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Sabina Leona Rakowski Long
May 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sabina Leona Rakowski Long
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend
March 1946 – May 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sabina Leona Rakowski Long, who left us this May surrounded by the love of her family. Sabina brought color, song, and joy into the world—her infectious laugh and boundless spirit will be deeply missed.
Sabina is...
Bernel Leroy Hanley
May 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernel Leroy Hanley in Ottawa, Canada.
He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine Sandiford; his mother, Albertha Boddie; his father, Samuel Hanley; and his sister, Muriel Boddie. He is survived by his daughter, Danielle Hanley; his brothers, Grenville ‘Lewis’ Boddie, Randolph ‘Jet’ Boddie, Ridney ‘Scott’ Tross, and Marcel Hanley; his...
David Wood
May 27, 2025
On a clear and sunny morning in May 2025, David Stephen Wood passed away, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 52 years old.
Dave was the first child of Peter and Susan (Deacon), followed by his brother, Tim. He was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, where he attended Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School...
Beatrice Marjorie Blackwell
May 27, 2025
Beatrice Marjorie Blackwell (nee Cuthbertson), passed peacefully May 27, 2025, in Ottawa, her home of 45 years. Born in Montreal, June 8, 1931, to Emma Marsh (May) and John Ephraim Cuthbertson, the youngest of four sisters, she spent much of her life in Deux Montagnes/Saint-Eustache, QU.
Bea always shared the kindness of her heart as a dear sister, aunt, wife, mother,...
Carolyn Rachella Bauder
May 27, 2025
Formerly of Kingston
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing on May 27, 2025 of Carolyn Rachella Bauder (nee Irvine), beloved wife of late husband Thomas (Tom) Bauder. She passed peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital surrounded by her children. She is survived by her son Jeff (Patricia); grandsons Nolan and Brandon of Metcalfe; son...
Michael Bull
May 24, 2025
The Bull family is saddened to announce the passing of our brother Michael after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, May 24, 2025. He was 66 years old. Michael was a loving brother to his four sisters, Donna (Ron deceased), Barbara (Dale), Carol, Sandra (Craig) and his six brothers Gordon (deceased), David, Danny, John, Robert, and Ron. Predeceased by...
Diane Carol McConachie
May 21, 2025
MCCONACHIE, Diane Carol
(nee Gregory)
January 10, 1944 – May 21, 2025
Longtime resident of Stittsville, Ontario
Diane passed away peacefully after a short hospital stay.
Born in Montreal, Quebec to parents Alexander MacEntire Gregory and Georgina Mary Mercer. Beloved wife of the late John Alexander McConachie. Loving mother of Sean and Ryan. Proud grandmother of Jonathan, Joshua, Noah and Katelyn.
Diane never stopped adopting strays...
Patricia Monk Lavoie
May 21, 2025
Patricia Monk Lavoie
Our beloved Patricia—Pat, Tish, Mom, Nanny—left us at age 78, after a life well-lived, filled with laughter, friendship, and love.
Born and raised in Montreal, and in Ottawa the last 20 years, Pat proudly embraced her Irish heritage, lighting up every room with her warmth and endless charm. Pat leaves behind her devoted husband of over 30 years, Gaetan,...
Irene May (née Robinson)
May 21, 2025
Peacefully, and surrounded by love, Irene May (née Robinson) passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in her 98th year.
Beloved wife of the late Jack May. Cherished mother of Penny Sisson (Frank), Jo Anne Curry (Mike), John (Patti), and Jeff (Andrea). Adored grandmother of Vicki Bisson (Jean) and Mark Sisson (Josée); Jeff (Anne) and Darren (Kerri) Curry; Derek (Tina) and...
Lenard Nelson Baird
May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, our family announces that Len passed away at the Civic Hospital on May 19, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life. He just celebrated his 95th birthday on May 9th, with family and friends.
Len was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the first born son of Merville and Odo Baird and...
