Recent Obituaries

Jun 14, 2015

Raycroft, Harvey D. Retired MDS Nordion Peacefully in hospital, after a courageous battle with ALS on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the age of 74 years. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Montgomery). Loving father of Curt (Kathleen Barnes) and the late Brad Raycroft. Dear brother of Laurie, Dorothy Borrowman (Phil), Bryan (Irene), Wenda Wheeler (Doug), and the late Ruth...

Jun 11, 2015

GRANDMAISON, Ruggles "Kip" Edward

Peacefully, in hospital, on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the age of 63. He is survived by his loving spouse Barb Moore. Loved father to Kirk Johnson (Grandmaison) and Jody Grandmaison. Loved and respected brother of Heather (Roy) Moreau, Linda (Randy) Eyamie and the late Charles Jr. Dear son of the late Charles...

Jun 11, 2015

In hospital on Thursday June 11, 2015, age 64. Father of Thomas (Charlie), the late Laurieanne, and Duncan. Brother of Mary (John) Fairbairn. Predeceased by parents Jack and Rita Burke. A private family service will be held at a later date. Condolences and tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

Jun 11, 2015

SHAW, James Oliver

Passed away, after his battle with cancer, at the Arnprior Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 11, 2015 in his 89th year. Predeceased by his wife Joan. Father of Stephen James & Thomas Gregory (Barb). Grandfather of Andrew, Amey, James & Shannon. Brother of Kathleen. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral...

Jun 8, 2015

Died peacefully on June 8, 2015 at the age of 91. Loved her family, butter, salt and white wine! Beloved mom to Jeff Gaunt (deceased) and Kim Salvatore (Paul). Gran to David (Tara) and Matthew (Shauna) and GG to Anderson, Dear sister to Dr. Douglas Kinnear (Katie). Interment of ashes at Mount Herman Cemetery, Quebec City at a later...

Jun 8, 2015

Peacefully at Queensway Carleton Hospital on Monday June 8, 2015 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Albert E. Brand and loving mother of Gale Smith (Bob Hill), Kenneth (Pat), Wayne (Barb), John, (Lyane), Jeffrey (Kim) and Kim Berry (Bernie). Cherished grandmother of Bruce, Tracey, Kelly, Lissa, Chad, Jesseamy, Kyle, Colin, Liam, Chelsea, Zacharie and the...

Jun 7, 2015

Jenkins - Jessie Elizabeth April 24, 1938 - June 7, 2015

Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 07, 2015 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Cyril for 51 years. Dear mother of Michael (Jodi Colpitts), and Doug (Janet Boyd). Loving grandmother of Matthew, Katelyn and Jenna. Also survived by her sisters...

Jun 4, 2015

Maguire - Molly Maureen (née Watson) Peacefully at Rosamond Unit, Almonte General Hospital, on Thursday, June 4, 2015 in her 85th year. Predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Howard. Molly was a native of Chatham , ON. She and her husband were residents of Stittsville for more than 60 years. Survived by her children Jeffrey (Kathleen), Randy...

Jun 4, 2015

Joanne Chiesa (nee Alexandrina Johan McGillivray) passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of June 4 at the age of 80 in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Ottawa.

Adoring wife of Guido Chiesa (deceased) of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and loving sister of Margaret Orr, of Gloucester (Ottawa). Daughter of Alexander and Margaret McGillivray both originally...

Jun 3, 2015

Peacefully, in Stittsville on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter Thurgood (Ret'd Ford Motor Company). Margaret was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England on May 17, 1924 to parents Percy Laver Parkin and Florence Helena Carr. She has 4 sisters – Brenda who resides in York, England and Phyllis, Dorothy,...

Jun 3, 2015

McCordick – Allen

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Allen on Wednesday, June 03, 2015 in his 86 th year. Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Shirley (Gault). Dear father of Larry (Joanne), Valerie, Van (Pat), Laurie (Gordon Chambers) and Jo-Ann. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren....

May 29, 2015

SMYTH, Robert (Bob) Dunlop 1 RCHA (retired) Korea Medal with M-i-D 01 February 1927 – 29 May 2015

Son of the late Robert Lawrence & Annette Dunlop. Predeceased by his sisters Sheila (Warman), and Gwynneth (Hill), and by his brother, Richard (Dick) Smyth. Loving and beloved husband, partner and best friend for 63 years of the late...

May 25, 2015

Our heavy hearts are shared as Pepe passed away suddenly in Spain on May 25, 2015 with his loving and devoted wife, Maria "Maruja" by his side. Loving and much respected father of Joe (Karin), and Maria. Cherished and proud Abuelo "Lelo" of Stacey, Rebecca, Lindsay and Rachael. Dear brother of Elena (Luis). Brother-in-law to Pepita, Carmen and Jose...

May 25, 2015

On Monday, May 25, 2015, in his 100 th year surrounded by loved ones, Chris has gone to be with his beloved wife of 64 years, Norma May. Loving and much respected father of Stephen (Anne), Marian Bell (John) and the late John (Tuula). Cherished and proud grandfather of Carolyn (Shane) and Andrew (Casey), Chris (Leanne), Tim (Caitlin) and...

May 25, 2015

Trimble - Earl

It is with broken hearts that the family of Leonard Earl Trimble, in his 94th year, accepted on May 25, 2015 the loss of this man of great faith and integrity. Devoted husband of Eileen Winnifred (nee Mc Cracken). Earl and Eileen were soon to celebrate 69 years of marriage. Earl is finally reunited...

May 25, 2015

Peacefully in hospital on Monday, May 25, 2015 in his 94th year.Loving father to Linda (Michael) and Gary (Louise), grandfather to Colin, Alison, Graham, and Stephanie and great-grandfather to Tyrian and Nyala.Predeceased by wife Doris and siblings Loris, Earl, Norma, Opal, and Marion.Uncle to Ernest, Gail, and Robert. Beloved partner of Ariane and children Stephen (May), Patrick (Kate), and...

May 24, 2015

Passed away May 24, 2015 at the age of 85. Daughter of the late Mabel and Harold Derraugh and beloved wife of the late Arden Bigelow. She leaves behind her children: Cliff (Pat), Carole (Brian) and Laura (Andy), her grandchildren Julie, Paul (Karine), Amanda, Dr. Randy Jeffrey (Colleen), Sarah (Dwayne) and Tyler, her great grandchildren Amelia, Adeline, Darren, Hailey,...

May 23, 2015

Muriel Ross, one of the last grand dames from the East End of Fort Frances, has passed away at 90 years of age at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario with her family by her side on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Muriel was born on a farm near Stratton, Ontario on March 26, 1925 to Tom...

May 23, 2015

Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Fletcher. Predeceased by son Ken Fletcher, parents Arthur Pritchard Kerr and Grace Kerr, brother Laverne. Dear mother of Elaine Fletcher, Janice Reade (Bill Carrothers) and Laura Beriault (Jean-Marc). Loving grandmother of Kent, Brian (Kristen), Drew (Mindy), Tom (Stephanie), Lauren, Katherine and...

May 22, 2015

Sadly Basil passed away on Friday May 22, 2015 in his 86th year. He will be greatly missed by Mary, his wife of 60 years, their children Ian, Susan and Sara and their families. A celebration of his life to be arranged at a later date.