Recent Obituaries

Apr 10, 2020

Dr. Richard William Streater

Richard (Rick) Streater passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Ottawa General Hospital, at the age of 71. Richard will be greatly missed by his loving wife Ursula, sisters Kathryn (Barry), Kelly (Peter), sister-in-law Gig (Dale) nephews, James (Darlene), Jeffrey (Michelle) and Bryan, and many friends.

Richard was born...

Apr 10, 2020

OGILVIE, Gladys Joanne (nee MacAskill), daughter of Mary and Charles MacAskill of Cape Breton, after nine decades of life, peacefully passed away on Good Friday, April 10, 2020. Together in life for over 65 years with Fred Ogilvie, she was the proud mother of seven children and the beloved grandmother to eleven.

The hallmark of her life’s journey was her infallible love and care for her family. The...

Apr 9, 2020

Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the age of 76.  Predeceased by her husband Ben Corcoran.  Loving mother of Richard Corcoran (Nancy), Laureen Lagacé (Luc) and Benny Corcoran.  Proud grandmother of Nicholas, Shawn, Trevor, Ashley, Emily and Paige.  Claudette will be fondly remembered by many friends and extended family.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to Tubman Funeral Homes;...

Apr 9, 2020

Helena passed away peacefully at home after a short illness. Born in Trosciance, she fled the war front with her mother Olga (deceased) and sister Krystyna to settle in Kedzierzyn. She moved to Canada with her children to join her mother and sister in 1979.  She will be dearly missed by her sister Krystyna, her children; Iwona...

Apr 9, 2020

Boyes, Charlotte “Faye”

Daughter of the late David Orville Boyes and Lola Gladys Hetherington.  Charlotte Faye passed away peacefully in her 84th year at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa on Thursday, April 9, 2020.  Beloved aunt of nephews; Lynn, David, Chris and nieces; Linda, Mary, Nancy, Pat, Wendy, Janet and Pam, and many great...

Apr 6, 2020

Joseph McKeown

June 26, 1934 – April 6, 2020

Joe McKeown died peacefully in the company of his family at age 85.  He is survived by his beloved wife Paddy, his children Dr. Claire Holloway (Phil) of Toronto and Dr. Martin McKeown (Janet) of Vancouver, and...

Apr 5, 2020

Harris, Marion Isabel

Peacefully on Sunday, April 5th, 2020 in her 95th year.  Remembered by her loving family, Wayne Harris (Mary), Gary Harris (deceased) (Leila), Kathy Dombroski (Greg), grandchildren and their families, sister Doris Camelon, brother Blair Erskine (Lynn), nieces and nephews.  Arrangements by Tubman Funeral Homes.  Friends desiring...

Apr 3, 2020

Taylor – Margaret Luella (née Helland)

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Margaret Luella Helland Taylor was taken from us on April 3, 2020.  She lived a full 95 years.  Born in 1925 in Cochrane, Alberta, her family moved to Lomond, Alberta where she was raised working hard on the...

Apr 2, 2020

Passed away peacefully at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre on Thursday, April 2nd just shy of his 98th birthday on April 16. Beloved husband to Irene (deceased 2008) for 63 years, Allan was born in Merrickville, Ontario to Jean and Henry Todd and was surrounded by many caring aunts and uncles during his childhood. Allan is predeceased...

Apr 2, 2020

Zary Ghotbi, 90 of Ottawa passed away and entered Heaven’s gates on Thursday April 02, 2020 at 12:07 pm, with her son by her bedside holding her in his arms.

Born April 29, 1929, in Rasht-Iran she is predeceased by her beloved late husband of 62 years, Mohammad Naghi Akhavain of Rasht-Iran.

A spirited iron-willed lady,...

Apr 2, 2020

Karen Ann Smithers (nee Birmingham)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Ann Smithers on Thursday April 2, 2020 at the age of 57. After a long and courageous journey with cancer, she passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord, surrounded by her loving husband, Trevor, and children, Brianne...

Apr 2, 2020

Bell, Leona

(nee Boyd)

Passed away peacefully in Ottawa at the Civic Hospital on Thursday April 2nd,2020.  Born June 5th, 1924 in Lachute Quebec.  Beloved wife and best friend of the late Henry Bell.  Survived by nieces and nephews, Phyllis, Brian, Barry, Brenda, Beverley, John and Kenneth.  Predeceased by...

Apr 2, 2020

Henoch, Eleanor Mary

(nee Watson-Wemyss)

Born May 17, 1920 in Edinburgh, Scotland to Violet and Herbert Watson- Wemyss.  She passed away April 2nd, 2020 in Ottawa Ontario in her 100th year.  She was predeceased by her husband Wladyslaw Henoch (2000) and son Peter (1990).  She is survived by her children: John, Eleanor (Fred Braman), Christopher...

Apr 1, 2020

Pringle, Michael

Mike was born in Malaysia to Dr. Leonard Pringle and Elsie (Thorp-Monks), RN. His father was a physician in southeast Asia, and they settled in Hong Kong after Seremban, Singapore and Kowloon. At the start of WWII, Leonard stayed behind to care for patients and spent the war in Stanley Internment...

Mar 31, 2020

Powers, Marlene

(formerly Genier)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marlene Powers on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at the age of 73.  She was the devoted and proud mother to her sons Jean Genier (Kelly) and Paul Genier (Darya), remembered by their father Jean I. Genier. ...

Mar 29, 2020

Hilda Gervin (Nee Hill) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Hilda in her 94th year on March 29. Hilda was the loving and devoted wife of Bill Gervin for 69 years. Daughter of the late Annie and William Hill, Fallowfield. Pre-deceased by her sisters Helen Alexander, Jean Clarke and her brother Gordon...

Mar 29, 2020

John Elijah Dawson passed away, surrounded by the love of his family, Sunday Night, March 29, 2020 at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Kanata at the age of 82. Devoted husband of Joan (Foster) of 59 Years. Loving father of Doug (Ingrid Jansen), Bruce (Laura Hursti) and Sue (Paul Leblond). Cherished Grandpa of Janelle and Bryanne Dawson, Rachel and Sydney...

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...