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Submitted by adele on Wed, 08/13/2025 - 08:31:AM

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Hélène Simard, on August 6, 2025, in Ottawa.

She is mourned by her daughters Marie-Josée Houle and Magalie-France Houle, her granddaughter Léah Lafond, her siblings Joceline, Yvon (Françoise), the late Louise (Éric), Marie (Benoît), François, Dominic (Léo), Chantale (Christian), as well as her nieces and nephews: Frédéric (Marie-Josée), Jean-Philippe (Debbie), Maxime (Kareen), Stéphanie (Sebastien), Pierre-Luc (Neda), and Pierre-Olivier (Mélanie). Many other relatives and friends also grieve her loss.

Marie Lucille Hélène Simard was born on December 14, 1950, in Quebec City, daughter of Thérèse Gagné and Édouard Simard. After studying at the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, she married Richard Houle, an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, which led her to move to Victoria, Halifax, Kingston, and Ottawa. She worked as a nurse for over 35 years, most of them at Montfort Hospital. Hélène had a deep love for her daughters, granddaughter, and family. She was a cherished friend to many.

Family, friends, and former colleagues are invited to a visitation to be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa. A second visitation will take place on Saturday, August 23, starting at noon. A celebration of life will follow in the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre at 1:00 p.m., along with a reception.

Her daughters wish to thank the family, friends, and neighbors who supported her in recent months, as well as the emergency services, doctors, and hospital staff at Montfort Hospital. Expressions of sympathy may be made through a donation to the foundation or organization of your choice. Hélène regularly donated to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Ottawa Humane Society, the Canadian Wildlife Federation, the Salvation Army, the Ottawa Mission, the  Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, and the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Denise Livingston

Deepest sympathies to the family . I am deeply saddened to learn of Helen’s passing . I had the privilege of working with her with for many years. She was truly an inspiration to us all.This news is devastating to her former friends at Montfort Hospital . Rest in peace🙏🏻

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Jocelyne Malouin

Nos sympathies aux trois amours d'Hélène, Marie Josée, Magalie, Léah, ainsi qu'à toute sa famille.
Nous offrons également nos condoléances à toutes les amies d'Hélène qui comme nous pleurent sa perte.
Hélène, la belle Hélène, notre amie de toujours, nous ne t'oublierons pas , nous t'aimons.
Jocelyne Malouin Robert Perras

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André Castonguay

Mes sympathies à toutes la famille Simard.

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Bernard Leduc

C'est vraiment une triste nouvelle. Je garde un excellent souvenir d'Hélène comme une infirmière pleine de compassion, de professionnalisme, avec qui il était très agréable de travailler. Toutes mes condoléances à la famille et à ses amis.

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Éric Girard

Mes plus sincères sympathies à la famille. Je conserve de beaux souvenirs d'Hélène, particulièrement lors de ses visites à Québec, alors que Louise était encore avec nous.

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Isabelle Diotte

C’est avec tristesse que j’ai appris le départ d’Hélène. J’ai adoré travailler avec elle au 4A : chaleureuse, humaine et toujours prête à rire.
Je garderai un souvenir précieux de ces beaux moments. Mes condoléances à Marie-Josée, Magalie et toute la famille.

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Marie Josée joseph

Mes condoléances à Marie Josée et Magalie et au revoir à mon amie Hélène avec qui j ai travaillé au 4A pendant plusieurs années à Montfort je garderai de beaux souvenirs d elle. Va en paix ma belle Hélène.

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Mes sincère sympathies à la…

Mes sincère sympathies à la famille et amis.
Ce n’est qu’un au revoir chère Hélène, j’apprécie touts ces beaux moments passés ensemble, que je garde précieusement dans mon cœur. Merci de m’avoir montré la bonté de ton cœur. 🕊️💐🌟

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Odette Pothier Demers

Mes sincères condoléances à la famille, je serai avec vous en pensée.

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Hadjara Mahamane

Triste nouvelle, j'ai travaillé avec Helène au 4A a l'hopital Montfort. Que son âme repose en paix. Amine

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