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Agnes Veltheim

Agnes Veltheim

Sep 21, 2016

von Jagow, Agnes

(née von Veltheim)

May 6, 1925 - September 21, 2016

After a long and fulfilling life, Agnes died peacefully at the age of 91. Born in Germany, she immigrated to Canada, as a newlywed, in 1956. She was an avid gardener and...

Roseanne Facchin

Roseanne Facchin

Sep 21, 2016

Peacefully at May Court Hospice on the first day of fall, a day to remember. Beloved wife of Will. Loving mother of Ben (Kailyn), Kevin and Ryan. Cherished daughter of Corry (John) Tollens and Adrian van Grinsven. Dear sister of Robert and Sharon van Grinsven. Roseanne will be sadly missed by her mother-in-law Anna Facchin as well as many...

Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Smith

Sep 16, 2016

Smith - Kenneth Matthew

Peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2016 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (Lyall). Dear father of Susan McGown (John), Lawrence (Deborah), Ruth Keller (Robert), and Jane Sproule (David). Loving grandfather of Kelly (Kevin Crowhurst), Thomas, Christina (Craig), Jamie (Sylvia); Erin (Trent Simons), Matthew (Kasey); Mark (Holly) and...

Maria Shaar

Maria Shaar

Sep 14, 2016

Maria lost her long and courageous battle against cancer on September 14, 2016 at the age of 61. Born in Montreal, Quebec on August 19, 1955, as the only child of parents Theophile Shaar and Stefania Bauer. Beloved wife of Lars é-hman for 26 years, step mother to Viveka, Lars (Janet Paterson), Klas (Susie), and Hans (Kelly Grimes). Acted...

Mary Barnaby

Mary Barnaby

Sep 14, 2016

Oderkirk – Mary

At the age of 75 Mary moved on to soar with the eagles; after a successful battle with cancer her heart could not bare any more. She joins the spirits of her parents James and Lena; her sisters Maida, Julie, Lorraine; and her brothers Jamus, Bucksy, Gordon, and Percy. Sam, Leona and Donald, along...

Nicholas Sante

Nicholas Sante

Sep 13, 2016

De Sante, Nicholas

Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on September 13, 2016 at the age of 63. Dear son of Vince and Yolanda. Much loved husband of Gaetane. Much loved father of Jason, Stephanie and his dog Gizmo. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Private family arrangements. For...

Alberta Richards

Alberta Richards

Sep 12, 2016

Overton - Alberta

September 14, 1922- September 12, 2016

Alberta May Richards passed peacefully in Aylmer Quebec two days shy of her 94 th birthday. Predeceased by her husband Hector (2006). Loving mother of Garry (Charleen), Carol, Jean (late Richard Dodge) and Wally (Monique). Cherished grandmother of Jeff, Heather (Jason), Brent (Elizabeth), Matt...

John Downing

John Downing

Sep 12, 2016

Downing, John Phillips

September 27, 1931 - September 12, 2016

Korean War Veteran

Passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Janice and proud father of Jennifer. Dear brother of...

Elsie Toop

Elsie Toop

Sep 11, 2016

Peacefully at home in the company of her family on September 11, 2016 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late William John Toop. Cherished mother of Roxanne and Margo (Garry). Adored Granny of Lindsay (Jeff) and Jennifer (Ryan). Loved Mayme to Abby, Hannah, Ava and Hailey. Predeceased by her sisters Betty and Cathy and brothers Bob...

Gilles Guttadauria

Gilles Guttadauria

Sep 11, 2016

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gilles Guttadauria on September 11, 2016. He was the eldest son of Raymond Guttadauria and Marguerite Soubli&egraveres both predeceased. He will be mourned by his loving wife Mira De Montigny, their daughter Lilia, his son Marino and his son’s mother Louisa Battistelli. He will also...

Gail Scharfe

Gail Scharfe

Sep 9, 2016

Scharfe- Gail Elizabeth

Slipped away peacefully in the beautiful surroundings and compassionate care of May Court Hospice with her loving husband Stephen nearby. She was the love of his life and best friend, and a dear friend to many. Predeceased by her parents Arnold and Cecilia Scharfe (née Léger) and nephew...

Gloria Birtch

Gloria Birtch

Sep 9, 2016

Birtch – Gloria Audrey

After a brief illness, Gloria suddenly passed away peacefully on Friday September 9, 2016 at the Civic Hospital with her niece Judy Ferguson by her side. Dear daughter of the late James and Vera Birtch, Gloria was a loving sister to Shirley (the late Everett Healey), Wilda (Emerson Hodgins), Greta (Henry...

Earle Benson

Earle Benson

Sep 9, 2016

Benson, Earle

Peacefully at Ottawa on Friday, September 9, 2016 in his 99 th year. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Jennings). Loving father of Bob (Catherine), Barbara (Joseph), and Susan (Peter). Proud grandfather of Melanie, Catherine, Christopher, Ashley, Kevin, and Laura, and 7 wonderful great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sister Dorothy. A veteran of WWII,...

Janice Elliott

Janice Elliott

Sep 9, 2016

Passed away peacefully at Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital, September 9, 2016 at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Edward Bigelow, loving mother of Scott (Chantalle) Elliott, and Tammy Elliott. Cherished nanny of 7 grandchildren. Much loved sister of Dorothy (Kerry) Caldwell, John Goudie, and Terry (Greta) Goudie. She will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and...

Bradley Ralph

Bradley Ralph

Sep 8, 2016

Ralph, Bradley Robert

"Without spirit, there is no art."

Bradley Ralph

On Thursday Sept. 8, 2016, in his 86 th year, our beloved Bradley died in his sleep.

He leaves behind his cherished wife Susanne, and dear children Kelsey,...

Kenneth Read

Kenneth Read

Sep 8, 2016

Read - Kenneth

Peacefully at the Hospice at May Court on Thursday, September 8, 2016 in his 89 th year. Predeceased by his first wife Connie Hart and second wife Madeleine Lebrun Howard. Dear father of Scott (Sue); Loving grandfather of Amanda and Shannon; step-father of Maureen Brunet (Royal), Donald (Lynne), Gail Howard (Stephen), Brian...

Massimo Arquilla

Massimo Arquilla

Sep 6, 2016

Massimo Arquilla

"If ever there comes a day when we can't be together,

Keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever."

A.A. Milne

Massimo's mommy Jayleen, daddy Marco and big brother Matteo invite you to a visitation at Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440...

Shosaku Tanaka

Shosaku Tanaka

Sep 3, 2016

TANAKA, Shosaku (Jim)

1 DEC 1929 - 3 SEPT 2016

Jim passed suddenly on 3 September 2016 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in his 87 th year, surrounded by his loving family wife Beatrice, children Stewart and Allison. Jim is also survived by his sister Rosemary (Dave Jacquith) and...

Roger Stanion

Roger Stanion

Sep 3, 2016

Stanion, Roger

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roger, on September 3, 2016 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in his 73rd year. Born in England, he was the only child of Wilf & Anice. Devoted husband to Elaine; proud Godfather to Zachary, Jacob, Nicholas and Mackenzie and loving Uncle to...

Neil Bays

Neil Bays

Sep 3, 2016

Peacefully on September 3, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Home, Ottawa. Cherished husband of Barbara and dear father of Diane (Tom Busing) and Eileen (Warren Coutts). Loving grandfather of Hilary (Edward Taylor), Eleanor, Gregory, Evelyn and Geoffrey and great-grandfather of Romilly. Originally from Saskatchewan, Neil was a longtime resident of Oakville, Ontario. A chemical engineer by profession, he spent his...

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