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Doinita Elena Andreescu
Nov 1, 2024
Doinița Elena Andreescu, 80, passed away peacefully Friday, November 1st, 2024, at St Vincent Hospital, Ottawa, after a brave battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband and two daughters.
Born on November 26, 1943, in Ghirdoveni, Romania, to Gheorghe and Maria Ionescu, Elena lived her life with grace and kindness, admired for her elegance and beauty, and...
Helen Danks
Oct 31, 2024
We are heartbroken to share the loss of our beloved mother and grandma, Helen, who passed away peacefully surrounded by love.
Helen will be dearly missed by her children Mario and Juanita, and her grand children Avery and Sean.
Leaving her home in Scotland in 1969, Helen came to Canada looking to build a bright future with her husband Bill and wee...
Linda Crawford
Oct 31, 2024
Peacefully after a lengthy illness on Thursday, October 31, 2024 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Keith Crawford. Dear mother of Donna Dunbar (Brent), Darlene Spence (Ross), Ken and Kevin (Elizabeth). Predeceased by her son Keith Jr. Loving grandmother of Wes, Kyle, Katie, Cory, Skyla, Challis, Christine, Kaia and Cole and great mother of Ryker, Cohan, Ellen,...
Margaret Joan Fraser
Oct 28, 2024
We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Joan on October 28, 2024 at the Civic Hospital. Predeceased by her dear husband Ian Fraser and beloved daughter Victoria Fraser. Survived by her children Lee Fraser King (Darren) and Gord Fraser. Adored G'ma Joan to Angus, Axel and Emma. Cherished sister, aunt and great aunt to the Murphy and Downey...
Donald Charles Sykes
Oct 26, 2024
Following a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Don left this world peacefully on October 26, 2024. He is deeply missed by his beloved wife of 54 years, Sharma, cherished sons Sean (Susan), Brett (Robyn Paton), and treasured grandchildren Austin, Regan, and Jack, who were the great joys of his life. He was sadly predeceased by son Scott in...
Timothy Nolan
Oct 24, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce that Tim Nolan, a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, just days shy of his 81st birthday. He was born on October 31, 1943, in Trois Rivieres Quebec and lived a life defined by kindness, integrity, and a deep love for those around him....
Patricia Mary Moran
Oct 24, 2024
Patricia (Pat) Mary Moran
Passed away peacefully at Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice Kanata on Thursday October 24, 2024 at the age of 94.
Born (Temiscaming QC) to the late George and Laura (Burke) Ryan of Buckingham Quebec. She obtained her Post Secondary / teacher's college degree and decided to work as a Dental assistant.
There she met her great love Jim (James Emmett Moran 1926-2000)....
Dorothy Isabel Read
Oct 24, 2024
Dorothy Isabel Read (nee Saunders)
Dorothy Isabel Read, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family.
Dorothy was the devoted wife and best friend of Everett Read for 65 wonderful years. She was known for her kindness and caring personality, always remembering the birthdays and anniversaries of...
Mary Menna-Lafreniere
Oct 23, 2024
Mary Menna (Lafreniere)
Mary passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 23, 2024 at the age of 93.
She was predeceased by her husband and best friend of 30 years, James Lafreniere. She is survived by daughters Margot (Kevin Scrim), Barbara (Allan Mackay), sons Blair (Francine), Tony, and stepsons Rob (Katherine) and Mark (Nathalie), and grandchildren, Erik, Nicole, Brandon, Mary Kate,...
Gertrude Morrow (née Bradley)
Oct 20, 2024
Peacefully after a courageous battle on Sunday, October 20, 2024 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Morrow. Gertrude will be forever missed by her special sister and niece Patsy Bradley (Colin Genge) and her children Brad and Jen; and Heather Moore (Keith) and their children, Laura and Ben. Also survived by her brother Gordon (Joyce), sister-in-law...
Peter and Moira Manley
Oct 19, 2024
MANLEY, Moira Jane (July 14, 1934 - October 11, 2024)
MANLEY, Peter Frederick (November 14, 1930 - October 19, 2024)
Whenever I am away from you,
The distance between us
a burdensome thing
(excerpt from an untitled poem by Christopher Poindexter)
It is with heartfelt love that we mark the passing of Peter and Moira Manley. Moira passed away peacefully at their residence with support from...
