Recent Obituaries

Oct 31, 2019

Wayne Laflamme –

on October 31, 2019

Age 57

Departed on the day of his choosing, ending a courageous and life-altering dance with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Survived by his mother, Nancy (Tilcock)...

Oct 31, 2019

Peacefully on October 31st, 2019, at the age of 104 years old. She was predeceased by her parents Thomas Cosgrove and Ida Bédard.  Loving wife and soulmate of the late Roger Gauthier. Loving mother of Theresa (Germain Rollin), Pat (George Savage), George (Debbie Donaldson), Madeleine and Louise (Ronald Lortie); cherished grandmother of Martin, Annick, Robert, Joe, Mark, Ron Jr,...

Oct 31, 2019

Bourgaize, Adelia

Nee Langlois

Peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the age of 82 years.

Beloved wife of the late Manford. Loving mother of Ward (Eleanor) and Wayne (Marilyn). Cherished Nanny to Ryan, Joshua, Abigail, Dawtson and Kayleigh. Dear daughter of the late Sydney and Stella Langlois. Sister of Elsie, David, Anita...

Oct 30, 2019

With great sadness we announce that Mary passed away at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice on Wednesday afternoon October 30th, 2019 at the age of 73.

Mary was the devoted wife of Eric, the loving mother of Jeffrey and Jennifer and incredible grandmother of Noelle, Katie, Mack and Eva. The daughter of the late Glenn and Ann Sutherland of St....

Oct 30, 2019

Bell, Bruce

April 11, 1933 – October 30, 2019

Bruce Bell, 86 passed away peacefully at his home in Stittsville on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019.  Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Janet and his 4 children; Gordon (Kathy), David, Ronald (Rita), Laurie (Brian).  “Pompa”...

Oct 30, 2019

Maria Antonia Rodríguez

(Toñita, abuelita)

Falleció en Ottawa el día 30 de octubre de 2019 a los 89 años de edad.

Con el amor de sus hijos José Ricardo (Susana) y Blanca Miriam; sus hermanas María Julia y Elena del Carmen; sus cuatro nietos; y...

Oct 30, 2019

Ponech, Sandra

1944-2019

The family of Sandra Catherine Ponech are sad to announce her passing on October 30, 2019. Sandi was born in Belleville, ON grew up in Toronto, eventually settling in Ottawa. Sandi started her career with the Federal Government at Statistics Canada. As the years went on and Sandi's love for...

Oct 28, 2019

Kathlyn KIRKWOOD (née Dixon) Ph.D. (1972-2019).

Dr. Kathlyn Kirkwood, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Ottawa, a brilliant woman and dedicated scholar with a passion for student learning and cryptic crosswords, was taken tragically from her family on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the age...

Oct 28, 2019

Sandra Potvin

We are very sad to announce the Sudden passing of Sandra Potvin. Sandra passed away on October 28th 2019. Sandra was born on March 16th 1950. Survived by daughter Janette Potvin, grandchildren Amanda Desjardins, Amber (Jamie) Croteau and Devin Potvin, great- grandchildren Tessa and Kallie Croteau, sisters Judith "Myoko" McLean, Nancy...

Oct 27, 2019

Wienecke, Florence

Peacefully at Osgoode Care Centre on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Norris Wienecke. Predeceased by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Bert Lambert; brothers Lorne and Allen Lambert; sisters Isabelle Pettifer and Ethel (Florence's twin)

She is survived by many nieces and...

Oct 27, 2019

“I only have 10 years left. Every moment in those 10 years, it is important to express kindness to others.” Bob Southern

Robert Wallace Southern, fondly known as Bob, passed away on Sunday, the 27th October, 2019, at The Glebe Centre Long-Term Care, Ottawa.

A kind and compassionate man, Bob served his family, friends and...

Oct 27, 2019

BIGELOW – Helen (nee McMahon)

Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in her 84th year.  Dear daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth McMahon.  Beloved wife of the late Cecil Bigelow.  Loving mother of Debbie (Rhéal Bazinet), Colleen (Michael Beelich), Mike (Heather), David, and Kathy (Steve Horne). ...

Oct 27, 2019

In hospital on Sunday October 27, 2019 at the age of 92. Donald Moir, beloved husband of 32 years to Joyce (née Holman) and the late Vera "Bonnie" (née Elms). Loving father of Karen McCullough (Jeff), Susan, Debra, Linda Goldfarb (Stan), Dawna Thurtell (Walter), Doug (Karin), Mark McCullough (Elfie) and Kathy McCullough. Cherished grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 13...

Oct 26, 2019

Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend to many

After a lengthy illness on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Beloved husband of Tammy Tracey. Cherished father of Megan and Melanie Lanoue. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Liliane Lanoue and dear brother of Nicole and Claude (Jocelyne). Family and friends may attend a life celebration reception at the

Oct 24, 2019

Joanne Mary Caldwell (formerly Timpson, nee Perry)

Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Elisabeth Bruyere, on October 24, age 75. Beloved mother of Shannon Timpson and Matthew Timpson (Felicia Brown). Devoted grandmother of Brihana Mosienko (Riley McCarthy) and Michaela Lorna Brown.  Dear sister of Donald Perry (Valerie) of Kingston, Jim Perry (Ginny) of Chatham and Sheila Parker (Michael)...

Oct 24, 2019

CASHMAN, Joanne Elizabeth 1950-2019

On Thursday October 24, 2019 after a battle with ovarian cancer. Proud and loving mother of Julie and Andrea Cashman both of Ottawa. Joanne was grateful to have had both daughters in her journey of life. Predeceased by her parents William (2006) and Reta (2004) Sample. Retired from Canada...

Oct 17, 2019

Steele – June Shirley (née Pettingill)

On Thursday, October 17, 2019 in her 90th year.  Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Steele.  Dear mother of Greig (Pippa Murray) and Lynda Steele (Doug Porter).  Loving grandmother of Kirsten and Brooke Steele; Emily, Laura and Dan Porter and a beloved aunt. Predeceased by her...

Oct 15, 2019

MacPherson,William James (Bill)

Surrounded by his family, Major William James MacPherson, CD (retired) passed away peacefully at the Perley & Rideau Veterans Health Centre on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in his 96th year. Loving husband of the late Shirley (Hull), beloved father of Elizabeth and Stuart (Denise), caring grandfather of Gary (Mindy) and...

Oct 15, 2019

GRAHAM-SMITH, Beric Jul. 7, 1929 - Oct. 15, 2019 Beric Graham-Smith passed away at the age of 90 late Tuesday, October 15. He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Elizabeth; sister Heather (U.K); daughter Claire and her husband Chip, grandchildren Noah and Liam (Vermont); daughter Jane and her husband Steve (Vancouver, BC); granddaughter Molly Krakocki...

Oct 14, 2019

Lorne W. Case, 67, of Casselman, Ontario, passed away suddenly 10/14/2019 at his home. Lorne lived a rich and varied life, full of animals, family, cooking, flying and a lifelong drive to learn new things. Loving husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Eleanor Lorden; his children, Marcia and Tim; and his beloved grandchildren, Caleb, Dylan...