Obituaries

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James Scissons

James Scissons

Apr 16, 2021

Scissons, James Ashton

August 14th, 1998-April 16th, 2021

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of James Ashton Scissons. On April 16th, 2021 at the age of 22, James passed away tragically in an ATV accident. He will be deeply missed by his parents Wayne...

Amy Stremes

Amy Stremes

Apr 16, 2021

Amy Stremes,  (nee Staynes)

June 9, 1926 - April 16, 2021

The family of Amy Stremes (Staynes) is saddened to announce her passing.  She leaves behind Graham, her husband of 71 years, her sons David (Elaine Harvey) and Carl (Joanne), grandsons Cameron and Christopher (Sam), great-grandchildren Troy and Ella.

Amy was...

Richard Deane

Richard Deane

Apr 15, 2021

Richard Emile Deane (Rich) age 49 of Ottawa passed away on April 15/21.

Celebration and Burial will occur at Highland Park Cemetery on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.

The celebration of life will be held at a time when Rich’s friends can gather safely in large numbers outdoors and dance and listen to...

Marie Slater

Marie Slater

Apr 14, 2021

Marie Lynda Slater

1957 – 2021

Peacefully on Wednesday April 14, 2021.  Beloved and only child of the late Andrew Leslie Slater and Margaret Turner.  Predeceased by her husband Kevin Watt.

A long-time resident of the Richmond Lodge, Marie took much pride and joy in helping to...

Mona Thompson

Mona Thompson

Apr 13, 2021

Thompson, Mona Constance

Nee Higgins

It is with great sadness that the family of Mona Constance Thompson (Higgins) announce her passing on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021, at the age of 82, with her daughter Susan and son-in-law, Jim at her side.

Mona was...

Judith Blais

Judith Blais

Apr 12, 2021

It is with great sadness that we are announcing the passing of Judith Linda Blais (nee Gardner) surrounded by her family on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Civic Hospital.

Survived by her loving husband Aurele Blais for over 50 years, beloved mother of Deborah Blais (Randy Lalonde) and Steven Blais (Carole Blais) grandmother of Kyle, Brett...

Daniel Vanbuskirk

Daniel Vanbuskirk

Apr 12, 2021

VANBUSKIRK, Daniel James "Dan"

It is with profound sadness that we announce Dan's sudden passing on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the young age of 55. Predeceased by his father Daniel "Van", he was the beloved son of Cathy and a loving brother to Cindy, Shelley (Chris) and Kim McRae (Chris). He was a devoted uncle to...

Bruce Kinkade

Bruce Kinkade

Apr 11, 2021

Kinkade – Bruce Edmund

In hospital on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Eastman). Wonderful father of Heather (Pat Walsh) and Daryl (Sonya). Cherished grandfather of Hillary, Trevor and Cameron Walsh; Emma, Gracie and Devin Kinkade.  Predeceased by his sister Charlotte Reaney (late Cecil). Also fondly remembered...

Nicole Pinel

Nicole Pinel

Apr 10, 2021

Nicole Pinel Slimman

1944-2021

It is with broken hearts and cherished memories that our family announces the death of our beloved Nicole Pinel, cherished wife, loyal sister, stepmother, grandmother and beloved friend. She passed from complications from Covid at the young age of 76.

She was born on May 1, 1944 and raised in Quebec City. She attended...

Kenneth Kowell

Kenneth Kowell

Apr 8, 2021

Passed away in hospital on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the tender age of 61.  Predeceased by his parents Stanley Kowell and Margaret Kowell (née Hewitt).  Loving brother of Randy (Michelle) and Joanne.  Cherished uncle of Thomas, David and Adam.  Ken will be fondly remembered by his friends, colleagues, and extended family home and abroad.  In lieu of flowers,...

Isobel Cameron

Isobel Cameron

Apr 8, 2021

Isobel Sarah Jolly Cameron

15 January 1921 – 8 April 2021

Family and Friends,

Mum, Issie, Isso, Aunt Is, Jolly, she had many names! All of you shared memories by sending 100th birthday stories and pictures. We are grateful to you for sharing them with us. We want to...

Margaret O'Keefe

Margaret O'Keefe

Apr 7, 2021

It is with sadness that we announce that our Mother has passed away at her home in Almonte, Ontario on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021, in her 97th year.

Margaret Estelle Carroll, beloved wife of the late John O’Keefe (Oct. 5, 1972). Devoted Mother to Ray (Cindy), Pat (Lesha), Ken (Christine), Terry (Sharon), Joe (Vickie), Gerald (Giselle), Carroll (Bonnie), Noreen (Steve) Quesnelle, Stephen (Cynthia) and John...

Myrle Macpherson

Myrle Macpherson

Apr 4, 2021

MacPherson, Myrle Vera (nee Cummings)

Passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Loving wife of the late Donald MacPherson.  Beloved mother of Sandy (Sue), Myrle Jane (Paul Edmonds), Scott and Gayle (Mark Thibeault). Grandmother of Matthew, Lisa, Stephanie, Alison, Jason and Robert and great grandmother of four. Survived by her brother John (Betsey)....

Walter Klus

Walter Klus

Apr 3, 2021

Klus, Walter

RCAF  1959-1976

OC Transpo 1976-2001

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Klus on April 3, 2021 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital at the age of 79 years old.  Born in Sundance, Alberta, Walter was transferred to Ottawa with the Air Force in the...

Alan Sevigny

Alan Sevigny

Apr 2, 2021

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Alan John Sevigny of Ottawa at the age of 68, following a courageous battle with a brain tumour and complications from radiation.

Alan was a devoted and loving husband for 46 happy years to his wife Anne (nee Greer), beloved father of...

George Jefferson

George Jefferson

Apr 2, 2021

George Kenneth “Ken” Jefferson

March 21, 1926 - April 2, 2021

Survived by his loving wife and companion of 44 years, Lucille. Deeply missed by his children and step-children Sue, Greg, Sara (Bill), Matt, Phil, Linda (Norman) and Gerry (Carol). Much loved by grandchildren Colin (Caitlin), Danny,...

Paul Hartung

Paul Hartung

Apr 2, 2021

Paul James Hartung

(1973-2021)

Carol Ann was re-telling moments of their funny and off-the-wall first dates when Paul passed away in her arms in their loving home on April 2nd. He was a man who valued family above all else and some comfort is found in knowing that he rubbed a...

Doris Smith

Doris Smith

Apr 1, 2021

Doris Manon Markson Smith

September 23rd, 1925 – April 1st, 2021

Doris Manon Markson was born in Tallinn, Estonia. Her father was Alexander Markson, an electrical engineer trained in France, later Director of the Tallinna Elektrijaam. Her mother was Ellen Berta Kaarmann Markson, from a prosperous family...

Patricia Berry

Patricia Berry

Mar 31, 2021

Berry – Patricia Corinne (née Lawrence)

Peacefully, surrounded by her children on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Patricia was born and raised in Mountain, ON where she met her late husband of 54 years, Gordon. Together they lived a happy life where they raised their family, just outside...

Leo Colton

Leo Colton

Mar 31, 2021

May 8, 1935 – March 31, 2021

Peacefully, with family by his side, Leo passed away at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Mary (nee Burns) Colton, and his brothers Burns and Jim (late Cecile). Dearly loved brother of Maryalice Nugent...