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Donald William Garrett
Jan 5, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Don Garrett. Don passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday January 5, 2026, in Ottawa at the age of 72 years after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.
Don is predeceased by the love of his life of 51 years, Jay and is...
Jonah Christopher Baskin-Sauve
Jan 5, 2026
Jonah Christopher Baskin-Sauve passed away peacefully at Saint Vincent Hospital on January 5, 2026, at 3:25 am.
He was a 22 year old man who was loved by all. His love for life was infectious. He loved his game shows and electronics, and loved life itself. Jonah enjoyed his outings with mom, dad, family, and friends. His favourite outings included his...
Georgina Mildred Tupper (née Park)
Jan 5, 2026
Georgie died peacefully in the early hours of Monday January 5, 2026 at the Kemptville District Hospital.
Born May 9, 1933, Georgie was raised by her mother Mildred Park and her grandparents Elias and Hattie Park in Old Barns, Colchester County, Nova Scotia. After graduating high school in 1950 she worked in a dress shop and later as a bank clerk...
Holly Ellen Stairs
Jan 4, 2026
Holly Ellen Stairs (née Burns) passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2026, following a long and courageous journey with chronic health challenges. Throughout her life, she faced these difficulties with quiet strength, resilience, and grace, never allowing them to define her spirit or diminish her love for those around her.
She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband,...
George Henry Steele
Jan 4, 2026
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of George Steele, of Ottawa, in his 101th year. George was born in Roebuck (Spencerville). Predeceased by his three brothers Lorne, Harold, and Donald.
A great son, brother, and uncle to family in Ottawa and Brockville.
He was a long-time employee of the Communication Security Establishment Canada, a member of Woodroffe United...
Hannah Rachel Schwartz
Jan 3, 2026
Hannah was born on our fourth wedding anniversary. She should be celebrating our 50th with us, if Elise and I are so blessed to make it that far, but that was not to be. After a long illness, we lost our beautiful daughter in the early days of the New Year.
Hannah was a determined and inquisitive child from the youngest...
Tracy Lynn Harrington
Jan 1, 2026
Peacefully in hospital, on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in her 66th year with Shaun and Sue by her side. Cherished sister of Carol Melchior (late Lou), Richard (Cheri), Shaun (Sue) and Kelly/Karen (Al Wallace). Predeceased by her parents Gord and Irene Harrington and brothers Keith, Skip and Lee. Tracy is lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and her cherished...
Joyce Pauline Wakefield
Jan 1, 2026
It is with great sadness that the Wakefield family announces the death of Joyce Pauline Wakefield. “Nanny” passed away peacefully at home in Osgoode, Ontario on January 1, 2026, after a short illness.
Born in Sackville, New Brunswick to Frederick and Pauline (Lawrence) Doncaster on April 20, 1936, Joyce leaves behind her sons, Peter (Patricia) of Osgoode, Ontario and Derek (Charlene)...
Anthony Spoerri
Dec 31, 2025
Peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Ottawa at the age of 60.
Tony leaves behind his brother Andrew, nieces Meagan and Lindsay, nephew Curtis and his lifelong friend Darrell. Loving Godfather to Josiah whom he enjoyed visiting in Switzerland. He will be remembered for his love of everything outdoors, his camp in Lanark and his...
Neeltje "Nora" Patsouris (née Wijnsema)
Dec 30, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Beloved wife of Evangelos Patsouris. Predeceased by her parents Lammert Wijnsema and Helena Cornelia den Haan as well as her two sisters Maria Cornelia de Wit-Wijnsema and Jacoba Aalberta Wijnsema.
Survived and deeply missed by her extended family of cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews in the Netherlands and...
Alice Mathilda Burke (née Burt)
Dec 29, 2025
Alice Mathilda Burke in her 97th year, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at her home of 65 years in Malakoff, Ontario, with her daughter by her side.
Born on December 6, 1929, in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to the late David and Irene (Bowdridge) Burt.
Alice was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, grandmother,...
Olive Cecilia Belisle
Dec 28, 2025
Quietly on the evening of December 28 at St. Patrick’s Home in Ottawa, just days after her 98th birthday.
Born in Cornwall, Ontario to the late Leo Robidoux and the late Stella Dow, Olive was raised in Mille Roches, one of the Lost Villages flooded by the 1950s damming of the St. Lawrence Seaway to generate hydroelectric power.
Olive was predeceased by...
Michael Allan Elliott
Dec 28, 2025
Born in Ottawa on Sept. 9, 1944, Michael Allan Elliott was the son of Myfanwy Elliott and W.O.1 Michael J. McGuire, who was killed in a flying accident in 1944. In 1950, he was adopted by his stepfather, R.L. Elliott.
Despite his congenital disability, Michael graduated from the University of Windsor and then received a Master in Social Work from Carleton...
Lawrence Joseph Lalonde
Dec 25, 2025
Lawrence Joseph Lalonde (Larry) passed away in Hospital on December 25, 2025 at the age of 72.
Larry was born on May 28, 1953 in Sudbury, Ontario.
He retired in 2002 from the City of Ottawa, Engineering.
Larry was a true Outdoorsman at heart with a deep passion for hunting, fishing and his precious antique cars. Larry was always thrilled to see wildlife...
Reginald Duncan Rosebrook
Dec 23, 2025
After a long illness, Reg passed away at home with family by his side.
Loving husband of June and father to Wendy Rosebrook (Mark Farrell)
Our thanks to the many dedicated health care professionals and the team that guided Reg and the family through this difficult time.
John Charley Luetchford
Dec 21, 2025
Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Saturday, December 21, 2025, following a brief illness, John Charley Luetchford passed away just three days shy of his 94th birthday.
Born in Ealing, England, and raised in Canterbury and Margate, Kent, John lived a life marked by curiosity, adventure, and devotion to his family. He was married for 52 years to his beloved...
William Allan Rump
Dec 21, 2025
William Allan Rump (“Wild Bill”)
Our beloved father, William Allan Rump, affectionately known as “Wild Bill,” passed away peacefully in hospital on December 21, 2025, at the age of 75, with his family by his side.
He is lovingly remembered by his children Jamie (Kelly) and Kelly (Pat); his granddaughters Kayleigh and Kelseigh; and his bonus grandchildren Kole, Tanner, Rylee and Tanner.
Bill...
Thelma Cartwright-Hopwood
Dec 19, 2025
Leaves behind son Peter Hopwood (Kitimat, BC), daughter Catherine Hopwood (Ottawa), son-in-law Thomas Balint (Ottawa), sister Pauline (Newcastle-on-Tyne), and many nieces and nephews and extended family in the U.K. and Ottawa. Pre-deceased by husband Peter Hopwood, son James (Jim) Hopwood, and three sisters (Joan, Patricia, Elaine).
Born in Byker, Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1933, Thelma moved to Ottawa in 1957 with her Canadian...
Edward Franklin Pope
Dec 17, 2025
Passed away peacefully in the presence of his eldest son and caregiver at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, December 17, 2025.
Frank was born into a farm family having roots in Prince Edward County and Halton County Ontario. He graduated as an Aggie from Guelph University, continuing his studies with master’s degree field work in entomology, but leaving with a...
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...
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