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Tracy Lynn Harrington
Jan 1, 2026
Peacefully in hospital, on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in her 66th year with Shaun and Sue by her side. Cherished sister of Carol Melchior (late Lou), Richard (Cheri), Shaun (Sue) and Kelly/Karen (Al Wallace). Predeceased by her parents Gord and Irene Harrington and brothers Keith, Skip and Lee. Tracy is lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and her cherished...
Joyce Pauline Wakefield
Jan 1, 2026
It is with great sadness that the Wakefield family announces the death of Joyce Pauline Wakefield. “Nanny” passed away peacefully at home in Osgoode, Ontario on January 1, 2026, after a short illness.
Born in Sackville, New Brunswick to Frederick and Pauline (Lawrence) Doncaster on April 20, 1936, Joyce leaves behind her sons, Peter (Patricia) of Osgoode, Ontario and Derek (Charlene)...
Anthony Spoerri
Dec 31, 2025
Peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Ottawa at the age of 60.
Tony leaves behind his brother Andrew, nieces Meagan and Lindsay, nephew Curtis and his lifelong friend Darrell. Loving Godfather to Josiah whom he enjoyed visiting in Switzerland. He will be remembered for his love of everything outdoors, his camp in Lanark and his...
Neeltje "Nora" Patsouris (née Wijnsema)
Dec 30, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Beloved wife of Evangelos Patsouris. Predeceased by her parents Lammert Wijnsema and Helena Cornelia den Haan as well as her two sisters Maria Cornelia de Wit-Wijnsema and Jacoba Aalberta Wijnsema.
Survived and deeply missed by her extended family of cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews in the Netherlands and...
Alice Mathilda Burke (née Burt)
Dec 29, 2025
Alice Mathilda Burke in her 97th year, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at her home of 65 years in Malakoff, Ontario, with her daughter by her side.
Born on December 6, 1929, in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to the late David and Irene (Bowdridge) Burt.
Alice was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, grandmother,...
Olive Cecilia Belisle
Dec 28, 2025
Quietly on the evening of December 28 at St. Patrick’s Home in Ottawa, just days after her 98th birthday.
Born in Cornwall, Ontario to the late Leo Robidoux and the late Stella Dow, Olive was raised in Mille Roches, one of the Lost Villages flooded by the 1950s damming of the St. Lawrence Seaway to generate hydroelectric power.
Olive was predeceased by...
Michael Allan Elliott
Dec 28, 2025
Born in Ottawa on Sept. 9, 1944, Michael Allan Elliott was the son of Myfanwy Elliott and W.O.1 Michael J. McGuire, who was killed in a flying accident in 1944. In 1950, he was adopted by his stepfather, R.L. Elliott.
Despite his congenital disability, Michael graduated from the University of Windsor and then received a Master in Social Work from Carleton...
Ronalie Kathleen Bates
Dec 27, 2025
Sadly, gone now, Ronni will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by her sister, Julie Bates, her son Steven Brombach and Elise (Lapoint), her daughter Kirsten (Brombach) and Kirk Robinson, her 3 grandsons Julien and Charlie Brombach and Cole Robinson, extended family and dear friends. We were all gifted to have known her.
Born in Toronto to Joan (Cummins) of Ottawa...
Lawrence Joseph Lalonde
Dec 25, 2025
Lawrence Joseph Lalonde (Larry) passed away in Hospital on December 25, 2025 at the age of 72.
Larry was born on May 28, 1953 in Sudbury, Ontario.
He retired in 2002 from the City of Ottawa, Engineering.
Larry was a true Outdoorsman at heart with a deep passion for hunting, fishing and his precious antique cars. Larry was always thrilled to see wildlife...
Reginald Duncan Rosebrook
Dec 23, 2025
After a long illness, Reg passed away at home with family by his side.
Loving husband of June and father to Wendy Rosebrook (Mark Farrell)
Our thanks to the many dedicated health care professionals and the team that guided Reg and the family through this difficult time.
John Charley Luetchford
Dec 21, 2025
Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Saturday, December 21, 2025, following a brief illness, John Charley Luetchford passed away just three days shy of his 94th birthday.
