Obituaries
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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...
Thérèse Irene McKellar
Jun 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thérèse (Teri) on Monday, June 16, 2025 in her 74th year. She was at home surrounded by her family.
Beloved wife of Archie McKellar. Dear mother of François (Catherine), James (Aine); step-mother of Tammy (Mike May). Loving ‘Grandmaman’ to Riley (Annabella) and Connor, Amy and Martin, Nathan and Sarah. Daughter...
William Robert Vernon
Jun 12, 2025
Peacefully, at Granite Ridge Community, June 12th at the age of 75. Survived by cousins Sean (Rebecca) Deyell and Tracy Deyell. Predeceased by his father, Desmond Vernon, and mother, Melba McKenzie (née Berndt). Bill was a longtime volunteer with Scouts Canada and parishioner at Centretown United Church (formerly McLeod Stewarton). Donations can be made to Parkinson Canada.
Shelagh Laurie Paulsson (née Hetherington)
Jun 12, 2025
Our family are celebrating the life of Shelagh Paulsson who passed away peacefully in hospital on June 12, 2025.
Shelagh was born in Quyon, Quebec where she spent the first two years of her life. Her family then moved to Sudbury, Ontario and lived there until moving to their new home in Hull, Quebec in 1959.
After attending Hull Elementary School for...
Judith Barbara Manning
Jun 11, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Judith (Judy) Barbara Manning on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82 in Ottawa. She was the wife of the late LCdr (ret). Edward Alexander (Al) Manning and the daughter of the late Dr. Norman O. Boyd and the late Barbara W. Boyd.
Judy was born in December 1942...
Martha Lucienne Caskey (née Symonds)
Jun 10, 2025
Martha Lucienne Caskey (nee Symonds) was born in Ottawa in 1946 and died in Ottawa on 10 June 2025. She grew up in Ottawa, one of Lucienne Symonds (nee Danis) and Norris Symonds’ two daughters. She worked for many years at Nortel Networks as did her husband, Michael. They married in 1970 and shared a deep love for the outdoors....
Thomas "Tobe" Kenji Hirose
Jun 9, 2025
It is with overwhelming sadness that the family of Thomas Kenji Hirose announces his passing at the General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital on June 9th, 2025, due to complications associated with a very rare form of sino-nasal cancer. His brothers Gerald (Janet), Randy (Lesley), Kenneth, and double first cousins, Geoffrey and Stan (Bette), will sorely miss Thomas (also known...
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...
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),...
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...
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...
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...
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