Recent Obituaries

Dec 29, 2023

It is with great sadness that we must announce the peaceful passing of Deborah Jane Zieglgansberger on December 29th. Deb will be missed and mourned by her husband, Pierre Gamache, her sons Charles (Melissa Wong) and Max, as well as her father George Zieglgansberger (Cari Houmann), her sisters Catherine and Barbara (Hector Tapia), her brothers Doug (Tanyalux) and John (Mary)....

Dec 28, 2023

 

Aubrey, Marjorie O.

(nee Cutts)

 Passed away peacefully after visiting with her family on Thursday, December 28, 2023 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of 58 years to George E. Aubrey. Loving mother to Janice (Claude) and Gail (David). Marjorie was a very proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Dear sister of Doreen, Audrey, Doyle and Joyce. Friends may pay their...

Dec 27, 2023

 

Denyse Suzanne Madeleine Kozicki (née Courdin) passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 27, 2023 at her home at the Viva Barrhaven Retirement Community. 

 

Born on February 22, 1941 in Ottawa, Denyse was the only daughter and second of five children born to Rudolphe and Madeleine (née St. Jean) Courdin. She was predeceased by her parents and...

Dec 27, 2023

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the tragic death of our son and brother, Riley Cotter.

Parents Brent & Ellen and sister Tori are devastated by the loss of our Riley, who died at the Rideau River on December 27, 2023 at the age of 17. Riley will be greatly missed by his family, grandparents...

Dec 25, 2023

Joan Patterson, nee Campbell, peacefully passed away at her retirement residence on Christmas morning, at the age of 84 years.  Joan was born in Malta on August 6, 1939 but grew up in Hebburn (Newcastle) England.  Joan was predeceased by her baby brother Paul, her mother Maude, and her husband George Minaker (2012).  Joan and her first husband Bob moved...

Dec 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Franco DeCarlo on Saturday December 23, 2023 at the age of 84 years. Dear father of Ernesto DeCarlo, Anna (James Brunton) DeCarlo, Flavio (Lynn) DeCarlo and Mauro (Jennifer) DeCarlo. Loving nonno of 9 grandchildren. Dear brother of Carolina (Santino) Aiello, and Ermelinda (the late Maurizio) Carlucci and Antonia (Gino)...

Dec 22, 2023

 

 

 

It is with sadness, Lorna McCurdy, passed away peacefully at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 22, 2023 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Elgin McCurdy.  She was the loving and caring mother of the late Garry (Sheila), Tim (Pauline), Don (Barb) and Suzanne. Loving grandmother of Shawn (Catherine), James...

Dec 21, 2023

Charles Jasper Saunders passed away suddenly on December 21, 2023, in his 50th year. He was born on May 30, 1974, to Clifford Stewart Saunders and Norma Cheryl Shepherd.

Charles is survived by his loving wife Mary (née Camelon) and his two sons, Charles and William, his siblings Cheryl (Johnny) and Mithra (Mary), his father Cliff (Anne-Marie), and his best...

Dec 20, 2023

McCaffrey, Bernice Evelyn in her 95th year

 

Born in Richmond on June 5, 1929

Predeceased by Husband John Eldon McCaffrey. Loving wife for 64 years a marriage of true Love and Devotion.

Cherished Mother of Gail Lascelle (Denis), Irwin (Rosemary), James, Jean Bernice O’Connor. Dear and Special Grandma to Stephanie, Ryan, Chelsea, Caitlin, Brittany, Joseph (Deceased), Heath, Kara, and Teri.  Also,...

Dec 20, 2023

Dec 18, 2023

 

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Di-ann Statham (nee Sabetti) on December 18th, 2023 at the age of 83.

Daughter of the late Nicholas and Anne Sabetti. Predeceased by her husband Barry Statham, brother Nick Sabetti and grandson Zachary Statham-Souliere.

She will be forever missed by her loving sister Gloria Sabetti-Pinder (Mack). Her...

Dec 17, 2023

It is with extreme sadness that we find ourselves announcing the passing of Jacob Knox on December 17th at the young age of 32.

Son of the late Penny Knox, whom he missed dearly.

Leaving his legacy behind within his beautiful daughters Ayvah and Jade Knox with whom he shared with Shauna Larose, he will be forever missed.

May his...

Dec 17, 2023

Johannes (Hans) Duncker passed away suddenly on December 17, 2023 at age 93.

Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1930, he majored in Economics, obtaining a doctorandus degree, and was a student fencing champion. After moving to Ottawa in 1966, he worked in a number of federal government departments, ultimately serving many years as an oilseed price analyst at Agriculture...

Dec 11, 2023

It is with deep regret that we share the passing of Barbara Mary Davidson. After a series of health issues, she left this world peacefully on December 11th, 2023, with her loving husband, Iain Davidson, by her side. Barbara was the eldest of 10 children, loving Mother of Darin and Susan Blanchard, Stepmother to Bruce and Katherine Davidson, Grandmother to...

Dec 10, 2023

 

Sandra Kathrin Bassett

Sandra died, at peace following a short illness and surrounded by her family, on December 10. She was born in rural Wales and spoke only Welsh until she was eight years old. She went on to complete a double honours degree in English and Education and taught English, specializing in children’s literature, in Manchester, England and in Carleton...

Dec 10, 2023

 

Deyell - Marsha

May 3, 1950 – December 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marsha Deyell in hospital.  Dear mother of Sean (Rebecca) and Tracy, survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Orville and Elsie Vernon and brother John Vernon. A deeply caring person, Marsha was a lifelong exemplar...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Beloved son of the late Margaret Graff and husband of Dianna (Dee) Lefebvre Graff. The irony is not lost on this family. He has come full circle. Raised on Cambridge St until high school in Ottawa’s Centertown, Brian passed peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital (Bruyere), blocks from his family’s first home. Over the last four months, with his family...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Peacefully in hospital on Saturday December 9th, 2023, with his children and grandchildren by his side. Predeceased by his wife and best friend of 56 years, Audrey (nee McFadden). Much loved Dad of Jennifer (Chris) Chaput, David McAllum and Christine (Adam) Vaughan and very proud Grandpa to Ellen and Jane Chaput and Owen and Lara Vaughan. While his greatest...

Dec 7, 2023

James “Jim” Michael Neelin died peacefully in his sleep December 7, 2023 having recently celebrated his 93rd birthday with family. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Lisa (EJ), sons Peter (Kim) and David (Kerry), and daughter-in-law Lyndal. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 70 years, Elisabeth “Betty” Neelin and his son Michael....

Dec 7, 2023

With sadness, the family announces that Ken passed away peacefully in hospital on December 07, 2023, with family by his side, after an over two year battle with cancer.  Brother to Dwayne and Sharon, as well as Mary (Joe), Wilfred, Bill (Ann), John (Joanne), Stewart, Lydia (Mike), Andrew (Jess), Daniel.  Predeceased by his father Abraham, mother Helena, and stepfather Harry.  Survived by his...