HANSEN-TRIP, NielsSunday, August 18, 2013 at the age of 66 after a long battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Laurie. Loving father of Kirsten (Bill Downey) and Sarah (Shameem Seddigh). Dear brother of Vivian (Ken Ryan). Will be dearly remembered by many. Friends are invited to visit The Sacred Space of Beechwood Cemetery & Funeral Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa Thursday, August 22 after 1 p.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Following the Interment, a reception will be held in the Borden and Fleming Suites of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre. In lieu of flowers, in honour of Niels, his eldest daughter will once again be biking 100 km for the "Ride the Rideau" fundraiser in support of cancer research in our community. Sponsorship of Kirsten Hansen-Trip may be made online at the following link www.ridetherideau.ca/give, click on the "Sponsor a Rider" option.