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Ruth Gertrude Parks
Aug 7, 2024
With profound sadness, our family announces the quiet passing of our beloved mother, Ruth Parks (nee Armstrong) in the early hours of August 7th, 2024, in her 98th year. She was born in Waweig, New Brunswick, August 16, 1926.
Ruth is predeceased by her cherished husband Dick (Donald) and her grandson Matthew. She is survived by sisters Helen and Marguerite, sister-in-law...
Gordon John Graham
Aug 7, 2024
Gordon Graham, beloved son of Mary Henrietta Baird and Cecil John Graham, passed away peacefully. He leaves behind his cherished sisters, Donna (Wayne - deceased) and Lynne (Donald). Gordon is predeceased by his dear brothers, Garry and Carl. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the age of 79. A...
Elizabeth Ann Wallace
Aug 6, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Wallace born December 12, 1941, a beloved friend, dedicated caregiver, and fiercely independent spirit, who left us on August 6, 2024, at the age of 82 after a brief battle with cancer.
She is survived by her beloved daughters, Anne-Marie (Frans) and Valerie (Peter), her dear brother Robert...
Viola Helen Grant
Aug 4, 2024
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Viola Grant at the age of 92. Viola passed peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. She was born in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. She was a beloved widow to Donald Alton Grant; mother to her three children, Leah, Sylvia and Bruce; grandmother to Lana, Jayme (Pete) and Karik; and...
Elsie Jean Woodard
Aug 4, 2024
Elsie Woodard
June 11, 1921 – August 4, 2024
With sadness, our family announces the peaceful passing of our mother, Elsie (nee Patterson) on August 4, 2024 at age 103, in Nepean. She was predeceased by her husband, Alton, and leaves behind their children Peter (Nicole), David (Ivy), Heather (Craig) and Donald (Marina), grandchildren Emily, Christine, Lisa, Sarah, Leanne, Ashley, Andrew and...
Robert (Bob) Percy Pennett
Aug 4, 2024
Passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH) on August 4th, 2024. Born in Ottawa, Ontario on August 22nd, 1932.
Predeceased by his parents Harold and Beatrice, and his siblings Bill, Betty, and Beverly. Survived by his loving wife Pat, and his sister Barbara. Lovingly remembered by his son Doug (Lori), daughter Carolyn (John), and granddaughters Jennifer and Heather, and...
Gary Nicholas Campbell
Aug 4, 2024
The family of Gary Campbell are sad to announce his passing on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Ann Campbell (nee Richardson). Loving father of Guelph, Kathleen ‘KayC’ and D’Arcy. Proud grandfather of Maxwell Adams. Dear brother of Bryan (Linda) Campbell and predeceased by his sister Vicki Barrett. Close family friend...
James Allen
Aug 4, 2024
James Allen (April 27, 1940 - August 4, 2024)James "Jimmy" Percy Allen, age 84, of Ottawa, passed away on August 4, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. He was predeceased by his wife Sharon Allen, his father Percy Allen, his mother Jenette Lalonde and he leaves behind his children Gary (Tara), Mark (Michelle), Colleen (Sue) and his grandchildren Colin, James, Shawn...
Martin L Foubert
Aug 2, 2024
Martin Lawrence Foubert born April 7th, 1952 in Kingston, Ontario, passed away in Ottawa, Ontario on August 2nd, 2024, in the arms of his loving wife, Karen, from a sudden and unexpected heart attack.
Martin was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Mary (nee O’Reilly), his first wife, Janice (nee Wenslawek) and his brother, Clancy. Martin is survived by his wife...
David Charles Chescoe
Aug 2, 2024
DAVID CHARLES CHESCOE, a retired financial planner and insurance executive, died peacefully with his loving family at his side at the Ottawa Civic Hospital August 2, 2024 after a brief illness. He was 83 years old.
David was born July 23, 1941 in London, England to Frederick and Mary Elizabeth (nee Lester). He was the second of three sons. He often...
Dalbert Lyngard
Aug 1, 2024
We sadly announce the passing of Dalbert Duane Lyngard on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the age of 95 years.
Dalbert was born in Edmonton on September 27, 1928 to Johaness Lyngard and Pearl (nee Weymouth).
He was the loving husband to the late Mary Higson for 70 years. Beloved father to Evelyn (late Edward), Cecelia, Allan (†), Dawn (†) (late Benjamin),...
John Angelo Licari
Jul 30, 2024
We are extremely saddened to announce the peaceful passing of John at the age of 88 with his loving wife Helen and their son David (Amy) by his side on Tuesday July 30th.
Proud Nonno of Danica, the apple of his eye. John is survived by his brother Raffaele (Laura) and a sister Diane. He was predeceased by his 4 sisters:...
Bernice Petten
Jul 26, 2024
Passed peacefully away on July 26th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Granite Ridge Care Community in Stittsville, ON. Pre-deceased by her husband the Hon. Wm. (Bill) Petten, parents Elsie & Chesley Bowden and brother Fred. Loving mother of Bill, Raylene (Matt), Rob and Sherry. Proud grandmother of Liam and Emma in Kelowna, Natania & Ellice in California, Jon...
Patricia Drummond
Jul 26, 2024
Peacefully at home on Friday, July 26,2024 in her 78 th year. Beloved wife of James Drummond.
Also survived by her Brother Ron Yuers and his wife Jeanette and nephews and nieces Kevin, Kari, Heather and David.
Friends may attend a celebration of life at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Drive. Kars on Thursday, August 15 at...
Jocelyn Amelia Butt
Jul 19, 2024
After a challenging and courageous journey, Jocelyn passed away peacefully Friday July 19, 2024, aged 17 years old, having lived each and every day of her life with joy and to the fullest. Deeply loved daughter to Daddy and Mommy (Sheldon Butt and Amanda Black). Inspiring and fun-loving big sister to her brother Spencer. Much loved granddaughter to William and...
Maura Margaret Flatley
Jul 19, 2024
Work and family were both very important to Maura.
At work she took on, learned, and mastered anything that was asked of her. This included research into robot control systems; process control software for chip manufacturing factories (“fabs”); database design and implementation; internal messaging infrastructure for complex telecom gear; and debugging tools for real-time issues, as applied to both “traditional” data...
Ida Handfield-Jones
Jul 18, 2024
Born in Denmark almost 100 years ago, Ida Handfield-Jones grew up in Copenhagen with her beloved brother, Ib. After the war and occupation, Ida went to work in Oxford where she met her husband, Steve. Shortly after their marriage in 1950, they emigrated to Canada, starting out in Halifax, and then moving to Ottawa. The family also spent four years...
Jake Schmiedel
Jul 18, 2024
We are extremely saddened to announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Jake at the age 92 with his loving wife of 52 years by his side on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. Beloved father of Chris (Laurence Simonin), Mario, Camille and Suzette (Andre Lapointe). Proud grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 3. Brother of Hanna Mansfield (Al). Predeceased by...
Michelle McAvoy
Jul 15, 2024
It is with great sorrow and sadness that, after a courageous but short battle with cancer, we announce that Michelle McAvoy passed away on July 15th. Michelle is survived by her husband, Steve; her two children, Jorja and Audrey; her brother, Tom; and her niece and nephew. She is predeceased by her mother and her grandmother.
Michelle was a dedicated public...
Frank Kewley
Jul 13, 2024
Frank Wilfred Kewley lived and loved life to the fullest. He defied many health challenges and embraced life with humour and story telling as a proud Manx Man. He was educated as a marine engineer and with that he travelled and worked around the world. He served his national apprenticeship in the Christmas islands. On arrival in Canada, he worked...
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