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Doreen Buffam
Sep 20, 2013
On Friday, September 20th, Doreen went peacefully to be with her Lord and Saviour. Predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Lyn. Loving mother to Patricia (Robert), Neil, Nancy (Brian), Lisa (Robin) and Todd (Janis). Predeceased by son Dale. Survived by daughter in law, Mary. Proud Grandma, Nanny and Nan to 11 grandchildren and Super Nan to...
Bernadette Foley
Sep 20, 2013
Bernie passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20th, 2013 in her 97th year and was comforted by her family through her last days. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Foley. Loving mother of Carroll, Donald, Rita Ovington (the late Leo), Phyllis Cross (Keith Anderson), Mark (Janet) and Marie Dolan (George). Survived by her sisters Margaret O'Keefe and Irene McCloskey,...
Christopher Potvin
Sep 19, 2013
Suddenly on Thursday, September 19, 2013, age 24 years. Loving son of Paul and Judy (Moore) Potvin. Dear brother of Dayton. Cherished grandson of Everett and Ruth Moore. Chris will be lovingly remembered by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars...
Marguerite Johnston
Sep 19, 2013
Passed away at home, on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John Elmer Johnston. Loving mother to Terry Johnston and Linda Porteous (Neil). Proud grandmother of Mark Porteous (Miranda) and Jennifer Priebe (Jason) and great-grandmother of Jesse, Jaime, Justin, Madyson and Macie. Predeceased by a daughter Catherine Diane Johnston, a brother Charles McCoy and by sisters...
Karen Krzyzewski
Sep 18, 2013
Tragically, as the result of an accident, on Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 at the age of 53. Much loved and proud mother of Natasha and Miles. Beloved daughter of John and Margaret Hussar. Cherished sister of Laura Brown (Chris), Paul Hussar (Karyn Hadwen), and Ann Marie Hussar-Lucas (Ken). Also survived by her former husband Frank Krzyzewski. Doting Auntie Karen of...
Helen Miles
Sep 18, 2013
In hospital, on Wednesday September 18, 2013 at the age 88. Beloved wife of John J. F. Miles “Jack”. Loving mother of James (Marilyn), Dwight (Cookie) and Janyth Craig (John “Ian”). Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Survived by 6 brothers. Special thanks to the staff of B2 at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus and Riverpark Place...

Anthony Sowa
Sep 16, 2013
Suddenly on Monday, September 16, 2013 at age 49. Beloved son of Ella (nee Curran) and Stan Sowa. Survived by brothers David (Lynn), Roy (Wendy) and by a sister Karen (Paul) Renaud. Uncle to James, Michael and Mark. Friends may visit at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road at Roosevelt Avenue, Ottawa on Friday, September...
Ruth Hutchinson
Sep 16, 2013
Peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre on Monday, September 16, 2013. Ruth Hutchinson (nee Allen) beloved wife of the late Harry Hutchinson. Dear mother of Gregg (Linda), Tim (Andrew) and step grandmother of Ben. Predeceased by her sister Sadie (Ardley) and brother William G (Bill) Allen. Survived by her life long friend Marion (Dudley) Anderson, sister in...
Henry Davidson
Sep 16, 2013
Peacefully at Kemptville District Hospital after a hard fought battle, on Monday, September 16, 2013, age 70 years. Gone to be with his beloved twin sister Henrietta Beattie. He leaves behind his wife Linda of 48 years. Dear father of Rick (Doris Lennox), Ronnie (Lisa Kenny), Jo-Ann (Michel Dupuis), Laurie (late Paul Christoff), Jamie (Sue Owens), Tom (Nat Byrne),...
Peter Johnson
Sep 15, 2013
On Sunday September 15th at the age of 67 went to be with the Lord. Loving and devoted husband of Doreen Johnson (nee Lahey). Loving father of Valerie (Karl) Hoffman and Robert (Jennifer) Johnson. Proud granddad of George and Charles Hoffman and Katherine and Peter Johnson. Dear brother of Kay (Peter) Bergerson and Vicki (Rick) Corrcoran. Predeceased by his...
