HOWARD, Norma Marion (nee Leeck) Passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Friday, January 15, 2016 in her 85th year, with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late John Howard. Loving mother of Ruth Skof (Walter), Nancy Gromoll (Mark), Gary (Kathryn Zettel), Judy Benak, and Jane Brunning (Doug) of Calgary. Proud Grandma of Jessica, Eric, Krystal, Ryan, Adam, Sean, Jordon, Nathan, Kyle and Graham. Dear sister of Evelyn Simpson (late John) and John Leeck. Norma will be remembered by her nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Visiting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 66 Elgin Ave., Renfrew on Thursday, January 21 at 1 p.m. Interment at Rosebank Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. The family wishes to thank the neurology and palliative care staff at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, for their excellent care and support. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca