With sadness we announce that on March 9, 2019, Mary Veronica Trus (née Jarc) passed away peacefully at Chapel Hill Retirement residence at age 81. Daughter of the late Mary Klemencic and Joseph Jarc, she was the beloved wife of the late John S. Trus for 52 years. She was a loving mother and mother-in-law to David (Nancy), Charlene (Terry) White, Mark (Kathy), Joseph (Moira) and Johnnie (Doris), a devoted grandmother to Peter and Michael, Brennan, Christopher, Alex and Sammy, Julie and Stuart, and friend to so many. Born in Timmins, she married and raised her family in Sault Ste. Marie, then moved to Ottawa after John’s retirement in 1995. She was a gifted teacher, a fully involved parent in all aspects of our lives, an amazing cook and baker, an active member of the church in CWL and hospitality, and a neighbour and friend who generously gave of her time and talents. Friends are invited to pay their respects at the Kelly Funeral Home (1255 Walkley Rd., Ottawa) on Friday evening, March 15 from 6-9 pm. Funeral mass is Saturday, March 16 at Holy Cross Church (685 Walkley Rd., Ottawa) at 10 a.m., followed by reception. In memoriam donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Dementia Society of Ontario are appreciated.
