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Florentino (Tony) Landicho Gecolea
Sep 20, 2026
Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Portobello Manor on September 20, 2026 at the age of 90. Tony was born in Calamba, Laguna in the Philippines on March 14, 1936. He immigrated to Canada in 1973 with his wife and four children and was a well-loved teacher in the Philippines and in Canada for many years.
Tony was...
Sheldon David Brousseau
Sep 9, 2026
It is with immense sadness that we share the tragic passing of Sheldon David Brousseau on Wednesday, September 9th. Gone way too soon at 23, Sheldon is survived by his parents, his adoring mother and stepmom, Jennifer and Krystal Cameron and his loving father and stepmother Adam and Joanna Brousseau. He leaves to grieve his brother, best friend, and partner...
Sherry Ellen Hill
Aug 30, 2026
Sherry Hill was born in Parry Sound, grew up in Ottawa, and spent the majority of her adult life working in a nursery school. She prided herself on her work and even after retirement found ways to be the chief director of her surroundings and activities.
Sherry's favourite place on this earth was Huckleberry Island in Georgian Bay. Summertime at the...
Rose Elizabeth Campbell
Sep 21, 2026
Rose Elizabeth Campbell (née Murphy)
Peacefully, with family by her side, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, on Monday, September 21, 2026. Loving wife of Michael for 52 years, who passed away in 2017. Devoted mother of Linda, Lisa (Matthew Godfrey), and Janet (Scott Doidge). Cherished grandmother (Grammy Rose) of Linden, Jemma, Chloë, and Tavia.
Daughter of the late Michael and Arbena (Foley)...
Leonard Edward Petrie
Sep 17, 2026
Leonard Petrie passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of 68 years of the late Shirley Petrie, dear father of Valerie McTaggart (Robin), Larry Petrie (Barb), Marcia Scott (Chris), and Ross Petrie (Leann). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Katie and Michael, Chelsie (David) and Brianne (Jordan), Rachel (Myles) and Abbey (Tom), and great-granddaughters, Quinn...
Stuart MacDougall
Sep 13, 2026
“I want you to miss me, but I don’t want you to suffer for it and dwell on it. I want you to have joy in your lives.” – Stuart, September 2026
After years of enduring and struggling with lung cancer, Stuart MacDougall passed away on September 13, 2026 in Ottawa. He will be missed, remembered, and loved by his wife...
Lise Maxwell née de La Durantaye
Sep 10, 2026
Peacefully in hospital with family at her side. Lise is once again in the loving arms of her husband, the late James Maxwell.
Loving mother of Sandra Maxwell (Peter), Sharon Maxwell Desormeaux (Claude) and Steve Maxwell (Marie-Claude). Cherished grand-maman of Shawna (Martin), Tara (Frank), Jessica (Brendan), Rebecca (João), James (Azhar) and great grand-maman of 9. She is fondly remembered by her...
Betty Doreen Martin (née Wright)
Sep 8, 2026
Peacefully at home, in her 93rd year, on September 8, 2026.
Betty leaves behind a deeply saddened family who remains grateful for her loving, gracious life: children David (Sylvie), Shelley and Lianne (Bob Trerice); grandsons Brian (Kait), Wesley (Anthony), Neil (Tori), Robert (Emily) and Ben (Melissa); great-grandchildren Adam, Cole and Anna; sister Jackie (John Wakeford); sister-in-law Doris (late Malcolm Harvey); many...
Harvey Dennis Brown
Sep 6, 2026
Harvey’s sons, Steve Brown of Kanata, and Chris Brown of Calgary, are sad to announce the peaceful passing of their father, Harvey Dennis Brown, aged 97, at the Red Oak Retirement Residence in Kanata, Ontario on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Harvey is predeceased by his wife Shirley Agnes Brown (née Wilson) and survived by his daughter-in-law, Jane Lemaire of Calgary...
