Recent Obituaries

Oct 6, 2019

Lemke, Gurt Ret’d - Carleton Board of Education After a meaningful life lived to the fullest with family and many friends, Gert (Gurt) Lemke returned to the arms of the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in his eighty-seventh year.  He has departed on his next great voyage, but has left us all with a legacy of immeasurable worth....

Oct 5, 2019

Retired United Church of Canada,

On Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the age of 81 years. Loved mother of Paul Sorrill (Darlene) and Heather Facey (Mark). Cherished grandmother of Erin (Ryan), Chad (Casey), Tyler (Noel) and Jahraad and great-grandmother of Stella and Levi. Predeceased by her parents Stanley and...

Oct 4, 2019

Koch, Egon

1942 – 2019

Retired E.B Eddy / Scott Paper

Suddenly at home on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Herta Koch. Dear brother of Harry Koch (Theresa), uncle of Steven (Jamie) and great-uncle to Perri. He will be remembered for his...

Oct 4, 2019

BUCHANAN, Marion Fletcher

(nee Arscott)

On October 4, 2019 at Chartwell Stillwater Retirement Home, at the age of 97. Wife of the late Lt. Cmdr. John (Jack) Buchanan. Beloved mother of Ian (Jeannie) of Kanata; Andrew (Susan) of Kemptville and Cathie of Stittsville. Cherished grandmother to Sarah Buchanan (Andrew Hahn) of Bayfield; Jesse Buchanan (Jenn)...

Oct 3, 2019

Gillespie, James Harvey

On Thursday, October 3, 2019 James Harvey Gillespie passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ruth; and his daughters, Vicki (Darrell) Harvey, Chris (Dave Chaudhari) Gillespie, Alison (Richard) Thomas, and Sheila...

Oct 1, 2019

Black, Reverend Isabel Anne

21 March 1943 - 1st October 2019

Isabel passed away on October 1st, 2019 in Ottawa at the age of 76.  She leaves behind her husband Maurice Henry Lewis; her younger sisters Jacqueline Kangas and Catherine Homenchuk (Albert Homenchuk); her children: Don Millward (Grace Millward),...

Sep 29, 2019

Beaudin, Royal “Roy”

Passed away peacefully and with dignity on Sunday, September 29th, 2019 at the age of 85.  Predeceased by his parents Alphonse Beaudin and Rose-Alma (nee Paquette).  Survived by his sister Georgette (the late Jean-Marc).  Predeceased by his sisters Alice (Nathaniel), Emilie (Léon), Pauline, Louise (Léo) and...

Sep 28, 2019

Barnabe, Joan E.

(nee Sims)

Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the age of 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Eddie Barnabe.  Dear sister of Moira Boyd (Archie).  She will be fondly remembered by nephews John (Elaine), Doug (Lee), and Brendan (Nadine), and many great-nieces...

Sep 26, 2019

MacDonald – Sandra Elizabeth (neé Greer)

Suddenly at home on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the age of 68.  Loving mother of Warren (Margot) and Jimmy.  Cherished Grandma of Kate and Jane. Dear sister of Bob (Shelley), Rodney and Jim (Phee) Greer.  Predeceased by her sister Sharon Klatt.  She will also be greatly...

Sep 24, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Zachary Statham-Souliere, on Tuesday September 24, 2019, at the tender age of 20. Born March 27, 1999. Cherished son of Guy Souliere and Karin Statham.  Survived by his Nana (Di-ann Statham), sisters Christienne and Ashley. Niece Brionna, nephews Damien, Domonic, Thomas and Parker. Uncles Danny,...

Sep 22, 2019

DAGHOFER, Hermine

nee Sittner

Hermine gently passed on to join her beloved Eddie and Dagmar, on Sunday, September 22, with friends and family by her side. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Evelyn (Gordon Reid), Diana (Don Pacey), honorary daughter Lorraine Dupre (Michel Guilbeault), and son-in-law Doug...

Sep 22, 2019

PRYSTASZ, Roman “Ray” Raymond

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ray on September 22, 2019 at the age of 80. He died peacefully in hospital with his sons by his side. Beloved husband of the late Kathy for 53 years. He is survived by his children; Peter and Robert...

Sep 22, 2019

Hornsby, James

The Hornsby family are sad to announce the passing of their father, James.  Although the last years of his life were marred by dementia and the task of being caregiver to his late wife Alison, those who knew him and loved him, can look back and celebrate Jim enriching their lives.  He...

Sep 20, 2019

Beverley Todd Davidson (nee Montgomery)

November 25th, 1929 – September 20th, 2019

Our Darling Mama Davidson quietly slipped away on September 20th, 2019.  She is now an angel in heaven, as she was on earth. Mama Davidson was so very gracious, gentle and touched the...

Sep 20, 2019

FLETCHER, Henry Ernest (Ernie)

Veteran of the Korean War

Peacefully, on September 20, 2019, at the age of 87, with his beloved wife of 57 years Ruth (Moors) and loving family by his side.

Ernie was a devoted father and father-in-law...

Sep 19, 2019

Finnegan, Marlaine Mary (Petrie) RN B.Sc.N.Ed.

Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 19, 2019 following a four year struggle with restrictive lung disease. Marlaine was predeceased by her father Harold Petrie, mother Ruth Sheehy and stepfather William Sheehy. She is survived by her husband of 47 years Paul, daughter Kathleen (Ryan Danaher), son Sean...

Sep 19, 2019

Hartley, Elizabeth Anne Betty (as she much preferred to be called), the beloved wife of Brian Hartley. passed away peacefully on  September 19, 2019 at Grace Manor. She was predeceased by her father, Dr. Russell Nichols, her mother, Elizabeth Nichols, both of Stratford, Ontario, her only sibling, Dr. William Nichols, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and by her grand-daughter, Erin...

Sep 18, 2019

Kitts, Joan Maureen (nee Valiquette)

Peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in her 85th year.  Beloved wife of the late Charles Kitts.  Loving mother of Julie, Jack (Lian), Colleen (Mike), Chuck (Jan), Jim, Bob (Karen), Martin (Rosemary), Mary Ann (Donnie), and Bill.  Proud Granny of 22 grandchildren...

Sep 18, 2019

Ward, Doris Christine Dec. 9, 1922 – Sept. 18, 2019 With sadness we announce the passing of Doris on September 18, 2019, at Orchard View by the Mississippi in Almonte, Ontario.  Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Ward. Loving mother of Randy (Rosemary), Wendy, Sharon (Kevin Grace), Mark (Avis) and Michael (Lana). Grandmother of David (Joanna), Natalie (Terry), the...

Sep 17, 2019

Entered into the presence of her Lord and Saviour, suddenly and peacefully in hospital on Tuesday September 17, 2019.  Predeceased by her beloved husbands Ian Roe and Robert Frew. Survived by her cherished son and daughter; Donald “Don” Roe (Cheryl) and Elizabeth “Liz” Roe.  Also survived by her stepdaughter Elaine (Gordon Kouwenberg), her long-life friend Jane Brigham and her...