Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Patrick Doherty

Patrick Doherty

Jan 16, 2020

Doherty, Patrick Hugh

Patrick Doherty, aged 77, better known as Dort, finally escaped the naggings of his fifth wife, Jill, and the never ending disappointments of his three children, Geoff, Erin and Jamie, and eight grandchildren, on January 16, 2020. Proud to be born in Donegal, he had the most stereotypical Irish clan,...

John Devries

John Devries

Jan 15, 2020

DeVries, John (Johannes)

Nov 15,1930 - Jan 15, 2020

President, Century 21 John DeVries Ltd.

Peacefully, with loving family by his side, on Wednesday January 15th,2020 in his 90th year.  Born in Ureterp Friesland, The Netherlands, John immigrated to Canada in 1949, he eventually settled...

Maurice Bourbonnais

Maurice Bourbonnais

Jan 12, 2020

Peacefully on January 12th, 2020 at the age of 83 years old, at the Elisabeth Bruyère Centre. He was the son of the late Eugène Bourbonnais and the late Dora Séguin.  Loving husband and soulmate of the late Colette Bourbonnais née Lamontagne. Loving father of Luc Bourbonnais (Lyne Forgette); cherished grandfather of Maxime (Elyse Boucher), Valérie (Jason Lauzon Couvillon)...

Olive Lapensée

Olive Lapensée

Jan 11, 2020

Lapensée, Olive (nee Ryan)

October 13, 1928 - January 11, 2020 Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Saturday, January 11, 2020; Olive passed away at the age of 91 years. Predeceased by her parents John Leo Ryan and Neta Charlebois. Beloved wife of the late Yvon Lapensée. Loving mother of Charles, Anne (Robert Nino), and Lyse...

Pauline More

Pauline More

Jan 11, 2020

More, Pauline

(née Lacelle)

Pauline passed on Saturday, January 11th, 2020 in the comfort of her own home at the age of 78.  Predeceased by her parents Aldas Lacelle and Gabrielle (née Gervais) (the late Denis Boudreau).  Loving wife of James.  Loving mother of Alan,...

Joan Mcrae

Joan Mcrae

Jan 11, 2020

MCRAE, JOAN

nee Michie

Marjorie Joan McLean Michie McRae left the departure lounge and her plane took off on January 11, 2020, age 103 leaving behind many relatives and friends.  Joan was born August 8, 1916 near London, England, the first of 4 children born...

Betty Mccowan

Betty Mccowan

Jan 11, 2020

MCCOWAN, (Betty) Laura Elizabeth Moira (nee Coutts)

1931-2020

Peacefully, in her own bed, on Saturday January 11, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Frank McCowan (1984) and her daughter Kathleen (Bruce). Loving mother of David, Robert, Joan (Kevin). Proud and devoted Nana to Sean Michael, Nick, Katie, Ian and Brad, and Aunt and Great-Aunt to many...

James Brown

James Brown

Jan 10, 2020

Brown, James Hubert

(Retired Ottawa Hydro)

Passed away in hospital in Ottawa, Ontario after a brief illness on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Louise Woodruff. Loving father of the late Thomas, Cathy (Delbert), William, Stephen (Brenda) and James (Bev). Proud...

Brenda Houle

Brenda Houle

Jan 10, 2020

Houle, Brenda (nee Lusk)

Tragically, on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 64.  Much loved partner of Ed Gervais.  Dear best friend of the late Oscar Houle.  Loving mother of Roxanne (Mike Stants), April, Patricia (Nick Holloway), and the late Lois-Irene.  Proud grandmother of Cole, Grace, and Hunter.  Survived by her sister Barbara Seward (the...

Sandor Kocsis

Sandor Kocsis

Jan 9, 2020

Kocsis, Sandor

P.Eng.

Peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the age of 86 years.  Beloved husband for 56 years of the late Lily (nee Gabriel).  Loving father of Alexander and Ron Kocsis.  Sandor found his way to Canada after the Hungarian Revolution in 1956.  He began his career and worked his way...

Margaret Meyer

Margaret Meyer

Jan 8, 2020

Meyer, Margaret Elizabeth

(nee Kempthorn)

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the age of 85 years.  Beloved wife of the late Richard Mayne Meyer.  Loving mother of Pamela (Henry Benckhuysen), Deborah (Gino Landry), and Jon (Kathy).  Devoted Nana of Sarah Landry.  Dear sister of Irene Price (Michael).  She is survived by her nephews...

Margaret Dowsley

Margaret Dowsley

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)...

Maurice Knight

Maurice Knight

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...

Lysandros Orfanos

Lysandros Orfanos

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...

Rupert Daniels

Rupert Daniels

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...

Sonja Porter

Sonja Porter

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...

Janet Bell

Janet Bell

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...

Thomas Rowland Harries Jenkins

Thomas Rowland Harries Jenkins

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...

Dorothy Lafontaine

Dorothy Lafontaine

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...

Terence Gray

Terence Gray

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,...