Recent Obituaries

Jun 2, 2022

Retty, Shirley

Passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022.  Loving mother to Michael of Edmonton, Mary Cathryn (Andre) of Ottawa and Shannon of Ottawa.  Daughter of the late OPP Staff Inspector Thomas Crawford and the late Marie (nee Mongeau) of Sudbury.  Predeceased by her sister, Sister Catherine (June) and the father of her...

Jun 1, 2022

Whiteman, Edith May

After a brief illness on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Edith Whiteman of Carp, in her 85th year.  Beloved wife of the late Glen.  Loving mother of Jeff and David.  Proud grandmother of Taylor and Jordan.  Predeceased by her parents William and Bessie McCutcheon.  Edith was the last of her siblings Mary Knight, Marie McGraw,...

Jun 1, 2022

Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the tender age of 26 on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.  Loving son of Richard Bélecque and Manon Lemay.  Cherished brother of Catlain Lemay.  Lovingly remembered by his girlfriend Virginie Bondu.  Survived by his grandparents; Bernadette and late Ernest Bélecque, Ginette and André Lemay; his aunts and uncles, Conrad Bélecque, Alice Milne and Roch Lemay.  Fondly remembered by his...

Jun 1, 2022

Wakerell, Donald Henry

Peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of Patrecia (nee Wright). Father of Wendy Brown (Brad) and Daniel (Andrée)and grandfather of Kerri, Ryan, Nicole and Amy. Predeceased by his parents Frederick Leslie and Enid Rhea (nee Mitchell). Brother of Jane and the late...

Jun 1, 2022

Johnston, Garry

Owner Operator GWJ Haulage

Peacefully in hospital after a lengthy illness, with his family by his side, on Wednesday June 1, 2022, in his 71 st year. Beloved husband and best friend of Joyce. Proud and loving father of Tracy Johnston-Hogue (Richard). Cherished grandfather of...

May 30, 2022

Hay, Myrna Helen

After a short illness, Myrna Helen Hay (nee Leech) passed away peacefully in the ICU at the Ottawa Civic Hospital.  She will be sadly missed by her children Jim (Maggie) and Dave (Heather), along with her grandchildren Kimberley, Tommy, and Jeffrey (Jenny).  She will also be remembered by her extended family in the community...

May 29, 2022

William James Moore, of Ottawa, Ontario, died after a brief illness on Sunday May 29.

Born in Ottawa on February 15, 1940, Billy boy was 82 years old – but not really. Whatever his body might have told him, his mind and heart were forever young.  As a kid, Billy’s adventurous spirit and disregard for...

May 29, 2022

CARROLL, Evelyn Adah (nee Tolle)

October 29, 1931 – May 29, 2022

Passed away peacefully at The Glebe Centre on Sunday, May 29.  Mother of Gail (late Dr. Justin Maloney) and Scott.  Predeceased by husband Rollie, parents Herman and Adah Tolle (Nixon); siblings Dorothy Hill, Harold Tolle, Helen Curnow. ...

May 27, 2022

REDMOND, Hazel

After a brief illness, Hazel passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022, at home with family by her side. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Doug Redmond, she is survived by her children Sharon, Rod (Marilyn), Ian (Susan), grandchildren Scott, Lisa, Wendy, Madeline and Jack and nine great grandchildren. She is predeceased...

May 26, 2022

Passed away peacefully in hospital on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the age of 86. Loving husband of 58 years to Ineke. Cherished father of Craig and Mirella. Survived by his siblings Guus, Paul and Thea; pre-deceased by his siblings Jan, Ad, Rarda, Map, Bep, Jack, Wil, Rie and Gerry. Henk is fondly remembered by his brother- and sisters-in-law,...

May 25, 2022

Hayami, Robert

It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Robert (Rob) Toshio Hayami of Ottawa in his 49th year on Wednesday May 25, 2022 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honour his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Rob was born on...

May 25, 2022

SHIRLEY ELIZABETH GREENBERG

October 6, 1931 - May 25, 2022

Shirley passed away peacefully in Ottawa after a brief illness, with her family at her side. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Bergeron (Eric Schygulla), son Dan (Barbara Crook), daughter Phoebe and grandson, Miles. She was predeceased by her husband, Irving; her parents, Elizabeth...

May 25, 2022

Johnson, Peter Eric

Following a lengthy battle with cancer, Peter passed away on May 25th, 2022, at the age of 63. Peter will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Francine; his two daughters, Melissa and Cassandra; his mother, Laurette; as well as numerous other family and friends. Peter was predeceased by his...

May 25, 2022

DROPE, Erin Ashleigh

Feb. 15, 1986 - May 25, 2022

Erin passed peacefully in hospital leaving two precious children, Jaxson and Harper, her partner, Joshua Simpson, parents Harold and Veola Drope, sister Tara (Jason), and nieces, Grace and Holly. Dear Niece of Joyce, Faye (Ben), Alene (Garth), Dorothy and many cousins.

Family and...

May 24, 2022

Castledine, Sheila (née Tierney)

Born in Ottawa on November 15, 1961, the third of four children, to Estelle and Jim Tierney. She died on May 24, 2022, after a Fighting Irish battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 60 years old. She was far too young.

Sheila’s late mother, Estelle, instilled in her the...

May 24, 2022

Joan Mary Aubrey

(nee Wicker)

1932-2022

Passed away peacefully at the Salvation Army Grace Manor on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the age of 90.  Loving mother of Christine (Don Graham), Kathy Aubrey- Moore (Bill), Brent (Jana) and Brad.  Proud grandmother of Melissa,...

May 24, 2022

After a long and courageous struggle with cancer, Shelley passed peacefully on Tuesday May 24, 2022. She was incredibly loved by her family, friends and her dogs, Janey and Hoot. A special thanks to all the staff at Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice for their loving care of Shelley in her last days. Shelley graduated from Guelph University (1983) with a Master...

May 24, 2022

Susan Christine Richards, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario. She was born on November 10, 1944 in Manchester, England, to Peter and Edna Denton. In 1964, Susan married John David Richards and in 1966, they set off for a new life together in Canada. They first lived in Montreal before later settling in...

May 22, 2022

Kirby – Sharon Diane CPA, CGA

Peacefully in hospital on Sunday, May 22, 2022 in her 66th year. Beloved partner of the late Tim Kramer.  Loving daughter of Claire Lebrun (late Phil). Dear sister of Rick (Maria), Randall (Bev) and Rob (Kate).  Predeceased by her sister Carolyn Kirby (late Lorne).  Much loved aunt of Julia,...

May 20, 2022

Peter Jan Valdstyn, 85, of Kemptville Ontario, passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2022, at the Heart Institute.

Peter was a strong, kind, loving, and supportive father. His knowledge and guidance were the foundation of his family. He is survived by his wife Joan and leaves behind 3 children, Paul (Jen), Wendy (Dan), Sandra (Gregg), Lara (Michael)....