Liliane, daughter of the late Antoinette Motard and the late Émile Charette, died peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital on August 23, 2023 at age 91, with her family by her side. Liliane leaves her loving husband and life partner of 71 years, Jean-Paul. She will be dearly missed by her children, Andrée (Walter), Jean (Elizabeth), Louis (Anne) and Pierre (Chantel); grandchildren Nadia (Kenny), Geneviève (Erik), Emilie (Simon), Jean-François (Valerie), Corinne, Gabrielle, Mathieu, Nicholas, Patrick, Michael, and James; great-grandchildren Celia, Sophie, and Josephine; all her nieces and nephews; and close friends.
She will be fondly remembered by her sister Thérèse Béland (late Roger), her brother Gérard Charette (late Simone), her brother-in-law Louis-Marcel Desjardins (Yvonne) and her sister-in-law Yolande Boudreau (Rhéal).
Liliane was predeceased by her sisters Denise Corbin (late Aldéo) and Simone Michaelsen (late Odd), half-sisters Pierrette Bédard (late Rosario) and Françoise Kingsley (late Oscar), half-brothers Jean-Paul Charette (late Jacqueline), Raoul Charette (late Jeannine) and Marcel Charette (late Liliane), and sister-in-law Jacqueline Bélanger (late Robert).
Liliane and Jean-Paul traveled extensively throughout the world over many years and Liliane made it a point to keep up with current affairs and world news. Liliane had an ever-present infectious smile and enjoyed, most of all, time spent with her family and friends.
The family expresses gratitude to the extremely caring and compassionate staff at the Ottawa General Hospital and, especially, to Dr. Peter Munene, Dr. Adrianna Bruni, and their Palliative Care team. Many thanks to Dr. Ruth Farey, Vanessa, Sherry, Susan, and the rest of the Maplewood Retirement Home staff.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life ceremony to be held at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 10 a.m. A reception will follow on site.
In memoriam donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation or the Ottawa Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Rick and Carol Filipetti
Nadia Potoczny
Your infectious laugh and your unconditional love was like no other. The countless memories, the hours spent on the phone and the support you provided me will forever be with me! You will forever be missed and I will always be proud to say you were my grandmother! Je t aime xo
Philippe Bedard
I will never forget tante Liliane she was a drear friend living and caring !
Mary Anne Potoczny, Soo, Ontario.
To Mr. Desjardins, Walter, Andree and Nadia, and all Desjardins families: so sorry to hear of the loss of Liliane. Yes, I have fond memories of her during the time I spent in Ottawa and the visits that we had. She was a good and kind lady. I know she will be missed by many. You are all ln my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Take good care!
Sincerely, Mary Anne Potoczny, Soo, Ont.
Nancy Desjardins
Your giggle and laugh were always such a comfort. So loving and caring to your grandchildren. You will always hold such a special place in my heart. The beautiful memories will last a life time.
Carole Michaelsen et Peter Grou
Cher oncle Jean-Paul, Andrée, Jean, Louis, Pierre et vos familles.
C'est avec tristesse que nous avons appris du décès de tante Liliane, partie rejoindre ses sœurs Simone et Denise, ainsi que plusieurs autres qui lui sont bien aimées.
Nous gardons de beaux souvenirs de tante Liliane, son sourire chaleureux, son rire contagieux et sa douce personne.
Nous souhaitons que vos multiples souvenirs et moments partagés vous apportent confort durant ce moment difficile.
Nous vous envoyons tous, du courage et beaucoup d'amour!!
Carole et Peter
Lyse. Goneau
Sincères condoléances à oncle Jean~Paul et toute la famille. Mes pensées et prières sont avec vous.
Monique Béland-Edwards
Cher oncle Jean-Paul, Andrée, Louis, Pierre, et vos familles, je vous offre mes plus profondes condoléances et partage votre peine durant cette épreuve. Toutefois, je me console à la pensée d'avoir vu tante Liliane une dernière fois avant son décès, en compagnie de Thérèse, ma mère et sa soeur aînée. Je garderai toujours de bons souvenirs de tante Liliane pour sa générosité, son hospitalité, son amour de la famille, son enthousiasme débordant et sa personnalité chaleureuse.
Monique Béland-Edwards, Jamila Edwards, Karrenga Edwards
Jacinta Barroso
Dearest Jean Paul, Jean, Liz, Louis, Anne, Pierre and the entire Desjardins Family. I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in eternal peace.
With love,
Jacinta Barroso
Jean Yves Pelletier
Cher Jean-Paul, chers membres de la famille, recevez mes très sincères condoléances suite à la disparition de Liliane. Toute ma famille se joint à moi : Fernande et Guy Pelletier, familles de Louise Colonnier et de feu Paul Colonnier (Marie Louise Civetta).
Dearest Jean Paul, Andree, Walter, Nadia and the entire Desjardins Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful matriarch. She was a wonderful woman who loved and lived life to the fullest. May your many wonderful memories comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.
With sincerest condolences
Rick and Carol (Potoczny) Filipetti
Windsor
May she rest in God’s peace.