Recent Obituaries

Jun 28, 2013

After 97 wonderful years, J. Ross Oborne passed away peacefully in Ottawa on June 28th, 2013, predeceased by his wife of 64 years Bette. Ross leaves behind children, Jim (Winnipeg), David (Toronto), Lynn (Montreal) as well as grandchildren Bryan, Jennifer, James, Elizabeth, John, Tracy, Michael, David, Jennifer, Carolyn and 21 great grandchildren.

Born in Toronto July 1,...

Jun 28, 2013

Peacefully after a short courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 28th, 2013 in her 58th year. Loving daughter of Kenneth and the late Dorothy. Beloved Sister of Karyn and Brian Lockhart. Cherished Aunt of Kyle and Kristy Lockhart. Dear Cousin of Jim Schmidt (Manny) and Debbi Marscher (Bill). A private family service will be held. In lieu of...

Jun 26, 2013

Peacefully on June 26, 2013. Beloved husband of Grace. Loving father of Kenneth, the late Robert and Cindy. Will be missed by many family members and friends. Friends may call at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 115 Rivington Street, Carp on Saturday June 29th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. A Memorial Service will be held in the...

Jun 23, 2013

It is with the deepest sadness that any family can experience we announce the peaceful passing of our loving wife, mother, sister and aunt following a courageous battle with cancer. She fought it with great strength and dignity until the very end.

Predeceased by her parents Mary “Molly” (nee Given) and Dougal McGillivray and adopted sister Marlene...

Jun 22, 2013

Peacefully after a brief illness, with his family by his side on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the age of 52 years. Beloved husband of Sandra Cain. Loving and proud father of Wesley (Ashley) and Teddy. Cherished son of Barbara (Faulkner) Stinson and the late William Stinson. Dear brother of Barbara-Gayle Stinson. Proud uncle of Lynsay-Jo Stinson and Charlotte...

Jun 22, 2013

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Paul, peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 22, 2013, age 57 years. Husband of Caterina. Dear father of Cassandra and Elizabeth. Brother of Grant (Edileide), Lynne Rowe (Ron), Brian (Lynn) and Betty Meredith (Doug). Also survived by his brother-in-law of Joe Catalano (Barbara) and Vince (Yvonne)...

Jun 22, 2013

Peacefully at Garden Terrace, Kanata on Saturday, June 22, 2013 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Jozef Karpinski. Fondly remembered by her friend Yvonne Richins-Bynoe. Special thanks to the staff of the Garden Terrace for their exceptional care. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore Drive and...

Jun 21, 2013

Peacefully passed away at Granite Ridge Nursing Home on June 21, 2013 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of the late Sheila Graham (Mannion). Loving father of Byron Graham. Son of the late Violet (nee Strong) and late Ernest Graham, and late brothers Orton and Leslie Graham. Cherished brother of Beverley Bowman (late Grant) Debbie Nezan (Ron), and Linda...

Jun 20, 2013

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20th, 2013 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Emily (nee Williscroft) for 60 years. Loving father of Peter (Joyce), Jim (Joan) and Jeff (Kerry). Cherished grandfather of Wyatt and William. Brother of Rosemarie of Winnipeg. Special thanks to all the health care professionals who attended to his needs and provided such compassionate...

Jun 20, 2013

Peacefully at West End Villa on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank Keefer. Loving mother of Bryan Keefer (Joanie) of Field, B.C. and Krista Shepherd (Paul) of McKinney, Texas. Grandmother of Tessa, Cory and Leo Keefer and Alexandra, Christopher and Sarah Shepherd. Survived by her sister Alice MacDonald. A...

Jun 20, 2013

With great sadness we announce the passing of Sheldon on June 20 2013. Sheldon was born Sep 5 1936 and is survived by her 3 daughters, Carrie (Andrew Millar), Susie (Trevor Davidson) and Wendy, her beloved grandchildren, Abby, Georgia, Christopher, and William and her adored dogs, Tucker and Eddie. There are so many people who have provided care, love...

Jun 19, 2013

At the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Margit (nee Szabo). Loving father of Irene (Arpad Papai), Tom (Lorna) and Teri (Bruno Carchidi). Dear grandfather of Tom Papai (Ruth Kirwin), Steve Papai (Lisa Lezack), Adam and Matt (Lorena) Boda, Devin and Eric Carchidi. Great grandfather of Sofia,...

Jun 18, 2013

On Tuesday, June, 18th at the Queensway Carleton Hospital after a brief illness. Beloved wife of Brian Cowan. Survived by sister-in-law Carmen Todd and several nieces and nephews. A Service of Remembrance will take place on Saturday, June 22nd at 11am at St James Anglican Church, 224 Edmund Street, Carleton Place. Interment at the parish cemetery to follow. In...

Jun 18, 2013

After a short illness, Jean passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in her 81st year. Jean was a long-time resident and very active member of the Manotick community. Beloved wife of Norman for 54 years. Loving mother of Geoff (Lisa), Ann (Jon Gee) and Doug. Cherished grandmother of Kendra and Laura, Bruce and Derek....

Jun 16, 2013

It is with sadness that the Richard family announces the passing of Linda Louise Engler Richard. Linda died peacefully in her sleep on the 16th of June 2013.

Linda is survived by her spouse, Pierre, and her son, Marc. Linda also leaves behind her mother, Irma Engler, of Depew, NY and her sisters, Donna Laplante of Angola,...

Jun 15, 2013

On Saturday, June 15, 2013 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Nick. Survived by her children Kathy and Stephen (Patricia), as well as 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Thomas William Montgomery and Flossie May Booth and by her brother Clarence. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at the Queensway Carleton Hospital for their...

Jun 15, 2013

Peacefully in hospital with family by her side on Saturday, June 15, 2013 in her 96th year. Emily Margaret Bassett, beloved wife of the late Emery Smith. Loving mother of Allan (Donna), Bert (Margaret) and Lorne (Susan). Cherished grandma of Sheri Seabrook (Morley Armstrong), Mark (Catharene) Smith, Mary Anne (Paul Barber), Laurie Lee Smith, Cindy (Thomas Feese), Sarah (Ian...

Jun 14, 2013

Passed away at Forest Hill Long-term Care Facility, Kanata on Friday, June 14, 2013 age 86 years. Beloved husband for 61 years of Margaret. Loving father of Leslie Van Adel (Jim), Duncan (Cindy) and John. Grandfather of Michael (Lindsey), Julia (Ryan), Dylan and Alanna. Great grandfather of Benjamin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother James...

Jun 14, 2013

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Donald Skanes on Friday, June 14, 2013, after courageously and graciously battling several illnesses. Don is survived by his loving wife Lydia (Giroux); sisters Marie (Ralph) Green, May (Rex) Smith,Gwen (Bob) Solodzuk, and Louise Slawinski; brother-in-law David Giroux and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Charles and...

Jun 14, 2013

Born on June 2nd 1957, the first child of Helen Copeland and the late Arnold Abraham, he became the big brother of Paul (Sharon Newton), Dan (Aleta Rodeman), John (Roseanne McDonnell) and Karl (Colette Isernhagen). The beloved uncle of Miranda, Jordan, Alanna, Ashley, Nathan, Ryan, Gabrielle, Keith and Lucas. Reg bore his illnesses with a grace that was both...