Recent Obituaries

Feb 24, 2019

Michiko Toyooka, Née Sakakibara

Michiko passed away peacefully in her home on February 24, 2019, surrounded by loving family.  She was the daughter of Daijiro and Shizu Sakakibara, and is survived by her husband, Yoshiharu, her three children, Takashi, Kenji (Sabra) and Kimiko (Nathaniel), and her four grandchildren, Taro, Hana, and twins Tai-Ko...

Feb 23, 2019

O’Quinn, Leo

March 6, 1935 – February 23, 2019

Peacefully on February 23, 2019 in the Ottawa Civic Hospital at the age of 83.  Predeceased by his wife Celeste.  Loving father of Danny and Jennifer; grandfather of Gabriel, Eli, and Lindsey.  Survived by his sister Marg, and his dear...

Feb 22, 2019

Leahy, Andy

December 12, 1968 – February 22, 2019

Passed unexpectedly in British Columbia on February 22, 2019 at the age of 50.  Loving husband of Debbie Leahy.  Proud father of Chris (Chantal Latreille) and Brett.  Cherished grandfather of Samuel-Dean.  Andy will be fondly remembered by his brother Gerry...

Feb 21, 2019

Neilson, Jean Winnifred

Nee Clark

Aug. 23, 1933 – Feb 21, 2019

Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Clayton William Neilson. Dear mother of Cindi Delcorde (David) and Curt (Tracey). Loved grandmother of Cole, Adam, Brooke, Matthew, Spencer and Elizabeth and great-grandmother...

Feb 20, 2019

WARBURTON, Evelyn Doreen (nee Lee)

Peacefully, on Feb. 20, age 91, Evelyn Doreen Warburton (nee Lee). Beloved mother of Anne Warburton (Larkin Bradbury) and loving stepmother of Wendy Warburton (George Prazmowski) and Stephanie Smart (Rod). Devoted sister of Barbara Baird (Len). Special grandmother to Kevin Kendall and the late LeeAnne Kendall-Kidd, and Grandma...

Feb 20, 2019

MARGARET ELIZABETH (ADDISON) SPEAREY

1931 - 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of MARGARET ELIZABETH (ADDISON) SPEAREY, who passed away on Wednesday, 20 February, 2019 at Longfield’s Manor in Ottawa in her 88th year. Margaret was born in Toronto on 30...

Feb 18, 2019

Smiley, Edith Mary

(nee Shennan)

Peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the age of 94.  Beloved wife of the late Sleaman “Sam” Smiley. Loving mother of Ian (Eleanor), Bruce, and Warren (Barbara). Proud grandmother of Roseanne, Dillon, Marina, and Sheena Smiley.  Dear sister of Betty Shennan (dec.), Elsie Cowell (nee Shennan), Ruth Leach (nee Shennan) (dec.), and Grace Shennan (dec.)

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Feb 17, 2019

David Connolly

February 12, 1953 - February 17, 2019

Passed away suddenly at home. He was the son of the late Robert Emmett Connolly and late Jean Lochhead (nee Duffy) and survived by brothers and sisters; Mary Anne Ryan (Michael), Peter (Isabel), Janet Hader (Werner), Mark (Heather) and Clare (Paul Choudhury)...

Feb 16, 2019

C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous vous annonçons le décès de Vital Morin, décédé le 16 février 2019 à l’âge de 76 ans. Il était le fils de feu Eugène Morin et de feu Rita Larocque.

Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse Micheline Deschatelets, son fils Michel (Louise Danis), ses petits-enfants : Audrey Ann (Alexandre Laprade)...

Feb 15, 2019

Janice Janette (Beattie) Osborne

1934-2019

Osborne, Janice Jeannette (née Beattie), 85, of Stittsville, died 15 February 2019 in Ottawa, surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, the Very Reverend Robert J. Osborne, Dean Emeritus of Rupertsland; daughter...

Feb 15, 2019

Passed away peacefully in hospital on February 15, 2019 at the age of 93. Gwen is survived by her daughter Sue (Paul Lagasi) and her granddaughters Alisha (Samuel Seaman) and Zoë, as well as many pets - Sadie, Georgie and Riley - who loved her attention. She is also survived by many wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews in Nova...

Feb 13, 2019

It is with great sadness the family of Ky Roesler announce his passing on February 13th, 2019 after a hard-fought battle. Ky was the much loved husband of 32 years and best friend to Terri Dunnigan. Dearly loved father of Maddie (Chris) and Cydney (Chase). Son of the late Gordon and Marjorie Roesler.  Dear brother of Debbie (Lorne), Weldy...

Feb 13, 2019

Johanna Mears (Van Orsouw)

1925-2019

Peacefully at Extendicare Medex on February 13, 2019 at the age of 94 years.  Loving mother of the late Jacqueline Paget (late Eric).  Johanna will be remembered by her family in Ottawa and Holland.   The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank...

Feb 13, 2019

Bos, Joanna

May 13,1982 – February 13, 2019

Joanna’s work on earth was done. The Lord took her home to be with Him. Loving daughter of John and Nellie Bos and sister to Michael Bos (Mouy Hong Ly). Oldest grandchild of Cornelis and Geertruida Bos and predeceased by grandparents Andy and...

Feb 13, 2019

Greene, Mary Harriet

Nee Jessup

Peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in her 103 year. Beloved wife of the late William John “Bill” Greene.  Loving mother of Mary Ellen Louise Boomgaardt (Riemer). Cherished grandmother of Mary Rachel (Paul Canning), Aisling and William Bram (Katelyn Weedmark). Loved great-grandmother of Isla Mary, Kyra and Fraser. Predeceased by her...

Feb 11, 2019

McClure, Kathryn Hope (née Skinner)

SERVICE TIME CHANGE

August 28, 1924 – February 11, 2019

Kathryn lived her life with optimism, gratitude and a deep appreciation of the splendour of nature. She was adored by her husband, Bill McClure, who predeceased her in 2013, and cherished by her children Karen (Stan...

Feb 11, 2019

Schonberg, Tom June 12, 1953 - February 11, 2019 Passed of heart failure at home on Monday, February 11, 2019. Beloved husband of Ene and proud father of Alex. Son of the late Silvi and Endel Schonberg. Friends may visit at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd., Nepean (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd.) on Thursday,...

Feb 10, 2019

GORDON, Sara Ruth June 26, 1975 - February 10, 2019 Sara Gordon passed away peacefully in her sleep at St. Vincent Hospital, February 10th, 2019. Daughter of Ann and William (Bill) Gordon; sister to David. She will be missed by her uncles, aunts and many cousins. Family and friends may pay their respects at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 470 Roosevelt...

Feb 10, 2019

Kinsman, Margaret Lee (nee Rigby)

On Saturday morning Lee passed away suddenly and peacefully. Lee is mourned by her brother Bill, her son Bruce, her daughter-in-law Wendy and her cherished granddaughter Kloë. She was predeceased by her loving husband of fifty years, Bill. After a thirty-year career as a diplomatic spouse Lee taught...

Feb 10, 2019

Eiko Takeuchi Katsumi October 12, 1928 - February 10, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Eiko, proud Mother of Naomi (Patrick), Donald (Karin) and Albert (Terrianne). Grandmother of Alison, Megan, Riley and Davis. Predeceased by her husband Kinichi, sisters Fumiko and Tsuyako. Arriving...