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Ellwood Hein
Jul 12, 2025
Ellwood was born on the beloved family farm in Eganville Ontario on November 26th 1949 - he was the 5th son of Ellard and Beatrice Hein. Ellwood was the loving husband and best friend of 51 years to Alanna and a very proud and loving father to his two daughters Angela Hein-Lortie (Alain) and Erin Sparks (Russell). He was the...
Hazel Doyle
Jul 10, 2025
Hazel Doyle (née Forrest), aged 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Salvation Army Grace Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest "Ernie" and a loving mother to Walter (Jim) (Susan Walker), Joyce (Michael Bradley), Gary (Mark) (Catherine-Ann), and Gaye (Moira) (Timothy Sullivan). Her grandchildren (Aimée, Kevin, Natalie, Laura, Thomas, Jennifer, Emily, Benjamin,...
Mohammed Nazerul Hassan Mohamdee
Jul 10, 2025
With great sadness, the family of Mohammed Nazerul Hassan Mohamdee announce his passing on July 10, 2025 at 90 years of age.
Lovingly remembered by his wife of thirty-two years, Elise and their two children, Heather (Jordan) and Andrew (Kathryn) also by his children, Sharon (Marc), John and Brian (Ruth), six grandchildren, Mara, Dallin, Jason, Aislin, Ziv and Fia, brother, Omar...
Colin Arthur Hamer
Jul 10, 2025
Colin passed away on July 10, 2025 at 85 years old, peacefully after a short illness. As she had been for over 60 years, his wife Miesje was at his side.
Colin leaves behind their three children – Nicola (Pierre), Peter (Georgie), and Alex (Katherine) – as well as grandchildren Abby, Arlo, Mia, Noah, and Emma (Brent). While pre-deceased by siblings...
Christopher John Andrews
Jul 9, 2025
Chris was born in Cardiff, Wales and emigrated to Canada in 1963. He did his PhD at the University of Saskatchewan and worked at the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa researching cold hardiness in cereal crops especially winter wheat.
Chris is survived by his partner of 3 decades, Lea Kane and his children Mim Andrews and Kieran Andrews and their partners...
Captain (RCN) James Arthur Cotter
Jul 8, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jamie) Arthur Cotter at the age of 64, in Kanata, Ontario.
Born in Brandon, Manitoba, Jamie was the beloved son of the late James Arthur and Ellen Muriel. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Marie Isabelle Stefcyzk (née Anderson), and his cherished sons, Andrew Hamish (Madison...
Leo-Paul Denis
Jul 5, 2025
Passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with family by his side. Born in Ottawa on December 28, 1941, to the late Eveline (nee Poulin) and the late Hormidas Denis. Survived and lovingly remembered by his sister Rejeanne and brother Gaston along with numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his loving wife Diane (nee...
Mable Roy
Jul 2, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce Mable Ruby Roy 74, peacefully passed away at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on July 2nd 2025, surrounded by family. Predeceased by husband Frank.
Loving spouse to Ainslie Overton for many years. Daughter of Ruby and Merle, and sister to Marjorie, Stanley, Wesley, Ethel, Shirley and Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Mother to Judy...
Mile Duvnjak
Jul 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mile Duvnjak on July 1, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Oklaj, Croatia, Mile immigrated to Montreal, Canada in 1968 before moving to Ottawa where he built a full life grounded in love, hard work, and community.
Mile is survived by his beloved wife Nevenka, children Ana (Goran), Marija (Josip), and...
Stephen "Wayne" Westwell
Jun 29, 2025
Stephen Wayne Westwell, known affectionately to friends and family as Wayne, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at the age of 64, in Ottawa, Ontario. Born on September 27, 1960, in Ottawa, Ontario, Wayne grew up with an infectious zest for life that he carried into every endeavor.
Wayne is survived by his children, Jesse Westwell (Ashley) and Rebecca Westwell,...
John Edward Kalil
Jun 29, 2025
Oh Jack!
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Kalil, who passed away peacefully on June 29, at the age of 81 in Ottawa.
Jack was born in Ottawa on April 17, 1944 to Romez and Alice Kalil. He grew up in Ottawa and went on to teach at W.E. Gowling and J.H. Putman Schools.
He was a...
Gordon Fish
Jun 28, 2025
Gordon passed away 28 June 2025 in Saint-Vincent Hospital in Ottawa. Gordon was born 8 June 1959 in Ottawa. He is predeceased by his parents Douglas J. Fish and Dorothy L. R. nee Isbister and his brother Warren (1998). He is survived by four brothers Douglas (Donna), Stephen, Allen and Robert (France), three sisters Elizabeth (Tony) Graham, Dorothy (Pierre Lamontagne)...
Richard (Dick) Laurence Inwood
Jun 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Richard (Dick) Inwood on June 25, 2025, surrounded by family, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
Predeceased by his parents, Denis Laurence Inwood and Edith Mary Hodges Inwood, and his sisters Barbara Klatzo and Elizabeth Adams. Loving husband to Claire (née Tremblay), and cherished father to Christopher and partner...
Helen Eliza Joyce Perkins
Jun 24, 2025
It is with love and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Helen, who departed this world on June 24, 2025, at the age of 95.
Helen was known for having a song for everything, baking with love and making friends wherever she went. She was a devoted wife to the late Charles Perkins, a loving mother...
Victor Stanley Alfred Atkinson
Jun 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Victor Atkinson on June 22, 2025, in hospital, just weeks shy of his 95th birthday. Vic was predeceased by the love of his life, Christine Roberta Atkinson (née Hebben), on February 26, 2024. They were devoted partners for 71 years, having shared a remarkable life together.
Vic was born...
Thomas Bruce Stratton
Jun 22, 2025
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 77, Tom officially started his next great adventure, free of the progressive neurological disorder that for the last five years had been making him increasingly less able to enjoy all of the activities that he had always loved to do.
Tom was a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew...
Robert Ross Wilson
Jun 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Ross Wilson of Fallowfield. He passed away peacefully on June 22nd 2025, at the age of 92 with family at his side. Born on February 11th, 1933, Ross was the third of four children to the late Clarence Wilson and Agnes Wilson (nee Cathcart)
Ross, predeceased by June Wilson...
Carolyn Margaret Davidson
Jun 20, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Margaret Davidson on June 20, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario, at the age of 47.
Born on July 27, 1977, in Belleville, Carolyn was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her beloved husband, Christopher Ross; her daughter, Ryley;...
Mary Murphy neé Norton
Jun 20, 2025
Mary Murphy neé Norton
May 1st, 1943 - June 20, 2025
With great sadness, we announce that Mary passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025 at the age of 82. Loving wife of the late Bill Murphy. Proud Mom of Cathy (Mark), Kevin (Carla), and Kimberley. Cherished Grandma of Kyle, Ryan, and Michael. Predeceased by her parents, Howard and Mabel Norton (Carson)...
Calvin Anthony Sampson
Jun 19, 2025
With heavy hearts but deep gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Calvin Anthony (Tony) Sampson on June 19, 2025, in his 68th year.
Calvin was a beacon of kindness, compassion, and quiet strength. His life was a testament to selflessness—always putting others before himself and finding joy in making life better for...
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