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Norris Melburn Angus
Jun 15, 2024
Norris Melburn Angus, a beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished papa, passed away June 15, 2024, leaving a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be remembered.
Born August 6, 1935, Norris was a pillar of strength and compassion in the lives of those who knew him. He was the beloved husband of Marlyn (nee Richardson), the devoted father of...
Angela Mary Bailey
Jun 15, 2024
Rev. Angela M. Bailey (B.A., B.Ed., B.Th., M.Div.) died peacefully at Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice, Kanata, on June 15 aged 78. Born and raised in the U.K., Angela emigrated with her devoted husband Keith to Canada in 1967.
Predeceased in her youth by adored brother, Paul (d.1954), she leaves Keith, her loving daughters Cathy (Duncan), Elaine (Joey), and Margie (Mike), her beloved grandchildren...
Florence "Florrie" Elizabeth Richardson
Jun 15, 2024
(RN OCH Class ‘60)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday June 15th in her 85th year. Daughter of the late Elleda Thompson and Horace Dance. Beloved wife of the late John Arnott Richardson. Dear mother of Kathryn (Greg Lawrence) and Lisa (Bob d’Entremont). Predeceased by infant daughter Elizabeth Jayne (1966). Proud and loving grandmother of Hannah, Meaghan, Jack Lawrence, and Lily Richardson....
Léatrice Paulette Bertrand
Jun 12, 2024
C’est avec le cœur lourd que nous annonçons le décès de Léatrice Paulette Bertrand, le 12 juin 2024, à l’âge de 94 ans. Léatrice est née le 18 février 1930 à Fort-Coulonge, Québec, et a vécu une vie pleine d’amour, de compassion et de dévouement envers son mari, feu Jean-Marc Comtois, ses enfants et sa famille.
Léatrice laisse dans le deuil...
Justin Stuart Grant
Jun 10, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Justin on Monday, June 10th, 2024 at the age of 53. Cherished son of Stuart and Jane Grant. Loving father of Isla. Survived by his sisters Heather and Jennifer (Mike) and brother Peter (Erin). Predeceased by his son Vimy and sister Joanna. Justin was the dear uncle to Mason, Elizabeth,...
Yvon Chartrand
Jun 9, 2024
Our hearts are forever broken , with the sudden passing of Yvon Chartrand on Sunday June 9, 2024, at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, at the age of 70. Beloved son of the late Omer and Noella (nee Belisle) Chartrand. Brother of Roger (Denis), the late Robert and Richard, as well a special uncle to Lindsey and great-uncle to Lexus and Leah. In...
John Leavens Dornan
Jun 7, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of John Dornan on June 7th, 2024, the Feast Day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. John is survived by his adoring wife and soul mate, Judith who he cherished for 60 years. He was the devoted father of Lissa Dornan (Giulio)...
Ron MacIntosh
Jun 7, 2024
A true warrior: he fought his battle with cancer to the very end. A loving son to the late Beatrice and Kendrick MacIntosh, Ron was born in South Harbour, Cape Breton Island, and is a proud east coaster through and through. A loving husband and best friend to Carol MacIntosh (Dolan), they spent 53 beautiful years together in marriage. The...
Kathleen Foster
Jun 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Kathleen Foster (Dryden) on June 6, 2024. At home, surrounded by family, our mother succumbed to her lengthy battle of a rare autoimmune disorder (Scleroderma). Loving wife for 30 years to Barry Foster (predeceased). Predeceased by her parents, Eleanor Dryden (Evans) and Robert Dryden. Survived by her sister Karen...
Stephen Dzioba
Jun 5, 2024
The Life and Times of Dr. Stephen Dzioba: Scientist, Tinkerer, and Dad Joke Connoisseur
Born in Hamilton, ON, in 1951 to the newly immigrated Anne Vertatschitsch of Yugoslavia and Paul Dzioba of Ukraine, young Steve showed an insatiable curiosity from an early age. While his parents worked hard to master English and build a new life for Steve and his three...
