Obituaries

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Michael Sean Cullen

Michael Sean Cullen

Jan 9, 2024

The Cullen family is deeply saddened to share that Mike passed away, suddenly, while fly fishing in Patagonia, Argentina.

Beloved husband of Donna, father to Aaron (Daria) and Morgan (Lauchlan), and grandfather to Poppy and Nola. He is survived by two brothers Tom (Marilyn) and Pat (Susan) Cullen, as well as sister Susan (Brian MacLean). He is mourned by many friends,...

Lois Wrightsell

Lois Wrightsell

Jan 9, 2024

Lois Wrightsell passed away peacefully at St. Patrick’s Home in Ottawa on January 9, 2024. 

 

Born June 22, 1945, to Herb and Jean Snowdon (deceased), Lois was raised in Calgary and later moved to Ottawa to work as a radiology technologist and raise her family. Loving wife to Tom, proud mother to Jennifer (Jeff Hughes), Jacqueline (Martyn Carver), and baby Michael...

William Keith Cavanagh

William Keith Cavanagh

Jan 8, 2024

 

Cavanagh, William Keith 

October 3, 1948 – January 8, 2024 

Retired W.O. RCAF. 

 

Passed peacefully surrounded by family at the Civic Hospital.  

Beloved husband of Elva (Moore) for 52 years. Devoted father of Jeffrey and Steven (Sarah). Proud grandpa of Jackson, Alexander, and Lyla. Keith was predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Amelia, and his brother Garry.  

He is survived by his siblings, Delores (Sonny...

Ida Glass

Ida Glass

Jan 7, 2024

 

GLASS, Ida (nee Jadwiga Harubin)September 24, 1930 – January 7, 2024

Ida died peacefully at the age of 93 at the Peter D. Clark home. Born in Montreal, longtime resident of Glen Robertson and Ottawa. Daughter of the late Antonina (Samul) and Antoni Charubin. Beloved wife of the late James Glass. Pre-deceased by sisters Jane Harkala, Regina Segeleski and...

James Jim MacPhee

James Jim MacPhee

Jan 2, 2024

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James (Jim) MacPhee, with his wife Yvonne and sons David and Daniel by his side, on January 2, 2024, at the age of 56.  

 Jim was predeceased by his mother Natalie and is survived by his father Bob (Carol), brother Bill (Mary), and sister Val.  He will be missed dearly by all...

Laurie Jane Ayliffe

Laurie Jane Ayliffe

Jan 2, 2024

With great sadness we announce the passing of Laurie. Beloved wife of Bill and loving mother to the predeceased Matthew and Robert. Doting grandmother of Kate. Dear sister to Anne (Peter) and Janet (Hamish). She will be dearly missed by her many nephews. Visitation will be held at Tubman Funeral Homes-Westboro Chapel, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt), on Saturday January...

Helene Lola LeBarron (nee Rivington)

Helene Lola LeBarron (nee Rivington)

Jan 1, 2024

 

After a brief illness, Helene passed away peacefully at Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice surrounded by her family on January 1, 2024.  Helene is predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Keith LeBarron.  She is the loving mother of Kathy (Rob) Webb, Greg (Christine) LeBarron, Joy (Rodney) Moors and the proud grandmother of  Matthew (Jess) Webb, Cameron (Katherine) Webb, Allison (TK)...

Deborah Jane Zieglgansberger

Deborah Jane Zieglgansberger

Dec 29, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we must announce the peaceful passing of Deborah Jane Zieglgansberger on December 29th. Deb will be missed and mourned by her husband, Pierre Gamache, her sons Charles (Melissa Wong) and Max, as well as her father George Zieglgansberger (Cari Houmann), her sisters Catherine and Barbara (Hector Tapia), her brothers Doug (Tanyalux) and John...

Marjorie O. Aubrey

Marjorie O. Aubrey

Dec 28, 2023

 

Aubrey, Marjorie O.

(nee Cutts)

 Passed away peacefully after visiting with her family on Thursday, December 28, 2023 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of 58 years to George E. Aubrey. Loving mother to Janice (Claude) and Gail (David). Marjorie was a very proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Dear sister of Doreen, Audrey, Doyle and Joyce. Friends may pay their...

