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Margo Edwards
Oct 30, 2025
After a long and courageous battle with the scourge of Alzheimer' Disease, Margo Edwards (Wilson) died peacefully, with her loving husband, Ted Edwards, at her side.
She will be greatly missed by her three children; Karen (Mike), Joslyn (Scott) and Steven (Kristina) and her eight grandchildren; Jordan, Mason, Sophie, Skye, Hunter, Rowan, Riley and Spencer.
She is survived by her siblings Chris,...
Leslie Kathleen Hill (née Sawyer)
Oct 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Kathleen Hill (née Sawyer), age of 47, peacefully surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, October 30th, 2025.
Leslie was the beloved wife of Grant Hill, and a devoted mother to Cody and Brooklyn, and to Dylan, who predeceased her and now welcomes her...
David John Le Serve
Oct 28, 2025
In hospital on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Heather. Dear father of Adam (Mary) and Venessa Love. Loving grandfather of Tyler Love and Caleb and Audrey Le Serve. Brother of Roger (Debbie) and Alan Le Serve.
David was head of modern languages at Colonel Bye Secondary School and an active member of OMLTA. He was...
Donald Eric Peterson
Oct 22, 2025
Peacefully at the May Court Hospice in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Helen Peterson (née Flake) for 60 years. Survived by brothers-in-law Harold Flake (Carole) and Vern Flake (Lois). Predeceased by parents Eric and Thelma Peterson and sister, Mildred Hayes (the late Jim). He will be fondly remembered by many nieces,...
Brock Alexander Lindsay
Oct 21, 2025
Brock passed away suddenly, in his sleep, on October 21, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved partner Patricia (Trish) Tobin. Brock was born in Ottawa on January 3, 1962, to William and the late Barbara Lindsay. He will be fondly missed by his two sisters, Mauriann (Michael) Barski and Gillian (Peter) Iveglia, as well as his niece, Cara, and his...
Erva Jean Watkins
Oct 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, the family of Erva Jean Watkins (Routliffe) announces her peaceful passing on October 20, 2025, at the age of 87, in Ottawa.
Erva was the beloved wife of Roy Lewis Watkins and loving mother of Michael Thomas Watkins (Nicole Provost). She was a cherished grandmother to Lara Watkins-Johnston and Samantha Yeadon, and a proud great-grandmother to Connor, Alice,...
Jane Elizabeth Anderson
Oct 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Jane Elizabeth Anderson, daughter of Evelyn and Gus Carty. Jane was the beloved wife of the late Charles Eoin Anderson. Sister of Margaret (Randy) Dawson and David Carty (children Greg, Michael, and Terri-Ann). Stepmother to Mark Anderson, and aunt to Josh Bos (Amber) (children Trent, Hillary, and Nathan)....
Michael Shabatowski
Oct 19, 2025
After a long illness, Michael Shabatowski passed on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at the Montfort Hospital. Peacefully with his wife Ursula by his side.
A Celebration of Michael's Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Kidney Foundation of Canada in memory of Michael.
Garth Burton Garland
Oct 18, 2025
It is with great sadness the family of Garth Burton Garland announces his passing on October 18th, 2025, at the age of 93.
Born on June 10, 1932, Garth left the farm and began driving cable cars in the city. In 1956 he started driving a bus for OC Transpo; Garth drove for 36 years before retiring in 1992. Beyond his...
Manfred Karl Ficker
Oct 17, 2025
With love we announce the passing of Manfred Karl Ficker, on October 17, 2025, at the age of 89 — a man who could build and fix anything and make it strong enough that “elephants could dance on it.”
It was a life well lived. Born in Schwarzbach, Germany, Manfred immigrated to Canada in 1949, where he built a beautiful life...
Theodore Allen Carruthers
Oct 15, 2025
Born in Huntley Township on May 1, 1931
Ted passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Almonte General Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Porteous) and Georgina Carruthers.
Dear father of the late Cynthia, Rick and Allayne. Survived by his grandchildren Jenna McIntire, Serena McIntire, and Justin Slyk.
Dear brother to Gwen (late Lloyd) Falls, the late Patricia Carroll,...
David Michael Maki
Oct 14, 2025
David peacefully slipped away at home on October 14th, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.
Beloved husband of Susie Miller, devoted father of Dean Maki (Kyla Arden), proud grandfather of Kallia and Senna, and guiding stepfather of Court Miller (Aretha Heenan).
David was born on August 16th 1944 in Whitewood, Saskatchewan, and worked as a farmer, fisher, miner, labour organizer and Justice...
Barbara Ellen Gorman
Oct 14, 2025
After a long battle with Alzheimer’s, Barbara rejoined her husband Pat on October 14, 2025.
Barbara is survived by children Christine Drew (Lyndsay), Cindy Boyle (late Alan), Stan (Dolly), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Grave side service to be held Saturday October 18 at 2:30 at Capital Memorial Gardens, Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa.If desired, wear purple...
Archibald D Boyd
Oct 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dr. Archibald D. Boyd
March 12, 1929 – October 13, 2025
Dr. Archibald D. (“Archie”) Boyd passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Nova Scotia to Rose and William Boyd, Archie’s early life was marked by both hardship and resilience. After losing his father at the age of three,...
Catherine Gayle VanBuskirk
Oct 12, 2025
Following a progressive journey with dementia, Cathy died unexpectedly, but peacefully, in her sleep on a beautiful Thanksgiving Sunday morning. Predeceased by her beloved husband Van and son Dan, parents Leslie Hope and Margaret Coon, siblings Marilyn, Doug, Darrell and Donna, Cathy is survived, and will be deeply missed, by her daughters Cindy VanBuskirk, Shelley VanBuskirk (Chris) and Kim McRae...
James Edward McLaughlin
Oct 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of James “Jim” McLaughlin announces his passing on October 11, 2025, at the age of 90.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Monika; his children, Heidi and Mark; and his cherished grandsons, Zack and Lukas.
Born on March 20, 1935, Jim dedicated much of his professional life to Algonquin College, where he served...
Cheryl Elizabeth Laronde
Oct 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Cheryl Elizabeth Laronde (nee Rutter), aged 73 in Ottawa, Ontario on October 11, 2025, after a long courageous battle with cancer since being diagnosed in 2021.
She is survived by her husband of more then 50 years, David John Laronde, of Ottawa, her daughter, Dawne Valerie of Ottawa and her son,...
Doreen Clarey Holmes
Oct 10, 2025
With belief in the resurrection of the body and life everlasting, her family announces the death of DOREEN CLAREY HOLMES at La Maison des Collines on October 10, 2025, at the age of 95. She is survived by her loving children and her amazing grandchildren: Mary Holmes, Bill Burke and their son, Jason Burke (Ariane Renaud); Gerald Holmes, Janet Moore...
Archibald Munden King
Oct 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Archibald (Archie) King at the age of 90 years. He is predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Joyce (née Carkner). He will be greatly missed by his children, Dawna (King) and Brenda (Hyndman) (Bill), his grandchildren, Matthew and Kayla (Hyndman), Lindsay and Tyler (Gatien) and his siblings, the...
Gwendolyn Alberta Merkley (née Barton)
Oct 8, 2025
In the early hours of October 8th, 2025, Gwendolyn passed away due to cancer in Kemptville, Ontario. She is now reunited with her husband Paul, her sister Dawneen, and her parents Hazel and Lawrence Barton.
Gwen leaves behind her younger sister Lawrie (Simon), sister-in- law Diane, her daughters Michele (Milton), Sharon, and Amy (Richard), and her son, Bob. She also leaves...
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