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Beatrice (Bea) Fumiko Tanaka
May 29, 2026
Passed away peacefully at home in her 92nd year with her family by her side after a short battle with cancer. Predeceased by her loving husband Jim of 52 years in September 2016. Cherished mother to Stewart and Allison. Grandmother to fur baby ShoSho. Beatrice is also survived by her sister, Blanche and predeceased by her sister Florence (Isao), and...
Delmer Draper
May 10, 2026
Passed away peacefully at home in his 98th year with family by his side on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Predeceased by his beloved wife Joan of 64 years in November of 2014. Cherished father to Wendy (Richard Taylor) and Cathy (Patrick Lapensee). Proud grandfather to Lauren, Sarah (Rudy Struthers), Brett (Chelsea and Lukas Magliocchetti), Brina Langevin, Kyle Langevin (Shelby Ashton)and...
Phyllis Rose Carrigan (née Bielawski)
May 30, 2026
The family of Phyllis Rose Carrigan are saddened to announce her passing in hospital on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at age 80. Phyllis approached the end of her life just as she lived it; with grace, courage and humour that never faltered. She was surrounded by love in her final moments with her family by her side. Beloved wife of...
Lily Mae Martin
May 28, 2026
Lily Martin (nee Graham) passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28th, 2026, in Ottawa. Predeceased by her husband Ivan Martin and son Michael Martin. Lily will be greatly missed by her children: Marva, Dean, and Rosemarrie, as well as her son-in-law Barry Rieder and granddaughter Olivia Martin-Rieder.
Lily was born in 1924 in St. James, Bruce Hall near Montego Bay. She...
Sean Andrew Mullins McMurtry
May 23, 2026
Sean Andrew Mullins McMurtry, aged 54, passed away on May 23, 2026, in Ottawa. Sean was born in Toronto in 1972 and grew up there and in Calgary. An elite rugby athlete, he played for Western Canada High School, Calgary Irish Athletic Club, Banff Bears, and the Canadian Under 19 National Team. In his late 30s, he also led the...
Joseph Louis Dennis Martin
May 22, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph “Louis” Denis Martin - son, brother, uncle, friend - on May 22, 2026, at the age of 65.
Born on June 22, 1960, in Toronto, Louis moved with his parents to their home province of New Brunswick in 1976, where he would graduate from James M. Hill Memorial High...
Joanne Lynn Poole
May 21, 2026
Joanne Lynn Poole (nee Penman) of Stittsville, Ontario, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, with loved ones at her side. She died at the Ottawa Civic Hospital following a brief illness.
Joanne was born on January 28, 1944, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Wynn and Lorne Penman. In 1959, she moved to Oakville with her family and went on to pursue...
Rachel Madeleine Purser
May 19, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rachel, at The May Court Hospice. Beloved wife of the late Wilson Purser and survived by her two loving sons, Michael (Shirley) and David (Cyndi). Proud grandmother of Thomas, Carolyn and Mark Purser. Predeceased by her parents, Anita (nee Maisonneuve) and Aurèle Groulx and one sister, Colette.
In keeping...
Maria Gonzalez
May 14, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Maria ‘Lela’ Gonzalez, who left this world on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 93. Maria is predeceased by her devoted husband, José Gonzalez. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Maria Elena, and her son, José Luis, and adored by her grandchildren Rebecca (Brent),...
Dorothy Marion Lang
May 12, 2026
LANG, Dorothy Marion (née Hutt) - Age 89, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at the Almonte General Hospital in Almonte, Ontario, Canada. Born on July 21, 1936, in Ottawa, Ontario, Dorothy lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, her career in education, and her many passions.
Dorothy pursued her education at Glebe Collegiate and Teachers’ College...
Edward John "Ted" Legg
May 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Ted at the age of 87. He was born in Georgetown, British Guiana (Guyana), where his parents Max and Amy (née Wilkie), were working at the time. They returned to Canada by boat when Ted was 5-weeks of age. In 1942, his father again ventured away to...
Lorne Cecil Roach C.A.
May 11, 2026
Formerly of Greenfield Park, Quebec. Died peacefully after a long illness. Beloved husband of Margaret (née McDonald). Dear father of Kenneth (Anne-Marie Crowley) and Jennifer (Thomas Wellum). Fondly remembered by his cherished grandchildren, Rachel and Nicole Roach, and Angelina Correia.
Lorne had a long career in finance at the City of Gloucester and was the dedicated volunteer treasurer of Parkwood Presbyterian...
Susan Jane Oliver
May 9, 2026
A Lovely Person
Susan (Marshall) has joined her devoted late husband John by the celestial fireside. She is sorely missed by her children David (& Leslee) of Kingston, Christy (Bruce Howell), Marni (Pierre Sirois) and Pam of Ottawa. Proud and loving Grandma to Spencer, Morgan and Warren Oliver, Dana, Madeline, and Simon Howell, Xander, Jacqueline and Julian Sirois and Mick Pratt,...
June Craig
May 9, 2026
Craig, June Iris (née Patterson)
Retired South Carleton High School
Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Ruddy Shenkman Hospice surrounded by her family, on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Craig. Devoted mother of Scott, Jill (Denis Fortier), and Kathi (Sheldon Post). Cherished Nanny of Amanda and Mitchell.
Sister-in-law of Betty Miller (late...
Joan Ferguson
May 9, 2026
Peacefully, in Ottawa, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 84 years old. Predeceased by her loving husband Fred Ferguson.
Joan was the proud mother of Ian (Mary Vincent), and cherished Nanny to Ella and Malcolm. Beloved sister of Wendy Elinsky, and dear aunt to Tana and Ryan. She will be missed by extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Tubman...
Stephen George Magee
May 8, 2026
With sad hearts, we announce the death of our dear son Stephen peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the age of 73 years. Dear son of George and Ruth, brother of Daniel (Claire) and Peter (Leslie), uncle to Blaire, Cameron, and Jonathan.
Stephen resided at the Rideau Regional Centre, Smith Falls for many years, and to his former staff, thank...
John Barry Graham
May 8, 2026
With broken hearts, the family announces that (John) Barry Graham passed away peacefully, with his loved ones by his side, at The Ottawa Hospital – General Campus on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the age of 80.
Barry was a devoted husband, cherished father, proud grandfather, and a gentle soul whose presence enriched the lives of all who knew him.
Born and...
Theresa Marie Yvonne Toll
May 7, 2026
With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our beautiful sister, Theresa Toll (nee Laprade}. She passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, leaving behind the forever smile that brought so much joy to everyone she met.
Theresa will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Gloria (late Alton), Rose, Lucy (Bill), Louise (Dan), Claudette (Craig), Ray (Judy), Paul (Vicki), Janet (Rob); and...
Shirley Petrie
May 7, 2026
Shirley Petrie passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Leonard Petrie, dear mother of Valerie McTaggart (Robin), Larry Petrie (Barb), Marcia Scott (Chris), and Ross Petrie (Leann). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Katie and Michael, Chelsie (David) and Brianne (Jordon), Rachel (Myles) and Abbey (Tom), of whom she was so proud. Mom would...
Ian Dennis
May 7, 2026
Dennis, James (Jim) Ian - Passed away peacefully with his loving partner Holly Wright and her daughters Heather Henderson and Debby McCormick by his side at Ottawa, Ontario on May 7, 2026, at the age of 95.
Predeceased by his wife, Marie-Paule and his son, Steven.
Remembered by his daughter, Lynne and her three children, Maxeen, Lee-Ann and Nelson, his nephew, André...
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