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Barbara Mary Davidson

Barbara Mary Davidson

Dec 11, 2023

It is with deep regret that we share the passing of Barbara Mary Davidson. After a series of health issues, she left this world peacefully on December 11th, 2023, with her loving husband, Iain Davidson, by her side. Barbara was the eldest of 10 children, loving Mother of Darin and Susan Blanchard, Stepmother to Bruce and Katherine Davidson, Grandmother to...

Sandra Bassett

Sandra Bassett

Dec 10, 2023

 

Sandra Kathrin Bassett

Sandra died, at peace following a short illness and surrounded by her family, on December 10. She was born in rural Wales and spoke only Welsh until she was eight years old. She went on to complete a double honours degree in English and Education and taught English, specializing in children’s literature, in Manchester, England and in Carleton...

Marsha Deyell

Marsha Deyell

Dec 10, 2023

 

Deyell - Marsha

May 3, 1950 – December 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marsha Deyell in hospital.  Dear mother of Sean (Rebecca) and Tracy, survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Orville and Elsie Vernon and brother John Vernon. A deeply caring person, Marsha was a lifelong exemplar...

Brian Franklin Graff

Brian Franklin Graff

Dec 9, 2023

 

Beloved son of the late Margaret Graff and husband of Dianna (Dee) Lefebvre Graff. The irony is not lost on this family. He has come full circle. Raised on Cambridge St until high school in Ottawa’s Centertown, Brian passed peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital (Bruyere), blocks from his family’s first home. Over the last four months, with his family...

Franklin David McAllum

Franklin David McAllum

Dec 9, 2023

 

Peacefully in hospital on Saturday December 9th, 2023, with his children and grandchildren by his side. Predeceased by his wife and best friend of 56 years, Audrey (nee McFadden). Much loved Dad of Jennifer (Chris) Chaput, David McAllum and Christine (Adam) Vaughan and very proud Grandpa to Ellen and Jane Chaput and Owen and Lara Vaughan. While his greatest...

James (Jim) Michael Neelin

James (Jim) Michael Neelin

Dec 7, 2023

James “Jim” Michael Neelin died peacefully in his sleep December 7, 2023 having recently celebrated his 93rd birthday with family. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Lisa (EJ), sons Peter (Kim) and David (Kerry), and daughter-in-law Lyndal. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 70 years, Elisabeth “Betty” Neelin and his son Michael....

Kenneth Gregory Paul Vanderhooft

Kenneth Gregory Paul Vanderhooft

Dec 7, 2023

With sadness, the family announces that Ken passed away peacefully in hospital on December 07, 2023, with family by his side, after an over two year battle with cancer.  Brother to Dwayne and Sharon, as well as Mary (Joe), Wilfred, Bill (Ann), John (Joanne), Stewart, Lydia (Mike), Andrew (Jess), Daniel.  Predeceased by his father Abraham, mother Helena, and stepfather Harry.  Survived by his...

Irene Hebert

Irene Hebert

Dec 7, 2023

 

Irene Hebert

January 7, 1955 - December 7, 2023.

“Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.”

C.S. Lewis

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Irene (Chartrand) Hebert, 68, of Stittsville on Thursday December 7, 2023 after a brief battle with lung cancer. 

She will be dearly missed by her loving...

Patricia Ramsay

Patricia Ramsay

Dec 7, 2023

 

Ramsay, Patricia

Peacefully at Southbridge Kemptville on Thursday, December 7, 2023 in her 93rd year.  Beloved wife of the late Keith Ramsay (February 13, 2023). Dear mother of Deborah Beaudoin, Bruce, Cathy Sleeth (Andy) and David (Ilona). Predeceased by her son Robert.

Loving grandmother of Mark, Karen, Jordan, Nicholas, Michael, Jamie; and great grandmother of Ethan, Wilson, Olivia and...

Doris Ruby Plummer (nee Taylor)

Doris Ruby Plummer (nee Taylor)

Dec 5, 2023

 

Doris Ruby Plummer (nee Taylor) 1928-2023

“Though Earth holds many splendours,Wherever I may die,I know to what brown countryMy homing thoughts will fly."

Peacefully at Starwood Long Term Care home on Dec 5 at the age of 95.  Doris was born on the family farm, “Sunnyside” near Cowra, New South Wales, Australia, the child of Reg Taylor and Mary...

