Apr 11, 2018


Our sweet mother, Joan Adèle Colby (née Parent) passed away April 2, 2018, aged 79 years. Survived by her beloved husband of 58 years Barry; children, Lisa (Eric Kaufmanis), Karen (the late Paul Stothart), Grant (Claudette) and Krista (Matt Wheatley); and grandchildren: Sophie, Sarah, Alexander, Juliana, Samantha, Julia, Charlotte, Fiona and Lauren. Also survived by her brothers Roland Parent (Janet) and Charles Parent (Beverly), sister Claire Denis (Jean); and brotherinlaw William Colby (Patricia). Preceded in death by her parents Charles Etienne Parent, Kathleen Anne Little, sister Bernadette Tubman (Lawrence), brother Paul Parent (Sheila) and sister in law Barbara Hawes (Ronnie). A Celebration of Adele’s Life was held on Sunday April 8th, 2:00 - 4:00p.m. at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa).

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