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Linda Richard
Jun 16, 2013
It is with sadness that the Richard family announces the passing of Linda Louise Engler Richard. Linda died peacefully in her sleep on the 16th of June 2013.
Linda is survived by her spouse, Pierre, and her son, Marc. Linda also leaves behind her mother, Irma Engler, of Depew, NY and her sisters, Donna Laplante of Angola,...
Lois Montero
Jun 15, 2013
On Saturday, June 15, 2013 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Nick. Survived by her children Kathy and Stephen (Patricia), as well as 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Thomas William Montgomery and Flossie May Booth and by her brother Clarence. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at the Queensway Carleton Hospital for their...
Margaret Smith
Jun 15, 2013
Peacefully in hospital with family by her side on Saturday, June 15, 2013 in her 96th year. Emily Margaret Bassett, beloved wife of the late Emery Smith. Loving mother of Allan (Donna), Bert (Margaret) and Lorne (Susan). Cherished grandma of Sheri Seabrook (Morley Armstrong), Mark (Catharene) Smith, Mary Anne (Paul Barber), Laurie Lee Smith, Cindy (Thomas Feese), Sarah (Ian...
Ian Ritchie
Jun 14, 2013
Passed away at Forest Hill Long-term Care Facility, Kanata on Friday, June 14, 2013 age 86 years. Beloved husband for 61 years of Margaret. Loving father of Leslie Van Adel (Jim), Duncan (Cindy) and John. Grandfather of Michael (Lindsey), Julia (Ryan), Dylan and Alanna. Great grandfather of Benjamin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother James...
Donald Skanes
Jun 14, 2013
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Donald Skanes on Friday, June 14, 2013, after courageously and graciously battling several illnesses. Don is survived by his loving wife Lydia (Giroux); sisters Marie (Ralph) Green, May (Rex) Smith,Gwen (Bob) Solodzuk, and Louise Slawinski; brother-in-law David Giroux and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Charles and...
Reginald Abraham
Jun 14, 2013
Born on June 2nd 1957, the first child of Helen Copeland and the late Arnold Abraham, he became the big brother of Paul (Sharon Newton), Dan (Aleta Rodeman), John (Roseanne McDonnell) and Karl (Colette Isernhagen). The beloved uncle of Miranda, Jordan, Alanna, Ashley, Nathan, Ryan, Gabrielle, Keith and Lucas. Reg bore his illnesses with a grace that was both...
Roy Isaacs
Jun 7, 2013
On June 7th, Roy lost the battle with Melanoma cancer. He was on the doorstep of turning 76. The most recent precious gifts in his life were his three grandchildren, Justin, Adam and Alison all in their fourth year. Whenever they were around he just glowed. The family left behind son Chris (predeceased) and wife Jocelyne (nee Gladu), Julie...
Sheila Fanzega
Jun 5, 2013
Over the Beyond
Somewhere, over the beyond, there is a distant sky
A new life is coming, And we know the reason why.
Something enchanting, something sure, Is coming o'er the waves.
Stronger then the sands of time, Echoing throughout the caves.
You will surely see it. Its winding...
Janet Johnson
Jun 4, 2013
With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Janet Isabelle "Janee" Johnson (nee Daly) on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 at the Queensway Carleton hospital at the age of 70. Beloved wife of 45 years to Dr. Dale Bernard Johnson, loving and devoted mother of Kimberly Peterson and Stephanie Rackus (Phil). Cherished and loved Nana to Allegra, Justin, Honor,...
Gus Sanderson
Jun 3, 2013
Sanderson, C.A. (Gus)
Member of The Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame
Owner of Sanderson Engineering Specialties (47 years)
With great sadness we announce the passing of C. A. (Gus) Sanderson on June 3, 2013. Beloved husband of 63 years to Elizabeth (Betty) Benedict, dear father of Janet (Ray) and Jeff (MaryEllen). Loving grandfather...
