
Brian Douras Monaghan
Peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, leaving behind his cherished wife Vera (née Edmonds) of 55 years; his children Sheila (Philip Sim), Shannon (David MacDonald), Sherri-Lee (Jeremy Russell), Erin, Kerri (Alan Patrick), Sean (Laura Haché) and Kenny; his grandchildren David, Devon, Matthew, Amanda, Courtney, Colin, Kayla, Anthony, Jonathan, Brittni, Tara, Declan, Ryanne, Quinton and Piper; his great-grandchildren Isabelle, Ethan and Taylor; his sister Leona (Harry Lalonde); extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Margaret; his children Colleen, Michael and Sean; his brothers Kenneth and Patrick and his sisters Dorothy and Kathleen. Brian's greatest gift to his family was the love and caregiving he provided to Vera following her strokes. Brian's family would like to thank the staff of the Ottawa ALS Clinic and the ALS Society for their care and guidance. You will have our continued support. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home-Barrhaven Chapel, 3000 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, ON, 6 13-823-4747 on Sunday, February 24, 2013, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Monday, February 25, 2013 to St. Elizabeth Church, 1303 Leaside Avenue for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Starwood "Family Support Group" would be appreciated. The incredible care and respect Brian received on a daily basis permitted him to face his illness with courage and dignity.