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Ruth Jensen
Mar 19, 2025
It is with shattered hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth Jensen on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 90.
A vibrant soul, Ruth lived a full life, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her warmth, humour, and unwavering spirit touched the lives of many, from family and friends to the...
Leonard Sadler
Mar 30, 2025
With great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Leonard Sadler at the age of 87. Leonard was a beloved husband, partner and best friend to his predeceased wife Nora for 63 years. Proud father to Charles (Linda) and Ronald (Annette). Loving grandfather to Jessie (Steve) Grainger, Johnston (Kelsea), Alyssa (Cole Shouldice) and Connor. Great grandfather to Benjamin and...
Clasina (Ineke) Wissing
Mar 28, 2025
Passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Loving wife of the late Henk Wissing (2022). Cherished mother of Craig and Mirella. Survived by her siblings Lony, Leny and Jan. Ineke is remembered fondly by her brothers- and sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Private funeral arrangements entrusted to Tubman Funeral Home.
In lieu...
Judith Marion Kingsford
Mar 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith (Judy) Kingsford, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, at the age of 94.
Predeceased by her parents George Etherege Kingsford and Lilian Rodman of Toronto. Judy had many fond memories of her great friends.
She will be remembered for her love of animals and gardening.
In Judy's memory, give some love to...
John Terrance Vivaraies
Mar 25, 2025
He leaves behind his loving wife Teresa (Leduc), daughters Jennifer and Victoria, stepsons Eric Anderson (Christine), Ian Anderson (Kayla), and many grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother Alice (Winch) and siblings Robert, Susan Pepin (Barry), Glen (Darlene) Dale, Gail Cayer (Rheal), and many nieces and nephews. Ryan and Amber had a very special place in their papa’s heart...
Sylvia Lenore Smith
Mar 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Lenore Smith, peacefully at age 87, after a long illness. Lenore was predeceased by her parents Sylvia and William Hodgman.
Lenore is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Fraser, and was much loved by her children Ian (Vicky), Bruce, David (Nicole), and Nancy (James). Lenore...
Raili Mirjam Osterman
Mar 23, 2025
Mirjam, born in Turku, Finland, passed away in Ottawa, Ontario on March 23, 2025, at the age of 94.
Survived by her children John, Shirley, David, and Heather, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sister Maire Marston, and 2 nephews. Predeceased by her beloved husband William R. Osterman, father Lauri Nikolai Kuusisto and mother Aino Aleksandra Kuusisto (nee Laakso).
Mirjam attended the Montreal High...
Marilyn Joyce Thompson (nee Atchison)
Mar 21, 2025
Thompson, Marilyn (nee Atchison)
Peacefully at Barrhaven Manor on March 21, 2025.
Loving wife of many years of Gordon Thompson. Predeceased by father and mother, Ross and Helen Atchison and brothers Don Moore (Joy) and Clark Atchison (Charlotte). Aunt of Rick Moore (Denise), Steve Moore (Lesley) and Donna Brule. Missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Marilyn was a long time skater and...
Heather Denise Connerty
Mar 19, 2025
Connerty, Heather
(Formerly Keating, nee Martin)
Sept. 12, 1946 – March 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce Heather passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Civic Hospital on March 19, 2025.
Dedicated and beloved wife of 41 years to Cliff. Fierce mother of Shelley Keating (Fred Odendaal), Chad Connerty (Jenn) and Ryan Connerty (Sarah Duncan). Proud grandmother of Jade, Ruby...
Al Hamblin
Mar 15, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce that in the early hours of Saturday March 15th, the amazing Al Hamblin left this earth, peacefully in his sleep. Loving father to Tara (Jon Carl) and Robin. Survived by former spouse Saxon Harding. Devoted grandfather to William and Jacqueline Godfrey. He leaves behind his sister Doreen Pollitt (the late Wayne), his niece, nephew and...
Marion Brooks
Mar 13, 2025
Peacefully at Osgoode Care Centre on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Gary Brooks. Dear mother of Thomas and Sarah Brooks (Bill Aubrey). Loving grandmother of Hannah, Wyatt, Caleb and Edison. Special thanks to Osgoode Care Centre for their exceptional and heartfelt care.
No visitation or service by request. Inurnment Rideauvale Cemetery in the spring.
Pauline Thérèse Meslage (née Morin)
Mar 12, 2025
With heavy hearts the family announces that Pauline passed away peacefully at The May Court Hospice in Ottawa, while surrounded by her daughters, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of the late Claude Meslage. Loving mother of Philip (Stephanie), Viviane (Peter), Charles (Kimberley) and Michèle. Proud grandmother of Vanessa, Matthew, Christopher and Audrey.
Dear sister of...
John Douglas Fraser
Mar 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Douglas Fraser, a beloved husband of 50 years, best friend and dance partner to Barb (nee Milne) on March 12, 2025 at the age of 75.
He was a cherished and respected father of Janine Lunn (Brad), Arlene Hunter (Hugh), Maida Edwards (Jamie), Kent (Robyn).
A caring and fun-loving Gramps...
Valda Edith Brooks
Mar 9, 2025
In her 95th year, Valda Brooks (nee Bennett) passed away peacefully in hospital of natural causes. She is survived by her daughters Deborah, Shirley (Jacques) and Kathleen, grandchildren Laura, Jason and Alex (Emilie), great grandchildren Tyson, Kyah, Signy and Freya, and many nieces, nephews and their families, all wishing her a safe and peaceful passage.
Funeral services will be held on...
Anna "Beryl" Parks
Mar 9, 2025
Parks, Anna “Beryl” (nee Brown)
With great sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our mom.
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, our beloved mom died at the age of 97 years old. Mom would have been 98 years old on March 29, 2025.
Mom was born in Richmond, Ontario on March 29, 1927 to Arthur and Norma (nee Green) Brown. Mom...
Bob Joseph Trepanier
Mar 8, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Bob at the Civic Hospital, after a brief illness, on March 8, 2025 at the age of 71.
He was predeceased by his parents, Therese Trepanier (Beaudry) and Rolland Trepanier, and is survived by his best friend of 39 years Susan (Tubman), and his siblings, Collette (Verne), Michael (Jocelyn), sister-in-law Gail...
Margaret Isobell Cope
Mar 8, 2025
Margaret Isobell Cope (nee Scott) passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025. She had been struggling with Alzheimer’s disease over the past decade and is now at peace.
Margaret was born on January 11, 1941 in New Liskeard Ontario, daughter of the late Harry Barr Scott and Edna Martha Terry. Marg married Bob (Robert Barry) Cope at Hillview United Church on...
Jay Ellen Garrett
Mar 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Jay Ellen Garrett. Jay passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Tuesday March 4th, 2025, in Ottawa at the age of 72 years after a courageous year-long battle with blood cancer.
Jay is survived by her husband and best friend of 51 years, Don Garrett, her devoted...
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...
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