Obituaries

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James Theodore Slobodian

James Theodore Slobodian

Nov 21, 2024

Our dear dad passed away quietly and comfortably on November 21 at the age of 94. He was blessed to be well loved all of his life and loved life in return. He had a happy life. Educated at Ottawa Tech, he always loved to work with his hands, in the labs at the National Research Council and then Atomic...

Kelly Therien

Kelly Therien

Nov 19, 2024

Kelly Gilmour Therien born on April 25th, 1973, passed away peacefully at the age of 51, at home on November 19th, 2024, with family and her beloved dog, Clover by her side. Predeceased by her father David Gilmour, beloved uncle Ed Wolkowycki (Monica), and dear friend Sabrina Saarinen Burri. Survived by her loving daughters Emelina and Analisa Therien. Lovingly remembered...

Lance Drummond

Lance Drummond

Nov 17, 2024

LCol (Ret) Richard Neville Lance Drummond  

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Lance. Lance passed away peacefully and gracefully at the age of 86. Lance was predeceased by his wonderful wife, Joan. He is survived by his brothers, Jack (Elvie) and Don (Nancy), his daughter, Terry (Tim) and son,...

Barbara Diane Bourne

Barbara Diane Bourne

Nov 17, 2024

Diane passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the age of 82.

Beloved wife of the late Noel Bourne. Dear mother of Paul (Ann), Michelle (Rene) and Chris (Sarah). Loving grandmother of Lindsay, Paul-Jody “PJ”, Ashley, Gabrielle, Genevieve, Carl, Eric, Samantha, Kelcy, Remy, Caleb and great grandmother of Jessica, Katie, Vanessa,...

Karen Ruth Lorimer

Karen Ruth Lorimer

Nov 17, 2024

Karen Ruth Lorimer, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at the Montfort Hospital on November 17, 2024. Karen will be remembered for her grin like a torn pocket and generous laugh, her fierce competitiveness when playing board games, her perfect pastry, and her large capacity for love that was rooted in her faith in Christ. 

She was raised...

June Ann Borutski

June Ann Borutski

Nov 17, 2024

BORUTSKI, June Ann (née Trudeau) passed away peacefully after a brief illness on November 17, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Thomas Borutski, mother, Aldoria Trudeau (nee Chevrier), her father, Louis Trudeau, and brothers Francis and Clemis Trudeau and half-sister Gladys Benoit (nee Chevrier). She also leaves behind her niece Diane...

Glen Joseph Byrne

Glen Joseph Byrne

Nov 16, 2024

Byrne, Glen Joseph / Aka Byrne Z

Passed away at home, on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the age of 77.  Beloved husband of the late Sandra O’Connell.  Loving father of Daryl (Danielle) and Jason.  Proud grandfather of Landon and Amelia.  Dear brother of Elaine Kealey (Late Gerry) and Wayne Byrne (Gwen).  Fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces& nephews, Maclaren’s Landing...

James "Roy" Sproul

James "Roy" Sproul

Nov 16, 2024

A Life Well-Lived

Roy was born in Toronto on October 14, 1928 to parents Florence and Gordon. He died on November 16, 2024, a month after celebrating his 96th birthday. Roy was predeceased by his loving wife of 70 years, Ruth, in 2023 and brother Doug, in 2020. He is survived by brother Bruce (Jim), daughters Cheryl (Don), Leslie, and grandchildren...

Irvin John Capron

Irvin John Capron

Nov 13, 2024

Peacefully in hospital surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 age 95 years. Beloved husband of Shirley (Reynolds). Dear father of Gary (Julie). Loving grandfather of Megan (Neil), Rachel and Stephanie (Frank) and great grandfather of Logan and Liam. Brother of Lawrence (Joan). Predeceased by his parents Harold and Rachel; sister Evelyn and brother Lloyd Capron.

Friends may attend a...

Donald Craig Wardell

Donald Craig Wardell

Nov 11, 2024

WARDELL, Donald Craig ‐ Don passed away in the early hours of Monday, November 11th having faced a diagnosis of cancer with grace, dignity, and his usual subtle sarcastic humour.

