Recent Obituaries

Aug 26, 2019

ACRES, Pearl Elizabeth (née Sample) May 3rd, 1929 – August 26th, 2019

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear loving mom at the Ruddy Shenkman Hospice. We have lost a precious genuine gem who had a wonderful sense of humour and who had an immense love of and...

Aug 24, 2019

Bosy, Terry Michael

July 31, 1958 – August 24, 2019

Systems Engineer, Natus Medical

We sadly announce that Terry Michael Bosy, age 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Ottawa General Hospital in the loving presence of his wife, close family and friends.

Terry fought his battle...

Aug 24, 2019

Hope, Doris Ethel

(nee Grierson)

M.A, B. Comm, F.L.M.I., retired faculty Algonquin College

WWII Veteran, W.R.C.N.S., Bletchley Park – Naval Intelligence, an avid genealogist, historian and golfer

After a brief illness, peacefully following a long and productive...

Aug 21, 2019

Buchanan - Nan

Passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, age 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Kent (Buck) Buchanan. Treasured mother of Alan (Mary), Betty-Ann Gilliland (Dan), Bob (Helen), Sue Pierce (Rusty) and Sheila Buchanan (Joe Agueci). Predeceased by her son Jim. Loving Nana of Stephanie, Trevor, Devin, Jesse, Dan, Nick, and Jeanne. Great grandmother...

Aug 17, 2019

Johnson, Joyce (nee Webb)

Joyce passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in her 95th year.  She has gone to join her loving husband Leonard Johnson.  Joyce was the wonderful mother of Beverley (Tom), June (Cliff), and Dale (Mario), and much loved grandmother of six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of...

Aug 16, 2019

Wright – Sharon Ann

Employee – OC Transpo

In hospital after a short illness on Friday, August 16, 2019, age 59 years.  Loving mother of Rachel Vanvliet (Derek) and Bryan Dunn (Tara).  Cherished grandmother of William and Thomas Vanvliet; and Ella and Jordan Dunn.  Dear sister of John (Lynn), Gail Scarbo (late Jim)...

Aug 13, 2019

Smith, William Alfred

"Bill"

February 11, 1932 - August 13, 2019

Bill was born in Kirkland Lake and raised in Northern Ontario gold mining towns. He was predeceased by loving parents Alfred and Lena Smith, and by dear sisters Marge and Fran.

Bill travelled south to Almonte for his high school...

Aug 13, 2019

Laurie Carol Coady (nee White)

Peacefully at home on Tuesday August 13, 2019, surrounded by her family, after a courageous 11-year battle with breast cancer.  Loving wife and life partner of 39 years to Bernard Coady. Amazing mother to daughters Melissa (Ken Simonsen) and Jessica.  Cherished daughter of Doug and the late Greta White and...

Aug 12, 2019

Lachance, Hilleard William Henry “Hank"

Passed away peacefully at home in Bell's Corners being cared for by his loving children on Monday August 12th at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 59 years Nora (nee Breen) and his youngest son Allan.  He will be forever...

Aug 12, 2019

Forse, Arlene Wilma

(nee Burns)

Died peacefully in her sleep on August 12th, 2019 at the age of ninety-two. Arlene was born in Montreal on June 26, 1927 to Mabel Matilda McPhee and Allan Woodrow Burns. She went to college to...

Aug 12, 2019

REED, Albert George “Bert” A.G. Reed Ltd, C-FSUR

After a full and wonderful life, Albert George Reed “Bert” passed away peacefully on August 12, 2019 with his loving family at his side.  He had recently celebrated his 94th birthday and his 67th wedding anniversary.  Mourning his loss and remembering his passion, intellect, and...

Aug 9, 2019

Simester, Alfred Gordon

1937-2019

Died Friday, August 9 at 11:30 am of a heart attack.

He leaves his wife of 56 years, Barbara, and his children Arnold (Debbie Lane), Shelley, and Brett. He also leaves his beloved grandchild Eden. Predeceased by his parents Col. Alfred Simester and Eleanor Margaret Gordon of the Salvation...

Aug 9, 2019

Gibson, Catherine

Catherine “Cap” (Port) Gibson passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 9, 2019, in her 101st year. She was the daughter of Charles and Eva (Hunt) Port of Westboro, Ottawa, Ontario Predeceased by her brother, John C. Port. Beloved wife of F/L John Beatty “Jack” Gibson of Saltcoats, SK (1914-2007). Their family travelled...

Aug 6, 2019

Muldoon, Carla

Nee Van Zandvoort

Peacefully, in hospital after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of Glen. Dear mother of Jaime and Shawna. Daughter of the late Antonius and Elisabeth Van Zandvoort and sister of Ted (Marion), Hans (Liz), and Henri (Bob). Special thanks to...

Aug 6, 2019

Suddenly at home on Tuesday August 6, 2019, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late John Moore. Loving mother of Diane Courtman (John), Sharon Levac (late Barry), Linda Moore (late Daniel), Wendy Moore (Bill Cassidy), Kevin Moore, Betty-Ann Watt (Colin) and Mary-Ann Bird (Ken). Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Victor Millar (Laurette) and...

Aug 4, 2019

Reitenbach, Regina

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the age of 93. Regina is survived by her husband of 72 years Tony. Loving mother of Erwin and his wife Lorraine. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Ray (Darcy), Monica (Garfield) and great-grandchildren Kieffer, Maggie, Samuel. Fondly remembered by her sister Kathy and brother-in-law Hans and...

Aug 3, 2019

Ruby Renetta Torrance

(nee Troughton)

1914 - 2019

Peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, August 3rd in Ottawa, in her 106th year.

Ruby was predeceased by her brother Stanley (Louise), sister Helen, and her beloved son Thomas. Ruby was loved and cared for in her...

Aug 3, 2019

CRAFT, Mary Gertrude (née Killeen)

Peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the age of 86 years old. Beloved wife of the late Robert Craft. Loving mother of Ethel (Baldvin), Robert (Julie), and Kevin. Cherished grandmother of Katrina and Lukas. She is predeceased by her parents John James Killeen and Evelyn Kennedy Killeen;...

Aug 3, 2019

BARRETT, Betty Mae Peacefully at home on August 3, 2019 on her 83rd birthday. Betty celebrated her wedding anniversary this week with her loving husband of 55 years, Jim. She will be so missed by her daughters Mary Barrett (Mark), and Bonnie (Peter) Morris. Betty was the much-loved Nanny of Marc (Felicia), Jesse (Kylie) and Katrina (Julien)....

Aug 2, 2019

Airth, John Malcolm

Peacefully, on Friday, August 2 in his 97th year. Loving husband of the late Jean Murray MacNeil. Dear father of Margaret (Richard), Catherine (Robert) and Murray (Lesley). Beloved grandfather of Taylor, Alec (Victoria), Sean, Andrew, Brianna, Connor, Cameron, Graham and Meghan. Great-grandfather of Finlay. Private family burial. In lieu of flowers, donations to the...