Renee Augustina de Haan
March 27, 1955 – January 21, 2026
Renee Augustina de Haan passed away peacefully in Ottawa on January 21, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1955, in Pembroke, Ontario.
Renee was a loving mom, proud grandmother known as Gram Gram, sister, aunt, and friend. She worked for over 15 years as a Health Care Aide at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre, where her caring, generous nature and honest spirit touched many lives.
She was predeceased by her parents, Jan and Jantjie de Haan, whom she adored, and her brothers Mel, Hampe, Corny, and Tinus de Haan.
Renee is survived by her children, Fred (Emilie Janveau) and Heidi (Jason Davis); her grandchildren, Grady and Connor Davis; her brother Willy (Joan) de Haan; her sisters-in-law Jackie, Annette, and Eileen; her best friend Wendy Harrison; and many cherished family members and friends.
A Mass to celebrate Renee’s life will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius the Martyr Parish, Donald Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be considered to The Montfort Hospital, https://www.imakeanonlinedonation.org/fondationmontfort/
with heartfelt gratitude for the compassionate care they provided to Renee in her final days.
Sympathy Messages
Dear Renee, I will miss your smile, laughter and sense of humor. I will always remember your kindness, selflessness and compassion. You are one of a kind! ❤️
May my support warm your heart
- Liette Laforest , on
January 26, 2026
Renee was a very special member of the RA Centre Euchre Club. She always had a great smile for everyone. Her kind and gentle nature will always be remembered. She will be sorely missed. With the Euchre Club's deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
- Guylaine Duperre, on
January 26, 2026
Renee was a wonderful human being with the kindest heart; the likes of whom we so infrequently find nowadays. I will remember her with fond memories. On the days when I was the host of our zoom meeting, I would rush to get in at 7:30 am so I could be there early and have some time alone with her until others came in.
I love you Renee. Save a place for me beside you because I would love to see you again.
May my support warm your heart
- Susan Poulin, on
January 26, 2026
What an amazing person!
I am so blessed to have spent time with you, to have you as my friend, and you will always be in my heart.
To hear you sing, was such a gift.
I am going to miss you something fierce, Renee.
I love you.
May my support warm your heart
- Christopher Prest, on
January 26, 2026
Renee, your smile and sense of humor will be truly missed by everyone you touched.
I will miss our Tuesday night trips to Hometown for wings. R.I.P. my dear friend 🧡
- Christine , on
January 26, 2026
You were so kind to me and many others. Thank you for the coffees and you made me smile when I was down. I'm glad I was able to call you a friend. God Bless you 🙏.
- Sandra Thibodeau , on
January 26, 2026
This world has lost a bright light with your passing Renee. Your time here made it a much better place. May your soul rest in peace.
- Lori , on
January 26, 2026
Renee's, love of LIFE will live on in our hearts forever !!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Lark Rau, on
January 27, 2026
I will always remember your smile and kindness Renee. You brightened up every room you entered. ❤️
- Ann, on
January 27, 2026
Dear Renee, I will always miss that amazing smile that amazing personality. The ones that literally can light up a room it will be very missed. I am so glad that I got to know you in the last year that I’ve been going there and I’m glad that you were there and that we shared the one near celebration together. I am so glad that I got to share my celebration with you.
May my support warm your heart
- Nicola Cousineau, on
January 28, 2026
I will miss you my feisty, independent friend.❤️
- Linn Mulligan, on
January 28, 2026
Thank you for being such a wonderful person and part of my life as an encouragement in difficult times.
- DavidPantry , on
January 29, 2026
My sincere sympathies to Renee's family - Renee was a wonderful compassionate loving friend and I will miss her always
- Clayton Gilders , on
January 29, 2026
Our Sunday mornings won’t be the same without our Renee…..RIP dear friend ….your rest is won !!!
- Nancy Callaghan, on
January 29, 2026
Our deepest condolences to Mrs Haan's family and loved ones.
The Montfort Hospital Foundation thanks you kindly for your donations in her memory.
- Montfort Foundation, on
January 29, 2026
We knew Renee at euchre at Margaret Rywac community center. She is funny,cheerful soul. We will miss her and pray for her. Our condolences to her family. God bless Anna and Biagino Santaromita
- Anna Santaromita, on
January 31, 2026
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