Recent Obituaries

Jul 8, 2014

PAONE, Patricia Marie

Paone, Patricia Marie born in Vancouver, BC on July 7 th , 1948 and passed away in Ottawa, ON on July 8 th , 2014. Patricia is survived by her siblings Mary Rea (David); Katherine Whitworth (Paul); Cecilia Gauthier; Paul Paone (Margaret Sherwood); Monica Hird; Mark Paone (Elke); Teri Wickes (Rhys); numerous nieces, nephews,...

Jul 8, 2014

Bigras, Morris In hospital, on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Roberta Taylor. Loving father of Jackie and her husband Alan Monforton. Proud grandfather of Grace and Samantha. Morris was the brother of 6 siblings. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. In keeping with Morris's wishes, cremation has taken...

Jul 7, 2014

Boretos, Nicholas

Suddenly in hospital, on Monday July 7, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Eleni (nee Vlitas). Loving father of Soula (Tony Burrell) and George Boretos. Cherished grandfather of Neikko and Eleni Burrell and Theo and Lucas Quattrocchi. Survived by his nieces Joanne Tsotsos and Cathy (Dean Quattrocchi) and his...

Jul 7, 2014

Taylor, Melville (Mel) After a happy 97 years of life, Mel passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014. He left this life as he lived it; strong, courageous and honourably. Mel was born on April 25, 1917 to Robert Taylor and Mary Jane Hayden in Toronto, ON. He was the second youngest of 11 children. He married his wife...

Jul 6, 2014

Mary Ellen Ruth Grubb (Jensen) (nee Clark)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Mary Ellen Grubb passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 in her 77th year. After a short and courageous fight against cancer, she passed away peacefully with family at her side. Beloved best friend and soul mate to her husband George....

Jul 6, 2014

Schultz, Jean Isobel Nee Horsfield WWII Wren Retired RN, Grace Hospital

Peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 6, 2014 in her 91st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Kenneth Burton Schultz and daughter of the late Cyril and Louise Horsfield. Loving mother of John (Margaret), Robert (Stephanie), and Gordon. Cherished grandmother of Rebekka....

Jul 5, 2014

Peacefully in hospital, on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of Cleveland Thorpe for 69 years. Loving mother of Wendy (Gary), Ruthann (the late Bernie), Denny (Phyllis) and Ian (Joann). Cherished grandmother to Steven, the late Nicole, Bonnie, Jamie, Adam and Jason. Great-grandmother to Mackenzie, Jessica, Kody, Meghan and Patrick. Marg will be...

Jul 4, 2014

Eleanor Ruth Trower passed away peacefully in her home at Park Place Residence on July 4, 2014. Predeceased by Jack Trower, her loving husband and partner of 50 years and survived by her beloved daughter Nancy Laberge, adored grandchildren Mark and Allie Laberge and son Brad (Sandra). She was very close to her grandchildren and excitedly shared in their...

Jul 3, 2014

Laughlin, Frances Margaret (nee Munro)

On July 3, 2014, Frances Margaret Laughlin of Kinburn, ON in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Eric. Dearly loved mother of Margaret, Carolyn and Dorothy; grandmother of Derek and Jordan Walker, Jeffrey (Ashley), Tyler (Liz Colterman) and Caren Payne, Christopher (Kristin) and Allison Moore; great-grandmother of Easton Payne. Survived...

Jul 2, 2014

Norman passed away suddenly on July 2nd, 2014 at the age of 61 years. Beloved son of William and Beatrice Svab and dear friend of Wendy Brown. Proud father of Heather (Eric), Laura (Francis) and Paul (Karen); grandfather of Emily, Chris and Samantha, Angus, Ian and Patrick and great grandfather of Evallee, Serenity, Audrina, Elizabeth and Nathaniel. Dear brother...

Jul 2, 2014

Richards, Elva Norene Peacefully at Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Jessup) Richards. Survived by her siblings Annie Oulton, Muriel Mose, Marjorie Hazelwood (Don), Glenn, Urbane (Joan) and Murray (Ruth). Predeceased by June, John, Evelene and Wilma. Elva will be missed by...

Jul 1, 2014

Kralt, John

Passed away suddenly on July 1st, 2014 doing what he loved at age of 69. Beloved husband of Dorothy Kralt. Loving father of Jason (Andrea) and Gerard (Julie). Cherished grandfather of Brandon, Emily, Marin, Jonah and Robert. Dear brother of Jan, Jerry, Peter, Jack and also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Visitation...

Jun 30, 2014

Peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2014 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Ken Smith. Dear mother of Susan McGown (John), Lawrence (Deborah), Ruth Keller (Robert), and Jane Sproule (David). Loving grandmother of Kelly (Kevin Crowhurst), Thomas, Christina, Jamie (Sylvia); Erin (Trent Simons), Matthew (Kasey); Mark (Holly) and Melissa. Great grandmother of Griffin, Emmerson, Rigsby, Ben, Wesley, Hope, Phelps,...

Jun 29, 2014

Boyd Grant Nathaniel June 1, 1923 - June 29, 2014

A Life Well-Lived. A Man Well-Loved. After a full and happy 91 years of life, Grant Nathaniel Boyd passed peacefully away with all of his children by his side. Predeceased by Edith, his beloved wife of 57 years, Grant will be forever missed and remembered with love...

Jun 29, 2014

Halpenny, Keith

Keith died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 29, 2014. His devoted family was with him as they had been throughout his journey with pancreatic cancer. Keith was born in Ottawa on March 4, 1932 to Percy and Winnifred Halpenny. His sisters, Betty Ann Findlay (the late William Findlay) and Jean Halpenny, grew up with...

Jun 29, 2014

Peacefully in hospital with family by her side on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Beloved wife for 52 years to Tak. Loving mother of Glen, Joanne (Kelly). Cherished Grandma of Elisabeth and Nicholas. Dear sister of Kay (Goro), Helen (Jim), Audrey (Mak), Shirley (Archie). Predeceased by a sister Betty. Lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. Friends may...

Jun 28, 2014

McIntyre, Sandra Margaret Sandra passed away peacefully at home with her family on June 28, 2014. She was the loving mother of Rick Cyr (Debra Filak), proud grandmother of Brett and Erin Cyr, long-time friend of Peg Blair and much loved sister of Brenda McIntyre. She is also survived by her brother Blake. Sandra was predeceased by her parents...

Jun 27, 2014

Clarabut, Helen Nadine (née Vanclieaf) Registered Nurse (St. Michael's Hospital 1947)

Born on November 23, 1926, Nadine passed away peacefully at Riverpark Place Retirement Home, on Saturday, June 27th, 2014 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of John Francis "Jack" Clarabut (2005). Much loved mother of Scott (Magdalene) and Jane Colautti (Gary). Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Alexandra,...

Jun 25, 2014

Montgomery, Dorothea “Peanut” Irva March 16, 1929- June 25, 2014

Peacefully at Riverpark Retirement Residence on Tuesday, June 25th, 2014, Dorothy Irva Montgomery, aged 85 years. Predeceased by her parents Irvine Montgomery and Anna Mae Patrick. Sadly missed by her cousins, long-time friend Doug Fleming and many other friends. Retired employee of the City of Ottawa. Active...

Jun 23, 2014

Eric Joseph Holmes died peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on Monday, June 23, 2014, at 5 weeks of age. Eric was born May 18, 2014 to Christopher and Susan Holmes. He is survived by two sisters, Julia and Laura Mayer. His paternal grandparents are Ersol and Brenda Holmes; his maternal grandparents are Ed and Rita Tourangeau....