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Chandra Gupta
Jan 1, 2019
GUPTA, Chandra Kanta 1932-2019 Beloved mother and best friend. You are already missed
Jacqueline Mcmurtry
Jan 1, 2019
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It is with heavy hearts we regret to announce the sudden passing of our loving mother on March 14, 2019. Predeceased by her husband Alan and her Grandson Steven Shovar. Leaving behind her eight children, Dave (Denise) Carol, Patricia Turgeon, Susan Leggett (Jim), Steve (Jane), Mark (Jane), Claire Shovar (Robin) and Alana (Bill). ...
Jeanne Mannell
Jan 1, 2019
Passed away peacefully Friday, 6 December 2019 in her 95th year. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold (d. 1996 ) and her son Robert ( d. 2018 ). Jeanne was an avid Bridge player & a very successful competitive curler, a long-time member of Ottawa's Granite Curling Club as well as a social member of the...
Marcia Kitching
Jan 1, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Marcia Diane Kitching (nee Van Alstine) announces her passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the age of 84 in Ottawa, Ontario. Marcia will be lovingly remembered by her children Debbie Comeau (Brian), Chris (Edwinna) and Jamie as well as sisters Nancy, Sharon and...
Gladys Kennedy
Jan 1, 2019
Kennedy, Gladys Violet “Glady”
Nee King
Following a long and happy life with her beloved late husband Joseph Arthur “Art” Kennedy, Gladys passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 in her 98th year at Riverpark Place. Daughter of the late John and Marion King of London, England. Gladys will...
Viola Purdy-Arnold
Jan 1, 2019
ARNOLD, Viola (Purdy)
Passed away peacefully on August 19, 2019, at the age of 90. Daughter of the late Robert and Florence Purdy. Beloved wife of the late Herb Arnold. Loving mother of Ron (Donna), Linda (Bill), Gary (Carole), Carol (Denktash) and Debbie (Scott). She will be fondly missed by her 11 grandchildren...
Elizabeth Bartlett
Jan 1, 2019
Bartlett, Elizabeth Agnes (née Pearce)
Betty left peacefully on December 8, 2019 after complications involving a fall. Born in Toronto on February 6, 1925. Beloved daughter of the late Muriel Helen (Watson) Pearce and Harry Wright Pearce, a baker. Predeceased by David, her husband of 52 years. Sister of William Pearce and his...
Donna Lohnes
Jan 1, 2019
Lohnes, Donna Leslie
September 18, 1942 – May 14, 2019
Surrounded by the love of family and many friends, Donna passed away peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital after a very brave battle with cancer. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Jim Lohnes. Loving mother of Peg Ralph (Mike) and Michael Lohnes (Judy). Much loved sister...
Betty Hughes
Jan 1, 2019
At the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the age of 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Hughes. Loving mother of Richard and Dianne. Grandmother to Pam. Predeceased by her brother Ted. Interment will take place in the spring at Beechwood Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made to the Ottawa...
The Cowan
Dec 31, 2018
The Reverend Canon Kenneth Cowan
Peacefully on December 31, 2018, Kenneth Reginald Cowan passed away at Longfields Manor in Ottawa, in his 102 nd year. He was born on March 23, 1917, in Hawarden, Saskatchewan to Tom and Amelia Cowan. Ken grew up in Ottawa and went to Nepean High School and then...
Audrey Brewer
Dec 31, 2018
Johnston, Audrey Helen
Aug 22, 1922- Dec 31,2018
Peacefully, Audrey Helen Johnston (nee Brewer) died at the Starwood Extendicare home on December 31, 2018. Audrey was predeceased by her husband Keene in 1989. She is survived by her daughter Susan Van Sertima (Bill Bezanson), son Terry (Ginny Twomey) and Son Kevin. She is...
Wayne Stafford
Dec 31, 2018
Stafford, Wayne
Suddenly, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on December 31, 2018 at the age of 75. Predeceased by his wife Viola. Loving father of David and Richard (Heather). Cherished grandfather of Quinn, Mikayla and Isaac. Survived by sisters Pattie-Ann and Tina. Predeceased by his brothers Jerry, Michael and Danny. Visitation will be held...
James Dunlop
Dec 30, 2018
James Barry Lynn Dunlop
1935-2018
Passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Sunday December 30, 2018 at the age of 83. Son of the late Gilmour and Hazel. Loving father of Lynn Burnett (Donald), Karen Moore (Willis), June Baker (Donald), Barry Dunlop (Tracey) and Gary Dunlop (Nikole)....
Doug Clark
Dec 30, 2018
Clark - Doug
Suddenly at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of John (Victoria) and Jodi Jenkins (Dave). Much loved grandfather of William, Owen, Henry and Georgia. Dear son of Millie Clark (the late Les). Brother of J.L. Clark (Nicole). Friends...
Arend Harbers
Dec 29, 2018
Harbers - Arend "Harry"
Peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018 in his 88 th year. Beloved husband of Anne (Evers). Dear father of Harry (Shirley). Loving Opa of Lindsay (Yves) and Jordan (Erika). Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars, ...
Donald Sangster
Dec 28, 2018
Sangster - Donald Frederick
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Don on Friday, December 28, 2018, age 83. He is survived by his loving wife Eleanor (Doherty); his children Vicki Williams (Michael), Cameron (Alicja), Sharon and Geoffrey; his grandchildren Lewis and Sonia; sister Janet Bourgeau (late Angus); and brother James...
Regius Brown
Dec 28, 2018
Brown, Regius
Regius Brown passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 68 after a 5-year journey with multiple myeloma. Cherished son of the late Louis George and Esmerine (née Hunter-Greenland) Brown. Dear brother of Goldson (Rita), Angel, Stephaney and the late Yvonne Gemson. Proud father of Jayson, Tamika and...
Michael Norton
Dec 28, 2018
Norton, Michael Kenneth
With his family by his side on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 51, after a year long battle with cancer, fought with courage and humour. Beloved son of Frank and Dawn (nee Keough) Norton. Loving brother of Julie Findlay (John), Jay (Katrina Dumont) and Wendy (Kyle Nighbor). Cherished uncle of Jaden,...
Amy Foy
Dec 26, 2018
Born and raised in Washington DC, Amy always wanted to be a teacher. Studies in Philadelphia and Harrisburg PA then took her to Ottawa where she began a long, successful career. A master teacher, she was cheerfully empathetic and spread joy in every venue. With bravery, ingenuity and will, Amy made Canada her new home, complete with cherished friendships...
Dorothy Nitschke
Dec 26, 2018
Dorothy passed away on December 26, 2018 at the age of 70. She was the daughter of the late Herbert Nitschke and the late Rufina Strebe. Beloved wife of Marcel Savard. She will be fondly missed by her children: Shawn (Tiffany), Scott (Stefani) and Terry, her grandchildren, Randy, Jessy, Austin, Talira, Brandon, Karolanne, her great great-grandson Mathéo, her brother...
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