Passed away peacefully in Ottawa on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the Riverpath Retirement Residence; age 79 years. She was the loving mother of Silvina Almeida and cherished grandmother of Olivier León Young. Henriette will also be sadly missed by many friends met while growing up and living most of her life in Ottawa, working in the Government of Canada, and her time in Brazil. She has built many lifelong friendships and made special friends and memories throughout different times of her life and travels. Her friends will be remembered forever in her heart. Henriette se souviendra toujours de ses très chères amies.
The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the caring staff of Riverpath Retirement Residence for providing such dedicated and comfortable care to Henriette in her time with them.
Henriette has shown much strength and courage fighting hard against her Parkinson’s Disease of 15 years. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her memory towards Parkinson’s Canada.
Family and friends are invited to Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, for a Graveside Service at 12:30 p.m. followed by a Reception from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Charlotte Brennan
I will remember how deeply Henrietta cared about her daughter, Silvina. She was happy to meet her friends and always welcoming. She loved to hear about how we spent our time together while out and about and wanted very much to teach me how to make real tourtière. My sincere condolences, mon amie. ?
Joanne Gagnon
Grâce à toi Henriette, j'ai pu faire la belle rencontre de Silvina. Je te remercie d'avoir été dans ma vie! Surveille-bien Silvina et Olivier de là-haut! Mes sympathies Silvina et Olivier, je pense à vous très fort! xox
Marie-Pierre R.
Très chers Silvina et Olivier, je suis profondément attristée par le départ d’Henriette et je partage votre chagrin.
Pour lui rendre hommage, conservons les beaux souvenirs et n’oublions pas son courageux combat contre la maladie. Elle est maintenant libérée et elle demeurera toujours avec nous dans nos pensées et nos cœurs. Je vous souhaite beaucoup de courage et vous envoie tout mon amour
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Sara H.
I will always remember Ms. Almeida’s beautiful smile - welcoming us teenage girls into her home for our Kris Kringle celebrations or fun girl gatherings, supporting our Flute Quartet events and her genuine interest in getting to know all of Silvina’s friends always asking us about our lives and families. Silvina and Olivier my deepest condolences to you both. Sending you lots of love ?? she is looking down on you from above ?xo
Kaylea
I only got to know Henriette for the last 2 years at Riverpath. Right away she was so opening to me, we just clicked and a great friendship was formed, we went through all the good and the bad times together. She was a strong and extraordinary person and it was such an honour getting to know her the way I did. She will truly be missed by so many, the world is already a lot less brighter without her in it❤️
My deepest condolences to Silvina and Olivier
Nikki Laroche
I cherish memories of working with Henrietta and our Girls meet up. I will miss her forever. Silvia and Olivier my condolences to you. She loved and bragged about both of you. You were her life. I will miss her.
Ruth Silbert
Dear Silvina - Shannon and I are so saddened to hear of the passing of your mom. We never met Olivier but if he is like you, he is very blessed and deeply loved. I hope you remember us from 40 Arthur St. We lived there in the apartment next to Suzanne’s with Rachael and Conor. We have so many happy memories of that time with Suzanne and you and your family. Sending much love and condolences from Moncton, New Brunswick (our new home).
Christine Pendragon
I worked with and learned from Henriette when I first started at Global Affairs.I remember many things including her retirement countdown clock! She told ais stories of her years in Brazil
She will be missed. My sympathies to Silvina and family.
Philippe et Ada
Chère Silvina,
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toi et Olivier à la suite du décès de Henriette. Nous savons le courage qu'elle a eu et admirons ton dévouement et ton amour envers ta maman. Qu'elle repose en paix et que Dieu veille sur vous avec amour.
Ada et Philippe
We have lost a wonderful friend. Henriette will continue to live in our memory forever.