Recent Obituaries

Jul 21, 2013

Helen passed away peacefully on July 21st with family members by her side. She had been in the excellent care of the Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, Malcolm and by her adoring children, Susan, Cheryl (David Martin), Peter, Janet (Patrick Duggan), Jeffrey and her grandchildren Sarah and Shayla. Helen...

Jul 21, 2013

Peacefully, on Sunday, July 21, 2013 in her 91st year. In loving memory, we say goodbye to our beloved Aunt who has brought fun, love and laughter into the lives of those she touched. Predeceased by her siblings, Bob (Steph), Ronnie (Mary), and Stel Rudkoski (Bob). Cherished "Kooks" of Tina (Mark Thorenton) – Tim (Lynsey), Sarah, Dan (Meg), and...

Jul 21, 2013

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. John Valberg at home, on Sunday, July 21, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Churchbridge, Saskatchewan, son of the late John and Rose Valberg and brother of the late Dr. Leslie Valberg (Barbara).

Survived by his best friend and wife...

Jul 20, 2013

Peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, July 20th, 2013 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of Mary (Jeff) and Will. Marjorie will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Special thanks to all the staff at Groves Park Lodge for all their care. Friends may call at the...

Jul 20, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Anne on July 20, 2013. Daughter of the late Rose and Nicholas Kalka. She leaves behind her loving sister Irene Lillico (Don) and cousins Jean-Michel (Helen) and Myron (Danielle) Komarnicki and their families. She will be missed by her many cherished friends in the teaching profession, the...

Jul 19, 2013

Peacefully in hospital on Friday, July 19, 2013 in his 90th year. Beloved and much loved husband for almost 65 years of Doris (Gordon). Loving father of Carol Westcott and Lyle (Mary-Jane). Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Patricia), Shane (Lindsay) and Gerianne and great grandfather of Ryan, Aiden, Keegan and Catherine Rose. Brother of Phyllis Hamilton. Brother-in-law of Garnet Cowell....

Jul 19, 2013

Peacefully in hospital on Friday, July 19, 2013 at the age of 85. Wife of the late Warren Smyth. Beloved mother of Sandra (Gary) Cooke and Wayne (Louise Chenevert) Smyth. Grandmother of Adam (Sarah) and Kristen Cooke. Born February 15, 1928 to parents Myrtle (nee Delmer) and James Nesbitt. Predeceased by siblings Albert, Mary, Duncan, John and Lowery. Verna...

Jul 18, 2013

After a brief illness in hospital on Thursday, July 18th, 2013 at the age of 84. Loving husband of Enid. Dear father of Earl, Glenn (Kathy), Lyle (Debbie), Dale, Wayne and predeceased by son Blair. Cherished grandfather of Kara, Jesse, Eric (Sayaka), Brad, Emily and great-grandfather of Michael, Alexis, Lorenzo, Tina and Kristy. Survived by his brother Ernie (Velma),...

Jul 18, 2013

David passed away peacefully on July 18, 2013 at the age of 57 years. Loving son of Doreen Edgerton and the late Lloyd Edgerton. David will be sadly missed by his siblings: Nancy, Janet (Billy), Brenda (August), Doug (Donna), Joanne (Doug) and April (Anthony). Predeceased by brothers Jack and James. David will be fondly remembered for his great sense...

Jul 18, 2013

A mother to many, a dear friend to multitudes, an example to all. On July 18, 2013, at the age of 87, Gertrude made a peaceful departure from this world, at home, surrounded by family. She lived a long life filled with love, kindness, laughter and expressed her creativity through painting and flowers. Gertrude was dearly loved and cherished...

Jul 15, 2013

Suddenly as the result of an accident in London, Ontario on Monday, July 15, 2013 in her 18th year. Beloved daughter of Marie Desjardins and Brent Ainsworth. Cherished sister of William. Proud granddaughter of Joan (the late David) O'Leary and the late Blanche (Lawrence) Desjardins. Josie will be sadly missed by her boyfriend Chris, uncle Paul (Sarah) Desjardins, aunt...

Jul 15, 2013

Tragically on Monday, July 15, 2013 at the age of 60 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Louis Kabesh. Proud and loving mother of Liz "Zeke". Predeceased by her parents, Marion and Norman Arnold, and her brother Alan. She will also be greatly missed by her friends and extended family. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of...

Jul 15, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Marjorie Kingsley, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 15th, 2013 at the age of 84. Marjorie fought a brave battle with cancer over the past 2 1/2 years. Daughter of the late Harold and Helene McEwen predeceased by her husband Wilson and granddaughter Alexa. She...

Jul 14, 2013

Peacefully at home in his sleep on Sunday, July 14, 2013 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Annie Smith. Loving father of Pamela Johnson, Peggy (John) Mercier and Keith (Regina). Orval is survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his best friend Mel Robertson. Dear brother of Cecil (Irene), Dorothy, Lillian and predeceased by brothers...

Jul 13, 2013

It is with great sadness in our hearts we announce that Eldon Brownlee, in his 92nd year, passed away peacefully at home after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was the much loved husband of Lois (Sheppard) for 65 years; devoted father of the 5 B’s – Bill (the late Lesley); Barbara Sproule (Rob);...

Jul 13, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce Mary Johnston passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 13th, 2013 at the age of 75. Mary fought a brave battle with cancer over the past few months. Daughter of the late John Murphy and the late Jean Margaret Theorin. Predeceased by her daughter Belinda...

Jul 11, 2013

Peacefully at Longfields Manor on July 11, 2013 at the age of 87. Predeceased by her husband Arne Lillemark and her son John. Loving mother of Kate (Bill Galbraith) and Neil (Holy Jin). Cherished Mormor to David (Sarah), Karen (Ryan) and James and Beloved Farmor to Danlin and Hansen. Survived by her brother in Denmark John (Inge) Madsen and...

Jul 11, 2013

Suddenly in hospital on Thursday, July 11th, 2013. Loving wife of the late Keith Morton Johnson. Devoted mother of Nancy (Bruce) Valiquette, Wendy (Rod) MacDonald, Bruce (Karin) Johnson and Stephen (Carole) Johnson. Loving and devoted Nana of Glenn (Kayla), Brent (Jennifer), Bryan, David (Rebecca), Stephen and Christopher MacDonald; Michael and Katie Johnson and Kelsey Johnson. "Old Nana" of Nathan,...

Jul 10, 2013

Pauline died at home, in Stittsville, Ontario on July 10, of breast cancer metastasis. She was born in 1933 in Northern Saskatchewan to Ondrej and Wilhelmina Kovachik. She and the family later settled in Wyoming, Ontario. Pauline was an active member of the Baptist Young People’s Union at Wyoming Baptist Church. She went to Teacher’s College, and returned to...

Jul 8, 2013

It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce that Margaret passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 8th, 2013 at the age of 79. Maggie fought a mighty and courageous battle with cancer over the past few months. Daughter of late Thomas McGovern and Violet Osmun, loving wife of the late Gerald Murphy,...