Obituary of Varda Elizabeth DESLANDES

March, 5, 1931 – Chardonnières, Haiti March, 22, 2015 – Calgary, AB Varda passed away on March 22, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Varda was born in Chardonnières, Haiti. She had a Masters in Education(Phychopedagogy), a Bachelors in Education, and Bachelor’s in Arts (French Literature) from the University of Ottawa. She immigrated to Canada from Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 1969. Subsequently, she and her family moved to Ottawa (March 1970). Varda relocated to Calgary in August 2005. She was a school principal in Haiti and along time school teacher and counsellor for the Ottawa Catholic School Board. In Calgary, she was a member of the Saint-Famille Church. However, in Ottawa, she is known as a long time benefactor of Foi et Télévision Chrétienne and the founder of the Ottawa Béthanie Prayer Group. Founded over 25 years ago, this group still meets regularly today. Varda was a compass for everyone who met her. She will be missed. Varda is survived by her children Gisèle Tennant (Micheal), Karine Zamor (Kevin Willis), Marge Zamor; grandchildren Shawn Tennant, Tara Jackson (Steven). Dyami Zamor, Maya Poudrier, and Liam Willis. Varda was predeceased by former husband Eugène Céciade Zamor (1999); son Léonard Eugène Zamor (2005); and mother Eléonore Deslandes (1995). Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Calgary, AB), on Friday, March 27, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY(Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Calgary, AB), on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Donations can be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 100-119 14 Street NW. Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6 Fax: (403) 237-0803 In living memory of Varda Deslandes, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.