Viola Hill
Jun 1, 2013
Peacefully at Carleton Lodge on Saturday, June 1, 2013 in her 96th year, Beloved wife of the late Robert Eldon Hill. Dear mother of Bert (Charlotte), Judy (Ron Greer) and the late Edwin. Mother-in-law of Barbara. Loving grandmother of Kimberley (Mark Potvin), Shawn (Sonya), Dale (Christine), Karen (David Schaub), and Lyle (Mallory Ralph). Great grandmother of Meagan, Kayla, Cameron,...

Lyse Pharand
Jan 30, 2013
Pharand-McDowell - Lyse
Suddenly at her residence on Thursday, January 30, 2014, age 49 years. Wife of Greg McDowell. Cherished daughter of Lucien and Fernande Gonella and the late Gerald Pharand. Dear sister of Lynn Laprade and Louise Gauthier (Marc). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Garden...
Wilson Mccolm
Jan 9, 2013
Dr. Ian C. & Mrs. Katherine A. Wilson
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ian C. Wilson on November 29, 2013 at age 90, and the death of Katherine A. Wilson (nee McColm) on January 9, 2013 at age 78. Both were surrounded by loving family at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. They...
Mitchell Albert
Sep 24, 2011
Albert – Mitchell:
Suddenly as the result of an accident on Saturday, September 24, 2011, age 25 years. Loving son of Mike and Karen Albert. Cherished brother of Patrick. Dear grandson of Lyall and Norma Steele and the late Kevin and Georgie Albert. He will be fondly remembered by his God Father Jeff Steele, many aunts, uncles,...
Natasha Kurdyla
Oct 13, 1969
Beloved wife and best friend of Mike. Cherished daughter of Nicolas and Louise. Loving sister of Patricia. Aunt to Matthew, Rachel, Jameson, Ryland, Nick, and Carson. Natasha was born on October 13th 1969, in the Lakeshore General hospital in Pointe Claire. Natasha moved to Ottawa in her early 20's and pursued her education in finance and business management when...
Deborah Ferrier
Nov 28, 1947
Mary Deborah Bennett (nee Ferrier) b. November 28, 1947 Hudson, QC d. June 27, 2018 Ottawa, ON
The world lost a great woman on Wednesday morning when our beloved Deborah passed peacefully at home in Ottawa after a brief but difficult battle with lung cancer.
Deborah was an intrepid young woman who left...
Donald Carmichael
Jan 22, 1938
CARMICHAEL, Donald "Don" Joseph
passed away at Elizabeth Bruyere Hospital on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario at the age of 80. He was born January 22, 1938 to Joseph and Antoinette (nee Godin) Carmichael in Pembroke, Ontario.
He is survived by his wife Dorille (nee Bertrand); his...
Judy Stansby
Jul 11, 1935
Judy Stansby (Page), peacefully on November 13, 2023 after a long illness. Cherished wife of Tony and loving mother of Lynn and Neal and mother-in-law of spouses Ian Foster and Wendy Burgess. Pre-deceased by her beloved brother Frank (Tony) Page and sister-in-law Margaret Page. Born in Southport, England, and moved to Canada in 1962. Will always be remembered for her lifelong...
Donald Abernethy
Feb 8, 1933
Donald Lyle Abernethy February 8, 1933-Janaury 28, 2016
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Don. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Watson) for 57 years. Greatly loved father of daughters Christine of Newport Beach, California and Leslie Beckoff (Robert) of El Paso, Texas. Beloved grandfather of granddaughter Jordan Beckoff of El Paso Texas. Son...
Dr. John "Jack" Kilgour
Nov 5, 1926
Dr. John "Jack" Kilgour Peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the Ottawa Civic Campus in his 93rd year. Much loved dad of Ruth (Richard), Mary (Jim) and Gordon. Grandpa to Blair and Jordan. Dad was most happy spending time at the cottage fishing or in Florida. Dad loved listening to music and travelling. Dad also loved cats...
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