Recent Obituaries

Jan 13, 2023

Elizabeth Bowes Hightower

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Bowes Hightower on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the young age of 69. Elizabeth leaves behind her husband of 35 years Gerry Bourque, her daughter Rebecca (Joe), her sister Sharon (Ben), and brother Drew (Jo-Ann). She was also Aunt Daydee to her...

Jan 12, 2023

Matschke, Larry Michael

April 13, 1950 – January 12, 2023

Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband for 50 years to Debbie Stultz. Loving father to Richard and Sherri (Michael). Proud Grandpa of Bailey, Joshua and Lauren. Dear brother...

Jan 12, 2023

Keyworth, Jeanette Mary C.P.P. “Jean”

Born in Enfield, Co. Meath, Ireland February 20, 1956

Died, Arnprior, Ontario January 12, 2023

Passed away peacefully in hospital with David by her side on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the age of 66 years.

Beloved wife and soulmate for 45 years to...

Jan 12, 2023

Michael “One-Speed” Bennett

P.Eng. Carleton University

It is with deepest sorrow and devastating pain that Richard and Rebecca (Rick and Becky) announce the sudden and too-soon passing of our beloved son, Michael Richard Lee Bennett.  He was the devoted, loving and proud father of Tyler and Kiley,...

Jan 12, 2023

Suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday January 12, 2023, at age 27 Patrick Daniel Landriau passed away at home.

Patrick was loved by all that knew him, he had a heart of gold and kind, can-do personality. Whatever he set his mind to he achieved, no matter how difficult the task. Patrick had big plans, dreams of owning a paintball business and travelling to various...

Jan 11, 2023

Betty Jane Reddick (née Cassidy) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023. A near lifelong resident of Ottawa,  Betty worked at Amnesty International for many years before retiring in 1993. She loved to travel, and she and her husband would routinely enjoy adventures all around the world following her retirement. Betty was a dear friend and neighbor to countless people...

Jan 10, 2023

Dyer, Christine, (née Porteous) of Ottawa passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

Christine “Chris” was born in Malartic, Quebec on February 11, 1945 to parents Emmaline Dora Reid (1917-1969) and George Levi Porteous (1914-1994).  She is predeceased by her devoted husband Thomson “Tommy” Dyer and her dear sister, Irene (Keith...

Jan 10, 2023

GAFFNEY, (Roy) Brian

1947 - 2023

Peacefully, in hospital with family by his side, on Tuesday January 10th, 2023 in his 76th year. Brian will be greatly missed by his beloved wife and best friend Cheryl (nee Coughlin), his loving daughter Christine Buwalda and son-in-law Spencer Buwalda, Gampa’s cherished grandchildren Kayleigh and Ben, his dear...

Jan 9, 2023

DAVID BRIAN WATTS June 10, 1952-January 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Brian Watts on January 9th, 2023 at his beloved home in Ottawa South. Cherished son of Jean Terhune, he will be lovingly remembered by his sister Cathy McKim (Andy), his niece and nephew Robin and Trevor and his “little”...

Jan 9, 2023

Douglas Charles Gibson

Douglas Charles Gibson passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital early Monday morning, January 9, 2023 after having enjoyed very special Christmas holidays with his loving family.

Doug was born on February 6, 1940 to Louvina and Henry Gibson, in his beloved Montreal.  He was married to the...

Jan 9, 2023

Denise Baker est décédée le lundi 9 janvier, 2023 à l’âge de 75 ans.

Denise était la fille de feu Ronald Boisvenue et de feu Rose-Aimée (née Bédard). Epouse bien-aimée de Larry Baker. Chère soeur de feu Claudette Curry (Brian Curry), de Roger et de Robert (Pauline Bédard). Chère tante de David Curry (Claudia Lascelle) et grande...

Jan 8, 2023

MOREAU, Kristine (née Renton) (1967-2023) – Kristine passed away suddenly at the age of 55 on January 8, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born in Toronto to Michael and Myra Renton and was raised in Ottawa along with her brother and sister. She is predeceased by her mother Myra Renton and father-in-law Roger Moreau. Kristine...

Jan 7, 2023

Patrick died suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes at home in Kanata Ontario on January 7, 2023, doing one of the things he loved to do most, preparing a bonfire to enjoy with his friends. He was 61.

Patrick was the beloved son of the late Gordon and late Margaret Carson née Hicks, the loving brother of...

Jan 6, 2023

George Robert Whitney 1944-2023

George grew up travelling to Banff every summer in the 1950s with his parents Moxie and Jennifer, and an ever-expanding number of siblings. While Moxie’s orchestra played at the Banff Springs Hotel, George played with wildlife. This set the stage for his adventurous life.

In his youth George was a cowhand...

Jan 6, 2023

Marie F. Green

Sept. 27, 1930 – Jan. 6, 2023

Marie Flora Green (nee Skanes) was born in St. John’s, NL. She grew up there and on nearby Bell Island, one of ten siblings. She attended Memorial University, becoming a teacher. She earned an English degree later in life through the University of Waterloo. She and her husband of 66 years, Ralph, lived in Halifax, Montreal, Deep...

Jan 5, 2023

Baker – Clara Bessie

Retired, Civil Servant

Member, R.C.A.F for 4 years

Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in her 91st year.  Friend and loving partner for 56 years of Betty Brown.  Cherished sister of Bev Baker (Gail).  Loving aunt of Clara Steel...

Jan 3, 2023

Lockhard - Gayle

In hospital on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Lockhard. Dear mother of Laura Lockhard and Vickie Angus (Jeff). Loving Granny to Taylor, Brianna and Madison. Sister of the late Garth McLaren (late Marlene).

By request there will be no visitation or service. Those wishing may make memorial...

Jan 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother Joan Marie White (nee Shinnick) on January 2, 2023.

It was a bittersweet start to 2023 as we said good-bye.   We draw comfort in knowing that Mom is now at peace as she is re-united with Bernard (2012), her husband of 62...

Jan 1, 2023

John Crysdale

1954 -- 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John on April 21st, 2023 at the age of 69, after sudden complications from a rare auto-immune disease. John was the loving friend, partner and husband of Johanne Pineau-Crysdale for over 20 years; the cherishing father and grand-father to his...

Jan 1, 2023

DESJARDINS, Allen David - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allen Desjardins, beloved father, and successful business owner. Allen passed away on March 19, 2023. Allen was born in Eastview, now Ottawa to his parents Rene and Henriette Desjardins. Married to Paulette in 1961, they had three children, Michael (Denise), Julie (Giorgio), and Lisa....