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Helena Stefanoff
Apr 1, 2025
Helena Stefanoff (nee Gretchsichkin), 92, of Richmond Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. She is predeceased by her loving husband Miroslav Stefanoff.
Helena was a cherished mother to her daughters Wasilka Dyke, Laila Stefanoff, and Katerina Roberts-Hash. Survived by her grandchildren, Jessica Ann Gibson (nee Dyke), Alexander David Dyke, and Cynthia Athena Shortt (nee Dyke), and her great-grandchildren, Nicholas...
Catherine Sleeth
Apr 1, 2025
Peacefully at the Ruddy Shenkman Hospice on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Andrew. Dear mother of Michael and Jamie (Tasha).
Loving grandmother of Madison.
Sister of Bruce, David (Iona) and Debra. Predeceased by her parent Keith and Patricia Ramsay; and brother Robert.
Sincere thanks to the staff at Ruddy Shenkman Hospice, and Dr B. Brennan.
Those wishing may...
Leonard Sadler
Mar 30, 2025
With great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Leonard Sadler at the age of 87. Leonard was a beloved husband, partner and best friend to his predeceased wife Nora for 63 years. Proud father to Charles (Linda) and Ronald (Annette). Loving grandfather to Jessie (Steve) Grainger, Johnston (Kelsea), Alyssa (Cole Shouldice) and Connor. Great grandfather to Benjamin and...
Clasina (Ineke) Wissing
Mar 28, 2025
Passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Loving wife of the late Henk Wissing (2022). Cherished mother of Craig and Mirella. Survived by her siblings Lony, Leny and Jan. Ineke is remembered fondly by her brothers- and sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Private funeral arrangements entrusted to Tubman Funeral Homes.
In lieu...
Judith Marion Kingsford
Mar 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith (Judy) Kingsford, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, at the age of 94.
Predeceased by her parents George Etherege Kingsford and Lilian Rodman of Toronto. Judy had many fond memories of her great friends.
She will be remembered for her love of animals and gardening.
In Judy's memory, give some love to...
John Terrance Vivaraies
Mar 25, 2025
He leaves behind his loving wife Teresa (Leduc), daughters Jennifer and Victoria, stepsons Eric Anderson (Christine), Ian Anderson (Kayla), and many grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother Alice (Winch) and siblings Robert, Susan Pepin (Barry), Glen (Darlene), Dale, Gail Cayer (Rheal), and many nieces and nephews. Ryan and Amber had a very special place in their papa’s heart...
Ronald Irving
Mar 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald C. Irving in his 84th year, at Granite Ridge Care Community in Stittsville, Ontario on March 24, 2025. Loving husband to Valerie. Loving Dad of Michelle (Philip Devonald) and Chris (Michelle Melvin). Beloved Grandfather of Bailey and Emma. Friend and Brother-in-Law of Leslie Jones. He was predeceased by...
Sylvia Lenore Smith
Mar 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Lenore Smith, peacefully at age 87, after a long illness. Lenore was predeceased by her parents Sylvia and William Hodgman.
Lenore is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Fraser, and was much loved by her children Ian (Vicky), Bruce, David (Nicole), and Nancy (James). Lenore...
Sy Ross
Mar 23, 2025
It's with the deepest sadness that we announce the death of Sy (Seymour) Ross at the age of 84 on March 23, after a short illness.
With Sy's departure the world has lost some warmth, kindness, fun and humour. He was a soft-hearted person who avoided saying harsh words about others. He constantly professed his love for his wife of 30...
Raili Mirjam Osterman
Mar 23, 2025
Mirjam, born in Turku, Finland, passed away in Ottawa, Ontario on March 23, 2025, at the age of 94.
Survived by her children John, Shirley, David, and Heather, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sister Maire Marston, and 2 nephews. Predeceased by her beloved husband William R. Osterman, father Lauri Nikolai Kuusisto and mother Aino Aleksandra Kuusisto (nee Laakso).
Mirjam attended the Montreal High...
