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Beryl Grace Hastie
Feb 4, 2026
Beryl Grace Hastie (nee Walter)
Beryl passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the age of 77. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack Hastie, her son Steven Hastie, her parents, Lillian Violet Walter (Waller) and Norman Walter, and her sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Sidney Dixon. Beryl is survived by her loving daughters, Lorraine (Jim) and Samantha (Martin), her grandchildren,...
Jeffrey Gordon Williams
Feb 4, 2026
Jeffrey Gordon Williams passed away in Ottawa, the city where he was born and where he spent his entire life. Jeff was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Ellen; his son, Skip (Tammy); his daughter, Jennifer (Shane); his cherished grandchildren, Clay and Austin; and grand doggy, Sammy. Jeff was predeceased by his...
Gordon Richard Ball
Feb 4, 2026
Ball, Gordon Richard passed away suddenly in Park Place Retirement Residence on February 4, 2026 at the age of 80 years. He was predeceased by his wife Marguerite ‘Maggie’ Ball (Dugal) in 2022. Gordon will be missed by his sister Lorraine Jarvis (John Jarvis), bothers David Ball (Terri Ball) and Norman Ball (Karen Sigvaldason). He will be remembered by the...
Karen Payne (née Boyd)
Feb 2, 2026
Peacefully at her home on Monday, February 2, 2026 in her 80th year. Karen was the devoted and beloved wife of Lawrence Payne for 57 wonderful years, and a deeply loving mother to Ian, David, and Jill. She was a proud and cherished grandmother who adored her grandchildren Kelsey, Destin, and Dylan, each of whom brought her immense joy.
Karen will...
Vincent Roger St Pierre
Feb 2, 2026
Vincent Roger St Pierre (Vince) passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2026, at the age of 74.
Predeceased by his parents, Irene Struthers and Wilfred St Pierre, and his beloved son, Alex St Pierre. Vince is survived by his loving wife, Svitlana Zhernovnikova; his children, Andre St Pierre (Erin Munro) and Elisabeth St Pierre (Jason Hopkins); and his cherished...
Stella Mary Bowen (née Penwarden)
Jan 30, 2026
Our beloved Stella Mary passed on peacefully in her sleep, with a smile, under the gentle morning light of the Snow Moon.
Predeceased by her devoted husband Merton Bowen and her dearest son Peter; her parents Robert James Penwarden and Charlotte Stanyer; her sister Dorothy (Penny) Ford (Eric) of Burlington ON; her brothers Garfield Penwarden (Pearl) and Robert Arnold Penwarden (Constance),...
Dorothy Helen Gray
Jan 30, 2026
Dorothy Helen Gray (née Cameron)
July 10, 1941 – January 30, 2026
Dorothy Helen Gray (née Cameron) passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 84.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald Gray, her parents, Gladys Evelyn Cameron (Duff) and Charles Cameron, and her in-laws, Harold and Rae Gray. Dorothy is survived by her loving son, Stuart (Guy), sisters-in-law Linda...
Barbara Dell
Jan 30, 2026
DELL, Barbara A. E. (nee Holgate)
Passed away peacefully at home on Friday January 30, 2026 with her family by her side.
Born October 28, 1936, Barb was 89, the daughter of the late Harold and Helen Holgate. Predeceased in 2019 by her husband of over 60 years, the late Wayne Dell, Barb is lovingly remembered by their daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer...
Wonda Minerva McNeely
Jan 29, 2026
McNeely, Wonda Minerva
(nee Tysick)
Passed away peacefully at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Arnold McNeely. Loving mother to Dale Tysick, Jim (Elnora) and Mike McNeely. Proud grandmother of Erin (Rick), Kara, Kyle (Sarah), Emma (Ryan) and great-grandmother of Lincoln, Kennedy, Tegan, Jenna, Timothy, Brody, Elliott and Indiana. Fondly remembered...
Alain Decroux
Jan 29, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Alain Henri Marie Decroux, who died peacefully on January 29,2026.
