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Mary Rochefort
May 23, 2024
Rochefort, Mary passed away suddenly but peacefully at 4:45 am on May 23 at the age of 68. She was born in Windsor, on July 13, 1955. Survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Armand Rochefort; loving son of 46 years Kenneth Rochefort; and loving son of 44 years Adam Rochefort. Lovingly remembered by Sharon Tune, Shawna Rochefort, Joshua...
Thomas Denton Dawson
May 23, 2024
Denny passed away peacefully at The Ottawa Hospital with his family by his side.  Beloved husband of Shirley Dawson (Healey) for 55 years. 
Loving father of Donald (Juehee) and Deanna Diaz (Dan). Grandpa extraordinaire to Isaac and Joshua.  Predeceased by his parents Bert and Violet Dawson (Rooke), and by his brother Lindsay (Donna). He is survived by one brother Allan...
Cheryl Day
May 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cheryl on Thursday May 23, 2024 at age 77. She was the beloved daughter of the late Lois Constance Daley and Ralph William Laycock.She will be deeply missed by her sister Jane Laycock and her 3 amazing boys, Ralph (Hemroth), Theodore (Bev), Gilbert (Cindy) and her beloved grandchildren. As...
Lyle Dennis Houlahan
May 21, 2024
Lyle passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 with his wife Margaret (Beach) by his side. Lyle was the devoted and loved son of the late Leo and Rita (Byrne).
Lyle was a true gentleman. He loved spending time with family and friends, travelling, shopping and his summers at White Lake. Lyle and Margaret were inseparable, so the loss is...
Fay Lindley Taylor
May 20, 2024
It is with both a heavy heart and gracious spirit that I announce my Mom's passing on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Fay passed in peace, free of pain, and blessed by the morning sunshine. In her final days, her closest family and friends were able to reach out to her to pay their respects, express their gratitude, and say “fare-thee-well”.
Fay...
Suzanne Janice (Sue) McNally
May 19, 2024
MCNALLY, Suzanne Janice (Sue)
(nee Dobson)
May 15, 1939- May 19, 2024
Registered Nurse (retired)
Passed away on May 19, 2024 at the age of 85 years. Loving wife of the late Brian J. McNally (2019) for 58 years. Loving and devoted mother of Sharon (David) Crossan, Rand (Maureen Dodd), Shawn (Wendy Fereday) and Michael (Martha Keen). Proud grandmother of Benjamin, Theresa and Patrick...
Jean-Guy Joseph Fournier
May 18, 2024
Jean-Guy came into this world on December 19, 1938, the youngest of five children. He grew up in Kirkland Lake, where he excelled on the school gymnastics team, and worked part-time at a photo studio, igniting a life-long interest in photography. While he was unusually nimble, and could often be found walking on his hands or in a headstand long...
Joan Margaret Dodsworth Ware
May 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Margaret Dodsworth Ware. Joan passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 17, 2024, in Kanata, at the age of 96.
Joan loved her family fiercely. Beloved mother to her sons David, Peter, and John; mother-in-law to Joanne (nee Kirby), Suzanne (nee Boch) and Jennifer Morin (the three Graces,...
Gladys Anne Cameron
May 16, 2024
Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on May 16, 2024, at the age of 87. Gladys was born in Montreal, Quebec on December 25, 1936. Lovingly remembered by her many friends and family including her nephew Ken and grand-nephews Jacob, Connor and Colby. Predeceased by her sister Jessie Pretty (Dec 2, 2023). Gladys spent most of her life in Ottawa working...
Janet Clarinda McKenny
May 15, 2024
McKenny, Janet Clarinda (nee Mattice)
With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother on May 15, 2024, in her 96th year.
Predeceased by loving husband Jim and daughter Maureen Patricia.
Devoted mother of Gordon (Maureen), Gloria (the late Perry Preston), Harry, Shawn, Jim (Ellen), Margaret (Jim Craig).