Denyse Suzanne Madeleine Kozicki

Denyse Suzanne Madeleine Kozicki

Dec 27, 2023

 

Denyse Suzanne Madeleine Kozicki (née Courdin) passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 27, 2023 at her home at the Viva Barrhaven Retirement Community. 

 

Born on February 22, 1941 in Ottawa, Denyse was the only daughter and second of five children born to Rudolphe and Madeleine (née St. Jean) Courdin. She was predeceased by her parents and...

Riley Brent Cotter

Riley Brent Cotter

Dec 27, 2023

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the tragic death of our son and brother, Riley Cotter.

Parents Brent & Ellen and sister Tori are devastated by the loss of our Riley, who died at the Rideau River on December 27, 2023 at the age of 17. Riley will be greatly missed by his family, grandparents...

Joan Patterson

Joan Patterson

Dec 25, 2023

Joan Patterson, nee Campbell, peacefully passed away at her retirement residence on Christmas morning, at the age of 84 years.  Joan was born in Malta on August 6, 1939 but grew up in Hebburn (Newcastle) England.  Joan was predeceased by her baby brother Paul, her mother Maude, and her husband George Minaker (2012).  Joan and her first husband Bob moved...

Franco DeCarlo

Franco DeCarlo

Dec 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Franco DeCarlo on Saturday December 23, 2023 at the age of 84 years. Dear father of Ernesto DeCarlo, Anna (James Brunton) DeCarlo, Flavio (Lynn) DeCarlo and Mauro (Jennifer) DeCarlo. Loving nonno of 9 grandchildren. Dear brother of Carolina (Santino) Aiello, and Ermelinda (the late Maurizio) Carlucci and Antonia (Gino)...

Lorna McCurdy

Lorna McCurdy

Dec 22, 2023

 

 

 

It is with sadness, Lorna McCurdy, passed away peacefully at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 22, 2023 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Elgin McCurdy.  She was the loving and caring mother of the late Garry (Sheila), Tim (Pauline), Don (Barb) and Suzanne. Loving grandmother of Shawn (Catherine), James...

Charles Jasper Saunders

Charles Jasper Saunders

Dec 21, 2023

Charles Jasper Saunders passed away suddenly on December 21, 2023, in his 50th year. He was born on May 30, 1974, to Clifford Stewart Saunders and Norma Cheryl Shepherd.

Charles is survived by his loving wife Mary (née Camelon) and his two sons, Charles and William, his siblings Cheryl (Johnny) and Mithra (Mary), his father Cliff (Anne-Marie), and his best...

Bernice Evelyn McCaffrey

Bernice Evelyn McCaffrey

Dec 20, 2023

McCaffrey, Bernice Evelyn in her 95th year

 

Born in Richmond on June 5, 1929

Predeceased by Husband John Eldon McCaffrey. Loving wife for 64 years a marriage of true Love and Devotion.

Cherished Mother of Gail Lascelle (Denis), Irwin (Rosemary), James, Jean Bernice O’Connor. Dear and Special Grandma to Stephanie, Ryan, Chelsea, Caitlin, Brittany, Joseph (Deceased), Heath, Kara, and Teri.  Also,...

Diann Carolina Statham

Diann Carolina Statham

Dec 18, 2023

 

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Di-ann Statham (nee Sabetti) on December 18th, 2023 at the age of 83.

Daughter of the late Nicholas and Anne Sabetti. Predeceased by her husband Barry Statham, brother Nick Sabetti and grandson Zachary Statham-Souliere.

She will be forever missed by her loving sister Gloria Sabetti-Pinder (Mack). Her...

Jacob Andrew Knox

Jacob Andrew Knox

Dec 17, 2023

It is with extreme sadness that we find ourselves announcing the passing of Jacob Knox on December 17th at the young age of 32.

Son of the late Penny Knox, whom he missed dearly.

Leaving his legacy behind within his beautiful daughters Ayvah and Jade Knox with whom he shared with Shauna Larose, he will be forever missed.

May his...

Johannes Duncker

Johannes Duncker

Dec 17, 2023

Johannes (Hans) Duncker passed away suddenly on December 17, 2023 at age 93.

Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1930, he majored in Economics, obtaining a doctorandus degree, and was a student fencing champion. After moving to Ottawa in 1966, he worked in a number of federal government departments, ultimately serving many years as an oilseed price analyst at Agriculture...

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