Recent Obituaries

Feb 20, 2015

Thompson – Heather Lenore

It is with great sorrow, but with cherished memories, that we announce the passing of Heather on Friday, 20 February 2015 at the Central West Hospice at the age of 49. Heather is survived by her mother, Dorothy, brother Graham (Silke Nebel) and her niece Maya and nephew Robin, whom Heather adored. She...

Feb 19, 2015

Hare - Dr. Wendy Elizabeth (née Hirst) Retired Veterinarian

Peacefully at home on Thursday, February 19, 2015 in her 66th year after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Dearly loved wife to Douglas and mother to Alastair. Sincere thanks to the medical personnel and devoted friends for their support to her and her family. Friends are invited...

Feb 19, 2015

Vidisheva – Ludmila

Luda passed away accidentally at home 19 February 2015. Luda emigrated to Canada from Russia as a young woman with virtually nothing except her independence, her courage, her resourcefulness, and her passion for learning and the natural world. She overcame the boundaries of language and isolation and established her place in Ottawa. Her determination...

Feb 18, 2015

Ronald Holt

In hospital, following a lengthy illness, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband, for 62 years to Patricia (Fink). Dear father of Kathleen (David), Eadie (John), Dan (Cathy), Lawrence (Margaret), Dennis (Julie), Mark, Maureen (Jim) and the late Sean (Julie). Proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren...

Feb 18, 2015

Alexander A. Sarchuk

The Honourable Alexander A. Sarchuk, Q.C. (Al), 84, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 18. He will be missed by his devoted wife, Terry, his children Renee (Tom), Leslie (Derek), Alex (Nancy) and Nancy (François), sister Helena, as well as his grandchildren Tasia, Joe, Lena, Hannah and Lily. Great-grandson, Oscar Alexander, will hear many...

Feb 18, 2015

Donna Mae Manweiler

April 26, 1959 - February 18, 2015

Donna left us peacefully at home surrounded by her family and pets. She was the beloved wife of Bob McGillivray and loving mother to Brendan, Justin, and Jasmine. She will be missed by her parents Herb and Gertrude Manweiler of Kelowna, B.C; her...

Feb 18, 2015

Marcella “Marcy” Gilmour (née Connor) September 26, 1932 - February 18, 2015

Not without a fight, Marcy succumbed to cancer in hospital surrounded by family in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Gilmour. Loving mother of Sharon and Bruce (Amelia) Gilmour. Treasured grandmother of James Davidson, Christina and Julia Gilmour....

Feb 17, 2015

Van Strepen - Dora (née Sadler)

Retired, O.C.D.S.B., McHugh Unit

Peacefully in hospital with her family by her side, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in her 85 th year. Beloved wife of the late Alphonse Van Strepen. Loving mother of Lisa and cherished grandmother to Samuel (Shandi), Megan, Andrew and proud great-grandmother to...

Feb 16, 2015

Ian McIntosh Rollo, PhD.

In Ottawa, Ontario on Monday, Febuary 16, 2015 at the age of 88. Devoted husband of 65 years to Ivy. Loving father of Christine (Michael Curry). Beloved grandpa of Sarah (Trent Krajaefski). Fondly remembered by nieces Carol and Diane and nephew Leslie. Dear brother-in-law to the late James McStraw and Violet Eccleston....

Feb 16, 2015

Dr. Rollie John Dziuba (MD)

Ret'd General Practitioner, Ottawa for over 30 years

Unexpectedly, on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Only son of the late Michael and Rose Dziuba. Father of Michael (Stephanie) of New Jersey, and Jennifer Leatherman (Jay) of New Hampshire. Grandfather of...

Feb 15, 2015

Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Sunday, February 15, 2015 surrounded by the love of her family.Beloved wife of the late Barry John Baker. Loving mother to her children Jeffrey and Susan "Sue" and Finnigan and Clancy her "little men." Fondly remembered by Barry's sons Stephen (Nicola), Mark (Carolina), Philip (Martina) and David (Stephanie). Cherished Grandma to Matthew,...

Feb 14, 2015

Peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Jeanne Michaud. Survived by his mother Muriel Gladys; brothers Leo (Val), Russell (Ann); sister Eva Sharkey; step son Nicholas Michaud (Melanie Blais); sisters- in- law Claire Saumier and Helen Blanchard; grandchildren Alyssa and Jayden Michaud and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father...

Feb 14, 2015

Peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre on Saturday, February 14, 2015 in her 90 th year. Predeceased by her parents Naaman McConnell and Ethel Quinn. Beloved wife of the late Francis Wilson Carr. Loving and devoted mother of Bruce (Aurelia), and Glenn (Joanne). Cherished grandmother of Michael, Katrina, Kathleen and Emily. Dear sister of Gloria Watson and...

Feb 12, 2015

Unexpectantly but peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Dear mother of Kimberlee (Ken) and Sebie (Elizabeth) (Steve). Proud grandmother to her darling grandchildren Mackenzie, Connor and Laine. Dear sister of Michael Brophy (Brenda) and the late Dennis Brophy. Survived by her former husband Gerald Lally (Mona). Friends may call at the Carp...

Feb 11, 2015

Slinn – Carol

Suddenly in hospital surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in her 74 th year. Loving mother of Steven Wright (Veronica), Andrew Wright (M.J.) and Terri Wright and the late Timothy. Nanny of Sean, Amanda, Erika, Aleeza, Isabelle, William, Nicolas and great Nanny to Phillipe, Amelia and Hailey. Sister...

Feb 11, 2015

Carry, Marjorie Gene (Fox)

December 15, 1927 - February 11, 2015

Marjorie (Marge) passed from us with the same quiet courage and dignity that characterized her life, at The Grove Nursing Home in Arnprior, Ontario, in the early morning of February 11, 2015. Marjorie is predeceased by her husband Howard (1927-1998), and by...

Feb 11, 2015

Purvis, Marjorie Ann

Marjorie passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the age of 93 years. Marjorie was born 16 November, 1921 to Harold Purvis and Emma Herren in Indianapolis, Indiana. Marjorie is predeceased by her cousin, Pat Wilson, wife of Bruce and mother of Grant, Mark and Anne. Marjorie was a close lifetime companion of...

Feb 11, 2015

Cowell - Garnet Stinson

November 11, 1924 - February 11, 2015

Peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in his 91 st year. Beloved husband of the late Mildred (Stinson). Dear father of Nora (Jim McEwen), Lynn (Peter Mackie) and Nancy (Phil Grove). Loving grandfather of Dawn McEwen, Erin (Chris Fenton),...

Feb 10, 2015

Peacefully in hospital surrounded by the love of her family. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mother of Michael and Steven (Sherry). Cherished grandmother of Eleanor (Silviu), Katy and James. Dolores is survived by her sisters Pat MacNeill (Ian), Roberta Laughland (Gordon), Kathy Ratuski (Mike), and Margaret. A garden party celebrating Dolores' life will be held in the...

Feb 10, 2015

Angus - Iva

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Iva Lorraine Angus (née Blackburn) on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in her 96 th year. Beloved wife of the late William Angus (1955). Dear mother of Gordon (Linda), Andrew and Susan. Cherished grandmother of Bruce, Sean, Billy, Michael, Andrea...