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Karen Elizabeth Rivington
June 16, 1949 - October 17, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">RIVINGTON, Karen Elizabeth <br />(n&eacute;e McClave) <br />June 16th, 1949 &ndash; October 17th, 2015 <br /> <br />Karen Rivington, much loved wife of Dr. Robert Rivington. <br />Proud mother of Katherine (Andrew Edwards) and Andrea (Dr. Matthew Weir). <br />Adoring grandmother of Vanessa, Bradley and Anna Weir. <br />Predeceased by her parents Stuart and Kathleen McClave. <br />Survived by her brother Martin (Wenda) <br />and Bob&rsquo;s siblings, Diana, Louise (Brian Brownlee) and David, <br />her niece, nephews and her extended family. <br /> <br />Karen had a rich and fulfilling life. She enjoyed her teaching career <br />and had a gift of explaining concepts using logic and reason. <br />She valued her many close friendships and <br />cared deeply for her friends and family. <br />She was often a shoulder to support others. <br /> <br />A breast cancer diagnosis over 25 years ago, changed the course of Karen&rsquo;s life. <br />Despite her illness, she was able to see her children grow and thrive. <br />She enjoyed times with friends, family and travelled whenever the opportunity was present. <br />She was able to rise to the occasion, <br />leaving many wondering how she could achieve what she did. <br />She faced her treatment with determination that was inspirational. <br /> <br />She was guided skillfully through this very long and often difficult disease <br />by dedicated health care providers. <br />She would especially wish to acknowledge <br />Dr. Vincent Young for his many years of efforts, caring and advice. <br />Dr. Richard Mimeault for his skill and support, <br />and in recent weeks by <br />Dr. Louise Coulombe for her devoted care. <br />Karen appreciated the professionalism and care <br />provided by so many nurses. <br />To each of them, the family sends their sincere gratitude. <br /> <br />Family and friends may pay their respects at <br />Capital Funeral Home &amp; Cemetery <br />3700 Prince of Wales Dr. <br />613-692-1211 <br />on Saturday October 24th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. <br />A celebration of Karen&rsquo;s life will be held in the chapel <br />on Sunday October 25th at 11 am. <br />In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to <br />the Ottawa Hospital Foundation (cost centre #995126500) <br />to support advanced education and training <br />for outpatient clinical chemotherapy nurses. <br /></div>