Recent Obituaries

Jul 14, 2014

SMYTH, LILIAS GREIG

(NEE SCOTT)

22 JULY 1927, AYRSHIRE, SCOTLAND-14 JULY 2014, OTTAWA

At home, as she wished, in the loving embrace of her family. Diagnosed in 2011 with ovarian cancer, Lilias demonstrated courage and grace till the end. Beloved wife, partner, and best friend for 63 years of Bob...

Jul 13, 2014

Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in her 90 th year. Loving Mother of Victor (Stephanie) and Heather Daly. Proud Grandmother of Michaela (Dan) and Spencer and Grace and Harrison. Aunt to Phillip Franklin (Lisa), Cathy Turner (Rick) and Gordon Smith. Great Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her Husband George Franklin, her parents Frank and Agnes...

Jul 12, 2014

Otto, Henry

Mr. Henry Otto of Ottawa passed away in Toronto on July 12, 2014 at age twenty-seven. He was born in Juba, Sudan and came to Canada in September of 1993 with his mother and siblings. His father, George William Franco had predeceased him. Mr. Otto attended Our Lady of Fatima Elementary, St.Joseph...

Jul 12, 2014

Winifred Hilda Finnie

(nee Barnes)

February, 15, 1924 – July 12, 2014

External Affairs, 42 years of service

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Win in hospital last Saturday at the age of 90. Dearly beloved wife of Frank...

Jul 12, 2014

Nora Mary Casterton

In the late morning of Saturday, July 12, 2014, Nora passed away peacefully in the presence of her family after a courageous and determined battle. Beloved wife of James (Jim), devoted mother of Drew, Lee, and Ian, cherished aunt of Erin, Jodie and Mark McGrath, Ryan and Jenna Casterton, and relative and friend to...

Jul 12, 2014

Elaine Hoey

Suddenly at her home in Kingston after a brief illness, on Saturday, July 12, 2014 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Campbell Hoey. Loving mother of Rob, Bruce (Debbie), and Scott (Stephanie Richards) Hoey, and Tracey Bambrick (Sean). Cherished grandmother of Christine Grenon (Benoit Alain), Kaitlyn, Kendra, Bradley, and Logan Hoey, and...

Jul 12, 2014

William John "Bill" Francis UE. Owner & CEO Francis Fuels Group of Corporations Francis Fuels Ltd. Francis Canada Truck Centre Inc. Freightliner of Ottawa Inc. Sterling-Western Star of Ottawa MV1 Ottawa

"To Dream The Impossible Dream"

William. J. "Bill" Francis passed away peacefully in Ottawa on the 12th of July 2014 at the age of...

Jul 10, 2014

Margaret Edith Murray(nee Johnson)

Peacefully at New Orchard Lodge, on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the age of 83 years. "Bride" of 58 years, to the late Robert Gordon Murray. Mother of Lynne (Carson), Susan, and Robert (Aggie). Grandmother to Todd (Ange), Erin (Russell), Bryan, Kelly (Jeff), Chelsea (Mat), and Dana. Great-grandmother to Katie, Lucas, Natalie, Rylan...

Jul 10, 2014

Michael "Murph" Murphy

Peacefully with his family by his side in hospital, on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the age of 57 years. Beloved son of John and Rebecca Murphy. Cherished brother of Darlene, Kevin, Noel, Sean, Maureen and Colin and their families. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd....

Jul 8, 2014

Birdjandi, Alain 1990 - 2014

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the loss of a cherished partner, son, brother and friend. Alain leaves to mourn his partner John Scafidi, parents Hamid and Mihaela and sister Ariane (Richard). He will be deeply missed, and always in the hearts, of all who knew him. We...

Jul 8, 2014

PAONE, Patricia Marie

Paone, Patricia Marie born in Vancouver, BC on July 7 th , 1948 and passed away in Ottawa, ON on July 8 th , 2014. Patricia is survived by her siblings Mary Rea (David); Katherine Whitworth (Paul); Cecilia Gauthier; Paul Paone (Margaret Sherwood); Monica Hird; Mark Paone (Elke); Teri Wickes (Rhys); numerous nieces, nephews,...

Jul 8, 2014

Bigras, Morris In hospital, on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Roberta Taylor. Loving father of Jackie and her husband Alan Monforton. Proud grandfather of Grace and Samantha. Morris was the brother of 6 siblings. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. In keeping with Morris's wishes, cremation has taken...

Jul 7, 2014

Boretos, Nicholas

Suddenly in hospital, on Monday July 7, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Eleni (nee Vlitas). Loving father of Soula (Tony Burrell) and George Boretos. Cherished grandfather of Neikko and Eleni Burrell and Theo and Lucas Quattrocchi. Survived by his nieces Joanne Tsotsos and Cathy (Dean Quattrocchi) and his...

Jul 7, 2014

Taylor, Melville (Mel) After a happy 97 years of life, Mel passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014. He left this life as he lived it; strong, courageous and honourably. Mel was born on April 25, 1917 to Robert Taylor and Mary Jane Hayden in Toronto, ON. He was the second youngest of 11 children. He married his wife...

Jul 6, 2014

Mary Ellen Ruth Grubb (Jensen) (nee Clark)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Mary Ellen Grubb passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 in her 77th year. After a short and courageous fight against cancer, she passed away peacefully with family at her side. Beloved best friend and soul mate to her husband George....

Jul 6, 2014

Schultz, Jean Isobel Nee Horsfield WWII Wren Retired RN, Grace Hospital

Peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 6, 2014 in her 91st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Kenneth Burton Schultz and daughter of the late Cyril and Louise Horsfield. Loving mother of John (Margaret), Robert (Stephanie), and Gordon. Cherished grandmother of Rebekka....

Jul 5, 2014

Peacefully in hospital, on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of Cleveland Thorpe for 69 years. Loving mother of Wendy (Gary), Ruthann (the late Bernie), Denny (Phyllis) and Ian (Joann). Cherished grandmother to Steven, the late Nicole, Bonnie, Jamie, Adam and Jason. Great-grandmother to Mackenzie, Jessica, Kody, Meghan and Patrick. Marg will be...

Jul 4, 2014

Eleanor Ruth Trower passed away peacefully in her home at Park Place Residence on July 4, 2014. Predeceased by Jack Trower, her loving husband and partner of 50 years and survived by her beloved daughter Nancy Laberge, adored grandchildren Mark and Allie Laberge and son Brad (Sandra). She was very close to her grandchildren and excitedly shared in their...

Jul 3, 2014

Laughlin, Frances Margaret (nee Munro)

On July 3, 2014, Frances Margaret Laughlin of Kinburn, ON in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Eric. Dearly loved mother of Margaret, Carolyn and Dorothy; grandmother of Derek and Jordan Walker, Jeffrey (Ashley), Tyler (Liz Colterman) and Caren Payne, Christopher (Kristin) and Allison Moore; great-grandmother of Easton Payne. Survived...

Jul 2, 2014

Norman passed away suddenly on July 2nd, 2014 at the age of 61 years. Beloved son of William and Beatrice Svab and dear friend of Wendy Brown. Proud father of Heather (Eric), Laura (Francis) and Paul (Karen); grandfather of Emily, Chris and Samantha, Angus, Ian and Patrick and great grandfather of Evallee, Serenity, Audrina, Elizabeth and Nathaniel. Dear brother...