Obituaries

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Michael Ketchum

Michael Ketchum

Nov 3, 2023

Mike passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.  

Mike was a devoted husband to Margaret (Blagg) and an active and loving father to his children Libby, Caleb and Jessica. He will be reunited with his dear son Vincent and little baby Emily as well as his father Ted Ketchum and will meet...

Valorie Preston

Valorie Preston

Nov 1, 2023

Valorie Preston was a doer and her gravy is legend. She was not well-behaved but she didmake history as a teacher, political organizer, community leader, artist and advocate for socialjustice.Born in Winnipeg and raised on a mixed family farm outside Milden, Saskatchewan, Valoriewalked a literal 2 miles across the prairie to a one room schoolhouse in Winton Hill. She finishedhigh...

Margaret Jean Smith

Margaret Jean Smith

Nov 1, 2023

 

With sadness but in gratitude for a well-lived life, the family announces the peaceful passing of Margaret Jean Smith (née McDonald) on November 1, 2023, aged 96. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, but a proud Canadian, Margaret was the wife of the late Peter B. Smith (2011). Also predeceased by her parents, Richard McDonald and Jean McGregor, and sister Anna...

Lisette Carnell

Lisette Carnell

Oct 31, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lisette (Liz) Marie Diane Carnell (née Lagacé) on October 31, 2023 at the age of 75, although you would never have known it. Liz was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and lifelong friend to many.  She was predeceased by her parents Leo and Marie-Rose Lagacé, and brother Lucien...

Maria Domitrovits

Maria Domitrovits

Oct 31, 2023

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 31, 2023 at the Courtyards on Eagleson Seniors Care Residence at the age of 87.  Devoted wife of the late Stefan Domitrovits.  Beloved mother of Peter (Justine), Ernst (Lori) and Ronny (Anne), loving Oma to her grandchildren Jolani (Josh), Josef, Dionne, Dennis, Tyson (Jordan), Kristien, Devan, Stefanie (Frasier), and great grandchildren Neea, Anya, Isaiah,...

Randall Neil Fulton

Randall Neil Fulton

Oct 31, 2023

 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Randall Neil Fulton, with Colleen and sister-in-law Deb at his side, on October 31, 2023 at the age of 70.

Randy leaves behind his loving wife Colleen Fulton, daughter Michelle and son-in-law Brian Savidant. Predeceased by his son Gregory. 

Brother of Barbara Tetreault (Jacques) of...

Susan Lorraine Roberts (nee Hayes)

Susan Lorraine Roberts (nee Hayes)

Oct 31, 2023

Entered into rest on October 31, 2023, in Carleton Place.

Pre-deceased by her husband Bill Roberts.  Cherished mother of Kelly Roberts (Cory Phillips) and Krista Roberts (Wes Smith).  Devoted Nanny to Sadie Roberts and Ayden Roberts.  Dear sister of the late Bonnie Arbuckle (late Dave), Ruth Hayes, the late Pennie Barrette (late Claude) and Ken Hayes (Julie).  Survived by many nieces,...

Murray Galloway Fyfe

Murray Galloway Fyfe

Oct 30, 2023

Died peacefully at home on October 30, 2023.

Leaving behind his beloved wife Jean and family, Cameron, Grant(Jeannine), Marni (Alan), Christina, & his grandchildren.Murray was born in Winnipeg, where during his youth he taught classical accordion and played basketball in the local league.  As a student at the University of Manitoba, he worked in the Arctic, developing a passion for...

Raymond Emerson Thompson

Raymond Emerson Thompson

Oct 30, 2023

Ray Thompson was a son, a brother, a husband, a father and grandfather, a musician, a traveller and a rambler. He was also the most decent, generous and good person most of us had ever met.

Ray died on the 30th of October, holding his daughter’s hand and listening to Hank Williams. He thankfully did not suffer long.

Left heartbroken without him...

Christopher Adolf Richard Larose

Christopher Adolf Richard Larose

Oct 29, 2023

 

Christopher passed away after a two-year battle with cancer at The Ottawa General Hospital on Sunday October 29th, 2023, with his mother by his side. Christopher was born in Napanee on November 12th, 1997.

Loving son (of 25 years) to Kelly Ann Potvin. Lovingly remembered by sisters; Emily and Mackenzie Goodyear, Stepdad Gregory Goodyear, Grandmother Diane Latreille (James Latreille),...

