Recent Obituaries

Aug 3, 2026

Absent from the body and present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8) from Parkinson’s Disease on Monday August 3, 2026.

Loved husband of Mari-Lyn (Lyn) (neé Graham); father of Heidi Byrd (David) of Vancouver and Tori Joustra (Geoffrey) of Osgoode. Dear Grandad of Sarah and Isaac Byrd (Ella). Loved and respected by step-grandchildren Julianna Arseneau (Micah) and Jeremiah Joustra. Brother-in-law to...

Aug 1, 2026

Jul 30, 2026

Our mother Bettyann, the radiant light and beating heart of our family, died peacefully in the late afternoon sun of July 30th. She was surrounded by love as she crossed to the far side banks of Jordan to be welcomed by her beloved husband Ray and patiently waiting daughter Melanie.

Born in Ottawa in 1940 to parents Melvin and Elizabeth Bloodsworth,...

Jul 26, 2026

The family is saddened to announce her peaceful passing on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in her 91st year. 

Elma was predeceased by her beloved husband Alfred R. Slack, her son Ronald D. Slack and her travelling companion James Dack. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Robert M. Slack and daughter-in-law Janet Bova; her grandchildren Jessica Slack, David Gougeon, Mitchell...

Jul 26, 2026

It is with profound sadness that the family of Georgina Ellen Garland (née MacRae) announces her passing on July 26th, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born on July 13th, 1936, Georgina grew up on a farm near Munster and attended Richmond and South Carleton High Schools before leaving to study at Queen’s.

For those lucky enough to have had her in...

Jul 25, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Ludington who passed away in hospital on July 25, 2026.

Gary was a devoted husband, proud father, and loving grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his wife Aileen Easton, his daughter Jordan (Jim), granddaughter Zoë , son Kirk , step-daughter Amy, grandsons Lucas, Nathan and Adrian and his...

Jul 23, 2026

Clara Lydia McGill grew up in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She was the seventh of ten children, daughter of Theodore Hoffman from Russia and Mary Herman from Saskatchewan. 

She loved piano, singing, and reciting poetry. Her closest ally and best friend was her sister Martha. She enjoyed visiting her grandparents on their farm in Longlaketon, Saskatchewan. At 18, after completing stenography, she...

Jul 22, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Betty-Lou Cummings announces her passing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the age of 92, with the love of her family surrounding her. 

Betsy will be lovingly remembered by John, her husband of nearly 70 years, their four daughters: Lynn (Norm), Cathy (Barry), Susan (Steven), and Carol (Frank); and ten grandchildren: Christina,...

Jul 22, 2026

Dr. Harvey Voldeng

March 1, 1941 - July 22, 2026

Peacefully, with family by his side, Harvey passed away at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on July 22, 2026, at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Evelyne (2002); his parents, Jens and Edna Voldeng; and his brother-in-law, Oswald Leicht.

Harvey was born on March 1, 1941, in Spalding, Saskatchewan,...

Jul 19, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Pancruce McGriffin "Blakes" Theodore

"The Mighty Terra"

With deep sadness and loving remembrance, the family of Pancruce McGriffin Theodore, known to family and friends as "Blakes" or "Mac", wish to announce his passing on July 19, 2026 at the age of 86. Across his two homes – Saint Lucia and Ottawa - he was celebrated by his calypso stage...

Jul 18, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our dear brother Jean Pierre (JP) Guibord. JP passed away at the age of 75 at the Kanata Ridge Retirement Community with family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife Anne Marie Turpin, his parents Georges and Rita and his sister Suzanne. 

He is survived by his sister...

Jul 18, 2026

Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Edna (Kirkham). Also survived by his stepchildren Joan Olson (Ken). and step-grandchildren Trina Donia (Stewart Scharf), Jennifer O’Neill; step great grandchildren, Austin and Jackson O’Neill and Cody Hill. Predeceased by his step daughter Doris King (Art); grandson Michael O’Neill and great grandson Dylan Hill; and...

Jul 17, 2026

Anthony was born in the Netherlands, the fifth of seven children. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Marie “Jose”, son Mark (Shannon) and son Eric (Brandy) as well as his sister Els. A beloved Opa, he will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Melissa, Sara, Ryan, Colin, Samuel and Benjamin as well as his step-granddaughters Brooke Johnson Wierikko...

Jul 16, 2026

Our beautiful mother, Margaret "Peggy" Burbidge b.12/20/1933, d.07/16/2026. After a struggle with heart disease and colon cancer ...she is now at peace.

Peggy loved her hometown of Ottawa, born to Fred Burbidge and Jean (Yetts) Burbidge in 1933, the second child of five. She moved to Detroit in 1955 to work, and there, she met her husband, William, and raised three...

Jul 16, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Jerome at Southbridge Nursing Home in Kemptville, ON. He was surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with Dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

Beloved husband of Susan Brennan and (Betty-Anne David, deceased). Born in Temiscaming, PQ to the late Elie Brazeau and Veronica Sammon.

Jerome is survived by...

Jul 13, 2026

In loving memory and with great sadness, we share the loss of Jason, who left us suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, July 13th at the age of 51. Jay was a devoted father to Harrison and Ruby and he loved his children beyond measure. Harry, Ruby and their mother Kelly will miss Jay forever. He was their love, support and...

Jul 13, 2026

With sadness, the family of Garnet Finlay wish to announce his peaceful passing 13 July 2026 at the Kemptville District Hospital, in his 91st year.

Born in Mountain, Ontario, to Sam and Effie Finlay, Garnet moved with his family in 1941 to the Reeve Craig area of North Gower Township, where he was raised on the family farm. From an early...

Jul 9, 2026

Oswald (Ossie) Valentine Butler, age 82, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, friend, community member and figure, sadly passed away on July 9, 2026. Born on July 24, 1943, in Kingston, Jamaica, Ossie had a zest for life and lived a life governed by faith and blessed with love.

Since emigrating to Canada, Ossie worked within the Ottawa school board...

Jul 5, 2026

Reginald (Rex) Leonard Martin

1940 - 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rex, at home, on July 5th, 2026.

Rex is survived by his beloved wife and lifelong companion Heather (Moores), his sons, Andrew and Steven, his daughter-in-law, Chantal and his grandchildren, Sebastien and Chloe, who knew him affectionately as “Masse.” Rex was predeced by his...

Jul 3, 2026

William McClelland Biggs III passed away at the age of 79 on July 3, 2026 in Ottawa, ON, after resiliently facing cancer for over three years.

Bill was born in San Francisco on July 29, 1946. He is predeceased by his mother, Emma-Lou, and father, Gilbert. He is survived by his beloved partner Hedy; his sisters Vicki and Mary; his former...