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Mile Duvnjak
Jul 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mile Duvnjak on July 1, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Oklaj, Croatia, Mile immigrated to Montreal, Canada in 1968 before moving to Ottawa where he built a full life grounded in love, hard work, and community.
Mile is survived by his beloved wife Nevenka, children Ana (Goran), Marija (Josip), and...
Helen Eliza Joyce Perkins
Jun 24, 2025
It is with love and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Helen, who departed this world on June 24, 2025, at the age of 95. Helen was known for having a song for everything, baking with love and making friends wherever she went. She was a devoted wife to the late Charles Perkins, a loving...
Thomas Bruce Stratton
Jun 22, 2025
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 77, Tom officially started his next great adventure, free of the progressive neurological disorder that for the last five years had been making him increasingly less able to enjoy all of the activities that he had always loved to do.
Tom was a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew...
Robert Ross Wilson
Jun 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Ross Wilson of Fallowfield. He passed away peacefully on June 22nd 2025, at the age of 92 with family at his side. Born on February 11th, 1933, Ross was the third of four children to the late Clarence Wilson and Agnes Wilson (nee Cathcart)
Ross, predeceased by June Wilson...
Carolyn Margaret Davidson
Jun 20, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Margaret Davidson on June 20, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario, at the age of 47.
Born on July 27, 1977, in Belleville, Carolyn was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her beloved husband, Christopher Ross; her daughter, Ryley;...
Mary Murphy neé Norton
Jun 20, 2025
Mary Murphy neé Norton
May 1st, 1943 - June 20, 2025
With great sadness, we announce that Mary passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025 at the age of 82. Loving wife of the late Bill Murphy. Proud Mom of Cathy (Mark), Kevin (Carla), and Kimberley. Cherished Grandma of Kyle, Ryan, and Michael. Predeceased by her parents, Howard and Mabel Norton (Carson)...
Calvin Anthony Sampson
Jun 19, 2025
With heavy hearts but deep gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Calvin Anthony (Tony) Sampson on June 19, 2025, in his 68th year.
Calvin was a beacon of kindness, compassion, and quiet strength. His life was a testament to selflessness—always putting others before himself and finding joy in making life better for...
Rodger Frank Turner
2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rodger Turner on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at St. Vincent’s hospital.
Rodger was the son of the late Marion (Cronsberry) Turner and the late Leonard Turner. He is survived by his sister Marilen Turner, as well as by many friends he considered to be as close as family.
Rodger lived his...
Gloria Jean Stolze
Jun 17, 2025
Peacefully on June 17, 2025. Gloria leaves behind her daughter Nancy (Kevin Fletcher) and her grandchildren William (Clara Lockhart), Caleb and Sean. Gloria was predeceased by her husband Otmar Stolze and brother Mike Furness. Daughter of the late Reginald and Freda Furness (Rice).
Raised in Cardinal, Gloria graduated from the Brockville General Hospital School of Nursing in 1961. From there she...
Michael George Evenson
Jun 16, 2025
Michael George Evenson of Kanata, Ontario passed away peacefully in his 88th year after a brief hospital stay.
Michael was born in Montreal to Theodore and Philomena (née Frodsham). He was the second of eight children; Theodore (Elaine), Walter (Chichi), Kathleen (Bob), Bernice, Alan (Patt), Daniel (Gloria) and Eric (Suzanne) and he often shared fond memories of growing up in the...
Judy Marion Schaber
Jun 16, 2025
Surrounded by her loved ones, Judy Schaber passed away peacefully in Ottawa at the age of 77 after a battle with ALS. She was a boldly compassionate wife to Michael, beloved mother to Evan (Megan) and Sarah, and a very proud Nana to Elle and Piper. Judy will also be deeply missed by her siblings Wally (Louise), Mary (Jim) and...
Thérèse Irene McKellar
Jun 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thérèse (Teri) on Monday, June 16, 2025 in her 74th year. She was at home surrounded by her family.
Beloved wife of Archie McKellar. Dear mother of François (Catherine), James (Aine); step-mother of Tammy (Mike May). Loving ‘Grandmaman’ to Riley (Annabella) and Connor, Amy and Martin, Nathan and Sarah. Daughter...
William Robert Vernon
Jun 12, 2025
Peacefully, at Granite Ridge Community, June 12th at the age of 75. Survived by cousins Sean (Rebecca) Deyell and Tracy Deyell. Predeceased by his father, Desmond Vernon, and mother, Melba McKenzie (née Berndt). Bill was a longtime volunteer with Scouts Canada and parishioner at Centretown United Church (formerly McLeod Stewarton). Donations can be made to Parkinson Canada.
Shelagh Laurie Paulsson (née Hetherington)
Jun 12, 2025
Our family are celebrating the life of Shelagh Paulsson who passed away peacefully in hospital on June 12, 2025.
Shelagh was born in Quyon, Quebec where she spent the first two years of her life. Her family then moved to Sudbury, Ontario and lived there until moving to their new home in Hull, Quebec in 1959.
After attending Hull Elementary School for...
Judith Barbara Manning
Jun 11, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Judith (Judy) Barbara Manning on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82 in Ottawa. She was the wife of the late LCdr (ret). Edward Alexander (Al) Manning and the daughter of the late Dr. Norman O. Boyd and the late Barbara W. Boyd.
Judy was born in December 1942...
Martha Lucienne Caskey (née Symonds)
Jun 10, 2025
Martha Lucienne Caskey (nee Symonds) was born in Ottawa in 1946 and died in Ottawa on 10 June 2025. She grew up in Ottawa, one of Lucienne Symonds (nee Danis) and Norris Symonds’ two daughters. She worked for many years at Nortel Networks as did her husband, Michael. They married in 1970 and shared a deep love for the outdoors....
Thomas "Tobe" Kenji Hirose
Jun 9, 2025
It is with overwhelming sadness that the family of Thomas Kenji Hirose announces his passing at the General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital on June 9th, 2025, due to complications associated with a very rare form of sino-nasal cancer. His brothers Gerald (Janet), Randy (Lesley), Kenneth, and double first cousins, Geoffrey and Stan (Bette), will sorely miss Thomas (also known...
Wayne Arthur Dawson
Jun 9, 2025
In his 76th year, Wayne passed away suddenly in his sleep at his home in Ottawa on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Best friend and doting husband of Carol (Hill) for 52 wonderful years. Easily taking the award for best dad and grandpa for his endless support and encouragement, he was adored by his only daughter, Kristine, and only granddaughter, Kalayla. Whether...
Louise Anne Fullerton
Jun 6, 2025
Louise Anne Fullerton, “Louisa”, born January 11, 1933, was brought home to a log cabin in Berwyn Alberta. She passed away June 6, 2025, with family at her side in her 93rd year.
Louisa was a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother survived by her three children, Lesa (Brian), Merri (Steve), Jamie (Susan), her 8 grandchildren, Jennifer (Ben), Chris (Arianne), Mat (Rebecca),...
Sunil Kumar Kalra
Jun 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sunil Kumar Kalra. He passed peacefully on June 5th 2025, at the age of 66.
Born on August 26, 1958, Sunil was the youngest son of the late Daulat Ram Kalra and Asha Rani Kalra (née Mendiratta). Sunil leaves behind his wife and soulmate Céline (née Desfossés), and his sons...
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