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Sunil Kumar Kalra
Jun 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sunil Kumar Kalra. He passed peacefully on June 5th 2025, at the age of 66.
Born on August 26, 1958, Sunil was the youngest son of the late Daulat Ram Kalra and Asha Rani Kalra (née Mendiratta). Sunil leaves behind his wife and soulmate Céline (née Desfossés), and his sons...
Wayne Arthur Dawson
Jun 9, 2025
In his 76th year, Wayne passed away suddenly in his sleep at his home in Ottawa on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Best friend and doting husband of Carol (Hill) for 52 wonderful years. Easily taking the award for best dad and grandpa for his endless support and encouragement, he was adored by his only daughter, Kristine, and only granddaughter, Kalayla. Whether...
Jean Elizabeth Robb
May 31, 2025
Beth Robb passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in her 93rd year after a long journey with dementia.
She is survived by her loving husband, Glenn Robb; her sons, Jeffrey Robb (Anita Robinson) and Gregory Robb (late Christine Berthiaume); and her grandchildren, Nathan Robb (Meghan Dutton), Jordan Robb (Donna Wilson), and Kyle Robb. Beth was predeceased by...
Daniel Joseph Smith
Oct 16, 2024
SMITH, Dan
Retired OC Transpo Driver
Died peacefully at the QCH on October 16th, 2024. Dan leaves behind his dear wife of 55 years, Susan, his children Steven (Sarah), Jodi, his 3 grandchildren, Zoe, Sidney and Avery. Fury friends Gus and Anna. Brother to Sharon, Bob (Debbie) the late Tom (Mary). Son of the late Stephen and Virginia Smith. Also survived by...
Louise Anne Fullerton
Jun 6, 2025
Louise Anne Fullerton, “Louisa”, born January 11, 1933, was brought home to a log cabin in Berwyn Alberta. She passed away June 6, 2025, with family at her side in her 93rd year.
Louisa was a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother survived by her three children, Lesa (Brian), Merri (Steve), Jamie (Susan), her 8 grandchildren, Jennifer (Ben), Chris (Arianne), Mat (Rebecca),...
Joyce Duncan Code
Jun 4, 2025
Joyce Code (nee McDougall) passed away peacefully in Ottawa at the age of 94 on June 4, 2025. Predeceased by her parents John Melville McDougall, Catherine Edith Cameron and siblings Jean, Helen, Sheila and Jack. She was a dedicated and adored wife to David (deceased, 2015), beloved mother to Heather Code-Burrell (Brian Burrell), Bev Friesen (Dale), Catherine Code (Jeff McKay)...
Judith Ann McCorkell
Jun 4, 2025
Judy (nee Stephenson) passed peacefully at the age of 81, surrounded by family at her retirement home, Hazeldean Gardens in Stittsville after a courageous battle against Parkinson’s Disease.
Loving wife of Rod (late), much adored mother of Kathy (Jalal Adeli), Andy (Michelle Hodgson), and Susan (John Smith). Proud Grandmother of Samantha, Kevin, Avery, Meredith, Emma, and Sarah.
Raised in Pickanock, Quebec, to...
Sylvia Ruth Kuhnle
Jun 3, 2025
Sy passed away peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Kuhnle. Loving mother of Dave (Noella) Kuhnle, Judy (Mark) McKenna, Joanne (Guy) Hubbard and Terry (Dave) Allan. Proud grandmother of Rob, Steve, Kevin, Christian, Joshua, Diana, Kyle, Krista, Derek, Zachary and great-grandmother of Xander, Abbie, Anakin, Addison, Lukas, Josie, Sofia, Nina, May, Ray,...
Doreen Wylie
Jun 3, 2025
On June 3rd, 2025, our beloved mother, Doreen Wylie died after a long battle with colon cancer. She now rests in the arms of the Savior, free from pain and sorrow, rejoicing in the presence of the Almighty.
Doreen was born in Stephenville, Newfoundland on September 30th, 1934, to James and Sarah Jane White. Throughout her life, Doreen remained a proud...
Jacqueline (Jacquey) Murchison
Jun 3, 2025
After a truly wonderful life, and having given great joy, care, and love to others, Jacquey passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2025 at the age of 98.
