Recent Obituaries

Mar 10, 2016

Steele, Richard "Dick"

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2016 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis. Cherished father of Janet (Randy Harris), Richard (Julie), and Dave (Sharon Murphy). Loving grandfather of Katherine, Sarah, Jacob, Zach, Morgan and Staycie and great-grandfather of Richard, Kai, Niko, Tate and Kipp. Predeceased by his sister Joan. A private...

Mar 10, 2016

Ellis, William Ronald “Ron”

September 1, 1942 - March 10, 2016

Peacefully at Granite Ridge, Stittsville, Ontario on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Joan Abrams. Loving father of Karen (Brian) Hall. Proud grandfather of Steven and Christopher. A special thank you to the wonderful caring...

Mar 8, 2016

Scharf - Ellard Kenneth

Employee, Austin Powder Company (28 years)

Peacefully at home after a battle with brain cancer on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, age 49 years. Beloved husband of Christine Warwick. Dear father of Carley. Son of Gladys (Simpson) and the late Kenneth Scharf of Manotick. Dear brother...

Mar 5, 2016

Brown – Eileen

Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, March 05, 2016 in her 83 rd year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Brown. Dear mother of Melody Murison (Bruce) and Nancy Anderson (Park). Loving grandmother of Caleigh, Amber, Grant Murison; and Kelsey (Mark Crispin) and Owen Anderson. Great grandmother of Jaxon Crispin. Sister of Eleanor...

Mar 5, 2016

Robert William "Bob" Faulkner March 22, 1940-March 5, 2016

We lost the greatest man we ever knew

Suddenly at home on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Gayle (Whitteker). Amazing father of Amanda (Craig Donnelly), Bobbi (Jeff Moffatt), Lauren (Todd Beech) and Leslie (Michael...

Mar 5, 2016

Snelgrove, Jane Ann (nee Struthers)

Retired Teacher - Upper Canada and Ottawa Carleton District School Boards

February 12, 1949-March 5, 2016

Peacefully on Saturday March 5, 2016 with Jessica at her side at the Elizabeth Bruy&egravere Centre. Beloved daughter of Faye Struthers (late Jack Struthers)....

Mar 3, 2016

Rene Joseph MELANCON

June 14, 1943 – March 3, 2016

After a life well lived, Rene Melancon of Nepean, ON, passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Thursday, March 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Blanche Melancon of Pembroke, Ontario and by his father and mother-in-Law, Alfred...

Mar 2, 2016

After a courageous battle on March 2, 2016 at the age of 70. Loving wife of 28 years to Thomas Hutchings. Cherished mother of Joanne (Neil Durant) and Ray Barkhouse. Proud grandmother of Albert, Laura (Shane Michaelis), Courtney Beauchamp (Terry Schwantz) and of Arthur Barkhouse. Dear great grandmother of Tamara, Zack, Holly, Kylie, Sydney Michaelis and of Ryan Beauchamp....

Mar 1, 2016

Dana (MacLean) Petrie

December 30, 1941 – March 1, 2016

At home, with her family at her side, Dana passed away on March 1, following a six-year privately endured struggle with cancer.  She was the loving wife of Bruce for 51 years, the proud mother of Shauna (David Krook), Mississauga, Sharon (Zoltan Miko),...

Mar 1, 2016

Petrie – Dana (nee MacLean) December 30, 1941 - March 1, 2016

At home, with her family at her side, Dana passed away on March 1, following a six-year privately endured struggle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Bruce for 51 years, the proud mother of Shauna (David Krook), Mississauga, Sharon (Zoltan Miko), Ottawa, and...

Feb 29, 2016

Morphy, Nora Ann, RN. Nee Johnston On Monday, February 29, 2016 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Arthur W. Morphy. Loving mother of Elaine MacLean (Robert Peeling), Floyd, James and the late Norine Duhn. Grandmother of Sarah, Amy (Graig), Nicholas, Michael and Evan and great-grandmother of Grace and Avery. Predeceased by brothers James, William, Lawrence and Joseph....

Feb 29, 2016

Suddenly at home as a result of a heart attack on Monday, February 29, 2016 in his 56th year. Beloved son of Joan and the late John. Loving brother of Bob (Kathy), Peter (Bonnie) and Scott (Diane). Cherished uncle of Kurtis (Stephanie), Craig (Jessica), Hillary, Brad, Tanner, Shawn and Brandon. Bill will also be missed by many family and...

Feb 27, 2016

David John Statham

Commander (Retired Royal Canadian Navy)

Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at age 74. Beloved husband of Susanne Statham (née Huwiler). Loving father of Brian, Lisa and Robert, and step-father of Taranee and Kristina. Grandfather of Chloé, Charlotte, Cameron, Zoe, Elle, Max, Keir, Savannah and Marley. Son...

Feb 26, 2016

Seabrook - Velma

Peacefully in hospital on Friday, February 26, 2016 in her 92 nd year. Beloved wife of Clarance. Dear mother of Lynda Mulligan (late David) and Wayne (Marilou). Loving grandmother of Ryan (Stephanie) and Reid; and great grandmother of Ryley and Shawn. Sister of Jean Henderson (Hartley). Predeceased by sister her Blanche Tarling (late Arthur)....

Feb 26, 2016

Marie Rose Aimée “Claudette” Dallaire On February 26th, 2016, in Ottawa at the age of 83. Beloved mother of Françoise Emery, Louis Emery(Sunny Li), Jean Emery (Tamara née Fay), Matthieu Emery (Silvia née Panarella) and Julie Cooper. Cherished grandmother of André, Aimée and Céleste Emery, Amanda and Eric Emery, Marina, Alexa and Julia Emery, Jacob and Lily Cooper. Daughter of...

Feb 24, 2016

Church, Robert Emerson

(Squadron Leader retired)

On February 24th, at home, Robert Emerson passed away suddenly at the age of 96. Bob was predeceased by his wife Gloria and all his siblings: sister Myrtle and brothers Frank, Jim, Jack and Les. Bob is survived by his wife Margaret Klassen-Church...

Feb 23, 2016

Leonard C. Brooke

Peacefully, on February 23, 2016, in his 92nd year. Loving husband of Kate for sixty-eight years; Father of Kathryn (David), David (Mary), Grandfather of Alex (Sarah), Andrew (Fiancee Jennifer), and Samantha; Great grandfather of Jordan. Also survived by his sister Lois Stevens. Pre-deceased by his siblings Frederick, John, Dorothy Parker, and Muriel McSkimming. Broadcaster...

Feb 22, 2016

Orr, William "Bill"

Peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute early Monday morning, February 22, 2016, at the age of 77, with his wife and children by his side. He is fortunate to be survived by his beloved wife Carol (nee Fitzpatrick) and children Dianne (Dave) Fred (Rebecca) and Lesley (Jason). Loving Papa of Anne, Calli, Abigael...

Feb 21, 2016

Kenneth M. Cavers

Veteran – RCN, WWII

Member of the Royal Canadian Legion (Manotick Branch)

Peacefully, on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Grace (nee Kelley). Loving father of Susan South (John) and Nancy Swanson (Stuart). Proud grandfather of Philip and Meg. Predeceased by his parents James Cavers...

Feb 21, 2016

Kritsch, James

Suddenly in hospital, Ottawa, Ontario on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the age of 69. Loving husband to Christina Werner. Cherished father to Gina Radic (Kent Raistrick) and Carrie Kritsch (Robert Picard). Adoring and cherished grandfather to Brian James Raistrick. Beloved brother of Johanna (George) Ferguson, Judith (late Bill) Scollon and...