Recent Obituaries

Aug 16, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jennifer Smith on Sunday, August 16, 2026 in her 79th year, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

For 56 years, Jennifer was the loving wife of Reg, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, family, and memories. Together they built a life centered around the people...

Aug 14, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Scott Murray announces his passing on August 14, 2026, at the age of 73. 

Scott passed surrounded by family, meeting his final days with the same courage that defined how he lived. Scott is survived by his children, Erin (Jeff), Alex (Lindsay), and Todd (Christine), and by his partner, Sue. He...

Aug 13, 2026

BEZANSON, William Robert (Bill) June 19, 1943 - August 13, 2026

William Robert Bezanson, B.Sc., B.Eng., M.Eng., P.Eng., FRC., passed through his transition to the spiritual plane, peacefully, at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Ottawa ON, on August 13, 2026, at the age of 83.

Bill is survived by his life partner and wife, Susan Van Sertima; and by their children Ashley (Phil)...

Aug 9, 2026

Diane Kathleen Boyle, age 94, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, in Ottawa, surrounded by her loving family with the sun on her face.

Born on January 15, 1932, in Iroquois Falls, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Towsley and Kathleen Ginn.

Mom moved to Ottawa to pursue her career, graduating from the University of Ottawa in 1953...

Aug 6, 2026

Sarah (Sadie) Currie Somerville, née Gibson

18 September 1929 – 06 August 2026

Born in Irvine, Scotland, Sadie immigrated to Canada in 1953 with her husband, John. She worked in Toronto as an accountant, retired to their cottage near Apsley and moved to Peterborough in 2005. After John died in 2017 Sadie moved to Ottawa to be near her son, Ian (Rosy).

As...

Aug 5, 2026

Passed away peacefully in hospital on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 in his 91st year. William Gerald Morris, beloved husband of the late Verda Graham. Loving and proud father to Wayne. Dear brother-in-law to Russell (Leila) Graham. Predeceased by his parents Perley Johnston Morris and his mother Lila Leulla Falls his sister Joan Bernard and sister-in-law Gwynneth (H.R. Weedmark). For many...

Aug 3, 2026

Absent from the body and present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8) from Parkinson’s Disease on Monday August 3, 2026.

Loved husband of Mari-Lyn (Lyn) (neé Graham); father of Heidi Byrd (David) of Vancouver and Tori Joustra (Geoffrey) of Osgoode. Dear Grandad of Sarah and Isaac Byrd (Ella). Loved and respected by step-grandchildren Julianna Arseneau (Micah) and Jeremiah Joustra. Brother-in-law to...

Aug 1, 2026

Jul 31, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Ruth Thomas on July 31, 2026, at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Carol is survived by her sisters Lorrie (David) Dinsmore and Nancy (late Iain) Muir, her nieces Andrea Dinsmore (Pete Bryce) and Kate (Matthew) Nemeth, nephews Jamie (Jackie) Dinsmore and Duncan Muir, and 4 great nieces and...

Jul 31, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lyle, four days short of his 91st birthday. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Iona (nee Murray), his son Hal (Armand) and sister Joan.

He is predeceased by his son Miles; parents Carman and Myrtle (nee Woolsey); sisters Hazel (Harold), Opal, Norma (Leonard), Geraldine (Lew); and...

Jul 31, 2026

Kingsley (95), passed away in the very early hours of July 31, in the presence of family, and after a full evening of visits with his children and their spouses and many of his grandchildren and their spouses and partners, all of whom had a chance to share some stories, laugh, cry, and say their goodbyes. He was content in...

Jul 30, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Pearle Green (nee Mohr) on July 30, 2026 in her 100th year.

Betty was predeceased by her parents Clifford Bruce and Laura Pearle Mohr, her beloved husband, Dr. John (Jack) Elmer Green and her sister, Grace Vuori (the late Henry). She is survived by her children...

Jul 30, 2026

Our mother Bettyann, the radiant light and beating heart of our family, died peacefully in the late afternoon sun of July 30th. She was surrounded by love as she crossed to the far side banks of Jordan to be welcomed by her beloved husband Ray and patiently waiting daughter Melanie.

Born in Ottawa in 1940 to parents Melvin and Elizabeth Bloodsworth,...

Jul 26, 2026

The family is saddened to announce her peaceful passing on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in her 91st year. 

Elma was predeceased by her beloved husband Alfred R. Slack, her son Ronald D. Slack and her travelling companion James Dack. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Robert M. Slack and daughter-in-law Janet Bova; her grandchildren Jessica Slack, David Gougeon, Mitchell...

Jul 26, 2026

It is with profound sadness that the family of Georgina Ellen Garland (née MacRae) announces her passing on July 26th, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born on July 13th, 1936, Georgina grew up on a farm near Munster and attended Richmond and South Carleton High Schools before leaving to study at Queen’s.

For those lucky enough to have had her in...

Jul 25, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Ludington who passed away in hospital on July 25, 2026.

Gary was a devoted husband, proud father, and loving grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his wife Aileen Easton, his daughter Jordan (Jim), granddaughter Zoë , son Kirk , step-daughter Amy, grandsons Lucas, Nathan and Adrian and his...

Jul 23, 2026

Clara Lydia McGill grew up in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She was the seventh of ten children, daughter of Theodore Hoffman from Russia and Mary Herman from Saskatchewan. 

She loved piano, singing, and reciting poetry. Her closest ally and best friend was her sister Martha. She enjoyed visiting her grandparents on their farm in Longlaketon, Saskatchewan. At 18, after completing stenography, she...

Jul 22, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Betty-Lou Cummings announces her passing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the age of 92, with the love of her family surrounding her. 

Betsy will be lovingly remembered by John, her husband of nearly 70 years, their four daughters: Lynn (Norm), Cathy (Barry), Susan (Steven), and Carol (Frank); and ten grandchildren: Christina,...

Jul 22, 2026

Dr. Harvey Voldeng

March 1, 1941 - July 22, 2026

Peacefully, with family by his side, Harvey passed away at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on July 22, 2026, at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Evelyne (2002); his parents, Jens and Edna Voldeng; and his brother-in-law, Oswald Leicht.

Harvey was born on March 1, 1941, in Spalding, Saskatchewan,...

Jul 19, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Pancruce McGriffin "Blakes" Theodore

"The Mighty Terra"

With deep sadness and loving remembrance, the family of Pancruce McGriffin Theodore, known to family and friends as "Blakes" or "Mac", wish to announce his passing on July 19, 2026 at the age of 86. Across his two homes – Saint Lucia and Ottawa - he was celebrated by his calypso stage...