Recent Obituaries

Sep 20, 2022

Dormer, William Ronald

Passed away peacefully at the age of 83 after a courageous battle with ALS. Beloved husband of Diane, proud and loving father of Wendy (Dave) and Nancy (Bruce) and loving grandfather of Holly. Bill was born in Seeley’s Bay, ON, the son of Percy and Edith Dormer.

He...

Sep 20, 2022

Born in Ottawa on July 20th, 1927 and died at St. Vincent’s (Bruyere) Hospital on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.  Eric loved and was loved by his wife Anne Lawrie Wimberley (`nee Paterson) of 47 years. He loved and was proud of their two sons, James and Kevin.  Jim and Trudy have raised two marvelous young ladies, Tianna and Jayna. Kevin and...

Sep 20, 2022

Macrillo, Rocco Joseph

Passed away on Tuesday September 20, 2022, at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, at the age of 68. He was born April 5, 1954, in Ottawa, to Rocco Samuel Macrillo and Alice (Davis) Macrillo.

Rocco was known for his love of Harley Davidson motorcycles. He had a vast knowledge of building...

Sep 18, 2022

It is with profound sorrow that our family had to bid farewell to our beloved Mother, Grandmother, GG and Sister on September 18, 2022. She departed this world peacefully after a brief yet valiant battle with cancer.

Born in the small town of Mattawa, ON, she came into this world to the delight of her parents Ernest...

Sep 17, 2022

Sawatzky - Edna C. (née Lewis)

Peacefully, on Saturday September 17, 2022 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Sawatzky. Survived by her sisters Eileen Bell (late Elmer) and Jean Bryans (late Billy) and Dorothy Johnston (late Vernard). Dorothy passed away 5 days later on September 22nd. Predeceased by her sister Helen Lewis (2021). She...

Sep 16, 2022

McDonald, Eileen

At Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital in Ottawa on Friday, September 16, 2022. Mary Isabelle Eileen McDonald, aged 95 years, passed away peacefully after a sudden, brief illness, with family by her side.

Dear sister of Ella MacDonald-Noel (Paul), and beloved aunt of Marie Traynor of Ottawa / Brockville and Gerald MacDonald (Amanda) of Brockville. Also...

Sep 16, 2022

Eastman – Stuart Oswald

Stu passed away with his son, Peter and his beloved wife, Isobel at his side (just like he lived most of his life) on Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 1:00 a.m.

Stuart Oswald (Stu) Eastman was born at home in Carsonby, Ontario on the 23rd day of March, 1933,...

Sep 14, 2022

Passed away peacefully in her bed at the age of 91 on Wednesday September 14, 2022. Pre-deceased by her husband of 58 years Howard. Margaret “Peggy” leaves her son Scott Seward. Peggy was a member of the RCN Curling Club for many years and ran a junior curling clinic. Also, a member of the Cedarhill Golf Club, she ran...

Sep 12, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice (Prezeau) Morrison, unexpectedly yet peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 76.   Janice was born in Ottawa on January 19, 1946 to the late Marion (Sims) and René Prezeau. She was the devoted wife of Dave Morrison with whom she spent 61 years of her...

Sep 11, 2022

Proude – Mitchell, Joseph

Peacefully, in hospital, on Sunday, September 11, 2022.  Beloved husband of Gail Kathleen.  Loving father of Jason, and Gail’s children Kristine and Wendy.  Dear grandfather of 4.  He is survived by his siblings Cheryl, Carla, Melvin, Shane, and Heather.  Predeceased by his sister Patsy.  By Mitchell’s request, there will not be a service. ...

Sep 10, 2022

Turner (nee McCooeye), Karen Lynn “Mima”

On Saturday September 10th, we said goodbye to a loving daughter, sister, cousin, wife, aunt, mother, dear friend and grandmother of 6 beautiful grandchildren. At 61, she leaves behind her Father Milton, sister Cheryl (Vernon Durkee) and her late loving husband John Turner and her late mother Bridget Joan McCooeye (nee...

Sep 10, 2022

Gloria passed away peacefully at Granite Ridge Care Community in Stittsville, ON in her 99th year. Gloria eloped and married her longtime love Alfred D. Du Vall in January 1946 who predeceaded her in death in 2007.

Gloria graduated from Immaculata high school and began her career with Bell Telephone and NRC as a switchboard operator where...

Sep 9, 2022

Tinker- Marg (née Hibbard)

Our beautiful sister and friend, Marg passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022 after her courageous fight with cancer.

Marg will be remembered for her love of life, family, motorcycles, eagerness to travel and her no nonsense attitude.

Predeceased by her loving parents Eleanor and Ashley Hibbard.  Survived...

Sep 8, 2022

Williams - Emma Auguste Charlotte

Passed away peacefully on September 8, 2022 with family by her side at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack, BC . She was 95. Emmi was born on September 3, 1927 in Görlitz, Germany. Predeceased by her loving husband, Reginald Williams, and 3 grandchildren. She leaves behind 10 children: Margret,...

Sep 7, 2022

PAUL, MALCOLM WALKER 'MAC' age 96, died peacefully September 7, 2022

at the Ravines Retirement Residence with family at his side. Dear husband of the late

Miriam “Mimi“ (Todd) and middle son of the late William and Bertha (Walker).

Beloved father of Peter (Betty) of Ottawa, Jane of Sussex NB, James (Paola) of...

Sep 5, 2022

Passed away at the Winchester Hospital on Monday, September 5, 2022, at the age of 82.  He lived for 30+ years in Calabogie, and in Russell Ontario. Predeceased by his parents Samuel and Nellie Knox.  Loving brother of Heather Bourguignon (Yvon).  Cherished uncle of Duane Bourguignon (Elizabeth Keeler) and Steven Bourguignon. Great Uncle to Nicholas, Kimberly and Ashley.  Wayne will be fondly remembered by his friends and extended family....

Sep 4, 2022

Freitag - Laura Lynne Marie

September 28, 1967 – September 4, 2022

Suddenly, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital after a short illness, Lynne left this Earth. Born and raised in Manotick, Lynne brought kindness and sparkle to everyone she met and all that she did. A talented photographer, decorator,...

Sep 4, 2022

John William Keeler 71, of Carp Ontario. Passed away on September 4th in his sleep at the General Hospital in Ottawa Ontario. He was born on January 7th, 1951, in Toronto. Adopted by his parents Alvin and Audra. Keeler in Vernon Ontario.

Growing up with three siblings Bill Keeler, Julie, and Evelyn Keeler. John graduated...

Sep 4, 2022

Dougherty – Douglas Roy

Douglas Roy Dougherty, 93 of Ottawa passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022 holding the love of his life, Margaret’s hand, and was surrounded by family. Doug was born on May 24, 1929 to Charles & Robina in Winnipeg. Doug, with a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Manitoba, had a...

Sep 3, 2022

Smith, Eileen Walling

With much sadness, we announce the passing of Eileen Walling Smith (nee Hoyt) in her 93rd year.  Devoted wife of the late Winston Smith, cherished mother of Patricia, Stephanie (Rob) and Robert (Fern).  Dear Grammie of Emily, Naomi, Crystal, Melissa, Erin, Emily and Tim and 8 great grandchildren.

Born in Norton and raised...