Eva Piche
March 27, 1926 – December 8, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother Eva on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 94 years with her sons by her side. Beloved mother of Kenneth (Joyce), Robert (Bernice) and Marty (Alma). Cherished Grandmother to Marc, Andrea (Ted), Kim and Sheri (Landon). A very special Great Grandma to Matthew, Lauren, Devin, Danika, Kalev, Kristjan and Andren. A special mother-in-law to Rejean Carreau.
Eva was predeceased by her husband, Alton Piche, her daughter, Joanne Carreau, her parents, Martin and Anna Panik, and her sister, Anna Chaplin and her brother-in-law, Norman Chaplin.
Mom arrived in Canada from Javornik, Czechoslovakia in 1933 at the age of seven. She attended elementary school and KLCVI in Kirkland Lake before working for the government in Ottawa to obtain her grade 12 equivalency. After working one more year in the Capital, she returned home to marry our dad. When Dad passed suddenly in 1968, Mom re-entered the work force accepting a secretarial position at KLCVI in the Student Services department for Mr. Doug Cooper. She loved it so much that she remained there for 18 years until her retirement.
Mom lived a selfless life helping and loving her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren until her death. “Nanny” will be remembered and cherished forever.
The family would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Kurki, Betty Smallwood and the staff of the Kirkland and District Hospital who treated Mom with exemplary care and compassion. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
As per Eva’s wishes there will be no funeral service. A private family gathering will take place in the spring of 2021.
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Shelly Delean
My deepest sympathies to the Piche family.
Roger Daoust
Dear Ken, Robert, Marty and family. So sorry for the loss of your cherished mother.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Roger and Irene Stewart
Sorry for your loss Robert and Bernice and your extended family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elena Jackson
Thinking of you at this time and sending sincere Condolences.
Robert Turcotte
Hi Bob & Bernice & family was sorry to hear of such a great women passing away . My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time .
Bob Turcotte
Shawn Theriault
To Marty , Rob and family’s. I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was true treasure who lived life on the positive side and it showed in her children. You will all be in my thoughts
Michel and Rita Carreau
To the Piche family,
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Michel and Rita
I will always remember Mrs. Piche’s warm and welcoming smile when I saw her at KLCVI, and later on here in Ottawa. She will be missed.
Michel
Ralph Doner
The Piche Family
It was with deep sorrow to learn of the passing of Eva. She will ever be remembered as a WONDERFUL LADY. When I joined the Student Services department I soon realized that she was an essential member of our department. Students would come to the department just to see Mrs. Piche. The love, comfort and support they received from her was truly cherished. Her being a part of KLCVI helped to make it the best school ever. My family and I send our sincere condolences to the Piche Family.
Jack Lee
To the Piche family.
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
I remember working with Eva , she was such a good helper to us in the student service department at KLCVI. Eva was always willing and capable of handling the extra paper work for us to prepare for activities such as grade 8 orientation, parent open house, and University/College visitations. Eva also worked extremely hard during student time table conflicts, and during University/College application time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult time.
Barb and Jack
Minnie Joyce Wright
So sorry for your loss Rob and Bernice and family. Speak often of the good times. They will guide you through these sad ones. You are in my prayers.
John McNamara
My condolences to the Piche family on the passing of their mom and grandmother. Her long life of memories will remain and hopefully that will bring some comfort in the days ahead. Sending prayers along and may our good Lord give you strength, peace and comfort during the coming days.
Suzanne and Gerald Toupin
To the Piche family,
Please accept our genuine condolences in this difficult time. Your mother/grand mother was a joy to know and we hope the precious memories you carry in your heart will help you through this challenging time.
Gordon and Mireille Krupa
So sorry to hear of your great lost Bernice, Rob and families.
We offer you our condoléances and prayers in these times of loneliness and suffering. May you find peace and comfort in each other.
Adrien & Stella
Dear Bob, Bernice & family
Extending our deepest sympathy to you for your loss.
Thinking of you during this sad and difficult time.
Our prayers are with you.🙏
Kevin Melong
I am saddened to hear of Mrs. Piche’s passing. I have fond memories of terrorizing her in the guidance office in High school and her only laughing at me, and then later in life, becoming best friends with Marty.
