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Dr. Tonis Kasvand
Mar 4, 2025
The family is sad to announce the passing of Dr. Tonis Kasvand on Tuesday March 4, 2025, in Ottawa at the age of 94, with his daughter Angelica Kasvand Harris and his son Tonis F. V. Kasvand by his side. He leaves behind his sibling Eva Hudyma, his two grandchildren Emerson Harris and Myia Harris, and his son-in-law Michael Harris.
Tonis...
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Robertson
Mar 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Robertson (nee Rea) on March 4, 2025. She has gone to join her beloved husband of over 62 years, John Grant Robertson and two of her children, Beverly Rea Robertson and Douglas Grant Robertson. She leaves behind two daughters, Katherine Nancy Robertson (Richard) of Halifax and...
Vera Caroline Black (neé Robinson)
Mar 3, 2025
Peacefully on March 3rd, 2025, at the age of 94 in Ottawa. Predeceased by her loving husband of over 60 years, Ab Black.
Vera is survived by sons Steve (Susan) and Tom (Melissa), grandchildren Adam (Cynthia), Simon, Melanie (Lucas), Chad, Becca, and Tasha, and great-grandchild William. Predeceased by her children Greg and Janet, and parents Amos and Rose Robinson. She will...
Linda Mae Keirstead (neé Silliker)
Mar 3, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Keirstead, who passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025 at the Ottawa General Hospital, surrounded by close family members. Born in Miramichi, NB, and having resided much of her life in Fredericton, NB, she was a wife, mother, friend, businesswoman and Beta Sigma Phi sister.
Linda enjoyed baking, sewing,...
Lois Moore
Mar 2, 2025
Unexpectedly in hospital on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Earl Moore, and dear friend, the late Ernie Trimble. Dear mother of Ruth Verdon (Denis), Helen Todd (Ron) and Keith (Heather).
Cherished Grandma of Lindsay, Stephanie (Dave); Ryan (Jen), Brad (Becca); Laura and Ben and GG of Carson, Jake, Quinn, McKenzie, Lennon and Charlotte.
Sister...
Joan Rita Chilcott
Mar 1, 2025
Joan Rita Chilcott (nee Bradley) passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 in her 105th year. Beloved wife of the late James J. Chilcott. Loving mother of Lynn Chilcott (Robert Lloyd-Rees) and Brad (the late Cheryl) Chilcott. Proud grandmother of Sarah Chilcott (Joel Pang) and great-grandmother of Conor and Devon. Joan was GG (Glamour Gran) to her two U.K. step grand-daughters,...
Elaine Rosemary Whitton
Feb 28, 2025
Elaine Whitton, age 95, passed away on February 28, 2025 in Ottawa, Canada. Born in Leigh-on-Sea, England, Elaine lived a remarkable life marked by resilience, dedication, and love.
Elaine was predeceased by her beloved spouse, Howard Whitton, and their son, David. She is survived by her devoted sons, Mark and Alan, their spouses Lorraine and Susan, her cherished grandchildren, Owen, Rhianna,...
Graham Ferguson
Feb 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Graham Ferguson
Graham Ferguson passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Friday, February 28, 2025, in his 94th year. Cherished husband of the late Dorothy MacTavish, he leaves behind the enduring love and gratitude of his children, Kathryn, the late Ian, and Bruce (Magdolna). He was a devoted grandfather to Elyzabeth, Morgan, Connor, and Abigail,...
Peggy Frances Guigue
Feb 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Peggy Guigue (nee Carriere) announces the passing of their wonderful Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. On Thursday, February 27th, 2025, surrounded by her family, Peggy went to be with her late husband Gene.
Peggy was predeceased by her husband Gene (Eugene), son Wayne, chosen son Norm, and mother Evelyn. Predeceased also by siblings...
Gillian Anne Bibace (neé Baldwin)
Feb 26, 2025
Gillian peacefully passed away in her home on the evening of Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the age of 90. She was the loving wife of predeceased Bert Jaime and is survived by her sister Susan Cougnenc (nee Baldwin), her two sons Robin Dean and Kenneth Paul and Robin’s wife Joyce Wong as well as her extended family and friends...
