Passed away in Ottawa on April 2, 2020, in her 89th year after a brief illness, Sophia John Stack (nee Mills). Predeceased by her husband, Edward P. Stack, and her precious infant daughter, Julie Ann. Leaving to mourn: her children, Mary (Laurie Bucci), Robert (Margo Connors) and Edward; and her grandchildren: Christopher (Erika) and Corey (Rachel) Bucci; Sean (Ashley), David (Erica), and Conor (Julia) Stack; and Ily and Lucas Roldan-Stack, and their mother Maria Roldan; and great-grandchildren, Owen, Rebecca, Nolan, Ellis, Rory, and Maggie.
Fresh out of high school in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sophia received teacher training at St. Bride’s College, Littledale. She then taught on the Port au Port Peninsula and in Petty Harbour, where she met Edward.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre for their excellent care.
Cremation has taken place. Because of the current COVID-19 restrictions, Sophia’s remains will stay at Beechwood Funeral Home until a ceremony marking her life can be held and she can be laid to rest with Edward at the National Military Cemetery in Ottawa.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association or to a charity of choice.
« God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep. » 1 Thess 4:14
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Vikas and Susan Khaladkar
Rob and Marga: We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Bob and Rosemary Fowler
Rob and Margo.... We were saddened to hear of the passing of Rob's mother. Please accept our most sincere condolences .
Richard and Barbara LeBlanc
Robert, Margo and family, we offer our sincere condolences for your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. God bless.
Richard and Barbara LeBlanc
Rob, Margo and family, we offer our sincere condolences at this difficult time. We certainly are thinking of you. Take care.
Suzanne Stacey
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Stanley
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Clare Barry and John Collins
Rob and Margo,
So sorry to learn that Rob’s mother recently passed in Ottawa, following a brief illness.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences at your loss. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Clare and John
Mary Anne Stevens
Edward, My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. I hope you are able to cherish your memories of her. My thoughts are with you. Please take care.
Louis Desautels
My most sincere condolences.
Rob and Margo, Susan and I extend our sincere condolences on the death of Rob's mother. The current restrictions on visitation and the ability to extend our sympathies in person only make the event more tragic than usual. But please be assured our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.