Recent Obituaries

Aug 24, 2026

Harold MacDonald passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, in his 90th year, surrounded by the love of his family. Harold was the loving and devoted husband of Pat (née Smith), with whom he shared a lifetime of love, family, and treasured memories. Cherished father of Trisha Galipeau (late Marc), Lynn MacDonald, Rod Saunderson (Gretchen), and Joey MacDonald. A fun-loving...

Aug 24, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Garth Small at Kemptville District Hospital, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 24, 2026 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Linda (née Scharf). He was the son of the late Alden and Marguerite Small. Dear father of Kelly Kearney (Michael) and Vicki Robson (James Clarke). He also leaves behind his...

Aug 23, 2026

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Charles passed away peacefully at home with his wife and best friend Joyce by his side.

Charles was born in Bowmanville, Ontario, to his parents Charles and Lois. He and his sisters Jane (Dan) and Pam (Chris) had a childhood that shaped his love of sports, the outdoors, and cottaging that would remain...

Aug 23, 2026

It is with Heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ted (Edward) Aylwin Owen, peacefully on Aug 23, 2026, age 88. 

Born in Prince Albert SK, Raised in West Vancouver BC. 

Lived in Ottawa ON, Calgary AB and Seabright NS. 

Predeceased by his parents James Hector Owen, Katherine Edith (Morgan) Owen and his brother Evan James Owen. Married to Jennifer (Rowan) Moulton,...

Aug 22, 2026

With broken hearts, the family announces that Jean Cecilia Graham (née Griffiths) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the age of 79.

Jean was a devoted wife, cherished mother, proud grandmother, and a gentle, steady presence whose kindness touched everyone who knew her. She was deeply committed to her family and friends, and...

Aug 22, 2026

Suddenly at home on Saturday, August 22, 2026, age 71. Beloved husband of Deborah (née MacAulay). Cherished father of Ryan (Lisa). Loving grandfather of Freya. Dear brother of Jeff (Bev), Terry (Tracy) and Nancy Frame (Rod). He will also be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Steve was an athlete, he was a person in motion, a doer....

Aug 21, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ella Sowa (nee Curran) on August 21, 2026, at the age of 97.

Predeceased by her husband Stan Sowa, Ella was the beloved mother of David (Lynn), Roy (Wendy), Karen Renaud (Paul), and was predeceased by her son Mark.

She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren James Sowa, Michael Renaud,...

Aug 20, 2026

Darren Oudom Stephens was born into love on August 5, 2026 and gently passed away shortly after on August 20, 2026. Though we only held him for a brief moment, his memory will stay with us forever.Darren is deeply loved and forever remembered by his parents, Roit Prom and Brian Stephens. He is held in the hearts of his grandparents...

Aug 19, 2026

Patricia Bishop Rowland, in her 95th year, of Russell, Ontario, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 10, 1932, Patricia was the youngest daughter of the late Ferne and Sidney Bishop. She graduated from Stanstead College in 1949 and went on to attend Macdonald College, where she received her Teacher’s Diploma. In 1975,...

Aug 18, 2026

After a 4-year constant battle with cancer Kim passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Civic Hospital on Tuesday August 18, 2026, at 1:36pm at the age of 60.

Kim was predeceased by her parents Paul and Betty Boucher; remembered by brother Mark Boucher and wife Kelly, Mike Boucher, and Paul Boucher, by sister Lori Boucher; Cherished by...

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 4, 2026

Le Seigneur a rappelé à lui son serviteur, Alpha Kalombo. Né au Congo le 12 juillet 1985 et endormi dans la paix du Christ au Canada le 4 août 2026, Alpha était un homme d’une foi discrète et d'une immense humilité. Issu d’une famille nombreuse, il a marché dans la simplicité et l'amour du prochain. Il laisse dans le deuil...

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...