Recent Obituaries

Sep 30, 2016

Kenneth Eugene Ballard

April 26, 1930 - September 30, 2016

Ken passed away peacefully at Rosamond Wing in Almonte in his 87th year. Son of the late Harold and Gladys Ballard. Predeceased by his wife Barbara (Bayne). Loving father of Clyde (Louise), Cheryl (Del) Lally, Kelly (Peter) Barclay. He will also...

Sep 30, 2016

Hodgins, Wilda Emily

(nee Birtch )

Peacefully in hospital, Ottawa, Ontario with family by her side on Friday, September 30, 2016.

Beloved wife and soulmate to Emerson Hodgins for 62 years. Loving mother of Dale (Mary), Donna and Judy (Joe). Proud granny of James (Shawna),...

Sep 28, 2016

Green, Joy

A truly strong, one-of-a-kind woman, Joy Green, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on Wednesday, Sept 28, 2016 at age 88 years. Born under tropical skies, Joy possessed unique old-world grace, charm and mannerisms combined with new world pluck and pragmatism. She could never be accused of being timid or unsure; her greatest...

Sep 27, 2016

FORAN, Kathleen

Ultra Sound Technologist, Former Program Director CNIH

On Tuesday, Sept 27, 2016, surrounded by the love of her family, Kathleen quietly slipped away at the age of 52. She leaves her husband and soul mate Mike Purcell, her much adored children Ian, Grant, and Shelagh Purcell. Daughter of the late John and Sophia...

Sep 27, 2016

Thér&egravese DOMPIERRE (née Gauthier)

On September 27th, 2016, at the age of 86, Thér&egravese passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She now walks hand in hand with her late husband, Richard Dompierre, who passed away in 2012. She leaves behind her four loving children and their spouses Carole (Bill), Julie (Stuart), Daniel (Karen) and Roxanne...

Sep 27, 2016

Sander, Fred

1933 - 2016

Peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Beloved husband of Vivien and predeceased by his first wife Erika. Loving father of Michael (Christine Blais). Grandfather of Annalise and Jenna. Also survived by his stepbrother Kurt Scheibel, sister and brother-in-law Marianne and Chris Brealey. Special thanks to Dr. Bacskai, the staff at...

Sep 26, 2016

STEWART, F. Alvin

1926 – 2016

F. Alvin Stewart passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife, Joan Elizabeth (nee Hamilton) and brother Robert. He is survived by his four children Frances, James (Suzanne), Ian (Rochelle), Paul (Darlene), his grandchildren Sarah, Stewart, Matthew, Andrew, Amelia,...

Sep 25, 2016

Donovan - Joseph Michael

Peacefully on September 25, 2016 at the age of 87, Joseph "Joe" Donovan, devoted husband to Lorraine "Rae" Donovan (predeceased), dear father of Tim (Christine), Christine (Jeff), Linda (Terry), Laurence (Jennifer), Bill (Linda), predeceased by siblings John and Catharine and parents Joseph and Molly, loving grandfather to Matthew, Stephanie, Patrick, Christopher,...

Sep 24, 2016

Nesbitt, Lorena Bertha,

1934 -2016

Retired teacher- librarian, Ottawa Public School Board.

Lorena quietly left us on Saturday 24, September, 2016 while at Garden Terrace Nursing home in Kanata, Ontario. She was simply known by many at school as "Mrs. Nesbitt". A long time teacher-librarian; first taught in a one room school house...

Sep 24, 2016

Peacefully at home on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Geoff Goddard. Cherished mother of Lisa (Jess) and Morgan (Sarah). Loving Granny to Evelyn and Rowan. Dear sister of Clare and Helen and predeceased by her parents Basil and Audrey Blackwell. A memorial service will be held at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 115...

Sep 23, 2016

Birth: March 31, 1940 Death: September 23, 2016

Nonee passed away peacefully at home in Kemptville surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Wesley, loving mother of Jill (Garth) and Tracy (Dave) and cherished grandmother of Gavin, Amy, Benjamin and Hayden. She will be sadly missed but always remembered by family...

Sep 22, 2016

Anna (Anci) Hans Ganani

Passed away peacefully on Thursday September 22, 2016 at the age of 89. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, who will forever remember her love. The family would like to express their gratitude to the caring staff at Hillel Lodge where Anna lived, and to the staff...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...