Recent Obituaries

Jul 9, 2020

Smith, Henry Elgin

October 28, 1944 – July 9, 2020

It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of our beloved Dad, Henry, at the age of 75 years. He will be remembered for his gentle manner, caring heart, wonderful sense of humor and love for his family and...

Jul 9, 2020

The family of Richard (Rick) Ward are very saddened to announce his passing at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Thursday, July 9th 2020.

Rick was born in Ottawa, the youngest son of the late Douglas and Joyce Ward of Westboro. He will be very much missed by his sisters Linda Thorpe (Zane), Jackie Brennan (Jay), brothers Doug...

Jul 8, 2020

Christian Patrick DOWD died at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 8, 2020. Son of the late Patrick Owen, he is survived by his mother Mechthilde, his wife Tawnia, his daughters Chloe, Alexandra and Maya, his brother Bishop Thomas Dowd, and his sister Miriam Browning with her husband Michael and their children Brigid, Paxton and Temperance.

Jul 7, 2020

Frederick (Fred) James Brewer

June 18, 1932 - July 7, 2020 With great sadness our family announces the passing of our lovely Dad, Fred, who will be remembered for his gentle manner, wonderful sense of humour and love of animals. Pre-deceased by wife Colette (1996); son Paul (2006); grandson Kevin (2020); brothers Ken and George; sisters Dolly...

Jul 7, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Robert 'Sandy' McGaw, born in Windsor Ontario, passed away July 7th, in his one hundredth year. Predeceased by his wife Helen (Light) McGaw. Loving father to Margaret (Brian) Leach, Barbara (Mike LeMay), Sheila (Rob Quinn), and Robert (Audrey). Sadly missed by twelve grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and...

Jul 6, 2020

Baby Augusto Pagliarello July 5, 2020 – July 6, 2020

It is with infinite sadness we announce that Augusto, aged 1 day, passed away peacefully surrounded by his parents Riccardo and Giulia Pagliarello. Precious grandchild of Nonni Domenico and Viviana Trapani and Nonni Felicia and the late Augusto Franco Pagliarello. Cherished nephew of Giuseppe Trapani,...

Jul 5, 2020

CAMERON, Leah Elizabeth

(née King)

Peacefully at home, on Sunday July 5, 2020 at the age of 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Beverly Royce Cameron. Loving mother of Pamela Jones (George) of Horseshoe Valley and Beverley Graham (Richard) of Kanata. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Julie), Christopher (Kristin) and Stephen...

Jul 4, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine Durst (nee Potter) , who died peacefully at home, surrounded by her children, on July 4, 2020, at the age of 79.  Beloved wife of 59 years to the late Larry Durst.  Loving mother, doting grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, Cathy leaves behind her children Kim (Mark),...

Jul 4, 2020

Shirley Byer

March 15, 1938 – July 4, 2020

Shirley Ann (Herd)(Galbraith) Byer: born March 15, 1938 at Vancouver General Hospital, daughter of the late John Herd Jr., of Glasgow, Scotland, and the late Mary Adela (Fox) of Montreal, Quebec.

Married at the age of 18 to James Barrie Galbraith of Dartmouth, Nova...

Jul 4, 2020

Ardiel, Nichole

1978-2020

It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Nichole Ardiel on Saturday, July 4th, 2020 at the tender age of 41.  Nichole will be forever remembered by her parents Wayne and Debbie Spinks, sisters Crystal and Stacey and her children Jayden,...

Jul 3, 2020

Grant, Vimy Stuart

Passed away tragically on July 3, 2020, while adventuring in the company of close friends.  Vimy was the only son of Justin Stuart Grant and Eilis Marie Grant, caring brother, adored grandson, beloved cousin and nephew and godson. Vimy will be dearly missed by family and friends and his dog Chesil. Vimy was born...

Jul 3, 2020

Butler, Bruce

(Feb. 5, 1935 – July 3, 2020)

Passed away peacefully at Ottawa, on Friday, July 3, 2020 at the age of 85 years.  A long time veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force.  Bruce will be sorely missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Marilyn D. Butler (nee Smith).  Dear father of...

Jul 1, 2020

JoAnne Dickinson ( Nee Godde)

June 17, 1949 – July 1, 2020

JoAnne Dickinson, Interior Designer and former Instructor of Design and Art History at Algonquin College, passed away peacefully on Canada Day in the Ottawa home that she loved.  JoAnne grew up in Winnipeg with her sisters, Luise Avery, Leni Flamand and...

Jul 1, 2020

Native of Regina Saskatchewan

RCAF WO Retired

Peacefully on Wednesday July 1, 2020 in his 90th year. Predeceased by his wife of 64 years Mary Louise. Father of Denise (Rod Ogden), John (Judy), David (Kelly) and James (Christa). Cherished grandfather of Sean (Jessie) Ogden, Bradley (Michelyn), Andrew and Kaitlyn Middlemiss, Connor, Jillian (Skyler) and Lauren Middlemiss...

Jun 30, 2020

Taylor, Judith Ann, RN

October 18, 1941 - June 30, 2020

Passed away peacefully at home in Carleton Place. Daughter of the late Albert and Winnie Whitehorne. Beloved wife of Doug for 54 years. Dearly loved mother of Lisa (Derek Code), Michael (Tracy Wilson) and James (Kristen Moir). Dear sister of...

Jun 30, 2020

KENNEDY, Lynn, age 58, of Stittsville

Passed away on 30 June 2020 in Ottawa surrounded by her beloved family.

Lynn was born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec to Isabelle (nee O’Farrell) and John Kennedy on 1 November 1961. She spent her free-range childhood in Trois-Rivières and, like any self-respecting, fiercely independent middle-child, she...

Jun 27, 2020

Lucas, Shirley (nee Brown)

After a lengthy struggle on Saturday, Jun 27, 2020 at the age of 83 years.  Beloved wife of the late Harold Lucas.  Dear mother of John Lucas.  Predeceased by her loving children Tony Lucas and Catherine Nicholson.  Proud grandmother of Brent, James, and Adam.  A memorial service will be held following social distancing...

Jun 27, 2020

Robert Henry Drinnan January 4th, 1951 – June 27th, 2020 It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Drinnan – a dear husband to Janine; a treasured father to Majda, Sam, Emma and Molly; a brother; an uncle; a friend; and affectionally known as “Grandpa Bear” to Molly’s Rottie, Bear. Rob...

Jun 27, 2020

Rousselle – Donna Teresa

Peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Saturday, June 27, 2020, Donna Rousselle, age 59 years. Loving mother of Erica O’Reilly and Cody O’Reilly (Courtney) and wife of Earl O’Reilly.    Proud grandmother of Blakelyn O’Reilly.   Daughter of Angela Giroux (and late Desmond Rousselle). Sister of Andrea Rousselle-McIntyre, Lisa Chaput...

Jun 27, 2020

Bellefeuille, Remi

December 24, 1929 – June 27, 2020

Passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 90.  Loving brother of Dorothy , Denis (Pearl) and the late Rita and the late Pauline.  Cherished uncle of Nicole (Russ), Steven, Robin, David, Dany, Robert, Michel, Kimiko (Luc) Mitsuko, Pierre...