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Marcia Ruth James Clement
Oct 5, 2025
Marcia Ruth James Clement, 74, beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on October 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Born October 9, 1950, in Lachine, Quebec, Marcia’s life was a testament to her deeply held values of family, friendship, community and hard work.
Marcia moved to Ottawa in 1972 after graduating from McGill University with an Honours degree in...
Bob Corby
Oct 5, 2025
Peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at age 94. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Colleen Corby (nee Hill) for over 62 wonderful years together. Cherished father of Rob (Anne), Greg (Pauline) and Jon Guy (Catherine). Loving grandfather of Sean, Sarah (Dan) and Samantha. Adored brother of Gary and the late Dorothy. Dear brother-in-law of Mike (Juanita) and...
Donald Benson Betts
Oct 3, 2025
Don passed away suddenly in hospital on October 3rd, 2025, in his 87th year with family by his side.
He is predeceased by his parents, LeRoi and Audrey Betts, his two brothers and sisters- in-law, David and Wendy and John and Annie. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Ottawa), his children, Sheldon (Cathy) of Ottawa, Susan (David) of Vancouver, and...
Verna Mabel Seabrooke
2025
Peacefully at Carleton Lodge on October 1, Verna Seabrooke (née Laffin), formerly of Richmond, ON, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman (1989). Adored mother of Kevin (Fran), Karen, Lana (late Patrick), Lisa (Tim), and the late Norma (1946). Cherished Gram to Joshua, Amy, Naomi, Michael and Maxwell. Loved and missed by Great-Grandchildren Sarah, Adele, Mia, Will,...
Eva May Giles (née Card)
Oct 1, 2025
Suddenly in hospital on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late George Giles. She will be lovingly remembered by many friends, relatives and neighbours.
Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 11 am until time of service in the...
James Edward MacKenzie
Oct 1, 2025
Win & Jim passed away peacefully together on October 1, 2025, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital after 54 years of marriage filled with love.
Win was predeceased by her parents Evelyn and Sam Barbaro and brother Donald Barbaro. She is survived by son Robin (Michelle Cousineau) Bowes, grandsons Kellen (Veronica) Bowes and Shawn (Bobbie) Bowes, great-grandchildren, sister Deborah (Mitchell) Robinson, brother...
Winnifred Gail MacKenzie
Oct 1, 2025
Win & Jim passed away peacefully together on October 1, 2025, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital after 54 years of marriage filled with love.
Win was predeceased by her parents Evelyn and Sam Barbaro and brother Donald Barbaro. She is survived by son Robin (Michelle Cousineau) Bowes, grandsons Kellen (Veronica) Bowes and Shawn (Bobbie) Bowes, great-grandchildren, sister Deborah (Mitchell) Robinson, brother...
Patricia Ann Morgan
Sep 30, 2025
Trish passed peacefully in Nepean with her family at her side on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother to Megan and Caitlin, and loving grandmother (Amo) to Mackenzie and Ella. Predeceased by her parents, Patrick Ian Ogilvie and Gena Hilda (Olsen). Survived by her brother, Richard Ogilvie (Ernestine Tahedl) and sister-in-law Beverley Davies (Haydn).
Trish was born...
Terri Blane
Sep 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Terri Blane, who left this world on September 29, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with colon cancer. Terri’s unwavering strength and grace in her final days were a testament to the remarkable woman she was.Terri was the devoted mother of her beloved “miracle” son, Matthew (Kathleen), and...
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...
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