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Seymour T Kell
Mar 10, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Seymour Thomas Kell announces his peaceful passing on March 10, 2026, in Ottawa, ON. Born in 1955, Seymour lived a life defined by dedication, hard work, and an unwavering love for his family and community. He is mourned by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Above all, Seymour was a...
Thomas Mulligan
Feb 13, 2026
Thomas (Tom) Mulligan, of Ottawa Ontario, passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2026 with family by his side.
Tom was a talented and accomplished carpenter with an adventurous spirit. He had a deep appreciation for fine cuisine, loved fishing on remote lakes and felt most at home on the farm or spending time with friends.
A beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend,...
Richard Guenette
Jan 3, 2026
Throughout his life Richard Guenette had a singular ability to instantly connect with people. His friendly openness conveyed a quiet expectation that everyone had something special to offer. He always found opportunities to converse with strangers about their lives, genuinely interested in everyone he met. His ability to make people feel at home truly set him apart.
Growing up in North...
Shirley Reid
Mar 17, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley Reid announce her sudden passing on March 17th, 2026.
Shirley Ann Isabel Reid (nee Storr) was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on April 11, 1942. She now joins her beloved husband Jim and cherished grandson Jamie.
She is survived by her children Jennifer (Doug Rayner), Marnie (Michael Cross), Andrew (Natalie) and Lori; grandchildren...
Jeff La Morre
Mar 13, 2026
It’s with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeff La Morre on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Beloved husband to Rebeccah, father to Jack (Ariel), Adam, Trent and Lahra (Josh). He also leaves behind his mother Jean, sister Patti (Paul) and his mother-in-law Polly.
Jeff was a devoted husband and father, an incredible friend and an inspiring mentor and coach.
Please join...
(Helen) Frances Bleeks
Mar 9, 2026
July 22, 1943 - March 9, 2026
The daughter of the late Norbert and Dolly (Hazel) (nee Brennan) McCarthy.
Wife of 62 years to Wendell Everett Bleeks.
Mother to Lonny (Jennifer) Bleeks, Wendy (Mike) Nichols, Stacy (Catherine) Bleeks and Kerry (Peter) McKenna.
She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Amanda, Victoria (Darren), Jessica (Taylor), Katie, Robert (Denise), Heaven (Jeff), Anna, Francina, Teddy, Alice,...
Diane Eleanor Brooks Muralt
Mar 8, 2026
At May Court Hospice on Sunday March 8th, 2026, at the age of 82; after a fourteen-month courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. Beloved wife of Larry Sevigny for over 46 years.
She is survived by her bother Douglas and her 2 children, David (Andi) and Steven as well as her two grandchildren Darryl (Sarah) and Virginia. Predeceased by her parents Reginald...
Martha Orfanos
Mar 8, 2026
Martha Orfanos, age 95, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on June 8, 1930, in Potamia, Greece, to George and Garifalia. In search of a better life, she immigrated to Canada, where she met and married the love of her life, Lysandros, in June 1958. Together they worked tirelessly to...
Douglas Harcourt
Mar 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doug Harcourt at age 99. He died peacefully in his sleep 16 days before his 100th birthday.
Doug was the beloved husband for over 57 years to Barbara Harcourt (April 2007) and more recently partner to the late Gayle Cole (November 2023). He leaves behind his son Peter (Late Joanne...
Derry Oke
Mar 7, 2026
Derry Goodland Oke, P.Eng., CD, Commander (Retired)
Derry Oke passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Beloved and devoted husband to Susan for 56 years, Derry was a loving father to Carrie (André Maragh), Wesley (Amy), and his late daughter Deborah (Christopher Brown). He was a cherished grandfather to Jacob, Thomas, MJ, Avery, Myra, and Kaylee, who brought him immense...
Etie (Ellen) Grypma-James
2026
We are sad to announce that Etie (Ellen) Grypma-James passed away, peacefully, on Thursday 5th March, at the age of 74.
Ellen will be greatly missed by her husband Peter, and her sons David and Stuart (Ana). She was the devoted Grandma of Kristina and Nicholas. She leaves behind siblings John (Lomi), Gerry (Liz), Martin, Sylvia, Anne, Robert (Dawn) and Raymond...
Mary Ann Conlon
Mar 4, 2026
We are very sad to announce that Mary Ann Conlon of Manotick passed away on March 4, 2026. She was 81 years old. Mary Ann was: the loving wife of Paul; the loving mother of Martin, Annamarie (Brad Gutoske), Laura Grace, Margaret Mary and Elizabeth Ann (erstwhile, Ben Sajo); the loving grandma of Ella, Annastasia, Nathaniel and Zachary Gutoske; the...
Diane Luvia Dormer
Mar 4, 2026
Passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill, Diane (née Holtzman) was a proud and loving mother of Wendy and Nancy and loving grandmother of Holly.
Diane was born in Hamilton ON, the daughter of Earl and Luvia Holtzman. After living in Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland throughout her youth, she graduated from McGill...
John Fredrick Selladurai Brainerd
Mar 3, 2026
BRAINERD, John Fredrick Selladurai (JFS)
March 3, 2026
Passed peacefully on Mar 3, 2026 surrounded by his children and grandchildren in Ottawa, Canada. Loving husband of late Gladys Navamalar (Chinniah). Father of Edmund (wife Patricia Naveena), Julian (wife Pretheeva). Grandfather of Ivana, Ivan, Miriam, Esther, Ruth and Samuel. Son of late Rasiah Henry Brainerd and late Thamayanthy (Schaffter). Brother of late David...
Claire Wilkins
Mar 1, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Claire Kathryn Wilkins, who died on March 1, 2026 at age 47 from neuroendocrine cancer. Claire was born in Montreal on March 9, 1978, and moved with her family to Ottawa in 1987. She attended École secondaire De La Salle, then McGill and Carleton Universities. She worked for decades...
Grant Morgan Rowland
2026
Grant Morgan Rowland, 65, of Ottawa, Ontario, died at home on February 28, 2026.
Grant was born and raised in Ottawa, and graduated from Carleton University with a degree in Integrated Science. He worked for Canada Revenue Agency for over 30 years, and retired to spend his time playing pool and watching sports.
Grant was predeceased by his parents, John and Peg...
Thea Klazina Vanderkuip
Feb 27, 2026
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Thea Klazina Vanderkuip (nee de Boer), who left this world peacefully on February 27, 2026, at the age of 97.
Born on January 17, 1929, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, she carried her values of kindness, resilience, and faith throughout her life. She married Fred Vanderkuip, and...
Rita Nash (née Lemieux)
Feb 27, 2026
Rita Nash died peacefully on February 27, 2026, at the age of 85, at Valley Stream Retirement Home in Ottawa, Ontario. She is survived by her loving husband, Patrick Nash.Rita will be lovingly remembered by her children, Debbie Belanger, Brian Nash, Don Nash, Lois Cerone, Mike Nash, and Steve Nash.Dearly missed by her 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Rita is reunited...
André Joseph Vallée (Zwicker)
Feb 26, 2026
Today we wish my beloved husband well on his new Journey. Andre was a man of principle, honour, loyalty and honesty – very admirable traits that defined him. His career as a Truck Driver with Curb O’Leary’s made him happy and his weekends of drag racing made him happier. He loved cars and their power from a very young age;...
Adriana Carmony
Feb 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Audrey.
She was kind, generous, and endlessly loving—a woman whose warmth could be felt the moment you were in her presence. Audrey had a joyful spirit, a great sense of humour, and a way of making even ordinary moments feel special. Her thoughtfulness knew no...
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