Recent Obituaries

Feb 13, 2016

BASSETT, Margaret Jean

(nee Brown)

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on February 13th at her home in Ottawa, Ontario. She was in her 91st year.

Jean was born in Tomahawk Alberta on June 3rd 1925 – the eldest daughter of Alberta pioneers David and...

Feb 12, 2016

Jane Smith (nee Lynch)

Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, February 12, 2016 in her 89 th year. Beloved wife of the late Keith W. Smith. Much loved mother of Barbara Musker, Randy Brennan, Pat Brennan (Kerry Tierney). Proud and cherished grandmother of Lesley, Todd, Matthew, Samantha, Kevin, Kaitlin and great-grandmother of Audrey Jane....

Feb 12, 2016

Roberts, William (Bill)

"Poppa"

With his family by his side he passed away peacefully at the Heart Institute on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the age of 67 years. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Krista and Kelly (James Munro). Cherished grandfather of Sadie and Ayden. Dear son of Patricia and the...

Feb 11, 2016

Pitcher, Gerard Patrick

1931-2016

After a brief illness, surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Beloved husband of Derval (nee Murray). Loving father of Barbara (Kees Grifhorst) of Amsterdam, Michael, Finola, and John (Derek Kitchen) all of Ottawa. Grandfather of Brendan, Derval, and Maeve Grifhorst and Ethan Pitcher. Dear brother of...

Feb 11, 2016

MacLean – Mora

June 13, 1931 - February 11, 2016

On Thursday, February 11, 2016, Mora MacLean who was born and raised in Ottawa (Westboro) and most recently lived at the Redwoods Retirement Residence, Ottawa. She had undergraduate degrees from Queens (BA, English) and McGill Universities (Bachelor of Library Science, BLS), and she...

Feb 10, 2016

Brian O. Bellinham

(Ret’d – Aircraft Mechanic, RCAF)

Peacefully, at Carleton Lodge, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the age of 87. Loving husband for 60 years of Connie (nee Bilodeau). Beloved father of Bill (Mary Miller), Louise, and Christine Carmichael (Ray). Proud grandfather of Maddie and Raymond....

Feb 8, 2016

Cecile Biehler (born Laframboise)

Cecile passed away peacefully on February 8, 2016 at the age of 100. Daughter of the late Daniel Laframboise and the late Louisa Patry. Loving wife of the late Nicholas Biehler, mother to Philip and Richard (Adele Morin) grandmother to Tyna Payette (Alexandre Iraca), Debbie Biehler (Ruolz Ariste) and...

Feb 8, 2016

George, Marjorie Lyde

(Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia)

January 17, 1929 - February 8, 2016

Peacefully at home in Ottawa, Ontario on Monday, February 8, 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Lyde George. Dear sister of Emma Crews Betty Goobie and Ned (Liz)...

Feb 8, 2016

Ormond Douglas (Orm) Tye

Peacefully at Carleton Lodge on Monday, February 8, 2016 in his 89 th year. Devoted and loving husband for 40 years of the late June Tye. Beloved husband and best friend of Joan for 23 years. Loving, compassionate and dedicated father of Debbie Mersereau (Barry), Mark Tye (Laurel) and Andrea Tye-Campbell (Buster). Cherished...

Feb 7, 2016

Markell - Roy Stanley

In hospital on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in his 90 th year. Roy Markell beloved husband of Ruth (nee Stapledon). Loving father of Rodney Markell and Cheryl Markell. Dear brother of Ronald. He will remembered by his nieces Jennifer Fisher and Ciji Moore who is also his Godchild. Predeceased by his...

Feb 6, 2016

Brassard – June

Peacefully in hospital surrounded by family on Saturday, February 06, 2016 in her 85 th year. Beloved wife of Wendall Brassard. Dear mother of Bruce (Susan), Gail Scott (Pat Vezina), Anita Hamilton (Joe) and Mark (Joanne). Loving grandmother of Tia Tso (Johnny), Angela Williams (Kevin), Ryan, Amber, Brad, Brittany Fish (Jason), Dean,...

Feb 6, 2016

Marjorie Ballantyne (née McGregor)

Marjorie passed away in Ottawa on February 6, 2016, at the age of 89 years. She was

the devoted wife of the late Earl Ballantyne of Pembroke and a loving Mom to Nora

(John Spence) and Barbara (Tim Bradley). She was also a treasured Nana to Matt...

Feb 4, 2016

Margaret died at her home at RiverPark Place, on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at the age of 97 years. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 13, 1918 to the late Marie and Arthur Hinchliffe. Margaret was the treasured and devoted wife of the late Ernie (George Ernest) for sixty-four and a half years. She was the loving...

Feb 4, 2016

Dunning, Donna

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Gail Dunning (nee Kruger), on Thursday, February 4 th , 2016 at the age of 69 years. Donna is survived by her husband Stuart K. Dunning, her son Jason Dunning (Angie), and son Steve Dunning(Greg Wilburn). She is predeceased by her parents Freda...

Feb 3, 2016

Ralph - Garnet Alvin

August 16, 1924 - February 3, 2016

Garnet Alvin Ralph of Richmond, ON, passed away at Bridlewood Trails Retirement Community in his 92 nd year. He leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Lois (Adams), his 3 daughters; Deborah (Mark Watson), Nancy (Closten Ball), and Cheryl, his 3...

Feb 2, 2016

Armstrong, Arthur Dallas

Peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in his 85 th year. Beloved husband for 60 years to Lola (nee Acres). Loving father of Wendy (Eric) Mussell and the late Brent Armstrong. Proud grandfather of Ashley, Brett, Allan, Bailley, Jamie, Anthony and Alyssa. Dear brother of Leona (late Gerry)...

Feb 2, 2016

Baker, Cameron Ray

Born September 8, 1924, Warkworth, Ontario

Veteran WWII, RCAF Leeming Yorkshire Squadron 427 & 429

Longtime employee of Bell Northern Research / Nortel

Peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Lorna M. (nee Turnbull) for 66 years. Father of Jean Shaw (Sandy),...

Feb 2, 2016

KILLICK, John Raymond

Retired – ADM MAT, DND

John Killick, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in his 87th year. John was predeceased by his wife Mary Grace Killick (2011), who was THE love his life for 60 years. He leaves behind his sister, Peggy, in England and will also be GREATLY missed by...

Feb 1, 2016

Robert Lloyd Abbott Ret’d – RCAF, and DND Lifetime Member of the Masonic Lodge and Royal Canadian Legion, Member of the Shriner’s Oriental Band, Longtime Active Member St. Paul’s United Church, Richmond

Following a brief illness, Bob passed away peacefully in hospital with family at his side on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the age...

Feb 1, 2016

David Holbrook

It is with profound heartache that we announce the peaceful passing at home of David William Holbrook, surrounded by his loving family, on February 1, 2016 in his 63rd year. Predeceased by his late wife, Donna Holbrook (nee Marion), and his parents Sybil and Lawrence Holbrook. David is survived by his beloved spouse, and soul...