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William Stephen Shurben
Nov 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William (“Bill”) Stephen Shurben on November 19, 2025, at the Ottawa General Hospital, following a short but difficult battle with cancer. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on April 17, 1956, Bill spent most of his life in Ottawa.
Beloved husband of Karen Shurben (née Cook), loving father of Nick (Laura) and...
Hildi Sauvé
Dec 17, 2025
Sauvé, Hildegarde “Hildi"
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hildegarde “Hildi" Sauvé on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children.
Hildi was born in Pictou, Nova Scotia, on October 21, 1949.Beloved daughter of the late Chester and Lois Lambertson. Loving mother of Jean-Paul, Anna (Pavel Kazanov), Nicole, and Adam (Shawna Reddie). Proud...
Heather Amelia McDowall
Dec 15, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Heather Amelia McDowall.
Heather, aged 79, passed suddenly but peacefully on Monday, December 15th while cross country skiing with close friends. Her passing was quick and without suffering, and her last moments were spent surrounded by nature, doing what she loved and with friends who loved her.
Heather will be deeply...
Joseph Bela Lendvay-Zwickl
Dec 15, 2025
Joseph Bela Lendvay-Zwickl—known to friends as Joe and to his soccer family as Jóska—passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 80. He lived a full and adventurous life, and he did it with charm, wit, and a twinkle in his eye.
Born in Szeged, Hungary on September 28, 1945, Joe made the journey to Canada by ship in...
Shirley Joyce McInnis
Dec 13, 2025
Shirley Joyce McInnis (née Sabean) passed away peacefully with family by her side at Bridlewood Trails Retirement Home, Kanata, on December 13, 2025, at the age of 92 years. Predeceased by her husband Robert McInnis, parents Walter and Blanche Sabean, sister Adeline Burns, and brother Donald Sabean. Lovingly remembered by her children Pamela (Ron), Walter (May), Elaine (Dave), and Lorraine...
Lynus David Joseph Butler
Dec 13, 2025
Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Hospital on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 72.
Loving husband and best friend of Shelley Badham for 40 years. Survived by his brother Al (late Sue), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and his dog Dexter. Predeceased by his father, Vincent, mother Mabel, and sister Linda Kranzusch (Ray)
For service details, please visit www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com in...
Sheila Gertrude Donahue
Dec 13, 2025
Sheila Donahue, 71, of Ottawa, Ontario, passed away on December 13, 2025, surrounded by family.Daughter of the late Rita ( Best) and John Donahue. Stepdaughter of the late Lorne Francis MacDonald.She was preceded in death by her beloved partner, Gordon MacDonald. She leaves behind siblings Barbara Gagne (Rick), Colleen Donahue (Jeff Campbell), and Jackie Schultz (Garry), Wayne MacDonald ( Wanda),...
Jane Brooks
Dec 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, the family is sad to announce the passing of Jane “Janie” Brooks on Friday, December 12th, 2025, at the age of 74 years, after a short battle with cancer.
Jane will be greatly missed by her beloved daughters, Shelley (Tom) and Kerry; grandchildren Jessie and Haylea; cherished great-grandchildren Jayden and Carter; and great- nephews Brendan and Robbie. She...
Guy Gauvreau
Dec 11, 2025
Guy Gauvreau passed away on Thursday, December 11 2025 after a brief illness. Guy will be greatly missed by his wife of 30 years, Pierrette Lajoie. Loving father to Emilie (Greg) and devoted grandfather to Holiday and Marlow.
He leaves behind sister Michèle (Michel), and brother Rick (Ruth Ann). Guy will be missed by his nieces (Megan, Emma, Keeley, and Kassidy),...
Douglas John Ballantyne
Dec 10, 2025
Douglas John Ballantyne, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at the age of 74. His daughter was lovingly by his side, a gentle reflection of the closeness they shared.
Born in Guelph, Doug grew up alongside his two brothers, sharing countless adventures that shaped a life filled with joy and cherished memories. His curiosity and...
Rudolph Hermanus Snel
Dec 9, 2025
Father - Grandfather - Teacher - Miner - Footguard - Skydiver - Sailor
Rudolph (Rudy) Hermanus Snel, 80, passed away peacefully in Ottawa the evening of Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born January 23, 1945, in Ysselsteyn, Netherlands to parents Herman and Johanna Snel (née Dogterom), as the middle of three brothers.
Rudy began his life as a fighter, having to...
Janet Potter
Dec 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Janet Potter announce her passing on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Born May 17th, 1945, in Osgoode, Ontario to the late Helen and Harry Nixon, Janet was raised on the family farm with her brother, Ron (Judy). It was there that she learned the value of both hard work and education, setting the...
Larry Knox
Dec 8, 2025
Peacefully in hospital after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, December 8, 2025 in his 80th year. `
Beloved partner of Anita McCoy for 28 years. Predeceased by his son Tim. Step-father of Shawn Coombs (Sylvie). He will be sadly missed by Doug McCoy (Kim) and Steve McCoy (Lynda). Loving grandfather of Kyle, Riley, Jessica, Justin, Owen, Michael and Cameron...
Mary Lee Dunlap
Dec 7, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that the family of Mary Lee Dunlap announces her passing on December 7, 2025, at the age of 93.
Mary Lee was born in Montreal on December 13, 1931, to her cherished parents James Dunlap and Irene Valiquette, both now deceased. The eldest of three children, Mary Lee was predeceased by her brother Jimmy...
Douglas John Demers
Dec 6, 2025
Doug passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 6, 2025 at age 82. His memory and love will be cherished by his wife of 60 years, Margaret (née Peskett), and his beloved daughters Mandy (Brian Collins) and Beth (Scott Henley). He found his greatest joy in his grandchildren, Charlotte (Collins), and Grace, Connor and Declan (Henley). Predeceased by his...
Dorothy Joyce McQueen
Dec 6, 2025
On Dec 6, 2025, I said goodbye to Dorothy. My mother's best friend. Part of my life since childhood. Dorothy was the most pragmatic woman I knew. Independent, tenacious. She designed and built her own house in the 70's when it was difficult for a woman to even get a mortgage without a man's signature. As a young woman in...
Georgina Wherry
Dec 5, 2025
Georgina Whitehead Wherry (née Laing) April 29, 1942 – December 5, 2025 In her 83rd year, Georgina Whitehead Wherry passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, she was the cherished daughter of John and Elizabeth Laing (née Marcussen). For 62 years, Georgina shared an enduring and devoted marriage with her beloved husband, Donald Wherry. Together...
James Hugh Lougheed
Dec 4, 2025
James (Jim) Hugh Lougheed passed away on Dec 4, 2025 in Ottawa at 80 years of age. Loving husband of Agnes (nee Rose). Beloved father of Catherine (Kelly), Jane, David (Jerna) and Ted (Angie). Proud Papa of Ben (Faith), Emma (Billy), Sam and Maira. Special friend of Mel, Tom & Vera, and Janet.
Jim was a talented and innovative electrical engineer...
Meda Irene Bond
Dec 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Bond (née Nevin) on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the age of 96. Irene passed away surrounded by the love of her family and friends who cherished her dearly.
Irene was the beloved wife of the late George Bond. She is survived by her devoted daughter Paula (David), her...
Lidwina Levesque
Nov 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lidwina Levesque at the age of 95, surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, November 30th, 2025, and will be dearly missed by the many souls she has touched in her life.
Lidwina 'Maman' was the loving mother of five children, Gisèle (Tom), the late Murielle, Gordon (Lori),...
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