It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother Laurene Cullen peacefully at home in Ottawa at the age of 92 on September 24, 2022. Born in Westville, Nova Scotia she was predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Lydia (Higgins) MacQuarrie, her brother Herbert MacQuarrie, husband Sgt. George J.O. Cullen and son Lloyd Darrell (Buck) Cullen.
Mom was employed with Maritime Tel and Tel for 5 years as an operator before marrying the love of her life George and embarking on a military adventure that took her to France, Newfoundland, back to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, before finally settling in Ottawa. Mom loved her curling both playing and watching. Mom also loved her hockey whether it was watching her Senators or her grandchildren. One of her passions was singing in the church choir, another was spending time with her friends that she had made over her many years curling, singing and working at the Bank of Montreal, but her biggest love was being part of our lives. She celebrated all the major milestones in all our lives with love and passion. Mom will dearly be remembered for her wit, humour, her generosity and her love of life.
Much loved mother of Kevin (Mary), Brian and Howard (Donna). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Christopher, Otley, Giordanna, Travis (Liane), Katelyn, Dana (Matt), Tiffany and greatgrandchildren Vail, Breckin, Callen and Caden.
Special thanks to Dr. Jennifer Brodeur and the wonderful Palliative Care Team for making it possible for Mom to stay in the home she loved and leave this world as she always wanted.
Visitations will take place at the Beechwood National Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave., on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Epiphany Anglican Church, 1290 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa followed by the interment at Beechwood and a reception at the Church.
For those not able to attend Laurene's Funeral Service in person, her service may be viewed at the following livestreaming link https://www.facebook.com/EpiphanyACC.
In lieu of flowers, her memory would be best honoured by a donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, Shepard’s of Good Hope, or the Ottawa Humane Society.
“We lost our shining star, but heaven has gained an angel”. Always in our hearts.
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Bruce & Heather Stewart
Angela Kellar-Nalle
We are so sorry for your loss of your mom.
As a teenager I remember going to her home with my Lillian Kellar.
Sending our sincere condolences to all of the family.
Angela Kellar-Nalle
Lillian Kellar
Guy and bunny payette
God please hold her in the palm of your hands.May her soul Rest In Peace
Maureen Clark
Our condolences - so many curling memories and also the birthday lunches , Dick & Maureen.
Anna Maria & Kevin
For Kevin, Mary and family may God grant you peace, comfort, and courage at this time of sorrow. We know how it feels to lose a loved one. Our prayers are with you all.
Pat & Bryant White
Laurene has been a wonderful friend for 28 years. We first met her in St Petersburg, Fl and later was able to visit her in Ottawa several times. She stopped in Maine one year on her way home from PEI. She was a great, and caring person with a wonderful personality. We truly enjoyed the time we spent with her and her family. She will be missed by everyone who had the fortune of knowing her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her sons and families.
Carol Arnott
My condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed many conversations with Laurene over the years at St Luke’s Chapel on Rockcliffe base, St Christopher’s Church and Church of Epiphany. She and Mom, (Alice Colwill) sang in the choir for many many years.
Brian and Ann Maxwell
Chris, we were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandmother. To you and your family our sincerest condolences.
Myrtle Townsend
I was sorry to hear of Lurene's passing. She was a dear dear friend to me for many years. My sympathies to her family.
Otley Cullen
You were one of a kind and will be missed every single second.
Love always, your favorite
Much love for the many wonderful childhood memories made with Aunt Laurene, Uncle Geordie and the Cullen boys. I will miss your smile, sense of humor and a hug that conveyed so much. Always ❤️