Recent Obituaries

Oct 11, 2019

Henkel, Robert

Robert (Rob, Bob, Grouch) passed away October 11, 2019 at age 68.  Loving husband and best friend of Karen Thoms.  Predeceased by father Fred Henkel.  Survived by mother Grace Henkel and sister Karen Elizabeth Henkel, both whom he dearly loved.  Cremation has taken place. Interment will be in London, Ont., at a later date with...

Oct 9, 2019

Thom, Christopher Norman

On Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 passed away suddenly with loved ones by his side. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Barbara, his children Donald, Aaron, Rose-Ann, his grandson Alexander, his sister in law Brenda and his many family and friends near and far. A kind hardworking man...

Oct 8, 2019

Tod – Edna Gail

Passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from metastatic breast cancer, having quite recently celebrated her 70th birthday at an animated open-air cocktail and shared plates party with her husband, four children, and other beloved family and friends.

Gail was born on August 25th, 1949 in Edmonton, Alberta to...

Oct 8, 2019

Lilian May Allen (nee Wain)

1930 – 2019

Peacefully and surrounded with love, Lily passed away in hospital on October 8, 2019 in her 90th year.

Beloved wife for over 63 years of Joseph Greenway Allen.  Loving and caring mother of Laurie Elizabeth (Andrew Newman), Julie Patricia and the late Susan...

Oct 8, 2019

Featherston, Georgina Anna

It is with great sadness that the family of Georgina Anna Featherston announces her passing on Tuesday October 8, 2019, at the age of 86 years. Georgina will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ken of 57 years, and their children, Harold (Susan) and Karen Timmins. Georgina will also be fondly remembered by...

Oct 7, 2019

Peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Gitzi. Emmy will be remembered as a loving sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Despite being a Holocaust survivor, Emmy was full of life and love, with a giving heart. Friends may attend a memorial reception at the...

Oct 6, 2019

CRAIG, Dorothy Mary (Née Waldroff)

Suddenly in nursing home on Sunday October 6, 2019 at the age of 89.  Loving wife of the late Mervyn Craig.  Proud and loving mother of Shelley.  Dear Sister of Marjorie Quenneville and sister-in-law of Dorothy Waldroff, Mary Craig and June Craig.  Predeceased by her brother Melvin Waldroff...

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...