Recent Obituaries

Jul 3, 2016

McCauley - Brian Douglas "Doug"

It is with great sadness that we announce Doug's passing on Sunday, July 3, 2016 in his 62 nd year. Doug has fought a medical battle over the past 2 years. Predeceased by his parents Howard and Mabel (Wilton) McCauley. He is survived his brother Rick (Judy); nephews Scott, Jeff...

Jul 2, 2016

After a valiant battle with cancer, Joe passed away with his wife by his side on Saturday, July 2, 2016, 4 days short of his 55 birthday. Beloved husband of Julie and proud & loving father of Mackenzie. Dear son of Mills and Lillian Mooney. Much loved brother of Jeanne Hertzel (the late Brian). Will be fondly...

Jun 30, 2016

Dyer: Thomson "Tommy"

Peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital, Ottawa on Thursday, June 30, 2016 in his 79 th year. Beloved husband of Christine Porteous and predeceased by his first wife Geraldine Zimbalatte. Loving father of Carolyn Dyer of Ottawa and dear brother of Jack (Sharon) of Jordan Falls, NS. Visitation will be held...

Jun 29, 2016

Hilda Sleater Dobson neé Brinton

1919-2016

Peacefully, surrounded by family on June 29th, 2016 at the Lynwood Park Lodge in her 98th year. Cherished mother of Jennifer (Bob), Angela (Dwight), and Dave (Carolyne). Doting granny to Ben, Derek, Jessica, Jacob, Fiona, and Kyra. Predeceased by husband Alex, and sisters...

Jun 29, 2016

Thomas, Neil

Peacefully at May Court on June 29, 2016 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 57 years of June Thomas. Loving father of Wayne (Patty) and Jerry (Louise). Cherished grandfather of Eric, Lara, Sarah and Mathew. Dear brother of Lowell (Ann) and Isabel. Brother-in-law of Louise (Roger) Damphousse and the late Eileen...

Jun 28, 2016

Rivest, Marc Robert

June 25, 1959 – June 28, 2016

Following a tragic incident, Marc passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side. Marc was the much loved younger brother of Paul (Kim) and uncle to Jennifer (Ryan), Nicole (Mathieu), Samantha (Dan), Marc and Stephanie (Rick). Dear son of...

Jun 28, 2016

Dewar, Daniel Bevis At home on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Daniel Bevis Dewar of Kenmore, Ontario. Son of the late Daniel Dewar and Greta Loney of Kenmore, ON. Loving father of Sarah and her husband Stephen Leahy. Predeceased by his wife Barbara Dewar (Sweeney) and son Peter. Cherished grandfather of Daniel Dewar, Kevin and Kira Leahy. Friends may call...

Jun 27, 2016

Smyth - Kirk Cecil

May 8, 1942 - Monday, June 27, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kirk Cecil Smyth. He leaves behind his beloved wife Ruth (Kilrea) and daughter Kerry (Bram van Tol) as well as his pride and joy, his grandchildren...

Jun 27, 2016

McMurchy - Elizabeth Norine (née Wright)

Suddenly at her residence on Monday, June 27, 2016, age 50 years. Wife of Steve McMurchy. Dear mother of Beth, Kenny and Jeff. Loving grandmother of Douglas and Katie. Daughter of the late Enid and late Earl (Phyllis) Wright. Much loved sister of Sharon Wright, John Wright...

Jun 24, 2016

Debby died following a short acute infection complicated by lung cancer at the age of 41. She leaves behind her loving husband Christopher, beloved four-year-old daughter Kaylee, her parents Susan and Derry Oke, in- laws Gwen and Bruce Brown, sister Carrie, brother Wesley and his wife Amy, nieces and nephews, many other family members and dear friends, especially Krista...

Jun 24, 2016

Cannell, Bernadette "Bernie" Peacefully, after a challenging battle with Alzheimer's on Friday, June 24, 2016 at the age of 86. Beloved partner of Gail Clayton-Brown. Loving mother of Laura Kate Cannell of Yellowknife and Todd Cannell (Sule Karsli) of Orleans. Dear grandmother of Jesse, Sarah and James of Yellowknife, and Aiden and Roman of Orleans. Funeral arrangements private. In...

Jun 23, 2016

Marjory Ferris Potter

May 8, 1918 – June 23, 2016

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, Marjory Potter, beloved wife of the late George Potter. Generous, loving Mom to Ruth (Ronald Strutt). Sister of the late Gwendolyn Potts and Donald Benson; sister-in-law to the late Charles Potter and aunt to all their children...

Jun 22, 2016

Jessie Van Essen October 10, 1991 - June 22, 2016

Peacefully, in hospital, at Ottawa, ON at the age of 24, with his brother Corey (Nicole) by his side. Proud and Loving Brother of Corey (22). Also survived by his dearest Aunt Karen Van Essen and Cousin Sydney. He will also be greatly...

Jun 21, 2016

On Tuesday, 21 June, Emerson Coatsworth Ramsay Purchase passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was in his 95th year. Emerson was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Gertrude Chute. He is survived by his loving children: George (Peggie), Bill, Jim (Kate), Janet (Shelley Bacon), Don (Georgina), and his adoring grandchildren: Jennifer (Rudi), Kelly, Matthew, Samantha...

Jun 21, 2016

Peacefully on 21st June in Ottawa at the Lord Lansdowne Retirement Residence. Daisy enjoyed classical music of all kinds, but especially chamber, organ and choral music, walking, the Globe and Mail crossword, borrowing books from the public library system, dogs and cats, curling and golf. She and her husband, J. Keith Gordon, were longtime members of the Ottawa Hunt...

Jun 21, 2016

Moffitt - Howard Robert

Peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in his 90th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Emily (Nesbitt). Dear father of Bruce (Brenda). Cherished grandfather of Matt (Candice), Melissa (Courtney) and Joanna (Tyler). Loving great grandfather of Mackenzie, Meghan and Charles. Brother of Frances Hill and Jim Moffitt. Predeceased by sisters...

Jun 19, 2016

Aitken - Francine Michelle (née Marion)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2016 in her 70th year after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was the beloved wife of Alan Aitken and mother of James. She was the loving daughter of Edgar and Annette Marion of Cornwall, sister of Nicole (Alan), Michel (Debbie), Luc (Joanne),...

Jun 19, 2016

Bowes-Watson, Lucy Fletcher (nee Wilson) Peacefully on June 19, 2016, in her 98th year, in her home at the Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew, ON. Predeceased by her first husband Lee Edward Watson and second husband Walter Bowes. Daughter of the late William Wilson and Eliza Ann James. Lucy is survived by her five children Carol (Laurie), Bill (late Linda)...

Jun 18, 2016

In his 86th year, and after a long battle with Parkinson’s, Don passed away peacefully in the Hull hospital with family by his side. Beloved husband of Mairi Dun (63 years); loving father of Pat (Brian) of Whitehorse and CPO2 (Ret.) Peter (Bob) of Victoria. Proud grandfather of Sean (Kelly), Emma and Nicholas. Predeceased by son Robbie in 1985....

Jun 18, 2016

Passed peacefully away in Ottawa on June 18, 2016 after a lengthy illness, Doris Mary Vriezen- Nee Meaney. Predeceased by the love of her life, husband, Ben Vriezen (Benny), her parents Winnifred and Thomas Meaney, brothers Dan, Art, Mickey and sister Winnifred. She leaves to mourn family and friends in Newfoundland, Ontario, New York, Ireland and Holland. Doris grew...