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The Cowan
Dec 31, 2018
The Reverend Canon Kenneth Cowan
Peacefully on December 31, 2018, Kenneth Reginald Cowan passed away at Longfields Manor in Ottawa, in his 102 nd year. He was born on March 23, 1917, in Hawarden, Saskatchewan to Tom and Amelia Cowan. Ken grew up in Ottawa and went to Nepean High School and then...
Audrey Brewer
Dec 31, 2018
Johnston, Audrey Helen
Aug 22, 1922- Dec 31,2018
Peacefully, Audrey Helen Johnston (nee Brewer) died at the Starwood Extendicare home on December 31, 2018. Audrey was predeceased by her husband Keene in 1989. She is survived by her daughter Susan Van Sertima (Bill Bezanson), son Terry (Ginny Twomey) and Son Kevin. She is...
Wayne Stafford
Dec 31, 2018
Stafford, Wayne
Suddenly, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on December 31, 2018 at the age of 75. Predeceased by his wife Viola. Loving father of David and Richard (Heather). Cherished grandfather of Quinn, Mikayla and Isaac. Survived by sisters Pattie-Ann and Tina. Predeceased by his brothers Jerry, Michael and Danny. Visitation will be held...
James Dunlop
Dec 30, 2018
James Barry Lynn Dunlop
1935-2018
Passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Sunday December 30, 2018 at the age of 83. Son of the late Gilmour and Hazel. Loving father of Lynn Burnett (Donald), Karen Moore (Willis), June Baker (Donald), Barry Dunlop (Tracey) and Gary Dunlop (Nikole)....
Doug Clark
Dec 30, 2018
Clark - Doug
Suddenly at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of John (Victoria) and Jodi Jenkins (Dave). Much loved grandfather of William, Owen, Henry and Georgia. Dear son of Millie Clark (the late Les). Brother of J.L. Clark (Nicole). Friends...
Arend Harbers
Dec 29, 2018
Harbers - Arend "Harry"
Peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018 in his 88 th year. Beloved husband of Anne (Evers). Dear father of Harry (Shirley). Loving Opa of Lindsay (Yves) and Jordan (Erika). Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars, ...
Donald Sangster
Dec 28, 2018
Sangster - Donald Frederick
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Don on Friday, December 28, 2018, age 83. He is survived by his loving wife Eleanor (Doherty); his children Vicki Williams (Michael), Cameron (Alicja), Sharon and Geoffrey; his grandchildren Lewis and Sonia; sister Janet Bourgeau (late Angus); and brother James...
Regius Brown
Dec 28, 2018
Brown, Regius
Regius Brown passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 68 after a 5-year journey with multiple myeloma. Cherished son of the late Louis George and Esmerine (née Hunter-Greenland) Brown. Dear brother of Goldson (Rita), Angel, Stephaney and the late Yvonne Gemson. Proud father of Jayson, Tamika and...
Michael Norton
Dec 28, 2018
Norton, Michael Kenneth
With his family by his side on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 51, after a year long battle with cancer, fought with courage and humour. Beloved son of Frank and Dawn (nee Keough) Norton. Loving brother of Julie Findlay (John), Jay (Katrina Dumont) and Wendy (Kyle Nighbor). Cherished uncle of Jaden,...
Amy Foy
Dec 26, 2018
Born and raised in Washington DC, Amy always wanted to be a teacher. Studies in Philadelphia and Harrisburg PA then took her to Ottawa where she began a long, successful career. A master teacher, she was cheerfully empathetic and spread joy in every venue. With bravery, ingenuity and will, Amy made Canada her new home, complete with cherished friendships...
Dorothy Nitschke
Dec 26, 2018
Dorothy passed away on December 26, 2018 at the age of 70. She was the daughter of the late Herbert Nitschke and the late Rufina Strebe. Beloved wife of Marcel Savard. She will be fondly missed by her children: Shawn (Tiffany), Scott (Stefani) and Terry, her grandchildren, Randy, Jessy, Austin, Talira, Brandon, Karolanne, her great great-grandson Mathéo, her brother...
Nellie Beerkens
Dec 26, 2018
Nellie Beerkens (née Sevriens)
November 11th, 1935 – December 26th, 2018
Nellie Beerkens, 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario.
Nellie is lovingly remembered by her husband Gerald of 60 years, her children: Gary (Cathy), John (Katrina), Rudy (Patti), Nancy (Peter) and Sonya (Dave); fondly remembered by her six grandchildren (Crystal, Jeffrey [Crystal], Tamara, Hanna, Jack and Danya)...
Nellie Sevriens
Dec 26, 2018
Nellie Beerkens (née Sevriens)
November 11 th , 1935 - December 26 th , 2018
Nellie Beerkens, 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 26 th , 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario.
Nellie is lovingly remembered by her husband Gerald of 60 years, her children: Gary (Cathy), John (Katrina), Rudy (Patti), Nancy (Peter) and Sonya...
Judy Coxon
Dec 26, 2018
On December 26th, 2018, Judy Sparks passed peacefully at home surrounded by the family she created and loved so much. Although she left us too soon, her legacy lives on through her loving husband Ron; her son Russell, wife Erin and their daughters Norah, Kate, and Audrey; son Andy, wife Karen, and their children Summer, George, and Brecon; daughter...
Marion Bruce
Dec 25, 2018
Mayhew, Marion
(nee Bruce)
August 23, 1927 - Dec. 25, 2018 Peacefully in Perth, on Christmas evening with loved ones at her side. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Mayhew. Loving mother of the late Ed (Ida), Terry (Wendy), Janice (Rick) Crego. Proud grandma of Sheri, Adam, Jennifer, Emily,...
Doreen Bell
Dec 25, 2018
James, Doreen (nee Bell)
Passed away peacefully in Pointe Claire, Quebec on Christmas morning 2018, 10 days shy of her 89 th birthday. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Roy Norman James. Loving mother of Cindy (Keith). Devoted and cherished grandmother of Ashley and Tiffany. Dearest daughter of the late Gertrude (nee Fetterly) and Lloyd...
Craig Stratton
Dec 24, 2018
Stratton - Craig
Retired Teacher
Echo Farm Storage
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Craig Stratton on Monday, December 24, 2018 in his 87 th year. Beloved husband of 61 years of Dorothy (Grant). Dear father of Lynda Cassidy (Ed), Carla Lamers (Paul)...
Assunta Braia
Dec 24, 2018
Becchina, Assunta Maria
Peacefully, in hospital on Monday, December 24, 2018 at the age of 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Giuliano. Loving mother of Guiseppe and his wife Charlotte. Dear grandmother of Leah, Jenna, Nolan, and Alana, and great grandmother of Otto. Survived by her sister Tina Sottile and predeceased by her brother Vincent. Friends...
Vivian Goff
Dec 24, 2018
Vivian Ruth Campbell
(nee Goff)
May 26, 1923 - December 24, 2018
B.Sc.
Vivian “Viv” Campbell died suddenly after a short stay in hospital in Mississauga on Monday, December 24, 2018. She was born in Lockport, Manitoba on May 26, 1923, the youngest of six children of William Goff and Mary...
Delores Robitaille
Dec 23, 2018
Peacefully on December 23rd 2018, at the age of 78 years old. She was the spouse of the late Aurèle St-Amour. She leaves to mourn her children: Lynn and Terry (Darquise); her grandchildren: Stacey-Lynn, Jessie-Ann, Corey, Kelsie and Asha; her great-grandchildren: Emma, Jack and Adélie; her brothers Dennis (Gertrude) and Randy; her sisters: Arleen, Valerie and Rhonda (Pierre). She...
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