Recent Obituaries

May 17, 2014

Barnum, Johanne nee Frost Safe in the arms of Jesus Peacefully at Starwood Extendicare on Saturday, May 17, 2014 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Ian Barnum. Dear mother of John (Andrea), Vaughn, and Allison Brooks (Randy). Doting Grandmother of Geoffrey (Marisa) , Nicholas (Nora) , Grace and Amanda and proud Great-Grandmother of Julianne, Relena and...

May 16, 2014

Moulton, Shirley Margaret (nee Steele) Suddenly at the Ottawa General Hospital with her family by her side on Friday, May 16, 2014 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late William H. "Bill" (Jan. 2, 2014) for 61 years. Loving mother to Dale (Ingrid) and Sheryl (Peter) Moorhouse. Proud grandmother to Christin, Lauren, Billy, David, Jonathan and great-grandmother...

May 16, 2014

Moulton, Robert Charles "Bob"

Peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Joan Law. Loving father of John and his wife Patricia. Proud grandfather of Zachary and Kiana. Dear and loving companion & friend of Gail Wyse and her family. Much loved brother of Eleanor...

May 14, 2014

Dennis, Steven Robert

Suddenly on May 14, 2014 at the age of 50. Son of Ian James (the late Marie-Paule nee Jubinville) Dennis. Brother of Lynne and survived by his 2 nieces and 1 nephew. At Steven's request there will be no visitation and no service. For those who wish, donations to a charity of your choice...

May 13, 2014

Cyr, Ron

Peacefully after a courageous battle with dementia, Ron passed away at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on May 13, 2014 at the age of 55. Beloved husband of Cathy. Loving father of Celina (Michael) Weybrecht, Chris (Jamie) and Vanessa. Cherished grandfather of Madison. He leaves his 2 dogs Dexter and Hershey and will be sadly missed...

May 13, 2014

Paquet, Brenda Lee (nee MacKinnon)

On the evening of May 13th, 2014, Brenda passed away peacefully due to Multiple System Atrophy. She was surrounded by family members and in the comfort of her home at the time of her passing. Brenda was 50 years old. Brenda was born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on September...

May 12, 2014

Wendell (Ken) Elliott

Passed away peacefully at the Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital surrounded by family on May 12th in his 87th year. Survived by his loving wife Ruth (nee Reid), and dear father of Richard (Marlene), John, Michael, Kenneth (Jennifer), Wendy (Paul) and cherished `Grampy`of Tricia, Terry (Aneta), Amy (Billy), Jessie, Kelsey, Ryan, Emma, and Olivia. Great ‘Grampy’...

May 12, 2014

CHU, Janet (née Boyer)

Suddenly and peacefully, in hospital on Monday May 12, 2014 at the age of 81. Much loved wife of Soo Min Gee Chu. Loving and dearly loved mother of Gary, the late Min, Susan, Sandra, Brian, Bob (Erin), John (Emily) and Jennifer (Harvey). Cherished and proud grandma of Kelsey and Kristy; Sarena and...

May 11, 2014

Acres - Allan Gordon (Life long dairy farmer)

Allan's retirement date has been determined by his Lord and Saviour, and his chores are finished. Unexpectedly in hospital on Sunday, May 11, 2014 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Nan (Collins). Dear father of Mary Teeuwen (Leonard), Janet Acres Smiley (Robert), Susan Klein Boonschate (Christiaan), and Ruth...

May 11, 2014

Cote, Barbara Anne (nee Dallaire) Peacefully in hospital on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of Larry "Oscar" Cote. Loving mother of Jill (Dave Armstrong), Rob Cairns, Steve (Kelly-Jo) Mulrooney-Cote, and Alana Cote. Proud Nana, Memere, and Grandmaman to Taylor, Lindsay, Grace, Callum, Oscar, Max, Camille, and Olivier. Dear sister of Sally Kerr...

May 11, 2014

Townend, Roberta "Bobbie" (nee White) "A Child of Mary"

Peacefully in hospital on Mother's Day surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 11, 2014 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerry"Chatter" Townend. Loving mother of Guy (Vickie), Michael, Rick (Angela) and Trish Huntley (Patrick). Cherished Gramma of Nathan, Zachary, Joshua, Lucas, Jacob, Noah, Abby,...

May 11, 2014

Read, Ronnie B.

After a courageous battle with cancer on May 11, 2014 at the age of 59. Beloved husband of Carmel (Kelly). Loving brother of Roy and Robert (Cathy). Cherished uncle of Kaitlin (Kyle). Predeceased by his great niece Sydney Lynne Janes. Also survived by many cousins and extended family. Friends may call at the Westboro...

May 10, 2014

McDonald, Ellen Elizabeth (nee Finan) October 9, 1926 - May 10, 2014

Passed away peacefully at Garden Terrace, Kanata with her family by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband John Oliver McDonald and her brother Joe Finan. Dear mother to Ken (Evelyn) and Deirdre. Loving "Nan" to Amanda, Derek, and great granddaughter Tehya McDonald. Survived by...

May 10, 2014

Foster Eldon (Al) Faris December 10, 1934 – May 10, 2014

Peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Eldon was predeceased by his parents Foster and Roberta (McCord). Survived by his beloved partner and best friend Ann, brother Robert Dale (Hilary Radmore), nephews David (Julie) and Duane, niece Beth (Camilla), great nieces Emily...

May 9, 2014

Johnstone, Eileen (née Wilson)

Died peacefully on May 9, 2014, in her 102nd year, at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa, not far from her birthplace on Preston Street. She was born on October 16, 1912, to Moore Wilson and Mary Hammil, both from Ireland. As a young woman, during World War II, she moved to Toronto and...

May 9, 2014

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Ellis

Passed away peacefully, in hospital, on Friday May 9, 2014. Beloved wife for over 60 years of Larry, Manotick. Cherished mother of Susan McLennan (Rev.Mark), Woodstock, Brian (Catherine), Oxford Station, grandmother to Destiny, and sister-in-law of Iris Kemp. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother Earl Kemp (Edythe), sister Janet Taylor...

May 7, 2014

Garnet Thomas "Garney” Richens

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Garnet Thomas Richens "Garney" on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the age of 71 years. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Giffin). Loving father of Tracey (Eric), Chris (Trina), and Kelly (Jeff). Cherished grandfather of Taylor, Jacob, Paige, Madison, Jaime, and Chase. Predeceased...

May 7, 2014

Constance Bernice Johnson Nee White July 23, 1924 - May 7, 2014 Peacefully at Garden Terrace at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Gardiner Johnson (Lt. Col., Ret). Dear mother to Ken (Sheila) of Winnipeg, Patricia Wilson (Gord) of Newmarket, Miles (Jennifer) of Calgary, Mike of Kanata and Barb Hicks (David) of Smiths Falls. Predeceased...

May 6, 2014

We are deeply saddened to announce that on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, we lost a greatly loved and cherished aunt and devoted friend, who was always there for all our accomplishments in life. Loreen "Dede" passed away peacefully at Riverpark Retirement Home at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Teevens and predeceased by her infant...

May 6, 2014

POTTER, Elizabeth Susan Wilhemina (nee Neely)

Forever in our hearts, on Tuesday May 6th, 2014 Liz suddenly passed away in her 45th year. Devoted wife, friend and soul mate to Gary. Cherished daughter of Daykin and Melissa Neely (nee Vance), loving sister to Margaret-Ann Davis (Jeff), Barbara Cavanagh (Barry). Sister-in law to Bev Burgess (Steve), Cathy, Nancy,...