Frances Major (née Throop)
Sep 3, 2026
Alice Frances Major (née Throop) passed away peacefully at Hazeldean Gardens in her 97th year on September 3, 2026. Frances was predeceased by her beloved husband Bob. Loving mother of Karyn (Marc) Larson of Stittsville and Andrew (Tara Beattie) of Calgary. Cherished grandmother of David and Michael (Kristina Arezina) Larson, and Nicole and Sydney Major. Frances will be fondly remembered...
Izabella "Iza" Marja Greenleaf
Aug 30, 2026
After a brief illness, Iza passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. Iza was born in Warsaw, Poland on July 16, 1936. When World War ll broke out, her family was forced to split up and then flee their homeland. Iza bounced around from DP camp to DP camp with her sisters and mother before finally...
Maria Isabel Goncalves
Aug 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Isabel Goncalves
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Isabel Goncalves on August 29, 2026.
Isabel was a devoted wife, an incredible mother, and a loving person who touched the hearts of everyone she met. She will be remembered for her kindness, warmth, and the love she so generously shared with her family...
Kathleen May Barrett
Aug 27, 2026
Kathleen May Barrett (nee Devlin) died peacefully after a long illness surrounded by her children and grandchildren Thursday, August 27th, 2026, at the age of 89. Predeceased by her parents, Olive and William Devlin, her dear husband Gerry, her twin Arleen Macpherson, her sister Patricia, and her brother Tom. Loving mother of Bill (Caroline Zentner), Nancy (Steve McCabe), Paul (Kristen...
Bernice Heath
Aug 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Bernice Heath announces her peaceful passing in Ottawa, Ontario, on August 26, 2026.
Bernice was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ford Heath; her parents, Joshua and Marjorie Winsor; her parents-in-law, Alexander and Selina Heath; her infant siblings (twins, boy and girl); her sisters, Velma Drown and Betty Matthews; her brother,...
Robert Joseph Edgar Weatherall
Aug 26, 2026
June 12, 1957 – August 26, 2026
Robert Joseph Edgar Weatherall, beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 69 on August 26, 2026, at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Ottawa, Ontario.
Rob was born on June 12, 1957, in Steinbach, Manitoba, to William Edgar Weatherall (Ed) and Margaret Jean McLeod (Jean). Rob was a loving brother to his...
Eloise Schaan
Aug 25, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eloise Schaan on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Lloyd (deceased). Loving mother of Barb and Suzanne (Dominic). Devoted grandmother of Alex (Kareina) and Lauren (Garrett), and great-grandmother of Amara. Sister of Ruth Germeroth and Connie Davis (deceased).
Eloise was recognized for her leadership and...
Trevor Hutchinson
Aug 25, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Hutchinson on August 25, 2026 at the age of 75, in Ottawa, ON.
Trevor was the beloved husband of Susan Greenslade for 33 years. He was a loving stepfather to Stacey Kirkpatrick (Kevin), and a cherished grandfather to Ashley Greenslade-McKay (Gianni), Daniel Greenslade-McKay, Lauren Kirkpatrick (Jack) and Joseph Kirkpatrick.
Born...
Gail Ellen MacLaurin
Aug 24, 2026
MACLAURIN, Gail Ellen (Magladry)
Peacefully, at Granite Ridge in the presence of her loved ones. Gail leaves behind her children Kathi (Jones), Chris (Dao) and Jeff. She was a proud grandmother of Sara, Holly, Huy, David and Jonathan. She will be greatly missed by her sister Lynda Reed and many nieces and nephews. Gail was predeceased by her longtime partner Hank...
Harold MacDonald
Aug 24, 2026
Harold MacDonald passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, in his 90th year, surrounded by the love of his family. Harold was the loving and devoted husband of Pat (née Smith), with whom he shared a lifetime of love, family, and treasured memories. Cherished father of Trisha Galipeau (late Marc), Lynn MacDonald, Rod Saunderson (Gretchen), and Joey MacDonald. A fun-loving...
Garth Alden Small
Aug 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Garth Small at Kemptville District Hospital, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 24, 2026 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Linda (née Scharf). He was the son of the late Alden and Marguerite Small. Dear father of Kelly Kearney (Michael) and Vicki Robson (James Clarke). He also leaves behind his...
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