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Lesly "Butch" Laflamme
May 8, 2025
Lesly "Butch" Laflamme, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 17, 1947, Butch lived a life full of laughter, hard work, and deep love for his family and friends. He cherished simple joys — his trailer, fishing, classic cars, motorcycles and sharing a good joke with anyone who needed a smile.
Butch was the true definition of...
Laurie "Sam" Ebben Beckwith
May 8, 2025
Born in Lockhartville, NS on March 5, 1935. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Laurie (retired Master Warrant Officer) proudly served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 30 years. His service brought him to many places in Canada and to places as far as Egypt.
His latter years were spent between...
Marjorie Mosienko (nee Donald)
May 6, 2025
Passed away May 6, 2025, peacefully at home.
Beloved wife to her late husband, Frank, for over 62 years. Loving mom of Heather (Glen), Holly, Dawn (Marc) and Lori (Shane). Adoring and supportive gramma of Erikka (Luc), Jordie (Nate), Alex (Miguel), Ryan (Kym), Brihana (Riley), Hannah (Rob), Jazmin (Michio), Natalee (Bennet), Gavin and Owen (Angie), and great-gramma to Rain, Luna, Mads,...
Derick Mackenzie
May 6, 2025
Peacefully at home with his family by his side, Derick Mackenzie passed away on May 6th, 2025, after a very courageous battle with cancer.
Beloved husband of Catherine Mackenzie (Bielaskie) and father of Jenna Mackenzie. Lovingly remembered by mother-in-law Jenny Bielaskie (Late Dominic) and brother-in-law Kevin Bielaskie (Zabrina) and nieces and nephew, Kayla (Chad), Mitchell, Shaylyn and great nieces Payton and...
Eileen Alice Goltz
May 6, 2025
Eileen was born in Peterborough ON. She moved to Sudbury as a young child and lived there until she met and married her husband of 72 years, Gerald. Together they raised three daughters. They lived a few different places but settled in the Espanola and Massey area for about 50 years.
Once her daughters were in school fulltime, Eileen focused on...
Dianne Campbell
May 5, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dianne Campbell, who left us far too soon on May 5th, 2025, due to complications from pneumonia. She was 51 years old.
Born on September 24, 1973, Dianne lived a life full of music, joy, and boundless laughter. Her radiant, beautiful smile brought light and warmth to everyone who had the privilege of...
Stuart Hitchcock
May 5, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Stuart (Stu) Hitchcock at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on May 5, 2025, just short of his 93rd birthday.
Stu will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, and by his cherished friends, some of whom were his housemates for nearly 65 years.
Stu was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Ruth...
Eileen Winnifred Vickery
May 5, 2025
Eileen Winnifred Smith was born in her grandparents’ farmhouse as the third of six children. She grew up on her parents’ market garden farm in Islington, Ontario (now Etobicoke). She lived there until she married Howard George Vickery in June 1952, and moved to Brampton where Howard opened a Chartered Accountancy firm. Howard and Eileen were blessed with three children.
After...
Dana Caroline Brown
May 5, 2025
(née Ferguson) - Peacefully, entered into the presence of her Lord, Jesus Christ on May 5, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer. Beloved wife and best friend of Andrew for over 33 years. Cherished daughter of Jim and Carol Ferguson. She is also remembered with love by her siblings Len (Alyson), Brent (Jessica) and Dawn (Gary), as well as...
Christine Emma Gwelda O'Shaughnessy
May 5, 2025
The beautiful, strong and determined Gwelda (known also as Christine), age 86, passed peacefully on May 5th, 2025, at Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice surrounded by family. Cherished mom of Jeff O’Shaughnessy and Erin Kuciak (Peter) and Tracy O’Shaughnessy who she now joins in heaven above. An adored loving Grandma of Megan, Matthew & Adam Kuciak and Julian & Eden O’Shaughnessy.
A single child...
Brian Albert Peckover
May 5, 2025
Brian Albert Peckover passed away on May 5, 2025 at the age of 79.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joy, his children Anthony and Alison, and his cherished grandsons, Jarrah and Rafael. Brian was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Melanie, whose memory remained close to his heart. He is also lovingly remembered by his siblings, cousins, many nieces and...
David Martin Burtt
May 4, 2025
David passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025 in his 86th year. “Grumps” will be much missed by Ann, his lifelong partner and devoted wife of over 61 years, sons Martin (Tracy) and Stephen (Kellie), and grandchildren Damon, Katie (Mack), Susannah and Avery. Predeceased by his brothers John (Valerie) and Christopher, and by his granddaughter Elizabeth.
Born in Bournemouth, England in...
Bing Han
May 3, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Bing Han, who left this world just weeks shy of his 91st birthday.
Born in Surabaya, Indonesia, Bing was a pioneering telecommunications engineer who made lasting contributions in Research and Development across Europe and Canada. His ingenuity earned him five German patents during his tenure at Siemens in Munich, one with Canadian Marconi...
Maureen Margaret Daley
May 3, 2025
Maureen passed away peacefully on Saturday May 3, 2025 in her happy place, at home in Dunrobin, ON. She had fought a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
She will be missed dearly by her husband and travel partner of 25 years, Bryan.
Maureen will be forever in our hearts and missed deeply by her pride and joy, her son Colin and...
Elene Fromanger
May 2, 2025
Fromanger, Elene (nee Ingram, Mary Ellen) of St. Boniface, Manitoba passed away on May 2, 2025, in Ottawa surrounded by loved ones; she was 72.
She is the third of five children born to the late Staff Sergeant Arthur and Barbara Ingram. Growing up, she lived in many cities and towns across Canada including Greenwood, N.S; Saskatoon, S.K.; Downsview, ON, and...
Alan James Aitken
May 1, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Alan was hard-working and dedicated. He spent more than 30 years working in the semiconductor industry following completing his Ph.D. in Applied Physics at the University of Strathclyde, Scotland. He was well known for his significant contributions to the Canadian semiconductor industry throughout his career. Despite his many responsibilities, he was always...
Clive Richard Oakes
Apr 30, 2025
Clive, aged 90 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by his chosen family (Gloria Wong, Michael Wong (Kristin Shropshire), Jen Collette) in Ottawa. He will be dearly missed after many family events, vacations and important times spent together spanning more than 40 years.
Predeceased by his father Clive Stanley Oakes (1889-1974), his mother Kay Anderson Oakes (1898-1990) and his sister Elaine Oakes...
Berna Birch Lloyd (née Sheridan)
Apr 29, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce Berna Birch Lloyd (née Sheridan) passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. She was born December 26, 1923 in Soperton, Ontario.
Berna was the personification of generosity, selflessness, and devotion. She came of age as part of a generation who put their lives on hold to defend something greater than themselves; Berna...
Gus MacMullin
Apr 29, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle, Angus Joseph (Gus) MacMullin. Gus was born on July 8, 1944, in Pipers Cove, Nova Scotia, to the late Malcolm and Mary (MacKenzie) MacMullin. Enormously grateful and blessed for the time we shared are his wife, Michelle Takacs,...
Joanne Gail Wilson
Apr 26, 2025
After a two year courageous battle with cancer, Joanne Wilson (nee Verney) passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025 at the Ottawa hospital at the age of 57.
Joanne was the beloved wife of Mark Wilson and mother of Connor. She was the dear daughter of Nora Verney (nee McCuaig) and the late John Verney. She was predeceased by her sister...
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