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Maura Margaret Flatley
Jul 19, 2024
Work and family were both very important to Maura.
At work she took on, learned, and mastered anything that was asked of her. This included research into robot control systems; process control software for chip manufacturing factories (“fabs”); database design and implementation; internal messaging infrastructure for complex telecom gear; and debugging tools for real-time issues, as applied to both “traditional” data...
Ida Handfield-Jones
Jul 18, 2024
Born in Denmark almost 100 years ago, Ida Handfield-Jones grew up in Copenhagen with her beloved brother, Ib. After the war and occupation, Ida went to work in Oxford where she met her husband, Steve. Shortly after their marriage in 1950, they emigrated to Canada, starting out in Halifax, and then moving to Ottawa. The family also spent four years...
Jake Schmiedel
Jul 18, 2024
We are extremely saddened to announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Jake at the age 92 with his loving wife of 52 years by his side on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. Beloved father of Chris (Laurence Simonin), Mario, Camille and Suzette (Andre Lapointe). Proud grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 3. Brother of Hanna Mansfield (Al). Predeceased by...
Michelle McAvoy
Jul 15, 2024
It is with great sorrow and sadness that, after a courageous but short battle with cancer, we announce that Michelle McAvoy passed away on July 15th. Michelle is survived by her husband, Steve; her two children, Jorja and Audrey; her brother, Tom; and her niece and nephew. She is predeceased by her mother and her grandmother.
Michelle was a dedicated public...
Frank Kewley
Jul 13, 2024
Frank Wilfred Kewley lived and loved life to the fullest. He defied many health challenges and embraced life with humour and story telling as a proud Manx Man. He was educated as a marine engineer and with that he travelled and worked around the world. He served his national apprenticeship in the Christmas islands. On arrival in Canada, he worked...
John Percy Nash
Jul 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of Capt(N) John Percy Nash, CD on July 12, 2024, at age 94. John was born on July 19, 1929, in Charlottetown, PEI, the son of Fred and Constance (Whear) Nash.
John earned his BCom from Sir George Williams College (now Concordia University) and went on to have a celebrated...
Donna Evron Lisk
Jul 12, 2024
Donna succumbed to a sudden health crisis while on vacation with friends, surrounded by people who loved her.
Pre-deceased by her parents Harold and Evron (Barrington) and only sister Rhonda (Chisholm), Donna led a simple life of quiet faith, starting with the United Church in Eganville, then Baptist churches in Edmonton and Ottawa, ultimately moving on to the Met, and in...
Germaine Peters
Jul 11, 2024
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Marie Germaine Peters (nee Lavoie) passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, at the age of 89.She is survived by her daughters Kim (Harry) and Jill (Paul) and her cherished grandsons Mason and Gage. She was predeceased by her loving husband Larry and her daughter Lynn.
Germaine and Larry married at a young age and travelled...
Gilbert Lorne Erwin
Jul 10, 2024
Erwin, Gilbert “LORNE” passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on July 10, 2024 at the age of 87 years. Born in Ottawa on August 31, 1936 he lived his entire life in the Ottawa and surrounding area. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Verna Erwin and his granddaughter Emily Ellacott. Will forever be remembered by his daughter Nancy...
Philip Kennedy
Jul 10, 2024
Peacefully on Wednesday July 10, 2024, at the age of 91 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of 55 years to the late Shirley (nee Furrie). Cherished father of Katherine (Gaston Boisvert), Dana (Mike Barkley), and Andrew (Stephanie Borgland). Proud grandfather to Nicholas, Natalie, Jack, and Chiara. He is predeceased by his parents Mayme and Maurice Kennedy, his brothers Ken and...
Eugénie Doré
Jul 10, 2024
Eugénie Doré (née van Frankfoort)
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eugénie Doré at the age of 70. Born in The Hague on December 10, 1953, Eugénie moved to Canada as a child and built a life rich with love and cherished memories.
