Ottawa Hospital and to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. We would like to thank Dr. Samantha Halman, the 5th floor nursing staff and the other hospital medical professionals who were so kind and caring.
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Anne Fitzptrick
Patricia and Glen Doucette
We are so sorry for the loss of a very nice lady (and Aunt.)She will be missed. So sorry Uncle Doug and family are thoughts are with you in this time of grief love Patricia and Glen
Kathleen Brear
Sitting here, i just cant believe such a fun, silly, loving women is gone. She will be missed. She made every occasion for our family fun and was always there if you needed to talk. As a child she was the prankster and loved to scare us with her spooky stories, and funny faces. The type of aunt every child needs. As years went by, i counted her as a friend. We love you Aunt Elaine.
Philip Kerr
Like my sister Kathleen, my earliest memories are of Aunt Elaine entertaining us with funny faces, scary stories, and telling us that the bridge we were on blew up last year (which it hadn’t). As the years went by, she truly became more of a friend than an Aunt. Like so many in our families, we shared a love for home and cooking and entertaining, and she always loved to hear what I had cooked lately, and she and uncle Doug were always enthusiastic and gracious dinner guests. She will be missed, so much, by those who loved her, and I know that my Dad will miss his almost weekly conversations with his little sister. I send love and comfort to Uncle Doug, Karen, Sue-Anne, Kim, their husbands and families.
Eleanor and Alan Yeadon, Surrey, BC
Doug and family we wish to convey our deepest condolences to you. Elaine was a lovely lady and we remember when we lived in Ottawa the many times we spent with friends at your home and Elaine always made an effort to get together when we visited Ottawa. We will always remember her.
Cathy Harrison-Dymond
Doug, Karen,Sue-Anne, Kim & Families....I am so sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure to see her as recently as an unexpected visit at Aunt Myrna’s. Will miss her beautiful smile
My condolences
Cathy xo
Joan Anderson
Sue-Anne, Neil and family
Sorry for your loss.
Cousin Joan and Ed
Shane Dobson
My condolences to you and your family Sue-Anne, our prayers are with you .
Maureen & Ron Lachance
Doug, Karen, Sue-Anne, Kim and families,
As long time neighbors on Beechmont we will miss Elaine and our visits and chats.
We are so sorry for the loss of such an amazing lady and friend.
We are currently travelling and sadly unable to attend the memorial service.
The Biscotti Family
Kim & Sue-Anne sending you and your families our deepest condolences. We were heartbroken to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Alessandro, Vittoria, Sandra, Stefano
Please accept my sympathy. My thoughts are with all of you Elaine was so easy to be a friend with ,right from the first time we met.
She was just a lovely person.