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Ellwood Hein
Jul 12, 2025
Ellwood was born on the beloved family farm in Eganville Ontario on November 26th 1949 - he was the 5th son of Ellard and Beatrice Hein. Ellwood was the loving husband and best friend of 51 years to Alanna and a very proud and loving father to his two daughters Angela Hein-Lortie (Alain) and Erin Sparks (Russell). He was the...
Gerald Ray London
Jul 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Ray London on Friday, July 25, 2025 at the age of 83.
He leaves behind the love of his life for the past 36 years, Melanie McIntyre. Loving father of Tara (Bob) Lebrun and Jeffrey (Lucy) London. Proud grandfather of Gregory. Dear brother of Jean (Ralph) Ross and Brent...
Rowena Rogers
Jul 25, 2025
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their mother, Rowena “Sally” Rogers (née Wood) on July 25th, 2025, age 86.
Born in Basingstoke, England, on June 1st, 1939, to the late Jack and Gwendoline Wood. Sally and Bill married in 1962, before moving to Canada in 1975 where they built a new home and future for their...
Feryn Craven
Jul 24, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Feryn Helena Craven (nee Bennett) on July 24, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 19, 1948, Feryn lived a life devoted to Jesus, her family, church, and community.
She was predeceased by her sister, Crystal Cameron, her brother-in-law, Ted Prins, and several...
Carol Colford
Jul 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the age of 75. She passed away at home surrounded by her immediate family and dogs. She is greatly missed by her loving husband Fred, of 51 years, two daughters Michelle and Stephanie (Kris); cherished grandchildren Coco and Dempsey; sisters-in-law Cathy (Pierre),...
Ruth Patricia Donnelly
Jul 22, 2025
Ruth Patricia Donnelly passed peacefully at the St. Vincent Hospital, Bruyere Palliative Care Wing in Ottawa on July 22. She is survived by her spouse Bertram James Donnelly, and children: Eldest, Catherine Donnelly, her 3 girls: Jamie Moss (Andrew), Great grandchildren, Grayson, and Georgia; Taryn Jotham (Travis) and Great grandchild Carson; and Christie (Zach).
James Donnelly (Cathy), their 3 boys: Jordan...
Rodney Roy Bennett
Jul 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rodney Roy Bennett announces his sudden passing on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of 51.
He is predeceased by his grandparents, Ross & Daisy Bennett, Harold & Marjorie Hart; father-in-law, Horace Lane.
Left to mourn his passing with fond and loving memories are his wife, Melanie; daughters, Maddie (Kyle), Callie; parents,...
Paul Fox
Jul 18, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce that Paul Fox of Richmond passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, age 76, with family at his side. Survived by his cherished wife Nancy, grandsons Scott (Sarah) and Terry, and great-granddaughter Avery. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Patsy Arlene (Robert Lytle), parents Harold and Edith (nee Bush), and brother Gerald (Helen).
Special thanks...
Hazel Doyle
Jul 10, 2025
Hazel Doyle (née Forrest), aged 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Salvation Army Grace Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest "Ernie" and a loving mother to Walter (Jim) (Susan Walker), Joyce (Michael Bradley), Gary (Mark) (Catherine-Ann), and Gaye (Moira) (Timothy Sullivan). Her grandchildren (Aimée, Kevin, Natalie, Laura, Thomas, Jennifer, Emily, Benjamin,...
Mohammed Nazerul Hassan Mohamdee
Jul 10, 2025
With great sadness, the family of Mohammed Nazerul Hassan Mohamdee announce his passing on July 10, 2025 at 90 years of age.
Lovingly remembered by his wife of thirty-two years, Elise and their two children, Heather (Jordan) and Andrew (Kathryn) also by his children, Sharon (Marc), John and Brian (Ruth), six grandchildren, Mara, Dallin, Jason, Aislin, Ziv and Fia, brother, Omar...
Colin Arthur Hamer
Jul 10, 2025
Colin passed away on July 10, 2025 at 85 years old, peacefully after a short illness. As she had been for over 60 years, his wife Miesje was at his side.
Colin leaves behind their three children – Nicola (Pierre), Peter (Georgie), and Alex (Katherine) – as well as grandchildren Abby, Arlo, Mia, Noah, and Emma (Brent). While pre-deceased by siblings...
Christopher John Andrews
Jul 9, 2025
Chris was born in Cardiff, Wales and emigrated to Canada in 1963. He did his PhD at the University of Saskatchewan and worked at the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa researching cold hardiness in cereal crops especially winter wheat.
Chris is survived by his partner of 3 decades, Lea Kane and his children Mim Andrews and Kieran Andrews and their partners...
Captain (RCN) James Arthur Cotter
Jul 8, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jamie) Arthur Cotter at the age of 64, in Kanata, Ontario.
Born in Brandon, Manitoba, Jamie was the beloved son of the late James Arthur and Ellen Muriel. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Marie Isabelle Stefcyzk (née Anderson), and his cherished sons, Andrew Hamish (Madison...
Leo-Paul Denis
Jul 5, 2025
Passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with family by his side. Born in Ottawa on December 28, 1941, to the late Eveline (nee Poulin) and the late Hormidas Denis. Survived and lovingly remembered by his sister Rejeanne and brother Gaston along with numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his loving wife Diane (nee...
Mable Roy
Jul 2, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce Mable Ruby Roy 74, peacefully passed away at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on July 2nd 2025, surrounded by family. Predeceased by husband Frank.
Loving spouse to Ainslie Overton for many years. Daughter of Ruby and Merle, and sister to Marjorie, Stanley, Wesley, Ethel, Shirley and Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Mother to Judy...
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...
Stephen "Wayne" Westwell
Jun 29, 2025
Stephen Wayne Westwell, known affectionately to friends and family as Wayne, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at the age of 64, in Ottawa, Ontario. Born on September 27, 1960, in Ottawa, Ontario, Wayne grew up with an infectious zest for life that he carried into every endeavor.
Wayne is survived by his children, Jesse Westwell (Ashley) and Rebecca Westwell,...
John Edward Kalil
Jun 29, 2025
Oh Jack!
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Kalil, who passed away peacefully on June 29, at the age of 81 in Ottawa.
Jack was born in Ottawa on April 17, 1944 to Romez and Alice Kalil. He grew up in Ottawa and went on to teach at W.E. Gowling and J.H. Putman Schools.
He was a...
Gordon Fish
Jun 28, 2025
Gordon passed away 28 June 2025 in Saint-Vincent Hospital in Ottawa. Gordon was born 8 June 1959 in Ottawa. He is predeceased by his parents Douglas J. Fish and Dorothy L. R. nee Isbister and his brother Warren (1998). He is survived by four brothers Douglas (Donna), Stephen, Allen and Robert (France), three sisters Elizabeth (Tony) Graham, Dorothy (Pierre Lamontagne)...
Richard (Dick) Laurence Inwood
Jun 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Richard (Dick) Inwood on June 25, 2025, surrounded by family, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
Predeceased by his parents, Denis Laurence Inwood and Edith Mary Hodges Inwood, and his sisters Barbara Klatzo and Elizabeth Adams. Loving husband to Claire (née Tremblay), and cherished father to Christopher and partner...
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