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Gloria Birtch
Sep 9, 2016
Birtch – Gloria Audrey
After a brief illness, Gloria suddenly passed away peacefully on Friday September 9, 2016 at the Civic Hospital with her niece Judy Ferguson by her side. Dear daughter of the late James and Vera Birtch, Gloria was a loving sister to Shirley (the late Everett Healey), Wilda (Emerson Hodgins), Greta (Henry...
Gail Scharfe
Sep 9, 2016
Scharfe- Gail Elizabeth
Slipped away peacefully in the beautiful surroundings and compassionate care of May Court Hospice with her loving husband Stephen nearby. She was the love of his life and best friend, and a dear friend to many. Predeceased by her parents Arnold and Cecilia Scharfe (née Léger) and nephew...
Kenneth Read
Sep 8, 2016
Read - Kenneth
Peacefully at the Hospice at May Court on Thursday, September 8, 2016 in his 89 th year. Predeceased by his first wife Connie Hart and second wife Madeleine Lebrun Howard. Dear father of Scott (Sue); Loving grandfather of Amanda and Shannon; step-father of Maureen Brunet (Royal), Donald (Lynne), Gail Howard (Stephen), Brian...
Bradley Ralph
Sep 8, 2016
Ralph, Bradley Robert
"Without spirit, there is no art."
Bradley Ralph
On Thursday Sept. 8, 2016, in his 86 th year, our beloved Bradley died in his sleep.
He leaves behind his cherished wife Susanne, and dear children Kelsey,...
Massimo Arquilla
Sep 6, 2016
Massimo Arquilla
"If ever there comes a day when we can't be together,
Keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever."
A.A. Milne
Massimo's mommy Jayleen, daddy Marco and big brother Matteo invite you to a visitation at Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440...
Neil Bays
Sep 3, 2016
Peacefully on September 3, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Home, Ottawa. Cherished husband of Barbara and dear father of Diane (Tom Busing) and Eileen (Warren Coutts). Loving grandfather of Hilary (Edward Taylor), Eleanor, Gregory, Evelyn and Geoffrey and great-grandfather of Romilly. Originally from Saskatchewan, Neil was a longtime resident of Oakville, Ontario. A chemical engineer by profession, he spent his...
Shosaku Tanaka
Sep 3, 2016
TANAKA, Shosaku (Jim)
1 DEC 1929 - 3 SEPT 2016
Jim passed suddenly on 3 September 2016 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in his 87 th year, surrounded by his loving family wife Beatrice, children Stewart and Allison. Jim is also survived by his sister Rosemary (Dave Jacquith) and...
Roger Stanion
Sep 3, 2016
Stanion, Roger
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roger, on September 3, 2016 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in his 73rd year. Born in England, he was the only child of Wilf & Anice. Devoted husband to Elaine; proud Godfather to Zachary, Jacob, Nicholas and Mackenzie and loving Uncle to...
Roger Vermette
Sep 2, 2016
VERMETTE, Roger Raymond
Owner, Riteway Window Cleaners Ltd.
November 7, 1935 - September 2, 2016
Passed away peacefully in hospital after his brave battle with cancer, surrounded by those who loved, respected, and admired him. A City of Ottawa native, born and raised in Lowertown, he is...
Denis Desjardins
Sep 2, 2016
DESJARDINS, Denis J.
Ret'd - Director General, Statistics Canada
Suddenly, at home, on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the age of 70. Son of the late Victoire and Ernest Desjardins. Dear brother of Gaetane Morse and Vincent Desjardins (Gill). Loving uncle of William Gardiner, Kimberly Gardiner, Scott Gardiner and...
Louisa Smith
Sep 2, 2016
Rogerson, Louisa
(nee Smith)
Passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the age of 80. Loving mother of Laurie (Sylvio) Trudel and Charles (Tammie). Much loved Nanny of Colt, Jacob, Raeleah, Daphanie and Kieren. Dear sister of Edward (Nicole) Smith and Richard...
Craig Mulholland
Sep 1, 2016
Mulholland, Craig
Peacefully at home on Thursday, September 1, 2016 in his 75 th year. Beloved husband of Dianne Gay Mulholland (nee Tuck). Loving father of Patti (Glen Davis), Scott (Joanne), and Susan (Colin Jack). Proud grandfather of Katrina, Lucas, Julia, Duncan, Thomas, Holly, and Ryan. Dear brother of Diane Thompson (Rick), Bob (Debbie), and the late...
Fred Ferguson
Aug 31, 2016
FERGUSON, Fred
Ret'd - Communications Security Establishment (CSE)
Peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Joan. Proud father of Ian (Mary Vincent). Cherished grampa of Ella and Malcolm. He will also be missed by extended family and friends. Friends may call at the ...
Eileen Mccracken
Aug 30, 2016
Trimble – Eileen Winnifred (neé McCracken)
The Lord called His earthly angel and her daughters' adored Mom, Eileen, to take flight, heaven bound, at daybreak on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Her daughters' hearts are broken once more after losing their treasured Dad, Earl, just fifteen months ago. Eileen has joined Earl and their predeceased son,...
Siu-Ling Han
Aug 29, 2016
Siu-ling Han
January 22, 1963 - August 29, 2016
Siu-ling passed away in Ottawa on August 29, 2016, surrounded by the gentle love of her family and dogs, after a battle with ovarian cancer. She prepared and embarked on this next journey as she had on all of her...
Leslie Johnson
Aug 27, 2016
Johnson, Leslie Francis (Les)
Of Carp, Ontario
1945-2016
With much sadness we say goodbye to a remarkable man. Leslie passed away unexpectantly on Saturday, August 27, 2016 surrounded by family at his cottage in Barry's Bay. Les is survived by his loving wife Eleanor (nee...
Douglas Trimble
Aug 27, 2016
On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the age of 91 at the Fairview Manor in Almonte. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Annie (nee McKinley). He will be fondly remembered by her children Al (Sue), Richard (Donna) and Joyce (Mark). Cherished grandfather of Glen (Hang), Jan (Dave), Tom, Michael, Craig (Genevieve) and Leigh (Kevin); and great grandfather to...
Laura Sharpe
Aug 23, 2016
Bailey, Laura Beverley
(nee Sharpe)
Of Renfrew, formerly of Ottawa. Passed away at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in her 83 rd year. Laura Beverley Bailey, cherished sister of Lila Rankin and beloved aunt of Pauline Rankin. Predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Laura Sharpe, brother Larry Sharpe and infant brother...
Maxine Cinnamon
Aug 21, 2016
Belter - Maxine Dorothy
Peacefully in hospital on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Paul Belter. Dear mother of Alexandra Gardiner, Margot Clairmont, Zé�e Messervey (Norm) and Stacey Belter. Loving grandmother of Bond, Leigh, Morgan, Emmy, Mark, Becky, Meaghen, Christian and great grandmother of Charlotte, Kaydence, Elyse, Mya, Liam,...
Richard Mckay
Aug 19, 2016
McKay, Richard Dale
April 24, 1959 - August 19, 2016
Peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on Friday, August 19, 2016. Survived by his wife Amanda McKay - Julian, his children Ryan McKay, Shawn Letriard and Samantha Letriard, his grandchildren Elaina and Hayden-May Letriard, his brothers Wayne McKay, Cathy Maur, Larry McKay and Debby...
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