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Timothy Garrard
Jul 24, 2026
Tim was born in Ottawa to Reginald (Rex) and Margaret (née Creighton) Garrard but spent his childhood growing up in the Mount Royal neighbourhood of Montreal. He was an enthusiastic curler from an early age, twice making the finals of the Quebec junior curling championships, and played the tuba in his school band. As a young man, Tim was encouraged...
Stuart MacDougall
Sep 13, 2026
“I want you to miss me, but I don’t want you to suffer for it and dwell on it. I want you to have joy in your lives.” – Stuart, September 2026
After years of enduring and struggling with lung cancer, Stuart MacDougall passed away on September 13, 2026 in Ottawa. He will be missed, remembered, and loved by his wife...
Lise Maxwell née de La Durantaye
Sep 10, 2026
Peacefully in hospital with family at her side. Lise is once again in the loving arms of her husband, the late James Maxwell.
Loving mother of Sandra Maxwell (Peter), Sharon Maxwell Desormeaux (Claude) and Steve Maxwell (Marie-Claude). Cherished grand-maman of Shawna (Martin), Tara (Frank), Jessica (Brendan), Rebecca (João), James (Azhar) and great grand-maman of 9. She is fondly remembered by her...
Betty Doreen Martin (née Wright)
Sep 8, 2026
Peacefully at home, in her 93rd year, on September 8, 2026.
Betty leaves behind a deeply saddened family who remains grateful for her loving, gracious life: children David (Sylvie), Shelley and Lianne (Bob Trerice); grandsons Brian (Kait), Wesley (Anthony), Neil (Tori), Robert (Emily) and Ben (Melissa); great-grandchildren Adam, Cole and Anna; sister Jackie (John Wakeford); sister-in-law Doris (late Malcolm Harvey); many...
Harvey Dennis Brown
Sep 6, 2026
Harvey’s sons, Steve Brown of Kanata, and Chris Brown of Calgary, are sad to announce the peaceful passing of their father, Harvey Dennis Brown, aged 97, at the Red Oak Retirement Residence in Kanata, Ontario on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Harvey is predeceased by his wife Shirley Agnes Brown (née Wilson) and survived by his daughter-in-law, Jane Lemaire of Calgary...
Izabella "Iza" Marja Greenleaf
Aug 30, 2026
After a brief illness, Iza passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. Iza was born in Warsaw, Poland on July 16, 1936. When World War ll broke out, her family was forced to split up and then flee their homeland. Iza bounced around from DP camp to DP camp with her sisters and mother before finally...
Sherry Ellen Hill
Aug 30, 2026
Sherry Hill was born in Parry Sound, grew up in Ottawa, and spent the majority of her adult life working in a nursery school. She prided herself on her work and even after retirement found ways to be the chief director of her surroundings and activities.
Sherry's favourite place on this earth was Huckleberry Island in Georgian Bay. Summertime at the...
Maria Isabel Goncalves
Aug 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Isabel Goncalves
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Isabel Goncalves on August 29, 2026.
Isabel was a devoted wife, an incredible mother, and a loving person who touched the hearts of everyone she met. She will be remembered for her kindness, warmth, and the love she so generously shared with her family...
Kathleen May Barrett
Aug 27, 2026
Kathleen May Barrett (nee Devlin) died peacefully after a long illness surrounded by her children and grandchildren Thursday, August 27th, 2026, at the age of 89. Predeceased by her parents, Olive and William Devlin, her dear husband Gerry, her twin Arleen Macpherson, her sister Patricia, and her brother Tom. Loving mother of Bill (Caroline Zentner), Nancy (Steve McCabe), Paul (Kristen...
Bernice Heath
Aug 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Bernice Heath announces her peaceful passing in Ottawa, Ontario, on August 26, 2026.
Bernice was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ford Heath; her parents, Joshua and Marjorie Winsor; her parents-in-law, Alexander and Selina Heath; her infant siblings (twins, boy and girl); her sisters, Velma Drown and Betty Matthews; her brother,...
