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Zina Karpinski
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...
Elwyn Graham
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...
Bruce Anderson
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...

Cecilia Keefer
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...
Munro Ross
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...
Joseph Boda
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,...
Mildred Cowan
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...
Jean Fillingham
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....
Linda Richard
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,...
Lois Montero
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...
Margaret Smith
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...
Ian Ritchie
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...
Donald Skanes
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...
Reginald Abraham
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...
Roy Isaacs
Jun 7, 2013
On June 7th, Roy lost the battle with Melanoma cancer. He was on the doorstep of turning 76. The most recent precious gifts in his life were his three grandchildren, Justin, Adam and Alison all in their fourth year. Whenever they were around he just glowed. The family left behind son Chris (predeceased) and wife Jocelyne (nee Gladu), Julie...
Sheila Fanzega
Jun 5, 2013
Over the Beyond
Somewhere, over the beyond, there is a distant sky
A new life is coming, And we know the reason why.
Something enchanting, something sure, Is coming o'er the waves.
Stronger then the sands of time, Echoing throughout the caves.
You will surely see it. Its winding...
Janet Johnson
Jun 4, 2013
With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Janet Isabelle "Janee" Johnson (nee Daly) on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 at the Queensway Carleton hospital at the age of 70. Beloved wife of 45 years to Dr. Dale Bernard Johnson, loving and devoted mother of Kimberly Peterson and Stephanie Rackus (Phil). Cherished and loved Nana to Allegra, Justin, Honor,...
Gus Sanderson
Jun 3, 2013
Sanderson, C.A. (Gus)
Member of The Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame
Owner of Sanderson Engineering Specialties (47 years)
With great sadness we announce the passing of C. A. (Gus) Sanderson on June 3, 2013. Beloved husband of 63 years to Elizabeth (Betty) Benedict, dear father of Janet (Ray) and Jeff (MaryEllen). Loving grandfather...
Viola Hill
Jun 1, 2013
Peacefully at Carleton Lodge on Saturday, June 1, 2013 in her 96th year, Beloved wife of the late Robert Eldon Hill. Dear mother of Bert (Charlotte), Judy (Ron Greer) and the late Edwin. Mother-in-law of Barbara. Loving grandmother of Kimberley (Mark Potvin), Shawn (Sonya), Dale (Christine), Karen (David Schaub), and Lyle (Mallory Ralph). Great grandmother of Meagan, Kayla, Cameron,...

Lyse Pharand
Jan 30, 2013
Pharand-McDowell - Lyse
Suddenly at her residence on Thursday, January 30, 2014, age 49 years. Wife of Greg McDowell. Cherished daughter of Lucien and Fernande Gonella and the late Gerald Pharand. Dear sister of Lynn Laprade and Louise Gauthier (Marc). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Garden...
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