The family she raised are second to none; the nicest people you will ever meet, and are absolutely a true reflection of herself. Rest in peace Mrs P.
God bless all of the family, miss you guys
Kevin
Laurie Bassett
Dear Rob, Bern, Kim, Sheri, Marty, Ken, and families. Your Mom/Grandma, and Great-Grandma was a wonderful lady. I feel as though I have lost one of my own. May Mrs. Piche rest with Al and Joanne until you meet again. With sincere condolences, Laurie
Brian and Gale Hamilton
Kenny, Rob, Marty and families
We were very sorry to hear of the death of your mother. She was always so pleasant and, certainly added to the atmosphere of the school with her friendliness , great sense of humour and her ability to interact with everyone! A wonderful lady.—Brian and Gale
Lucy Levesque
To the Piche family
My condolences for your loss. I remember Mrs Piche at KLCVI, she was always smiling and asking how you were and she even put up with the bunch of us everyday. She will be remembered and missed.
Lucy Levesque
Marie Naylor
Sending a big hug to Marty during this sad time.
Janice Viskovich
To the Piche family,
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of Mrs. Piche. No time is easy to lose your mother/grandmother, but this time of year is especially lonesome. You are all in my thoughts as you adjust to the new normal. She always had a kind smile and hello whenever you met. Rest in peace.
Ines Robazza
I was so sorry to hear of Eva’s passing. My sincere condolences to the entire Piche families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time in your lives. May your wonderful memories of such a dear lady bring you consolation. Rest in Peace Eva Piche.
Vikki
So sorry for your loss. Sending love to you all.
Vikki, Peter and Samuel
Joan Butt
My deepest sympathy to the Piche family.
Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Sincerely,
Joan Butt
Andy Attwater
Condolences on the passing of your mother Mark and the Piche family
Jacl
I am sad to learn about Eva’s passing condolences to her Family
Elizabeth Arbour
So very sorry for your loss. RIP Mrs. Piche. She was the best.
Liana Cooper
As a child, I have such fond memories of stopping in to see my dad (Doug Cooper, I am the middle of his 3 children) in the guidance office. Mrs. Piche was always so genuinely happy to see us and ask us what we were up to. (I also remember her giving us her chair on wheels to go out in the hall and push each other down the wheelchair ramp in it! She often giggled at that!) She was such a lovely, pleasant person and I know that my dad so enjoyed , trusted and valued working with her all of those years. She is a lovely memory for the Cooper clan and know that she will be missed be all of her family. Our condolences.
Maureen (McBain) Perepelkin
Oh Piche family! I am so sorry to read of your Moms passing. Her patience in dealing with young me would have tried a saint, but never your Mom. Our parents may be gone, but they are never forgotten. We are who we are because of them.
Gerry Mallette
Marty, Rob
My deepest condolences . Although I haven’t seen your mom in all these years, I stiil remember to this day her warm pleasent nature. She was always smiling . Our thoughts are with you and your loved ones.
Sharon Quenneville
Deepest sympathies to the Piche family
Louise Carreau
I was saddened to hear about Mrs Piche’s passing. Through the years I always enjoyed my conversations with her and admired her courage. My sympathies to the family.
Mary Sangiuliano Peters
I was so very sorry to hear the news of the loss of your Mom. I remember her well from our time as neighbours on Third St. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
June and Chuck Wallsten
To the Piche family,
Our deepest condolences. She was a great lady. When I worked at KLCVI she was a calm person who gave guidance to rookie teachers. As I remember, she participated in some of Doug Cooper’s practical jokes.
June and Chuck Wallsten
Lynn Sangiuliano Cronin
So sorry to hear of Mrs Piche’s passing. I have fond memories of your family when we lived on Third Street. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Roy
My deepest condolences to you and your family
Brian Stratford and Cori Clement
Condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.
Stan Fox
Rest In peace Mrs. P.
Sincere Condolences to All Family
A Truly Great Lady with an unforgettable smile.
Stan and Valerie Fox
Lori Davis
Rob, Marty, Ken and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a lovely lady. My deepest sympathy.
francine charbonneau
my deepest sympathy to the pice family
Helen Miller
Rob, Bernice and families, so sorry for your loss. My condolences
Marjorie and Paul Harvey
Marty and families. So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a sweet, kind lady. Cherish your memories.
