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Chesley Vernon Fry
Sep 13, 2024
On Friday September 13, 2024, after a battle with illness, Chesley Vernon Fry bid farewell to his family and friends, as he was called home to heaven. He is predeceased by parents Charlie and Beatrice, brothers Charlie, Allan (Violet); sisters Cindy (Reg), Pamela (Dean) and nephew Ryan.
Ches leaves to mourn his loving children, Bianca (Trevor), Candice (Darren), Natasha, Jordan, and...
Christina Kennedy Hepburn (née Bain)
Sep 12, 2024
Chris passed away in Ottawa, Ontario, at the age of 91. She was born in Rutherglen, Scotland to Malcolm and Christina Smith Bain (née Kennedy). She met the love of her life, Alexander Hepburn, when he was on a trip home to Scotland. Alex had immigrated to Canada in 1957 and Chris decided to join him on his Canadian adventure. They...
Donald Helman
Sep 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Don Helman on September 12th, 2024. He leaves behind his loving wife of 30 years, Cindy, four children, Tracey (Peter), Mandey (Brian), Corey and Bradley. He was a loving grandfather to Tia, Anthony, Alyssa, Abbagail and Lucas. He was the son of Ronald and Dorothy Helman. He also leaves behind...
Mary Louise Townsend
Sep 12, 2024
With profound sadness and love, we announce the passing of Mary Townsend, a beloved mother, tireless advocate, and visionary, who left this world on September 12 , 2024, at the age of 72, after a courageous three-year battle with a brain tumour. Her life was defined by an unshakable spirit, a deep compassion for others, and a devotion to nurturing...
Jorgen (John) Erik Larsen
Sep 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the news of John’s sudden passing on September 12, 2024 at the age of 87.
John was the beloved husband of Elsie (Laforce) for 61 years, loving father of Erik (Joanne) and Sherri (Matthew) and dear grandfather of Erikka (Conner), Kayla (Kyle), Lyndsay (Alexandre) and Robin (Justin).
John was born in...
Ronald Beauchemin
Sep 10, 2024
On Tuesday September 10, 2024 Ron Beauchemin of Ottawa passed away at home at the age of 75. Son of the late Yvon Beauchemin and late Rita Potvin. Predeceased by his sister Lise and brothers Roger and Pierre.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Suzy (Jason), Julie (Anoir) and David (Krystal); grandchildren: Trevor, Victoria, Parker, Sullivan, Maddison, Xander, Abigail,...
Helen Parr
Sep 10, 2024
The family of Helen Parr, (née Gordon) of Ottawa is deeply saddened to announce her passing on Sept 10, 2024 at the age of 81 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her stepchildren: Mike Parr (Guy Brassard) and Geoff Parr (Bonnie Chambers); grandchildren: Dylan, and Valerie Parr; brother, Robert Gordon; sisters Elizabeth McEachern and Mary Jensen as well as numerous...
Patricia Elsie Taylor
Sep 9, 2024
Pat, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, passed away peacefully at the Red Oak Retirement Residence in Ottawa ( Kanata ) on September 9, 2024. By all accounts and to all who knew her, Pat was a great lady and a woman of consequence.
Born into a Chinese immigrant family with seven siblings in a town actually...
Georgina Frances Carruthers
Sep 8, 2024
Carruthers, Georgina Frances
Born in Cork, Ireland on December 28, 1943
Georgie of Carp, Ontario passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Ted Carruthers. She is survived by her daughter Sandy McGill, granddaughter Kim and by sisters Eva (Bob) Porteous and Joyce Paulls (Larry) and brothers Ian (Ina) and Shane (Rosemary) Kavanagh. Dear...
Andrew Hill Young
Sep 5, 2024
Andrew died the morning of September 5, 2024 in the wooded garden of Ruddy Shenkman hospice in Kanata surrounded by the love and laughter of his family. He kept his sense of humour to the end, with the last sounds he heard being the wind in the trees and our laughter at his last quip!
He was loved and cherished as...
