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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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Helen Eliza Joyce Perkins
Jun 24, 2025
It is with love and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Helen, who departed this world on June 24, 2025, at the age of 95.
Helen was known for having a song for everything, baking with love and making friends wherever she went. She was a devoted wife to the late Charles Perkins, a loving mother...
Victor Stanley Alfred Atkinson
Jun 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Victor Atkinson on June 22, 2025, in hospital, just weeks shy of his 95th birthday. Vic was predeceased by the love of his life, Christine Roberta Atkinson (née Hebben), on February 26, 2024. They were devoted partners for 71 years, having shared a remarkable life together.
Vic was born...
Thomas Bruce Stratton
Jun 22, 2025
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 77, Tom officially started his next great adventure, free of the progressive neurological disorder that for the last five years had been making him increasingly less able to enjoy all of the activities that he had always loved to do.
Tom was a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew...
Robert Ross Wilson
Jun 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Ross Wilson of Fallowfield. He passed away peacefully on June 22nd 2025, at the age of 92 with family at his side. Born on February 11th, 1933, Ross was the third of four children to the late Clarence Wilson and Agnes Wilson (nee Cathcart)
Ross, predeceased by June Wilson...
Carolyn Margaret Davidson
Jun 20, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Margaret Davidson on June 20, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario, at the age of 47.
Born on July 27, 1977, in Belleville, Carolyn was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her beloved husband, Christopher Ross; her daughter, Ryley;...
Mary Murphy neé Norton
Jun 20, 2025
Mary Murphy neé Norton
May 1st, 1943 - June 20, 2025
With great sadness, we announce that Mary passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025 at the age of 82. Loving wife of the late Bill Murphy. Proud Mom of Cathy (Mark), Kevin (Carla), and Kimberley. Cherished Grandma of Kyle, Ryan, and Michael. Predeceased by her parents, Howard and Mabel Norton (Carson)...
Calvin Anthony Sampson
Jun 19, 2025
With heavy hearts but deep gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Calvin Anthony (Tony) Sampson on June 19, 2025, in his 68th year.
Calvin was a beacon of kindness, compassion, and quiet strength. His life was a testament to selflessness—always putting others before himself and finding joy in making life better for...
Rodger Frank Turner
2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rodger Turner on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at St. Vincent’s hospital.
Rodger was the son of the late Marion (Cronsberry) Turner and the late Leonard Turner. He is survived by his sister Marilen Turner, as well as by many friends he considered to be as close as family.
Rodger lived his...
Gloria Jean Stolze
Jun 17, 2025
Peacefully on June 17, 2025. Gloria leaves behind her daughter Nancy (Kevin Fletcher) and her grandchildren William (Clara Lockhart), Caleb and Sean. Gloria was predeceased by her husband Otmar Stolze and brother Mike Furness. Daughter of the late Reginald and Freda Furness (Rice).
Raised in Cardinal, Gloria graduated from the Brockville General Hospital School of Nursing in 1961. From there she...
Michael George Evenson
Jun 16, 2025
Michael George Evenson of Kanata, Ontario passed away peacefully in his 88th year after a brief hospital stay.
Michael was born in Montreal to Theodore and Philomena (née Frodsham). He was the second of eight children; Theodore (Elaine), Walter (Chichi), Kathleen (Bob), Bernice, Alan (Patt), Daniel (Gloria) and Eric (Suzanne) and he often shared fond memories of growing up in the...
Judy Marion Schaber
Jun 16, 2025
Surrounded by her loved ones, Judy Schaber passed away peacefully in Ottawa at the age of 77 after a battle with ALS. She was a boldly compassionate wife to Michael, beloved mother to Evan (Megan) and Sarah, and a very proud Nana to Elle and Piper. Judy will also be deeply missed by her siblings Wally (Louise), Mary (Jim) and...
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