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John Donald Arbuckle
Feb 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Don Arbuckle on Monday, February 3rd at the Ottawa General Hospital.
He was a loving husband to Neila for almost 67 years, a wonderful father to Stephen (Holly) and Jeffrey (Michelle), a proud grandfather to Landon (Chelsea) and Callie (Martin) and great-grandfather to Marlea and August.
He leaves behind his...
Sheila Patricia Schefski
Feb 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sheila Schefski (nee. Pierce) at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hans. Though she will be deeply missed, we find comfort in knowing that she and Hans are together again.
Sheila was a warrior until the end. She was loved by her son Eric, daughter-in-law Alissa,...
Diana Marilyn Zeggil
Feb 1, 2025
Diana Marilyn Zeggil (nee Wells) passed away peacefully after a brief illness, at the age of 95. She will be forever remembered with love by her dear husband Fred, her 4 children; Dave (Linda), John (Cate), (Donna), Laurie (Ken), Libbie (Rick), her 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Our beautiful Diana has gone to be amongst the other angels in heaven to...
Nicola Butler
Feb 1, 2025
Frances Nicola Butler passed peacefully on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in her 85th year. She is now reunited with husband and best friend, the late Richard Butler.
Loving mother to David and survived by extended family and friends. Predeceased by parents George Allan Scott and Francis Olive Scott (nee Thornton).
Friends and family may gather at Tubman...
Dorothy Lily Marshall
Jan 31, 2025
Her Excellency Lady Dorothy Marshall passed peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus on Friday, January 31, 2025. A mother, friend, educator, health practitioner and guiding light to so many across Canada and internationally.
Spouse of the late Sir James Robertson Marshall (1992) and mother to Pamela (Alan) Holt, and Ian (Judith) Marshall. Grandmother to Robertson Bruce Holt (2023) and Julie...
John Robert Hughton
Jan 30, 2025
John Robert “Bob” Hughton passed peacefully on Thursday, January 30th, 2025, in his 92nd year.
Survived by his wife Donna, son Douglas, and his cherished grandson, Jaden. Predeceased by daughter Janice. Bob leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In following Bob’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, at 11:00am at St....
Karin Denise Dillabough
Jan 30, 2025
DILLABOUGH, Karin Denise
(nee Ruskin)
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on January 30, 2025 in the company of her daughter at the age of 78.
She will be greatly missed by her children Blake (Mark), Danielle (Kip), and Travis (Krissy), grandchildren Madison, Jordyn, Peyton and Cole and her brother David (Barbara).
Predeceased by former husband Bob, parents Rocky and Dorothy,...
Norman Gardner
Jan 29, 2025
Throughout his long life, Norman Gardner welcomed new challenges by pursuing multiple career paths and he achieved high positions in both the public and private sectors.
Over the course of seventy years, he worked as a Professional Engineer and Manager. He foundered his own consultancy business, took on senior executive roles in companies, governments, and promoted international development and trade. An...
Beverley Joan Hanna-Acres
Jan 29, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Beverley Joan Hanna-Acres on the evening of January 29 at Forest Hill long term care home at the age of 75 surrounded by her family.
Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Acres. Loving mother of Bill (Giovanna),Tammy,Tom (Ashley) and Trevor.
Proud Nan of Kyle, Cynthia, Jordan and Jack. Great Grandmother to Mavrick, Talia,...
Sheila Brazeau
Jan 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sheila (Shelley) Brazeau on Wednesday, January 29th, at the age of 75, surrounded by the love of her devoted husband, children, and grandchildren.
Shelley was predeceased by her beloved parents, Margaret and Laurent (Larry) Champagne, her sister Rebecca Séguin (Bob), and her sweet daughter, Amelia. She was...
Harold (Hepke) Vandermeer
Jan 29, 2025
Harold left this earthly world on January 29, 2025, in Ottawa, ON. He was born on 17 June 1949 in Donkerbroek, (Fr.), Netherlands.
Predeceased by his parents, Sieger and Grietje Vandermeer.
Husband to his gift from God, Jiskje Beatrix (nee de Zoeten) for 52+ years. Father to his cherished children, Melanie and Michael Stassen, Jonathan, Brent and Lisa, and Timothy and Jenny....
Maria (Ria) Adriana Schroeder
Jan 28, 2025
Ria passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the age of 87.
Ria was born in Den Dungen, the Netherlands, a twin, the second youngest, and the last survivor of 10 Smits siblings. Ria immigrated to Canada in 1963 with her former spouse Hank Vanderbraak. She was an expert seamstress and the former owner of Manotick...
Bob Douglas
Jan 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of Bob. After a short battle with Aggressive Pulmonary Fibrosis, he passed away just 17 days shy of his 80th birthday. He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of over 57 years, Jill (Bennett). Devoted father of Brent, and Jodi (Michael) Sinclair. Proud grandpa to Cameron...
Norman MacDonald Ducharme
Jan 26, 2025
DUCHARME, Norman MacDonald (Normie) B Econ - It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Norman at Thorncliffe Place Retirement Residence, Ottawa, Ontario, at the age of 77. Devoted and beloved son of the late Dorothy Marion Ducharme (née MacDonald) and Armand Joseph Ducharme. Predeceased by his sister Daphne Ducharme. He is survived by his brother...
Karl-Heinz Schroeder
Jan 26, 2025
It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of Karl-Heinz Schroeder, on the evening of January 26th, at the age of 95, surrounded by family. He was a loving husband, father, Opa, great Opa, and friend who lived a wonderful life.
Karl-Heinz was born in Hannover, Germany to the late Otto and Elsbeth Schroeder (nee Jenrich). Karl-Heinz is predeceased...
Edwin Gardner
Jan 25, 2025
GARDNER, Edwin (Ed)
Peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the age of 99. Predeceased by his loving wife and lifelong best friend Isobel (2016). Cherished father to Don (Marta) and Judy (Phil). Adored grandpa to Kyle, Kayla (Anthony), Beth (Nathanael), Alex (Ruby), and honorary grandfather to Gustavo. Loving great grandpa to Isabelle, Jacob, Melodie and Daisy. Ed was loved by Wayne...
Boyd Gilby Warrant Officer (Ret’d) Royal Canadian Air Force
Jan 24, 2025
Boyd passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 24, 2025. We take solace in knowing that he is no longer suffering and are thankful for a life well lived and so many happy memories.
Boyd was born March 20, 1942 in Truro, Nova Scotia, where he lived with his parents, three brothers, and three sisters until enlisting...
Barbara (Barb) Badali
Jan 23, 2025
Barbara (Barb) Badali
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara (Barb) Badali, on January 23, 2025, at the age of 80, at the Ottawa General Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her partner Diane Taylor. Daughter of the late Leo and Anna Badali; also predeceased by sisters Josie (Foley), Kay (Fitzgerald), Marie,...
Neta Clarke
Jan 23, 2025
Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, January 23, 2025 in her 102nd year . Beloved wife of the late Earl Clarke. Neta will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews.
Neta was a legend in the real estate community. Neta opened her company, Neta Clarke Real Estate Limited in Manotick in 1968, which became one of the most successful independently owned...
Barbara Alta Thain (née Rowson)
Jan 23, 2025
Passed away peacefully in the company of her daughter Sandy on the afternoon of January 23 2025.
Barbara and her older brother Raymond were born in Hamilton Ontario to Lorne Rowson and Isabella Wilson. She grew up in northern Alberta and British Columbia where her mother taught in single room schoolhouses in several small communities. While she was about 10, the...
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