Ottawa Police have identified the three people killed in Friday's OC Transpo bus crash.

Bruce Thomlinson, 56, Judy Booth, 57 and Anja Van Beek, 65, were all killed when the OC Transpo double-decker bus slammed into the Westboro Station at 3:15pm Friday.

"The identification of those who died is a difficult and important process and I want to offer the condolences of the Ottawa Police and our entire community," said Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau, "we have worked to support the families and loved ones of those involved and will continue to be there for them."

We are sad to report that one of our own, Anja Van Beek, lost her life in Friday's tragic accident in Ottawa. We send our most sincere condolences to her family and all who were close to her."

One of the victims, Judy Booth, took Route 269 to Kanata for years, according to her husband.

“It was her regular bus,” said Booth’s husband Chesley.

Chesley was notified of his wife’s death around 2 o’clock Saturday morning. He tells CTV that Booth retired from the National Capital Commission “a couple of years ago” but worked on contract a “couple of days a week”.

The couple, just married nearly five-years ago, had big plans for retirement.  For Judy it was her second marriage, she has two daughters and one grandchild and was looking forward to the future, for Chesley it was his first marriage and says he “waited all those years” to find his soulmate. 

He says his wife was kind with a big heart, always helping others, he says proof of that was in a story by the Peterborough Examiner back in 2017 featuring Judy. After her mother’s death, Judy had discovered a pin in her jewelry box, and made it her mission to return the keepsake to the rightful owner. She did.

Through Ottawa Police, the families of all three victims have released statements on the loss of their loved ones:

Family of Bruce Thomlinson, 56

"We are devastated by the loss of Bruce and our condolences go out to the other families affected by this same tragedy. We want to thank the public for their thoughts and prayers. Bruce was dedicated to his family and will be missed by his wife and his two boys, and extended family and friends. He was the husband and father that gave us great joy in life through his silliness, sense of humour and love of the outdoors. We ask that you respect our privacy as we mourn the loss of Bruce during this difficult time."

Family of Judy Booth, 57

"This tragedy has shaken our family deeply. We thank everyone for their kind words and best wishes during this difficult time. Judy was a cherished wife to Ches and loving mother to both of her girls, Holly and Karen. She was an absolute treasure and a beautiful soul that will be profoundly missed by her family and many friends. We ask that you respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our wife and mother."

Family of Anja Van Beek, 65

"Anja Van Beek resided in Kanata with her husband and two daughters. She was a Federal Government employee on her way home from work Friday afternoon, on OC Transpo's Bus 269. She leaves behind extended family in Ottawa, Toronto and the Netherlands. As you can understand, her family is grieving and would appreciate if you respected their privacy."