Recent Obituaries

Nov 5, 2015

Pestka - John (January 30, 1927 - November 5, 2015)

Passed away at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, of which he was a proud supporter for many years through his volunteer work. Dearly beloved husband of Joan. He is survived by his niece Janet and her family. John was a long time employee of the Royal Bank of...

Nov 5, 2015

Smith - Anthony Russell

Suddenly on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in his 39th year. Beloved husband of Melissa Ghattas-Smith. Dear father of Ethan and Sophie. Loving son of Lorna and Richard Carlton. Brother of Andrew Carlton (Stacey Hickson). Cherished son-in-law of Emile and Marlene Ghattas . Also survived by his brother-in-law Adam Ghattas (Cathy Williams) and niece...

Nov 4, 2015

Shail - Brian Lawrence Retired Warrant Officer, Canadian Army with United Nations Peacekeeping Service

In hospital on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in his 72nd year. Dear father of Wendy Arsenault (Ed) and Kelly Brown (Scott). Loving grandfather of Madison, Abbygael, Lyric and Karly. Loving companion of Ann Christensen. Also survived by siblings Maureen Shail Mestan, Deanna Schutz...

Nov 3, 2015

John F. Trant

Peacefully at Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the age of 91. Survived by his second wife Eileen Cameron, his children Fran (Phil), Roger (Susan), Barb, Ron (Theresa), Jean (Dennis), grandchildren Katlynn, Oliver, Kirsten, Matthew, Kevin, John, Andy, great-grandchildren Gunner, Gracelyn and sister Patricia Ross. Predeceased by his first...

Nov 2, 2015

Frederick Herbert Alexander Campbell

03/02/1944 - 11/02/2015

Fred died peacefully at the Central West Hospice after a yearlong battle with esophageal cancer at home. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife and life partner Kadri (nee Oolo), children Roy Alexander Campbell (Karen Andrews) and Linda Lois Campbell Rehmann (Richard Rehmann), grandchildren...

Nov 2, 2015

Shirley May Oliver(Packard) (1926-2015) On November 2, 2015, Shirley May Oliver nee Packard passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Cec Oliver for 58 years. Cherished mother of Margaret Franche, Cathy Nesbitt, Jane Oliver, Jim (Susan) Oliver, Susan (Henry) Vander Ploeg, Peter Oliver, John Oliver and Andy Oliver. Dear Granny to David and...

Nov 1, 2015

Atsma, Willem Geert Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, November 1st, 2015 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Tina Veninga. Loving father of Gerald (Rita), Allen (Jennifer) and Christina. Proud grandfather of Amanda, Maya, Debora, Jemima and Emmanuel. Dear brother of Thewis (Griet), Gerben (Anke), Lieske (Tjeerd) DeJong, Ruurd (late Imkje),...

Oct 31, 2015

Ruth Vivien Mulligan (née Ramier)

Peacefully, following a lengthy illness, on Saturday, October 31, 2015 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Roland Mulligan. Cherished mother of Joan (Wayne Lewrey), the late Joyce, and David. Proud nanny of Sandra (William Shales). Predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She will also be missed by numerous...

Oct 29, 2015

Madeleine Delorme (nee Scott)

Passed away after a long illness with Alzheimers on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Delorme. Loving mother of Bruce (Darlene), Wayne, Kim (Ron) Guilbeault and Ron (Laurie). Proud grandmother of Michael, Jason, Kayla, Anthony, Kathleen, Patrick, Ryan, Devin and Madeleine. Also survived by...

Oct 29, 2015

Hrehoriak - Steve 1925-2015 Months after celebrating his 90th birthday, Steve passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Beloved husband for 48 years of the late Kay Stewart. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Carol (Cary Honeywell), Cathy (Stuart Donaldson), Steve (Helena), Kim (Doug Young), and Sandi (Walter Halden). Wonderful Gramps of Lindsay, Tyler (Diana), Stephen...

Oct 28, 2015

Fredrick Cole

It is with deep sadness that the family of Fred Cole announce his peaceful passing on October 28th, 2015 at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus. He was the beloved husband of Barbara and devoted father to Bill (Beth) and Leonard (Brenda). Gigi will be dearly remembered by his grandchildren Christopher, Alex, Keith and Aaron. Fred...

Oct 28, 2015

Leblanc - Nancy

On Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Roger. Loving mother of Louise. Friends may call at Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road at Roosevelt Avenue from 9 -10:30 am followed by a service in the chapel at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society...

Oct 28, 2015

Carrier - Marion Jean née Shensel

Peacefully in hospital on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Leon Carrier. Dear mother of Paul (Maureen) and Mary Lou Ellis (Dave). Loving grandmother of Allison, Brad, Jake and Kelsey, and great grandmother of Jasper and Leo Palleck. She will be greatly missed...

Oct 28, 2015

Munro, Ruby Beatrice (nee Preston) Passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness with her loving family at her side, on Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Donald B. Munro. Daughter of the late Robert Preston and Beatrice Alexander. Cherished mother of Sharon (Don) Roper, Bruce (Brenda) Munro and Donna...

Oct 27, 2015

Caroline Anne “Carol” van As

Peacefully in hospital Tuesday, October 27, 2015, age 63. Beloved daughter of Pieter van As (deceased 1970), and Marion “Terry” Minnock (deceased 2013) and step-daughter of Andrew Minnock of Ottawa. Dear sister of Jennifer (Dick) Johnston of Calgary and Karen (Bob) Eagleson of Ottawa. Fondly remembered by a large extended family including...

Oct 26, 2015

Peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on October 26, 2015 at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Stewart Russell. Loving mother of Margaret Hallahan (Thomas), the late Bob, and the late Don (Sharron Leclair). Cherished grandma of Sean (Jennifer Bento) and Alicia (David Meloche) and great-grandmother of Jasmine, Sasha, Lucas and Sophie. Larry will...

Oct 25, 2015

Peer: Ruth Edna Nee Walker Peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her family after a long and happy life, in her 98th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband John Albert "Jack" Peer. Cherished mother of Marilyn "Lynn" Ailor (Ed) of Laurel, MD, and John Peer (Lorrie) of Stonebridge, ON. Also survived by granddaughters Trisha Galipeau of Toronto, ON, Julie Morphy...

Oct 22, 2015

Katherine Lois Fitch Sept. 20, 1922-Oct. 22, 2015

On Thursday, October 22nd, our mother, Katherine (Kay) departed her life quietly and peacefully after 93 years. She was born in Sackville, New Brunswick and in 1941 she married a gunnery instructor named Morley Wilkinson. During the war years they lived throughout the west. Their son Robert (Bob) was...

Oct 22, 2015

Albert "Bruce" Marshall Burton Feb. 17, 1923 - Oct. 22, 2015 (Veteran WWII - 5th Anti-Tank Regiment, Member of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa)

Peacefully he left gently, of natural causes, with family at his side at the Perley-Rideau Veterans' Health Centre. Beloved husband of Christina Drodge-Burton and the late Dorothy Burton (nee LaVergne). Loving father of...

Oct 22, 2015

Peacefully, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital with his loving family by his side on October 22, 2015. Beloved husband of 63 years to Pat. Loving father to Judy Toews (Ken) and Bonnie Elliott (Peter). Cherished Papa to Michael Toews (Sheila) and Jordan Toews. Proud Great-grandfather to Thomas Toews. Adored uncle to many nieces and nephews. A very special thank-you...