Obituary
At The University of Ottawa Heart Institute, on March 29, 2012 surrounded by her family's love at the age of 90. Ada was predeceased by her parents Stephen and Mary Ann Cavanagh, her husband Jerry McDougall and 3 of their children, Brenda McDougall, Lorne McDougall and Kerry (McDougall) Neal. She was also predeceased by her siblings Janet Cavanagh, Camilla Donovan, Teresa Hamilton, Edna Cavanagh and Thomas Cavanagh. Ada is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Ostwald and husband Peter of Brampton and Laurie McDougall and her husband John King of Ottawa. Also surviving are her five grandchildren, Rebecca (Ostwald) Baptista and husband David Baptista of Grafton; Matthew Ostwald (Laura) of Mississauga; Sarah Ostwald and her husband John Ruttan of Mississauga; Mary Katherine Neal (Chad) of Calgary and her father Graham Neal; and Aaron King of Ottawa. Ada is also survived by her two great grand-daughters Sabrina Baptista and Olive Ruttan. She leaves her brother-in-law Owen McDougall and sister-in-law Irene Montgomery and husband John, all of Brockville. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins who valued her attendance at family gatherings in the last few years. Ada's family would like to thank all of the staff at the Ottawa Heart Institute. They would particularly like to acknowledge the kindness and support of the Palliative Care Team - Ruth, Kathryn, Heather and Dr. Scott. Their visits were so appreciated by Ada in her final days. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church Monday at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Old St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be gratefully accepted by the family.
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