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Ainsley Gordon MacDonald
Nov 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon MacDonald announces his passing on November 24, 2025, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital at the age of 60. Gord will be dearly missed by his three brothers and sisters-in-law: Angus (Janet), Gregory (Billie), and Murray (Terri). He will be remembered by his nieces and nephew: Laura, Christine (Babak Maghsoudloo), Jacob,...
Frederick Carl Webber
Nov 24, 2025
Frederick (Fred) Carl Webber, 71, of Ottawa, ON, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born November 16, 1954, in Sparland, Illinois.
Fred grew up in Sparland, Illinois, son to Richard and Julie Webber. Fred attended Western Illinois University where he attained his degree in Agriculture. Fred began his career in the USDA PACA...
Allan Alexander Carswell
Nov 21, 2025
Allan A. Carswell, 90, of Oreland, PA passed away on November 21, 2025 at Abington Jefferson Hospital. He was born on 11/1/1935 in Ottawa, Canada to James Everett and Vera Mae. Allan is survived by Joy, his sweetheart and wife of 67 years, and his brother, Garnet (Lois). He was a loving father to Jan Becker (John), Brent (Rita), Paul...
Sheila Elizabeth Port
Nov 21, 2025
Sheila Elizabeth Port, born March 18, 1945, passed away on November 21, 2025. A good friend described her beautifully by saying 'she had more life than anyone I knew.' Sheila lived life to its fullest with grace and dignity.
Her loving husband, Peter, daughters Tammy and Bonnie, sons-in-law Joe and Frank, grandchildren Patrick and Byron will all miss her greatly.
Sheila enjoyed...
Sheila Mary McGovern
Nov 21, 2025
Peacefully, on Friday, November 21, 2025, at age 73. Predeceased by parents Lois Anne McGovern (née Latham) and Taylor Joseph McGovern. Sheila will be greatly missed by her five sisters: Kathleen, Maureen, Maggie (John Manson), Patricia (Guy Talevi), and Teresa. She also leaves behind her niece Suchada (Clint Whiteman), nephews Gabriel, Ryan, and Brendan, and great-nephews Devin, Alric, and Zander....
James Donald (Don) Lafontaine
Nov 20, 2025
James Donald “Don” Lafontaine of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend whose profound love for others was inspiring. His faith in Jesus guided every part of his life, and he shared that faith with sincerity and conviction. He brought many people to God and his family takes...
William Stephen Shurben
Nov 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William (“Bill”) Stephen Shurben on November 19, 2025, at the Ottawa General Hospital, following a short but difficult battle with cancer. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on April 17, 1956, Bill spent most of his life in Ottawa.
Beloved husband of Karen Shurben (née Cook), loving father of Nick (Laura) and...
Gail Pepler
Nov 18, 2025
JOAN GAIL PEPLER (née Purdy)
January 18,1933 to November 18, 2025
Gail passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and family, at her home in Manotick at 92 years of age.
She was predeceased by her devoted and loving husband, Roger Pepler (2000). They were married in October 1956 and they had four beloved daughters: Pam (Stephen) Campbell, Gail (Geof) Bailey, Andrea Pepler, and...
Pauline Mary Carnahan
Nov 17, 2025
Pauline Mary Carnahan, affectionately known as Polly, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at the age of 85, at Queensway Carleton Hospital (ALC) in Ottawa, Ontario, after a long and courageous battle with COPD.
Born on November 26, 1939, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, to Isaac and Bride Sheppard. Even at an early age Polly’s life was defined by her devotion...
Evelyn Alberta Bishop
Nov 16, 2025
Evelyn Alberta Bishop (née Sherwood), 97, of Ottawa, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital. She was born on November 15, 1928, in Upham, New Brunswick, to the late Clifford and Hazel Sherwood.
Evelyn graduated from the Rothesay Consolidated School and went on to complete her nursing training at the Saint John General Hospital. She...
Margot Elizabeth Haydon
Nov 14, 2025
Margot Elizabeth Haydon
April 10, 1937 — November 14, 2025
Margot Elizabeth Haydon, at age 88, died peacefully with her children by her side and surrounded by love on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Medex LTC in Ottawa, Ontario.
She was predeceased by her parents Earl and Mary Bradley, her husband Peter, her brother-in-law Andrew, her sister-in-law Mary, her nephew Andrew, and...
Dr. Kenneth George Davey
Nov 12, 2025
In loving memory of Dr. Kenneth George Davey, a distinguished scientist, mentor and storyteller, who passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Born in Chatham, Ontario, Ken knew he wanted to be a scientist from a young age. Fueled by determination and a fascination with the natural world, he earned a BSc and an MSc in zoology from...
Colleen Barbara O'Meara
Nov 11, 2025
Peacefully, Colleen passed away at home in her 74th year on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Colleen will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Mike Reichhelt, and her two fur babies, Parker and Bridget.
Predeceased by her parents Joan (née Gorman) and Joseph O’Meara of Ottawa. Survived by her devoted sisters Christine (Paul), Cathy (John),...
Richard Clarence Lefebvre
Nov 10, 2025
With love, we announce the passing of Richard Clarence Lefebvre on November 10, 2025, at the age of 88. Richard will be remembered for his warmth, generosity, and the love he shared with family and friends throughout his life. He leaves behind his devoted partner of 15 years, Poppy Karamanou, his two sons, Anthony and Jeffrey Lefebvre, and his cherished...
Garry Montgomery
Nov 10, 2025
William Garry Montgomery, devoted husband, loving father, adoring grandfather, caring uncle, and loyal friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, November 10th, 2025 at the age of 85. Garry was born in Malakoff, near Ottawa, to Merton Eber Montgomery and Ruby Pearl Montgomery (née Marshall). Growing up as a farmer, in a community of farmers, his love of...
Susan Louise Maxwell
Nov 9, 2025
Susan Louise Maxwell (1951-2025)
The family and friends of Sue Maxwell (née Butler) are heartbroken to announce that Sue passed away at home in Ottawa on November 9th, 2025 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Sue died in the same way she lived – gently, peacefully, and with grace.
Sue grew up in Ottawa and attended Glebe Collegiate Institute. Her love...
George Githii
Nov 7, 2025
George Githii-passed away surrounded by family on November 7th in his 89th year after a brief illness. In December of last year, he and his daughter moved into his youngest son’s home. The last year of life was surrounded by family and close friends, in moments full of joy, laughter, love and prayer.
George Githii born in Kenya. Father of Ngatho...
Dr. Joseph Ryan Morrissy
Nov 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Joseph Ryan Morrissy, formerly of London, Ontario, in Ottawa, Ontario, on November 7, 2025.
Dr. Morrissy was born in Liverpool, England, on February 17, 1937, to Dr. John Morrissy and Mary (née Kearney) Morrissy. Joe was the eldest of six children, Mary, Sheila, Patricia (Walter), John (Maureen), and Donal...
Bruce Drysdale
Nov 7, 2025
On Friday, November 7th, we lost a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a truly remarkable man who loved with all his heart, as we loved him. He was surrounded by love and had family at his side. We will celebrate his beautiful life of goodness, integrity, and generosity.
He was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Effie Drysdale of Westport, Ontario,...
Katherine Lois Charles (née Kuntz)
Nov 6, 2025
With full hearts and deep sadness, the family of Lois Charles announces her passing on November 6, 2025, after a short illness.
Beloved wife of the late Gordon Charles (2008), Lois was a devoted and steady presence in the lives of her children: David, Michael (Caitlyn McKenzie), and Elizabeth (Kyle Hurtubise). She took immense joy in being “Nana” to Zackary, Delaney,...
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