Recent Obituaries

Mar 28, 2020

Spencer – Frederick John

March 28th, 2020. Frederick John Spencer died peacefully at Manotick Place Retirement Community at the age of 95.

Born on July 3rd, 1924 in Birmingham, England, Fred was raised by his parents Harry and Lillian Spencer (nee Taylor). He came to Canada in 1943 as a young trainee to...

Mar 26, 2020

Conoley, Bertha

(nee Smith)

On the evening of Thursday March 26th, 2020, Bertha passed peacefully, loved and supported by her husband and children, and in the presence of her dear sister-in-law. Beloved wife of Rodney. Proud mother of Craig and Kayla (Brent Halverson). Proud grandmother, “Mama Buba”, to Conan...

Mar 23, 2020

Dunn, Ivy Helen

It is with very heavy hearts the family of Ivy Helen Dunn (Nepean, ON) announces her passing at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute on March 23, 2020 at the age of 91 years.

After graduating from Nursing School at the Montreal General Hospital Ivy took a post graduate course...

Mar 23, 2020

Docherty – Leonora “Lee”

Peacefully at home on Monday, March 23, 2020 in her 74th year.  Beloved wife of Charles Docherty.  Dear mother of Charlie (Najla) and William.  Loving grandmother of Peyton and Jordan.  Sister of Arlen LaMorder (Mae).  She will also be remembered by her nieces Veronica and Verlaine.  Those wishing may make memorial...

Mar 22, 2020

Fred McNaughton (Fredquip Repair)

June 20, 1953 – March 22, 2020

Sadly, on March 22, 2020, Fred passed away at the Queensway Carleton Hospital after a brief, but intense battle with cancer. His loving wife (Greta) was by side, as she has been for almost 50 years. He leaves behind his three daughters Joleen, Katie...

Mar 22, 2020

Lester, Robert "Bob" Elton

Passed away peacefully on Sunday March 22, 2020 in his 90th year and was comforted by family members on his journey. Our Dad enjoyed a full life, cherished his family relationships with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dad spent many joyous times with family & friends at the family cottage on Lake...

Mar 22, 2020

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. Husband of the late Maria Pia Esulto Sostizzo. Loving father of John Silvio (Stacy), Rossana (Phil), and Valeria (Guy). Proud Nonno of Angela (John), Gina, Dante (Jessica), Dimitri, Angelica (Toliver) and Nicholas (Jasmine) and Bisnonno of Ayla Rose. One of five siblings, predeceased...

Mar 21, 2020

Seguin – Laura Alison

Sept. 26, 1974-March 21, 2020

It is with profound sorrow we announce the passing of our dear Laura.  Loving and proud mother of Aidan (father Nick) and Aila (father Kyle).  Cherished daughter of the late Glen Seguin and Lorraine (Alec).  Dear sister of Jennifer (Layne) and aunt to her little niece Harvest. ...

Mar 21, 2020

William Hideo Yatabe William Yatabe passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the age of 56.  He died at home in his sleep after a long fight with cancer.  William is survived by his sister Susan, brother-in-law Stuart Craig, nephew Ewan Craig, uncle Roy Shinobu (late Maki) and aunts Amy Yatabe (late Mas), Lydia Yatabe (late...

Mar 21, 2020

King, Edith

(nee Johnson)

Peacefully on March 21, 2020 at the age of 107 at the Starwood Extendicare.  Wife of the late Frank King (1978).  Loving mother of Barbara (the late Fred Cole), Lorraine (the late Leonard Lee), Nancy King and Frank (Janet Yap).  Proud...

Mar 20, 2020

Claude Frederick Bennett

September 19, 1936 Ottawa, ON - March 20, 2020 Ottawa, ON

The City of Ottawa and Province of Ontario lost a great champion last week when Claude Bennett suddenly passed away of heart failure at the age of 83.

The second of...

Mar 20, 2020

Bennett, Susan Dorothy

(nee Twinn)

With family surrounding her in love and prayer Susan Bennett passed away peacefully at the Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital in the early hours of March 20th,2020.  Taken from us far too soon after a sudden brain aneurysm and valiant fight to regain...

Mar 19, 2020

Publicover, Alice Irene

(nee Kirkham)

Suddenly, surrounded by her two devoted daughters, on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital.

Cherished wife of the late John C. Publicover (March 18th, 2019).  Loving mother of Beryl Henderson and Doreen Purdy.  Caring grandmother of Ryan...

Mar 17, 2020

Passed peacefully surrounded those who loved him most on Tuesday 17 March 2020 at his home in Ottawa in his 36th year. He was the beloved partner of Nadia Presseau, son of Debbie Cybulski and Vincent Cybulski, brother of Chris. James was a self-described introvert, but once you knew him, his sharp wit and keen intellect came shining through....

Mar 15, 2020

Hill, Margaret Gertrude

(Nee Douglas)

in her 96th year; on March 15, 2020 went home to be with her Lord and Saviour. Predeceased by her loving husband John Hunter Hill. Loving mother of the late Margaret Anne Hill (Oates) and mother in law to Julian Oates. Loving mother of...

Mar 14, 2020

Tremblay, Roslyn

Peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the age of 64 years.  Beloved wife of Tony Oliver.  Loving mother of Chantale (Shannon), Jane (Ben), and James.  Dear grandmother of Makenzie and Cadence.  She will be missed by many nieces and nephews, especially Kristin who lived with her.  Survived by her brothers Pierre, Paul, and Nicholas. ...

Mar 12, 2020

WHITE, George Edward

July 25, 1922 – March 12, 2020

George passed away peacefully in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Marion Isabel Devine. Much loved father of Brian Douglas (Denise Arsenault). Proud and cherished grandfather of Christopher (Sinem Parmaksiz) and Lisa (Christopher Fagan). Great-grandfather of Henry and Teddy Fagan. Dear uncle to Stuart, Neil and Daniel White; Heather, David and Lynn Cockbain; Scott and Leslie Woodard; Heather and...

Mar 12, 2020

Byers, Robert “Bob"

Peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the age of 87 years.  Beloved husband of Iris.  Loving father of Jeffrey (Kellie), Brent (Kathy), and Glen (Karen).  Proud grandfather of Jacob, Josiah, Krystyn, Kassandra, Steven, Kyle, and Alyssa.  Bob was a former math teacher with the Carleton Board of Education. There will be a Celebration...

Mar 12, 2020

Mildred Pearl Hunter, July 7, 1928 – March 12, 2020. Passed peacefully, surrounded in the endless love of her devoted family in the quiet afternoon of 12 March 2020, in Ottawa. Beloved wife of Lawrence Hunter (July 11, 1927 – February 17, 2003), treasured and devoted mother of Susan Chartrand (nee Hunter), (December 24, 1949 – March 4, 2018),...

Mar 11, 2020

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 at the age of 93.  Loving daughter of Walter and Laura. Predeceased by her husband Orville.  Loving mother to Patrick and Joyce. Cherished grandmother of Taylor, Jared, Skyler and Laura.  Lillian also leaves behind her many nieces and nephews.  Lillian was a proud member of the Order...