Recent Obituaries

Dec 10, 2014

Beloved adopted daughter of the late William and Sarah (Sadie) Grace of Arnprior. Wife of the late James Lloyd Hillis. Survived by son Kenneth James Hillis his partner Michael Edward Petit and best bud, Richard Lynne Barnes. Sister of Ross Cleroux (deceased), Jean McPhee (deceased), May of Orangeville, Ontario and Frances Guatto of Pembroke, Ontario. She will be missed...

Dec 10, 2014

In hospital on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Ross Martin of Richmond, Ontario. Loving mother of Jennifer and Jeffrey (Elaine). Proud and cherished grandmother of Brittany and Meagan. Dear sister of Doris Fleming and Gilbert Kent. Predeceased by her siblings George, Lloyd, Tom, David Kent and Jean Percival....

Dec 8, 2014

Peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 8, 2014 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Bev; Loving father of Charles (Kate) and the late James; Proud grandfather of Daniel and Maxwell; Dear brother of Chris (Susan) and the late Rick (Judi); also survived by cousin Barbara (Walter) Wright. Friends are welcome to celebrate Paul's life...

Dec 8, 2014

Peacefully on Monday, December 8 th , 2014 in his 86 th year. Dear brother of Irene Slack (the late Herb) and the late Barbara Clow (the late James). Dear uncle of Susan Love (Lloyd). Great-uncle of Christine (Terry), Peter (Sheena) and great-great uncle of Trevor, Lucas, Connor, Isabell and William. James will be fondly remembered by his extended...

Dec 8, 2014

Alan Neil MacNab

Oct. 22, 1937 - Dec. 8, 2014

Peacefully, in hospital, following a brief illness. Dearly loved husband of 50 years to Elizabeth McVeigh. Proud father of Scott (Elizabeth) and Mark (Siobhan). Special grandfather of Alan Philippe, Sarah Michelle and Declan. Son of the late Roderick and Jean MacNab and...

Dec 7, 2014

Kathleen Elizabeth Alice Chambers

Suddenly at Orchard View Living Centre on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Chambers. Daughter of the late Willliam and Elizabeth Ralph. Beloved sister of Eleanor McLaughlin (the late Dick). Dear aunt of Richard McLaughlin (Mao) and great-aunt of Jessica of Wisconsin, sister-in-law...

Dec 7, 2014

Gerard "Gerry" Kenney

1931-2014

Gerry Kenney passed away peacefully at the CivicHospital on Sunday, December 7. Although born in St. Remi d'Amherst, Quebec, Gerry was brought up in New York City where he spent the first sixteen years of his life except for the summer months of every year when he...

Dec 7, 2014

Monica M. F. Maskell

On Sun, Dec. 7, 2014 in her 104th year, at Orchard View Living Centre. Beloved wife of the late Frederick G.B. Maskell M.A. (Oxon), Lt. Col. Royal Canadian Engineers, (Ret'd). Loving mother of Heather Kirkaldy-Willis, John, and Elizabeth (David Sinclair). Dear Gran to 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by Lynda...

Dec 7, 2014

McEachern, Donald Lee 1922-2014

Surrounded by his family, Don McEachern, age 92, passed away peacefully in Ottawa, late Sunday, December 7, 2014. He is survived by his adoring wife, Lois and their three children and partners: Ian (Elaine Flowers), Margaret (Jim Stringer) and Kate (Richard Batty). Don is pre-deceased by his...

Dec 6, 2014

Following a courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on December 6, 2014 at the age of 71. She was born April 28, 1943 in the Netherlands to Jacob and Zwaantje (Denekamp) Turksma. She immigrated with her family to Canada in 1954 and grew up in Cornwall, Ontario. Beloved wife of Harrison...

Dec 6, 2014

Christine McKenna

We are saddened by the unfortunate loss on Saturday, December 6, 2014. Loving mom of Kelly Marshall (Chris) and Wendolyn McKenna. Cherished grandmaman of Ryan Connor Marshall. Loving companion of Jack Carty. Loving father of her two daughters Scott Robertson. Christine will be missed by many family and friends. Friends may...

Dec 6, 2014

Gerald Stanley Saunders (P.Eng.)

Ret'd - Delcan, Senior Structural Engineer

Peacefully at home, in Ottawa, surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Lois (née Duncan). Cherished father to Leslie Saunders (Sean May) and John Duncan Saunders (Berthe Nakhlé). Adoring Grampy...

Dec 1, 2014

Phyllis Doreen MACPHERSON (née Tuck)

Peacefully, with her family by her side on Monday, December 1, 2014. Beloved wife of the late John Alfred (Alfie). Loving mother of John, of Chilliwack, BC and Tom (Elizabeth) of Almonte. Cherished grandmother, of Carl, Alyssa Toshack (Calvin), Kristy-Ann MacPherson and Chelsea Dowdall (Brad) and...

Nov 30, 2014

Firman, Beverley Doreen

nee Yeoman

On Sunday, November 30, 2014, age 86 years. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years George Firman. Dear mother of Arlene (David Robertson) and Steve Firman. Proud Grandma to Conner and Reid Robertson, Megan, Kassandra and Niki Firman. Aunt to Bruce and Douglas Wade. Survived by her sister Lilian...

Nov 25, 2014

Following a long struggle with Alzheimer disease, and surrounded by the love of her family Marie slipped peacefully away on Tuesday, November 25. Wife of the late Donald George, cherished mother of Donna Marie, Christine, Leslie Coates and Jennifer MacLeod and an endeared Mrs. K. to Chris Coates, Tom MacLeod and Steven Wright. Adoring grandmother to Nick, Ben and...

Nov 25, 2014

James Terence (Terry) Rogers

November 19, 1926 – November 25, 2014

Born and raised in Montreal, Terry died in hospital in Ottawa with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Sharon Rogers (Little), father of Allison (Raam), Kelly, Patrick and Chris (Bonnie). Proud grandfather of Kira, Levi, Kai, Jonathan, Abby, Meg, Mika,...

Nov 24, 2014

Dorothy Helene Parslow (nee Rourke)

June 22, 1931 - November 24, 2014

In her 83rd year it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend in her home town of Ottawa. Dorothy is survived by her son Harry (Susan), daughters Deborah and Kathryn (Richard),...

Nov 24, 2014

Passed away peacefully at West End Villa on Monday, November 24, 2014 just five days after celebrating her 97 th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Trach. Loving mother of Clare (Lin) and James (Jane). Proud grandmother of Edward, James, Laura, Kimberly and great-grandmother of Evelyn, Logan, Riley, Dustin, Ryan, Angelie and Sarah. Survived by her dear sister...

Nov 24, 2014

Sharon Grace Baird (née Barr)

Suddenly, at home, in her 65 th year. Dear mother of Jamie Ronald Baird. She is also survived by her father Samuel James Barr, sister Ann, brother Rick (Anita) and by Jamie's father Ronald Baird. Predeceased by her mother Grace. Aunt of Jennifer and Michael; Chelsea (Cory), Christie...

Nov 23, 2014

Winn's wish was granted and she celebrated her 90th birthday on June 12 with all of her children, grandchildren and sister present. Winn always loved a party. In the months following, Winn’s health declined and she died peacefully on November 23, 2014 at the Central West Hospice, Ottawa.Winn met Donald McKay Allan in Ottawa after the war and they...