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Karin Denise Dillabough
Jan 30, 2025
DILLABOUGH, Karin Denise
(nee Ruskin)
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on January 30, 2025 in the company of her daughter at the age of 78.
She will be greatly missed by her children Blake (Mark), Danielle (Kip), and Travis (Krissy), grandchildren Madison, Jordyn, Peyton and Cole and her brother David (Barbara).
Predeceased by former husband Bob, parents Rocky and Dorothy,...
Norman Gardner
Jan 29, 2025
Throughout his long life, Norman Gardner welcomed new challenges by pursuing multiple career paths and he achieved high positions in both the public and private sectors.
Over the course of seventy years, he worked as a Professional Engineer and Manager. He foundered his own consultancy business, took on senior executive roles in companies, governments, and promoted international development and trade. An...
Beverley Joan Hanna-Acres
Jan 29, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Beverley Joan Hanna-Acres on the evening of January 29 at Forest Hill long term care home at the age of 75 surrounded by her family.
Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Acres. Loving mother of Bill (Giovanna),Tammy,Tom (Ashley) and Trevor.
Proud Nan of Kyle, Cynthia, Jordan and Jack. Great Grandmother to Mavrick, Talia,...
Sheila Brazeau
Jan 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sheila (Shelley) Brazeau on Wednesday, January 29th, at the age of 75, surrounded by the love of her devoted husband, children, and grandchildren.
Shelley was predeceased by her beloved parents, Margaret and Laurent (Larry) Champagne, her sister Rebecca Séguin (Bob), and her sweet daughter, Amelia. She was...
Harold (Hepke) Vandermeer
Jan 29, 2025
Harold left this earthly world on January 29, 2025, in Ottawa, ON. He was born on 17 June 1949 in Donkerbroek, (Fr.), Netherlands.
Predeceased by his parents, Sieger and Grietje Vandermeer.
Husband to his gift from God, Jiskje Beatrix (nee de Zoeten) for 52+ years. Father to his cherished children, Melanie and Michael Stassen, Jonathan, Brent and Lisa, and Timothy and Jenny....
Maria (Ria) Adriana Schroeder
Jan 28, 2025
Ria passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the age of 87.
Ria was born in Den Dungen, the Netherlands, a twin, the second youngest, and the last survivor of 10 Smits siblings. Ria immigrated to Canada in 1963 with her former spouse Hank Vanderbraak. She was an expert seamstress and the former owner of Manotick...
Bob Douglas
Jan 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of Bob. After a short battle with Aggressive Pulmonary Fibrosis, he passed away just 17 days shy of his 80th birthday. He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of over 57 years, Jill (Bennett). Devoted father of Brent, and Jodi (Michael) Sinclair. Proud grandpa to Cameron...
Norman MacDonald Ducharme
Jan 26, 2025
DUCHARME, Norman MacDonald (Normie) B Econ - It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Norman at Thorncliffe Place Retirement Residence, Ottawa, Ontario, at the age of 77. Devoted and beloved son of the late Dorothy Marion Ducharme (née MacDonald) and Armand Joseph Ducharme. Predeceased by his sister Daphne Ducharme. He is survived by his brother...
Karl-Heinz Schroeder
Jan 26, 2025
It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of Karl-Heinz Schroeder, on the evening of January 26th, at the age of 95, surrounded by family. He was a loving husband, father, Opa, great Opa, and friend who lived a wonderful life.
Karl-Heinz was born in Hannover, Germany to the late Otto and Elsbeth Schroeder (nee Jenrich). Karl-Heinz is predeceased...
Edwin Gardner
Jan 25, 2025
GARDNER, Edwin (Ed)
Peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the age of 99. Predeceased by his loving wife and lifelong best friend Isobel (2016). Cherished father to Don (Marta) and Judy (Phil). Adored grandpa to Kyle, Kayla (Anthony), Beth (Nathanael), Alex (Ruby), and honorary grandfather to Gustavo. Loving great grandpa to Isabelle, Jacob, Melodie and Daisy. Ed was loved by Wayne...