Dolores Boisjoli
May 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dolores Boisjoli, peacefully at Osgoode Care Centre on Friday May 17, 2025 in her 87th year. Dear mother of Cindy Monforton (Domenic Di Nobile), Monique Phillips and, predeceased by her son Geoffrey Crouse. Loving grandmother of Steven Monforton (Crystal), Michelle Mitchell (Cory), Claudia Crouse, Trevor and Courtney Phillips; and...
Brian Turnbull
May 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Brian Peter Turnbull, who died at home in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 15, 2025, at the age of 86.
Brian was the beloved husband of the late Gail Elizabeth McCallum, and a devoted father to Anthony Hugh Turnbull (wife Christine Mott), Monica Marie Gail Turnbull, James Brian Turnbull (partner...
Stella Scribailo
May 13, 2025
Stella Scribailo (nee Pasnak) born near Oakshela, Saskatchewan October 30th, 1929 passed away peacefully May 13th, 2025 at the amazing age of 95.
Survived by sons David (Jane), Robin (Janet) and daughter September (Michael), grandchildren, Alison, Ryan, Dom, Jeremy and Kellen and great grandkids, James and Saria.
Predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Steve ( d.2020) and their eldest son...
Helen Luella Bourgeois
May 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Luella Bourgeois (nee McLean), who passed peacefully at home on May 12th 2025, at the age of 97.
Born on October 28th, 1927, Helen was the eldest daughter of the late Albert McLean and Rebecca (nee Cochrane), and devoted sister to the late Lyall (Mary). Helen leaves behind her...
Richard Harold Weeks
May 9, 2025
Richard Harold Weeks, of Ottawa, died on May 9, 2025 in his 84th year. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Joanne Stoody Weeks, and by his parents Paul Harold Weeks and Winnifred Cecilia Weeks.
Richard is survived by his daughter Sandra Weeks (Colin Cahill) and grandchildren Sadie, Simon and Owen of Port Hope and by his son Kenneth Weeks (Amy...
Albert Wubs
May 9, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, and grandfather (Opa) Albert Wubs. Tremendously grateful and blessed for the time we shared are his wife, Marilyn, his children Julie (Chris), Melanie (Danny), Jeremy (Nadia), Kristen (Mike), Erin (Matt), Meghan (Paul) and his 16 beloved grandchildren. He is also lovingly remembered by his brothers...
Lesly "Butch" Laflamme
May 8, 2025
Lesly "Butch" Laflamme, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 17, 1947, Butch lived a life full of laughter, hard work, and deep love for his family and friends. He cherished simple joys — his trailer, fishing, classic cars, motorcycles and sharing a good joke with anyone who needed a smile.
Butch was the true definition of...
Laurie "Sam" Ebben Beckwith
May 8, 2025
Born in Lockhartville, NS on March 5, 1935. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Laurie (retired Master Warrant Officer) proudly served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 30 years. His service brought him to many places in Canada and to places as far as Egypt.
His latter years were spent between...
Marjorie Mosienko (nee Donald)
May 6, 2025
Passed away May 6, 2025, peacefully at home.
Beloved wife to her late husband, Frank, for over 62 years. Loving mom of Heather (Glen), Holly, Dawn (Marc) and Lori (Shane). Adoring and supportive gramma of Erikka (Luc), Jordie (Nate), Alex (Miguel), Ryan (Kym), Brihana (Riley), Hannah (Rob), Jazmin (Michio), Natalee (Bennet), Gavin and Owen (Angie), and great-gramma to Rain, Luna, Mads,...
Derick Mackenzie
May 6, 2025
Peacefully at home with his family by his side, Derick Mackenzie passed away on May 6th, 2025, after a very courageous battle with cancer.
Beloved husband of Catherine Mackenzie (Bielaskie) and father of Jenna Mackenzie. Lovingly remembered by mother-in-law Jenny Bielaskie (Late Dominic) and brother-in-law Kevin Bielaskie (Zabrina) and nieces and nephew, Kayla (Chad), Mitchell, Shaylyn and great nieces Payton and...
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