She was born in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Quebec, and when WWII began her family moved to Ottawa. Jacquey was delighted to be moving closer to her much-loved family cottage on Green Lake. She was a...
Constance Ruth Gillespie
2025
Constance Ruth Gillespie (Ruth) peacefully passed away on Monday June 2, 2025, at the age of 91. She is survived by daughters Vicki (Darrell) Harvey, Christine (Dave Chaudhari) Gillespie, Alison (Richard) Thomas and Sheila (Rob) Dowell. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren Brenden, Conlin, Duncan, William, Lauren, Marlaina (Jon) and Scott (Véro) of whom she was very proud.
Ruth...
Sabina Leona Rakowski Long
May 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sabina Leona Rakowski Long
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend
March 1946 – May 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sabina Leona Rakowski Long, who left us this May surrounded by the love of her family. Sabina brought color, song, and joy into the world—her infectious laugh and boundless spirit will be deeply missed.
Sabina is...
Bernel Leroy Hanley
May 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernel Leroy Hanley in Ottawa, Canada.
He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine Sandiford; his mother, Albertha Boddie; his father, Samuel Hanley; and his sister, Muriel Boddie. He is survived by his daughter, Danielle Hanley; his brothers, Grenville ‘Lewis’ Boddie, Randolph ‘Jet’ Boddie, Ridney ‘Scott’ Tross, and Marcel Hanley; his...
David Wood
May 27, 2025
On a clear and sunny morning in May 2025, David Stephen Wood passed away, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 52 years old.
Dave was the first child of Peter and Susan (Deacon), followed by his brother, Tim. He was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, where he attended Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School...
Beatrice Marjorie Blackwell
May 27, 2025
Beatrice Marjorie Blackwell (nee Cuthbertson), passed peacefully May 27, 2025, in Ottawa, her home of 45 years. Born in Montreal, June 8, 1931, to Emma Marsh (May) and John Ephraim Cuthbertson, the youngest of four sisters, she spent much of her life in Deux Montagnes/Saint-Eustache, QU.
Bea always shared the kindness of her heart as a dear sister, aunt, wife, mother,...
Carolyn Rachella Bauder
May 27, 2025
Formerly of Kingston
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing on May 27, 2025 of Carolyn Rachella Bauder (nee Irvine), beloved wife of late husband Thomas (Tom) Bauder. She passed peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital surrounded by her children. She is survived by her son Jeff (Patricia); grandsons Nolan and Brandon of Metcalfe; son...
Diane Carol McConachie
May 21, 2025
MCCONACHIE, Diane Carol
(nee Gregory)
January 10, 1944 – May 21, 2025
Longtime resident of Stittsville, Ontario
Diane passed away peacefully after a short hospital stay.
Born in Montreal, Quebec to parents Alexander MacEntire Gregory and Georgina Mary Mercer. Beloved wife of the late John Alexander McConachie. Loving mother of Sean and Ryan. Proud grandmother of Jonathan, Joshua, Noah and Katelyn.
Diane never stopped adopting strays...
Patricia Monk Lavoie
May 21, 2025
Patricia Monk Lavoie
Our beloved Patricia—Pat, Tish, Mom, Nanny—left us at age 78, after a life well-lived, filled with laughter, friendship, and love.
Born and raised in Montreal, and in Ottawa the last 20 years, Pat proudly embraced her Irish heritage, lighting up every room with her warmth and endless charm. Pat leaves behind her devoted husband of over 30 years, Gaetan,...
Irene May (née Robinson)
May 21, 2025
Peacefully, and surrounded by love, Irene May (née Robinson) passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in her 98th year.
Beloved wife of the late Jack May. Cherished mother of Penny Sisson (Frank), Jo Anne Curry (Mike), John (Patti), and Jeff (Andrea). Adored grandmother of Vicki Bisson (Jean) and Mark Sisson (Josée); Jeff (Anne) and Darren (Kerri) Curry; Derek (Tina) and...
Lenard Nelson Baird
May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, our family announces that Len passed away at the Civic Hospital on May 19, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life. He just celebrated his 95th birthday on May 9th, with family and friends.
Len was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the first born son of Merville and Odo Baird and...
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