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Carol Jean Schwarz
Jan 27, 2026
Carol Schwarz passed away peacefully on January 27th at the age of 92. She is pre-deceased by her husband Matthias, sister Patricia Camelon, and brother Gerry Shannon. She is survived by Kathy Schwarz, Carol Anne Rainsford (Tom), Maria Schwarz (Wayne), and John Schwarz (Nicole). She will be remembered fondly by her grandchildren Nathan, Heather, Ethan, Owen and Justin, and many...
Ingrida Litavniks
Feb 10, 2026
Ingrida Aina (Mikelsons) Litavniks , Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, at the age of 90, passed away in Almonte Ontario on Feb 10, 2026.
Ingrida was born on Sept 15, 1935 in Riga, Latvia to parents Lina (Baite) Traulins and Edgars Mikelsons.
She met and married Anatols Litavniks in London Ontario. They moved to Simcoe, Ontario where they spent many happy years raising...
Pierre Denis Ranger
Feb 23, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished older brother, Pierre Ranger, on February 23, 2026, at the age of 74 years. Deeply mourned by Lise Young (Brian), Marc Ranger, Robert Ranger (Karen), Michel Ranger (Lizanne) and by his sweetheart Jane Harris. Predeceased by his loving parents, Edmond and Rose Ranger. Pierre leaves behind nephews; Simon, Eric, Joe...
Earl Charles Henry Thomas
Feb 22, 2026
Earl peacefully passed away in his sleep on February 22, 2026. He loved life and he lived it his way … before passing, he decided to take a look back at the life that he loved and yes, it was worth it. Earl was born in Ottawa, Ontario and spent the better part of his life following in his father’s...
Brian Kenneth Hlady
Feb 22, 2026
Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital on February 22, Brian Kenneth Hlady reached the finish line of his marathon with cancer. He fought to the last step. Beloved husband of Alison (Harding) and cherished father of Anne. Predeceased by his parents Brian and Joanne (Gordon) Hlady. Also sadly missed by his brother Kevin Hlady, parents-in-law Paul and Colleen Harding, sister-in-law Kate...
Keith Michael Drennan
Feb 18, 2026
Michael Drennan, aged 84, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Kanata, Ontario, due to complications of vascular dementia.
Born on September 24, 1941, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Michael was the beloved son of the late Ian Hugh Drennan (1986) and Beryl Elizabeth Hemenway Drennan (2002). He was raised in Winnipeg alongside his brothers, Hugh and Terry, forming the strong family...
John David Argue
Feb 17, 2026
John David Argue, age 71, of Carp, ON, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2026, surrounded by his family, following a two-year battle with cancer.
Born in Ottawa on August 31, 1954, to Kathleen and Bill Argue, John graduated from Queen’s University and went on to work for Ontario Hydro for 34 years. He married his loving wife, Janie...
Raven Drake
Feb 14, 2026
Raven Drake, devoted Iron Maiden fan, dedicated community member, and fiercely loyal friend, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 58.
A black sheep by nature and unapologetically herself, Raven lived life on her own terms, surrounding herself with the people who mattered most. What she cared about, she cared about fiercely. Her passion for Iron Maiden was...
Sherrill Anne Stewart (née MacKimmie)
Feb 14, 2026
With great sadness we announce that Sherrill Stewart passed away on February 14, 2026, in her 82nd year. She went peacefully at the Glebe Centre in Ottawa, surrounded by family. Sherrill was predeceased by her parents Bruce and Mary MacKimmie. She is survived by her husband and true love Donald, her sons Craig, Ian, Colin (Laura), grandsons Nate and Kai,...
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,...
Nancy Rheaume
Feb 12, 2026
After a long and hard-fought battle with cancer, Nancy passed away peacefully with family by her side at Queensway-Carleton Hospital on February 12, 2026, at the age of 49.
Nancy was the beloved wife of Todd Rheaume and cherished mother to Tyler and Jake (predeceased) who will miss her dearly.
Nancy will also be missed and fondly remembered by her parents Kathryn...
Christine Diane Brown
Feb 11, 2026
It is with sorrow and compassion that we announce the passing of Christine Brown (Wakerell) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Christine fought valiantly to extend her time with us and her resilience and grace in battling AML were inspirational. Christine’s faith was unwavering and her strength formidable throughout her illness.
Beloved wife of 40+ years to Ken Brown. Devoted mother of...
Edward John Welch
Feb 10, 2026
Edward John Welch
September 13, 1935 – February 10, 2026
On Tuesday, February 10th, Ed passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was the loving husband of 51 years to the late Barbara Welch (née Bodsworth). Cherished father to Wendy (Duncan), Lisa (Richard), and Lori (Mark); beloved Papa to Cristian, Holden, Charlotte, Evie, and Molly; and adored “fur papa” to Pepper, Teddy,...
Barbara Marie Wallace (née Cartier)
Feb 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Barbara Marie Wallace announce her peaceful passing on February 8, 2026, in her 84th year.
Born in Chatham, Ontario, Barbara was the daughter of the late Edward James Cartier and Mary Georgina Cartier (née Annan). Barbara was the cherished wife of the late John “Doug” Douglas Wallace and devoted mother of Devin...
Robert Cole Sullivan
Feb 7, 2026
Robert Cole Sullivan of Orléans, Ontario, passed away far too soon at the age of 32.
Cole was a dedicated tradesman and proud MVP of Carlsbad Paving, where he was deeply respected for his skill, work ethic, and loyalty to his crew.
Beloved husband and best friend of Kelsey McClymont. Cherished son of Bonnie Sproule and Shane Provost of Russell, and Rob...
Rita Ida LeBlanc
Feb 5, 2026
Passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026, at the age of 101. Predeceased by her parents Paul and Agnes Parent, her siblings, Loretta, Shirley and Mike and her husband Rene LeBlanc. Survived by her sons Van LeBlanc, his wife Lyn and daughter Hannah and Jack Fourier and his wife Juanita, as well as many nieces and nephews. Rita lived life...
Richard Joseph LeBlanc
Feb 5, 2026
On February 5th, 2026, Richard Joseph LeBlanc died at the age of 95 while he was, in his own words, still young and good looking. Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, he often spoke fondly of a childhood filled with things like setting off stolen munitions in fields with friends and pooping his pants while running home from the town fair....
Beryl Grace Hastie
Feb 4, 2026
Beryl Grace Hastie (nee Walter)
Beryl passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the age of 77. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack Hastie, her son Steven Hastie, her parents, Lillian Violet Walter (Waller) and Norman Walter, and her sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Sidney Dixon. Beryl is survived by her loving daughters, Lorraine (Jim) and Samantha (Martin), her grandchildren,...
Jeffrey Gordon Williams
Feb 4, 2026
Jeffrey Gordon Williams passed away in Ottawa, the city where he was born and where he spent his entire life. Jeff was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Ellen; his son, Skip (Tammy); his daughter, Jennifer (Shane); his cherished grandchildren, Clay and Austin; and grand doggy, Sammy. Jeff was predeceased by his...
Gordon Richard Ball
Feb 4, 2026
Ball, Gordon Richard passed away suddenly in Park Place Retirement Residence on February 4, 2026 at the age of 80 years. He was predeceased by his wife Marguerite ‘Maggie’ Ball (Dugal) in 2022. Gordon will be missed by his sister Lorraine Jarvis (John Jarvis), bothers David Ball (Terri Ball) and Norman Ball (Karen Sigvaldason). He will be remembered by the...
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