Born in Ealing, England, and raised in Canterbury and Margate, Kent, John lived a life marked by curiosity, adventure, and devotion to his family. He was married for 52 years to his beloved...
William Allan Rump
Dec 21, 2025
William Allan Rump (“Wild Bill”)
Our beloved father, William Allan Rump, affectionately known as “Wild Bill,” passed away peacefully in hospital on December 21, 2025, at the age of 75, with his family by his side.
He is lovingly remembered by his children Jamie (Kelly) and Kelly (Pat); his granddaughters Kayleigh and Kelseigh; and his bonus grandchildren Kole, Tanner, Rylee and Tanner.
Bill...
Thelma Cartwright-Hopwood
Dec 19, 2025
Leaves behind son Peter Hopwood (Kitimat, BC), daughter Catherine Hopwood (Ottawa), son-in-law Thomas Balint (Ottawa), sister Pauline (Newcastle-on-Tyne), and many nieces and nephews and extended family in the U.K. and Ottawa. Pre-deceased by husband Peter Hopwood, son James (Jim) Hopwood, and three sisters (Joan, Patricia, Elaine).
Born in Byker, Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1933, Thelma moved to Ottawa in 1957 with her Canadian...
Edward Franklin Pope
Dec 17, 2025
Passed away peacefully in the presence of his eldest son and caregiver at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, December 17, 2025.
Frank was born into a farm family having roots in Prince Edward County and Halton County Ontario. He graduated as an Aggie from Guelph University, continuing his studies with master’s degree field work in entomology, but leaving with a...
Hildi Sauvé
Dec 17, 2025
Sauvé, Hildegarde “Hildi"
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hildegarde “Hildi" Sauvé on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children.
Hildi was born in Pictou, Nova Scotia, on October 21, 1949.Beloved daughter of the late Chester and Lois Lambertson. Loving mother of Jean-Paul, Anna (Pavel Kazanov), Nicole, and Adam (Shawna Reddie). Proud...
Heather Amelia McDowall
Dec 15, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Heather Amelia McDowall.
Heather, aged 79, passed suddenly but peacefully on Monday, December 15th while cross country skiing with close friends. Her passing was quick and without suffering, and her last moments were spent surrounded by nature, doing what she loved and with friends who loved her.
Heather will be deeply...
Joseph Bela Lendvay-Zwickl
Dec 15, 2025
Joseph Bela Lendvay-Zwickl—known to friends as Joe and to his soccer family as Jóska—passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 80. He lived a full and adventurous life, and he did it with charm, wit, and a twinkle in his eye.
Born in Szeged, Hungary on September 28, 1945, Joe made the journey to Canada by ship in...
Shirley Joyce McInnis
Dec 13, 2025
Shirley Joyce McInnis (née Sabean) passed away peacefully with family by her side at Bridlewood Trails Retirement Home, Kanata, on December 13, 2025, at the age of 92 years. Predeceased by her husband Robert McInnis, parents Walter and Blanche Sabean, sister Adeline Burns, and brother Donald Sabean. Lovingly remembered by her children Pamela (Ron), Walter (May), Elaine (Dave), and Lorraine...
Lynus David Joseph Butler
Dec 13, 2025
Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Hospital on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 72.
Loving husband and best friend of Shelley Badham for 40 years. Survived by his brother Al (late Sue), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and his dog Dexter. Predeceased by his father, Vincent, mother Mabel, and sister Linda Kranzusch (Ray)
Family and friends are invited to...
Sheila Gertrude Donahue
Dec 13, 2025
Sheila Donahue, 71, of Ottawa, Ontario, passed away on December 13, 2025, surrounded by family.Daughter of the late Rita ( Best) and John Donahue. Stepdaughter of the late Lorne Francis MacDonald.She was preceded in death by her beloved partner, Gordon MacDonald. She leaves behind siblings Barbara Gagne (Rick), Colleen Donahue (Jeff Campbell), and Jackie Schultz (Garry), Wayne MacDonald ( Wanda),...
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