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Viola Martin
Dec 6, 2024
Viola Grace Martin passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2024 at the Medex Nursing Home in Ottawa. Viola was born April 26,1938. She lived in Westboro most of her life.
Dear Daughter of the late Ben and Dorothy Bradley of Westboro. Sister of predeceased brothers Wallace (Jean), Gordon (Betty), Russell (Mickey) and Orval (Shirley). Also predeceased by sisters Dorothy Heaslip (Robert),...
John David O'Keefe
Dec 5, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David O’Keefe, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who left us peacefully on December 5, 2024.
David spent his life dedicated to family, faith and community. He was a loving husband to his wife of many years Grace (Shane) and a devoted father to Carolyn (Richard Seager), Texas, Julie (Greg...
Gerald Clairmont
Nov 30, 2024
After a short, but courageous fight Gerry “GerBear” Clairmont passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the age of 67, his beautiful wife Kathy-O steadfastly by his side.
In typical Gerry fashion, he continued to work throughout his treatment until the very end. A staple at Barrhaven Ford (Dan Murphy) for 30+ years, cancer wasn’t going to keep him...
Bernice Carol Boersma
Nov 30, 2024
With broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of the beloved matriarch of the Boersma family, Bernice Carol Boersma (née Beddington), on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Bernice was the loving mother to Brian (Nicole) and Chandra (Ian), and a cherished Nana to Brayden, Jakob, Nathan, Ethan, and Zachary. These five grandsons were her greatest joy and source of pride.
She was predeceased...
Andre Normand Longchamps
Nov 30, 2024
At the age of 81, Andre Normand Longchamps of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2024.
Andre is survived by his wife, Janice Longchamps (nee Cormier) of 46 years and his three children, Stephanie (Daryl), Lisa, and Trisha (Greg), and his grandchild, Kathryn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donalda and Arthur Longchamps and his siblings, Marcel,...
Stephen Foster Purdy
Nov 29, 2024
Steve passed away suddenly but peacefully on November 29th, 2024, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital at the age of 74.
He is survived by his loving family: wife Mary, sisters-in-law Barbara Purdy and Anna Kennedy, niece Gillian (Randy), nephews Ryan (Dinah) Purdy, Geoffrey, and Adam Kennedy, great-niece Cecilia, and great-nephews Zachary, Gavin, and Eli. Steve will be sadly missed by Sheila...
Gloria Jean Davis
2024
We announce with broken hearts the passing of Gloria on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the age of 79.
Precious wife and best friend of Eldon (Fudd) Davis for 62 years. Cherished mother of Dean (Trudy), and Debbie. Treasured Grandmother of Joshua (Teri-Lynn), Riley (Nicole), Brennan, Sierra (Jordan Taylor), and Gabriel (Meghan) Monaghan, and Brittney and Tyler Davis. Amazing Great-Grandmother of...
André Jean-Claude Joseph Blais
Nov 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of André Blais announces his sudden, yet peaceful passing at home on November 27, 2024. André was a devoted husband and a caring, protective father who cherished his family deeply.
Known for his exceptional skills in various trades, he found immense joy in camping, boating, and spending time outdoors. When he wasn't fixing...
William "Bill" Gardner
Nov 25, 2024
William (“Bill”) Palmer Gardner was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on January 20, 1953 to James Hamilton Gardner and MaryAnn Palmer Gardner. On November 25, 2024, Bill died peacefully at home in Ottawa, held in the loving embraces of his wife and children. He was 71 and death was the culmination of a prolonged struggle with cancer at the root of...
Sylvia Grayson Hall
Nov 24, 2024
"Sylvia Grayson Hall (nee Duff) the love of my life passed peacefully. Courageous, fearless and thoughtful to the end. I am so proud to have known her. Forty years it took me to find her and it was worth the wait. Her humour never wavered. She taught me how to be strong and kind. She leaves behind her sister Valerie,...
Dorothy Evelyn Stoiber
Nov 23, 2024
Dorothy Evelyn Stoiber (née McCormick) 93 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at her residence Thorncliffe Place on November 23, 2024.
