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Kenneth Mowat
Jan 19, 2014
Mowat, Kenneth Roy
Film Maker and Photographer
On Sunday, January 19, 2014 following a stroke, in his 77th year. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Alma (nee Wilson). Brother of Ron (Irene). Predeceased by brothers Bob (late Phyllis) and Bill (Robyn). Ken had a great love of gospel music and enjoyed every opportunity to sing....
Jean Lee
Jan 19, 2014
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jean at Almonte Country Haven on January 19, 2014 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Stewart for 66 years. Loving mother of Kathie Lusk (Robert) and Gord (Marian). Cherished Grandma of Jeff (Crystal), James (Julie), Greg (Miranda), Erika and Lauren. Special thanks...
Armelle Dawson
Jan 19, 2014
Peacefully at Extendicare Starwood on Sunday, January 19, 2014 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Dawson and missed by his son Eric (Lucien). Devoted mother of Janice Dawson (Bernice) of Calgary and Peter Dawson (Giovanni) of Vancouver. Sister of Gerard (Nicole) Latreille and Paulette (Jacques) Maisoneuve. She will be sadly missed by many nieces,...

Gillian Litchinsky
Jan 19, 2014
In hospital Sunday January 19th , Gillian Litchinsky, aged 68. Much loved wife of Dan, and mother of Colleen, Terry & Jeffery. Dear grandmother of Caleb. Survived also by her brother Peter & brother-in-law Jirayr. Born in Hooke, Hampshire England, she came to Canada in 1973, following the love of her life. During 35 years of Kidney Dialysis and...
Gillian Litchinsky
Jan 19, 2014
Gillian Rose Litchinsky
In hospital Sunday January 19th , Gillian Litchinsky, aged 68. Much loved wife of Dan, and mother of Colleen, Terry & Jeffery. Dear grandmother of Caleb. Survived also by her brother Peter & brother-in-law Jirayr. Born in Hooke, Hampshire England, she came to Canada in 1973, following the love of her life. During 35...

Phyllis Cathcart
Jan 18, 2014
Peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Garden Terrace in her 97th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband William (1995). Dear mother of William of Ottawa, James (Gail) of Almonte, Janet (George Allen) of Sioux Lookout and Jean (Maynard Hamilton) of Stittsville and predeceased by Judy, Cindi and Thomas. Lovingly remembered by seven grandchildren, Connie, Robert, Donna, Kevin, Sandra,...
Phyllis Hewitt
Jan 18, 2014
Peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Garden Terrace in her 97th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband William (1995). Dear mother of William of Ottawa, James (Gail) of Almonte, Janet (George Allen) of Sioux Lookout and Jean (Maynard Hamilton) of Stittsville and predeceased by Judy, Cindi and Thomas. Lovingly remembered by seven grandchildren, Connie, Robert, Donna, Kevin, Sandra,...
Jean Boyd
Jan 14, 2014
Jean Harriet Boyd
June 4, 1926 to January 14, 2014
Without discomfort in her 87th year. Graduate of Queen's University, a missionary, teacher and Deaconess of the Anglican Church, her many students, parishioners and family were enriched by a kind soul with purpose and determination. Teaching native Canadians in Northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan was followed...
Jean Dicks
Jan 14, 2014
Dicks - Jean Allison
In the Arnprior Hospital, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the age of 91 years. Jean Dicks (nee Johnson) beloved wife of the late Walter M. Dicks. Loving mother of Dennis (Yoshiko), Allison Vennor (the late Spence), Jon (Susan), and the late Janet Dicks (Dom). Dear grandmother of 10...
Ruby Stevenson
Jan 13, 2014
Ruby Elinor Caron
(nee Stevenson)
January 5, 1921 to January 13, 2014
Peacefully, surrounded by family, in her 94th year. Beloved wife for 65 years of Maurice Caron. Dear mother of Steven (Debra) and Joanne (Ron Gunning). Cherished grandma of Talia (Darren Farber) and very proud great-grandma of Daniel, Adam and Jamie. Dear...
Ruby Miller
Jan 13, 2014
Ruby Miller
Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Monday, January 13th, 2014 at the age of 82. Survived by her husband Jarius Miller, sisters Iris and Miriam and brothers Ephriam and Benjamin. Special friend to Elaine Chevannes and Hyacinth Plante. Ruby will be missed by many nieces, nephews and special friends. The family would to thank...
Erkki Korhonen
Jan 12, 2014
Korhonen, Erkki
Capt. Ret'd. Canadian Armed Forces
Passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Sunday, January 12, 2014 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Fern Heather and the late Beverley Welton. Loving father of Eric (Patricia), Alan (Eve) and Kerry (Ken) Williams and step-father of Laura, Steve, Tracy, Chris and Kim. Proud grandfather of...
William Taggart
Jan 12, 2014
Taggart, William Geo.
May 21, 1936 - January 12, 2014
Passed away at Bayfield Manor Kemptville, in his 78th year. Loving husband of Sheila (Snider). Father of Bill, Jamie, Sandra and David. Predeceased by his parents George and Ella, sister Patricia Gram and brother Kenneth. Survived by his sister Sandra Bellenie of Kingston. Will be...

