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Barbara Violet Saunders (neé Davies)
May 30, 2024
Barbara was born in the middle of the Great Depression, growing up in a large three-story house with her two brothers along with a wonderful extended family. Nothing was wasted. Candles and soap were made from rendered fat from the Sunday roast in the basement. Clothes were hand-made. Because of the riches in family life in hard times, Barbara learned the domestic arts...
Thelma May Hayward
May 30, 2024
HAYWARD, Thelma May (née Bovington)
Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on May 30, 2024 in her 100th year. Predeceased by her loving husband George. Beloved mother of Jennifer (Rick Shepherd). Loving grandmother to Crystal (Carl Scissons), April (Peter De Sousa), and Elizabeth (Alexander Merkis). Also survived by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Helen and her brothers Frank, George,...
Willem Van Hofwegen
May 30, 2024
Absent from the body, present with the Lord, Willem Van Hofwegen (Wim) entered his eternal home on May 30, 2024. He was a dear husband of over 61 years to Catherine (Cathy), née Ferguson. Wim touched the lives of many with his commitment to support and encourage those of similar faith, often traveling with his family to places in Canada,...
John Sweetman
May 29, 2024
John Charles Sweetman, aged 66, passed away on May 29, 2024 at Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, following a sudden heart attack.
Born in Ghana to Dick and Irene Sweetman, John grew up outside of Birmingham, UK with his parents and 2 brothers, Richard & David. In 1982 John emigrated to Toronto, Canada with his twin, Richard. Following partial retirement, John...
Peter James Harkness
May 25, 2024
Peter died peacefully surrounded by loved ones after suffering a serious fall while enjoying the Great Glebe Garage Sale and a beautiful day out in his community.
Peter was married for over 50 years to his late dear wife Rose Mae (Kant). He was deeply loved by his children Andrew (Carolyn Seabrook), Colin (Christina), Heather (Nigel Sanders) and Christine (Pierre Lapointe);...
Pippa Hall
May 25, 2024
Dr. Pippa Hall passed away peacefully and with love at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in her 72nd year, after a 4-year argument (as she would say) with MSA-P disease. She is survived by her beloved life partner and husband, John Henderson (having just celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary), as well as sister Jackie Hall, and pet Standard Poodle Micah.
Born in England,...
Robert Cope
May 24, 2024
Robert “Bob” Barry Cope passed away May 24, 2024. He passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Bob was born on September 7, 1942, in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. Son of the late Jacob Lewis “Jake” Cope and Viola Beatrice “Vi” Forsythe. Bob married Margaret Isobell Scott at Hillview United Church in New Liskeard, Ontario on October 6, 1962.
Bob was employed by CIBC...
Mary Rochefort
May 23, 2024
Rochefort, Mary passed away suddenly but peacefully at 4:45 am on May 23 at the age of 68. She was born in Windsor, on July 13, 1955. Survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Armand Rochefort; loving son of 46 years Kenneth Rochefort; and loving son of 44 years Adam Rochefort. Lovingly remembered by Sharon Tune, Shawna Rochefort, Joshua...
Thomas Denton Dawson
May 23, 2024
Denny passed away peacefully at The Ottawa Hospital with his family by his side.  Beloved husband of Shirley Dawson (Healey) for 55 years. 
Loving father of Donald (Juehee) and Deanna Diaz (Dan). Grandpa extraordinaire to Isaac and Joshua.  Predeceased by his parents Bert and Violet Dawson (Rooke), and by his brother Lindsay (Donna). He is survived by one brother Allan...
Cheryl Day
May 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cheryl on Thursday May 23, 2024 at age 77. She was the beloved daughter of the late Lois Constance Daley and Ralph William Laycock.She will be deeply missed by her sister Jane Laycock and her 3 amazing boys, Ralph (Hemroth), Theodore (Bev), Gilbert (Cindy) and her beloved grandchildren. As...
