Recent Obituaries

May 8, 2023

Kirk – D. Bruce

Retired. OC Transpo Driver

Peacefully in hospital surrounded by family on Monday, May 8, 2023 in his 74th year.  Beloved husband of the late Donna (Ringe).  Dear father of Angie and Dave.  Brother of Gord (Carolyn), Howard (Heather) and Kathy Pacey (Jeff).  Predeceased...

May 7, 2023

Anthony (Tony) Richard Oland passed away in Ottawa on May 7th, 2023 at the age of 91. Born in 1932 in Saint John, NB, Tony was the youngest son of the late George Bauld Oland and Violet Ellen (Summerskill) Oland. Tony was most at home enjoying the free spontaneity of jazz music right up to his last days. He...

May 7, 2023

Roach – Edison Laurence

Peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Roach. Loving father of Cecilia Diggiss. Dear grandfather of Cassandra and Tobias (Ashley) Diggiss. Proud great-grandfather of Nephi, Lamoni, Neema, Liahona, Dante, Dalia, Gideon, Gabriel, and Helaman. Visitation will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean, on Wednesday, May...

May 5, 2023

Robert Black ,76, of Ottawa ON peacefully passed in his sleep Friday May 5th from his ongoing battle with ALS. He was a loving father of his son Matthew and Daughter-in-law Shannon (nee Howe).

Robert was known to many as a great friend and an avid learner. He is most known for his work in Holistic health...

May 2, 2023

Elizabeth died at 90 on the morning of May 2. She leaves behind her two daughters, Claire and Jane, and their husbands, Chip and Steve, respectively; three grandchildren; and one great grandson. And last but not least her Bechstein piano, which has found a new home.

Born in the UK, classical music was her lifelong passion. She...

May 2, 2023

Mahoney - Kenneth

In hospital at Brockville on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in his 77th year.  Beloved husband of the late Gail (Pelletier).  Dear father of Wayne and Christopher (April).  Brother of Sheila Hurley (Ron).  A graveside service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Diamond View Rd. Those wishing may make memorial donations...

May 2, 2023

Dunbar, Helen Marion (nee Ralph)

June 30, 1931 – May 2, 2023

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in her 92nd year, following a battle with cancer.  Loving wife of George Horace Dunbar (deceased in Feb. 2008).  Loving mother of Anne (Alan) Johnstone, Garry (Elizabeth Young) Dunbar and John (Kim) Dunbar.  Grandmother of...

May 1, 2023

Howard (Howie) Gale Morenz

Howard (Howie) Gale Morenz born June 6, 1960, sadly and unexpectedly passed away on May 1, 2023. Howie was born in Montreal to parents Howard (Howie) Raymond Morenz and Beryl Irene Morenz (nee Haigh)

Howie attended Concordia University before moving to Toronto, working in the financial district. ...

May 1, 2023

CYR, Melinda Diane - Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home in Ottawa. Born September 28, 1977, in Ottawa to Guy (predeceased) and Lillian (MacLeod) Cyr of Cocagne, NB. Beloved wife of Shaun Kilty. Loving mother of Nathaniel, Edmond and Norah. Dear sister of Natasha and Erik Cyr. Aunt to Mia,...

May 1, 2023

ERMUTH, Christine (née Waugh) 1944-2023

The woman who loved and was loved died on May 1st at the age of 78.

A wonderful wife to Fred (who died in 2017), mom to Roger (Shannon), Michele (Ed) and Pam (Barry) and Gran to her eight grandchildren (Nikki, Caitie, Jamie, Laura, Rory, Theo,...

May 1, 2023

Preston, Linda

In hospital on Monday, May 1, 2023, in her 76th year.  Predeceased by her son David; sister Cheryl McCoy; niece Carrie Moulton and nephew Neil Granigan.  Dear sister of Judy Neimann, Brian Hobbs (Janet Leppard), Dawn Granigan. Loving aunt of Amber, Erin, Ken, Benjamin, Ken, Rob, Shari, Ed and Cory. Linda will also be lovingly...

Apr 30, 2023

Clifford, Joan

Passed away in the early hours of Sunday, April 30, 2023 in her 90th year.  Predeceased by her husband Gordon Clifford and her parents Herbert and Mildred Nixon. Survived by her brother Rev. Roy Nixon, daughter Jill, son David (Carolyn), grandson’s Shawn and Justin and cousins overseas.

Thanks to the staff...

Apr 29, 2023

McEwen, Beulah Jessie

October 14, 1930 – April 29, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce that Beulah passed away at her retirement home in Ottawa after a brief illness.  Born and originally schooled in Montreal, Quebec, “Boo” was a dedicated military wife, a long standing member of the United Church of Canada, an...

Apr 28, 2023

Brown, Heather Ida

Suddenly in hospital at Peterborough on Friday, April 28, 2023 at age 83.  Predeceased by her beloved husband Garnet Brown and their only son, Garnet Jr.  Dear mother of Mary Smith (Doug) and Joan Brown (late Trevor Bennett).

Loving grandmother of Johnathon and Sarah; Cliff (Tonja) and Tawnia (Dale). Great...

Apr 27, 2023

Leona Bolivar passed away on April 27th, 2023 only a few months after a grand celebration of her 90th birthday.  She passed with dignity, on her own terms, with her four sons present. Leona was pre-deceased by her husband Bob following 63 years of marriage.  She is survived by her sons Roddy (Michelle, Kelly-Anne and Cory), Dale, Glen (Julie,...

Apr 26, 2023

Buwalda,  James Alan “Jim”

Peacefully in hospital after a brief illness, with family and friends by his side on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in his 59th year.  Loving father of Brynn.  Cherished son of Gerald and Lois Buwalda. Dear brother of John (Linda), and Lori Buwalda (Bruce). Fun loving uncle of James, Michael, Chance, Quinn...

Apr 24, 2023

George Robert Gordon, B.COMM., LL.B. (Retired)

Loving and much loved husband of Joy (Stanley-Smith). Dear father of Dr. Susan Gordon (Cam Keating). Born to Robert and Jean (Coones) Gordon on November 23, 1936. George died April 24, 2023 at home surrounded by love.

According to George’s wishes there will be no visitation or...

Apr 24, 2023

Following a lengthy battle with disease, our beloved father, grandfather and father in law

 Peter Kecskemeti 

passed away peacefully at Saint Vincent Bruyère Hospital in Ottawa on April 24, 2023, at the age of 85.

Born in Romania in 1937, he moved to Canada in 1994 two years after his wife’s passing, to join his only son and his family. He had a...

Apr 23, 2023

TURNBULL, Gail Elizabeth Croskery (McCallum)– Passed away after a long illness to cancer on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 79 years of age. Beloved wife of Brian. Dear mother of Tony (Christine), Monica Turnbull, James (Julie Langlois) and Peter (Maija-Liisa). Gail will also be missed by her 7 grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by...

Apr 22, 2023

 

Anne Margaret Wright (Snelgrove nee Taylor) passed peacefully at home, April 22/23 with family by her side.  Margaret is survived by her brother Norman Taylor, 6 children, Dorothy McEvoy (Larry) Cynthia Nakashoji (Tim), Ruth Tessier (Dennis), Patricia Snelgrove, Charles Snelgrove (Susan) and Will Snelgrove, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her father Fred W Taylor,...