Recent Obituaries

Nov 4, 2014

Ret'd Master Warrant Officer, RCAF

Peacefully, with his wife by his side on November 4, 2014, at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of Kaatje (nee deVlieger) for 55 years. Loving father of Karen Currie (William). Cherished Poppa of Benjamin and Lucas Church. Will be missed by his cousin Doug Kelly (Donna). Ken will also...

Nov 4, 2014

Peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Bert McCrossan, beloved husband and best friend of the late Amelia McCrossan. Deeply loved by his sons Fred (Tara), David, Robert (Lorraine), his granddaughters Reilly, Carolyn, and Hayley. He is survived by his brother William McCrossan (June), his nephew William McCrossan (Betty), his nieces Maureen McCrossan and Heather (David Maher), all in Northern...

Nov 2, 2014

George Henry Firman

Unexpectedly on Sunday, November 2, 2014, age 85 years. Beloved husband for 56 years to Beverley (Yeoman) Firman. Dear father of Arlene (David Robertson) and Steve Firman. Proud Grampa to Conner and Reid Robertson, Megan, Kassandra and Niki Firman. Uncle to Bruce and Douglas Wade. Predeceased by all his siblings. He will be...

Nov 1, 2014

Passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on November 1, 2014. Predeceased by his loving wife Gis&egravele, brother Léopold, S.J., and sister Monique. Jacques was father to Michel (Kathy), Dominique and Claude and grandfather to Alyssa, Éric, Talia, Nicholas, Loïc and Zoé. He will be dearly missed by family and friends. Scientist, physicist and astronomer, he was passionate...

Nov 1, 2014

Dans Patrick Victor

Pat passed away peacefully in Ottawa on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Predeceased by his wife Agnes "Bunny". Beloved father of Jim (Cheryl), Peter (Penny), and Jennifer (Tim Tourangeau) and proud grandfather of Jacob, Matthew, Claire and Michael, Isabella and Charlotte. Dear brother of Eleanor, Bob, Ambrose, Gary and the late Bert. Pat was born...

Oct 31, 2014

Peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne Anne "Joan" (nee Caya). Loving father of Elaine (David) Robinson, Linda Lanthier, Donna (Franco) Bell&egrave and Cathy Lanthier (John). Cherished grandfather of Christine (Geoff) and Wayne (Dani). Loving papa of Alicia, Samantha and Matthew. Great-grandpa to Jessica, Riley and Ireland. Survived by brothersArt and...

Oct 31, 2014

McCLEAN, Ruth Noreen ( nee Brownlee )

Passed away peacefully at Queensway-CarletonHospital, Ottawa, Ontario, on October 31, 2014. Born June 29, 1927, near Shetland, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Jack (2010) for 58 years. Cherished mother of Ronald (Mary Jane), the late Patricia (1972), and Kathryn. Adoring grandmother of Caley (Michael Blyth) and Kimberley, and great-grandmother...

Oct 30, 2014

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Margaret on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in her 86 th year. She will be sadly missed by her brother Robert and sisters Mary Carroll (late Angus) and Betty Carroll (late Gerald). Predeceased by her parents Robert and Rose (Grace) and by brothers Jack (Marian), Raymond, Bill...

Oct 29, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Hugh Davidson on October 29, 2014 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (Toddy) Brownlee; treasured brother-in-law of Erma Davidson, nee Brownlee. Cherished son of the late Hugh and Ina Davidson of Fallowfield, Ontario. Dear brother of Audrey, Kenneth, Hazel, Helen, Keith, Joan and...

Oct 29, 2014

Smith, John Stewart (Stu)

Stu passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in his 75th year. Survived by his loving partner and friend Beth Macdonald. Beloved brother of Dorothy (Lomer), Lorraine (the late Ken), Carroll (Ernie), Shirley (Albert) . Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks to the nurses at Saint...

Oct 28, 2014

Francis (Frank) Anthony Lunney

Suddenly on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at the age of 81 years. Dearly loved husband of 56 years to Margaret (nee Dickinson). Cherished father of Catherine (Jeff Fairs) and Marie. Predeceased by his daughter Diane. Special grandfather to James Fairs, Lindsay Gilford (Jonathan), Ryan and Sarah Lunney. Dear brother of Al (Jeri). Predeceased...

Oct 28, 2014

Peacefully in hospital Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Ruth (Hunt). Dear father of Judy Potvin (Paul), Bill, Susan Doherty (Don) and Mark (Hali). Loving grandfather of Dayton, Aidan, and Victoria. Brother of Earl (Doris), Doreen (Roy) and Betty (Patrick). Predeceased by his grandson Christopher Potvin and sister-in-law Marion Moore and brother-in-law Pat Pierunek....

Oct 28, 2014

David Robert Ross March 21, 1948- October 28, 2014

Peacefully, David passed away on October 28th, 2014 at the age of 66 with his loving family at his side. He was predeceased by his parents David and Dorothy Ross and his sister Sharon Prue. He leaves behind his loving wife Line, children Angela and Andrew and brother...

Oct 25, 2014

Doris K. MacVicar (née Dowd)

Peacefully at Granite Ridge, on Saturday, October 25th , 2014 at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Sanford MacVicar. Dear mother of Marilyn MacVicar, Lyn Volkmer (Steve) and Lee Garlough (Joel). Proud grandmother to 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 3 brothers and 4 sisters....

Oct 25, 2014

Dawson - John Robert

At Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre on Saturday, October 25, 2014 in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Craig). Dear father of Mark. Cherished grandfather of Truman. John will be lovingly remembered by his daughter- in- law Catrina; sisters Anne Townsend (Bob) of Ottawa and Jane Watson (Clarence) of Winchester. Predeceased by...

Oct 25, 2014

Marjorie Cook (nee Daye) 1928-2014

Peacefully at hospital with family by her side on Saturday, October 25, 2014 in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband John. Dear mother of the late Wanda, Vicki (Steve Kelly), Linda Roy and John. Nanny to Alison Digney (Jonathan) and Chris Roy. Beloved sister to Polly, Mabel, Bibs and the late...

Oct 25, 2014

Peacefully, in hospital October 25, 2014. Mary Jean enjoyed a 30 year career as a registered nurse at the Salvation Army Grace Hospital where she cared for thousands of newborns and mothers. In retirement, she volunteered at the Grace Manor, helping those on the other end of life's spectrum. She was kind, funny and thoughtful to the end. She...

Oct 25, 2014

Robert Edward "Bob" P Eng Ella Bob passed away peacefully in hospital on October 25, 2014 at the age of 83 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ella (Snelgrove). Dear father of John and Cathy (John Halliday). Proud grandfather of David and Christopher. He will be greatly missed by his nephews Jim (Leanne)...

Oct 24, 2014

Retired RCAF Interceptor Pilot (410 Cougar Squadron) and Retired Health Physicist for Nordion, Barry passed away on October 24, 2014 at the age of 81. Born in Newmarket, Ontario, December 30, 1932 to the late Carmen E. Powell and the late Mabel Powell (nee Cook). Brother of the late Karen (the late William) Watson. Beloved husband of 60 years...

Oct 24, 2014

Bernard Gordon Smith (Veteran-WWII, Ret'd - A.C. Leslie Steel, Lifetime Active Member of the Salvation Army Church)

Peacefully, at his home, on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the age of 97. Loving and devoted husband of Joan Welbourne. Dear father of the late Neil (Joanne), Janice (Graham), Eric (Abbie), Kevin (Kathryn), Jenny (Mark) and Terry Ann (Walter)....