Obituaries

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David Edgecomb

David Edgecomb

Oct 25, 2023

With great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of David in his fiftieth year. Beloved son, father, brother and uncle. David is survived by his parents Ralph and Darlene (Hyde), son Ethan (of whom he was immensely proud), sister Christie and nephews Richard and Alex Hillsdon.

As per David's wishes, funeral arrangements and service will be private for family...

Helen Wilson

Helen Wilson

Oct 24, 2023

Wilson, Helen (Dashney)1938 - 2023Peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday October 24, 2023 at the age of 85.  Loving wife of the late Merrill (2017), cherished mother of Keith (Lorna) and Norma (Brent Crawford). Much loved grandma of Kolby, Jesse, Sam and Maggie. She also leaves behind her brothers Edwin ( late Mary) and Arnold ( late Leona) Dashney, as...

Iva Jean James

Iva Jean James

Oct 21, 2023

 

May 15, 1931 - October 21, 2023

JAMES (Robinson) Iva Jean.

"Absent from the body present with the Lord."

Peacefully, on Saturday, October 21, 2023, she stepped into heaven. 

Predeceased by her precious husband and best friend, Homer James. Dear mother of David (Debbie) and Ruthanne (John Robinson). Loving Grandma of Jennifer (Adesina Johnson), Christina (Greg Heath),...

Charles Stanley Kaine

Charles Stanley Kaine

Oct 21, 2023

Charlie was born on November 12, 1951 in Shawinigan, Quebec and he died peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023 due to complications of pneumonia, and Parkinson's disease. Predeceased by his father Dr. Gerald Kaine, his mother Jean Kaine, and his brothers Tony (Yvonne) and John. Father of Matthew (Natalia), grandfather of Susan. Cherished brother of Brenda Kaine (Stephen Pyle). Lovingly remembered...

Mary Catherine Orser

Mary Catherine Orser

Oct 20, 2023

Mary Catherine Orser (nee McNally) passed away peacefully due to complications from dementia on October 20, 2023, with family by her side.

Loving wife of Dale Fredrick Orser for 57 years, mother of Hannah and Patrick Orser. Pre-deceased by her father John E McNally and mother Teresa McNally and brother John E McNally. Cherished sister of Eleanor Andress and...

Dorothy Condie

Dorothy Condie

Oct 20, 2023

 

Condie, Dorothy (née Clingin) 

Peacefully at Manotick Place Retirement Residence on Friday, October 20, 2023, age 101 years.  Beloved wife of the late Scott Condie.  Adored Mother of Deborah and her husband Ron Toy.  Much loved Gran of Tim and Kim Schrader and Jay Toy and Genevieve Bouchard.  Dear Great Gran of Hannah Jones and Callum Schrader.  Cherished by...

Peter Igbonekwu Okeh

Peter Igbonekwu Okeh

Oct 18, 2023

With gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the transition to glory of Professor Peter Igbonekwu Okeh. On Wednesday 18th October 2023, at age 86, he passed away in Ottawa, Canada, surrounded by family.

Known to many as “Papa”, he is lovingly remembered by his three children, their spouses, seven grandchildren, sister, nephews, nieces, extended family, and...

Alexei van Baaren

Alexei van Baaren

Oct 18, 2023

Alex passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 18.Loving husband of 63 years to Vera, devoted father to Luc (Janice) and Maud, doting Opa to Madelin, Olivia and Elena.

Alex was born in Enschede, the Netherlands and emigrated with Vera and their family to Canada in 1972, staying briefly in Calgary, but settling in the Ottawa area.

Alex worked as a senior...

Noel Adrian Bourne

Noel Adrian Bourne

Oct 18, 2023

Bourne, Noel peacefully passed away at Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the age of 83 “almost 84 you know”, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Noel is predeceased by his parents Henry and Monica Bourne (nee Brown), his infant daughter Pamela, brothers Bernard, Peter and Donald and sisters Monica Stafford and Doreen Cormier.

 

He is...

Matthew Roger Shabatowski

Matthew Roger Shabatowski

Oct 17, 2023

 

It is with profound sadness to announce that Matthew Roger passed away tragically in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday October 17th, 2023, at the young age of 31. Matthew was born in Ottawa on June 5, 1992.

Cherished son of Brenda M. Shabatowski (nee Geikie) and of the late Joseph Roger Shabatowski.  Loving brother of James M. Shabatowski (wife...