Justo Recinos
Sep 5, 2024
Su vida fue nuestro mejor ejemplo, amó a su familia y su pasión fue el trabajo. Soporto el dolor con gran valentía. Descansa en paz querido padre. Te recordarán con cariño tus Hijos, Esposa y Familia Recinos
Mary Ellen Kennedy (Keays)
Sep 4, 2024
Died peacefully in hospital on Wednesday September 4th, 2024 at the age of 83.
Beloved wife of the late Douglas Allen Kennedy, dear mother of Maria (Brian) and grandmother to Matthew. Mary Ellen was the daughter of E. Irene (Beckstead) and Jack Keays, sister-in-law of Maureen Carrier (Paul) and aunt of Allison and Brad.
Mary Ellen was a Registered Microbiologist and Biosafety...
Roger Moore
Sep 2, 2024
With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roger Moore. Roger passed suddenly and unexpectedly surrounded by his loved ones in a place he loved most. He was a hardworking, proud father and even more a proud grandpa. Roger had a personality like no other. He worked for the City of Ottawa for over 30 years. Roger will be...
Morris M. Kertzer
Sep 1, 2024
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Morris M. Kertzer on September 1, 2024, at the Montfort Hospital, Ottawa, in his 94th year.
One of Canada’s most prestigious lawyers, Morris was a graduate of the University of Toronto and the University of Alberta.
Called to the Bar at the age of 24 he was, at the time, one of...
Basil William Albert Parks
Sep 1, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Basil Parks at Granite Ridge Care Community -Stittsville after years of fighting dementia. He is finally at peace.Predeceased by his mother Ermel Parks (Faulkner) and father Orville Parks, brothers Weldon Parks (Beryl), Rodney Parks, and Dalton Parks (Barb), and sisters Delores Hayes (Bill), Romelda Irwin (Mathew), Lorraine McKay (Bill), Dwyla...
Leonard John Surges
Sep 1, 2024
Leonard John Surges, PEng, CD
b. 2 August 1956, Vancouver, BC
d. 1 September 2024, Ottawa, ON
Leonard was the fourth child of Albert (Bud) and Evelyn (Sally Faulkner) Surges in a Vancouver, BC family of six children. A leader, he preceded his twin Lawrence by five minutes. They sang The Beatles’ “She Loves You,” at age 6, joined a church choir at...
Safi Haddad
Aug 31, 2024
Born on December 1, 1937, Safi Haddad was the firstborn child of Afif and Lisa (Sarhan) Haddad, with family roots in Sednaya, Syria. A man who cherished tradition, Safi continued this legacy by naming one of his sons David, honoring both a brother and an uncle.
A kind-hearted individual, Safi had a deep appreciation for nature, particularly enjoying the tulip festival...
Cynthia Ann "Kim" Ostrom
Aug 30, 2024
“I’ve Croaked”
Sept. 7th 1947 - Aug. 30 2024
Artist • Advocate • Adventurer
Proud Grandmother to Finlay. Mom to Nick, Devon and Calder.
Kim lived with gratitude for all who loved and supported her. We love her to the moon and the stars and back.
Honouring her wishes, she was given a simple green burial, without a funeral, at Glenwood Cemetery.
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Norah Patricia Sheppard
Aug 30, 2024
On August 30, 2024, Norah Patricia Sheppard, surrounded by loved ones, peacefully took her last breath. Born in Toronto on January 8, 1928, she had a long and joy-filled life. She was predeceased by Robert Harold Sheppard, the love of her life and husband of sixty-six years. She is survived by her six daughters and their partners - Jan and...
Ian Thurston
Aug 30, 2024
Ralph Ian Stanley Thurston
June 29th, 1941 – August 30th, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph Ian Stanley Thurston on August 30th, 2024, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Ian was born in St. Catherines, Ontario, on June 29th, 1941, to Ralph Stanley Thurston and Margaret Christina “Bonnie” Thurston.
Ian is survived by his sister, Lynn Lesslie...
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