Robert Joseph Edgar Weatherall
Aug 26, 2026
June 12, 1957 – August 26, 2026
Robert Joseph Edgar Weatherall, beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 69 on August 26, 2026, at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Ottawa, Ontario.
Rob was born on June 12, 1957, in Steinbach, Manitoba, to William Edgar Weatherall (Ed) and Margaret Jean McLeod (Jean). Rob was a loving brother to his...
Eloise Schaan
Aug 25, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eloise Schaan on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Lloyd (deceased). Loving mother of Barb and Suzanne (Dominic). Devoted grandmother of Alex (Kareina) and Lauren (Garrett), and great-grandmother of Amara. Sister of Ruth Germeroth and Connie Davis (deceased).
Eloise was recognized for her leadership and...
Trevor Hutchinson
Aug 25, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Hutchinson on August 25, 2026 at the age of 75, in Ottawa, ON.
Trevor was the beloved husband of Susan Greenslade for 33 years. He was a loving stepfather to Stacey Kirkpatrick (Kevin), and a cherished grandfather to Ashley Greenslade-McKay (Gianni), Daniel Greenslade-McKay, Lauren Kirkpatrick (Jack) and Joseph Kirkpatrick.
Born...
Gail Ellen MacLaurin
Aug 24, 2026
MACLAURIN, Gail Ellen (Magladry)
Peacefully, at Granite Ridge in the presence of her loved ones. Gail leaves behind her children Kathi (Jones), Chris (Dao) and Jeff. She was a proud grandmother of Sara, Holly, Huy, David and Jonathan. She will be greatly missed by her sister Lynda Reed and many nieces and nephews. Gail was predeceased by her longtime partner Hank...
Harold MacDonald
Aug 24, 2026
Harold MacDonald passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, in his 90th year, surrounded by the love of his family. Harold was the loving and devoted husband of Pat (née Smith), with whom he shared a lifetime of love, family, and treasured memories. Cherished father of Trisha Galipeau (late Marc), Lynn MacDonald, Rod Saunderson (Gretchen), and Joey MacDonald. A fun-loving...
Garth Alden Small
Aug 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Garth Small at Kemptville District Hospital, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 24, 2026 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Linda (née Scharf). He was the son of the late Alden and Marguerite Small. Dear father of Kelly Kearney (Michael) and Vicki Robson (James Clarke). He also leaves behind his...
Stephen George Ilk
Aug 23, 2026
Stephen George Ilk, 92, of Ottawa, Ontario, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026 while in recovery from hip surgery.
Stephen was born on June 3, 1934 in Windsor Ontario to Stephen and Tessa Ilk. He grew up there and graduated from the University of Windsor before going on to pursue a PhD in biochemistry at the University of Toronto.
In 1981...
Jeannine Marie Galipeau (née Remillard)
Aug 23, 2026
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jeannine Galipeau (née Remillard) on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Queensway Carleton Hospital, at the age of 89.
Jeannine was the beloved wife of the late François ("Francis") Galipeau (1930-2022) and the loving and devoted mother of Claude and Chantal. She was a cherished and much-loved Grand-maman to Breanna and Sidney, and a...
James Philip Bruce
Aug 23, 2026
The Bruce family is deeply saddened by the death of James (Jim) Philip Bruce, but they are also proud and amazed by their loving great grandfather, grandfather, father and husband for a life well lived – a life of consequence and unconditional love.
Jim died peacefully, on August 23rd in his home with wife Ruth (née Richardson) at his bedside along...
Dr. Charles Bryant Cattran
Aug 23, 2026
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Charles passed away peacefully at home with his wife and best friend Joyce by his side.
Charles was born in Bowmanville, Ontario, to his parents Charles and Lois. He and his sisters Jane (Dan) and Pam (Chris) had a childhood that shaped his love of sports, the outdoors, and cottaging that would remain...
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