Recent Obituaries

Feb 13, 2014

Don Blair, B.Sc., P. Eng.

(Retired, Stock Broker)

Suddenly, on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at the age of 80. He leaves his beloved wife and best friend for 54 years, Jill. Loving father of Christine Graveline (Roch), Judith Findlay (Andrew), and Katherine Blair (Michael Langton). Proud grandfather of Amanda and...

Feb 11, 2014

(Retired, Metropolitan Life)

In hospital, on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the age of 86. Beloved daughter of the late Jessie (née Bradley) and Leroy “Roy” Tubman. Predeceased by her sister Isabel Irwin and brothers George and Thomas. She is survived by brother Howard and his wife Shirley, and brother-in-law Archdeacon Sidney Irwin, as well...

Feb 10, 2014

Mervyn Munro.

Suddenly at his home, Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario on Monday, February 10, 2014 in his 88 th year. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Amm. Loving father of Wayne and his wife Brenda. Dear brother of Gary (Eunice), Helen (late Glenn) James, John (Marsha), Jean (Murray) Smith, Doug (Nedda). Survived by...

Feb 10, 2014

Friend - Myrtle

Peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2014 in her 74 th year. Beloved wife of the late Melvyn Friend. Dear mother of Brenda Salati (Dominic) and Melvyn (Joanne). Loving grandmother of Melanie (Kevin Reinburg), Lindsey, Nathan, Krista and Dante and great grandmother of Austin. We will miss you always and you will...

Feb 10, 2014

Preston, Wavey Lorraine, RN.

(nee Day)

Peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2014 in her 97 th year. Beloved wife of Eric James Preston for 63 years. Loved mother of Eric (Flora), Carol (Mark Long) and Gayle (Keith Mayne). Cherished Grandma to Shannon (Rob Miedema), Jennifer (James Townsend), Jamie Long and Great Grandma to Logan, Arabella...

Feb 9, 2014

Meihm, Marion Blanche (nee Sweeney)

After a long illness on Sunday, February 9, 2014 in her 90 th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Meihm. Loving mother of David and Maryann. Proud grandmother of Lee Catherine and Kimberly Ann and great-grandmother of Katya. Predeceased by several brothers and sisters. A Funeral Mass in...

Feb 9, 2014

Dr David John Hilborn:

Peacefully at the Montfort Hospital on February 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Carole Poisson. Loving father of Susan Kelly. Cherished grandfather of Liam, Thomas and Anna. Survived by his brother Jim Hilborn. Memorial Service will be held at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd (at Roosevelt) on Wednesday, February...

Feb 9, 2014

Cormack - Bruce Cdr., RCN(Retired)

Peacefully passed away on Sunday February 9, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by his loving wife Jean ( nee Fearn), and his brother Ernest. Survived by his children Mark (Maureen), Valerie, Catherine (the late CWO Bill Williams), Andrea (Mark) and his two grandchildren, Jaime Williams and Jessica Cormack. Dad...

Feb 9, 2014

Dunwell, Clara Annetta (nee English)

Peacefully on February 9, 2014 in her 98 th year. Youngest daughter of Edith Goodall and Edward English. Predeceased by her beloved husband Fred. Loved mother of Lynne (Michael Crocker) and grandmother of Diane (Dave St. Germain), Roberta (Kevin Maloney) and Jill (Michael Moffatt). Proud great grandmother of Dominic Moffatt. Predeceased...

Feb 9, 2014

BOYD, Douglas Matthew

Peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the age of 82. Devoted husband of the late Joan (nee Clark) and the late Flora (nee Running). Survived by his loving children Susan (Steve) Martin, Debbie (Dave) Boyd-Chisholm, Doug (Nettie) Boyd, Jim (Barbara) Boyd, and Ken (Charmaine) Boyd, eight grandchildren, and his brother Bill Boyd. Friends...

Feb 7, 2014

Joan Jacqueline Gagnon

Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2014 in her 94 th year. Mother of Larry (Susan) Bowen, grandmother of Michael (Mimi) Bowen and Kirsten (Aaron) Jones and great grandmother of Lucas and Dylan. After retiring she devoted the remainder of her life to her volunteer work with the...

Feb 6, 2014

Spearman, Sheldon "Shelly" Edgar C.D.

Proudly served for the Canadian Military overseas during W.W.II from 31/03/41 to 07/01/46 in R.C.A.S.C.; he transferred to R.C.E.M.E. on 01/11/48 to 08/06/72. Suddenly at the Kemptville District Hospital on February 6, 2014 surrounded by family and close extended family in his 92 nd year. He is survived by his wife...

Feb 6, 2014

Veikko (Vic) Rahikka

In Ottawa February 6th, 2014. Veikko Rahikka beloved husband of Margareta Hollo. Dear father of Daniel (Vicki), Deborah (Dan) and David (Karen). Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Matthew, Samantha, Emily, Saara, and Dave. Survived by his sister Carol Noy (Jim). Dear step-father of Sean (Diane) and Tero (Linda). Special thanks to...

Feb 5, 2014

Grace Ellen Campbell

Grace passed away peacefully at Stillwater Creek on February 5, 2014 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" (2008). Cherished mother of Richard and Diane. Grace was a proud past member of City View Curling Club and an avid volunteer, notably with ten years as an...

Feb 4, 2014

Patrick Timothy Martin

Unexpectedly in hospital on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, age 63 years. Beloved husband of Sharon Campbell. Cherished father of Caitlin Cooke (Jean-Luc), Jesse (Stacie Steadman), and Terrence. Loving grandfather of Josephine and Isabelle. Dear brother of Nora Martin and uncle of Kelly. Also survived by Sharon's children, Bradley (Sue), their...

Feb 4, 2014

Lillian Reid

Passed away at her home in Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario on Tuesday, February 4 th , 2014 in her 104 th year. Beloved wife of the late James (Jim) Reid. Loving mother of Marjorie (Basil) Beach, Mildred (late Ron) Kinghorn, Helen (late Don) MacFarlane, the late Ruby Ferguson, Elsie (John) Clarkson, Jack (Evelyn) Reid...

Feb 3, 2014

Verna Eccles

(née Veale)

In hospital, on Monday, February 3, 2014 with her family, son Don and granddaughters Jennifer and Erin, and niece Gayle by her side, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by husband Ernest, one brother and two sisters. She will also be missed and fondly...

Feb 2, 2014

Armitage, Violet

(nee Jenkins)

Peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2014 in her 91 st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bernard and by her sons David and Peter. Cherished mother of Gloria Simpson, Bonnie Armitage, Kevin Armitage (Margaret) and mother - in-law to Kathy Letts and Marion Normoyle. Dear...

Jan 31, 2014

Passed away peacefully at Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario on Friday, January 31, 2014 in her 90 th year. Beloved daughter of the late J.B. and Edith Alma (Hill) Featherstone. Survived by sister-in-law Dana Featherston and by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Hilliard, Charles, Ken, Bert and by sister Jean McCoy. Friends may call at the Almonte Chapel...

Jan 30, 2014

Donald Leybourne Hugo Davidson passed away peacefully at Riverpark Place on January 30, 2014, aged 85. He was born December 13, 1928 in Secunderabad, India. He will be sorely missed by sons Alexander "Sandy" (Gayle Caines Davidson) and Keith (Kelley Baker), and grandchildren Crystal (Brett Lyle), Jessica (Eric Beaudry), and Michael. He was predeceased by parents Major-General FHN Davidson...