Patricia Jane (Pat) Steele
Ottawa HEA sends sad news about long-time member Pat Steele who passed away on March 21, 2025.
Pat was a graduate of U. of Guelph, B.HSc., and Laval University, M.Sc. Dietetics and Biochemistry. Her career was centered in Ottawa with Health Canada, Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Throughout her career, Pat specialized in food labeling, particularly nutrition labeling, and was a proud member of the Dietitians of Canada.
Pat was a graduate of U. of Guelph, B.HSc., and Laval University, M.Sc. Dietetics and Biochemistry. Her career was centered in Ottawa with Health Canada, Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Throughout her career, Pat specialized in food labeling, particularly nutrition labeling, and was a proud member of the Dietitians of Canada.
A donation in Pat’s memory has been sent to the Canadian Home Economics Foundation.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Her funeral will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks Street, Ottawa on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm, with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, the May Court Hospice, the Cornerstone Housing for Women or the charity of your choice.
See Pat's official obituary here:
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Family and friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Her funeral will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks Street, Ottawa on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm, with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, the May Court Hospice, the Cornerstone Housing for Women or the charity of your choice.
See Pat's official obituary here:
Link
Helen Bishop MacDonald
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It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Helen Bishop MacDonald.
Helen was a member of OHEA for a few years after moving to Ottawa from Montreal. She was guest speaker at CHEA conferences and at the Ottawa HEA’s 40th AGM. As a RD, a cookbook author and nutrition spokesperson for the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), Helen’s photo and nutrition tips often appeared in DFC ads in Canadian Living Magazine. To honour Helen, please consider donating to Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research or the Alzheimer Society of Canada. A memorial tree can also be planted in memory of Helen. Please see Helen's official obituary here: Link |
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Karen Didier
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With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Karen Didier. Karen was a past member of OHEA who had worked for many years with Kraft Kitchens and was a past member of OHEIB. Please see her obituary here: Link |
Anyone who wishes to remember Karen may make a donation to the Canadian Home
Economics Foundation.
The CHEF mailing address is: PO Box 2582 Stn. Main, Winnipeg, MB
R3C 4B3. The CHEFoundation is the sole remaining national connection for home economists in
Canada. Support provided to it enables grants for a variety of programs and projects which
improve the quality of life for families and individuals in Canada. These funds help home
economists to carry out home economics research, develop educational tools, conduct public
service projects plus support for post-secondary education related to the home economics
profession.
Please consider donations to the Foundation any time you wish to remember a home economist.
To learn more about the Foundation visit the website at www.chef-fcef.ca
Economics Foundation.
The CHEF mailing address is: PO Box 2582 Stn. Main, Winnipeg, MB
R3C 4B3. The CHEFoundation is the sole remaining national connection for home economists in
Canada. Support provided to it enables grants for a variety of programs and projects which
improve the quality of life for families and individuals in Canada. These funds help home
economists to carry out home economics research, develop educational tools, conduct public
service projects plus support for post-secondary education related to the home economics
profession.
Please consider donations to the Foundation any time you wish to remember a home economist.
To learn more about the Foundation visit the website at www.chef-fcef.ca
Phyllis Meiklejohn
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Phyllis Meiklejohn
A dynamic Home Economics educator, author, mentor. Today we honor Phyllis Meiklejohn and her life’s work and contributions. Anyone who wishes to remember Phyllis may make a donation to the Canadian Home Economics Foundation. The CHEF mailing address is: PO Box 2582 Stn. Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4B3. Please consider donations to the Foundation any time you wish to remember a home economist.
To learn more about the Foundation visit the website at Link.
Please see her official obituary below.
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