Ida Lillian "Lilla" Henry

It is with profound sadness and shock that we announce the death of Ida Lillian (Lilla) Henry, which occurred at the Civic hospital, Ottawa, on August 19, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born in Black’s Harbour, New Brunswick on August 17, 1949, to the late Albert and Lois Henry. She is survived by her sisters Ruth (Blair) in Saint John, NB, and Mary-Ellen (Bob) in St. Stephen, NB. She spent her younger years in St. George, NB graduating from Eastern Charlotte Regional High School. She later attended Teacher's College in Fredericton, NB. There she met and married her husband Gary who was then a member of the RCMP in Fredericton. While residing in Fredericton, she taught grade 2 at the Gesner Steet Public School in Oromocto, NB., retiring to raise the children. They had three children Christopher (Jennifer), New York, Lea-Anne (Murray), Edinburgh, Scotland and Mark (Krista), Ottawa. They had five grandchildren, Benjamin, Hannah, William, David and Sophie, whom she loved dearly as Nanny Henry. She and Gary travelled to Scotland, England, Sardinia, Las Vegas, New York, Florida, Mexico and The Dominican Republic as well as on Caribbean cruises. She enjoyed playing sports like basketball, swimming and diving. After moving to Ottawa in 1975, she worked many years as a public servant with the RCMP. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a private family graveside service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern (CHEO) She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family.