Norman Earle Hallendy

Norman Earle Hallendy

Oct 27, 2023

Norman E. Hallendy of Carp, Ontario passed away at the Heart Institute at the age of 91 on Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born April 7, 1932, in Toronto to Marie and Michael Hallendy. Norm will be greatly missed by his wife Diana Cousens, daughter Angela Hallendy (Gilbert Maloney), grandson Nicholas Roy (Olivia O’Sullivan), daughter Andrea Hallendy-Mallon (Karl Mallon),...

Evangelos Patsouris

Evangelos Patsouris

Oct 27, 2023

PATSOURIS, Evangelos

Passed away suddenly at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on October 27, 2023, after a brief illness.

Beloved husband of Nora Patsouris.

Predeceased by his parents Periklis and Aphrodite Patsouris, and his brother Nikolas and sister Nitsa, all of Greece. Survived by his sister Maro, as well as a sister-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews in Greece and the Netherlands.

Friends may visit at...

Janice Elizabeth Luinstra

Janice Elizabeth Luinstra

Oct 27, 2023

Janice Elizabeth Luinstra (née Davidson), late of Kanata, Ontario, passed away on October 27, 2023 at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital in Ottawa after a period of declining health. She was 79 years old.

 

Janice was born on February 6, 1944 in Dorking, England. She moved with her family to North Bay, Ontario in 1954. After a move to London, Ontario,...

Mary Lyngard

Mary Lyngard

Oct 26, 2023

 

We sadly announce the passing of Mary Lyngard (nee Higson) on October 26, 2023, at the age of 97 years.

Mary was born in Hamilton on October 21, 1926, to Harry Higson and Mary (nee Southern).

Lovingly known as “Red” to her husband, Dalbert, of 70 years; beloved Mother to Evelyn (late Edward), Cecelia, Allan (†), Dawn (†) (late...

Douglas MacKechnie

Douglas MacKechnie

Oct 26, 2023

Passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years. Beloved husband to Helen MacKechnie (Tullis, predeceased).  Father of Peter (Anik Bédard), Stephen (Karen), Cathy (Ted Murphy) and Nancy (Robb Stewart).  Grandfather of Mia, Sam, Emma, Jacob, Nathan, Abby, Jae and uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by brothers Ronald and Laurie. Survived by sister Lorna Townsend (Elmo). Doug was born in Onslow (Wyman)...

Bruce Chapman

Bruce Chapman

Oct 26, 2023

 

Lauder Bruce Chapman peacefully went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2023.  He is survived by his loving partner Dan Byrne and sister Lyn (Ed).  Bruce was born in Ottawa on December 12, 1945, to Fred and Laura Chapman (nee Corry).  Bruce’s passions were family, railroading, friends, railroading, baking chocolate chip cookies, railroading, cats, railroading…

 

Dan...

Elwood James Murray

Elwood James Murray

Oct 25, 2023

  A husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on October 25, 2023.

Known for his love of curling and his long-time service to others through the Knights of Columbus that has left an impact and will continue to echo in the hearts of all that knew him.

Predeceased by his first wife Irene (nee...

David Edgecomb

David Edgecomb

Oct 25, 2023

With great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of David in his fiftieth year. Beloved son, father, brother and uncle. David is survived by his parents Ralph and Darlene (Hyde), son Ethan (of whom he was immensely proud), sister Christie and nephews Richard and Alex Hillsdon.

As per David's wishes, funeral arrangements and service will be private for family...

Helen Wilson

Helen Wilson

Oct 24, 2023

Wilson, Helen (Dashney)1938 - 2023Peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday October 24, 2023 at the age of 85.  Loving wife of the late Merrill (2017), cherished mother of Keith (Lorna) and Norma (Brent Crawford). Much loved grandma of Kolby, Jesse, Sam and Maggie. She also leaves behind her brothers Edwin ( late Mary) and Arnold ( late Leona) Dashney, as...

Iva Jean James

Iva Jean James

Oct 21, 2023

 

May 15, 1931 - October 21, 2023

JAMES (Robinson) Iva Jean.

"Absent from the body present with the Lord."

Peacefully, on Saturday, October 21, 2023, she stepped into heaven. 

Predeceased by her precious husband and best friend, Homer James. Dear mother of David (Debbie) and Ruthanne (John Robinson). Loving Grandma of Jennifer (Adesina Johnson), Christina (Greg Heath),...