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Brian Norman Forbes
Dec 11, 2024
Brian N. Forbes, aged 76, passed away peacefully at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 with his family by his side. He is survived and blessed in memory by his loving wife of 22 years (Tammy Forbes) and family, including his sons and stepsons (Andrew, Jamie, Ozzie and Preston), sister (Pam), niece and nephew (Emily and...
Lorna Louise Lee (neé Berkofsky)
Dec 11, 2024
Born July 27, 1940, in Montreal, Quebec to parents John and Maureen Bertofsky. Lorna grew up mostly in Montreal and graduated from Westhill High School in 1957. She graduated with B.Sc (H.Ec) from Macdonald College of McGill University in 1961 and married Dr. Andrew Lee the same year. Mother of three children, Douglas Lee of Halifax N.S, Allan Lee, and...
Harvest Campbell
Dec 10, 2024
Preceding Harvest are her grandparents Jerry and Jo (Rogers) Newcomb & Glenn and Vivian (Roberston) Campbell. Surviving Harvest are her parents, Jay Newcomb and Laurie Campbell (aka Kate Newcomb), her grandmother, Moira Durocher, and several uncles: Neil (Jill), L. Douglas, Jeffre & Joel (Denise), and her cousin Brendan. Harvest will be missed by many of her extended family members and...
Karen Diane Cross
Dec 10, 2024
Karen Diane Cross (nee Blommestyn) born October 16, 1941, passed away at age 83 in the Queensway Carleton Hospital on December 10th, 2024. She is survived by her loving and caring husband James “Jimmy” Cross of 23 years.
She is predeceased by her parents Mabel and Peter Blommestyn and her infant brother Patrick.
Karen was also known as Karen McSherry, Karen Smith,...
John Desmarais P. Eng (retired)
Dec 10, 2024
John Noel Desmarais passed away peacefully in hospital at Ottawa on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, with his wife of 56 years, Reta (Holmes), by his side. John was the proud father of three sons: Christopher (wife Karen Ayers, and their daughter Elladee), John-Marc (wife Nicole Cuillerier, and their son Alec), and Philip. He was also the beloved uncle of more...
Alastair Oram
Dec 9, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce Alastair Oram passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2024.
Alastair was a devoted husband to Nancy Oram and proud father of Alan (Melanie).
Born in Scotland, Alastair immigrated to Canada in 1960 with his new wife Nancy. He chose Ottawa to call home and begin his new family. Alastair had a long and distinguished...
Diane Meunier
Dec 9, 2024
MEUNIER, Diane (nee Renaud) born January 7, 1943, passed away peacefully at age 81 in hospital, on December 9, 2024, surrounded by family.
Beloved wife for 57 years of Robert Meunier. Cherished mother of Suzanne Elliott (Kim), Michael Meunier (Dina), Marc Meunier (predeceased) and Christine Meunier.
Exemplary grandmother of Jenna Elliott, Cody Elliott, Kacia Elliott, Bethany Meunier, and Liam Carreiro.
Predeceased by her...
Bruce Craig Hutchinson
Dec 8, 2024
August 27, 1954 - December 8, 2024
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Bruce Hutchinson, of Calabogie Ontario, lovingly surrounded by his family at Hospice Renfrew, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Anne (Gillan) and their two daughters, Katie Hogan (Nick), and Kristen Young (Ryan). Bruce...
Gerald Cutts
Dec 6, 2024
Gerald Charles Cutts
At Almonte General Hospital, peacefully after a short illness, Gerry left us to be with Heather. Gerald spent several years working at the City of Ottawa, where he met his lifelong love, Heather. He enjoyed an over 30-year career in Finance and Administration with the Regional Municipality of Ottawa Carleton. A lifelong resident of Eastern Ontario, Gerry, always...
Stephen Bitton
Dec 6, 2024
It is with broken hearts that the family of Stephen John Matthew Bitton announces his sudden, yet peaceful passing on December 6, 2024. Steve was a loving husband and devoted father who made even the simplest things in life special for his family.