Boyd Gilby Warrant Officer (Ret’d) Royal Canadian Air Force
Jan 24, 2025
Boyd passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 24, 2025. We take solace in knowing that he is no longer suffering and are thankful for a life well lived and so many happy memories.
Boyd was born March 20, 1942 in Truro, Nova Scotia, where he lived with his parents, three brothers, and three sisters until enlisting...
Barbara (Barb) Badali
Jan 23, 2025
Barbara (Barb) Badali
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara (Barb) Badali, on January 23, 2025, at the age of 80, at the Ottawa General Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her partner Diane Taylor. Daughter of the late Leo and Anna Badali; also predeceased by sisters Josie (Foley), Kay (Fitzgerald), Marie,...
Barbara Alta Thain (née Rowson)
Jan 23, 2025
Passed away peacefully in the company of her daughter Sandy on the afternoon of January 23 2025.
Barbara and her older brother Raymond were born in Hamilton Ontario to Lorne Rowson and Isabella Wilson. She grew up in northern Alberta and British Columbia where her mother taught in single room schoolhouses in several small communities. While she was about 10, the...
Peter George dePencier
Jan 22, 2025
Peter dePencier, 78, passed peacefully on January 22nd 2025 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital.
Peter was born in Montreal, June 11th, 1946, the eldest son of Eric dePencier and Maureen Day. Peter's early life saw him grow up in the Montreal area and later attend Stanstead College in Quebec. He began his work career at CN Rail in Montreal.
Pete married his...
Irene Elizabeth Mowat
Jan 22, 2025
Passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the age of 82. She was the devoted wife of the late Ronald Mowat, and daughter of the late William (Bill) and Annie Hall.
Proud mother of Tracie (Brian Burnett) and Trevor Mowat (Kerry Kudreiko). Loving grandmother to Ian (Chanelle), Blaire (Travis), Jaime (Paul), Teri (River), Jordyn (Russell), and Abby (Ethan). Survived by...
John Kenneth Swerdfager
Jan 21, 2025
Passed away peacefully at the May Court Hospice at 80 years of age. He joins his dear wife, Sandra Swerdfager who predeceased him in 2012. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Wendy (Lee Roy) and his dear sister, Melinda Glew (Tom). He was predeceased by his parents, Ken Swerdfager and June Swerdfager (née Doxtater), and his sister Sandra Swerdfager.
John...
Deborah (Debbie) Francis Moyes
Jan 18, 2025
Deborah Francis Moyes (née Turcotte) passed on January 18, 2025, at the age of 70. Debbie peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her children.
Daughter of the late Bernard and Olive Turcotte. Predeceased by her brothers Wayne and Robert. Cherished sister to Nancy Sheridan (Gilles). Mother to Kimberley Ross (Jordan) and Jason Moyes (Karolyne). Beloved Aunt to Christopher Sheridan...
Carmel Boosamra (Flemming)
Jan 17, 2025
It is with broken and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our wife and sister, Carmel, on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Ottawa General Hospital. Born July 16, 1956 to the late David and Eva (Hillier) Flemming of Millville, Cape Breton, NS.
Carmel was self-assured, independent and carried herself with confidence. She was always ready with a witty remark or...
Marilyn Fraser
Jan 17, 2025
FRASER, Marilyn (nee Christy)
Passed away peacefully at The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus on January 17, 2025, at the age of 97. Predeceased by her loving husband Carl Fraser.
Devoted and loving mother to the late Richard (Jean), Barbara Fraser Lee (late Ed), Fern, John (Barb), Carolyn Hayman (Doug), and David (Patricia). Survived by sister Earla Welsman.
Cherished grandmother to 20 grandchildren, 40...
Anne Lucille Dyck
Jan 16, 2025
DYCK, Anne Lucille
(nee Gilmore)
Peacefully, with her family by her side, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Henry Abram Dyck.
Loving mother of Susan (Barrie Carkner), Matthew (Jennifer), Lee (Anna), and Adam (Emily). Proud Grandma (Nanny) of Rachel, Hayley, Kelsey, Calvin, Josiah, Samuel, Benjamin, Nathan, Corina, Cameron, Emma,...
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