Eulogy of Ann Matyas
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- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Format
- sound recording
- Physical Description
- 1 CD
- Fonds No.
- O0045
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Format
- sound recording
- Physical Description
- 1 CD
- Date
- April 21, 2016
- Fonds No.
- O0045
- Storage Location
- A.2.2
- History Biographical
- MATYAS, Ann Caroline 1948– 2016; Our dearest Ann passed away surrounded by her family, early on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at the age of 67. For 35 years, she was the loving wife of Robert and a devoted mother for her two sons Ian (Rosalinda), and David (Fauzia). Cherished Babi of Ian's children Camila and Mariana and beloved sister of Nicholas Bala (Martha) and Hugh Thompson (Vivien). Ann will be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A graduate of Queens and Carleton Universities, she was a social worker at the Royal Ottawa and Ottawa hospitals. An avid reader, she loved literature and joyously debated novels over gluten-free biscuits with her book club friends. In recent years, Ann was passionately researching and writing the story of her family's Holocaust experiences in Czechoslovakia. She will be remembered in wide-brimmed hat amidst her perennials, grasping Nordic poles on treks through the Greenbelt, and with rosy cheeks and deep blue eyes on endless Eastern-Township ski trails. A compassionate, inspiring and loving mother and wife, we will forever cherish the blessing Ann has been to our lives. The family would like to thank Dr. Laura Hopkins, the broader oncological team, and the nurses and staff of Seven West at the Ottawa Hospital – General Campus, her family doctor Margaret Deutsch, and the staff at the Elisabeth Bruyère Health Centre, for their compassion and care. Ann faced her cancer with steadfast courage, dignity and grace and these wonderful professionals were a bastion of support throughout. A Funeral Service for Ann will be celebrated at Jewish Memorial Chapel (1771 Cuba Ave.) on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Jewish Memorial Gardens – Osgoode. Memorial donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation are appreciated
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
