Obituary of Denise Nugent

(nee Meunier)

April 3, 1938 – June 4, 2017

Peacefully at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 4th, 2017; Denise Nugent of Russell Meadows passed away at the age of 79. Daughter of the late Donat Meunier and the late Simone Meunier (nee Desjardins). Predeceased by her loving husband of almost 53 years, Hugh John Nugent (September 29, 2009). Loved by and proud mother of Kevin (deceased), Joanne of Kelowna, B.C., Mary Anne of Ottawa and Brian (Tammy) of Kenmore. Cherished and loved Grandmère of Cameron, Ryan and Liam. Dear sister of Lucille Courval (late Jacques), Jean-Claude (Judy), Gilles (Louise), Maurice (late Carole), Nicole Tassé (Paul) and Hélène Meunier. Predeceased by 2 brothers, Gérald and Pierre (Colleen) Meunier as well as a sister, Pierrette Dodge (late Richard). Our Mom, courageous and strong to the end. A proud Grandmère; kind Mother and Friend. Never forgotten, you rest with Dad and Kevin, until we meet again sweet mother in heaven. Love you forever. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (East of Bank), Ottawa on Thursday, June 8th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 1940 Saunderson Drive, Ottawa on Friday morning, June 9th at 11 o’clock. A reception followed. Interment took place at St. Peter Celestine Parish Cemetery, Indian Hill Road, Pakenham on Friday afternoon at 3:30. In memory of Denise, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family wish to thank Dr. Gerry Heymans and the extraordinary nursing staff at the Winchester Memorial Hospital as well as the entire staff at Russell Meadows for their care, compassion and continued support of mom.

Arrangements in the care of the pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.