After a short, sudden and aggressive illness, Sharon Elizabeth Doucette, nee Burnett passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her husband of 58 years William (Bill), daughters Lori Ferguson (Ken) and Tammy Jones (Ronnie). She is predeceased by her parents Elizabeth Potter and Emerson Burnett and survived by her brother William Burnett (JoAnne). Originally from Toronto, she met and married her husband there. A military wife, she subsequently moved to 4Wing Germany, Greenwood NS, Dartmouth NS, St.Louis MO. and finally moved to Ottawa, ON. Sharon was first and foremost a homemaker, sewing clothes and decorating cakes during her children’s childhood. After her return to Ottawa, she worked in retail for twelve years at Eatons leaving that job to care for her three grandchildren. Over the years, she attended many awards ceremonies, graduations, hockey games and dance competitions in support of her grandchildren. In recent years she became a regular at a few local craft fairs with her crocheted baby blankets and jean quilts. She also attended aqua-fitness regularly and loved the social companionship of the ladies she met there. Sharon presence will be greatly missed by her family and friends and most especially her grandchildren of whom she was extremely proud. Her legacy will live on in the many kindnesses she showed others and the friendships she nurtured over many years. Many thanks are extended to all the friends and family who sent so many lovely cards and flowers. Sharon genuinely enjoyed each and every one of them. Her family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for the outstanding care and compassionate support received initially from Dr. Roberts and Dr. Chan (Ottawa Hospital), and subsequently from Dr. Vincent and Dr. Rioux from the Orleans Pallitative Group. Nurses Ainslee and Maggie and PSW’s Lola and Kaydra are also sincerely thanked for their empathetic and gentle care. The family hopes to hold a celebration of Sharon’s life in the summer when life returns to some semblance of normal. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a donation to the charity of your choice.
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Linda and John Dalling
Ken Ferguson
Sharon welcomed me to the family right away. She has been a big part of my life for many years and was adored by Lori and my children. She took an active interest in hearing about report cards to watching them in all of their activities. I love you Sharon and will deeply miss you.
Ken
Marlene Harrison
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Sharon’s sudden demise. Bill, Lori, and Tammy and all your families please accept our heartfelt sympathies. Sharon and I have been neighbours and friends for over thirty years.She watched my three young sons at times when I had to work an afternoon shift at the hospital. We often had a nice cup of tea together .When we moved to Alberta we always kept in touch by phone or letters.
If I were in Ottawa on a business trip or for pleasure , Sharon always said I hope you can stay here or come to dinner please. Sharon was a dear ,kind person. My granddaughters all wore the beautiful white beaded socks she made. She created many lovely quilts, slippers etc.that she showed at craft shows. She was very sad when she could no longer do her crafts because of vision problems.
I can honestly say I had never heard an unkind word on Sharon’s lips.She was a dear, kind soul. I know I will miss hearing her on the fun to catch up family news.
Malcolm,Scott,Mark, and Aaron join me in saying we are all so sorry to hear of her death. I will really miss her especially on April first. Goodbye dear friend.
Alice M MacAskill
My deepst sympathy to you Lori and your family on the death of your Mom.
Curtis and Pat Lackie
Sorry for your loss.
Jeff and Sherry Lackie and family
Sincere sympathies and condolences to all of you. Sorry for your loss.
Margaret and Blair Forbrigger
You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Looking forward to see one another when this COVID thing has pasted. God bless!
We were shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our sister in law, Sharon. She will be dearly missed by Bill, Lori, Tammy and her grandchildren. Please accept our sincere condolences. Hugs to all.