Paul David Mullins

Paul David Mullins

Oct 17, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Paul Mullins on October 17, 2023 at the age of 54.  Loving husband of 29 years to Carey Ann Mullins (Power). He was the most loving and devoted father to Riley and Anna and the best dog dad to Ally. Beloved son of Lowell...

John Leo LeBrun

John Leo LeBrun

Oct 17, 2023

Passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023, with his beloved partner by his side at the age of 92. Born in Ottawa on June 23, 1931. Loving partner of Janet McEwen for 43 years. Survived by his brother Conrad (Diana). Predeceased by his sister Late Claire Kirby (Philip). Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. John loved nature and...

Bruce William Edward Wiggins

Bruce William Edward Wiggins

Oct 17, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Bruce Wiggins on October 17, 2023 at the age of 90 years. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Ontario, Bruce is predeceased by his sisters, Del Rosa and Marilyn, as well as his long-time partner, Janet Dettman. His absence will be profoundly felt by his daughters, Barbara Steele (Fernando Velocci), Diane Farrell...

Ruth Bell

Ruth Bell

Oct 17, 2023

 

Bell – Ruth (Doris)

1933 - 2023

 

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, surrounded by her four children. Loving wife of the late Bob Bell (2017), cherished mother of Kathy (Chris), Greg (Beverley), Marsha (Randy) and Jan (Paul). Much loved grandmother of Kyle (Whitney), Kimberley (Reece), Kelly, Jenna, Kristina (Lee), Emily (Trever), Mathew (Meagan), Samantha, Dan,...

Michael "Mike" O'Shaughnessy

Michael "Mike" O'Shaughnessy

Oct 15, 2023

Michael (Mike/Mickey) O’Shaughnessy -  

 

Peacefully on October 15, 2023, at 84 years of age.  Predeceased by his 11 siblings and his daughter Tracy.  He is survived by son Jeff, daughter Erin (Peter), his five grandchildren; Matthew, Megan, Adam, Julian & Eden and many nieces and nephews. 

 

Mike worked for Supply & Services Canada for 35 years and spent many...

Errol Nugent

Errol Nugent

Oct 15, 2023

Peacefully with family by his side on October 15, 2023, in his 99th year.  Predeceased by his beloved wife,  Lorna (McArthur).   Loyal father to Patricia Conroy (Colin) and David Nugent (Susan).  Grandfather to Liam Conroy, Mark, and Katharine Nugent.  He will be fondly remembered by  surviving siblings Dorothy Monette (late Donald) of Calgary Alberta and Roy (Edith) Nugent of Luskville...

Patrick Joseph McDonald

Patrick Joseph McDonald

Oct 14, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Patrick Joseph McDonald on October 14, at the age of 57. Loving husband of Sue and beloved father of Hugh and Catherine. Devoted son of Joan McDonald nee Gourley and Hugh McDonald former councillor of Nepean. He will be fondly remembered by extended family including cousins Mark and Paul McDonald and many...

Phyllis May Hughes

Phyllis May Hughes

Oct 14, 2023

 

HUGHES, Phyllis (née Weatherall) (1930 - 2023) 

Passed away peacefully at Starwood Residence on Saturday October 14th, 2023. Predeceased by her beloved husband Allen. Loving Mother to Paul (Emily) and Donna Byrne. Cherished Grandmother to Jason (Stephanie), Cheryl, Darci (Pat), Shelby (Kyle). Great Grandmother to Skylar, Willow, Emmett and Cedric. Our heartfelt Thank You to Starwood staff for their care...

Charlotte Joan Hill

Charlotte Joan Hill

Oct 14, 2023

Peacefully at Carleton Lodge on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Bert Hill of Richmond. Dear mother of Kimberley Hill-Potvin (Mark) and loving grandmother of Joshua. She will also be greatly missed by her longtime friend Carol Bowden. A private family service will be held. Interment St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Richmond. Those wishing may make...

Sara Allen

Sara Allen

Oct 13, 2023

Passed away unexpectedly in hospital at the tender age of 46 on Friday, October 13th, 2023.  Cherished daughter of Lary and Cathy Allen (nee Kearns).  Loving sister of Larissa Allen (Dan Chilvers) and Kate Allen (Dave Irwin). Proud aunt of Miles Robert Irwin.  Beloved partner of Stephen Peltomaki. Sara will be missed by her extended family in Windsor, Ontario.

Sara...