Marie Olga Rayman

Marie Olga Rayman

Dec 5, 2023

 

Marie (Norma) Olga Rayman passed away peacefully at her home in Nepean on December 5th, 2023. Born in Georgetown, Guyana on May 29th, 1929.  Beloved wife of 44 years to the late Nazeer A. Rayman, with whom she is now reunited. Cherished mother of Paul Rayman (Rose Lee), Dale Rayman, and Ruth Rayman (Keith Anderson). Devoted grandmother to Brooks...

George Edison Giles

George Edison Giles

Dec 5, 2023

 

 

Giles, George Edison

Suddenly at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband of Eva (Card).  He will be lovingly remembered by many friends, relatives and neighbours.    Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars on Friday, December 15th from 11 am until...

Jessie Christine Pretty

Jessie Christine Pretty

Dec 2, 2023

Jessie Christine Pretty (née Cameron) passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Saturday December 2, 2023, at the age of 96 with family by her side.

 

Jessie was born in Montreal QC on April 7, 1927, and was predeceased by her loving husband Gordon Alan Pretty. 

 

Lovingly remembered by her son Ken, grandchildren Jacob, Connor, Colby...

Ross Douglas Ward

Ross Douglas Ward

Dec 1, 2023

Ross Douglas Ward died at his home in Ottawa, Ontario on Friday the 1st of December 2023 at the age of 77.  He was born in Oshawa, Ontario on the 26th of November 1946.  He is predeceased by his cherished wife, Cynthia Lou Ward (d. 3 February 2018).  Doug and Cindy were married on 27 July 1974, a partnership lasting...

Sunita Mukerji (née Sunita Pathak)

Sunita Mukerji (née Sunita Pathak)

Dec 1, 2023

Sunita Mukerji (née Sunita Pathak) - 1939-2023

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Sunita Mukerji, wife of Debabrata Mukerji, mother of Mistu Mukherjee and Jishnu Mukerji, and grandmother (“Gumma”) of Anika, Neil, Siddharth, Shiven, Monika, and Shayla. Mom was a daughter first, a sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, auntie, and grandmother.  And...

Françoise A. Bebbington

Françoise A. Bebbington

Dec 1, 2023

Bebbington, Françoise Andrée (née Dominique)

8 February, 1938 (Paris, France) – 1 December, 2023 (Ottawa, Canada).

Françoise left us late in the evening, following a day of visits from family and friends.

Beloved wife to David for over 55 years, loving and affectionate mother to Lionel (Kristin), and Sonia (David), and doting Nanou to Graydon, Owen, Foster, Bronwen and Hadley....

Romkje (Roma) Hylarides

Romkje (Roma) Hylarides

Nov 29, 2023

Hylarides Attema, Roma passed away at Broadview Nursing Home in Smiths Falls on 29 November 2023 at the age of 95.  She was born in Ijlst, Frysland The Netherlands.  Survived by her daughters and their families, Jan MacBeth, Elsie Stresman (Lloyd), Ann Carroll (Mort Burchill), May Jenkins (Lindsay), June Hylarides, Jessie McConnell (David), Linda Amer (Rashad) and Cora Auclair (Al),...

Dorothy Stratton

Dorothy Stratton

Nov 29, 2023



Stratton - Dorothy

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Stratton on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in her 93rd year.  Beloved wife of the late Craig Stratton.

Dear mother of Lynda Cassidy (the late Ed), Carla Lamers (Paul) and Brian (Melanie). Loving grandmother of Megan (Daniel), Tyler, Brad, Nicole, Julia and Ashley. Great grandmother of Adrian who...

Raymond Nelson Sturgeon

Raymond Nelson Sturgeon

Nov 28, 2023

 

Sturgeon – Raymond Nelson

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Alice (Smith). Dear father of David, Jean-Pierre (Jennifer) and Michel (Rachel). Loving grandfather of Carine, Everleigh, Tessa, Cecelia, and Jacklyn, and great-grandfather to Emilia.

Ray dedicated his life to public service. He joined the Canadian military at...

Kristopher Todd Schoof

Kristopher Todd Schoof

Nov 27, 2023

It is with great sadness we are announcing the passing of Kristopher Todd Schoof on November 27, 2023, in Ottawa. Born in Pembroke on August 8, 1974, Kris was predeceased by his loving mother Clare Schoof (Lapierre) and leaves behind his father Bruce Schoof. Fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins and will be missed by family and friends...

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