Recent Obituaries

Jan 10, 2021

Dr. Gita Chaudhuri of Nepean, Ontario, passed away on January 10, 2021 at 91 years of age. She was born on August 14, 1929 to Sudhir and Prativa Debmoulik in Rangpur, British India. Gita graduated from medical school in Calcutta and finished her residency training in anesthesiology in Ottawa. She was married to her best friend, Dr. Asim Kumar Chaudhuri in 1958. Gita...

Jan 9, 2021

Atwood, Michael John

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Michael John Atwood. He was born September 11, 1943. He died peacefully in his sleep at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on January 9, 2021 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia which he was battling with since 2012. He passed in...

Jan 8, 2021

Hann, Glenn

As quietly as he lived, he slipped peacefully away on January 08 2021 at the Ottawa General Hospital. Family at his side, he travelled to eternal rest with all of our secrets leaving nothing but his love, wisdom & cherished memories behind.

R G Glenn Hann, age 81 of Templeman, NL,...

Jan 8, 2021

Clare Blake Simms passed away peacefully after a short illness in Ottawa, Ontario on January 8, 2021 at the age of 95.  Clare was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Cecile (née Boudreau).  He is survived by his five children Don, Cathy Trautman, Bob (Janet MacMinn), Karen (Jeff Obukuro), and Mary (Jeremy Broadhurst); his ten grandchildren Richard,...

Jan 6, 2021

Pratt – Constance (née Besserer)

Passed on January 6, 2021 in her 90th year. She leaves her husband of 65 memorable years, Floyd Pratt; her five children, Joanne, Joseph (Mandy), Carolyn, William and Geoffrey (Kathryn). Dear sister to the late Colin, William, Edward and Ronald. She will be missed by many grandchildren and...

Jan 6, 2021

BUTLER, Mary Margaret “Peggy”

She was born Mary Margaret, but almost from her birth in Montreal on June 8, 1924, everyone called her Peggy. Daughter of N.E.D. and Gladys Sheppard, she and her younger sister, Nancy (Holland), grew up in comfort, with summer holidays in Maine and winter skiing in the Laurentians.

But when war...

Jan 6, 2021

Scott O’Brien

1990-2021

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Scott Roger Patrick O’Brien announces his passing on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the age of 30. Pre-deceased by his grandpa Roger, Scott leaves behind his spouse, Nathalie, his precious son, Luca and his lovely step daughters, Mia and Lenna, who he adored. Scott...

Jan 5, 2021

Zinnicker, Irene

Irene passed away peacefully on the morning of January 5th, 2021 at the Extendicare Starwood Long-Term Care Home in Nepean, Ontario.

Beloved wife of the late John Zinnicker and loving mother of Ronald (Lynette) and Douglas (Janet). Irene will be dearly missed by her granddaughters, April (Tony), Karrie (Robb), Donna (Don),...

Jan 4, 2021

Cheryl Gervais (nee Sinclair) passed peacefully in the early morning at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, January 4th, 2021 with her daughter Christine by her side. She was loved and cared for in her Whitby Avenue home by her family Rob, Christine and Rebecca Brugmans.

Cheryl loved her daughters Christine Brugmans (Robert) and Lori Cameron (Glenn); grandchildren Rebecca...

Jan 4, 2021

With sadness the family announces the passing of Gordon (Gord) Charles Le Gard. Gord died peacefully in the hospital with his wife present on 04 January 2021, at the age of 91. He was born on the 22 August 1929 to Henry Charles Le Gard and Susan McCurdy in North York. Sibling to Dorothy Graham, and Leonard Le Gard,...

Jan 4, 2021

Irving, Jean Rose

War Bride

ESWIC Women Member

Peacefully at the Redwoods Retirement Home on Monday, January 4, 2021 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late David. Cherished by her best friend and doting daughter Carol Laughren. Devoted and proud grandmother to Shawn Laughren and his wife Nancy. Loved...

Jan 1, 2021

Bex Stewart

Born August 12, 1980

Suddenly and tragically lost to her family on March 9th, 2021. Beloved daughter, sister and grandchild to Lee, Sandra, Kathleen (partner Michael), Grandma Lucy and Grandma Lenore. Many aunts, uncles and cousins in the Stewart, Poaps, LeMay and Weiler families miss our outspoken...

Jan 1, 2021

Nicholson, Robert “Rob”

Robert “Rob” Nicholson died unexpectedly in Ottawa on Monday November 29th, 2021 at the age of 59.

Rob is survived by his beloved wife Malka Simon and his children, Heather and Hale Nicholson. He is also survived by his mother, Carole (Skinner) Nicholson, his father Robert (Bob)  Nicholson (Debi); his beloved younger...

Jan 1, 2021

WEICK, Edward Ralph

Peacefully at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa on January 1, 2021, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Mary Mussell. Dear dad of Jim (Alison Pye), Frances, Ted (Lynn Brochu) and Emily. Loving grandpa to Aaron, Joy, Katree (Madelyn Hubbard), Allison (Caleb Miller) and Benjamin. Brother-in-law of Harold Rose, Bob and Cheryl Mussell and Ann...

Jan 1, 2021

McKinney, Jean Raymond

(nee Cameron)

1921-2021

After a long and very happy life Jean passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021.  She was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Georgie Cameron from Saint John, NB and her beloved husband James of 67 years.  She leaves two wonderful...

Jan 1, 2021

Caskey, Mike

Michael Donald Caskey passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at age 78.  Beloved husband of Martha (nee Symonds). Dear brother of Elizabeth, Rosemary and Patricia (Warren Slade). Special uncle of Matthew Kent (Elizabeth Bresnahan) and Heather Kent. Dear brother-in-law to Lynn Symonds (Paul Dawm). Respecting Mike’s wishes, cremation will take place and no...

Jan 1, 2021

HOPE, Lloyd

Passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 92.

Predeceased by his parents, John Alexander and Jessie Ethel; his sister, Doris and brother-in-law John Frey; his brother Scott Hope and sister-in-law, Ruth; his sister, June Wilson.

He is survived by his brother-in-law, Ross Wilson and thirteen...

Jan 1, 2021

(Julian) Robert Syrnyk, age 84, went to his heavenly home on December 9, 2021 after a brief illness, with his family by his side.  He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather; a respected teacher and a devoted Christian.

Born March 1937 in Porcupine Plains, Saskatchewan, Bob grew up in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba. After graduating with a...

Jan 1, 2021

Jalbert, Jean-Paul (JP)

We are incredibly saddened to announce that JP passed away peacefully in hospital with family by his side on June 10, 2021 at 77 years of age. Devoted husband and companion of over 51 years to Gabrielle. Loving father to Nancy (Dwight) and Dan (Sue). Proud grandpapa to...

Jan 1, 2021

Jean Emerson Caldwell, (nee Hutchings) of Stittsville, Ontario passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 27, 2021 in her 96th year.  Jean was born on September 6, 1924 in the small village of Athelstan, Quebec to Fredrick and Hazel (nee Saunders).  Jean grew up with three brothers during the Great Depression where fun was found in simple...