Recent Obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

Betty Jane Reddick (née Cassidy) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023. A near lifelong resident of Ottawa,  Betty worked at Amnesty International for many years before retiring in 1993. She loved to travel, and she and her husband would routinely enjoy adventures all around the world following her retirement. Betty was a dear friend and neighbor to countless people...

Jan 10, 2023

GAFFNEY, (Roy) Brian

1947 - 2023

Peacefully, in hospital with family by his side, on Tuesday January 10th, 2023 in his 76th year. Brian will be greatly missed by his beloved wife and best friend Cheryl (nee Coughlin), his loving daughter Christine Buwalda and son-in-law Spencer Buwalda, Gampa’s cherished grandchildren Kayleigh and Ben, his dear...

Jan 10, 2023

Dyer, Christine, (née Porteous) of Ottawa passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

Christine “Chris” was born in Malartic, Quebec on February 11, 1945 to parents Emmaline Dora Reid (1917-1969) and George Levi Porteous (1914-1994).  She is predeceased by her devoted husband Thomson “Tommy” Dyer and her dear sister, Irene (Keith...

Jan 9, 2023

DAVID BRIAN WATTS June 10, 1952-January 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Brian Watts on January 9th, 2023 at his beloved home in Ottawa South. Cherished son of Jean Terhune, he will be lovingly remembered by his sister Cathy McKim (Andy), his niece and nephew Robin and Trevor and his “little”...

Jan 9, 2023

Denise Baker est décédée le lundi 9 janvier, 2023 à l’âge de 75 ans.

Denise était la fille de feu Ronald Boisvenue et de feu Rose-Aimée (née Bédard). Epouse bien-aimée de Larry Baker. Chère soeur de feu Claudette Curry (Brian Curry), de Roger et de Robert (Pauline Bédard). Chère tante de David Curry (Claudia Lascelle) et grande...

Jan 9, 2023

Douglas Charles Gibson

Douglas Charles Gibson passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital early Monday morning, January 9, 2023 after having enjoyed very special Christmas holidays with his loving family.

Doug was born on February 6, 1940 to Louvina and Henry Gibson, in his beloved Montreal.  He was married to the...

Jan 8, 2023

MOREAU, Kristine (née Renton) (1967-2023) – Kristine passed away suddenly at the age of 55 on January 8, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born in Toronto to Michael and Myra Renton and was raised in Ottawa along with her brother and sister. She is predeceased by her mother Myra Renton and father-in-law Roger Moreau. Kristine...

Jan 7, 2023

Patrick died suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes at home in Kanata Ontario on January 7, 2023, doing one of the things he loved to do most, preparing a bonfire to enjoy with his friends. He was 61.

Patrick was the beloved son of the late Gordon and late Margaret Carson née Hicks, the loving brother of...

Jan 6, 2023

Marie F. Green

Sept. 27, 1930 – Jan. 6, 2023

Marie Flora Green (nee Skanes) was born in St. John’s, NL. She grew up there and on nearby Bell Island, one of ten siblings. She attended Memorial University, becoming a teacher. She earned an English degree later in life through the University of Waterloo. She and her husband of 66 years, Ralph, lived in Halifax, Montreal, Deep...

Jan 6, 2023

George Robert Whitney 1944-2023

George grew up travelling to Banff every summer in the 1950s with his parents Moxie and Jennifer, and an ever-expanding number of siblings. While Moxie’s orchestra played at the Banff Springs Hotel, George played with wildlife. This set the stage for his adventurous life.

In his youth George was a cowhand...

Jan 5, 2023

Baker – Clara Bessie

Retired, Civil Servant

Member, R.C.A.F for 4 years

Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in her 91st year.  Friend and loving partner for 56 years of Betty Brown.  Cherished sister of Bev Baker (Gail).  Loving aunt of Clara Steel...

Jan 3, 2023

Lockhard - Gayle

In hospital on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Lockhard. Dear mother of Laura Lockhard and Vickie Angus (Jeff). Loving Granny to Taylor, Brianna and Madison. Sister of the late Garth McLaren (late Marlene).

By request there will be no visitation or service. Those wishing may make memorial...

Jan 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother Joan Marie White (nee Shinnick) on January 2, 2023.

It was a bittersweet start to 2023 as we said good-bye.   We draw comfort in knowing that Mom is now at peace as she is re-united with Bernard (2012), her husband of 62...

Jan 1, 2023

John Crysdale

1954 -- 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John on April 21st, 2023 at the age of 69, after sudden complications from a rare auto-immune disease. John was the loving friend, partner and husband of Johanne Pineau-Crysdale for over 20 years; the cherishing father and grand-father to his...

Jan 1, 2023

DESJARDINS, Allen David - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allen Desjardins, beloved father, and successful business owner. Allen passed away on March 19, 2023. Allen was born in Eastview, now Ottawa to his parents Rene and Henriette Desjardins. Married to Paulette in 1961, they had three children, Michael (Denise), Julie (Giorgio), and Lisa....

Jan 1, 2023

Barbara Briggs passed away early New Year's Day, following complications stemming from hip surgery. She is survived by her son Matthew Briggs (Terri Blanchard), granddaughters Sophie Lalonde and Alicia Briggs, and great-grandsons Liam, Bronxton, and Tivary. She was predeceased by her husband of 34 years Allen Briggs, her daughter Laura Briggs, and her sister Nancy Thompson.

Barbara...

Jan 1, 2023

Swift, Margaret Mary

(nee Gleeson)

Peacefully at home on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Beloved wife of  Lenard. Loving mother of Cathy, Liz (Robert), John (Lori), Tom (Nathalie) and Franny (Peter). Proud grandmother of Krystal, Natalie, Chantal, Chelsie, Nastia, Thomas, Daniel, Bradley, Samantha, Hailey, Ryan and great-grandchildren Carys, Connie, Nathan, Avery, Samuel,...

Jan 1, 2023

Linda Lee Hoffman, 59, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, 12 May 2023. She leaves her father, Larry, her husband, Dave, and two precious daughters, Monica and Anna-Lee.

Born in Hamilton and raised in Chatham and Toronto, Linda went to Queens University in Kingston, where she met Dave. After graduating in 1987 as a nurse,...

Jan 1, 2023

Lise Portelance (née Séguin)

Lise Portelance (née Séguin) passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Queensway Carleton Hospital on Friday March 3rd, 2023 at the age of 90.

Pre-deceased by her loving husband of 30 years, Dean McShane, she was the beloved mother of Luc (Nancy Rock) and Yves (Marina Di Girolamo) and will...

Jan 1, 2023

David Gordon Wegenast

Eldorado, SK June 4, 1954

Ottawa ON March 16, 2023

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family members following struggles with ALS.

David leaves to grieve his wife and ananchara Charmaigne O’Toole,...