Eugénie is survived by her devoted children Mia and Nikola (Jenna), and her beloved grandchildren Roman and...
Elisabeth Cynthia Graham
Jul 10, 2024
Elisabeth Cynthia Graham (nee Carpenter), passed away peacefully surrounded by love on July 10, 2024. Predeceased by her beloved husband Gerald Graham.
Elisabeth (Betty) was born on April 12, 1934, in Harrow England. Daughter of Ann Isabella (Morison) and James Carpenter. Loving mother of Susan MacGowan (Ken), Sandra Djuric (Branko) and Robert Graham (Dawn), and proud Nan to grandchildren Michael (Robyne),...
Wilma Euverman
Jul 9, 2024
EUVERMAN, Wilma (Wiepkje), (nee Ruyf)
After a lengthy illness, the Lord took home our beloved mother and Oma on Tuesday, July 9,2024. Predeceased by her dear husband, Ralph. Dear mother of Ralph (Ria), Joyce (Peter), and Geoff (Mary). Loving Oma of Ryan (Chloe), Rachel (Mark), Robyn, Rebecca (Jo), Shannon (Kevin), Heather and predeceased by Eric. Great Oma to Koen, Isaac, Adam,...
Craig Flake
Jul 6, 2024
Suddenly on Saturday, July 6, 2024, age 25 years. Loving son of David and Joyce Flake. Cherished brother of Ryan (Mikkaila). Much loved grandson of Vern and Lois Flake and Terry (late Lois) Vincent. Also survived by his aunts and uncles, Debbie Tennant (Phil), Shelley Drew (Ian), Debbie Laurin (Rolly); cousins Jason (Tristyn), Jenna (Brad), Courtney (Kyle), Kayla (Jamie), Travis,...
Naomi Martin
Jul 4, 2024
With deep sorrow, we would like to let you know that Naomi Pizarro Martin passed away on July 4, 2024.She was the proud mother of son Aaron and daughter Helena, and loving partner of Jay. She was also a dear sister, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, friend, classmate, sis, and colleague to those who were lucky to have made memories with her....
Theresa "Dianne" Murphy
Jul 4, 2024
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianne Murphy on Thursday July 4th 2024 at the age of 78. Her daughters were by her side when she passed at Garden Terrace long term care. Predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Thomas Murphy and her parents Joseph and Eileen (nee - Watt) Hammill. She leaves behind...
Juanita Elinor "Bunty" Snelgrove
Jul 3, 2024
Born in Brighton, England during WW1, Bunty died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Ottawa, Ontario July 3, 2024. Bunty was predeceased by her loving husband Charles; her infant son Benjamin; her sisters Margot (Cronyn) Richardson and Ann Hamilton; and her brother Robert Hamilton-Jackson. Bunty will be lovingly remembered by her daughters: Constance, Meg (Rick Colbourn), and Daphne (Ray Cheng);...
Michel Nicholson
Jul 2, 2024
Michel (Mike) Patrick Nicholson
March 17, 1953—July 2, 2024
Mike spent his last two days doing what he loved to do—Canada Day festivities at Kemptville visiting with friends, listening to music, and playing euchre at the Osgoode Legion.
Sadly his heart couldn’t support the pain he was in and he passed away at home in the arms of his beloved, Syd (Cindy) Vandusen,...
Yen Vuu
Jul 1, 2024
Yen Vuu passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on July 1, 2024 with family by her side. Survived by her loving husband Chan Vi of 36 years; lovingly remembered by her daughter Alice and her two sons Michael and Christopher.
Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Queensway Carleton Hospital for the exceptional support and care that...
Mandy McCarthy
Jun 30, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mandy McCarthy, beloved partner to Simon Brault.
Mandy was the beautiful daughter of Jean Gates McCarthy and John McCarthy, and loving sister to Sean (Lynda), Paul (Kristin), Peter (Rainu), Ian, and Bruce McCarthy. On the Brault side of the family, she was the cherished sister-in-law to Nadia (Steven).
She was also...
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