Dorothy is survived by her children Randy Fouchard (spouse Judy), Gerry Fouchard (spouse Christine), Cindy Sullivan (spouse Arnold), Mark Stoiber (spouse Marie-Eve), beloved grandchildren John, Scott, Shawn, Matthew (spouse Shawna), Shane (deceased) Leah (Fiancé Tyler), Crystal,...
Gail Helen Attfield
Nov 23, 2024
Gail Helen Attfield R.N. (nee Fisher)
It is with great sadness that we announce Gail’s passing on November 23, 2024 at the age of 85 at her residence, Almonte Country Haven.
Gail Attfield was born on November 29, 1938, to William and Leah (Carter) Fisher, in Ottawa. She was a beloved sister to Bill Fisher (Gladys); loving mother to Deborah Marson (David),...
Irene Berthe Williams
Nov 23, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Williams on Nov. 23, 2024 at the age of 94. Her two daughters Evelyn Jost and Sonia Williams (Bill Buchanan) were by her side.
We are grateful for the loving care of staff on the assisted living floor at Maplewood Retirement Community, for the Ontario Health at Home palliative...
Audrey Rachel May Alexander
Nov 22, 2024
Alexander/Guigues, Audrey
Audrey Rachel May, the 10th of 14 children to the late Reg and Isabel Sisson.
Loving wife for 42 years to the late Johnny Guigues (OFD) and caring wife to the late Bob Alexander for 10 years.
Chosen parent to David (Shannon) and Karen Branch (Richard). Nan to Audrey Guigues, great grandmother to Aurora.
Survived by brothers Allan (Pauline), Bruce (late Ethel),...
Wendy Marshall
Nov 22, 2024
After a long and courageous battle with cancer Wendy completed her journey to Heaven on November 22, 2024. A kind and gentle woman who easily made many friends. Her Dalhousie Lake cottage was her happy place, a refuge from urban life and cancer treatments. A place of peace and quiet, glasses of wine with ice of course and many laughs...
William Douglas Parks
Nov 22, 2024
Peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Betty (Fitzmaurice). Dear father of Bill (Anne), Doug (Monica), Dale (Karen), Jim (Sheila) and Debbie Parks. Loving grandfather of Cassandra, William, Ava, Cole, Jonathon, Micheal, Jim, Lisa-Marie, Kevin, Bradly; great grandfather of Brantley, Praise, Emma, Brynleigh, Silas, William and Lydia.
Also survived by his sister June...
André Napoleon Neveu
Nov 21, 2024
On Thursday, November 21st, 2024, Andre Napoleon Neveu, peacefully passed away. He was 73 years old.He leaves behind, his wife Mary Ann, his daughter Tania, and his two stepsons Paul and Robert, his grandchildren, Danny, Hamed, Jasmine, and Leila, his siblings, Roland (Monique), Emile (Ann), Claude, Nicole (Bill), Robert and Jean (Jacques). He Wii be sorely missed by his many...
James Theodore Slobodian
Nov 21, 2024
Our dear dad passed away quietly and comfortably on November 21 at the age of 94. He was blessed to be well loved all of his life and loved life in return. He had a happy life. Educated at Ottawa Tech, he always loved to work with his hands, in the labs at the National Research Council and then Atomic...
Kelly Therien
Nov 19, 2024
Kelly Gilmour Therien born on April 25th, 1973, passed away peacefully at the age of 51, at home on November 19th, 2024, with family and her beloved dog, Clover by her side. Predeceased by her father David Gilmour, beloved uncle Ed Wolkowycki (Monica), and dear friend Sabrina Saarinen Burri. Survived by her loving daughters Emelina and Analisa Therien. Lovingly remembered...
Lance Drummond
Nov 17, 2024
LCol (Ret) Richard Neville Lance Drummond
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Lance. Lance passed away peacefully and gracefully at the age of 86. Lance was predeceased by his wonderful wife, Joan. He is survived by his brothers, Jack (Elvie) and Don (Nancy), his daughter, Terry (Tim) and son,...
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