Recent Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

McEwen, Beulah Jessie

October 14, 1930 – April 29, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce that Beulah passed away at her retirement home in Ottawa after a brief illness.  Born and originally schooled in Montreal, Quebec, “Boo” was a dedicated military wife, a long standing member of the United Church of Canada, an...

Apr 28, 2023

Brown, Heather Ida

Suddenly in hospital at Peterborough on Friday, April 28, 2023 at age 83.  Predeceased by her beloved husband Garnet Brown and their only son, Garnet Jr.  Dear mother of Mary Smith (Doug) and Joan Brown (late Trevor Bennett).

Loving grandmother of Johnathon and Sarah; Cliff (Tonja) and Tawnia (Dale). Great...

Apr 27, 2023

Leona Bolivar passed away on April 27th, 2023 only a few months after a grand celebration of her 90th birthday.  She passed with dignity, on her own terms, with her four sons present. Leona was pre-deceased by her husband Bob following 63 years of marriage.  She is survived by her sons Roddy (Michelle, Kelly-Anne and Cory), Dale, Glen (Julie,...

Apr 26, 2023

Buwalda,  James Alan “Jim”

Peacefully in hospital after a brief illness, with family and friends by his side on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in his 59th year.  Loving father of Brynn.  Cherished son of Gerald and Lois Buwalda. Dear brother of John (Linda), and Lori Buwalda (Bruce). Fun loving uncle of James, Michael, Chance, Quinn...

Apr 24, 2023

Following a lengthy battle with disease, our beloved father, grandfather and father in law

Peter Kecskemeti

passed away peacefully at Saint Vincent Bruyère Hospital in Ottawa on April 24, 2023, at the age of 85.

Born in Romania in 1937, he moved to Canada in 1994 two years after his wife’s...

Apr 24, 2023

George Robert Gordon, B.COMM., LL.B. (Retired)

Loving and much loved husband of Joy (Stanley-Smith). Dear father of Dr. Susan Gordon (Cam Keating). Born to Robert and Jean (Coones) Gordon on November 23, 1936. George died April 24, 2023 at home surrounded by love.

According to George’s wishes there will be no visitation or...

Apr 23, 2023

TURNBULL, Gail Elizabeth Croskery (McCallum)– Passed away after a long illness to cancer on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 79 years of age. Beloved wife of Brian. Dear mother of Tony (Christine), Monica Turnbull, James (Julie Langlois) and Peter (Maija-Liisa). Gail will also be missed by her 7 grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by...

Apr 22, 2023

 

Anne Margaret Wright (Snelgrove nee Taylor) passed peacefully at home, April 22/23 with family by her side.  Margaret is survived by her brother Norman Taylor, 6 children, Dorothy McEvoy (Larry) Cynthia Nakashoji (Tim), Ruth Tessier (Dennis), Patricia Snelgrove, Charles Snelgrove (Susan) and Will Snelgrove, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her father Fred W Taylor,...

Apr 22, 2023

Thomas Leo Blondin  April 21, 1944 - April 22, 2023

Retired Deputy Fire Chief OFS

Following several years of persevering through chronic illness, Tom passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital with his wife and family close by his side. Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Leo Blondin, as well...

Apr 22, 2023

McHAFFIE, Alexander Taylor (Retired Assistant Commissioner RCMP) – Passed away peacefully at the Glebe Centre Long Term Care on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Muriel. Dear father of Holly McHaffie, Lawrence McHaffie (Lauran) and Bruce McHaffie (Christina Smith). Loving grandfather of Callum, Elli, Ian and Scott. Brother of the late Frances Cockie. Cremation...

Apr 22, 2023

Fraser, Dr. Ann Davina Elizabeth

Following a difficult diagnosis, which she faced with typical fortitude and grace, Ann sadly passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 22nd. 2023 at her home, Stonehaven Manor, Kanata, aged 69.  Ann lived life to the fullest to the very end and her presence, wit and personality will be missed every...

Apr 22, 2023

McNeil -Bruce

Bruce McNeil, a devoted father, loving grandfather, and cherished brother, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 22, 2023 in his 69th year, after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease.

Bruce is survived by his three sons, Rob (Adrienne Bieber), Ben (Melanie Oleskiw), and Grant (Sophie Collins) and their...

Apr 21, 2023

Jules LeBel

B.A., B.Sc.A., M.Sc.A., D.Sc.A., P.Eng., Ph.D. , Research Scientist

January 23, 1933 – April 21, 2023

It is with great sadness we share news of the peaceful passing of Jules Joseph Georges LeBel, B.A., B.Sc.A., M.Sc.A., D.Sc.A., P.Eng., Ph.D., Research Scientist, on April 21, 2023, after a long struggle with Progressive...

Apr 21, 2023

HUTCHINSON, FRANCES MAY  (nee Wall)

August 13, 1927 – April 21 , 2023

Peacefully with family at her side, at Wildpine Retirement Residence Stittsville, in her 96th year, after a brief battle with cancer.

Beloved wife of the late Edgar Hutchinson. Sister of the late Ken Wall (Jan).

Cherished aunt of...

Apr 21, 2023

Donald Bruce King

June 23, 1966 - April 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Bruce King "DK, Saucer King, Kinger".  At the age of 56 years, Don was taken far too soon after a strong battle with Leukemia. He died in the hospital on Friday...

Apr 20, 2023

Dunning- Stuart King

On the morning of his 80th birthday, April 20th, 2023, Stuart King Dunning passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer. Stu served 43 years with the Ottawa Fire Service, retiring in 2004 as Platoon Chief, Western Division, after 43 years of public service, as a First Responder.

Stu was predeceased...

Apr 20, 2023

Patricia Olcen Sample (nee Toombs) August 29, 1938 to April 20, 2023.  Born in Winnipeg  to Esther and Jack (JHE) Toombs, and raised in Calgary Pat studied music through the Royal Conservatory of Music obtaining her ARCT in both organ and piano.  She studied French and Law at the universities of Laval and Alberta.  Pat went on to post...

Apr 19, 2023

Luc Portelance, born in Montréal, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023, in Ottawa, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 63. He fought a private and valiant 5-year battle with cancer. His strength and courage were instrumental in the face of this challenge, serving as a source of inspiration to all those around him.

Luc was a...

Apr 19, 2023

Elizabeth Christina Lubbock

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Elizabeth Christina Lubbock, aka Lady Christina, aka Mumzie, died April 19th in her 90th year. She was born in Ottawa on June 25th, 1932, and was proud to have been born and raised and to have lived all her life on the unceded,...

Apr 18, 2023

JOHNSON, Bonnie Laura May - We regretfully announce the passing of Bonnie Laura May Johnson, in her 63rd year on April 18, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving friends and family. Bonnie had a short and courageous battle with cancer and is finally at rest. Bonnie will be forever loved and forever remembered. Predeceased by her father, Carson...