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John Lett
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...
R. D. Don Curnew
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,...
David Paterson
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...
Nic Jones
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...
Jane Sample
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,...
Amelia Cavanagh
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...
Donald (Don) Wallis
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. ...
Dorothy Ellacott
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...
Valerie Ryan
Jan 1, 2020
Ryan, Valerie Ann
It is with great sadness that the family of Valerie Ann Ryan announces her unexpected passing on January 1, 2020, at the age of 67 at the Hull Hospital in Gatineau, Quebec. Valerie will be lovingly remembered by her children; Connie, Sonny, Neal, Billy, Lisa and...
Emma Clegg
Dec 31, 2019
Clegg, Emma Tanya
July 14, 1968- December 31, 2019
Tanya passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus on Tuesday, December 31st, 2019. Daughter of Pamela and David (predeceased) Clegg and younger sister to Nigel (Renata) and Fiona, she was loved and admired by...
Arthur "Bud" Mcginnis
Dec 31, 2019
Postponed Until Further Notice
Arthur James (Bud) McGinnis
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bud McGinnis. He died three days after his 98th birthday, on New Year’s Eve. He will be sorely missed by his wife of 72 years, Gladys, his daughter Brenda Reid...
Horst Hardtke
Dec 31, 2019
Hardtke - Horst Gunther Peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in his 93rd year. He leaves behind his forever love and wife of 70 years, Gerda Hardtke; his son Dr. Dieter Hardtke (Liz); daughters Marion Carter (Gary) and Heidi Taylor (Weldon); grandchildren Michelle Duclos (Ryan), Morgan Hill (Peter), Troy Hardtke, Lisa Grannan (Eric), Whitney Lee (Elliot), Madison...
Walter Grabiec
Dec 30, 2019
Grabiec, Walter John
After a sudden illness on Monday, December 30, 2019 in his 64th year. Walter is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years Shayne Baker. Loving Dad of Nicholas (Liz) and Mitchell (Kym). Proud Grumpa to Poppy and Magnus. Predeceased by baby Sam (1991) and by his parents Walter Sr. and Elva Grabiec. Brother...
Harold Rowe
Dec 29, 2019
Rowe, Harold Murray
Harold passed away peacefully in hospital with Linda at his side on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Linda Dillon. Dear brother of Sam and foster brother of (the late Leonard). Dear brother-in law of Bev. (Stewart), John (Debbie), Marvin (late Mary), William...
Anneth Martin
Dec 28, 2019
MARTIN, Anneth Harriet Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Edward Martin. Much loved mother of Neil (Audrey) and Bruce (Jean). Adored grandma of Andrea (Zac) and Allison Martin and great-grandmother of Carson and Parker. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Gladys Mather....
Ruth Astley
Dec 28, 2019
Astley. Ruth Elizabeth
Nee McColl
Retired Pharmacist
At the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Astley. Dear sister of Margaret McColl of Toronto. Predeceased by her brother Lorne McColl (late Winifred) her cousin Arleen Benn all of Kingston and by her...
Maurice Kingsbury
Dec 27, 2019
Kingsbury, Maurice
Died peacefully in his 100th year on December 27, 2019 after a long and happy life that was filled with lasting memories of family and friends. Maurice was born on July 20, 1920 and witnessed so many great changes in our world.
Devoted husband of Eva Gardner...
Catherine Shane-Valliant
Dec 27, 2019
Catherine Shane-Valliant With sincere sadness we announce the death of Cathy, December 27, 2019, surrounded by her family, at her home in Carp, Ontario, after a short battle with a very aggressive bile duct cancer. Born September 21, 1959, the fifth child of a family of ten to Donald and Shirley Shane of Crysler, Ontario. Cathy leaves...
Shirley Wieler
Dec 27, 2019
Wieler, Shirley Eileen (ne. Wallis)
Peacefully on December 27, 2019 in her 91st year. Born in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, January 21st, 1928. Daughter of the late Rev. Arthur and Lillian Wallis. Pre-deceased by her husband Heinz Wieler. Survived by her children, Paul (Mei-Ping), Mary (Dan), Michael (Claudia). Loving Nana to Christopher, Elizabeth, Edward, Kira, Jake, Miles and new Great Grandson...
Stanley Harrison
Dec 25, 2019
Harrison, Stanley Allenby Peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in his 95th year. Predeceased by his dear wife Margaret. Loving father of Thomas (Debbie), Linda Harrison, Wayne (Karen), Robert and Reverend Lindsay Harrison. Grandfather of Jason (Amy), Julia, Karen, Gregory and Graham. Great-grandfather to Beckett and Jonathan. The family would like to thank the dedicated, compassionate staff...
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