Recent Obituaries

Jan 9, 2017

Passed away on January 9, 2017 at the age of 84. Son of the late Joseph Alfred Fortin and the late Aline Cadieux. Dear brother of Bernadette. He also leaves behind his nephew Benoit and his nieces Marie-Claude and Émilie, his sister-in-law Lucille. He was predeceased by his brother Claude. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January...

Jan 9, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Ann Blakeney on Monday, January 9 th , 2017. Beloved wife of the late William H. Blakeney. She is survived by her son William Blakeney and his wife Ruth Henneberry, her daughter Valerie Blakeney and spouse Mark Stanich. Dear sister of Mickey Bradley and Fern Holt. Beloved...

Jan 9, 2017

Jones-Delcorde, Albert Joseph Harold (Hal) WWII

86 th Bridge Company 2 nd Division

August 5 th , 1923 - January 9 th , 2017

Survived by his best friend and loving wife of 68 years, Donna (Fraser), daughter Mary Ann (Bryan Wheeler), son...

Jan 7, 2017

Shortreed, Virginia "Ginger" (nee Walker)

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce Ginger's sudden passing. She was a wonderful lady who surrounded herself with great friends and a loving family. She worked for the CIBC in Ottawa and Perth for 20 years and eventually moved to Burlington in 1997. She had recently moved...

Jan 5, 2017

Bradley, John Harold

Peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre on January 5, 2017 in his 90 th year. Devoted husband of Eileen for 63 years. Son of the late Russell and Ethel Bradley. Predeceased by his siblings Cy (Ruth) Bradley, Viola (the late Donald) Richardson and Mildred Bradley. Devoted father of Robert (Cindy White) Bradley,...

Jan 5, 2017

Ronald Edward Elliott, P. Eng

1930 – 2017

Graduate of Acadia University (’51) and Queen’s University (’54)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ron on Thursday, January 5th, 2017, peacefully in hospital. Survived by beloved and caring wife of 61 years, Frances...

Jan 5, 2017

Peacefully with family, passed away at the age of 89 on Thursday January 5th, 2017. Fern Turpin, predeceased by his beloved wife of over 58 years Raymonde Turpin (Gay), loving father of : Nicole & Her husband Ron Olsen, Lise, Gaytan & his wife Lorie, Jacqueline, Lucie & her husband Chip Harris and Fern Jr & his wife Lidia,...

Jan 3, 2017

Hay, Stewart

September 22, 1931 - January 3, 2017

Passed away peacefully at the May Court Hospice, surrounded by his loving family and caring staff on Tuesday, January 3 rd , 2017, at the age of 85 years. Cherished husband of Tance for 58 years. A beloved father to...

Jan 2, 2017

Johanna H. “Nan” Kennedy

In hospital, on January 2, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Archibald W. Kennedy. Dear mother of Roy (Carole) and Glenn (Susan). Proud grandmother of Ian (Holly), Laura and Christopher, and great-grandmother of Liv and Victor. Interment at Springhill Cemetery, Metcalfe has taken place.

Dec 31, 2016

Keen, Patrick George

It is with great sadness, we announce Patrick's death. He left us suddenly on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Left to mourn are his parents, Dave and Barb, his sister Becky (Guy vanKralingen), his daughters Kasey and Katie (their mother Monica), and his bestfriend Kimberly Tappin. He also leaves behind extended family and...

Dec 30, 2016

Davis, Pamela Faith

September 30 th, 1956 - December 30 th , 2016

Peacefully on Friday December 30th, 2016 Pam started a new journey. Beloved Wife of John Normandeau. Loving Mother to Mary and Little John. Beloved daughter of Edward Davis and Mary Moore-Davis. Incredible Grandmother to Liam James...

Dec 30, 2016

Peacefully on December 30 th ,2016 at the age of 90. She can now rejoin her cherished husband, Peter (who passed away in December 2008). Mother of Susan Kaye (Gilles Bourret) and Sheila Allen (Gwillym Allen), grandmother of Meghan Allen (Geoff Cruttwell) and Bronwyn Young (Shawn Young), great-grandmother of Tesfa Cruttwell, and Huxley and Ianto Young. Predeceased by her...

Dec 30, 2016

Unexpectedly at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus on December 30, 2016 at the age of 51. Predeceased by his parents Tony and Genevieve and brother Derrick. Beloved brother of Michael (Debbie), Heidi and Wes (Dawn). Uncle of Cole, Gerald, Robert, David, Heather, Zachariah, Lucius, Joseph, Alex, Kayla, Sarah and great niece Astrid. Also survived by uncles, aunts, cousins and...

Dec 30, 2016

Guitard, Timothée,

Peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the age of 19. Loving son of Nathalie and Philippe. Dear brother of Matéo and Lily. Cherished grandson of Elvire and Jacques Burnouf, and Robert and Marie-Madeleine Guitard. He will be missed by many. His humour, positive attitude, and zest for the creative arts will...

Dec 29, 2016

On December 29, 2016 we had to say goodbye too early to Ellie. Ellie is loved and missed by her parents Anh Vu and Hung Ha, and her sister Linh.

Funeral Home Ottawa - Westboro Chapel

Dec 29, 2016

Michael Earl (Mikey) MacKinnon October 5, 1959 – December 29, 2016

Peacefully in his sleep at his home in Ottawa. Predeceased by parents Malcolm Earle MacKinnon and Carol Joan Wilson and also his beloved Aunt Edna Clark. Will be sadly missed by siblings Carol Anne Baan ( Craig) Donnie ( Linda) Dave (Diane)...

Dec 29, 2016

Komaromi – Alexander

Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, December 29 th , 2016 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Upham). By Alex's request there will be no funeral service. Burial of ashes to take place in the spring at McLaren's Cemetery.

Dec 29, 2016

McKay, John Calvin

Peacefully, on Thursday, December 29 th , 2016 in 101 st year at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy G. (nee MacKenzie). Loving father of Lynne Boehret and Heather McKay-Costa. Proud grandfather of Keri, and great grandfather of Kylie. Survived by his youngest brother, Basil McKay. A special...

Dec 29, 2016

Sabourin, Lucy “Lynn”

(nee Priest)

British War Bride

May 14, 1922 – December 29, 2016

Peacefully at Granite Ridge (GR) Long Term Care on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the tender age of 94 years young. Lynn is predeceased by her...

Dec 28, 2016

Elizabeth Ella Riley (Holden). March 26, 1919 – December 28, 2016

Elizabeth, age 97, died peacefully with dignity and courage at the Ottawa Civic Hospital after suffering an acute stroke on December 12, 2016. She lived a long, full and vibrant life. She is survived by George, her loving and devoted husband of 69 years and her...