Recent Obituaries

Mar 17, 2016

IN LOVING MEMORY of LUCY REBECCA (nee TAKER) FLETCHER December 5, 1926 - March 17, 2016 Ottawa, Ontario Born in Timmins, Ont., she grew up in New Glasgow, N.S., and remained a Maritimer at heart. She was predeceased by her parents Percy and Bertie (nee Keating) Taker, brothers Laurence ["Tiny"] and Roy Taker and sister Greta (Don) Macdonald. She is...

Mar 16, 2016

Freitag – Herbert

July 5, 1931 – March 16, 2016

With great sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Herb on March 16, 2016 at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of more than 53 years Marilyn, and their children Hal, Lynne and Neal. Also surviving are Herb's sister...

Mar 14, 2016

Leslie Clough

May 7, 1927 -March 14, 2016

From the farms of the Eastern Townships, through the city of Montreal, to retirement in Ottawa, Leslie passed away peacefully on March 14th, 2016. Beloved husband of Kaye and brother to Kay and Linda. Father of Kelly (Ryan) and Robert (Grace). Caring grandfather to Justin...

Mar 12, 2016

Kevin Michael Spero

Suddenly in hospital on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the age of 53. Beloved husband of Marianne Prigly. Loving father of Christian and Leah. Dear son of Ken and Denise Spero. Brother of Marc (Melissa) and Greg (Tara). Kevin will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at the...

Mar 12, 2016

Ketchum, Vincent

While playing outside at his home with his brother, Vincent collapsed and died suddenly on Saturday March 12, 2016 at 10 years of age. Deeply loved son of Michael Ketchum and Margaret (nee Blagg). Kind and loving brother of Libby, Caleb and Jessica Ketchum. Cherished grandson of Primrose Ketchum (Philip Hebert), Elizabeth Vavasour...

Mar 11, 2016

Forget - Stéphane "Steve"

Suddenly on Friday, March 11, 2016 age 48 years. Beloved husband of Sherry (McDonald) and dear father of Shannon (David) and Sasha (Chad). Cherished son of Fleur-Aimée and the late Pierre. Loving grandfather of Asa and Ryleigh. Brother of Diane Methot (Lawrence) and the late Michel. Friends may attend a visitation at the...

Mar 10, 2016

Steele, Richard "Dick"

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2016 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis. Cherished father of Janet (Randy Harris), Richard (Julie), and Dave (Sharon Murphy). Loving grandfather of Katherine, Sarah, Jacob, Zach, Morgan and Staycie and great-grandfather of Richard, Kai, Niko, Tate and Kipp. Predeceased by his sister Joan. A private...

Mar 10, 2016

Ellis, William Ronald “Ron”

September 1, 1942 - March 10, 2016

Peacefully at Granite Ridge, Stittsville, Ontario on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Joan Abrams. Loving father of Karen (Brian) Hall. Proud grandfather of Steven and Christopher. A special thank you to the wonderful caring...

Mar 8, 2016

Scharf - Ellard Kenneth

Employee, Austin Powder Company (28 years)

Peacefully at home after a battle with brain cancer on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, age 49 years. Beloved husband of Christine Warwick. Dear father of Carley. Son of Gladys (Simpson) and the late Kenneth Scharf of Manotick. Dear brother...

Mar 5, 2016

Brown – Eileen

Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, March 05, 2016 in her 83 rd year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Brown. Dear mother of Melody Murison (Bruce) and Nancy Anderson (Park). Loving grandmother of Caleigh, Amber, Grant Murison; and Kelsey (Mark Crispin) and Owen Anderson. Great grandmother of Jaxon Crispin. Sister of Eleanor...

Mar 5, 2016

Snelgrove, Jane Ann (nee Struthers)

Retired Teacher - Upper Canada and Ottawa Carleton District School Boards

February 12, 1949-March 5, 2016

Peacefully on Saturday March 5, 2016 with Jessica at her side at the Elizabeth Bruy&egravere Centre. Beloved daughter of Faye Struthers (late Jack Struthers)....

Mar 5, 2016

Robert William "Bob" Faulkner March 22, 1940-March 5, 2016

We lost the greatest man we ever knew

Suddenly at home on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Gayle (Whitteker). Amazing father of Amanda (Craig Donnelly), Bobbi (Jeff Moffatt), Lauren (Todd Beech) and Leslie (Michael...

Mar 3, 2016

Rene Joseph MELANCON

June 14, 1943 – March 3, 2016

After a life well lived, Rene Melancon of Nepean, ON, passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Thursday, March 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Blanche Melancon of Pembroke, Ontario and by his father and mother-in-Law, Alfred...

Mar 2, 2016

After a courageous battle on March 2, 2016 at the age of 70. Loving wife of 28 years to Thomas Hutchings. Cherished mother of Joanne (Neil Durant) and Ray Barkhouse. Proud grandmother of Albert, Laura (Shane Michaelis), Courtney Beauchamp (Terry Schwantz) and of Arthur Barkhouse. Dear great grandmother of Tamara, Zack, Holly, Kylie, Sydney Michaelis and of Ryan Beauchamp....

Mar 1, 2016

Petrie – Dana (nee MacLean) December 30, 1941 - March 1, 2016

At home, with her family at her side, Dana passed away on March 1, following a six-year privately endured struggle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Bruce for 51 years, the proud mother of Shauna (David Krook), Mississauga, Sharon (Zoltan Miko), Ottawa, and...

Mar 1, 2016

Dana (MacLean) Petrie

December 30, 1941 – March 1, 2016

At home, with her family at her side, Dana passed away on March 1, following a six-year privately endured struggle with cancer.  She was the loving wife of Bruce for 51 years, the proud mother of Shauna (David Krook), Mississauga, Sharon (Zoltan Miko),...

Feb 29, 2016

Suddenly at home as a result of a heart attack on Monday, February 29, 2016 in his 56th year. Beloved son of Joan and the late John. Loving brother of Bob (Kathy), Peter (Bonnie) and Scott (Diane). Cherished uncle of Kurtis (Stephanie), Craig (Jessica), Hillary, Brad, Tanner, Shawn and Brandon. Bill will also be missed by many family and...

Feb 29, 2016

Morphy, Nora Ann, RN. Nee Johnston On Monday, February 29, 2016 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Arthur W. Morphy. Loving mother of Elaine MacLean (Robert Peeling), Floyd, James and the late Norine Duhn. Grandmother of Sarah, Amy (Graig), Nicholas, Michael and Evan and great-grandmother of Grace and Avery. Predeceased by brothers James, William, Lawrence and Joseph....

Feb 27, 2016

David John Statham

Commander (Retired Royal Canadian Navy)

Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at age 74. Beloved husband of Susanne Statham (née Huwiler). Loving father of Brian, Lisa and Robert, and step-father of Taranee and Kristina. Grandfather of Chloé, Charlotte, Cameron, Zoe, Elle, Max, Keir, Savannah and Marley. Son...

Feb 26, 2016

Seabrook - Velma

Peacefully in hospital on Friday, February 26, 2016 in her 92 nd year. Beloved wife of Clarance. Dear mother of Lynda Mulligan (late David) and Wayne (Marilou). Loving grandmother of Ryan (Stephanie) and Reid; and great grandmother of Ryley and Shawn. Sister of Jean Henderson (Hartley). Predeceased by sister her Blanche Tarling (late Arthur)....