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William Joseph Purdy
Jan 12, 2025
With deep sadness, the family announces the passing of William "Bill" Purdy, who left us peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the age of 84. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Edna Ibbotson, his son Greg Purdy, and his daughter-in-law Leasa Purdy.
Born on February 19, 1940, in Ottawa to William and Edith Purdy, Bill attended Nepean High School and...
Donna Leslie Jean Dalton
Jan 11, 2025
Peacefully, with family by her side, on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at the age of 62.
Predeceased by loving parents Gerald and May Dalton and her sister Susan French (John). Left to mourn are her loving partner Wilson Bassile, her daughters Sophia (Rick Gregg) and Bianca (Troy Goodwin) Olivieri and their son Dante, sister Judy Henry (Denis), brother Gerald (Ron Clow),...
Donald Brian Cameron
Jan 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Don Cameron (age 88) after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
Don will be deeply missed by his wife and life partner of 43 years, Robin McKay, his daughter Deb Cameron-Nauss (Kevin), and his grandsons Derek (Rachael) and Kevin Strickland. He was the much-loved brother to his sisters Judy Quinn and...
Gavin McKirdy Leishman
Jan 8, 2025
Survivor of the Almonte train wreck in 1942, Gavin passed peacefully in his 85th year on Wednesday January 8, 2025. Predeceased by his wife Donna(Stacey) and sister Patricia. Gavin is survived by his children “The Girl” Stephanie(Andrew Smith), Brett (Stephanie), and Darren (Kelly) “Dook” was very proud of his grandchildren Kaylen(Bryan Boroff), Evan, Meredith, Ryan, and Adam(Tera), and of his...
Mary Elizabeth Millen
Jan 7, 2025
Passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 82. Dear mother of Meaghan McClure (Mike Beaudoin) and Scott Millen (Melody Jackson). Sister of John Scott (the late Mary Margaret), Ann Brant (Brian Branchaud) and Judith Warren (Gil). Predeceased by her parents John & Evelyn Scott and son-in-law Robert McClure. Remembered by...
Frederick Glen Bollman
Jan 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Frederick Glen Bollman. Fred passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 94. Fred was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in London, Ontario, as the only child of Frederick and Mildred Bollman. After completing his training in Regina, Saskatchewan, Fred embarked on a...
Bibi Rabia Sankar
Jan 7, 2025
Peacefully, with family by her side, on January 7th 2025 at the age of 88. Predeceased by her loving husband Amin (Rajah) Sankar.
Devoted and loving mother of Yasmin (Nasir “Dereck”), Soraya (Allan), Imran, Farah, and Ferial. Special gran of Joshua (Ary). Dear sister of Hassan (Elise), Omar (Anne), and predeceased by Zaman and Tofa Mohamdee.
Sister-in-law of Tara Mohamdee, Fuad (Nari)...
Lorraine Newson
Jan 6, 2025
Newson, Lorraine (nee Cameron)
Passed away peacefully at Starwood Long Term Care home on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the age of 91 with family by her side. Predeceased by her loving husband, Richard J. Newson. Lovingly remembered by her children: Linda Longstreet (Dean McFadyen); Bruce Longstreet (Lynda Longstreet); Kathy Ezard (Daniel Ezard); Wendy Longstreet (Steven Marsh); her 13 grandchildren and 14...
Ian James Kendall
Jan 6, 2025
Passed away suddenly on January 6, 2025 at the age of 46. Born in Barrie, Ontario on April 25, 1978. Lovingly remembered by his longtime partner Jennifer Hibble. Cherished by his mother Cathy McCutcheon (Keith) and father Doug Kendall (Norah), predeceased by Michael Hibble. Beloved grandson of Annie McShane. Deeply missed by siblings Jennifer Nelson (Tyler) and Jessica Kendall (Trevor...
Ronald Joseph Landry
2025
Landry, Ronald Joseph
1939 - 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Joseph Landry of Ottawa, Ontario announce his passing on January 3, 2025 at the age of 85 years with his loving spouse Judy Mordy, his sister-in-law Carolyn DeWolfe and his niece Stephanie DeWolfe by his side. He will be dearly missed by his wife Judy Mordy;...
