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Gordon Richard Ball
Feb 4, 2026
Ball, Gordon Richard passed away suddenly in Park Place Retirement Residence on February 4, 2026 at the age of 80 years. He was predeceased by his wife Marguerite ‘Maggie’ Ball (Dugal) in 2022. Gordon will be missed by his sister Lorraine Jarvis (John Jarvis), bothers David Ball (Terri Ball) and Norman Ball (Karen Sigvaldason). He will be remembered by the...
Nancy Isherwood
Feb 2, 2026
Ottawa - Nancy Isherwood, 86, passed away peacefully Monday, February 2, 2026.
She was predeceased by her husband James Isherwood.
She is survived by her son Jason, grand children Justin, Cassia and Liam, daughter-in-law Nathalie, and her brother John and niece Caroline.
Born and raised in England, beloved daughter of George and Myra Wildman, she lived in England until moving to Ottawa in...
Isabella Weir
Feb 2, 2026
Isabella passed away peacefully Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at the Civic Hospital, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born in St Mary, Jamaica, West Indies to the late Lucy Newland and John Weir. Loving mother of Deborah (Debbie), Renford Jr. "Mr. Bojangles" and cherished grandmother of Malakai. Predeceased by daughter, Jacqueline, and siblings Deval, Donnie, Norma, Sonny, Joshua, Lizoney, and Ivan.
Survived...
Karen Payne (née Boyd)
Feb 2, 2026
Peacefully at her home on Monday, February 2, 2026 in her 80th year. Karen was the devoted and beloved wife of Lawrence Payne for 57 wonderful years, and a deeply loving mother to Ian, David, and Jill. She was a proud and cherished grandmother who adored her grandchildren Kelsey, Destin, and Dylan, each of whom brought her immense joy.
Karen will...
Vincent Roger St Pierre
Feb 2, 2026
Vincent Roger St Pierre (Vince) passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2026, at the age of 74.
Predeceased by his parents, Irene Struthers and Wilfred St Pierre, and his beloved son, Alex St Pierre. Vince is survived by his loving wife, Svitlana Zhernovnikova; his children, Andre St Pierre (Erin Munro) and Elisabeth St Pierre (Jason Hopkins); and his cherished...
Alexandre Wall
Feb 1, 2026
It is with immense grief that the family announces the passing of Alexandre Wall on Sunday February 1st, 2026, in Ottawa at the age of 25 after a long and difficult battle with mental illness.
Alexandre will be greatly missed by his parents Pierre Wall and Elaine Proulx, his brother Emeric, his extended family, and the many friends who supported him.
He...
Stella Mary Bowen (née Penwarden)
Jan 30, 2026
Our beloved Stella Mary passed on peacefully in her sleep, with a smile, under the gentle morning light of the Snow Moon.
Predeceased by her devoted husband Merton Bowen and her dearest son Peter; her parents Robert James Penwarden and Charlotte Stanyer; her sister Dorothy (Penny) Ford (Eric) of Burlington ON; her brothers Garfield Penwarden (Pearl) and Robert Arnold Penwarden (Constance),...
Dorothy Helen Gray
Jan 30, 2026
Dorothy Helen Gray (née Cameron)
July 10, 1941 – January 30, 2026
Dorothy Helen Gray (née Cameron) passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 84.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald Gray, her parents, Gladys Evelyn Cameron (Duff) and Charles Cameron, and her in-laws, Harold and Rae Gray. Dorothy is survived by her loving son, Stuart (Guy), sisters-in-law Linda...
Barbara Dell
Jan 30, 2026
DELL, Barbara A. E. (nee Holgate)
Passed away peacefully at home on Friday January 30, 2026 with her family by her side.
Born October 28, 1936, Barb was 89, the daughter of the late Harold and Helen Holgate. Predeceased in 2019 by her husband of over 60 years, the late Wayne Dell, Barb is lovingly remembered by their daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer...
