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Elizabeth Orange
Nov 15, 2018
Betty passed away on November 15, 2018 at the age of 81. Loving mother of Christina, Brian (Johanne), Derrick (Carrie) and Charlene. She will be missed by her 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, her brothers: Campbell (Joy), Winston (Lucille), Russell, many nephews, nieces and close friends. She was predeceased by her parents Fred and Gwen Orange and her...
Mary Weir
Nov 15, 2018
After a prolonged and difficult battle with cancer, Mary Stark (nee Weir), passed away at the Civic Hospital on November 15, 2018.
She grew up in Timmins, Ontario, with her brother Hugh (Weir) and sister Marion (Smith). Her own mother Marguerite, passed away at a very young age, leaving Mary to help in raising her brother and...
Robert Mcfaul
Nov 15, 2018
Bob Passed away on November 15th, 2018, at the age of 81 years old. He was the beloved husband of Lorna; the cherished father of Scott; the loving grandfather of Lee, Robin (Daniel Mueller) and Megan. He also leaves to mourn his niece Sheila Smith, his brother Daniel (Lorraine Smith), his brother-in-law Scottie (Gloria Green) as well as his...
Marjorie Wright
Nov 15, 2018
Marjorie Affra Wright (née Gosling), was born December 30, 1922 in Dover, Kent, England, and passed away in Ottawa, Ontario on November 15, 2018 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her husband, George Arthur Wright, originally of Middleton, Prince Edward Island. She is survived by her sons Roger Elliott Wright...
Hilda Beehler
Nov 14, 2018
Beehler, Hilda
Sept 28, 1935-November 14, 2018
Predeceased by her husband, the late Phil Beehler and son Richard (Lorraine Burns). Survived by son Dan (Roxsanna Mueller), daughters Donna (John Hector), Sheila (Scott Walsh) beloved grand children Amanda, late Lily, Brianne, Rena, Nathanial, Aynsley and Adam. You were the strongest and most...
Beverley Blakely
Nov 14, 2018
Beverley Burkinshaw left this world peacefully on Wednesday November 14 th at the age of 83. Beverley leaves behind her loving sisters Eleanor (Guy), Margaret (Ed) and Barbara (Doug) as well as her daughter Glenda (Jim). Predeceased by her parents Stanley and Margaret Blakely. Throughout her life, Beverley coped with the many health issues that befell her....

Florence Potter
Nov 13, 2018
Pestka – Florence Joan Miriam "Joan" (nee Potter)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Born on June 11, 1928 in Huntsville, ON to parents Ethel and Tom Potter. Beloved wife of the late John Pestka. Predeceased by sisters Vera Gray (Harvey) and Sena Snowden (Cecil) and by nephew Terry Gray.
Joan...
Gordon Macdonald
Nov 13, 2018
Gordon James MacDonald
November 7, 1953 – November 13, 2018.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Gordon's passing at the Ottawa Hospital (Civic Campus) on Tuesday, November 13 th , 2018, surrounded by family.
Son of the late Greta MacIsaac and the late Donald DD MacDonald of Williamstown, Ontario....
Florence Potter
Nov 13, 2018
Pestka – Florence Joan Miriam "Joan" (nee Potter)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Born on June 11, 1928 in Huntsville, ON to parents Ethel and Tom Potter. Beloved wife of the late John Pestka. Predeceased by sisters Vera Gray (Harvey) and Sena Snowden (Cecil) and by nephew Terry Gray.
Joan...
Marguerita Davey
Nov 12, 2018
Marguerita Norma Davey
Passed away surrounded by family at Carleton Lodge on Monday, November 12, 2018. Predeceased by her parents Nelson and Norma Morrison. Proud mother of Maureen Palmer (Edgar) and Deborah Davidson (Kevin Maskell). Cherished grandmother of John Mielke (Sue), Linda Roe (Danny), Cheryl...
Gordon Lahey
Nov 11, 2018
Lahey, Gordon Daniel "Gordy"
Ret'd. RMOC Waterworks
Peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018 in his 85 th year. Beloved husband of Marlene (nee Ferris). Loving father of Mark (Cheryl). Proud grandfather of Robin (Margo), Stephen (Lauren) and the late Matthew. Cherished great-grandfather of Liam, Logan, Kealey, Sophia, and Alexandria. Life-long friend of Victor Bourguignon. Special...
Carl Charron
Nov 10, 2018
Charron, Carl
Suddenly, on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the age of 57 years. Cherished husband and best friend of Janice Rooke. Proud and loving father of Krysta and Brandon (Ami). Beloved son of Jacques and Pierrette (Chevrier) Charron. Dear brother of Kevin, Karen and Micheline. Lovingly...
Samuel Shaw
Nov 10, 2018
Shaw, Samuel Bernard
Born to Ida and Samuel Shaw in Derbyshire, England, Bernie died on Saturday, November 10, 2018. After service in the RAF as a meteorological technician, he joined Rolls Royce as a designer for both the Car and Aero Divisions. Jean and Bernie were married in 1952 and emigrated to Canada with two small children...
Alma Said-Peters
Nov 10, 2018
Alma Said-Peters
1928-2018
Alma passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in Ottawa, at the age of 89 years. Loving wife of the late Arnold Peters. Cherished aunt of Victor (Carol) Bode, Barbara Lwow, Marg Bode, Shirley (Chris) Moylan and...
Gail Mahoney
Nov 10, 2018
Gail Cynthia Mahoney
1946-2018
Gail Mahoney sadly passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Kemptville District Hospital after a long battle at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of Kenneth. Loving mother to Wayne and Christopher (April) Mahoney. Gail is survived by her twin...
Larry Toll
Nov 9, 2018
Toll - Larry Ray
December 19, 1950 - November 9, 2018
Passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday, November 9, 2018 in his 68 th year. Beloved husband of Beth (Stuart). Dear father of Larry (Caroline) and Trish Toll-Sperotto (Gino). Loving grandfather of...
Dr. Thorpe
Nov 8, 2018
THORPE, Dr. Frederick John 1925-2018
Fred passed away suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Ottawa on Thursday, November 8 th 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, George Edmund and Ethel Thorpe (nee Long) and his beloved wife, Tetiana Chaly. He is survived by cousins in...
Frederick Thorpe
Nov 8, 2018
THORPE, Dr. Frederick John
1925-2018
Fred passed away suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Ottawa on Thursday, November 8 th , 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, George Edmund and Ethel Thorpe (nee Long) and his beloved wife, Tetiana Chaly. He...
Rose Lytwyn
Nov 7, 2018
Blazetich, Rose Mary
Nee Lytwyn
Suddenly in her 91 st year on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Granite Ridge Care Community, Stittsville, ON. She was born in Crowland, ON and was the only child of the late Mary Keiwan and Harry Lytwyn. Rose was the wife of the late Michael Blazetich and is survived by...
Ian Swann
Nov 7, 2018
Ian Swann
1929 – 2018
Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus on Wednesday November 7, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of Barbara Swann. Loving father of Nicola Swann and Ursula (Jay) Sandfer. A Memorial Service will be held at the...
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