Mary Macdonell
Sep 14, 2013
Passed away on September 14, 2013. Born in Ottawa on June 5, 1931. Predeceased by parents Kitty and Jack MacDonell and siblings June Ross and Jack and Bud MacDonell. Loving widow of Captain Andy Dupont OFD. Also predeceased by infant daughter Tracy Ann, in 1961 and daughter Colleen, in 2010. Mother of Michael Hannas, Alyson Hannas, Tony Hannas (Susan...
Rita Armitage
Sep 14, 2013
After a mercifully short battle with cancer, Rita passed away Sunday at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. Rita was the beloved wife of John, beloved mother of Kate (spouse Jonathan) and Mark, and beloved ‘Nannie' to Owen. An educational consultant who helped many children achieve their full potential, a graduate teacher at Mount St. Vincent University who helped students understand...
Takashi Gomi
Sep 12, 2013
Peacefully in his sleep on September 12, 2013 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Sunao Tamaru. Loving father of Sunao and Satoshi. Survived by his former spouse Sachie Gomi and their children Kaede (Andy), Mayumi, Asako (Michal) and Sakura. Grandfather of Noah and Scarlet. Survived by brothers Haruhiko and Yukihiko. Friends may visit at the Garden Chapel...
Barbara Hills
Sep 12, 2013
Peacefully at West End Villa on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Barbara Hills beloved daughter of the late Thorald and Minnie Hills. Predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Hugh Blair. Beloved aunt "RNT Bob" of Ian (Ruth), Ross, and the late Keith (Ingrid) Blair. Loving great-aunt to Laurel (Tom), David (Becky), and Alan. Born in Manchester, England, her...
Eleanor Paul
Sep 10, 2013
Peacefully after a courageous battle, at Hospice Care – Embassy West, on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Gerry Robillard. Proud and loving mother to Anita Robertson (Joe), Sonya Rodger, and Leisa Daly (Kevin). Adoring grandmother to Taylor, Clark, Laura, Christine, Wesley, Samantha, Will, Tom, Erin and Ali and great grandmother to Max...
William Mcclure
Sep 10, 2013
After a long life well lived, Bill leaves behind the love of his life and wife of 58 years Kathryn (Skinner); children Karen (Stan Kacmarik), Alison Cumminger (Ervin), Ann Noonan (Steven) and Blair (Nancy); grandchildren Alicia, Laura, Darcy, Alexander, Olivia, Paige, Austin and Katarina; brother Robert (Carol) and nephew David. He was predeceased by many fine gun dogs.
...Guy Lanctôt
Sep 10, 2013
Peacefully in hospital on September 10, 2013 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of 43 years to Hélène (née St. Jean). Devoted father of Guyanne Lanctôt (Sig Hall), Daniel Lanctôt (Cheryl Collins), Angèle Lanctôt (Kevin Navin), Sophie Nieman (Paul) and Julie Daviau (Rich). Loving Pepère of Breanna Lanctôt, Owen Lanctôt, Sig Hall, Caitlyn Lanctôt, Z���éa Hall, Vada Daviau, Leo...
James Jarrett
Sep 9, 2013
On Monday, September 9, 2013 at the age of 57 years. Beloved husband of Janet Dupuis. Loving father of James and Thomas. Dear son of Eleanor and the late James Jarrett. Survived by his sisters Catherine (Alex) Mile, Marguerite (Gary) Cotton, Elizabeth (Peter) Kondruss, and brother Philip (Lucie). Predeceased by his brother Michael (Nicky). He will be missed by...
William Butler
Sep 7, 2013
Bill passed away with family by his side. Loved by his dear friend Shirley Stewart. Much loved stepfather to Maureen Stewart and Poppa to Jerra. Proud and adoring great-grandfather to Juliet and Jessi. Loving brother of Alice, Art, Pat, Beatrice, Jimmy, and the late Grace, Esther, and Eleanor. Fondly loved by his many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to...
Beverley Arnold
Sep 7, 2013
Beverley Arnold (nee Higgins) of Brockville, ON formerly of Ottawa, ON was taken by the angels Saturday September 7th 2013 after her courageous battle with multiple myeloma , her loving daughter Noelle and caring sister Suzanne by her side.
She was predeceased by her adoring husband Kingsley Arnold, and will be missed by her daughter Noelle and...
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