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William Gillian
Jun 17, 2016
Gillian-William (Bill)
Passed away suddenly on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the age of 84 years. Bill was the loving husband to his predeceased wife Martha (Hutchison) and is survived by his second wife Lois (Hyland). He also leaves behind his only daughter Carolyn. Very proud grandfather to Brandon and Krista. He is survived by his sister...
Manfred Gerstner
Jun 17, 2016
Manfred Gerstner
Suddenly at home after a brief illness on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Maya. Loving father of Manuel and Andy (Trudy). Dear Opa to Nick and Katie. He will be missed by many family and friends both in Canada and Germany. Friends are invited to visit at...
Raymond Hore
Jun 13, 2016
Hore, Master Corporal Raymond William March 1, 1967 - June 13, 2016
Peacefully in hospital, Ottawa, Ontario surrounded by his family on Monday, June 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Terry Hore (nee Paulson). Loving father of Anthony, Tyler and Mackenzie. Cherished brother of Marie Hore. Predeceased by his parents James Edward Hore and Kathleen Hore (nee Fitzsimmons)....
Terry Bergeron
Jun 13, 2016
Bergeron, Terry
It is with great sadness that the family of Terry Richard Bergeron announces his passing on June 13, 2016 after a lengthy illness with MS. Terry bore his illness stoically, bravely and without complaint. Terry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Joan and son, David (Jodi). He will also be fondly...

Joan Allen
Jun 13, 2016
Passed away in Kanata, on June 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Darnley. She leaves behind three loving children, Robert (Shayne) in Northern Ireland, Ann Gordon (late Craig) in Kanata, and Ian (Martha MacIntosh) in Calgary. She is predeceased by her brother David and survived by her cherished sisters Peggy and Betty. She will be fondly remembered...
Joan Darnley
Jun 13, 2016
We are saddened to announce the death of Joan Darnley (nee Allen) in Kanata on June 13, 2016 following a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Joan was predeceased (in 2006) by her husband, Arthur with whom she shared 52 very happy years. She leaves behind three loving children, Robert (Shayne) in Northern Ireland, Ann Gordon (late Craig) in Kanata,...
Katherine Lankester
Jun 12, 2016
Katherine Bruce (nee Lankester)
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a valiant battle on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the age of 49. Much loved wife of Kevin. Proud stepmother of Lindsay Gillies (Jason) and Hayley Bruce (Richard), and loving Nana to Jacob and Liam. Beloved daughter of John and Danka Lankester, and...
Lloyd Martin
Jun 11, 2016
MARTIN – Lloyd Allan
After a lengthy battle with cancer, Lloyd passed away peacefully at the Bruyère Hospital in Ottawa on June 11, 2016 at the age of 83. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of almost 60 years, Betty (née Wright); his children who admired and adored him David (Sylvie Gobeil), Shelley and...
Kent Lancaster
Jun 10, 2016
Lancaster, Kent A.
Oct. 25, 1957 - June 10, 2016
Suddenly at home, on Friday, June 10, 2016. Beloved father of Karla (James) Freeman, predeceased by daughter Miranda. Cherished brother of Russell Lancaster. Fondly remembered by his former wife Ivona (Robert) Bradley. Kent was a proud public servant much respected and admired by his colleagues....
Jeffrey Upton
Jun 9, 2016
RMC3387 Jeffery Scott Upton Col(ret)
Son of the late Elsie Maud Jeffery and the late Thomas Frederick Upton, and devoted husband of the late Thérèse Dumas, died June 9, 2016 at Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa. Survived by his beloved caregiver and close friend Mary Sheffield, loving daughter Sue and husband Tim Tickner (Hamilton, Ontario), and brother...
Charles Runolfson
Jun 8, 2016
Runolfson - Charles "Chuck”
Peacefully at Saint Vincent Hospital on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Petrie). Dear father of Rob (Cindy) and Paige Runolfson. Step father of Andrew Preston (Tammy) and Dan Preston (Tanya). Loving grandfather of Anika, Evan and Olivia Runolfson; Jarod, Jonah, Micah, Owen and Avery Preston. Also...
Ian Eckersley
Jun 8, 2016
Ian William Eckersley
We are ever so sad to announce the death of our dearest Ian on June 8th, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife and partner Carolyn, dearest mother Susan, darling sister Anne (Howell), his mother-in-"lore" Patricia and his cherished sons Josh (Jennifer), Steven (Sandra) and Sam; his treasured grandchildren Harrison, Liam,...
Eleanor Buchanan
Jun 7, 2016
Beloved wife of 63 years to Clarence Elliott Hodgins. Pat passed peacefully with her children, Cindy (Paul Kreitzer) and Michael (Diane Riou Hodgins) at her side at Garden Terrace, Kanata on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Born in Ste. Catharines, Ontario in July of 1928, to Laura (Brennan) and Cecil Buchanan. Sister to Neil Buchanan (Angela Woodward), Toronto, and Michael...
Linda Parks
Jun 5, 2016
Reddick- Linda
Peacefully in hospice, Sunday June 5th, 2016 at the age of 68, surrounded by her immediate family. Loving mother of Laurie Valentine (Chris), and Ron Reddick (Lina). Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Oliver & Danny. Linda will be sadly missed by her brothers, George, Herbie, Danny, David & Wayne, as well as very dear friend Eric...
Helen Cowick
Jun 5, 2016
HELEN KATE COWICK WWII VETERAN, RCAF LIFE MEMBER ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR #625
Helen Kate Cowick (nee Hughes) at the age of 91, wife of the late Thomas L. Cowick. Mother of Bill (Nancy) and Janice Gregory (Derek). Nana of Adrienne Oliver (Karim) and Alexandra Taylor (Shawn). Great Nana of Devyn, Jayden, Lauren and Ethan. Sister of...
G. Shouldice
Jun 4, 2016
Shouldice, G. Howard Proud Owner Shouldice Food Market Peacefully at Central West Hospice on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in his 97th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Elsie. Loving father of Shirley Scharf (Wayne), Lark Hodgins (Bob Perkins), and Wendy Horne (Gord). Dear grandfather of Kerri, Debbie, David, and Courtney. Also survived by 4 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the...
Diana Greer
Jun 4, 2016
McKnight, Diana (nee Greer, formerly Lascelles)
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Diana Greer McKnight on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was with family when she passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief battle with cancer. Predeceased by husband Robert McKnight, parents Harvey Greer and Beatrice Hisko and brother Denham...
Pauline Thibault
Jun 3, 2016
ROBY, Pauline Annette (née Thibault)
Born in St. Albert, Alberta, Pauline passed away in Ottawa at Granite Ridge Residence on Friday, June 3, 2016 at the age of 92. Her passage from this life to another was serene, peaceful and on her own terms. Joining Pauline in her transition were her sons, Bernard and Robert along with...
Phyllis Fitzgerald
Jun 2, 2016
Phyllis Carrigan (nee Fitzgerald)
Peacefully at Kemptville Hospital on Thursday, June 2, 2016 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Carrigan. Dear mother of Bryce and Tammy. Also survived by brother Everett Fitzgerald. Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars on Monday, June...
Joan Mcconeghy
May 29, 2016
Cousens/Currie, Joan Elizabeth (nee McConeghy) Peacefully at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital of Ottawa, on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late George Cousens. Loving mother to Jennifer, John (Anick), David (Annette) and Geoff (Donna). Loved grandmother of Eve, Thomas, Michael, Isaac, Ted, Kassandra and Braden, and great-granddaughter, Paislee. Joan is survived by her...
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