Don was a generous, quiet, kind, wickedly funny person with a quick wit and a big heart. He loved art, music, and science and saw beauty in the things we often...

Wayne Joseph Robinson

Wayne Joseph Robinson

Nov 11, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of Wayne Robinson announces his sudden passing on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 75 at Queensway Carleton Hospital. Beloved husband of Helen for 53 years and devoted father to Wendy (Chris) and David (Nancy). Proud Grandfather of his Grandsons Jordan, Nathan, and Cooper. Dear brother of Cecile (Gilles) predeceased...

William David McAllister

William David McAllister

Nov 10, 2024

Peacefully on November 10, 2024, in Ottawa at the age of 69. David was predeceased by his parents, an older brother and an infant sister. He will be greatly missed by his son Ian and his sister Anne.David also leaves many friendships made and sustained through the years, perhaps most notably with his fellow members of the Glasgow Rangers Supporters...

Claire Knudson

Claire Knudson

Nov 10, 2024

With heavy hearts the family announces the peaceful passing of Alice Claire Knudson (née Pelton) on Sunday, November 10th, 2024. With family by her side at the Queensway Carleton Hospital.

Claire will be missed by Gary, her best friend and husband of 63 years, much loved daughters Tracey (Leo Paoletti) and Paige, and her adored grandchildren, Dana and Matthew. Fondly remembered...

Eleanor Rose Henderson

Eleanor Rose Henderson

Nov 9, 2024

Eleanor Rose Henderson, sweetness itself, died Nov. 9th 2024. She passed peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute, at the age of 89, with family by her side. 

Eleanor incarnated the qualities of kindness, zest for life, extraordinary strength, and love of laughter and friendship. She was born on Sept. 7th, 1935 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, to Florence Annie (Rose) Atwood and...

Luu Duong

Luu Duong

Nov 9, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Luu Duong, on November 9, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, on September 14, 1932, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones who cherished her deeply.



She was mother to her children: Way Fat Tran, Chuan Way Tran, Vay...

Jane Truelove

Jane Truelove

Nov 8, 2024

Jane peacefully slipped away on the evening of Friday, November 8th after confronting her illness with strength and resilience over the last two and half years. Jane is survived by her amazing and beloved children, Katsua, Cynthia, and Keenai, step kids Ryan and Ooloosie, her sister Julie (John and Zoey), cousin Andrea (Robin), and friend and former husband, Brian. Jane...

Frederick Graham Shipman

Frederick Graham Shipman

Nov 8, 2024

Grant rest O Lord to the soul of your faithful servant Frederick (Fred) Shipman, (born April 3, 1922) who passed away peacefully at May Court Hospice, Ottawa, ON, November 8, 2024, at the age of 102 years.

Predeceased by his loving wife Leita Bertha Shipman (of sixty-nine years) and his daughter Judith Susan Matthewson .

Lovingly remembered by his daughter, Barbara Shipman...

J Grant McLaughlin

J Grant McLaughlin

Nov 6, 2024

Peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the age of 68 with his family by his side. Loving husband of Elizabeth (Beth) for 37 years and father of James and Jodie. Dear son of Lois and the late Ross McLaughlin. Survived by his sister, Sharon (Marcel Charron). Predeceased by his siblings Hal and Wendy (Edward McParland)....

Patricia Helen Hutchison

Patricia Helen Hutchison

Nov 6, 2024

The family of Patricia Helen Hutchison announces her death on November 6,2024 at age 95, after living a long, happy and fulfilling life.

Patricia was born in Ottawa and adopted by Ruby Pinhey of Carp, where she spent her formative years and was welcomed and encircled by both the Pinhey and Snelgrove clan.

She spent her working life between Ottawa, Montreal and...

Donald John Alfred Brawley

Donald John Alfred Brawley

Nov 4, 2024

Donald John Alfred Brawley, aged 89, passed away on November 4, 2024, at Montfort Hospital in Ottawa, due to complications from COVID-19. Born on June 27, 1935, Don's life was marked by his dedication to his family and a distinguished career that spanned many decades. 

Don grew up on a farm, a foundation that instilled in him the values of hard...

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