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Archibald Munden King
Oct 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Archibald (Archie) King at the age of 90 years. He is predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Joyce (née Carkner). He will be greatly missed by his children, Dawna (King) and Brenda (Hyndman) (Bill), his grandchildren, Matthew and Kayla (Hyndman), Lindsay and Tyler (Gatien) and his siblings, the...
Gwendolyn Alberta Merkley (née Barton)
Oct 8, 2025
In the early hours of October 8th, 2025, Gwendolyn passed away due to cancer in Kemptville, Ontario. She is now reunited with her husband Paul, her sister Dawneen, and her parents Hazel and Lawrence Barton.
Gwen leaves behind her younger sister Lawrie (Simon), sister-in- law Diane, her daughters Michele (Milton), Sharon, and Amy (Richard), and her son, Bob. She also leaves...
Margery Rose Larson
Oct 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marge Larson (nee Cronkite), on Tuesday, October 7 in Ottawa at the age of 92, with her family by her side. Predeceased by her cherished husband of over 52 years, Lloyd Larson. Loving mother to Wayne (Susan Turanyi), Jackie Pierce (Ed Tye), and Valerie East. Devoted grandmother to Erik...
Heidi Kornherr
Oct 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness and a sense of shock that Heidi’s family announces her sudden passing at home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in her 61st year. Heidi was born on December 10th, 1964 in Ottawa to Walter and Anne Kornherr. Her boundless energy, vibrant spirit, radiant smile and genuine care for others made her a beloved figure in...
Barbara Ann Seward
Oct 6, 2025
Barbara passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 77. Barbara was the long-term companion of the late Steve Werhar. Loving mother of the late Norman Seward. Survived by her sister Penny-Lee Crocker (Bob) and stepbrother Matt Murfitt (Kelly). Predeceased by her siblings Reginald, Raymond and Brenda. Daughter of the late Ronald Lusk and...
Helen Louise Robert
Oct 6, 2025
It is with great sorrow the family announces the death of Helen Louise Robert (nee Rogers). Helen was born July 6, 1965 and passed away October 6, 2025 after a short but fierce battle with cancer at the age of 60. Helen was a loving wife to Mike Robert, the most incredible mom to Alyssa Robert (Sara Losey) and Nana...
Douglas Henry VanderVelde
Oct 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Douglas Henry Vandervelde
Douglas Henry Vandervelde passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 5th, 2025.Doug will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Kate Amyot, and children, Adam and Ben Vandervelde, and Zoe and Sophie Amyot. Doug leaves behind his devoted parents, Katharina (Kathy) and Henry (Hank) Vandervelde, who cherished him deeply. He...
Marcia Ruth James Clement
Oct 5, 2025
Marcia Ruth James Clement, 74, beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on October 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Born October 9, 1950, in Lachine, Quebec, Marcia’s life was a testament to her deeply held values of family, friendship, community and hard work.
Marcia moved to Ottawa in 1972 after graduating from McGill University with an Honours degree in...
Bob Corby
Oct 5, 2025
Peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at age 94. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Colleen Corby (nee Hill) for over 62 wonderful years together. Cherished father of Rob (Anne), Greg (Pauline) and Jon Guy (Catherine). Loving grandfather of Sean, Sarah (Dan) and Samantha. Adored brother of Gary and the late Dorothy. Dear brother-in-law of Mike (Juanita) and...
Donald Benson Betts
Oct 3, 2025
Don passed away suddenly in hospital on October 3rd, 2025, in his 87th year with family by his side.
He is predeceased by his parents, LeRoi and Audrey Betts, his two brothers and sisters- in-law, David and Wendy and John and Annie. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Ottawa), his children, Sheldon (Cathy) of Ottawa, Susan (David) of Vancouver, and...
Verna Mabel Seabrooke
2025
Peacefully at Carleton Lodge on October 1, Verna Seabrooke (née Laffin), formerly of Richmond, ON, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman (1989). Adored mother of Kevin (Fran), Karen, Lana (late Patrick), Lisa (Tim), and the late Norma (1946). Cherished Gram to Joshua, Amy, Naomi, Michael and Maxwell. Loved and missed by Great-Grandchildren Sarah, Adele, Mia, Will,...
Eva May Giles (née Card)
Oct 1, 2025
Suddenly in hospital on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late George Giles. She will be lovingly remembered by many friends, relatives and neighbours.
Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 11 am until time of service in the...
James Edward MacKenzie
Oct 1, 2025
Win & Jim passed away peacefully together on October 1, 2025, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital after 54 years of marriage filled with love.
Win was predeceased by her parents Evelyn and Sam Barbaro and brother Donald Barbaro. She is survived by son Robin (Michelle Cousineau) Bowes, grandsons Kellen (Veronica) Bowes and Shawn (Bobbie) Bowes, great-grandchildren, sister Deborah (Mitchell) Robinson, brother...
Winnifred Gail MacKenzie
Oct 1, 2025
Win & Jim passed away peacefully together on October 1, 2025, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital after 54 years of marriage filled with love.
Win was predeceased by her parents Evelyn and Sam Barbaro and brother Donald Barbaro. She is survived by son Robin (Michelle Cousineau) Bowes, grandsons Kellen (Veronica) Bowes and Shawn (Bobbie) Bowes, great-grandchildren, sister Deborah (Mitchell) Robinson, brother...
Patricia Ann Morgan
Sep 30, 2025
Trish passed peacefully in Nepean with her family at her side on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother to Megan and Caitlin, and loving grandmother (Amo) to Mackenzie and Ella. Predeceased by her parents, Patrick Ian Ogilvie and Gena Hilda (Olsen). Survived by her brother, Richard Ogilvie (Ernestine Tahedl) and sister-in-law Beverley Davies (Haydn).
Trish was born...
Terri Blane
Sep 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Terri Blane, who left this world on September 29, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with colon cancer. Terri’s unwavering strength and grace in her final days were a testament to the remarkable woman she was.Terri was the devoted mother of her beloved “miracle” son, Matthew (Kathleen), and...
Johanna Elizabeth Maria Van Kessel
Sep 29, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Johanna (Annie) Elizabeth Maria Van Kessel (née Jacobs), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Surrounded by her loved ones, Annie passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, in Ottawa, Canada, at the age of 82.
Born on September 12, 1943 in Den Bommel, Netherlands, Annie was the cherished...
Kenneth Townsend Hepburn
Sep 28, 2025
Kenneth Townsend Hepburn passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on September 28, 2025, at the age of 90. Ken will be remembered for his warm, easygoing nature and the genuine kindness he extended to everyone he met. He left a lasting impression on countless lives and carried his signature sense of humor right to the end—joking that, after...
Mary Ann Rosalie Kealey
Sep 28, 2025
Mary Ann Rosalie Kealey, age 82, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, September 28, at her residence. Born on November 10, 1942, Rosalie was the first daughter and 8th child of 11 children of the late Vincent and Mildred's Kealey clan of Irving Street. A graduate of the class of 1959 of Immaculata High School, Rosalie embarked on a life of...
Donato Iafrati
Sep 28, 2025
Passed away peacefully after a courageous year-long battle with cancer on Sunday, September 28, 2025, age 74
Don was truly one of a kind. He lived a vibrant life, pursuing an endless array of passions and pursuits. Over the years he embraced sales, hobby farming, racket sports, building, inventing, dancing, poker—and could fix just about anything with his ingenuity and mechanical...
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