Recent Obituaries

Jun 21, 2019

NAYLOR, Eileen, (nee Dunfield),

passed peacefully June 21st. Eileen resided in Ottawa, formerly in Dorval, Quebec. Born December 28, 1925 Cornhill, New Brunswick daughter of the late Oakes and Ethel Dunfield. Loving mother of Deborah Starzynski, (Michael) of Toronto, Lynn Naylor of Stittsville. Much loved grandmother to Adam, Kevin and Julia Frame and...

Jun 20, 2019

SUMMERS, Sharon (Formerly Liboiron) 1943-2019

Peacefully after a sudden illness on Thursday June 20, 2019 at the age of 76. Cherished daughter of the late Helen Summers and granddaughter of Elizabeth Walker. Loving mother of Vernon Liboiron, Jennifer Liboiron, and Eric Summers. Cherished grandmother of Mallory-Ann, Jesse, James, Rebecca, Avery and great-grandson River....

Jun 20, 2019

Reid – Jean Beulah

(née Armstrong)

1928-2019

Peacefully at May Court Hospice with her children by her side on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in her 91st year.  Daughter of the late Lauretta and Lloyd Armstrong. Beloved wife of the late Don Reid. Loving mother of Deborah...

Jun 19, 2019

Constantine, Pat

(nee Stapledon)

on June 19th, 2019 at the age of 70.  Beloved wife and constant companion for 45 years to Larry of Stittsville.  Predeceased by her parents Ron and Claire Stapledon and brother David.  Sister of Sue Clost and Nancy Golding (late Patrick).  Loving aunt of Damion,...

Jun 19, 2019

Pierrette Paquin, age 57, passed away peacefully on June 19 2019 surrounded by loved ones at Carleton Place Memorial Hospital. She did not lose her battle with cancer, she lived graciously and courageously with it until the very end.

For many years, she worked for Correctional Services Canada in Ottawa where she developed...

Jun 18, 2019

PROULX, Dorothy “Dot” (née McGuire)

1945-2019

Peacefully on Tuesday June 18, 2019 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Lloyd. Loving mother of Allan and Jim. Loving grandmother of Brooklyn and Brendan Proulx. Dot will be greatly missed by extended family and friends. A visitation will be held...

Jun 17, 2019

Kuntze, Douglas

1951-2019

Peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, June 17th, 2019.  Survived by his loving wife Diane (née Beland), sons Scott (Julia) and Drew (Mary), and six beautiful grandchildren who called him “GrandDoug”.  Doug was an avid acoustic guitar and banjo player, oil...

Jun 15, 2019

Cajuste, Violette

April 10, 1950 – June 15, 2019

Passed away Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at New Orchard Lodge at the age of 69. She was the loving mother of Leclerc Pamphile, Jean-Raphaël Charles, Martine Charles, Mélissa Stéphanie Charles, Joseph David Charles. She was the spouse of...

Jun 14, 2019

Grainger, Linda Dianne

(nee Laughlin)

Retired Teacher Pakenham Public School

Peacefully in hospital on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of the late Bobby Grainger. Loving mother to Robbie (Shannon) and Jamie (Natalie). Cherished grandma to Matthew. Dear...

Jun 13, 2019

Whalen – Anne (née Rodier)

Peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in her 96th year.  Beloved wife for 62 years of the late Bill Whalen (April 2019).  Loving mother of Maureen (Clyde Paul), Mary (Doug Cleary), Elaine (deceased 2015), Theresa and Madeline.  Predeceased by infant children John...

Jun 12, 2019

Bigras, Clayton Allwyn Stephen Joseph

Peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the age of 94.  Beloved husband of the late Muriel Bigras (nee Scharf).  Loving father of Bonnie Anne Bigras, Sandra Bigras, and Brent Bigras.  Dear grandfather of Jessica Elizabeth McMahon, and Chad James McMahon.  Clayton retired as the Ottawa Deputy Chief of Police in 1987. ...

Jun 12, 2019

January 18, 1983 - June 12, 2019 (AGE 36)

With heavy hearts, the family of Connor Engelberts announces his passing on June 12th, 2019 at the age of 36. He passed away with the love of his life and wife, Stephanie Engelberts (Finner), by his side. He was a proud and loving father to his twin girls,...

Jun 11, 2019

FREDERICK (RICK) STEPHEN THOMAS

1949 - 2019

On June 11, 2019, loving husband of Margaret (née Forbes), beloved father of Shelley Colenbrander (David) and Karen Thomas (Garnet Fox), adoring Papa to Margot Colenbrander, passed suddenly in his sleep and far too soon. He is also survived by his ‘Ottawa family’, David and Mary Keys, their...

Jun 8, 2019

Dr. Gordon Anthony

July 6, 1936 – June 8, 2019

Surrounded by love, Gordon passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019 at Élizabeth Bruyére Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario.  Gordon was loved by his family.  Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his wife of 61 years,...

Jun 3, 2019

Thompson, Murray Robert

Murray Robert Thompson, age 86, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s passed away June 3/19 at Country Haven Home, Almonte.  Predeceased by his beautiful wife of 58 years, Roberta Livingstone; his parents, Joseph and Lillian; siblings Vera, Gordenia, Marie, Gwen, Connie and Calvin. Survived by brother Jerry (Charlotte)....

Jun 2, 2019

BOND, George S. February 5, 1921 – June 2, 2019

On Sunday June 2, 2019 at the age of 98 years. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of Paula (David) Poupore. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Madeline). Great-grandfather of Isla. He will be missed by extended family and friends. A visitation will be held...

May 31, 2019

SKANES, Elizabeth (Beth) December 13, 1934 – May 31, 2019

Peacefully on Friday May 31, 2019 in her 85th year with her daughter Heather at her side. Beloved wife of the late Maxwell. Loving mother of Allan (Lisa), Heather (Robert), and the late David. Cherished grandmother of Rachel, Stephanie, Owen, Jake and Emma....

May 30, 2019

Switzer, Elizabeth Mackay

In hospital, on Thursday, May 30th, 2019 at the age of 86.

Predeceased by her husband Gerald Switzer.  Loving mother of Elizabeth Chapman (Doug).  Cherished grandmother of Leigh Spoor (Mark Coady) and Robert Chapman (Jennifer Blair). Proud great grandmother of Sierra and Savannah Spoor and of...

May 30, 2019

Mikhail Yurievich Khodjaiants January 22, 1951 – May 30, 2019

Miraculously without pain or suffering, Mikhail (Misha) Yurievich Khodjaiants age 68 passed suddenly in his sleep on May 30, 2019, in Ottawa, Ontario. Mikhail was born in Yerevan, Armenia on January 22, 1951, and was predeceased by his parents Yuri Mikhailovich Khodjaiants and...

May 30, 2019

Thibert - Claude

On Thursday, May 30th 2019, in his wife Marie Goulet’s arms, aged only 58, passed away peacefully. Claude Thibert, beloved son of Hélène and Marcel Thibert. Proud father of Marc (Alexandra), Vanessa, and Alexandre (Jessica). Zak his grandson will miss his Pépé. Claude leaves his much loved brothers René (Nathalie) and Jean-Pierre (Corrine), his...