Marilyn Joyce Thompson (nee Atchison)
Mar 21, 2025
Thompson, Marilyn (nee Atchison)
Peacefully at Barrhaven Manor on March 21, 2025.
Loving wife of many years of Gordon Thompson. Predeceased by father and mother, Ross and Helen Atchison and brothers Don Moore (Joy) and Clark Atchison (Charlotte). Aunt of Rick Moore (Denise), Steve Moore (Lesley) and Donna Brule. Missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Marilyn was a long time skater and...
Heather Denise Connerty
Mar 19, 2025
Connerty, Heather
(Formerly Keating, nee Martin)
Sept. 12, 1946 – March 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce Heather passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Civic Hospital on March 19, 2025.
Dedicated and beloved wife of 41 years to Cliff. Fierce mother of Shelley Keating (Fred Odendaal), Chad Connerty (Jenn) and Ryan Connerty (Sarah Duncan). Proud grandmother of Jade, Ruby...
Ruth Jensen
Mar 19, 2025
It is with shattered hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth Jensen on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 90.
A vibrant soul, Ruth lived a full life, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her warmth, humour, and unwavering spirit touched the lives of many, from family and friends to the...
Dalton Read
Mar 17, 2025
Dalton Read passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in his 83rd year at the Civic Hospital, surrounded by family. He was the only child of the late Kathleen (Kay) and Howard Read. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marjorie (nee Moore) of nearly 57 years, his 3 loved sons, Steve (Carrie), Kevin (Elaine) and Mike (Jodelle) and his...
Al Hamblin
Mar 15, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce that in the early hours of Saturday March 15th, the amazing Al Hamblin left this earth, peacefully in his sleep. Loving father to Tara (Jon Carl) and Robin. Survived by former spouse Saxon Harding. Devoted grandfather to William and Jacqueline Godfrey. He leaves behind his sister Doreen Pollitt (the late Wayne), his niece, nephew and...
Marion Brooks
Mar 13, 2025
Peacefully at Osgoode Care Centre on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Gary Brooks. Dear mother of Thomas and Sarah Brooks (Bill Aubrey). Loving grandmother of Hannah, Wyatt, Caleb and Edison. Special thanks to Osgoode Care Centre for their exceptional and heartfelt care.
No visitation or service by request. Inurnment Rideauvale Cemetery in the spring.
Pauline Thérèse Meslage (née Morin)
Mar 12, 2025
With heavy hearts the family announces that Pauline passed away peacefully at The May Court Hospice in Ottawa, while surrounded by her daughters, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of the late Claude Meslage. Loving mother of Philip (Stephanie), Viviane (Peter), Charles (Kimberley) and Michèle. Proud grandmother of Vanessa, Matthew, Christopher and Audrey.
Dear sister of...
John Douglas Fraser
Mar 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Douglas Fraser, a beloved husband of 50 years, best friend and dance partner to Barb (nee Milne) on March 12, 2025 at the age of 75.
He was a cherished and respected father of Janine Lunn (Brad), Arlene Hunter (Hugh), Maida Edwards (Jamie), Kent (Robyn).
A caring and fun-loving Gramps...
Valda Edith Brooks
Mar 9, 2025
In her 95th year, Valda Brooks (nee Bennett) passed away peacefully in hospital of natural causes. She is survived by her daughters Deborah, Shirley (Jacques) and Kathleen, grandchildren Laura, Jason and Alex (Emilie), great grandchildren Tyson, Kyah, Signy and Freya, and many nieces, nephews and their families, all wishing her a safe and peaceful passage.
Funeral services will be held on...
Anna "Beryl" Parks
Mar 9, 2025
Parks, Anna “Beryl” (nee Brown)
With great sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our mom.
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, our beloved mom died at the age of 97 years old. Mom would have been 98 years old on March 29, 2025.
Mom was born in Richmond, Ontario on March 29, 1927 to Arthur and Norma (nee Green) Brown. Mom...
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