Recent Obituaries

Dec 22, 2023

 

 

 

It is with sadness, Lorna McCurdy, passed away peacefully at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 22, 2023 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Elgin McCurdy.  She was the loving and caring mother of the late Garry (Sheila), Tim (Pauline), Don (Barb) and Suzanne. Loving grandmother of Shawn (Catherine), James...

Dec 21, 2023

Charles Jasper Saunders passed away suddenly on December 21, 2023, in his 50th year. He was born on May 30, 1974, to Clifford Stewart Saunders and Norma Cheryl Shepherd.

Charles is survived by his loving wife Mary (née Camelon) and his two sons, Charles and William, his siblings Cheryl (Johnny) and Mithra (Mary), his father Cliff (Anne-Marie), and his best...

Dec 20, 2023

McCaffrey, Bernice Evelyn in her 95th year

 

Born in Richmond on June 5, 1929

Predeceased by Husband John Eldon McCaffrey. Loving wife for 64 years a marriage of true Love and Devotion.

Cherished Mother of Gail Lascelle (Denis), Irwin (Rosemary), James, Jean Bernice O’Connor. Dear and Special Grandma to Stephanie, Ryan, Chelsea, Caitlin, Brittany, Joseph (Deceased), Heath, Kara, and Teri.  Also,...

Dec 20, 2023

Dec 18, 2023

 

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Di-ann Statham (nee Sabetti) on December 18th, 2023 at the age of 83.

Daughter of the late Nicholas and Anne Sabetti. Predeceased by her husband Barry Statham, brother Nick Sabetti and grandson Zachary Statham-Souliere.

She will be forever missed by her loving sister Gloria Sabetti-Pinder (Mack). Her...

Dec 17, 2023

It is with extreme sadness that we find ourselves announcing the passing of Jacob Knox on December 17th at the young age of 32.

Son of the late Penny Knox, whom he missed dearly.

Leaving his legacy behind within his beautiful daughters Ayvah and Jade Knox with whom he shared with Shauna Larose, he will be forever missed.

May his...

Dec 17, 2023

Johannes (Hans) Duncker passed away suddenly on December 17, 2023 at age 93.

Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1930, he majored in Economics, obtaining a doctorandus degree, and was a student fencing champion. After moving to Ottawa in 1966, he worked in a number of federal government departments, ultimately serving many years as an oilseed price analyst at Agriculture...

Dec 11, 2023

It is with deep regret that we share the passing of Barbara Mary Davidson. After a series of health issues, she left this world peacefully on December 11th, 2023, with her loving husband, Iain Davidson, by her side. Barbara was the eldest of 10 children, loving Mother of Darin and Susan Blanchard, Stepmother to Bruce and Katherine Davidson, Grandmother to...

Dec 10, 2023

 

Sandra Kathrin Bassett

Sandra died, at peace following a short illness and surrounded by her family, on December 10. She was born in rural Wales and spoke only Welsh until she was eight years old. She went on to complete a double honours degree in English and Education and taught English, specializing in children’s literature, in Manchester, England and in Carleton...

Dec 10, 2023

 

Deyell - Marsha

May 3, 1950 – December 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marsha Deyell in hospital.  Dear mother of Sean (Rebecca) and Tracy, survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Orville and Elsie Vernon and brother John Vernon. A deeply caring person, Marsha was a lifelong exemplar...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Beloved son of the late Margaret Graff and husband of Dianna (Dee) Lefebvre Graff. The irony is not lost on this family. He has come full circle. Raised on Cambridge St until high school in Ottawa’s Centertown, Brian passed peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital (Bruyere), blocks from his family’s first home. Over the last four months, with his family...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Peacefully in hospital on Saturday December 9th, 2023, with his children and grandchildren by his side. Predeceased by his wife and best friend of 56 years, Audrey (nee McFadden). Much loved Dad of Jennifer (Chris) Chaput, David McAllum and Christine (Adam) Vaughan and very proud Grandpa to Ellen and Jane Chaput and Owen and Lara Vaughan. While his greatest...

Dec 7, 2023

James “Jim” Michael Neelin died peacefully in his sleep December 7, 2023 having recently celebrated his 93rd birthday with family. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Lisa (EJ), sons Peter (Kim) and David (Kerry), and daughter-in-law Lyndal. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 70 years, Elisabeth “Betty” Neelin and his son Michael....

Dec 7, 2023

With sadness, the family announces that Ken passed away peacefully in hospital on December 07, 2023, with family by his side, after an over two year battle with cancer.  Brother to Dwayne and Sharon, as well as Mary (Joe), Wilfred, Bill (Ann), John (Joanne), Stewart, Lydia (Mike), Andrew (Jess), Daniel.  Predeceased by his father Abraham, mother Helena, and stepfather Harry.  Survived by his...

Dec 7, 2023

 

Irene Hebert

January 7, 1955 - December 7, 2023.

“Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.”

C.S. Lewis

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Irene (Chartrand) Hebert, 68, of Stittsville on Thursday December 7, 2023 after a brief battle with lung cancer. 

She will be dearly missed by her loving...

Dec 7, 2023

 

Ramsay, Patricia

Peacefully at Southbridge Kemptville on Thursday, December 7, 2023 in her 93rd year.  Beloved wife of the late Keith Ramsay (February 13, 2023). Dear mother of Deborah Beaudoin, Bruce, Cathy Sleeth (Andy) and David (Ilona). Predeceased by her son Robert.

Loving grandmother of Mark, Karen, Jordan, Nicholas, Michael, Jamie; and great grandmother of Ethan, Wilson, Olivia and...

Dec 5, 2023

 

Doris Ruby Plummer (nee Taylor) 1928-2023

“Though Earth holds many splendours,Wherever I may die,I know to what brown countryMy homing thoughts will fly."

Peacefully at Starwood Long Term Care home on Dec 5 at the age of 95.  Doris was born on the family farm, “Sunnyside” near Cowra, New South Wales, Australia, the child of Reg Taylor and Mary...

Dec 5, 2023

 

Marie (Norma) Olga Rayman passed away peacefully at her home in Nepean on December 5th, 2023. Born in Georgetown, Guyana on May 29th, 1929.  Beloved wife of 44 years to the late Nazeer A. Rayman, with whom she is now reunited. Cherished mother of Paul Rayman (Rose Lee), Dale Rayman, and Ruth Rayman (Keith Anderson). Devoted grandmother to Brooks...

Dec 5, 2023

 

 

Giles, George Edison

Suddenly at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband of Eva (Card).  He will be lovingly remembered by many friends, relatives and neighbours.    Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars on Friday, December 15th from 11 am until...

Dec 2, 2023

Jessie Christine Pretty (née Cameron) passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Saturday December 2, 2023, at the age of 96 with family by her side.

 

Jessie was born in Montreal QC on April 7, 1927, and was predeceased by her loving husband Gordon Alan Pretty. 

 

Lovingly remembered by her son Ken, grandchildren Jacob, Connor, Colby...