Ida Harradine
Jan 11, 2014
Ida Florence Sharpe
(nee Harradine)
Peacefully on Saturday, January 11th, 2014 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of Steven. Ida will be missed by many family and friends. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt), on Wednesday, January...
Jack Jarvis
Jan 9, 2014
Jarvis, Jack
Peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre on Thursday, January 9th, 2014 in his 94th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Hazel. Loving father of Mary Jane Johnson (Larry) and Marilyn Caron (Ted Paluck). Dear grandfather of Mike, Rob, Shawn, Brian, Kim and great-grandfather of Peyton and Kai. Funeral arrangements private. Condolences, donations or...
Buddy Dolman
Jan 7, 2014
Dolman, "Buddy" Bruce William
Suddenly on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in his 53rd year. Cherished and loving father of Lindsay. Survived by his former wife Laurie Brazeau. Dear brother of David (Sandra), Derek, Ross, and Jayna Proctor (Bruce). Predeceased by his parents Ken and Lila (Boucher) Dolman. Fondly remembered by Lois and Doug Ackland. Dear...
Gurney St-Pierre
Jan 7, 2014
Passed away January 7, 2014 at the age of 87. Son of the late Wilfrid St-Pierre and the late Queenie Robertson. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Summers. Loving father of Brian, Susan (Paul Baglien), Michael (Suzanne Bigras) and proud grandfather of Alannah, Catherine, Jonathan, Sarah, Rachel, Elizabeth, Rifka and Kyle and great-grandfather of Ariel. He used to live...
Ben Siemens
Jan 7, 2014
September 30, 1936 - January 7, 2014
Peacefully surrounded by his family in Almonte, Ontario. Loving father to four daughters; Bev (Dave), Gwen (Bruce), Della (Tom) and Kathleen (Michael). Grandpa Ben to Scott, Melissa, Hannah, Kevin, Rachel, Spencer and Wesley. Survived by his mother Mary and by his sister Dora. The family wish to extend their gratitude...
Irene Gill
Jan 7, 2014
Shepherd, Margaret Irene
nee Gill
Irene quietly slipped away on January 7, 2014, leaving behind a lifetime of wonderful memories. She was the beloved wife of the late Sydney Shepherd and was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Annie (Silverson) Gill, and her eight brothers. Dear mother of Sandra Crossfield (Brent) and Carol Shepherd-So (Kin),...
William Hoffman
Jan 6, 2014
HOFFMAN - William Kenneth (Bill)
Unexpectedly, but peacefully with family by his side on January 6, 2014 in Ottawa, in his 90th year. Bill was born July 15, 1923 in Elk Lake, ON. He got his start working in the mining country of Northern Ontario and Quebec, before heading off to World War II at...
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