Peacefully after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Ross and John (Julie). Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Kelly and Megan. Dear sister of William (Donna) and Virginia Gerrior (the late Donald). Predeceased by her parents Elsie (nee Warrington) and William Smith and by her sister Cheryl. She will be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respects at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Cremation to follow. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Lourdes, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. For those who desire in memoriam donations, please consider the Hospice at May Court, 114 Cameron Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 0X1 or a charity of your choice.