Genevieve Mary Theresa Bresee Passed away after a short illness April 7, 2002 at the Kingston General Hospital. Loving wife to Chris Bresee and cherished mother of Christian, Austin and Joseph. Gen was born in Smiths Falls, attended South Crosby Public School and Rideau District High School. After graduating from Mohawk College, and McMaster University, Hamilton, she returned home to live in the family homestead on Harts Gravel Road in Elgin. Gen was a member of St. Columbanus Roman Catholic Church in Elgin where she belonged to the C.W.L. She was a Physiotherapist at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital where she often participated in fund raising walks and other events. She canvassed for numerous charities and volunteered for the Lung Association Asthma Program. She was an avid gardener and could be often seen cheering her children on in their many sporting events. Genevieve will be remembered for her kind, gentle and caring personality, her passion for life, positive attitude, her amazing smile and warm healing touch. She was greatly dedicated to her profession as a physiotherapist. Gen’s legacy includes her love and devotion to her family, especially her three sons, Christian, Austin and Joseph. She was a great example to us all by her never ending acts of care and loving kindness to all who met her. Gen is survived by her husband Chris; children, Christian (12 years), Austin (10 years) and Joseph (6 years); sister, Justina Donovan and brother, Dennis (Cindy) Donovan. Gen was predeceased by her parents Ev Donovan (nee O’Hearn) and Vincent Donovan. The funeral was held April 11, 2002 with Father Raymond Vickers, Father Paul McAvoy, Father Tim Shea, Father Harold O’Neil and Father Bill Dwyer. Pallbearers were Lucas Donovan, Spencer Donovan, Arnold Wright, Troy Bresee, Bruce Bresee and Derrick Bresee. Interment was at St. Columbanus Cemetery, Elgin. 049857 5/11/2002- ID332922 - Kingston Whig Standard