Coffey, Sarah Elizabeth, 35, died April 20, 2011, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Sarah is survived and deeply mourned by her partner Christopher Schroeder; their daughter Lainey; her mum Jennifer; her second mum Mary; her brothers Noam and Pablo; her sisters-in-crime: Crystal, Lesley, Kathy, Christena and Gina, and her adopted pressroom brothers and bosses at the Ottawa Citizen. She is predeceased by her loving father, Don Ives.
Heartfelt thanks go out to the staff at the Ottawa General Hospital 5th, 6th and 7th floors, and to the Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital, Palliative Care Unit. With special appreciation to Drs. Bencze, Clark, Touchie, Tucker and Lawlor; Emily and Wendy, and most especially to Peggy Harris and Norine Gagnon.
Sarah exemplified a life full of passion, compassion, humour, determination, loyalty, high-spiritedness, industry and courage. Her love for and devotion to family and friends will remain unparalleled.
Donations in Sarah’s memory can be made to the Bruyere Foundation.