Wonda Minerva McNeely
Jan 29, 2026
McNeely, Wonda Minerva
(nee Tysick)
Passed away peacefully at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Arnold McNeely. Loving mother to Dale Tysick, Jim (Elnora) and Mike McNeely. Proud grandmother of Erin (Rick), Kara, Kyle (Sarah), Emma (Ryan) and great-grandmother of Lincoln, Kennedy, Tegan, Jenna, Timothy, Brody, Elliott and Indiana. Fondly remembered...
Alain Decroux
Jan 29, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Alain Henri Marie Decroux, who died peacefully on January 29,2026.
Alain leaves behind his loving wife, Ardith, his devoted son, Jean-Michel, his daughter-in-law, Shannon and five beloved grandchildren; Austin, Jaxyn, Teagan, Kael and Avalee. He is also remembered by his sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins living in France and Mexico,...
Kevin Seabrooke
Jan 29, 2026
Peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, laughter and music, Kevin (Anthony) Seabrooke, devoted husband for 55 years of Frances Seabrooke (nee Doddy) of Perth Australia, loving father of Josh (Karen), Amy (Ronan), and Naomi (Jeff). Adoring and doting Papa to Sarah, Adele and Mia. Predeceased by parents Norman and Verna Seabrooke (nee Laffin) and sister Norma. Survived by sisters Karen, Lana...
Raymond Leonard Cunningham
2026
Raymond Leonard Cunningham
January 29, 2026
Our beloved Ray passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 29, surrounded by love and comforted by the music of his favourite bluegrass guitarist, Doc Watson.
Born in 1942, Ray was raised in Bocabec, New Brunswick by his parents, Josie and Marvin, along with his siblings Leighton (Helen), Wayne, Dale (Lynn), Marilyn (late John), and...
Sheila Jean Prince
Jan 28, 2026
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Sheila Jean Prince, who died peacefully under the compassionate care of the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre care team on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Words alone cannot express how grateful Sheila’s family is, of the quality care she received while at the Royal.
Born a red head, on October 9, 1935...
Carol Jean Schwarz
Jan 27, 2026
Carol Schwarz passed away peacefully on January 27th at the age of 92. She is pre-deceased by her husband Matthias, sister Patricia Camelon, and brother Gerry Shannon. She is survived by Kathy Schwarz, Carol Anne Rainsford (Tom), Maria Schwarz (Wayne), and John Schwarz (Nicole). She will be remembered fondly by her grandchildren Nathan, Heather, Ethan, Owen and Justin, and many...
Doreen Marie Slingerland
Jan 25, 2026
SLINGERLAND, Doreen Marie (née Gorr)
15 February 1933 – 25 January 2026
Surrounded by loving family, Doreen left this life on January 25, 2026 after living for many years with the challenges of Parkinson’s disease. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank, and by her brother, William Gorr. Her memory will be cherished by her daughters Lynn Verner (Rob), Joyce Slingerland (Richard...
Lindsay Parker Harrington
Jan 24, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Lindsay announce her sudden passing on January 24th, 2026 while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. The tragic and unexpected passing has compounded the grief for family, friends and everyone whose lives she touched.
She was truly a special person. Her graduation from Fenelon Falls Secondary School (top of class, valedictorian) was...
June MacDonald
Jan 24, 2026
Passed away peacefully in Ottawa, Ontario on January 24, 2026, born in Hull, Quebec on June 29, 1932.
Remembered by her children: Karen, Thomas, Jennifer, and David, as well as grandchildren: Alison, Heather, Catherine, Michael, Emilie, and Benjamin.
A celebration of June's life will be held on Sunday February 15, 2026, from 6pm to 8pm at Tubman Funeral Homes Garden Chapel (3440...
Dr. Sharon Catherine Caughey
Jan 23, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Catherine Caughey at her home, surrounded by her family, on January 23, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Throughout her journey, she maintained an active and optimistic spirit, spending her days enjoying bike rides along the Rideau River with her husband, hosting video calls with her boys, and...
San Power
Jan 23, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved San. Passed away peacefully at home, with her husband by her side, on January 23, 2026, at the age of 50.
Leaving to mourn, with the most precious memories are her adoring, loving husband Fonce and her four treasured stepchildren Aidan, Jacob, Sarah and Isaiah, who...
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