Melanie McTigue, 44 of Stittsville ON passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 21, 2023.
While her death was tragic and sudden, her legacy will live on in her loving daughter Celiah, her devoted mother Michele Rowe, her big brother Shawn Ebbs, dear friend Jeff Lalonde, as well as 7 nieces/nephews, a beautiful step daughter and son in law and 3 wonderful grandchildren (Yes! This gorgeous 44-year-old was a grandmother! We all blame her loving husband Geoff!)
Melanie will be remembered by a huge community of friends and colleagues in Ottawa, Kingston, and Mons, Belgium where she spent 3 years looking after the housing needs of many Canadian families as the Canadian Forces housing coordinator at NATO HQ SHAPE. On return from Belgium Melanie requalified as a realtor and was part of the team at Century 21 and then Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty. Wherever she went and whomever she met, Melanie made a lasting impression by her fabulous smile, warm personality, and deep concern for the welfare of others. She was easily recognized by her “quick” arrivals at showings in her black BMW which she loved so much.
She loved her Sunday/Fundays which she adored spending with her favourite people watching movies by a fire!
Melanie never lost her zest for life and its attractions! She still loved amusement rides at an age where the rest of us would really rather just watch. Her most treasured time of year was Christmas and she loved to celebrate it with the energy of a child. She adored the snow, lights, movies, music, decorations, trees and sharing it all with family!
Melanie had a passionate love affair with travel, great food (especially Greek), music, chocolate, and most of all time with cherished family and friends, and of course her pets. She never met an animal of any kind she didn’t love (except for those darned wasps), and they loved her right back (except for those darned wasps). For all of us that knew Melanie, we learned quickly she gave love the way it was intended: without condition or reservation, and with unbridled enthusiasm.
Our dear Melanie, your mom will hold you in her heart until she holds you once again in heaven.
A ceremony and follow on celebration of life will be held at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave, Vanier ON K1L 8A6 on November 7, 2023 at 1pm.
Melanie’s family wishes to recognize and express enormous gratitude to the staff at Queensway Carleton ICU for their unmatched compassion, humanity and care. Melanie could not have been in gentler or more loving hands.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute in memory of Melanie would be most gratefully received. In Memory - University of Ottawa Heart Institute (convio.net)
Digital Guestbook
Marc Charbonneau for OCC 612
Helen & Adam Barsby
Sending our deepest sympathies to your family. You were wonderful in your role at SHAPE and so full of life and love. The world has lost a dynamo and your family lost a treasure.
Jacob Ebbs
I will hug you to my heart for the reste of my life Matante
Sarah-Jane Maitland Danielowitsch
My deepest condolences. There are absolutely no words. She will be so missed by all those that knew her. She left a lasting impression on everyone she had an encounter with.
Mel and I went to grade school together. We stayed in touch as she switched schools, as we grew up, and as we began our own families. We chatted from time to time, and would talk about our childhood and the good times. She will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during the very difficult time. She was a beautiful woman inside and out and truly a shining light on earth. Sending lots of love. Xo
Marcel & Elaine Hallé
Our deepest condolences to the family. We are grateful for having known Melanie during our time in Belgium; her bright and smiling face and her tremendous contribution to the Canadian community at SHAPE was certainly appreciated. She left us far too early...
Tim
An incredible mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend and more and now an angel up in heaven just like she was on earth. RIP Mel.
Edith
Un départ inattendu et précipité qui nous a tous pris par surprise. Melanie, tu nous as quitté sans nous laisser la chance de te dire au revoir mais je sais que tu sauras veiller sur nous et que ta joie de vivre demeurera toujours dans nos mémoires.
David White
Words are still escaping me. Mel you will missed terribly by all who you touched. It was impossible to not smile when you were present.
Ann Gregory
Geoff, Celiah and family,
When I heard the news of Mel's passing I was in shock and complete denial. I can't imagine how it has been for you. In fact, I had to Google it because I didn't believe that it was true.
May you cherish the wonderful memories together, and take strength in one another. I send you all heartfelt condolences and the deepest of sympathies.
While I only met Mel a few times, she was a ray of sunshine and warmth.
Take care of yourselves and one another. Wishing you strength at this most difficult time.
Josiane and Ed Roberds
Nous sommes vraiment désolés de la perte soudaine de Mélanie. Elle était si pleine d’énergie et de joie de vivre. Vous êtes tous dans nos prières.
Melanie's condo neighbours would to extend their heartfelt condolences to family and friends. We are truly saddened to have known her for only a short time but grateful to have been able to call her friend. We will miss her laughter
Sincerely on behalf of our OCC 612 Community,
Marc Charbonneau, president