Recent Obituaries

Jul 4, 2022

ARMSTRONG, Mary Emma

December 31, 1932 – July 4, 2022

Retired R.N.

Graduate Ottawa Civic Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1956A

Nursing Coordinator Operating Room OCH.

It is with heavy hearts that we sadly announce the...

Jul 3, 2022

Facchin – Emma Brie

Unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2022, age 33 years.  This bright light left behind the love of her life and fiancée Justin Stewart. She was an amazing and adored step-mother to Mason.  Mom and forever guardian of her precious Shnee.  She was the cherished only child to Bruno.   Deeply loved youngest...

Jul 2, 2022

Ron Saunders

1935-2022

Ron was granted his wings on July 2nd, 2022. Beloved husband of 64 years to Isobel (née Corrigan).

Ron was a water treatment specialist. He started his own company, ‘Ottawa Valley Salt Service’, in 1971. He ran a successful business for over 30 years and during that time...

Jul 1, 2022

LABRECQUE, RICHARD JOSEPH ROBERT (DICK)

With deepest sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved brother Richard at the Glebe Center on Friday, July 1, 2022, after a brief struggle with cancer.

He was born on Sept. 26, 1955, in Kingston, ON. He was predeceased by his father Lucien Labrecque (July 1991) and by his...

Jun 30, 2022

McBean, George Bernard “Geordie”

July 28, 1929 – June 30, 2022 (age 92)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George “Geordie” Bernard McBean in Ottawa on Thursday June 30th at the age of 92 years. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  George was the...

Jun 28, 2022

Bennett, Stewart Delmer

March 28, 1953 – June 28, 2022

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Stewart Delmer Bennett.  Stewart was born and raised on a farm in Foresters Falls, Ontario and continued his love of farming in Carp, where he worked for Doug...

Jun 28, 2022

Lafortune, Albert Larry

1947-2022

Passed away peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the age of 74.  Loving brother of Barry Lafortune (Sabina).  Cherished uncle of Al Lafortune.  Predeceased by his parents Albert and Hilda Lafortune.  Visitation will be held at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral...

Jun 27, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Noy announce her passing on June 27, 2022, in her ninety fifth year.

Jean was born in London, Ontario, the only child of William and Lillian Mowat.  She was devoted to her family and will be missed by her children Peggy (Bob), Peter, and Bill, her grandchildren;...

Jun 27, 2022

Merkley, Brent Richardson

August 26, 1949 - June 27,2022

On Monday, June 27, 2022, the world lost one of its finest citizens.  Brent was a true gentleman. He was the kindest, most caring, compassionate, witty and dependable man we had the pleasure of knowing. We were so...

Jun 27, 2022

On June 27, 2022, Joan Baycroft of Ottawa, Ontario died peacefully at home, aged 88 and surrounded by her family.

She will be remembered by John, her husband of 67 years, and her children: Michael (Barb), Sally (Michael), and Anne (Derek); grandchildren Jessica, and John (Jeannie); and her many friends.

Joan grew up in Yorkshire...

Jun 23, 2022

Soubliere, Robert “Boby” Emery

1957-2022

Passed away unexpectedly at the age of 64 on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in hospital surrounded by family.  Brother of Paul Soubliere (Lee Mutch), Kathryn Helmer (Irvin McLaughlin) (the late Allen Helmer), Glen Soubliere, the late Greg Soubliere and the late Kim Soubliere.  Fondly...

Jun 19, 2022

Tovell, Stephen James

Suddenly, on June 19, 2022, at age 53. Loving husband and best friend to Janet Tovell (nee Lauer). Adored father of Caleb Jackson and Olivia Christine Tovell. Beloved son of Jane Tovell (nee Honey) and the late Stan Tovell. Cherished brother of Cheryl Anich (Peter). Dear son-in-law of...

Jun 18, 2022

Hopkins, Warren Garnet

November 26, 1925 – June 18, 2022

It is with a sad heart that we announce Warren’s passing at the age of 96. Predeceased by his loving wife and best friend, Doris Ellen (nee Teal) and his cherished sister, Carol Kidwell. Dear...

Jun 16, 2022

Craig – Lynda Marilyn

Sadly, we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Lynda on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in her 75th year.  Beloved wife of Robert and cherished mother of Mary-Jane (Todd Thompson) and John (Kelly).  Loving grandmother of Olivia, Nathan and Brianna. Also survived by her sister-in-law Sharon Shouldice. She will also be...

Jun 16, 2022

Sharon Allen

(March 31, 1943 – June 16, 2022)

Sharon Peggy Allen, age 79, of Ottawa, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2022 peacefully in her sleep.  She was predeceased by her father, Edward “Eddy” Logan, her mother Maybelle and brother Gary, and left behind by her loving husband James “Jimmy” Allen (renowned...

Jun 16, 2022

McKeller, Carolyn

(nee Taylor)

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, husband Brian, son Ryan, and daughter Lyndsay. Loving grandmother of Zoey, Ethan and Brooklyn. Daughter of Esther and sister of Catherine, Linda and the late Michael. Remembered by relatives and family near and far. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Heart &...

Jun 15, 2022

Nixon – Stan

Peacefully at home as per his wishes, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in his 78th  year. Loving husband of 54 years to Pat (nee Jones). His pride and joy were his family, sons Jeremy and Heather; Jeff and Lauralee; and grandchildren Hugh, Kayla, Caroline, Carson and Brayden.  Stan was the beloved son...

Jun 15, 2022

Coulshaw – Audrey (née Leichnitz)

Passed away peacefully at Carleton Lodge on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in her 91st year. Widow of Rex Coulshaw. Survived by her daughter Stephanie and grandson Charles Downey. Daughter of the late Julius and Ida (Boelke) Leichnitz Predeceased by her sisters Ruth, Dorothy, Edith, Elda, Augusta, Myrtle; and her brothers...

Jun 13, 2022

Dear Friends,

It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Mr. Francis Jayagoda, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on June 13, 2022.

Diplomat, raconteur, and bon vivant, “Don Francis” is survived by his wife Padma, daughters Inoka and Veronica, and sons-in-law Barry and Senaka. “Papa” will...

Jun 13, 2022

Eleanor ‘Grace’ Green

October 18,1932-June 13,2022

Grace Green, (Nee Dawe) passed away peacefully in her 90th year on Monday June 13th, 2022.

She was born in her beloved St. John’s, Newfoundland and relocated at 17 to Toronto, Ontario. Grace raised her family in Willowdale, and after 19 years with...