Donald Clifford Beckett
Feb 26, 2025
Don wrote this reflection of his life, and we would like to share it with you.
WOW------ What a wonderful lifetime voyage
I have experienced;
Loving parents who gave me wings
Vastness of the prairie vista
Dust storms and a Great Depression
The charm and excitement of an expanding Saskatchewan frontier
The Ugliness of war years yet tinged with a rainbow
A most satisfying career in the field...
Colette Millican
Feb 25, 2025
Resting in the care of Tubmans, Westboro Chapel.
Colette Millican died with dignity, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario following the return of the cancer that she beat with fortitude and courage in 2023.
Beloved wife of Robert. Adored mother, co-chef & 'Mumsy' to Kevin.
Colette was born in San Bernardino, CA. She had a successful career as an Investment Advisor in...
Michael Anthony Valente
Feb 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that Mike’s family shares the news that he passed away following a lengthy illness on February 25, 2025.
Beloved husband of 45 years to Diane (nee Asselin), adored brother of Peter (Debbie), brother-in-law to Joan (the late Vince), Louise (Bob), Gilles (Patricia), the late Robert (Nicole), and the late Andre (Fe). Beloved nephew to Sandra Cybulski...
Helen Margaret Daboll
Feb 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Helen (Howell) Daboll announces her peaceful passing on February 24, 2025.
Helen lived a beautiful life and with her peaceful passing surrounded by her family, joins her loving husband of almost 70 years, H. Ross, in death. True high school sweethearts, it was a one-of-a-kind lasting love affair that bestowed many joyful...
Cecil James White
Feb 22, 2025
We are heartbroken to share the passing of Cecil J. White.
Cecil passed peacefully at home on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the age of 88. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean White (nee Moran), daughters Jennifer and Debbie (Shawn), grandchildren Emily (Jonathan), Krista (Henry) and Keiran (Grace) and sister, Lois Bennett (nee White). Predeceased by his parents, John...
Marilyn Leona Mark
Feb 21, 2025
On Friday, February 21, 2025, Marilyn Leona Mark (nee Magladry) spent her final moments peacefully in her LTC home Peter D Clark, where she was cared for by kind, patient and thoughtful staff.
Known for her resilience in the face of the many hardships she faced in life, she nevertheless kept on going. She will be dearly missed by her two...
Elizabeth Anne Kauffmann
Feb 19, 2025
Kingston — Elizabeth Anne Kauffmann (nee Ballantyne) in her 80th year, a longtime Kingston resident and Professor of Nursing at Queens University, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 19th.
She will be remembered and missed by her daughter, Julie Morris (Richard); her son, Otto Peter (Tiffany Edwardsen), her partner Richard Craig, her grandchildren, her sister Patricia Ballantyne, along with their families...
Wilma Da Silva
Feb 19, 2025
Wilma Da Silva, aged 93 passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 19, 2025 in Ottawa, Canada. Born on December 21, 1931, in Neuenhaus, Kreis Grafschaft Bentheim, Germany, she lived a life filled with love, adventure, resilience, and joy.
Wilma was predeceased by her siblings, Gerhard, Inge, and Werner; and her husband of 58 years, Francis (Frank) Da Silva who...
David Turnbull
Feb 15, 2025
David Frederick Turnbull, resident of Kars ON, age76, died at his home on Saturday evening, February 15, 2025.
Born in Digby NS, he was a son of the late Joseph and Jean Turnbull. He proudly served 25 years with the RCMP/CSIS having served in Saskatchewan and Ontario. A highlight of his career was as an instructor at the William Stevenson Academy...
Rosamond Mary Sturk
Feb 15, 2025
Rosamond Sturk died peacefully on February 15, 2025 in Ottawa, at her care home residence.
Predeceased by her husband of 71 years, (James) Oliver Sturk, loving mother of Gregory, Murray (Louise), Sheila (Martin), “Grandma” to Veronica (Pearce) and Savannah (Conor), Jamie (Bridie), Daniel, and made recently a proud great grandmother to Sawyer James Craig.
Rosamond was born in San Diego, California, her...
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