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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...
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...
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...
Louise Powers-Wagorn
Feb 25, 2026
On February 25, 2026, Louise Powers-Wagorn passed away peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital after a short but courageous battle with a brain tumour. Louise, who was born in a sleeping bag on the rails of northern Ontario, will be remembered fondly by her many dear friends and family from her school days, to her sports teams, the golf course,...
Janine Roy
Feb 23, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Janine Cecile Roy. She passed away peacefully in her home on February 23, 2026, at the age of 64 years old. Janine was born in Edmonton on May 23, 1961, to Denise and Roland Roy. She was a beloved sister to Suzanne Stratton, Lise Lawrence, and Francine Roy....
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...
Yves René Barsalou
Feb 22, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Yves Barsalou, on February 22, 2026 at the age of 65 years old, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Yves is now reunited with his late parents, Jean-Marie and Rolande Barsalou (nee Grandmaison). He leaves behind his sister, Lise, his three children; Marise (Dustin), Patrick (Beatriz) and Lyzanne and his grandchildren,...
Charles Philip Bassett
Feb 22, 2026
Charles died suddenly, following a brief illness, on February 22. He was 89. He was born and raised in a small village in Wales. Along with the love of his life for 70 years, Sandra, he graduated from Cardiff University. They were married in 1961, living near Manchester, England.
In 1968, Charles moved their young family to Ottawa, accepting a job...
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...
Anne Joyce Bayly
2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Joyce Bayly (née Monier-Williams), age 98, on February 19, 2026, peacefully at her home in Ottawa, Ontario, with family by her side. She will be deeply missed by her much-loved children Joyce Bayly-Inwood (Steve, deceased), Christopher (Carol), Suzanne (Henry), and grandchildren Luke (Rebecca), Carmen, Cameron Bayly, and Christian...
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...
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