Claire Ballantyne (née Fulton)
Jan 3, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Jan 3, 2025, age 94 at Prince of Wales Retirement Home in Nepean, Ontario. Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia on June 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Keith Fulton and Isabelle (née Henderson) Fulton.
Claire was an avid fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, the Toronto Raptors and televised curling events. While watching...
Maari Veronica Gillis (Singfield)
Jan 1, 2025
Maari Veronica Gillis (Singfield) passed away January 1, 2025, at the age of 30 after a hard fought battle with cancer.
It is with insurmountable grief that we say goodbye to our strong, passionate, caring Maari: wife to Jack, daughter to Joyel and George, sister to Caitlin (Stephen) and Angel, sister-in law to Ceci (Guy) and Patrick, beloved aunt to Oaklen,...
Gerald Oswald Venier
Dec 30, 2024
Gerald Oswald Venier of Kanata passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on December 30, 2024, at the age of 91. Gerry was born on September 16, 1933, in Orillia and is predeceased by his parents Winnifred and Angelo and his sister Gloria (John) Ostrowski. He graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering in...
Eric Bourk Armstrong
Dec 26, 2024
Eric passed away surrounded by the love of his family in hospital on Thursday, December 26th, 2024, at the age of 69 years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Judy (Gauthier) Armstrong and his parents Gordon and Edna (Bourk) Armstrong. Loving and proud father of Evelyn and Shawn (Nancy Cardin). Predeceased by brothers Stanley and Ron (Joan) Armstrong. Dear...
Joyce Marguerite Cook (née McCallum)
Dec 25, 2024
Peacefully in hospital on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 age 88 years. Beloved wife and best friend for more than 68 years of the late William (Bill). Loving mother of Kerry Lee Cook (Gandi Hammoud), and Kelly McKenna (Mike).Cherished Nana of Kira (Scott), Candice, Laura (Cody), Charlene (Brock) and Adam (Katie) and great grandmother (G-Nan) of Georgia, Adelaide, Olivia, Katie, Michaela,...
Nadia Kassyousef
Dec 21, 2024
The family is deeply saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Nadia Kassyousef, surrounded by her loved ones, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the age of 83. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of over 32 years, Joseph Kassyousef.
Nadia Kassyousef was the loving mother to Fayez (Dounia), Mary-Rose Yared (the late Nassif), Fayza, Elie (Isabelle), and George (Molly)....
James Ernest Watters
Dec 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce that Jay Watters passed away Friday Dec 20th.He was a leap-year baby, born on the Dunrobin family farm, February 29, 1932. Jay was married to Agnes (Niven) originally from Brooklyn, NY for 66 years. He leaves to mourn his wife and best friend Agnes and children: Debbie (Brian), Robert (Carol), Linda and...
Hendrika 'Rita' Maaike Sturrus (neé Van Ryswyk)
Dec 18, 2024
Rita passed away peacefully on December 18th with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Willem (Bill) Sturrus. Loving mother to Peter (Sheila), Ria, and Kathy (Ron), Oma to 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at The Ottawa Hospital (Civic Campus) for their compassionate and attentive care during her time...
Douglas George Burgess
Dec 18, 2024
Douglas George Burgess, aged 81, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Grania, his children, Paul (Roxana) and Diane, and his grandchildren, Bradley and Brittany. He is also sadly missed by his step-children, Jocelyn (Andy), Graham (Suzy), Sylvia (Bram), and four step-grandchildren.
Born...
Janet Gail Banks
Dec 17, 2024
Passed away suddenly in her home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 5 days short of her 75th birthday and 6 days short of her 44th wedding anniversary. Beloved wife of the late Frank Kewley (July 2024). Dear mother of Emma (Daryl McKinnon) and loved grandmother of Mack, Ty and Ada. Dear sister to Judy (Michael), Jamie (Cathy); aunt to Jillian...
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