Recent Obituaries

Apr 22, 2014

McLean, Douglas Reginald Flight Lieutenant R.C.A.F

After a long life, at the age of 100 years old, Douglas leaves behind Dorrien, his cherished wife of 74 years. He is survived by his son Doug (Margaret), his daughters Deanna (Larry) and Dadrian. He is also survived by 3 grand-children and 4 great grand-children. A Memorial Service will be...

Apr 21, 2014

April 24, 1931 - April 21, 2014 A good and honourable man who loved his family.

Peacefully on Monday night, John R. Baird passed away April 21, 2104 at Granite Ridge. Beloved husband of the late Erma Metcalfe. Loving father of Susan (Doug Rimmer) and John (Brenda Boothe) Baird of Carp, proud grandfather of Anne and James...

Apr 20, 2014

CLACK, Garfield Economist, Labour Canada (Ret'd 1991) July 21, 1931 - April 20, 2014

Garfield passed away at home with dignity and serenity, surrounded by the love and support of his family, after a decline in his health following the onset of acute leukemia. He will be missed by his special friend Marjorie Murphy, by his son...

Apr 20, 2014

Derek Alan Ansell June 21, 1943 – April 20, 2014

I lost my darling sweetheart on Easter Sunday. Dearly missed by his wife Lynda, brothers Tony and Carol, Roger and Joy, and Lynda's family Jeremy and Ros, Angie and Julian. After retiring from Transport Canada, Derek and Lynda boated the Rideau system and beyond on Blue Skies...

Apr 20, 2014

Michael "Lav" Lavoie

Michael Peter Lavoie of Toronto, On and Fort William, Quebec. Suddenly in Ottawa on April 20, 2014 at the age of 71. Beloved husband and partner of Michelle Metivier, loving father of Paul and Christopher, and grandfather of Emma Hitsman-Lavoie and Johnny Lavoie. Predeceased by parents Francis Xavier and Jean Lavoie (nee Hamilton) and...

Apr 19, 2014

Suddenly, at his home on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the age of 58 years. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Ada Routliffe. Beloved brother of Marjorie Portt, Maureen McEvoy (Tom), Gregory and the late Vernon, Ted and Adele. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 115 Rivington...

Apr 19, 2014

The Reverend Lionel Courtney Gormandy March 19, 1918 - April 19, 2014

Father passed peacefully into his heavenly Father's arms on April 19th, 2014. Father was an Anglican priest for over 66 years. He was priested in Guyana in 1947 and served the dioceses of Guyana, Barbados, Trinidad, Montreal and Ottawa. He was the son of the...

Apr 18, 2014

Retired from Hewlett-Packard (HP) after 35 Years It is with great sadness that we announce that Gerry passed away peacefully, after a long and very courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded in love, with his family at his side on Friday, April 18th, 2014 at 65 years of age. Gerry will be dearly missed by his spouse and...

Apr 16, 2014

Shirley Evelyn Hodgins (nee Brown)

Peacefully on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late William Bradley Hodgins. Dear mother of Larry William Hodgins. Survived by her brother Gilmour Brown and sister-in-law Lois Hodgins. Predeceased by her brother Allan Brown, sisters Helene Bleeks and Iva Blackman, brother-in-law Adam Hodgins and sister-in-law Vera...

Apr 15, 2014

Schryer, Robert William "Bob" Employee of Canadian Bank Note Company for 35 years, Retired Suddenly at home on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband to Gloria (nee Lajeunesse) for 59 years. Loving Dad to Susan Cosenzo and Ted Schryer. Adored Papa to Mark and Scott Cosenzo. Bob will be fondly remembered by Stephanie...

Apr 14, 2014

Theresa Mary Faubert March 13, 1937- April 14, 2014

On Monday mom went to heaven to join her beloved husband Lawrence Corkery and her parents at the age of 77. Dear mother of Janet (Mario), Mark (Nancy), Kim and Shane. Cherished Nanny of Jason, Nicholas, Nicky, Samantha, Daniel and Odie. Theresa will be missed by many family...

Apr 13, 2014

Gwatkin, Simon John Stapleton

Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the age of 58 years. Dearly loved father of Holly, Jamie and Joshua. Friends may attend a memorial service at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd), Nepean on Thursday, April 17, 2014...

Apr 12, 2014

Preston, Nora

Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on April 12, 2014 at the age of 81. Survived by her brother Stuart (Isabelle) Preston. Predeceased by her siblings Florence, Elvira, Alice, Kenneth, George and by her parents Kenneth and Eliza Preston. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, especially by niece Marlene (Mike) Robinson....

Apr 11, 2014

Edna May Halliwell

Passed away peacefully on April 11, aged 93, in her wonderful room at Colonel By Retirement Living, with its view of the Rideau Canal. Until the day she died she remained aware of her surroundings and able to converse about what was happening. Her last two weeks were spent with continuous visits from children...

Apr 11, 2014

Henderson, Ernest Charles Lancelot

Passed away peacefully Friday, April 11, 2014. Born in Bulsar, Gujurat State, India, August 20, 1929, son of the late Frederick and Isabella Henderson. Cherished husband of Colleen Moira (nee Stowell), beloved father of Christopher (Andrea), Michael (Sita) and Howard. Dearly loved by grandsons Isaac, Noah, Nathan and Daniel. He also leaves to...

Apr 11, 2014

Helen Evelyn Hawkins

Peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Brockville General Hospital in her 89th year. Beloved wife of Ken Hawkins (deceased). Loving mother of Tim and Cindy. Loving grandmother of Alex, Eric (Brooke), Daniel (Jennifer), Jacquie and Marque and great-grandmother to Ava, Cole, and Sophie. Also survived by her brother Richard Spratt (Rosemary). She...

Apr 11, 2014

Suddenly on Friday at the Smiths Falls Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.Cherished Mom to Sandi (Barry), Bruce (Tracy) and Cathy (Scott). Loving Grandma to Scott (Jenna), Craig (Kaitlin), Rielly (Shelby), Chad, Morgan, Kyle and Great-Grandma to Emery.Survived by her Brother Alexander "Bud" Macnab and Sisters Sylvia and Deborah Macnab. Predeceased by her Brother Baden Powell. Lois...

Apr 10, 2014

McCurdy, Margaret Elizabeth (Bessie) January 1, 1934 – April 10, 2014

With her family by her side Elizabeth (Bessie) McCurdy passed at Granite Ridge April 10, 2014 in her 81st year. Survived by beloved husband Gordon McCurdy. Loving mother of Ronald (Joy), and Gerald (Linda). Adoring grandmother of Tyler McCurdy (Deborah), Beth McCurdy, Tom McCurdy (Elyse), John...

Apr 9, 2014

Moyra Frances Gamble (nee Corcoran) (1920 - 2014)

Of Ottawa, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 9th. Predeceased by spouses Richard B. Logie (1944) and Samuel Gill Gamble (1977) and by her son Samuel Gill Gamble (1964). She will be missed by her children Grace Duncan, Jean Millar, Richard Logie (Susan), Brenda Rogers (David), Andrew Gamble (Gabriela) and...

Apr 8, 2014

Hutchings, Alice A. (nee Tasker)

At Garden Terrace on April 8, 2014 surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Ernie Hutchings. Loving mother of Sandra (Gary) Costello, Brian (Cecile), Linda (Gary) Allen, Laura (the late Ken) Paul, Stan (Lynda), Trevor (Joanne), Blair (Marion), Kevin (Sheila). She will be sadly missed by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and...