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Holly Oad
May 7, 2018
Oad - Holly Judy
It is with profound sorrow that the family announce the peaceful passing of Holly Oad, age 45 years on Monday, May 7th, 2018, surrounded by family. Loving daughter of Betty- Ann Oad and the late Michael Oad. Cherished sister of Lila Jones (Sam) and Paul Oad ( Shawna). Dear Auntie of...
Ernest Zugor
May 7, 2018
Rev. (ret.) Ernest J. Zugor
B.A, B.Sc, B. Th
Minister of the Presbyterian Church, Canada
Born on July 27, 1924. Died on May 7, 2018. Ernest Zugor was cherished by his beloved wife of 71 ½ years, Margot E. Voise. He will be missed by his son Alpár (Teri), his daughter Carmen Zugor,...
William Cleghorn
May 6, 2018
Cleghorn , William (Bill) George ,P.Eng.
Died peacefully surrounded by family on May, 6, 2018. He is survived by his children, Allison (Steve), Graham and Don (Sandra), their mother, Anne Massey and grandchildren, Mallory and Sarah. A memorial service will be held at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd. (at Roosevelt) on Thursday...
Josephine Smith
May 6, 2018
Josephine (Josie) Mary Smith
1924-2018
Peacefully on Sunday May 6th, 2018 at the Ottawa Hospital – Civic Campus in her 94 th year. Beloved with of the late Gordon Smith (1999). Loving mother of Robert Smith (Marc-André Laurin) and the late Bruce Smith. A private...
Earl Rigby
May 6, 2018
Earl Bruce Rigby 1925-2018
With heavy hearts we announce that Earl (Pappy) Rigby died suddenly in his home on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, following a long life lived to the fullest. He is predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Marian Rigby, and leaves behind his daughters Muriel (Joe Potter) and Joyce (Bill Smith), four grandchildren Nancy...
Nadia Thorne
May 5, 2018
Thorne, Nadia Marie
Unexpectedly after a battle with cancer on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the age of 55, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Richard Morris. Loving mother of William (Tamara), Edward (Tash), and Lucy. Survived by her brother Nick Thorne. Nadia loved her children, her husband, and her garden. She loved the ocean and the...
Cecilia Morin
May 5, 2018
HUTCHISON, Cecilia "Ceal" Rachel
Peacefully at Osgoode Care Centre on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the age of 91 years. She now joins her husband of 63 years, James Alexander Hutchison, and beloved siblings Irene, Ozzie and Lucy. She will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Tracey Enright and Penelope Hutchison; grandson...
Lieutenant-General Cd
May 4, 2018
Lieutenant-General K.J. Thorneycroft, CMM, CD
Kenneth John Thorneycroft passed away peacefully on 4 May 2018 at the age of 90. Born on 24 March 1928, Ken spent his early years in Swift Current, Saskatchewan until he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1946. Ken enjoyed a fantastic and very successful...
Leonard Carkner
May 1, 2018
Carkner, Leonard Wesley
(Wes)
1928-2018
At the age of 90, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Tuesday May 1, 2018. Predeceased by his beloved wife Joyce. Dearly loved father of Linda (Dan McCann) David, and Glen (Penny). Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Amanda, Kyle (Ashley) and Wesley and special great-grandpa to Lily and Holly. Wes was Past President of the Granite...
Robert Mannell
May 1, 2018
MANNELL, Robert William
Passed away unexpectedly the week of 13 May, 2018, aged 65 years. Devoted son of Arnold (d. 1996) & Jeanne; loving father of Robyn & grandfather of Ava; childhood best friend & sorely missed brother of Richard. Arrangements are private. A memorial gathering will be held at a future date.
Margaret Fraser
Apr 30, 2018
Margaret Isobel Drury
Passed away April 30,2018 at the Ottawa Hospital at the age of 96. Dearly loved mother of Fraser(Aline), Donna(Don) and Derek(Leda). Predeceased by daughter Olive (Eric). Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation will be held at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd (at...
Libuse Janick
Apr 29, 2018
Gilka, Libuse Dr.
Dr. Libuse Gilka passed away peacefully in Ottawa on April 29, 2018. She was pre-deceased by her husband Dr. Frank Gilka. She will be lovingly remembered by her family; sons George ( Christine), Igor, her grandchildren Malina, Nadija, Linden, Ethan, her devoted sister Draha Kaspar, niece Romana (Shane), nephew Emerich (Heather) and their children...
John Newman
Apr 28, 2018
Newman - John Hamilton OMM, CD, KstG
June 23, 1936 – April 28, 2018
Passed away on Saturday, April 28th at the age of 81 years. Loving husband of Marion (née Bennett) and dear father of Mary (Keith), Elizabeth (Dave), Patricia (Alex), Carolyn, and Sarah (Dwayne). Proud grandfather of...
Winnifred Thomas
Apr 28, 2018
Passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital at the age of 98. Predeceased by her husband Victor (June 23, 1998). Winnie is survived by her daughter June (Reginald Rosebrook), granddaughter Wendy (Mark Farrell) and sister Iona Oakley. Visitation will be held at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd (at Roosevelt) on...
Francis Bryson
Apr 25, 2018
Bryson, Francis William (Frank)
IBEW Local 586
Peacefully in hospital on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
Dearest husband of Carmel Nash. Much loved father of Danny (Karen) and Sharon Brown. Cherished and dearly loved Poppy...
Anjulia Ma
Apr 24, 2018
Wong, Anjulia Chiu-Yuk
Née Ma
Retired Scientist Abbott Point of Care
Suddenly and peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of Kam Wong. Loving mother of Bonnie (Matthew Thornington) and Anice. Cherished Po-Po to Tai and Aila. Predeceased by her parents...
Takeshi Fujiwara
Apr 21, 2018
FUJIWARA, Takeshi (Tak) April 27, 1934 - April 21, 2018
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Beloved husband for 52 years to the late Janet. Loving father of Glen and Joanne (Kelly DeGurse). Cherished Grandpa of Elisabeth and Nicholas. Dear brother to the late Rose (the...
Lars Öhman
Apr 19, 2018
é-HMAN, Lars Halvar
1923 - 2018
Lars passed peacefully with family at his side on April 19, 2018 at the age of 94. Born in Lycksele, a small town in northern Sweden, he was the eldest of four to parents Halvar and Astrid é-hman, brother...
Irene Dean
Apr 19, 2018
Carkner, Irene Laura Passed peacefully into the arms of God on Thursday April 19, 2018 at the age of 86. Wife of the late Merrill William Carkner. Loving and devoted mother to Irene, Shirley (Neil), Bill (Sylvie), Brian (Sarah), Russell (Gill), Susan (Ross), Ron, John (Naomi). Caring Grandmother to Jennifer (Dake), Theresa, Shannon (Russell), Kyle (Rebekah), Carolyn...
David Robinson
Apr 19, 2018
Robinson, David
September 15, 1938 - April 19, 2018
It gives us great sorrow to announce the sudden death of David Robinson at the Ottawa General Hospital. David was the son of the late Margaret and Thomas Robinson. He will be missed by his sisters Gayle Sommer and Marilyn Ramsingh as well as...
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