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Submitted by adele on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 09:30:AM

After a brave battle with cancer, Ginette Bocage-Brown passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.  Ginette was born March 4th, 1944, in Roberval, QC, to parents Bernardin Beaucage and Carmel Roux.  She leaves behind Leighton, her husband of 53 years, her two sons Patrick (Rachel) and Ian (Aimy) and her five beloved grandchildren Jake, Jason, Emmett, Evelyn and Elise.  She was pre-deceased by sisters Rejeanne, Lizette and Louise and survived by siblings Normand (Celine), Michelle (Jacques), Francine (Michel) and Diane (Denis) and 13 nieces and nephews. 

After completing university and teacher training, Ginette began her professional career in Roberval.  In 1965, she accepted the challenge of moving to Peterborough to help develop and implement a new French language training program.  This proved so successful that she was recruited to help implement a similar program for the Canadian Military elementary schools in Germany.  Four years in Germany allowed her to travel extensively throughout Europe and cemented her passion for travel which she would continue to enjoy for the rest of her life.

Upon returning to Ottawa in 1970, she accepted a teaching job on the Rockcliffe airbase at Vincent Massey School.   There, she met Leighton to whom she was married on July 3rd, 1971. They later had two sons, Patrick (1976) and Ian (1979). These two young and active boys caused Ginette to passionately refocus her attention on family matters.

She was committed to volunteering and selflessly giving her time to numerous organizations and community efforts, including Children’s International Summer Villages (CISV), Friendship Force, Elisabeth-Bruyère Health Center and Notre-Dame Cathedral, welcoming and helping new Canadians successfully transition to their new lives in Canada.   Her passion for travel brough her to many memorable places throughout the world where she created lasting friendships.  Of her many travels, highlights included several trips to Germany, Belgium, Holland, Japan, Mexico, Italy and to her favourite destination, the city of Rome.  Her later years found her enjoying her favourite activities of gardening, cottage time enjoying nature and precious moments with her grandchildren.  Ginette cherished and maintained personal relationships with many lifelong friends.  

Visitation will take place on Monday, September 23rd in the Sacred Space at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, from 12:30PM. A Celebration of Life ceremony will begin at 2PM and will be followed by a reception.  

We would like to thank the devoted and caring staff at Maison de L'Est hospice for the exceptional care she received in her final days. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Ginette would be appreciated.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/16/2024 - 07:23:PM

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Joe O'Sullivan

Condolences to the family. Ginette was a woman with endless energy. She cared for everyone. She will be greatly missed by everyone.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/17/2024 - 09:09:PM

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Lee Frank Rice and famity

Our deepest condolences to you Leighton and your sons our thoughts and prayers are with you's at this difficult time

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 09:50:AM

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John and Anna LaBrecque

John and I are so sorry for your loss, Leighton and family. Ginette was a truly great lady. We have so many fond memories of times spent together and enjoying her incredible desserts and homemade chocolates. May she rest in peace.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 09/19/2024 - 09:42:PM

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Madeleine FORTIER

Je me souviens d’une personne très douce et généreuse. Mes plus profondes et sincères condoléances.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 09/21/2024 - 08:32:AM

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Amal, Kinda and Nicole Abou Jrab

Sincere sympathies to the whole family for your big loss.
Ginette was one of our musketeers who helped us feel like we're home when we came to Canada in 2017 with her help, kindness and shiny smile.
We will keep thinking and pray for her and for her family.
Our memories will live on forever.
We love you our dear Ginette.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 09/21/2024 - 11:25:AM

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Évelyne Buchbinder Watier

Parmi toutes ses qualités la chaleur de son accueil est celle qui me vient tout de suite à l’esprit pour la décrire.
On s’est connues seulement 20 ans, c’est trop court.
Mes condoléances à toute sa famille.
Évelyne

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 09/22/2024 - 07:11:AM

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Peter Johnstone

Deepest condolences Leighton, Patrick, Ian and family, Ginnette will be sadly missed, she always focussed on family, she was the glue that brought everybody together. A wonderful cook and hostess. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Linda, Peter, Kevin, Kenneth and Ethan.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 09/22/2024 - 09:31:AM

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Mme Nicole Léger Pilon Salaberry de Valleyfield

Sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Mes pensées sont avec vous.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 09/22/2024 - 08:09:PM

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Madeleine Cloutier

Ginette était une grande dame, une noble dame dans tous les sens du mot. Toujours et en tout temps, elle recherchait la perfection dans tout...pour tous...
Son rire, ses chants, ses pleurs nous touchaient au plus profond de l'être.
Partager des moments avec Ginette représentait pou nous tous, une Fête pour l'Àme,un banquet d'amour sans cesse renouvelé. Que dire de plus....
De mon côté, je la manquerai immensément mais j'ai la certitude que de l'Autre côté de la Rive ou elle se trouve, elle saura nous éclairer, nous inspirer, nous guider.
Un gros merci à cette femme lumineuse d'avoir su partager des moments de pur bonheur avec moi.
Maintenant, ma belle Ginette, repose en Paix!!!
Ta fidèle amie, Madeleine

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/23/2024 - 09:23:AM

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Moira Davis

My sincere condolences to Leighton on the passing of his wife. I have many happy happy memories of working with Leighton at Vincent Massey school.

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