Dawn Pauline Sills
Jun 5, 2024
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dawn Sills on June 5, 2024, at the age of 69. She was a devoted mother to her 2 sons, Wayne (Tracey) and Darrell (Melinda), and a beloved Grandma to Dodge, Elizabeth, Austin, Dani, and Caitlyn.
Dawn loved life and laughter and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
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Cornelis (Casey) Nicolaas Ringelberg
Jun 4, 2024
Born in Zierikzee, Zealand, Netherlands and immigrated to Canada as a small child with his family. Died in hospital of complications of Parkinson's Disease and Covid. Beloved husband of fifty-one years to Colleen (Dr. C. Wright) who was also his professional partner. Loving father of Jeffrey (Paige) and Andrew. Opa to his favourite people in the world, grandsons Silas and...
Joseph Clark
Jun 2, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) Clark on June 2, 2024, at the age of 87 years.
Loving husband of Ruth Clark (nee Collins) for 62 years. Loving father of sons David (Susanne) and Matthew. Predeceased by daughter Jennifer. Loving grandfather of Geoffrey and Claire. He will be remembered by extended family and many friends.
Joe...
Jean Martin "Marty" Boileau
Jun 2, 2024
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Marty Boileau, who died suddenly, surrounded by family at the Queensway Carleton Hospital.
Marty is survived by his son Dylan Boileau, sister Lianne Boileau, brother Tim Boileau (Tracy), nephews Ryan Boileau and Nicholas Boileau (Sarah) and longtime friend and schoolmate Jim Whetherby. Marty is pre-deceased by his mother, Marianne Elizabeth Anderson...
Scott George Follis
Jun 1, 2024
Scott George Follis, a beloved member of the Ottawa community, passed away on June 1, 2024. For many days before his passing he was visited by many family and friends. He passed during the night at the Civic Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 75 years old. Scott was known for his exceptional skills as "Mr. Fixall." He...
William "Bill" Arthur Ringer
May 31, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bill Ringer on Friday, May 31, 2024, peacefully at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital in his 95th year.
He is predeceased by his wife Gloria (nee Dickens), and survived by his loving daughters Lori and Jayne Ringer, Son-in-Law Ed Robertson and granddaughter Caitlin Robertson.Bill was an avid athlete who devoted his early years to...
Douglas Ellis
May 31, 2024
Born in 1923 at Shawville, Quebec, Douglas Ellis was educated at Montreal Public Schools and at the High School of Montreal. He held degrees in Classics from McGill University, the University of Toronto and Yale and had fellowships at Cornell and Michigan University at both of which he studied Linguistics. He studied Theology at Trinity College, Toronto and Cambridge University....
Kristal Robin Karam
May 31, 2024
Passed away suddenly at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the age of 46. Loving fiancé of Kevin White. Dear mother of Shane. Daughter of Theresa Myers and Rick Myers (Nancy). Granddaughter of the late Francis & Zeta Dowdall & the late Ron & Betty Myers. Best friend of Marianne and Lesley. Kristal will be dearly...
Barbara Violet Saunders (neé Davies)
May 30, 2024
Barbara was born in the middle of the Great Depression, growing up in a large three-story house with her two brothers along with a wonderful extended family. Nothing was wasted. Candles and soap were made from rendered fat from the Sunday roast in the basement. Clothes were hand-made. Because of the riches in family life in hard times, Barbara learned the domestic arts...
Thelma May Hayward
May 30, 2024
HAYWARD, Thelma May (née Bovington)
Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on May 30, 2024 in her 100th year. Predeceased by her loving husband George. Beloved mother of Jennifer (Rick Shepherd). Loving grandmother to Crystal (Carl Scissons), April (Peter De Sousa), and Elizabeth (Alexander Merkis). Also survived by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Helen and her brothers Frank, George,...
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