Recent Obituaries

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

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

To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.  A time to be born and a time to die.   With much sorrow we now say goodbye to Doreen Whittam – loving wife, mother and sister.

Doreen was born in Rodbourne (Chippenham), Wiltshire England on November 9, 1941 to Sidney Lait and Gladys...

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...

Dec 31, 2022

Maureen Elizabeth Kennedy

(February 5, 1952 – December 31, 2022)

Dear Maureen passed away Dec. 31 at the Queensway Carleton ICU at the age of 70. She had struggled bravely for over a year with complications following open heart surgery. Maureen will be missed most, and for the rest of our...

Dec 31, 2022

Parsons - Mary Athol

1934-2022

Born in rural Nova Scotia, raised in Montreal, lived on the farm in the Ottawa Valley since she was 21, died comfortably at home on December 31st. The only daughter to the late Rev. Prescott and Joy (Husk) Murray. A McGill graduate, married to Basil (deceased)...

Dec 30, 2022

Evelyn Ruth Bonham McPhail left us suddenly on Friday afternoon on December 30th, 2022.  The day before, with her hair freshly set, Ruth sat in a beautiful atrium filled with light, a huge Christmas tree beautifully decorated with large gold bells and looked over her wedding pictures while receiving compliments on her beauty as a bride, her wedding attendants,...

Dec 30, 2022

Kop, Jochina (Joan)

nee Euverman

April 3, 1940 – December 30, 2022

Passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at the age of 82.  Beloved wife of Gerrit (Gerry) Kop and previously deceased by her first husband Roelof (Rolly) Lubbers...

Dec 30, 2022

Peacefully in hospice surrounded by family, on Friday December 30, 2022 at the age of 86.  Predeceased by her beloved husband Dieter. Dear mother of James, Sven (Linda) and the late Martina MacKie (Peter). Cherished grandmother of Alexa, Katrina and Rebecca and her great-grandchildren Coleton, Calleigh and Bailee. Also survived by her brother Alfred in Germany.  Special thanks to...

Dec 30, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Kuiack at home on Friday December 30th, 2022 at the age of 56.  John will be dearly missed by his children Shane (Michel), Jasmin (Matthew) and Christopher (Sydney). Cherished grandfather of Hazel. Beloved husband of the late Pauline (nee Clancy). Loved son of Joan (nee Ambler) and...

Dec 29, 2022

Fournier, Janet Elaine

November 8, 1947 – December 29, 2022

Passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Predeceased by her loving husband of 45 years, Richard Fournier and by her parents Gordon MacGregor and Dorothy (nee McLaughlin). Loving mother of Janet Thornborrow (Fred) and Dianna...

Dec 29, 2022

We regret to announce the passing of Serge Perron at the age of 68 on Thursday December 29, 2022 of a cancerous tumor in his heart. The cancer progressed quickly, and after a short time in hospital, he passed away with his family by his side.

He is the beloved husband of Gaétane; loving father of Tania (Mark) and...

Dec 29, 2022

Morris, Helen

On Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the age of 86 years.  Beloved wife of the late Clare Wilfred Morris.  Loving mother of Ken Morris and Debbie Stenson.  A special thank you to all the wonderful caregivers that touched Helen’s life.

A memorial service will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral...

Dec 29, 2022

Larry A. Donnelly

After a life well lived and countless accomplishments, Laurence (Larry) Alphonsus Donnelly passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022, surrounded by the love of his family. He is predeceased by his parents, James Andrew and Rose Ann(nee Murray) Donnelly, brothers James, Hugh, Patrick, Liam, Tommy, and sisters Kathleen and Anne. He is forever loved...

Dec 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ronald Newell, surrounded by his children, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia (née Berezowski) and loving father of Michael (Sofie) and Kari Saumur (Gilles). Cherished grandfather of Alex (Kayleigh Fisher), Renée, Nicholas, Elise, and Samuel. Predeceased by...

Dec 28, 2022

Suddenly in hospital, surrounded by his family, at the age of 68, on Wednesday December 28, 2022.  Michael a lifelong proud farmer, is the beloved husband of Anne, loving father of Kathleen (Sean Adams), Michael, Katarina (Landon James), Anthony (Katy) and Christina (Thomas Nykl) and cherished grandfather of Evangeline and Jiri. Dear brother of Richard (Isabell), Hugh (Sharron O’Hara),...

Dec 27, 2022

Our dearest Gary passed unexpectedly Tuesday 27th following complications from surgery, days before his 75TH birthday. He leaves behind his wife Sue, his sister Bonnie and her husband Roy, his son Wayne, his step children David, Colleen and Katie, his nephews Chad, Bradley and Ryan and his grandchildren Christopher, Isak and Zachary. As Gary never met a stranger, he...

Dec 27, 2022

Amm, Fern Isabelle

Surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 92 years.  Predeceased by her beloved husband William Amm.  Loving mother of Ronnie (Paula) and Garry (Pam).  Proud grandmother of Brian (Robyn), Darren, Jason, Gillian, and Lauren.  Predeceased by her parents Victor and Laura Major and by her siblings...

Dec 27, 2022

Passed away suddenly on December 27 at the age of 88 due to pneumonia in the town of Kemptville, Ontario. He is predeceased by his parents Ernest (1985) and Jean (1999) and his younger brother David (2021). He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Gwen (nee Barton). He will be lovingly remembered by his children; Michele (Milton),...

Dec 26, 2022

Sara Marie Perry

Passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at the age of 56. Sister of: Ivan (Jocelyne), Chilliwack; Craig (Ronald Labelle), Ottawa; Yvonne, Ottawa; Jeff (Pascale Aubin), Ottawa; Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews: Angelique, Jonathan, Kaitlyn, Katherine, Andrea, Lydia, Matthew, Erika, Rachel, Sienna, Andrew, Samuel, Alec, Aidan, and Liam. The family will...