Recent Obituaries

Apr 22, 2023

Thomas Leo Blondin  April 21, 1944 - April 22, 2023

Retired Deputy Fire Chief OFS

Following several years of persevering through chronic illness, Tom passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital with his wife and family close by his side. Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Leo Blondin, as well...

Apr 22, 2023

McHAFFIE, Alexander Taylor (Retired Assistant Commissioner RCMP) – Passed away peacefully at the Glebe Centre Long Term Care on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Muriel. Dear father of Holly McHaffie, Lawrence McHaffie (Lauran) and Bruce McHaffie (Christina Smith). Loving grandfather of Callum, Elli, Ian and Scott. Brother of the late Frances Cockie. Cremation...

Apr 22, 2023

McNeil -Bruce

Bruce McNeil, a devoted father, loving grandfather, and cherished brother, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 22, 2023 in his 69th year, after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease.

Bruce is survived by his three sons, Rob (Adrienne Bieber), Ben (Melanie Oleskiw), and Grant (Sophie Collins) and their...

Apr 22, 2023

Fraser, Dr. Ann Davina Elizabeth

Following a difficult diagnosis, which she faced with typical fortitude and grace, Ann sadly passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 22nd. 2023 at her home, Stonehaven Manor, Kanata, aged 69.  Ann lived life to the fullest to the very end and her presence, wit and personality will be missed every...

Apr 21, 2023

Jules LeBel

B.A., B.Sc.A., M.Sc.A., D.Sc.A., P.Eng., Ph.D. , Research Scientist

January 23, 1933 – April 21, 2023

It is with great sadness we share news of the peaceful passing of Jules Joseph Georges LeBel, B.A., B.Sc.A., M.Sc.A., D.Sc.A., P.Eng., Ph.D., Research Scientist, on April 21, 2023, after a long struggle with Progressive...

Apr 21, 2023

Donald Bruce King

June 23, 1966 - April 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Bruce King "DK, Saucer King, Kinger".  At the age of 56 years, Don was taken far too soon after a strong battle with Leukemia. He died in the hospital on Friday...

Apr 21, 2023

HUTCHINSON, FRANCES MAY  (nee Wall)

August 13, 1927 – April 21 , 2023

Peacefully with family at her side, at Wildpine Retirement Residence Stittsville, in her 96th year, after a brief battle with cancer.

Beloved wife of the late Edgar Hutchinson. Sister of the late Ken Wall (Jan).

Cherished aunt of...

Apr 20, 2023

Dunning- Stuart King

On the morning of his 80th birthday, April 20th, 2023, Stuart King Dunning passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer. Stu served 43 years with the Ottawa Fire Service, retiring in 2004 as Platoon Chief, Western Division, after 43 years of public service, as a First Responder.

Stu was predeceased...

Apr 20, 2023

Patricia Olcen Sample (nee Toombs) August 29, 1938 to April 20, 2023.  Born in Winnipeg  to Esther and Jack (JHE) Toombs, and raised in Calgary Pat studied music through the Royal Conservatory of Music obtaining her ARCT in both organ and piano.  She studied French and Law at the universities of Laval and Alberta.  Pat went on to post...

Apr 19, 2023

Elizabeth Christina Lubbock

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Elizabeth Christina Lubbock, aka Lady Christina, aka Mumzie, died April 19th in her 90th year. She was born in Ottawa on June 25th, 1932, and was proud to have been born and raised and to have lived all her life on the unceded,...

Apr 19, 2023

Luc Portelance, born in Montréal, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023, in Ottawa, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 63. He fought a private and valiant 5-year battle with cancer. His strength and courage were instrumental in the face of this challenge, serving as a source of inspiration to all those around him.

Luc was a...

Apr 18, 2023

JOHNSON, Bonnie Laura May - We regretfully announce the passing of Bonnie Laura May Johnson, in her 63rd year on April 18, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving friends and family. Bonnie had a short and courageous battle with cancer and is finally at rest. Bonnie will be forever loved and forever remembered. Predeceased by her father, Carson...

Apr 18, 2023

Muriel Nesbitt (nee Shouldice)

1930-2023

Passed away peacefully at Forest Hill on April 18, 2023, at the age of 92. Predeceased by her husband Duncan Nesbitt. Lovingly remembered by her Daughter Karen Liberty (Steve), Grandsons Christopher (Danielle) and Jason (Laura), and Great-Grandsons Forrest and Nicolas.

Special thanks to the staff at Forest Hill...

Apr 16, 2023

SHACKLETON, John Foster - January 7, 1934 - April 16, 2023.

Predeceased by his best friend and loving wife of 63 years, Hester Shackleton (nee Bond) and his son David Shackleton.  Proud father to Patricia Brûlé (Marc), David Shackleton (Lyne), Jack Shackleton (Liz) and Peggy Rankin (Douglas).

Loving Papa to his nine grandchildren, Jillian,...

Apr 14, 2023

Andrew (Andy) died peacefully on April 14, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Beloved husband of Marilyn, proud father of Chris and Jamie, dear father-in-law of Lori and Stephanie.  Loving grandfather of Brayden, Blakely, Noah and Tessa.  Survived by sisters-in-law Barbara (Graham), Shirley (Charlie), nephew Shawn (Karol-Ann) and niece Stephanie (Jeff). Predeceased by his sister Lana.

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Apr 14, 2023

Dad was a one of a kind.  He was many things; but most of all, he was a charmer.  He knew people and he loved people.  He was an attraction and he could easily make others feel very special.  There is no doubt we have lost a gifted treasure; but we are thankful that we had our time with...

Apr 12, 2023

Boyd - William ‘Bill’

With a heavy heart we announce the death of William ‘Bill’ Boyd, who passed on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in his 80th year.

Born in 1943 on August 24th in Ath Cliath, Dublin, Ireland. He moved to Canada in June 1955. Once in Canada he pursued his passion of...

Apr 11, 2023

Olivia Patricia Suzanne Dion

2018-2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Olivia Dion on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the age of 5. Beautiful daughter of Nicole Lefebvre and AJ Dion. She is survived by loving grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Family and friends are gathering for...

Apr 11, 2023

Johanna (Nunny) Wilson of Ottawa, ON, passed away April 11, 2023 at the age of 73.

Johanna was predeceased by her parents, Jan and Ali. She is survived by her three siblings, Jan, Bea and Piet of the Netherlands; her son, Philip (Cara) and her two grandchildren, Zoe and Alivia.

Johanna was born in Zeist,...

Apr 8, 2023

John Charles Gross (J.C.) passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, at the age of 55.  John leaves in mourning his parents; Richard H. Gross and Judith Reaume; his brother Richard G. Gross and his nieces Dana and Jenna.  John had a great love for sports.  As a young man, he enjoyed playing hockey,...