Recent Obituaries

Jan 2, 2016

Violet Victoria Simser

(nee Stacey)

Passed away in her sleep on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in her 97th year. Daughter of the late Francis and Minnie Stacey. Beloved wife of the late Robert Young and Lloyd Simser. Loving mother of Barbara Blair and son-in-law Pierre Despres. Lovingly remembered by Mary Townson who is a very...

Jan 1, 2016

Dr. William Buckingham Mountain

December 3, 1922 – January 1, 2016

Born in Kamsack Saskatchewan, Bill grew up in Stratford Ontario. In 1942 at the age of 19 he joined the RCAF and served in active duty overseas with Bomber Command. After the war he pursued a university education and obtained his Ph.D. in Plant...

Jan 1, 2016

Lois Gertrude Hodgins

Peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2016 at the age of 96. Loving aunt to Larry Hodgins (Julie), David Scott (Ingrid), and Douglas Scott (Irene). Predeceased by her brothers Adam and William and by her sister Vera. Dear great aunt to Andrew (Kate), Peter (Melody), Graham (Melissa), Heather, Matthew (Ciara), and Phillip. A special thank...

Jan 1, 2016

In Ottawa, Ontario on Friday, January 1st, 2016 at the age of 92. Devoted wife of 65 years to the late Ian McIntosh Rollo. Loving mother to Christine (Michael Curry). Beloved nanna to Sarah (Trent Krajaefski). Predeceased by her brother James McStraw (June) and sister Violet Eccleston (late Eric). Fondly remembered by nieces Carol and Diane and nephew Leslie....

Dec 31, 2015

Douglas Gordon Jude

Peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Loving husband and best friend of Donna Jude. Beloved father of Steve (Dev) and Eric (April). Treasured Poppa to Alyssa, Taylor, Bryce, Mason and Colby Jude. Beloved son of Dorothy Janney Jude and the late Frank Jude. Dear brother to Robert (Rita) Jude and...

Dec 31, 2015

Anna Newland

Peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the age of 91. For 58 years, she and her husband Frits (2008) shared a life together bringing into this world John, Mattie Montgomery and Sheila. She was grateful to her son-in-law Hugh for his love and care. Anna was very proud of her grandchildren Christopher, Daun, Lisa,...

Dec 30, 2015

Gay- Anna

1929-2015

Peacefully passed on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Grant Gay. Loving mother of Sharon and her husband Gary Seed, and the late Brent Gay. Dear Nana to Chris, Mike, and Jeffrey. Deepest gratitude to the staff at Stillwater Creek Retirement Home for their exceptional care and compassion. Sincerest...

Dec 29, 2015

Suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in his 68 th year. Beloved husband of Sheila (née Eaton). Survived by his loving brother Harry of Regina and predeceased by his siblings John and Alice (Fred). Brother-in-law to Shirley (Konrad). Uncle to Anita (Rick), Jolanda (Larry), Nancy, Rick (Laura), John (Maureen) and Elaine (Tony). Excellent Great Uncle to...

Dec 29, 2015

RATHWELL, Norma Joyce (nee Howie)

Passed away peacefully on December 29, 2015 at Stillwater Creek Retirement Community in her 86th year. Born on October 24, 1930 in Perth, Ontario, Norma grew up in town and enjoyed summers at Otty Lake. A graduate of the Ottawa Normal School in 1951 and the University of Waterloo in 1980, she...

Dec 28, 2015

Passed peacefully on Monday December 28, 2015 at the age of 55 years. A loving, hard working, kind man that will greatly missed by so many who had the honour of knowing him. Predeceased by his loving parents John and Bruna Muzzin and his beloved "Amore" wife Carol (nee Ghezzi). Dear brother of Gianna Carchidi (late Giuseppe), Mary Dagenais...

Dec 27, 2015

Rivington, Helen

Peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 27, 2015. Beloved wife of Douglas Rivington for 60 years. Predeceased by her parents, Silas and Mary Bradley. Devoted mother of Susan (Dan Chapman), Elizabeth (Sam Moss), Anne Louise (David Jensen), Jennifer (Don Carss) and Connie (Steve Howie). Proud and cherished grandmother of Jennifer Scott, Katherine...

Dec 26, 2015

Cameron, Carman

It is with great sadness the family of Carman C. Cameron wish to announce his passing on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Frances Cameron (nee Tait). Loving father of Lori (Ross) Cavanagh, Kevin (Susan), Chris (Sandra) and Kelly (John) Staunton. Proud grandfather of Courtney (Curtis), Cory (Sarah),...

Dec 26, 2015

Thomas (T.J.) Moffatt

T.J., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 26, 2015 after a courageous battle against lung cancer at the age of 58. He was the beloved husband of Linda Moffatt (nee Roebuck). Devoted father to Brandy (Jordan), April (Marc), Tom (Amanda), and Michael (Jill). Loving grandfather to Noah, Connor, Dominic, Nathan,...

Dec 26, 2015

Kenneth John Harwood Peacefully, in his 96th year, on December 26, 2015, at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Ottawa. Beloved father of Chris (Elizabeth) and Sheila Young. Cherished Bampa of Gwen (Scott) and Kevin Harwood and David, Michael (Jessica) and Laura Young. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Joan (neé Melton), his parents Percy and...

Dec 25, 2015

Constance Hermena Elton

(nee Clendening)

Our wonderful mother, a person who embodied the spirit of Christmas, died in the wee hours of the morning of December 25, 2015. She was giving and loving with a sense of humour, right to the end of her 104 years. Connie was predeceased by her husband of 66 years,...

Dec 24, 2015

Myrla Ruth Grace Lidstone

Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at the Central West Hospice, Ottawa on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Myrla Ruth Grace Lidstone (nee Croteau) in her 88th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband George and infant son Christopher David. Cherished mother of Roy (Catharine) and Karen (John Harrison). Proud and deeply loved...

Dec 24, 2015

Phyllis Switzer

(nee Pridmore)

On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2015, at the age of 101. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Switzer. Loving mother of Wendy Nesbitt (Doug), Virginia McEwen (Dave), Barbara McLelland (Ron), and Bev Bowker (late Art). Cherished grandmother of Lisa Nesbitt (Jacques Hooker), Mark Nesbitt (Sue Ethier), Daron McEwen (Cindy), Sabrina Laforge...

Dec 24, 2015

MacNeil - Bernadette "Bernie" (nee Ryan)

In hospital on Thursday, December 24, 2015 in her 78 th year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Claude MacNeil. Predeceased by her parents Dominic and Rita Ryan. Loving sister of Lois Clermont (the late Ray), Gerald (the late Rollande), Marilyn Colton (Owen), Anne Lamont (Paul), Paul (Dorothy), Ronnie...

Dec 23, 2015

Peacefully in hospital on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late William. Mother of Ann Lalumiere (Peter), Ronnie (Pauline), Donnie (Connie), David (predeceased), Brent (Gloria) and Carol-Lynn Bleackley (Don). Grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Annie will also be missed by her family in Scotland. Special thanks to the nurses on D4...

Dec 21, 2015

Armstrong George Elgan

Peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Monday, December 21, 2015 in his 79 th year. Dearly beloved husband of Lorna McKnight (née McEwen). Loving father of Donna Rae Wieler (Kelly), Joanne Bradford (Robert), Paul (Mandy) and Angela. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan, Joshua, Jason, Jennifer, Kyle, Bryan, Joel, Lauren and Mackenzie. Brother of...