Recent Obituaries

Jan 11, 2020

MCCOWAN, (Betty) Laura Elizabeth Moira (nee Coutts)

1931-2020

Peacefully, in her own bed, on Saturday January 11, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Frank McCowan (1984) and her daughter Kathleen (Bruce). Loving mother of David, Robert, Joan (Kevin). Proud and devoted Nana to Sean Michael, Nick, Katie, Ian and Brad, and Aunt and Great-Aunt to many...

Jan 10, 2020

Brown, James Hubert

(Retired Ottawa Hydro)

Passed away in hospital in Ottawa, Ontario after a brief illness on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Louise Woodruff. Loving father of the late Thomas, Cathy (Delbert), William, Stephen (Brenda) and James (Bev). Proud...

Jan 10, 2020

Houle, Brenda (nee Lusk)

Tragically, on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 64.  Much loved partner of Ed Gervais.  Dear best friend of the late Oscar Houle.  Loving mother of Roxanne (Mike Stants), April, Patricia (Nick Holloway), and the late Lois-Irene.  Proud grandmother of Cole, Grace, and Hunter.  Survived by her sister Barbara Seward (the...

Jan 9, 2020

Kocsis, Sandor

P.Eng.

Peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the age of 86 years.  Beloved husband for 56 years of the late Lily (nee Gabriel).  Loving father of Alexander and Ron Kocsis.  Sandor found his way to Canada after the Hungarian Revolution in 1956.  He began his career and worked his way...

Jan 8, 2020

Meyer, Margaret Elizabeth

(nee Kempthorn)

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the age of 85 years.  Beloved wife of the late Richard Mayne Meyer.  Loving mother of Pamela (Henry Benckhuysen), Deborah (Gino Landry), and Jon (Kathy).  Devoted Nana of Sarah Landry.  Dear sister of Irene Price (Michael).  She is survived by her nephews...

Jan 8, 2020

Margaret Katherine Dowsley (née Lett)

May 16, 1928 – January 8, 2020.

Margaret, formerly of Toronto and Peterborough, passed away peacefully in Ottawa on January 8, 2020.  Predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, John (2003), and mother, Nora and father, Cecil Lett.  Dear mother of Michael (Sharon Crooke-Dowsley), Jane (John Somerville)...

Jan 6, 2020

Peacefully, after a long illness and many challenges, Maurice went to be with the Lord on January 6th, 2020. Maurice was born in Bangalore, India in 1936 to William and Gladys Knight.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter Samantha (Pascal Valcin), son Nigel (Geraldine Knight) and the mother of his children, Charmaine (Henry Holt). He...

Jan 6, 2020

Lysandros Orfanos, age 92, passed away peacefully January 6, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 4, 1927 in Selassia, Greece to George and Angelica. When he immigrated to Canada, he married the love of his life, Martha, in June of 1958. Together they worked hard to create a good life and started a family of their own the...

Jan 5, 2020

DANIELS, Rupert (Rupe)

May 6, 1929 – January 5, 2020

A lifetime resident of Ottawa, Rupe passed away in his home on Sunday, January 5, 2020 in his 91st year. Cherished husband of Carolyn for more than 37 years. He will be dearly...

Jan 3, 2020

Porter, Sonja Louise

1940-2020

Peacefully in hospital surrounded by family on Friday, January 3, 2020.  Cherished wife of 57 years to Ivan Porter.  Loving mother of Kate Porter and Susan Porter McEwen (Cameron McDermaid).  Proud grandma of Faelan McEwen.  Fondly remembered by her siblings Gordon McEwen (Phyllis), John McEwen...

Jan 3, 2020

Bell, Janet

(nee Glanfield)

Janet Bell, 82, passed away peacefully in hospice on Friday, January 3, 2020.  Predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Bruce.  Janet is survived by her 4 children; Gordon (Kathy), David, Ronald (Rita) and Laurie (Brian).  “Grannie” is fondly remembered...

Jan 3, 2020

WW II RCN veteran

Rowly made the transition peacefully after a lengthy struggle with vascular dementia. Pre-deceased by his wife, Dorothy Rattle, parents Peggy and Harries and sisters Margaret and Mary, he is survived by his devoted wife, Jayne, beloved daughters Marilyn (David), Laurie (Rob) and Pegi (Ian), and loving grandchildren Sandra (John), Jaime (Justin), Morgan, Jolani...

Jan 2, 2020

Lafontaine, Dorothy “Dot”

After a lengthy struggle with Alzheimers, on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in her 80th year. Loving mother of Tracey (deceased), Steve (Jennifer) and Rob. Gramma Dot to Jasmine, Shane, Brandon, Michael and Savannah and great gramma to Tracey. Dear sister to Donald Healey (Rhonda). Friends may visit at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440...

Jan 2, 2020

Terry Gray

1938-2020

After a brief illness, surrounded by his family on January 2, 2020, reunited with the Love of His Life Claudette.  Survived by his loving daughter Lori (Howard Rayment), son Gary (Kate), grandchildren Kali, Alex (Jacqueline), Maddison (Blake Berry), Erik, and Teegan; great grandchildren Gracie, Lyla,...

Jan 2, 2020

Kirk, Stella Daphne

November 5, 1923 - January 2, 2020

Stella passed away peacefully at the Duke of Devonshire Retirement Residence in her 97th year where she was very well looked after by staff. Mom said she’d had “the best party ever” with family just a few days prior....

Jan 2, 2020

Cole, Gerry

Retired Ottawa Citizen

Past President Cedarhill Golf and Country Club

Peacefully at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Beverly Nightingale and predeceased by his first wife Gladys. Loving father of Jeff (Bev), Stephen (Debbie), Terry (Tracy), Nancy Frame (Rodney), Lynn (Bob), John,...

Jan 1, 2020

Cromb, William Taylor

William Taylor Cromb III, 92, of Nepean, Ontario, succumbed to a very short illness at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus, peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020. Bill was born in Vegreville, Alberta on May 15, 1928 to William Taylor and Ethel (Wilson) Cromb. Bill...

Jan 1, 2020

Lett, Leonard John

John passed away peacefully in hospital after a 3 year illness on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of 57 years to Patricia (Pat) Bradwin. Loving father of Michael (Naomi) Lett and proud grandfather of Alexis, Makenna and Lillian Anne. Dear brother of Ken...

Jan 1, 2020

Curnew, Raymond Donald (Don)

Peacefully in hospital on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 85 with his son at his side.  Beloved husband for 63 years to Audrey T. Brett. Loving father of son Raymond A.V. (Vaughan) Curnew. Proud grandfather of Raymond T.A.J. (Tim) Curnew and great grandfather to Myles and Millie Curnew. Dear brother of Robert (Bob) Curnew

Remembered fondly by all his family,...

Jan 1, 2020

Born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, David H. Paterson, son, cousin, brother, scout, trombone player, debater, grew a mustache much to his mom’s displeasure, Nova Scotia Tech graduate ’58, chemical engineer, skier, golfer, tennis player, dancer, lobster enthusiast,  executive for 30 years in the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, husband, uncle, father, model railroader, not at the bottom...