When I moved with my young family to Ottawa in 1991, I was drawn to Christ Church Cathedral by the exceptional music and the building’s heritage character. My son was baptised here, although it was much to the consternation of his slightly older sister, who loudly instructed the then-Vicar “not to hurt my baby brother” (she later put her voice to better use when she joined the first cohort of the Cathedral Girls’ Choir). Both children participated in Sunday School and Holy Terrors.
Professionally, I was schooled in architectural history and museum studies, served as an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves, and had a 35-year career in the Federal public service. I retired during the pandemic and joined the ranks of the flower arrangers. Since becoming a deputy warden, I have been putting my organizational skills and knowledge of heritage buildings to work in a variety of ways, to include being part of the project to replace the Sparks Street and Queen Street steps.
My time outside the Cathedral is filled with the duties of President of Heritage Ottawa, cross-country skiing, walking, cycling, reading, and travel to all parts of the world.
