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Johanna Elizabeth Maria Van Kessel
Sep 29, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Johanna (Annie) Elizabeth Maria Van Kessel (née Jacobs), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Surrounded by her loved ones, Annie passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, in Ottawa, Canada, at the age of 82.
Born on September 12, 1943 in Den Bommel, Netherlands, Annie was the cherished...
Kenneth Townsend Hepburn
Sep 28, 2025
Kenneth Townsend Hepburn passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on September 28, 2025, at the age of 90. Ken will be remembered for his warm, easygoing nature and the genuine kindness he extended to everyone he met. He left a lasting impression on countless lives and carried his signature sense of humor right to the end—joking that, after...
Mary Ann Rosalie Kealey
Sep 28, 2025
Mary Ann Rosalie Kealey, age 82, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, September 28, at her residence. Born on November 10, 1942, Rosalie was the first daughter and 8th child of 11 children of the late Vincent and Mildred's Kealey clan of Irving Street. A graduate of the class of 1959 of Immaculata High School, Rosalie embarked on a life of...
Donato Iafrati
Sep 28, 2025
Passed away peacefully after a courageous year-long battle with cancer on Sunday, September 28, 2025, age 74
Don was truly one of a kind. He lived a vibrant life, pursuing an endless array of passions and pursuits. Over the years he embraced sales, hobby farming, racket sports, building, inventing, dancing, poker—and could fix just about anything with his ingenuity and mechanical...
Agripino Dela Cruz
Sep 26, 2025
We are dearly sad to announce Agripino Dela Cruz passing at Saint Vincent Hospital on September 26th, 2025 at 10:18am in Ottawa, Ontario. He passed away at the age of 68.
His beloved Wife Imelda Santos and two daughters Khryslyne and Irilyne will carry on his legacy as he is no longer with us. He was a man filled with laughter,...
Evelyn (Toll) Robertson (née Grubb)
Sep 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Evelyn Robertson on 25 September 2025 at the age of 95 in St. Thomas, ON.
Evelyn was born in Edwards, ON and lived a long and full life marked by love, resilience and devotion to her family. She was the cherished daughter of the late John Edward Grubb...
Ho Keung NG
Sep 24, 2025
Glory Ho Keung NgGlory was born on a hot summer day in 1943 in south China; he passed away in the early fall in Ottawa Canada at the age of 82.
Education and Career: He graduated from the college of Morrison Hill in Hong Kong studying Electronics. After graduation, he worked as a photo development technician. After that, he worked as...
Randoll Cecil Armstrong
Sep 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Randy Cecil Armstrong at his home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in his 59th year.
Randy was the beloved husband of Philomena Visser and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his brothers Rick (Colleen) and Ray, his brother-in-law Gerry (Petra), and sisters-in...
Madeleine McDonald (née Remillard)
Sep 22, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Madeleine McDonald announce her passing, on September 22, 2025 at the age 98.
Madeleine is predeceased by her beloved husband Alfred and her son Peter (Debbie). Madeleine is survived by her children Tess MacLean, Helen Donaldson, Mike (Gillian), Anne-Marie Goodman, Paul (Kimberly) Madeleine was a loving grandmother to 14 children and...
Marion Veronica Ghadiali (née McNab)
Sep 22, 2025
Marion Veronica Ghadiali, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, in Kanata, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 96.
Born on April 5, 1929, in Methil, Scotland, Marion lived a full and vibrant life defined by creativity, compassion, and deep devotion to her family. She was a gifted artist, a passionate gardener, and a loving mother...
Douglas Harold Martin Olson
Sep 22, 2025
The King is Gone.
Doug Olson, a man who lived his life with a guitar in his hands and a song in his heart, is On the Road Again to join his Good Hearted Woman, his late wife, Joyce (nee Simpson).
Doug was a loving father to Erin (Chris), Jason (Jane), and Chantelle. He was a treasured Poppa to Adrienne (Maddie), Alex...
Elisabeth Wetshomba Djomba
Sep 20, 2025
La famille Onokoko a le profond regret de vous faire part du décès de leur mère, tante et grand-mère bien-aimée,Madame Élisabeth Wetshomba Djomba, survenu le 20 septembre 2025 à l’Hôpital Général d’Ottawa (Canada), à l’âge de 65 ans.
Elle laisse dans le deuil :
Ses filles : Carine Onokoko Wamantu, Fifina Tsheka Lutshiya, Kevine Onokoko Olela, Mervedi Mobembe Ezibo, Chacelia Onokoko Djomba....
Diane Stoker
Sep 19, 2025
Diane Stoker (nee MacQueen) passed away peacefully on Friday September 19th, 2025 in Ottawa at the age of 73.
Diane will be greatly missed by her husband of 51 years, Keith Stoker. Loving mother to Aaron (Emily), Adam (Nicole), and April (Steve) who passed away in 2023. Amazing Nana to Ayden, Addison, Max, Nolan, Wesley, and Oliver who passed away in...
Patricia Lucille Chambers
Sep 19, 2025
It is with great sadness to announce that Patricia Lucille Chambers (nee Slegtenhorst), passed away suddenly after a long courageous battle with cancer on Friday, September 19th, 2025. She lived life to the fullest, her hospitality knew no bounds, cared for everyone around her and made sure the banana bread was always made.
Patricia was a loving partner to Sunil Menon;...
William Delroy
Sep 18, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce that William Delroy passed away on September 18, 2025, at the age of 87. Bill is survived by his wife Astrid Diane, daughter Johanna (Derek), son Stephen (Maggie), granddaughter Monica, grandson Alex, sister Lesley (Tony), nieces Jenny and Nichola, and nephews Russell and Jeff.
Born on March 2, 1938 in Rogerstone, Wales, Bill was a...
George Emerson Conlin
Sep 17, 2025
Conlin, George Emerson
It was with loving hearts George Conlin passed peacefully at home, on Wednesday September 17, 2025 at the age of 81.
Predeceased by his parents, Bill and Margaret (née Fee) Conlin. Devoted father to William (Bill) and loving companion to Eileen (Stackpole). Brother of Kenneth (Carmel) Conlin and favourite uncle to Jennifer (Aaron Kallio) and Robert.
George was born on...
Tony Baldock
Sep 17, 2025
It is with shattered hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Anthony (Tony) Baldock on Wednesday September 17th, 2025, in Ottawa at the age of 76.
Tony will be forever missed by his loving wife of 33 years, Barb Baldock. Father to cherished daughter Sarah, living in England. Son-in-law to Ray and Mary Hill of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, fun loving...
Ronald (Ron) Stewart Davies
Sep 17, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce Ron’s sudden passing just days before his 96th birthday. Ron worked as an Actuary in the insurance industry, eventually developing his own consulting business. After many years he sold that business to a larger firm where he remained as a senior executive until his retirement. He is predeceased by his sister Bernice, brother Ken and...
Louise Chenevert
Sep 17, 2025
Louise Lilliane Chenevert Smyth
(September 9, 1964 – September 17, 2025)
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Louise Lilliane Chenevert, age 61 on September 17, 2025, at La Pietà in Gatineau. Born in Ottawa, she was the wife of Wayne Smyth and the daughter of the late Blanche Gervais and the late Joseph Chenevert.
Over the years Louise...
Glenda Joan Foster
Sep 14, 2025
Glenda Joan Foster (née Rothwell) passed away peacefully at the Viva Retirement Home on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Born and raised in Ottawa, Joan spent a short time living in Kingsville before returning home to Ottawa. She built a meaningful career that began at Met Life, continued at Point Pelee National Park, and concluded with her retirement from Transport Canada.
As a...
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