Beloved grandmother of Megan, Jennifer (Trevor), Mike (Claire), Sarah (Jonathan), Emmah, and Jessica (Brian).
Great-grandmother to...
Patsy Arlene Lytle
May 13, 2024
Patsy Lytle nee White
Patsy passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Monday May 13th, 2024 with family by her side, at the age of 58. Patsy was born on October 15, 1965 in Drummond Centre, ON.
Survived by her loving husband Bob of 38 years. Lovingly remembered by her mother Nancey and step-father Paul. She will be missed by...
M. Lorraine Widdis
May 11, 2024
Widdis, M. Lorraine
Lorraine Widdis (B.A) passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024 at Bruyère Saint-Vincent Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.
Lorraine was born on June 6th, 1925, in Dundalk, Ontario, ON to the late Joseph and Georgina Duff. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Widdis, (PEng, DFC), who passed away in 1994 and also predeceased by her first...
John Newton Moore
May 10, 2024
John passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at home with his wife, Gene Anne (née Vlasaty), and hisdaughters, Suzanne (Patrick) and Karen by his side.Born in Simcoe, Ontario on June 19, 1941, John was the only child of Lois (néeGoble) and Raymond Moore. He was a graduate of Western University in Chemistrywith a Masters in Business Administration.He worked...
Brad Russel Lawrence
May 8, 2024
Brad Russel Lawrence, born on October 24, 1964, passed away on May 8, 2024. He spent his final days surrounded by the love of his family, with his eldest daughter by his side, ensuring he was cared for with deep affection and respect. Brad was the beloved second eldest child of Peter and the late Shirley Lawrence. He embraced life...
Valentino Ortiz Ochoa
May 7, 2024
Ortiz Ochoa, Valentino passed away peacefully at Saint Vincent Hospital on Tuesday May 7th, 2024 with his wife by his side, at the age of 77. Born in San Salvador, El Salvador. Survived by his loving wife Nora Lam. Beloved father to Patricia, Yvon and Caro. Will be missed by his grandchildren. Dear stepfather to Tania, José and Ed. Cherished...
Wayne Miles
May 4, 2024
Wayne passed away peacefully at his home in Manotick at age 81. Born in 1943 in Ottawa to Kenneth and Genevieve (Johnston) and raised in London, Ontario, Wayne attended Carleton University and had a 35-year career in the federal public service. Will be missed by his partner of 53 years, Richard Lester, Richard’s extended family, and dear friend Lynda Morrissey....
Audrey Edna Marchant
May 1, 2024
Audrey Edna Marchant (nee Earle)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Audrey Marchant, aged 98 on May 1, 2024, in Kingston Ontario.
Born in Ottawa in 1925 she attended Lisgar Collegiate Institute and was an elementary school teacher until she retired and pursued her interests in art and writing short stories.
In 2013 she moved to Kingston to...
Lenore Ethel Dunn
May 1, 2024
DUNN Lenore Ethel (Powell), RN - Lenore went to be with her Lord peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in her 90th year.
She was the proud and loving mother of Jeff (Carole), Ian (Janice), and Steven (Martha). Nan will be forever loved and missed by her grandchildren Matt (Sarah), Katie, Jonathan (Andrea), Krista (Andrew), Jake (Vanessa), Laura (Wil), and Paul...
Richard Chartrand
May 1, 2024
Richard passed away at age 65 with family by his side at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Beloved son of the late Omer and Noella (nee Belisle) Chartrand. Dear brother of Yvon, Roger (Denis) and the late Robert. Richard was a special uncle to Lindsey and great-uncle to Lexus and Leah.
Richard lived for the last 17...
Norma Todd
May 1, 2024
Todd – Norma Isobel
Peacefully surrounded by family, at Southbridge Kemptville on Wednesday, May 1,2024 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Eric Todd. Dear mother of Rick (Marg), Ron (Helen), Laurie Naphan (Mark) and Randy (Christine). Loving grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her daughter Lynn Thompson (late Stan), son Barry (Shirley); granddaughter...
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