Brian Ronald Brennan
Oct 18, 2024
Brian passed away peacefully on 18 October, 2024 at the age of 76. Brian is survived by his much loved wife Muriel.
Beloved father of Tanya, Wendy (Eric), and Ross and beloved stepfather to Melanie (Colin), and Marsha (Dave). Cherished grandfather of Austin, Cameron, Gwen, Maddy, Ben, Kyle and Paige. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Reta and his siblings Elizabeth...
Jim Bell
Oct 18, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William James Lyman Bell (Jim), on October 18, 2024 at the age of 74.
Jim was born in Ottawa, Ontario on August 12, 1950. Life long resident of Stittsville where he grew up and married. Jim owned and operated Bell Plumbing for over 40 years.
Predeceased by his mother Greta (nee...
Audrey June Whitfield
Oct 17, 2024
Audrey passed away peacefully at Carleton Lodge, Ottawa on Oct 17, 2024 at the age of 94. Beloved mother of Michael Fitzpatrick (Mary) of Toronto, Brian Fitzpatrick (Lynn) of Halifax and Leigh Fitzpatrick (Peter Evans) of Florida. Cherished grandmother of Sean (Amy Holwell) and Chris Fitzpatrick, Curtis (Jamie) and Erin Evans. Great grandmother to Emma Evans. Predeceased by grandson Taylor...
René Rudolphe Cayen
Oct 17, 2024
Cayen , René “Rudy” Rodolphe passed away peacefully at Carlingview Manor on Thursday, October 17 2024 with family by his side. He was 97 years old. Born to William and Eva in Temiscaming, Quebec on Monday, August 22, 1927. He survived all his siblings and he was the loving father of Alice, Andre, Peter, Theresa, Rene Jr. (Elizabeth), predeceased by...
Daniel Joseph Smith
Oct 16, 2024
SMITH, Dan
Retired OC Transpo Driver
Died peacefully at the QCH on October 16th, 2024. Dan leaves behind his dear wife of 55 years, Susan, his children Steven (Sarah), Jodi, his 3 grandchildren, Zoe, Sidney and Avery. Fury friends Gus and Anna. Brother to Sharon, Bob (Debbie) the late Tom (Mary). Son of the late Stephen and Virginia Smith. Affectionately remembered by...
Marie Louise René de Cotret
Oct 15, 2024
Louise René de Cotret
April 24, 1955 – October 15, 2024
Predeceased by her loving parents Gerard René de Cotret and Mary René de Cotret (Maloney). Survived by devoted husband Rob Giles and sisters Gert (Bob Cooper), Anne-Marie (Peter (Tom) Sawyer), and brothers Michel (Em Stortroer), Marcel (Barb Barkley), and Paul as well as 14 nieces and nephews and great aunt to...
Paul Menard
Oct 15, 2024
It is with heavy hearts the family announces the peaceful passing of Paul Menard in Ottawa on October 15th, 2024. After a courageous battle with cancer, with family by his side, at the Ottawa General Hospital in his 69th year. Predeceased by parents Cecile Valiquette and Joseph Paul Moise Menard.
Left to mourn Paul are sisters Suzanne (Tim) and Carole (Richard)...
Vivian Lois Campbell (Robertson)
Oct 14, 2024
With great sorrow to so many, Vivian Lois (Robertson) Campbell, aka Vava, peacefully passed away in her 94th year at Peter D. Clark Center, Ottawa. Her long-time and devoted friend from her Arts and Crafts days, Don Black, was with her as she made her transition into the afterlife. A special thank you goes to the Maple Unit at Peter...
Alf Chaiton
Oct 12, 2024
Alf Chaiton, 75, of Ottawa, died peacefully surrounded by family at the Ottawa General Hospital on October 12, 2024.
He was born in Vetlanda, Sweden on March 29, 1949, the oldest child of Jacob and Sara Chaiton. They immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1951. He grew up loving baseball and bowling and his stubbornness kept him a lefty. After attending the...
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