Recent Obituaries

Jul 22, 2014

Janet Gervais (née Ellis)

Retired, St. Paul High School

Peacefully, in the comfort of her own home, on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Loving wife of Henri Gervais. Much loved mother of Andrew (Correy). Proud and cherished Nana to Scott and Jenna. Loving sister of the late John Ellis. Dear sister-in-law of Rolland...

Jul 22, 2014

Allan Gordon Simpson

Passed peacefully with family by his side at the Hospice at May Court on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Sloan). Much loved father of Larry (Tina), Neal and Jill Corley. Loving grandfather of Dale Corley (Alex) and Kristen Jozefowicz (Brian) and great granddaughters Claire and...

Jul 21, 2014

Shirley Roberta Robinson

(nee Newman)

Passed away, in hospital, on Monday, July 21, 2014 at the age of 71 years. Daughter of the late Harrison J. Newman and Dorothy E. Buckley. Beloved wife of the late George C. Robinson. Loving mother of Greg (Catherine), Cambridge and John (Lianne), Ottawa. Loving...

Jul 20, 2014

Black, Dalton Joseph

Peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 20, 2014 in his 85 th year.

Much loved by Claire, Dawn, Kelly (the late Paul), Lisa (Kornell), Jamie (Mike) and Cody. Dear brother of Alda and Norma. Predeceased by sisters Muriel, Bessie, Marion, Perley and a brother Selwyn. Survived by...

Jul 18, 2014

Scott Michael Cosenzo

Accidentally on July 18th, 2014 Scott Michael Cosenzo succumbed to his illness passing away at home. Scott fought a valiant battle with his illness & was doing remarkably well. Very much loved son of Susan Cosenzo (Schryer) and Mike Cosenzo. He will be dearly missed by his brother Mark Cosenzo. Also brother...

Jul 18, 2014

Hay - Professor Keith A.J.

(Professor of Economics and Int'l Affairs for 31 years)

Suddenly in hospital on Friday, July 18, 2014, age 76 years. Husband of the late Elizabeth (McIndoo). Father of Hillary Savage (Bret), Amanda Hay (John Spicer) and Alex Hay. Grandfather of Ryan Savage. Keith earned Emeritus status as a...

Jul 17, 2014

EVRAIRE, Joan Carolyn (nee Bricault) August 19, 1930 to July 17, 2014.

After a long and arduous struggle, Joan died peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Most beloved wife of Frank for 62 years. Loving mother of Steve (Yvonne) and Linda (Jim McShane). Proud Nana of Jack McShane and Margaret and Andrew Evraire. Predeceased by parents, Albert...

Jul 16, 2014

Contreras, Adela June 18, 1923 – July 16, 2014

Adela Contreras passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and close friends on July 16. Beloved wife of Guillermo (1920-2003), mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, her loving and generous spirit endures. Adela was a dedicated piano teacher, and a lover of music and orchids. She will be greatly missed....

Jul 15, 2014

Peacefully in hospital at Lindsay, ON on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, age 67 years. Predeceased by her parents, Jack and Dora Pratt of North Gower, Diane was the best friend and wife of Wayne Parks. Dear mother of Kelly Steinsky (Stan) and Kevin Brown (Dawn). Loving “Nan” of Trevor, Tanner and Jack Steinsky and Kaylynn and Jamie Brown. As...

Jul 15, 2014

GREEN, Norman Francis

Passed away on July 15, 2014, in Ottawa, at age 95. Predeceased by his wife Edith (Ovens), he is survived by his children Pat, Shirley and David, grandchildren Adam, Heather, Jesse and Lucas, and by great-grandchildren Megan, Kyle, Jax and Henrik. Norm was born of parents Mary (Keogh) and John Green, in...

Jul 15, 2014

Hase - Marian Anita

Suddenly in hospital on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in her 79 th year. Cherished mother of Steven, Sheila Richardson, Linda Lacroix. Loving grandmother of Lindsay and Joey. Great grandmother of Jaiden. Dear sister of June Brassard (Wendall) and Neil Hyland (Mary). Predeceased by brother Wendell Hyland. Friends are invited to a graveside...

Jul 14, 2014

SMYTH, LILIAS GREIG

(NEE SCOTT)

22 JULY 1927, AYRSHIRE, SCOTLAND-14 JULY 2014, OTTAWA

At home, as she wished, in the loving embrace of her family. Diagnosed in 2011 with ovarian cancer, Lilias demonstrated courage and grace till the end. Beloved wife, partner, and best friend for 63 years of Bob...

Jul 13, 2014

Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in her 90 th year. Loving Mother of Victor (Stephanie) and Heather Daly. Proud Grandmother of Michaela (Dan) and Spencer and Grace and Harrison. Aunt to Phillip Franklin (Lisa), Cathy Turner (Rick) and Gordon Smith. Great Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her Husband George Franklin, her parents Frank and Agnes...

Jul 12, 2014

Otto, Henry

Mr. Henry Otto of Ottawa passed away in Toronto on July 12, 2014 at age twenty-seven. He was born in Juba, Sudan and came to Canada in September of 1993 with his mother and siblings. His father, George William Franco had predeceased him. Mr. Otto attended Our Lady of Fatima Elementary, St.Joseph...

Jul 12, 2014

William John "Bill" Francis UE. Owner & CEO Francis Fuels Group of Corporations Francis Fuels Ltd. Francis Canada Truck Centre Inc. Freightliner of Ottawa Inc. Sterling-Western Star of Ottawa MV1 Ottawa

"To Dream The Impossible Dream"

William. J. "Bill" Francis passed away peacefully in Ottawa on the 12th of July 2014 at the age of...

Jul 12, 2014

Winifred Hilda Finnie

(nee Barnes)

February, 15, 1924 – July 12, 2014

External Affairs, 42 years of service

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Win in hospital last Saturday at the age of 90. Dearly beloved wife of Frank...

Jul 12, 2014

Nora Mary Casterton

In the late morning of Saturday, July 12, 2014, Nora passed away peacefully in the presence of her family after a courageous and determined battle. Beloved wife of James (Jim), devoted mother of Drew, Lee, and Ian, cherished aunt of Erin, Jodie and Mark McGrath, Ryan and Jenna Casterton, and relative and friend to...

Jul 12, 2014

Elaine Hoey

Suddenly at her home in Kingston after a brief illness, on Saturday, July 12, 2014 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Campbell Hoey. Loving mother of Rob, Bruce (Debbie), and Scott (Stephanie Richards) Hoey, and Tracey Bambrick (Sean). Cherished grandmother of Christine Grenon (Benoit Alain), Kaitlyn, Kendra, Bradley, and Logan Hoey, and...

Jul 10, 2014

Margaret Edith Murray(nee Johnson)

Peacefully at New Orchard Lodge, on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the age of 83 years. "Bride" of 58 years, to the late Robert Gordon Murray. Mother of Lynne (Carson), Susan, and Robert (Aggie). Grandmother to Todd (Ange), Erin (Russell), Bryan, Kelly (Jeff), Chelsea (Mat), and Dana. Great-grandmother to Katie, Lucas, Natalie, Rylan...

Jul 10, 2014

Michael "Murph" Murphy

Peacefully with his family by his side in hospital, on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the age of 57 years. Beloved son of John and Rebecca Murphy. Cherished brother of Darlene, Kevin, Noel, Sean, Maureen and Colin and their families. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd....