Recent Obituaries

Sep 5, 2017

Peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the age of 89 following a brief battle with cancer. Predeceased by his wife Lorna (née Featherston), he will sadly be missed by his daughter Dianna Millar and granddaughter Robyn. Special thanks to the staff at the Queensway Carleton Hospital for their dedicated and compassionate care. Family and friend may...

Sep 4, 2017

NORRIS, Eleanor Bridget Jean (nee Higgins) January 4, 1925 - September 4, 2017 Peacefully passed away surrounded by loving family on September 4th, 2017 at the age of 92. Predeceased by her beloved husband Clifford George Norris. Dearly loved mother of Mary Jane (Stephen Adcock), George, John (Evelyn Hamilton), Heather (Ron Halka) and Joe (Lynn Choquette). Loving Nanny of...

Sep 3, 2017

Shorter - Gord M

On Sunday, September 3, 2017 in his 68th year. Loving son of the late Gordon and Shirley Shorter. Beloved brother of Sandy Erven (Jim) and Bill (Tina). Cherished uncle of Chris Erven (Anne), Lisa West (Greg); Katie Hogue (Chad), Liz Stengl (Ryan); and great uncle of Kelly, Ally and Bob. Gord enjoyed hiking,...

Sep 3, 2017

Fitzharris - Diana Hsiang-Shan

Peacefully at Hospice at May Court on Sunday, September 3, 2017 in her 56th year. Beloved wife of Mark Fitzharris. Dear mother of Gwen. Memorial service will be held at Manotick Community Church, 5492 South River Dr. Manotick on Saturday, September 16th at 2 p.m. For those who wish, donations to Manotick Community...

Sep 2, 2017

After a brief, but critical illness, we lost Pat in her 68th year. Beloved daughter of the late Francis Earl Frederick and Lois Georgina Scott, step daughter of the late Earl Chantler. She is survived by her devastated husband Ronald George Samuel Barkley, and children Carrie-Lynn Barkley (John) and Corey Barkley (Alice), and grandchildren Hannah Barkley, Aisling Coombs and...

Sep 2, 2017

Art passed away peacefully in his 91st year. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Irene after 66 years together. Art was the proud father of Bruce (Beverley) and Karin; beloved grandfather of Matthew, Gregory (Lilla), Stacie, Kristen (Ryan Scheibley) and David; special great-grandfather of Gracie, Charlie, Vienna and Vivienne. Art also leaves behind his brother Gordon (Eleanor) in...

Aug 31, 2017

Gill, Carol Joan October 26, 1940 - August 31, 2017 No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts, you are always there. Beloved wife of Bruce for 54 years. Loving mother of Devon (Brian) Earnshaw, Peter (Bobbi), Cathy (Troy) and David. Cherished Nana of Colin (Kendra), Emily (Dave), Adam (Maggie), Courtney, Chelsey, Jake, Cameron, Luke, Natasha,...

Aug 31, 2017

Proud veteran of WWII

Peacefully at the Perley-Rideau Veteran's Health Centre on Thursday August 31, 2017 in his 96th year. Predeceased by wife Joyce (nee Fergusson) and son Ian. Survived by daughter-in-law Kathryn Gamble and grandchildren Stuart and Sarah; his sister and brother Kathleen (late Hiram) Nelson, and Douglass (late Mary). He will be missed by cousin...

Aug 30, 2017

A Beautiful Life to Remember Rochelle Subathy Thanabalasingam May 12th, 1971 - Aug 30th, 2017 Rochelle Thanabalasingam was born on May 12th, 1971 in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Mabel and Rasiah Thanabalasingam After a hard-fought battle with cancer, she left to be with the Lord Jesus on Aug 30th, 2017. She was a devout Christian whose faith in God...

Aug 30, 2017

Peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in his 92nd year. Son of the late Giuseppe and the late Catherine (nee Hanna). Brother to many siblings. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends and family may attend a visitation at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral...

Aug 29, 2017

McCooeye - Merle Hope (née Potter)

Peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Cecil McCooeye. Dear mother of Cathy (Gordie Gallinger), Pamela (Frank Gatto) and the late Kenneth McCooeye. Merle will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Jason, Allisa, Shawna, Adam, Angel, Sylvana and Angelo; and great grandchildren Josh,...

Aug 28, 2017

After a courageous battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline on Monday, August 28, 2017 at the age of 56. She had recently retired from federal public service (House of Commons and Canadian Heritage). She was married to the love of her life, Mario Lalonde for 37 years....

Aug 28, 2017

Peacefully at Elizabeth Bruyere on Monday August 28, 2017 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Bradley for 63 years. Daughter of the late Ellwood and Jane Whyte. Dear sister of Clifford (Sharon), Doug (Marsha), and Leila (Russel) Graham. Devoted mother of Robert Bradley (Cindy White), Bruce (Nicole) Bradley and Karen (Bruce) MacMillan. Cherished grandmother of...

Aug 28, 2017

Peacefully on Monday August 28, 2017 in his 95th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Frances Madeline (nee Ferris). Survived by his children Anne Smallbone, Jean Stairs (Wayne Soble), James (Holly) Stairs; his grandchildren Laura, Emily (Arthur Ramsay), Colin, Jessica and Kyle (Melissa); and great-grandchild Daisy Ramsay. Predeceased by his parents Lee Nelson and Bessie Almon (nee Chapman); and...

Aug 27, 2017

Julie Dolores Frechette May 22, 1969 - August 27, 2017

"With Christ which is far better".

On Sunday, August 27th, 2017, after a courageous fight with cancer, Julie went home to be with her Saviour. She was in her 49th year. Loving sister of Monique Nichols (Lorne), Francine Frechette (Dan) and Lou Frechette (Pam). Cherished...

Aug 25, 2017

EVELYN ROBITAILLE (BORN MCNAMARA) passed away August 25, 2017 at the age of 92, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Jean-Paul Robitaille, the daughter of the late John McNamara and the late Ida Findlay. She is survived by her dear children, Madeleine (Charles Hough), Louise (late Ken Malone), Annette (Robert Scott), Monique (Ken...

Aug 25, 2017

Middlemiss, Mary Louise

Nee Leblanc

Native of Joggins, NS

Peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2017 in her 90 th year. Beloved wife of Edwin "Ed" Middlemiss. Loving mother of Denise (Rod Ogden), John (Judy), David (Kelly) and James (Christa). Cherished grandmother of Sean (Jessie) Ogden, Bradley, Andrew and Kaitlyn...

Aug 25, 2017

Thrush, Dorothy May nee Beale

Peacefully on August 25th, 2017, after a battle with cancer, Dorothy is now at peace and reunited with her best friend and love of her life, her husband, William Thrush in heaven. She will be greatly missed by her children Douglas Thrush (Janet Sharpe), Linda Ogilvie (Curtis) and Kimberley Chatwood (John), as...

Aug 24, 2017

Bob Jennings died quietly and very peacefully in the early morning of August 24, 2017 at the May Court Hospice, with his wife Martha holding his hand as they listened to some of their favourite music.

Bob was a good person who died much too soon. His friends describe him as intelligent, honest, conscientious, polite, tenacious, loyal,...

Aug 21, 2017

Predeceased by her husband James and eldest son Alan; Bobby leaves behind sons Ian and Neil, daughter Lynn (Thomas), and grandchildren Cameron, Tyler, Annabelle, Lillian and Zoe. Bobby was a teacher, an accomplished seamstress, a published author and poet; and as an artist her works hang in private collections around the world. She was a kind and loving mother...