For more than 28 years she fought Hodgkins disease, which put her
career on hold at various stages of her life.
Married to singer/TV host Jackie Rae, she also has a daughter, 'Shannon Ahern (I)', who survives her.
Singing career began on CBC's Singalong Jubilee at age 13. She also
starred in other television programs including Juliette, Show of the
Week, and A Go Go '66.
Spent her childhood in London, Ont., Saint John, N.B., and
Halifax.