He loved playing sports with his children, talking about politics, movies and music, going on walks in the...
Viola Martin
Dec 6, 2024
Viola Grace Martin passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2024 at the Medex Nursing Home in Ottawa. Viola was born April 26,1938. She lived in Westboro most of her life.
Dear Daughter of the late Ben and Dorothy Bradley of Westboro. Sister of predeceased brothers Wallace (Jean), Gordon (Betty), Russell (Mickey) and Orval (Shirley). Also predeceased by sisters Dorothy Heaslip (Robert),...
John David O'Keefe
Dec 5, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David O’Keefe, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who left us peacefully on December 5, 2024.
David spent his life dedicated to family, faith and community. He was a loving husband to his wife of many years Grace (Shane) and a devoted father to Carolyn (Richard Seager), Texas, Julie (Greg...
Gerald Clairmont
Nov 30, 2024
After a short, but courageous fight Gerry “GerBear” Clairmont passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the age of 67, his beautiful wife Kathy-O steadfastly by his side.
In typical Gerry fashion, he continued to work throughout his treatment until the very end. A staple at Barrhaven Ford (Dan Murphy) for 30+ years, cancer wasn’t going to keep him...
Bernice Carol Boersma
Nov 30, 2024
With broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of the beloved matriarch of the Boersma family, Bernice Carol Boersma (née Beddington), on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Bernice was the loving mother to Brian (Nicole) and Chandra (Ian), and a cherished Nana to Brayden, Jakob, Nathan, Ethan, and Zachary. These five grandsons were her greatest joy and source of pride.
She was predeceased...
Andre Normand Longchamps
Nov 30, 2024
At the age of 81, Andre Normand Longchamps of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2024.
Andre is survived by his wife, Janice Longchamps (nee Cormier) of 46 years and his three children, Stephanie (Daryl), Lisa, and Trisha (Greg), and his grandchild, Kathryn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donalda and Arthur Longchamps and his siblings, Marcel,...
Stephen Foster Purdy
Nov 29, 2024
Steve passed away suddenly but peacefully on November 29th, 2024, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital at the age of 74.
He is survived by his loving family: wife Mary, sisters-in-law Barbara Purdy and Anna Kennedy, niece Gillian (Randy), nephews Ryan (Dinah) Purdy, Geoffrey, and Adam Kennedy, great-niece Cecilia, and great-nephews Zachary, Gavin, and Eli. Steve will be sadly missed by Sheila...
Gloria Jean Davis
2024
We announce with broken hearts the passing of Gloria on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the age of 79.
Precious wife and best friend of Eldon (Fudd) Davis for 62 years. Cherished mother of Dean (Trudy), and Debbie. Treasured Grandmother of Joshua (Teri-Lynn), Riley (Nicole), Brennan, Sierra (Jordan Taylor), and Gabriel (Meghan) Monaghan, and Brittney and Tyler Davis. Amazing Great-Grandmother of...
André Jean-Claude Joseph Blais
Nov 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of André Blais announces his sudden, yet peaceful passing at home on November 27, 2024. André was a devoted husband and a caring, protective father who cherished his family deeply.
Known for his exceptional skills in various trades, he found immense joy in camping, boating, and spending time outdoors. When he wasn't fixing...
William "Bill" Gardner
Nov 25, 2024
William (“Bill”) Palmer Gardner was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on January 20, 1953 to James Hamilton Gardner and MaryAnn Palmer Gardner. On November 25, 2024, Bill died peacefully at home in Ottawa, held in the loving embraces of his wife and children. He was 71 and death was the culmination of a prolonged struggle with cancer at the root of...
Sylvia Grayson Hall
Nov 24, 2024
"Sylvia Grayson Hall (nee Duff) the love of my life passed peacefully. Courageous, fearless and thoughtful to the end. I am so proud to have known her. Forty years it took me to find her and it was worth the wait. Her humour never wavered. She taught me how to be strong and kind. She leaves behind her sister Valerie,...
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