In Celebration of

Ferne Louise Peever

April 1, 1941 - April 7, 2017

Peever, Ferne Louise (nee Parke)
April 1, 1941 – April 7, 2017

With a lifetime of memories to comfort us and with heavy hearts, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the most gentle and amazing Mother after a brief but stoic fight with cancer. Ferne is predeceased by her beloved sister Myrna Rosebrook, her parents, Boyd and Evelyn Parke, and her Grandmother, Mary Morrison. Cherished Mother of Kim, Geoff, Donna, Scott (Joanne), Lori and Sean. Beloved Grammy to her seven grandchildren: Pam, Kate, Adam, Dan, Kevin, Josh, Jake and her three great grandchildren: Alex, Tyson and Shay. Auntie Ferne will also be sadly missed by her sister Myrna’s children: Cheryl, Darlene, Bob, Chrissie, Steve and their families.
Family and Friends are invited to visit Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue (East of Vanier Parkway), on Friday, April 14, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday April 15, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until the Celebration of Ferne’s life at 11 a.m. in the Sacred Space. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the wonderful and amazing staff of the Ottawa Grace Manor for their kind and compassionate care of Mom during her stay at the Manor; especially in her last days. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in her memory to the Salvation Army Ottawa Grace Manor.

Guestbook

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Cheryl Peever

Entered April 11, 2017 from Alberta

My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all the family

Fairley Ross Baker (Dear Friend)

Entered April 11, 2017 from 264 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107

Ferne was my first friend when I arrived in Ottawa from Scotland in 1950!. We shared so many wonderful childhood adventures together. We loved being outdoors. skating on the canal or at St Lukes rink. As we lived so near the Auditorium across from the museum we went to many events together. We were so resourceful and found ways to see Elvis Presley, Sonja Henie and other famous skaters> Always together, sweet young girls we were totally gifted in achieving our goals! Ferne was a gifted writer & loved Shakespeare. I never knew her mother as she had died when the girls were very young. She was raised by her wonderful, hard working dad who was blind but very aware of everything. It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to my dear dear friend but our joyful memories together live on!

Linda D'Avignon (Family friend)

Entered April 14, 2017 from Ottawa

My deepest condolences to you all. I remember sitting around the kitchen table drinking many cups of tea with Kim and "ma" Peever during high school - she always had good advice for us no matter what was going on at the time. I remember when I was getting married, my Grandmother was making my dress, but I had no idea what fabric to get. Ma Peever said wedding dresses should be made of peau de soie, so that's what I got. My grandmother said it was the best choice!
I will always think of her as a gentle, quiet, but strong woman who understood how confusing the teen years could be and always made me feel welcome in her home. I'm sure you will miss her greatly.

Jean sarault (Co-worker)

Entered April 15, 2017 from Casselman

Sorry to hear about your lost take care Lori.

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