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.
Digital Guestbook
Yasmine and Mark McLean
Kim Laverty-Blanchette
One of the sweetest, kindest ladies I have ever had the priviledge to know. Anita always had a huge smile and was always ready to give a hug to anyone that needed it. My heartfelt sympathies to Cori and Craig and their families. The world is a darker place without Anita in it. She will be missed, RIP my friend xoxox
Adam Marcotte and Toni Zeni
Craig, Cori and Family, we extend our sincerest sympathy. May you find great comfort in the wonderful memories shared with your mom to be with you all. Sending Our love, Angel wings, hugs and prayers for all of you. Love Adam, Toni and Family
Roger Morris
Our deepest condolences from the Morris Family. I always admired Anita for her grace and kindness. She was great friend to my mom and dad, Rose and Tony Morris. Thoughts and prayers are with you. from Roger, Elke, Emily (Jake), Sam
Rod and Carol Clarke
We heard many great stories from Laurie and Derek about the love they had for Auntie Teeta!
They have wonderful memories full of love.
Our condolences to all the Family!
Laura Nicholson ( Joan Greenwells Daughter)
Anita was my Mom’s neighbour on the fourth floor at Elmsmere Residence. She was a beautiful lady and will be missed. She was always smiling and had a kind word for everyone. I will think of her every time I bake and deliver goodie bags to the staff and residents at Elmsmere Villa❤️
Derek and Laurie Wels
Thank you Auntie Anita (Teeta) for all that you were to us. We will forever cherish and reflect on all the wonderful memories we shared with you. Loving you till the end of our time on earth. See you on the other side oxoxox Derek and Laurie
Derek and Laurie Wels
We will greatly miss our Auntie Teeta ❤️❤️Much love and prayers to the family. All of our thoughts are with you. Love you.❤️❤️
Carl and Rita Wels
Love and prayers❤️❤️
Christina and Steve Loy
Thank you for sharing this beautiful service for a beautiful spirit with us.
Dear Cori, Chuck and family. Our hearts and thoughts go out to each of you at this time. You are such a wonderfully close family. That closeness will help you all with your grief.
Love Yasmine and Mark McLean