It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Isabelle Heafey Wilkie on June 5, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Madeleine Forget and the late Russell Heafey. She is survived by her loving husband Kenneth Wilkie (55 years). Her sisters: Claire, Jocelyne (late Jean-Guy Legault), Monique, Lorraine (René Loyer) and her brothers Michel and Gilbert. She will be dearly missed by her goddaughter Annie, her husband Ion and her children Nicola and Ana, who were like grandchildren to her. As well as numerous nieces and nephews, great-grandnieces and nephews, and many friends who were so important to her.
A celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Beechwood Cemetery (280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa ON K1L 8A6). A visitation will take place at 1 p.m., followed by the Celebration at 2 p.m.
Donations in Isabelle's memory to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or the organization of your choice would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Manon (Rainville) Hendry
Odette Marsan
Le sourire contagieux d'Isabelle et sa joie de vivre resteront gravés dans nos mémoires à tout jamais.
Daniel Bernique et Isabel de Araujo
Our deepest sympathies ! She was a great lady
Dawn Styan
My heartfelt condolences to Ken and family during this difficult time. Former colleague of Ken.
Jean Villeneuve
Condoléances à toute la famille.
Camille and Jason Bieman
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Ken, her family and friends. Isabelle had such a way about her. Her style, her laugh and her great sense of humor. RIP.
Michelle , Lionel Carriere
My deepest sympathies Ken as well as Isabelle’s family she was a great friend and will be missed by many rest in peace my friend. Nous t’aimons.
Raymonde Marcoux
J’ai connu Isabelle à la danse en ligne à Mifo. Nous sommes devenues amies. Je me souviendrai d’Isabelle pour son sens de l’humour, sa générosité et son dévouement. My deepest condoléances Ken and Isabelle family. My thoughts are with you during this painful time.
Claire Richardson
It is with great sorrow to learn of the passing of my good friend and colleague of the past 57 years. I have fond memories of teaching together, sharing our lunch hours, laughs and many other great memories over the years. Our sincerest condolences and love to Ken and family. You will forever be in my thoughts and heart.
Michelle Thomas
Dear Ken and Heafey family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Isabelle was a lovely woman and while I had not seen her for many years, I have fond memories of our celebrations together.
May God bless her soul and comfort you all.
My sincere condolences to Ken and family. So sorry to hear about Isabelle’s passing. I used to work with Ken.