Lyle Dennis Houlahan
May 21, 2024
Lyle passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 with his wife Margaret (Beach) by his side. Lyle was the devoted and loved son of the late Leo and Rita (Byrne).
Lyle was a true gentleman. He loved spending time with family and friends, travelling, shopping and his summers at White Lake. Lyle and Margaret were inseparable, so the loss is...
Fay Lindley Taylor
May 20, 2024
It is with both a heavy heart and gracious spirit that I announce my Mom's passing on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Fay passed in peace, free of pain, and blessed by the morning sunshine. In her final days, her closest family and friends were able to reach out to her to pay their respects, express their gratitude, and say “fare-thee-well”.
Fay...
Suzanne Janice (Sue) McNally
May 19, 2024
MCNALLY, Suzanne Janice (Sue)
(nee Dobson)
May 15, 1939- May 19, 2024
Registered Nurse (retired)
Passed away on May 19, 2024 at the age of 85 years. Loving wife of the late Brian J. McNally (2019) for 58 years. Loving and devoted mother of Sharon (David) Crossan, Rand (Maureen Dodd), Shawn (Wendy Fereday) and Michael (Martha Keen). Proud grandmother of Benjamin, Theresa and Patrick...
Jean-Guy Joseph Fournier
May 18, 2024
Jean-Guy came into this world on December 19, 1938, the youngest of five children. He grew up in Kirkland Lake, where he excelled on the school gymnastics team, and worked part-time at a photo studio, igniting a life-long interest in photography. While he was unusually nimble, and could often be found walking on his hands or in a headstand long...
Joan Margaret Dodsworth Ware
May 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Margaret Dodsworth Ware. Joan passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 17, 2024, in Kanata, at the age of 96.
Joan loved her family fiercely. Beloved mother to her sons David, Peter, and John; mother-in-law to Joanne (nee Kirby), Suzanne (nee Boch) and Jennifer Morin (the three Graces,...
Gladys Anne Cameron
May 16, 2024
Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on May 16, 2024, at the age of 87. Gladys was born in Montreal, Quebec on December 25, 1936. Lovingly remembered by her many friends and family including her nephew Ken and grand-nephews Jacob, Connor and Colby. Predeceased by her sister Jessie Pretty (Dec 2, 2023). Gladys spent most of her life in Ottawa working...
Janet Clarinda McKenny
May 15, 2024
McKenny, Janet Clarinda (nee Mattice)
With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother on May 15, 2024, in her 96th year.
Predeceased by loving husband Jim and daughter Maureen Patricia.
Devoted mother of Gordon (Maureen), Gloria (the late Perry Preston), Harry, Shawn, Jim (Ellen), Margaret (Jim Craig).
Beloved grandmother of Megan, Jennifer (Trevor), Mike (Claire), Sarah (Jonathan), Emmah, and Jessica (Brian).
Great-grandmother to...
Patsy Arlene Lytle
May 13, 2024
Patsy Lytle nee White
Patsy passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Monday May 13th, 2024 with family by her side, at the age of 58. Patsy was born on October 15, 1965 in Drummond Centre, ON.
Survived by her loving husband Bob of 38 years. Lovingly remembered by her mother Nancey and step-father Paul. She will be missed by...
M. Lorraine Widdis
May 11, 2024
Widdis, M. Lorraine
Lorraine Widdis (B.A) passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024 at Bruyère Saint-Vincent Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.
Lorraine was born on June 6th, 1925, in Dundalk, Ontario, ON to the late Joseph and Georgina Duff. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Widdis, (PEng, DFC), who passed away in 1994 and also predeceased by her first...
John Newton Moore
May 10, 2024
John passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at home with his wife, Gene Anne (née Vlasaty), and hisdaughters, Suzanne (Patrick) and Karen by his side.Born in Simcoe, Ontario on June 19, 1941, John was the only child of Lois (néeGoble) and Raymond Moore. He was a graduate of Western University in Chemistrywith a Masters in Business Administration.He worked...
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