Recent Obituaries

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...

Jan 1, 2020

Nic passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the young age of 38.

Beloved son of Kathi Summerfeldt-Jones and David (Sandra) Jones. Cherished brother of Todd, Ashley (Cory) Jardine and Zach. Special uncle to Brett, Hannah, Abby, Teddy, Birdie and Ben. Nic will be remembered fondly by Erika...

Jan 1, 2020

Peacefully after a brief struggle with cancer, on January 1, 2020 at the age of 73. Jane Sample, beloved wife of 45 years to Michael. Loving mother of John (Cindy White) and Samantha "Sam" (Tim Ace). Proud grandmother of Jim, Tim, Nancy and Cameron. Survived by her sisters Teresa, Rhonda and Eileen. Predeceased her brother Peter. She will also be sadly missed by her in-laws, nieces,...

Jan 1, 2020

Peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2020 in her 98th year. She was predeceased by her husband, John Cecil Cavanagh and son Garry. Dear mother of Dolores (Sonny McLean), Keith (Elva), Richard, Robert (Marilyn), Marguerite (Frank Charlebois), Laura (Doug Armstrong), Charles, Audrey (Edwin Honeywell), and Myrna (Treff Peters). Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  The...

Jan 1, 2020

Wallis, Donald (Don)

Dr. Donald (Don) Wallis passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 77.  Loving husband of Eileen (nee DeJong).  Survived by brother Ian.  Dear brother-in-law of Marguerite (Bill) Schenk, Henry (Grace) DeJong, and Bea (Randall) Huisman.  Dear Uncle to many nieces and nephews. ...

Jan 1, 2020

Ellacott, Dorothy May

(nee Webb)

Peacefully in the early morning hours at the Red Oak Retirement Residence on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late William Earl Ellacott and loving mother of the late Stephen and the late...

Jan 1, 2020

Ryan, Valerie Ann

It is with great sadness that the family of Valerie Ann Ryan announces her unexpected passing on January 1, 2020, at the age of 67 at the Hull Hospital in Gatineau, Quebec.  Valerie will be lovingly remembered by her children; Connie, Sonny, Neal, Billy, Lisa and...

Dec 31, 2019

Clegg, Emma Tanya

July 14, 1968- December 31, 2019

Tanya passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus on Tuesday, December 31st, 2019.  Daughter of Pamela and David (predeceased) Clegg and younger sister to Nigel (Renata) and Fiona, she was loved and admired by...

Dec 31, 2019

Postponed Until Further Notice

Arthur James (Bud) McGinnis

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bud McGinnis. He died three days after his 98th birthday, on New Year’s Eve. He will be sorely missed by his wife of 72 years, Gladys, his daughter Brenda Reid...

Dec 31, 2019

Hardtke - Horst Gunther Peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in his 93rd year.  He leaves behind his forever love and wife of 70 years, Gerda Hardtke; his son Dr. Dieter Hardtke (Liz); daughters Marion Carter (Gary) and Heidi Taylor (Weldon); grandchildren Michelle Duclos (Ryan), Morgan Hill (Peter), Troy Hardtke, Lisa Grannan (Eric), Whitney Lee (Elliot), Madison...

Dec 30, 2019

Grabiec, Walter John

After a sudden illness on Monday, December 30, 2019 in his 64th year. Walter is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years Shayne Baker. Loving Dad of Nicholas (Liz) and Mitchell (Kym). Proud Grumpa to Poppy and Magnus.  Predeceased by baby Sam (1991) and by his parents Walter Sr. and Elva Grabiec. Brother...

Dec 29, 2019

Rowe, Harold Murray

Harold passed away peacefully in hospital with Linda at his side on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Linda Dillon. Dear brother of Sam and foster brother of (the late Leonard). Dear brother-in law of Bev. (Stewart), John (Debbie), Marvin (late Mary), William...

Dec 28, 2019

MARTIN, Anneth Harriet Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Edward Martin. Much loved mother of Neil (Audrey) and Bruce (Jean). Adored grandma of Andrea (Zac) and Allison Martin and great-grandmother of Carson and Parker. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Gladys Mather....