Peacefully in her sleep at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Wednesday March 30, 2011. Predeceased by her loving husband Joe Copeman. Beloved mother of Janice, Bruce (Jane Kessler), Donald (Nicole Aubertin), Sandra (Ron Richard), Neil (Karen Burns), Elizabeth Goodyer, and the late Lori. Proud grandmother of Eric, Paul, Peggy, Morgan, Max, Isabella, Will, Charlie, Doug, Paige, Candice, Daniel, Jeff, Nicole, Courtney, Jason, and Justin. Survived by her brothers Keith McDonald (Sharon) and Hugh McDonald (Deanna). Her generous spirit and giving nature are just some of the qualities she will be remembered for. She was loving, loyal, and mothering to all who knew her. Lynda’s smile and grace will be greatly missed by all. Friends are invited to celebrate Lynda’s life at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd., Nepean (between Bayshore & Baseline) on Monday, April 4, at 1:30 pm in the chapel. In memory of Lynda please consider a donation to Breast Cancer Action, A – 739 Ridgewood Ave., Ottawa, ON, K1V 6M8. Tributes, condolences, and donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
Peacefully at home in Carleton Place on April 16, after a long and brave fight. Dearly loved son of Peter and Linda. Brother of Jacquelyn, uncle of Luke and Matthew. Father of Rebecca. Private family ceremony. Memorial Service to be announced at a later date. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
Passed away unexpectedly on March 31st at the age of 64 years, leaving to grieve his loving wife Margo Dewar, his devoted children Lesley Malcolm (Steve), Howard Collins III (Pam) and Jennifer Coulombe (Neil). Poppa will be greatly missed by grandchildren Mercedes “Cedes” and Kyra Visser, Ashleigh Coulombe and Mackenzie, Kassidie and Anthony Collins. Howard is survived by his mother Edith Collins, living in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and his sisters Margaret Windsor (Robert) of Carbonear, Newfoundland, Lynne Crews (Lew) of Bouteliers Point, Nova Scotia and Rhonda Barfitt (Warick) of Shannonville, Ontario. Uncle Howard will be missed also by his many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father Howard Collins Sr. Howard moved from Atlantic Canada to Ottawa as a political and then energy reporter with Canadian Press in 1974. From there, Howard joined Eldorado Nuclear as Director of Communications. He joined the Brewers Association of Canada in 1983. When he retired from the Association in 2007, he held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Howard was on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Foundation on Fetal Alcohol Research and was an active member of the Trinity Bible Church in Osgoode, Ontario. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (between Bayshore Dr. and Baseline Rd.) on Tuesday, April 5th from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. officiated by Reverend Shawn Ketcheson. Special thanks for their compassionate care to Howard’s nurses, his physicians, the porters, housekeeping, dietary staff and his dietician at the General campus. The family also wishes to acknowledge and thank Dr. Derek Jonker at the Ottawa Cancer Centre for his care over the five-year course of Howard’s battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation or the “You Feed Them” program sponsored by Trinity Bible Church of Ottawa, 4101 Stagecoach Road, Osgoode, ON, K0A 2W0.
(International Standards Council of Canada, Retired) Passed away at home on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in his 92nd year. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 29 years, Mabs Hembery and his first wife Bernice Gentry. Dear father of Anne Pollock (Richard Wilbur), and Karmel Shaler and Don Town of Richmond, B.C. Cherished grandfather of Kim (Jennifer), Jeff (Monica), Gary (Lori), Carolyn (Steve), Tony (Debbie), and “Great Grandpa Dave” to Nicholas, Jason, Jessica, Charlotte, Ryan, Brendan, Christie and Rachel. Survived by his brother Norman (Margaret), of Kitchener. Visitation will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (between Bayshore Dr and Baseline Rd) on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow, with interment at Capital Memorial Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Salvation Army or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
(International Standards Council of Canada, Retired) Passed away at home on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in his 92nd year. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 29 years, Mabs Hembery and his first wife Bernice Gentry. Dear father of Anne Pollock (Richard Wilbur), and Karmel Shaler and Don Town of Richmond, B.C. Cherished grandfather of Kim (Jennifer), Jeff (Monica), Gary (Lori), Carolyn (Steve), Tony (Debbie), and “Great Grandpa Dave” to Nicholas, Jason, Jessica, Charlotte, Ryan, Brendan, Christie and Rachel. Survived by his brother Norman (Margaret), of Kitchener. Visitation will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (between Bayshore Dr and Baseline Rd) on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow, with interment at Capital Memorial Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Salvation Army or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the age of 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Violet Galloway. Dear brother of Carman Deavy and Florence (the late Albert) Bertram. Irwin will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers John, Arnold, Herbert and sisters Hilda, Esther, Edna, Georgina and Beaulah. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. Spring interment Dale’s Cemetery, Cumberland. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to St. Andrew’s United Church, Cumberland.
Passed away peacefully in her 93rd year, at Park Place Retirement Residence. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Osterhout. Loving mother of Robert (Donna). Born in Bonavista, Newfoundland, Vivian was the daughter of Dr. Chesley Alexander Forbes and Irene (née Matthews). She “came to Canada” in 1941 to join the Royal Canadian Air Force and served until the end of the war. Predeceased by her brothers, Clive and Lloyd, and sister Kathleen Deir. Survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. She was a long-time member of Parkdale United Church. Special thanks to Dr. Trevor DeSouza and also the caring staff at Park Place. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on Wednesday, April 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, April 7 at 10 a.m. followed by a reception and then interment at Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkdale United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated
