Recent Obituaries

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...

Aug 3, 2021

Collis, Peter

Peacefully at home in Stittsville, Peter took his last breath on Tuesday August 3, 2021, in his 90th year.  He is survived by his loving wife Claire for 45 years, his daughters Susan (Kent Godard) and Anne, their mother Margaret, four grandchildren Tyler, Kyle, Robyn and Cody and his cousin...

Aug 2, 2021

Joshua Crispin

June 29, 1998 – August 2, 2021

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Joshua Crispin on August 2nd, 2021 at the age of 23. Joshua is sorely missed by his loving parents Wendy Martin (Bruce Olive) and Michael Crispin (Brenda Young). Joshua also leaves behind his siblings;...

Aug 1, 2021

Paul Douglas Read Bertrand died peacefully on Sunday, August 1 with family by his side.  Beloved husband of Janice (nee Knowles), loving father of Natasha Bertrand and Melanie Bertrand (Leif Brynjolfson). Paul loved his grandchildren Katherine, Naomi, Cameron and Anna and visits with them. He will also be greatly missed by his sister, Marilyn (Mimi) Campbell (late...

Jul 31, 2021

Michel Joseph (Mike) Des Chênes

1940-1921

We are profoundly sad to share that our father Michel (Mike) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021. His passing was unexpected. Dad was predeceased by his life-long love and our mother Ghislaine, and his loss is mourned by his beautiful granddaughters Madison and Spencer, and by both...

Jul 31, 2021

ATKINSON, Dianne Monica (MacLean)

1947-2021.

It is with broken hearts, we announce that Dianne passed away suddenly on Friday, July 30th, 2021, at the age of 73, in Ottawa, Ontario.

Born to Angus and Pauline MacLean on December 28th, 1947 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and predeceased...

Jul 30, 2021

Kowalczyk, Tamara Lee

Nee Hunter

After a brief illness on Friday, July 30, 2021 in her 52 nd year. Survived by her husband Adam and their children Kira, Alexander and Sarah, her mother Sharon Hunter and fiancé Burton Wright, sister Tracey Hunter, and niece and nephews, mother-in-law Melanie McNamara and husband Brian.  Predeceased by her...

Jul 30, 2021

Murray, Julie

With sadness and solace we said goodbye to Julie Carol Murray Friday July 30, 2021. Julie was the much loved wife of Paul Madsen, married September 4 1993.

Born June 11, 1968, daughter of Freda Murray and the late Donald Murray. She graduated from Laurentian University with a B.Sc.Nursing and nursed at Elizabeth...

Jul 28, 2021

Benussi Parlier, Wanda

Passed away in hospital on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the age of 84 years.  Survived by her loving and devoted daughter Jennifer Chiara Parlier.  Predeceased by parents Carlo and Ludmilla Benussi, and by her brother George Benussi.  She’ll be sadly missed by her best friend Estelle Cashen.

Wanda was a retired...

Jul 27, 2021

SUTHERLAND, Marlene Mae (nee Barkley)

Passed away quietly on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from complications due to Alzheimers. Marlene was pre-deceased by her parents Willis and Leona Barkley, sisters Marion Woods, Beverly Ault, Shirley Sparks and Elaine Stitt, her beloved husband Bill, son Dan and grand-daughter Gennifer.  She leaves to mourn her loss daughter Lori (Dave) Staerkle, grandson Alex,...

Jul 26, 2021

On July 26th we lost our hero. Rather than post a notice of Dad's passing at the age of 96, let this be a notice of a life well lived. He had many roles: Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Son, Brother, WWII Veteran, Uncle, Neighbour, Friend, Auntie Kidder & Flipper. Pre-deceased by his wife of 57 years Betty Radmore, he...

Jul 26, 2021

Gaudreau, Heather Ann

(nee Patrick)

Peacefully in hospital following visits with her family, on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the age of 68. Beloved wife for 40 years to Chuck Gaudreau. Loving mother of Justin (Sarah Birch) and cherished grandmother to their baby daughter Cedar. Dear sister of Gary (Diane) and Carl Patrick....

Jul 25, 2021

Todd - Mary

Sunday, July 25, 2021, will be our day of heartfelt reflection for our vibrant and beautiful Mary…a Mother, Grandma, GG and Sister.  Born March 21, 1944 to Charles and Florence (Grierson) Read.  Life was full of joy during her 50 years of marriage to Reginald Todd (2010).  They thrived together and days...

Jul 24, 2021

Jones, Betty E  (nee Henry)

1925-2021

In her 96th year, peacefully passed surrounded by family at Hazeldean Gardens Retirement Home in Stittsville on Thursday July 24, 2021.

Beloved wife of husband Ken Jones (2012) - 60 years.  Loving mother of Kevin (Trish) and Ross (Dale).  Proud grandmother to Ashley Onesi (nee Jones) (John),...

Jul 24, 2021

Simpson, Edward

Peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, July 24, 2021, Ed Simpson passed away at 91 years of age.  Beloved husband of Catherine Shirley.  Father of Debby, Tom (predeceased), and Donna (Don).  Grandfather of Mekki and Ben (Kailin).  No service will be held as per his wishes.  For those wishing,...