Donna Hanson
Kim, Bob, Bernice, Ken, Joyce and Families:
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. I’ve heard many wonderful stories about this lady. Keep your precious memories in your heart and they will comfort you always.
Lawrence Sampson
To Rob, Ken , and Marty and all your respective families, please accept my condolences regarding the passing of ur Mom. I am certain she will be sadly missed.
Alison Fantin
So sorry for your loss – thinking of all of you.
Al Diane & Abby Charbonneau
Dear Piche Family:
Sending our sincere sympathies to you all!
This lovely Lady will truly be missed!
May God Bless her and keep her!❤️❤️
LEE BALLANTYNE
Mrs. Piche (I would never call her Eva) was like a second mom to me when we lived next door to her on Hudson Bay Ave. Beans and wieners for Saturday lunch when we came back from the playground. Bandaids when we had cuts.
And she obviously impacted hundreds of lives through her work at KLCVI.
What a wonderful, productive, loving life.
I may not have seen her for decades, but I will never forget her.
Lila Charette
So very sorry to hear of Eva’s passing. We became good friends during the days when we both lived on Third St. We met up usually after work on Fridays for a dinner at the old Princess restaurant. Such a fine lady and friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Keep her memory close. Lila (Kilian)Charette
Stan Galda
I taught at klcvi and knew Eva through her work at student services. A beautiful person in every respect, a people person who was very suited to working with students. RIP.
Larry Emily Boisvert
Our sincere condolences to the Piche family. Memories will live in your hearts forever. You all have a very special angel watching over all of you.
Réjean Carreau
I am so very sorry to hear of mom Piche passing. Eva is a woman for who my admiration of her courage and dedication to her family had no boundaries. Having the privilege of having her in my home with her beautiful daughter for many years. Loved doing crossword puzzles with her on my days off. She will be missed. My sincere sympathies to the whole family .
Judy (Cale) Gervais
Condolences to The Piche Family at this very sad and difficult time….so sorry for your loss.
Bob Zidar
I worked with Eva at KLCVI…it was my pleasure..she was a special person. RIP
Nat and Joyce Reed
We were so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, Rob. She was such a gracious, wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bernice and the family at this time.
Louis Gauthier
My sincere condolences to the Piche family and uncle Reg on the loss of Nanny. May she Rest In Peace.
Tina Rozich
Rob, Bernice and families, please accept my sincere condolences, words can not express the sadness at this difficult time. You have been so lucky to have such a wonderful gem as your mother. Cherish all the wonderful memories💕💕
Sandy Menard
I am so very sorry for your loss..I am with all of you in Heart and Prayer..R.I.P. Lovely Lady…
Pat Kiely
So sorry for your loss. May she R I P
Terry and Claire Schonfeldt
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So many beautiful memories to comfort you during this time of loss. Eva left much love behind. Rest In Peace dear Eva.
Michael Laurie Doyon
I’m so very sorry to hear of Eva’s passing. She and Al were like second parents to me.
I’ll always remember her laughter and sense of humour.
My prayers are with the whole family at this time. May God Bless you.
Anne Malette
Marty mr condolence to you and your famly
Anne Malette
Mr.Piche my thought and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss and saddness .
Anne larocque malette
My condolences , Mr Piche to your family , my thought and prayers are with you all ,at this time of lose and saddness
Nora Piche
The Piche family. My deepest sympathies. Heaven has gained a beautiful Angel. Rest in peace Eva.
Nora Piche.
Maurice Poirier
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother!
Lynn snd Frank spinato
Rob ,Bernice, Kim , Sheri and families. Sorry to hear of ur moms passing. Such a sweet lady. She will be missed Thinking of all of you at this time.
Wendy MacKinnon
Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Love Archie and Wendy
John and Pauline Gauthier
Extending our deepest sympathy during this time.Our prayers and blessings are with you .
Darren Phillips
sorry for your loss. my condolences.
Sylvane O'Brien/ Derek Bracher
Ken , Joyce and family know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending you our sincerest condolences.
Sid and Yvonne Menard
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing , Condolences to you Rob and Bernice and families, she was a beautiful soul, rest easy Mrs Piche.
Gail Davis
So sorry for your loss Rob, Bernice and family. Treasure all your wonderful memories.