Alain leaves behind his loving wife, Ardith, his devoted son, Jean-Michel, his daughter-in-law, Shannon and five beloved grandchildren; Austin, Jaxyn, Teagan, Kael and Avalee. He is also remembered by his sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins living in France and Mexico,...
Kevin Seabrooke
Jan 29, 2026
Peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, laughter and music, Kevin (Anthony) Seabrooke, devoted husband for 55 years of Frances Seabrooke (nee Doddy) of Perth Australia, loving father of Josh (Karen), Amy (Ronan), and Naomi (Jeff). Adoring and doting Papa to Sarah, Adele and Mia. Predeceased by parents Norman and Verna Seabrooke (nee Laffin) and sister Norma. Survived by sisters Karen, Lana...
Raymond Leonard Cunningham
2026
Raymond Leonard Cunningham
January 29, 2026
Our beloved Ray passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 29, surrounded by love and comforted by the music of his favourite bluegrass guitarist, Doc Watson.
Born in 1942, Ray was raised in Bocabec, New Brunswick by his parents, Josie and Marvin, along with his siblings Leighton (Helen), Wayne, Dale (Lynn), Marilyn (late John), and...
Sheila Jean Prince
Jan 28, 2026
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Sheila Jean Prince, who died peacefully under the compassionate care of the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre care team on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Words alone cannot express how grateful Sheila’s family is, of the quality care she received while at the Royal.
Born a red head, on October 9, 1935...
Doreen Marie Slingerland
Jan 25, 2026
SLINGERLAND, Doreen Marie (née Gorr)
15 February 1933 – 25 January 2026
Surrounded by loving family, Doreen left this life on January 25, 2026 after living for many years with the challenges of Parkinson’s disease. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank, and by her brother, William Gorr. Her memory will be cherished by her daughters Lynn Verner (Rob), Joyce Slingerland (Richard...
June MacDonald
Jan 24, 2026
Passed away peacefully with family by her side in Ottawa, Ontario on January 24, 2026, born in Hull, Quebec on June 29, 1932.
Remembered by her children: Karen, Thomas, Jennifer, and David, as well as grandchildren: Alison, Heather, Catherine, Michael, Emilie, and Benjamin.
A celebration of June's life will be held on Sunday February 15, 2026, from 6pm to 8pm at Tubman...
Dr. Sharon Catherine Caughey
Jan 23, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Catherine Caughey at her home, surrounded by her family, on January 23, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Throughout her journey, she maintained an active and optimistic spirit, spending her days enjoying bike rides along the Rideau River with her husband, hosting video calls with her boys, and...
San Power
Jan 23, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved San. Passed away peacefully at home, with her husband by her side, on January 23, 2026, at the age of 50.
Leaving to mourn, with the most precious memories are her adoring, loving husband Fonce and her four treasured stepchildren Aidan, Jacob, Sarah and Isaiah, who...
Brian William Kerr
Jan 22, 2026
It is with sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Brian William Kerr, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in his 78th year. Brian is survived by his loving wife Carol, son Michael, daughter Julianna, stepson Jeremy (Ali), stepdaughter Meredith and grandchildren Zoe and Mary. Predeceased by his parents, George (2008) & Olive “Irene” (2014). He will be sadly...
Roger de C. Nantel
Jan 22, 2026
Roger de C. Nantel, LVO, CD passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at the age of 94.
Born Joseph Marie Antoine Roger de Chaunac de Lanzac Nantel on July 19, 1931, in Outremont, Québec, he was the elder of two sons of Eugène Nantel and Henriette de Chaunac de Lanzac. He was predeceased by his beloved brother Alain Nantel in...
Lise Kemp May
Jan 18, 2026
Lise Kemp May, age 53, of Stittsville, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 9, 1973, in Peterborough, she was the cherished daughter of the late Carolyn and Paul Kemp.
Lise lived her life with a fierce grace that touched everyone she met. For 12 years, she was the devoted wife...
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