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Wilma Da Silva
Feb 19, 2025
Wilma Da Silva, aged 93 passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 19, 2025 in Ottawa, Canada. Born on December 21, 1931, in Neuenhaus, Kreis Grafschaft Bentheim, Germany, she lived a life filled with love, adventure, resilience, and joy.
Wilma was predeceased by her siblings, Gerhard, Inge, and Werner; and her husband of 58 years, Francis (Frank) Da Silva who...
David Turnbull
Feb 15, 2025
David Frederick Turnbull, resident of Kars ON, age76, died at his home on Saturday evening, February 15, 2025.
Born in Digby NS, he was a son of the late Joseph and Jean Turnbull. He proudly served 25 years with the RCMP/CSIS having served in Saskatchewan and Ontario. A highlight of his career was as an instructor at the William Stevenson Academy...
Rosamond Mary Sturk
Feb 15, 2025
Rosamond Sturk died peacefully on February 15, 2025 in Ottawa, at her care home residence.
Predeceased by her husband of 71 years, (James) Oliver Sturk, loving mother of Gregory, Murray (Louise), Sheila (Martin), “Grandma” to Veronica (Pearce) and Savannah (Conor), Jamie (Bridie), Daniel, and made recently a proud great grandmother to Sawyer James Craig.
Rosamond was born in San Diego, California, her...
Gerry Moore
Feb 15, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Gerry surrounded by the love of his family at the Queensway Carleton Hospital after a brief illness.
He will be forever missed and loved by his wife Linda (Irvine) and his children Alyssa Hunt (Dylan) and Bryan (Carmel). His grandsons Calvin, Lennox and Lando were his pride and joy.
Gerry is...
Bruce Elmer Blackman
Feb 14, 2025
Peacefully at home, in his 75th year, on February 14, 2025. Beloved husband of 53 years to Sharon (Dowdell). Loving father to Jill Woolley. Caring father-in-law to Jonathan. Proud grandfather to Jordyn. Bruce is survived by his sisters Barbara World of Kingston, Pauline Kane (late Ron) of Westport, Marion Kennedy and brother-in-law Bruce Kennedy of Amherstview. Bruce had a special...
George John Kokich
Feb 14, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce George Kokich, age 84 of Ottawa, passed away at the Hôpital Montfort.
George was born September 12, 1940, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to Mihovil and Angelka Kokich. He worked as a civil servant and also dedicated his life to giving back to the Ottawa community through volunteer work and music.
He will be...
Mary Frances LeBelle (Nee Rand)
Feb 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our dear Fran. After a yearlong battle with cancer, Fran had a gentle passing with family by her side, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital.
She will be lovingly remembered and painfully missed by her best friend and husband of 55 years, Michael; and her children Charles (Michelle)...
Elizabeth Hyndman
Feb 14, 2025
Peacefully at Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice on Friday, February 14, 2025, age 74 years. Survived by her mother Marion Colpitts (late Ian); husband Bruce; sons Mark (Pamela) and Chris and grandchildren Ryan, Nathan, Jaxon, Mason and Aidan: sisters Anna Staples (Peter), Patsi McCooeye (Terry) and brothers Donald Colpitts (late Coby), and Ronald Colpitts.
Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of...
Jack Vanderhoek
Feb 12, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of loving husband and devoted father, Jack Vanderhoek, age 71 on February 12, 2025. He slipped away peacefully at home with family nearby. His wife Ena Dasberg and son Jon will miss him very much.
Jack was a retired letter-carrier who loved nature and the outdoors. You could find him hiking, biking,...
Gordon Harold McCaffrey
Feb 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gordon Harold McCaffrey who passed away on February 10, 2025. Gordie died at the age of 89, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 64 years to Sheila McCaffrey (Dixon). Loving father of Brenda Bretzloff (Bill), Nancy Hoover (James), and Heather Garnett (Michael). Proud Grandpa of...
Keith Peverley
Feb 9, 2025
Peacefully at Orchard Walk Retirement Home, on Sunday, February 9, 2025 age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Hepplewhite). Dear father of Carole Marklew (Frank). Loving Grandad of Angela Marklew (Rich Ragsdale) and Crystal Marklew (James Hunter); great Grandad of William and Adelaide Hunter. Also survived by his sister, Avril Wright. Predeceased by his siblings, Vivian and Brian...
Jean Margaret Havlin
Feb 8, 2025
Jean Havlin, aged 103 passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus.
Daughter of the late Carmen & Isabelle Cummings. Loving wife of the late Sydney Havlin. Dear sister of the late Madeline Whitelock. She is survived by many nieces & nephews. Many thanks to Jean’s neighbours, friends, and the staff at the Levante Stittsville...
Joshua "Josh" Grosskleg
Feb 8, 2025
It is with heart-wrenching sadness that the family announces the passing of Joshua "Josh" Grosskleg on February 8, 2025, in Ottawa, at the age of 33.
Born on April 28, 1991, Josh was the beloved son of Jenn Grosskleg. He is survived by his cherished grandparents, Christina and Harry Grosskleg; his uncles, Julian Gregory and Nick Grosskleg (wife Shawna); his cousin...
Eleanor Ann Stocks
Feb 3, 2025
Eleanor unexpectedly passed away at her home on February 3rd, 2025 - while she was 88 years young, she left us much too early. She is predeceased by her mother, Sheila (Rollit) Barker, her father, George Barker, her sister, Karen Barker and her brother, Anthony Barker, all from Cowansville, Quebec. She was also the loving mother of Andrew (Brenda) and...
John Donald Arbuckle
Feb 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Don Arbuckle on Monday, February 3rd at the Ottawa General Hospital.
He was a loving husband to Neila for almost 67 years, a wonderful father to Stephen (Holly) and Jeffrey (Michelle), a proud grandfather to Landon (Chelsea) and Callie (Martin) and great-grandfather to Marlea and August.
He leaves behind his...
Sheila Patricia Schefski
Feb 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sheila Schefski (nee. Pierce) at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hans. Though she will be deeply missed, we find comfort in knowing that she and Hans are together again.
Sheila was a warrior until the end. She was loved by her son Eric, daughter-in-law Alissa,...
Diana Marilyn Zeggil
Feb 1, 2025
Diana Marilyn Zeggil (nee Wells) passed away peacefully after a brief illness, at the age of 95. She will be forever remembered with love by her dear husband Fred, her 4 children; Dave (Linda), John (Cate), (Donna), Laurie (Ken), Libbie (Rick), her 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Our beautiful Diana has gone to be amongst the other angels in heaven to...
Nicola Butler
Feb 1, 2025
Frances Nicola Butler passed peacefully on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in her 85th year. She is now reunited with husband and best friend, the late Richard Butler.
Loving mother to David and survived by extended family and friends. Predeceased by parents George Allan Scott and Francis Olive Scott (nee Thornton).
Friends and family may gather at Tubman...
Dorothy Lily Marshall
Jan 31, 2025
Her Excellency Lady Dorothy Marshall passed peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus on Friday, January 31, 2025. A mother, friend, educator, health practitioner and guiding light to so many across Canada and internationally.
Spouse of the late Sir James Robertson Marshall (1992) and mother to Pamela (Alan) Holt, and Ian (Judith) Marshall. Grandmother to Robertson Bruce Holt (2023) and Julie...
John Robert Hughton
Jan 30, 2025
John Robert “Bob” Hughton passed peacefully on Thursday, January 30th, 2025, in his 92nd year.
Survived by his wife Donna, son Douglas, and his cherished grandson, Jaden. Predeceased by daughter Janice. Bob leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In following Bob’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, at 11:00am at St....
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