Recent Obituaries

Jan 8, 2020

Margaret Katherine Dowsley (née Lett)

May 16, 1928 – January 8, 2020.

Margaret, formerly of Toronto and Peterborough, passed away peacefully in Ottawa on January 8, 2020.  Predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, John (2003), and mother, Nora and father, Cecil Lett.  Dear mother of Michael (Sharon Crooke-Dowsley), Jane (John Somerville)...

Jan 6, 2020

Peacefully, after a long illness and many challenges, Maurice went to be with the Lord on January 6th, 2020. Maurice was born in Bangalore, India in 1936 to William and Gladys Knight.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter Samantha (Pascal Valcin), son Nigel (Geraldine Knight) and the mother of his children, Charmaine (Henry Holt). He...

Jan 6, 2020

Lysandros Orfanos, age 92, passed away peacefully January 6, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 4, 1927 in Selassia, Greece to George and Angelica. When he immigrated to Canada, he married the love of his life, Martha, in June of 1958. Together they worked hard to create a good life and started a family of their own the...

Jan 5, 2020

DANIELS, Rupert (Rupe)

May 6, 1929 – January 5, 2020

A lifetime resident of Ottawa, Rupe passed away in his home on Sunday, January 5, 2020 in his 91st year. Cherished husband of Carolyn for more than 37 years. He will be dearly...

Jan 3, 2020

Porter, Sonja Louise

1940-2020

Peacefully in hospital surrounded by family on Friday, January 3, 2020.  Cherished wife of 57 years to Ivan Porter.  Loving mother of Kate Porter and Susan Porter McEwen (Cameron McDermaid).  Proud grandma of Faelan McEwen.  Fondly remembered by her siblings Gordon McEwen (Phyllis), John McEwen...

Jan 3, 2020

Bell, Janet

(nee Glanfield)

Janet Bell, 82, passed away peacefully in hospice on Friday, January 3, 2020.  Predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Bruce.  Janet is survived by her 4 children; Gordon (Kathy), David, Ronald (Rita) and Laurie (Brian).  “Grannie” is fondly remembered...

Jan 3, 2020

WW II RCN veteran

Rowly made the transition peacefully after a lengthy struggle with vascular dementia. Pre-deceased by his wife, Dorothy Rattle, parents Peggy and Harries and sisters Margaret and Mary, he is survived by his devoted wife, Jayne, beloved daughters Marilyn (David), Laurie (Rob) and Pegi (Ian), and loving grandchildren Sandra (John), Jaime (Justin), Morgan, Jolani...

Jan 2, 2020

Lafontaine, Dorothy “Dot”

After a lengthy struggle with Alzheimers, on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in her 80th year. Loving mother of Tracey (deceased), Steve (Jennifer) and Rob. Gramma Dot to Jasmine, Shane, Brandon, Michael and Savannah and great gramma to Tracey. Dear sister to Donald Healey (Rhonda). Friends may visit at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440...

Jan 2, 2020

Terry Gray

1938-2020

After a brief illness, surrounded by his family on January 2, 2020, reunited with the Love of His Life Claudette.  Survived by his loving daughter Lori (Howard Rayment), son Gary (Kate), grandchildren Kali, Alex (Jacqueline), Maddison (Blake Berry), Erik, and Teegan; great grandchildren Gracie, Lyla,...

Jan 2, 2020

Kirk, Stella Daphne

November 5, 1923 - January 2, 2020

Stella passed away peacefully at the Duke of Devonshire Retirement Residence in her 97th year where she was very well looked after by staff. Mom said she’d had “the best party ever” with family just a few days prior....

Jan 2, 2020

Cole, Gerry

Retired Ottawa Citizen

Past President Cedarhill Golf and Country Club

Peacefully at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Beverly Nightingale and predeceased by his first wife Gladys. Loving father of Jeff (Bev), Stephen (Debbie), Terry (Tracy), Nancy Frame (Rodney), Lynn (Bob), John,...

Jan 1, 2020

Cromb, William Taylor

William Taylor Cromb III, 92, of Nepean, Ontario, succumbed to a very short illness at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus, peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020. Bill was born in Vegreville, Alberta on May 15, 1928 to William Taylor and Ethel (Wilson) Cromb. Bill...

Jan 1, 2020

Lett, Leonard John

John passed away peacefully in hospital after a 3 year illness on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of 57 years to Patricia (Pat) Bradwin. Loving father of Michael (Naomi) Lett and proud grandfather of Alexis, Makenna and Lillian Anne. Dear brother of Ken...

Jan 1, 2020

Curnew, Raymond Donald (Don)

Peacefully in hospital on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 85 with his son at his side.  Beloved husband for 63 years to Audrey T. Brett. Loving father of son Raymond A.V. (Vaughan) Curnew. Proud grandfather of Raymond T.A.J. (Tim) Curnew and great grandfather to Myles and Millie Curnew. Dear brother of Robert (Bob) Curnew

Remembered fondly by all his family,...

Jan 1, 2020

Born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, David H. Paterson, son, cousin, brother, scout, trombone player, debater, grew a mustache much to his mom’s displeasure, Nova Scotia Tech graduate ’58, chemical engineer, skier, golfer, tennis player, dancer, lobster enthusiast,  executive for 30 years in the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, husband, uncle, father, model railroader, not at the bottom...

Jan 1, 2020

Nic passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the young age of 38.

Beloved son of Kathi Summerfeldt-Jones and David (Sandra) Jones. Cherished brother of Todd, Ashley (Cory) Jardine and Zach. Special uncle to Brett, Hannah, Abby, Teddy, Birdie and Ben. Nic will be remembered fondly by Erika...

Jan 1, 2020

Peacefully after a brief struggle with cancer, on January 1, 2020 at the age of 73. Jane Sample, beloved wife of 45 years to Michael. Loving mother of John (Cindy White) and Samantha "Sam" (Tim Ace). Proud grandmother of Jim, Tim, Nancy and Cameron. Survived by her sisters Teresa, Rhonda and Eileen. Predeceased her brother Peter. She will also be sadly missed by her in-laws, nieces,...

Jan 1, 2020

Peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2020 in her 98th year. She was predeceased by her husband, John Cecil Cavanagh and son Garry. Dear mother of Dolores (Sonny McLean), Keith (Elva), Richard, Robert (Marilyn), Marguerite (Frank Charlebois), Laura (Doug Armstrong), Charles, Audrey (Edwin Honeywell), and Myrna (Treff Peters). Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  The...

Jan 1, 2020

Wallis, Donald (Don)

Dr. Donald (Don) Wallis passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 77.  Loving husband of Eileen (nee DeJong).  Survived by brother Ian.  Dear brother-in-law of Marguerite (Bill) Schenk, Henry (Grace) DeJong, and Bea (Randall) Huisman.  Dear Uncle to many nieces and nephews. ...

Jan 1, 2020

Ellacott, Dorothy May

(nee Webb)

Peacefully in the early morning hours at the Red Oak Retirement Residence on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late William Earl Ellacott and loving mother of the late Stephen and the late...