Recent Obituaries

Mar 6, 2019

Smith, Earl Isaac

Surrounded by loved ones, Earl Smith passed away on March 6th, 2019. Earl, known to his family as Bumpa, left us after 94 years of making wonderful memories with his family and friends. Earl's children Victor (Lynne), Carol (Paul), and Garth (Holly); grandchildren Chad (Jennifer), Brandon, Meagan, Kyle...

Mar 5, 2019

Yinnie Lim

August 26, 1933 – March 5th, 2019

It is with our profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Yinnie at home on March 5, 2019.  Beloved husband of 52 years to Judy Wong and loving father of Mark (Sue) and Mitchell.  Brother in law to Derek (Ann...

Mar 5, 2019

Mary Beatrice Julie Elliott (née Lafreniere)

Suddenly in Ottawa passed away at age 79, with her family at her side at the General Hospital, March 4, 2019. Predeceased by her parents Veronica and Joseph Lafreniere, her adoring husband Ronald ‘Red’, brothers Danny and Michael. Her children Michael [Liz], Diana [Stéphane Thibodeau],...

Mar 5, 2019

James L. Fleck

July 30, 1927-March 5, 2019

Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Saint Vincent Hospital. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years Beverley (nee Mick). Sadly missed by his children Cheryl Slessor (Jim), Geoffrey (Dale), Kenneth (Deanna) and Christopher (Joane). Also, fondly...

Mar 4, 2019

Brenda passed away peacefully on the morning of March 4th 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Calvin (2015), who journeyed to England to marry his true love in October 1957. Energetic loving mother of Janine Drinnan (Robert) and David Way (Jane).  She was deeply loved as Nana by her grandchildren Majda, Sam, Emma and Molly Drinnan, and Fiona and...

Mar 4, 2019

BENNETT, Agnes, Catherine

April 15, 1926 - March 4, 2019

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great- great-grandmother, and friend. Agnes passed away peacefully the morning of March 4, 2019 at the age of 92 years. Wife of the late Chad Bennett and late Clelland Fetterly, Agnes is survived...

Feb 28, 2019

White, Kenneth

November 11, 1927 – February 28, 2019

Kenneth White, of Bradford, Yorkshire, England, died peacefully at the age of 91, on Thursday February 28th, 2019, at The Ottawa General Hospital. Ken was born on November 11, 1927 to Beatrice and James White.  He joined the Royal Air Force towards...

Feb 28, 2019

BOLLING, Eric-Arne

Nov. 23, 1941 – Feb. 28, 2019

Passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Helen (nee Bird). Dear father of

Carla (Dean), Glyniss,...

Feb 26, 2019

Chapman, Deborah Joyce

It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah Joyce Chapman announces her passing on Tuesday February 26, 2019 at the age of 52 years. Deborah will be lovingly remembered by her parents Paul and Gisela Chapman, her brother James, and her brother-in-law Charles. The family will receive friends on Saturday,...

Feb 25, 2019

Davey, Clark William March 3, 1928 - February 25, 2019 After a few days in hospital, surrounded by family, Dad passed away peacefully.  He was a doting husband, father, grandfather and a champion of Canadian journalism. He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Joyce Davey (nee Gordon). Dearly loved father of Richard (Rita Celli),...

Feb 25, 2019

CLARKE, Clayton Robert Winston

July 16, 1941 – February 25, 2019

Peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2019 in his 78th year.  Beloved husband of Judy (Caldwell).  Loving father of Richard (Anna-Marie) and Karyn Clost (Mark).  Proud grandfather of Leah and Rory Clarke; and Jordan, Camryn and Shaun Clost.  Brother...

Feb 24, 2019

Elisabeth Maria Magdalene (Strenzke) Plath

1934 - 2019

Elisabeth, beloved wife of the late (and sorely missed) Werner Plath, gently passed on February 24, 2019. Sadly, we lost our beautiful, loving Mom and Oma. Mulle (Liz) will be terribly missed by her children: Regina (Mario),...

Feb 24, 2019

Hobart-Sample, Neil

April 26, 1972 - February 24, 2019

Neil, Gaelic for Champion, and that is what he was.

Neil was the beloved son of Helen Hobart and Doug Sample, a loving husband to Heather, a proud...

Feb 24, 2019

Michiko Toyooka, Née Sakakibara

Michiko passed away peacefully in her home on February 24, 2019, surrounded by loving family.  She was the daughter of Daijiro and Shizu Sakakibara, and is survived by her husband, Yoshiharu, her three children, Takashi, Kenji (Sabra) and Kimiko (Nathaniel), and her four grandchildren, Taro, Hana, and twins Tai-Ko...

Feb 23, 2019

O’Quinn, Leo

March 6, 1935 – February 23, 2019

Peacefully on February 23, 2019 in the Ottawa Civic Hospital at the age of 83.  Predeceased by his wife Celeste.  Loving father of Danny and Jennifer; grandfather of Gabriel, Eli, and Lindsey.  Survived by his sister Marg, and his dear...

Feb 22, 2019

Leahy, Andy

December 12, 1968 – February 22, 2019

Passed unexpectedly in British Columbia on February 22, 2019 at the age of 50.  Loving husband of Debbie Leahy.  Proud father of Chris (Chantal Latreille) and Brett.  Cherished grandfather of Samuel-Dean.  Andy will be fondly remembered by his brother Gerry...

Feb 21, 2019

Neilson, Jean Winnifred

Nee Clark

Aug. 23, 1933 – Feb 21, 2019

Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Clayton William Neilson. Dear mother of Cindi Delcorde (David) and Curt (Tracey). Loved grandmother of Cole, Adam, Brooke, Matthew, Spencer and Elizabeth and great-grandmother...

Feb 20, 2019

WARBURTON, Evelyn Doreen (nee Lee)

Peacefully, on Feb. 20, age 91, Evelyn Doreen Warburton (nee Lee). Beloved mother of Anne Warburton (Larkin Bradbury) and loving stepmother of Wendy Warburton (George Prazmowski) and Stephanie Smart (Rod). Devoted sister of Barbara Baird (Len). Special grandmother to Kevin Kendall and the late LeeAnne Kendall-Kidd, and Grandma...

Feb 20, 2019

MARGARET ELIZABETH (ADDISON) SPEAREY

1931 - 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of MARGARET ELIZABETH (ADDISON) SPEAREY, who passed away on Wednesday, 20 February, 2019 at Longfield’s Manor in Ottawa in her 88th year. Margaret was born in Toronto on 30...

Feb 18, 2019

Smiley, Edith Mary

(nee Shennan)

Peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the age of 94.  Beloved wife of the late Sleaman “Sam” Smiley. Loving mother of Ian (Eleanor), Bruce, and Warren (Barbara). Proud grandmother of Roseanne, Dillon, Marina, and Sheena Smiley.  Dear sister of Betty Shennan (dec.), Elsie Cowell (nee Shennan), Ruth Leach (nee Shennan) (dec.), and Grace Shennan (dec.)

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