Recent Obituaries

Aug 24, 2021

Jeffery (Jeff) George Smith

June 1, 1957 - August 24, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our dear father, brother and friend. Jeff will be remembered for his great taste in music, wicked sense of humour and ability to always make people laugh....

Aug 24, 2021

Jack Thomson Hastie

December 7, 1944 – August 24, 2021

Peacefully at home with loved ones by his side.

Survived by his wife Beryl, and his daughters Lorraine (Jim) & Samantha (Martin). Jack will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Jesse, Danielle & Jack, his sister Sandra (Terry), and...

Aug 24, 2021

Gruchy, Megan Christine

December 13, 1978 – August 24, 2021

Unexpectedly in hospital after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in her 43rd year.  She was loved and will be deeply missed by her parents Chuck and Ann Gruchy; brother Andrew (Jaime Dumont); nieces Alita and Briar and her...

Aug 21, 2021

Yeates, Patricia Atherton

1928-2021

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our mother in hospice, on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the age of 92.  Mom was predeceased by her loving husband George Yeates.  She will always remain in the hearts of her children Lynn (Kim), Leslie (John), Mark...

Aug 20, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we share with you the passing of Sharon Mary Nolan (nee Muldoon). She was a very important person to many and will be greatly missed. Her impact on others has always been evident; over the last few weeks, we have been deeply moved by the outpouring of condolences people have given....

Aug 19, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Clifford William Grassie (“Cliff”) on August 19, 2021, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Bev for 68 years. Devoted father to Steve (Cheryl) and Wayne (Jill), adoring grandfather to Ryan (Leah), Jeff (Erin), Michael (Rowan), and Sean (Sara), and doting great-grandfather to Ashton and Oliver. Predeceased...

Aug 18, 2021

Percy Alexander Graham

March 17, 1934 - August 18, 2021

It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Pete in hospital, peacefully, with family at his side. Reunited with his predeceased beloved wife Judith (nee Watchorn). Proud Father of Susan, Peter, Tish, Lori (Erik), Julie (Deep)...

Aug 18, 2021

Vivienne O’Shaughnessy (Nee Kehoe)

The Lady with the smile and a friend to all, Vivienne passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021 at the age of 90 at the Ottawa General Hospital, after a brief illness.

She was much-loved by her husband of 63 years, Jim O’Shaughnessy, as well as her brother Kevin Kehoe of Napanee.

She was the proud mother of four sons: Jimmy (wife Tamara Benoit) of Fenwick, Brian (wife Nancy Spencer) of Mississauga, Kevin of Ottawa, and Michael (fiancé Marie Vastel) of Gatineau; and Grandmother...

Aug 18, 2021

Erminie Wetmore (née Black)

January 16, 1935 – August 18, 2021

Erminie passed away peacefully at Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa with her daughter, Janet and son-in-law, Rudy by her side. Predeceased by her husband of 55 years, (Gordon) Ross who passed away in 2012.

Loving mother to Jim (Karen), Janet (Rudy Stavinga) and...

Aug 17, 2021

Viana Mary McCloskey

March 6, 1934 – August 17, 2021

Viana passed away suddenly at the Queensway Carleton Hospital after a short illness,  on Tuesday August 17, 2021, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Earl Stutt and  pre-deceased by her first husband Frank McCloskey(1995). Survived by children & stepchildren Deborah Cheesman (Bryan),...

Aug 17, 2021

Donald Bruce McKean age 61 of Ottawa passed away on August 17/21.

Celebration and Burial will occur at Highland Park Cemetery on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.

Already missed by his friends and staff at TCE, Donald passed peacefully with each hand being held as stories of good times were shared.

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Aug 15, 2021

Stevens, Maria “Riet”

In hospital, on Sunday, August 15, 2021, in her 89th year, with her husband by her side, Maria went to her eternal home.

Beloved wife of Peter Stevens; dear mother of Peter (Karen), Anita Lapensee (Lionel), Garry, and John (Tracy); loving grandmother of Jessica (Caesar) and Corey (Stephanie);...

Aug 15, 2021

Jerry Stephens

July 18, 1948 – August 15, 2021

Passed peacefully with family by his side on Sunday August 15 at the Civic Hospital.  Beloved husband of Sylvia and predeceased by his parents Norman and Eileen and his siblings Jean, Ronnie, Roy and Donna.

Loving...

Aug 14, 2021

Burton, Marion Audrey (Marnie)

Peacefully at her residence on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the age of 90.  Predeceased by her beloved husband Richard Lyle (Dick) Burton of 57 years.  Loving mother of Danny (Karen), David (Betty) and Cindy Rothwell (Shaun).  Cherished grandmother of Patricia, Kyle, Steven (Allison), Melissa (Leo), Katelyn...

Aug 13, 2021

Shields, Catherine Mary

1943-2021

Peacefully, after a short battle with cancer, supported by her two boys, on Friday, August 13, 2021.  Loving mother of Brian Faust (Stephanie Lavigne and Alexis Thibodeau) and Daniel Faust (Danielle).

Visitation will be held at the...

Aug 11, 2021

DAVIDSON, Clara Jane (née Stanley)

Clara passed away at Kemptville District Hospital after a brief illness, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in her 93rd year. Clara lived at Bayfield Manor for the past few years. Beloved wife of the late Don Davidson (1994). She leaves behind her four children, Lloyd (Debbie),...

Aug 10, 2021

Margaret Jean Ritchie

May 30, 1923 - August 10, 2021

Passed away peacefully at the Revera Barrhaven retirement residence on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 age 98 years. Margaret is predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Ian. Loving mother of Leslie (Jim), Duncan and John. Grandmother of Michael (Lindsey), Julia (Ryan), Dylan and Alanna....

Aug 9, 2021

John Richard Brearley

January 16, 1954, to August 6, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the loss of John Brearley at the Ottawa General Hospital on August 6, 2021, after a 12 year battle with CLL leukemia.

John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Catherine Kelly,...

Aug 8, 2021

Ferguson, Robert James

Lt. Col (Ret’d)

Passed peacefully in hospital on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the age of 77. Survived by his wife Una and children Scott, Alissa (Brian), Cameron (Krista). Proud Grampy of Jenna, Kylie, Keira and  Alexa. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Edna and his brothers...

Aug 3, 2021

Edmonds, Ronald G.

Peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the age of 79. Beloved husband for 32 years to Roberta Miller and predeceased by his first wife Ada Lapierre (1970). Loving father of Grant (Kate) and Suzanne (Nathan) and step-father of Linda (Terry) Reese and Donna Nelson (Gerd Zatek). Proud Papa...