Recent Obituaries

Jan 10, 2021

Tuttle, Gwenyth Chalmers

Gwenyth Chalmers Tuttle died January 10, 2021 at the age of 88 in Ottawa, Ontario. Gwenyth is survived by her daughters Alison (Craig Fraser), Kelowna, BC, Sandra (Larry O’Gorman), Ottawa and Karen (Corey Sharman), McKinney, Texas. Grandchildren Sidney (Adam Crossman), Ottawa, Carrie, Kelowna and Kylie, Liam and Calum, McKinney and...

Jan 9, 2021

Atwood, Michael John

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Michael John Atwood. He was born September 11, 1943. He died peacefully in his sleep at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on January 9, 2021 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia which he was battling with since 2012. He passed in...

Jan 8, 2021

Hann, Glenn

As quietly as he lived, he slipped peacefully away on January 08 2021 at the Ottawa General Hospital. Family at his side, he travelled to eternal rest with all of our secrets leaving nothing but his love, wisdom & cherished memories behind.

R G Glenn Hann, age 81 of Templeman, NL,...

Jan 8, 2021

Clare Blake Simms passed away peacefully after a short illness in Ottawa, Ontario on January 8, 2021 at the age of 95.  Clare was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Cecile (née Boudreau).  He is survived by his five children Don, Cathy Trautman, Bob (Janet MacMinn), Karen (Jeff Obukuro), and Mary (Jeremy Broadhurst); his ten grandchildren Richard,...

Jan 6, 2021

Pratt – Constance (née Besserer)

Passed on January 6, 2021 in her 90th year. She leaves her husband of 65 memorable years, Floyd Pratt; her five children, Joanne, Joseph (Mandy), Carolyn, William and Geoffrey (Kathryn). Dear sister to the late Colin, William, Edward and Ronald. She will be missed by many grandchildren and...

Jan 6, 2021

Scott O’Brien

1990-2021

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Scott Roger Patrick O’Brien announces his passing on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the age of 30. Pre-deceased by his grandpa Roger, Scott leaves behind his spouse, Nathalie, his precious son, Luca and his lovely step daughters, Mia and Lenna, who he adored. Scott...

Jan 6, 2021

BUTLER, Mary Margaret “Peggy”

She was born Mary Margaret, but almost from her birth in Montreal on June 8, 1924, everyone called her Peggy. Daughter of N.E.D. and Gladys Sheppard, she and her younger sister, Nancy (Holland), grew up in comfort, with summer holidays in Maine and winter skiing in the Laurentians.

But when war...

Jan 5, 2021

Zinnicker, Irene

Irene passed away peacefully on the morning of January 5th, 2021 at the Extendicare Starwood Long-Term Care Home in Nepean, Ontario.

Beloved wife of the late John Zinnicker and loving mother of Ronald (Lynette) and Douglas (Janet). Irene will be dearly missed by her granddaughters, April (Tony), Karrie (Robb), Donna (Don),...

Jan 4, 2021

Irving, Jean Rose

War Bride

ESWIC Women Member

Peacefully at the Redwoods Retirement Home on Monday, January 4, 2021 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late David. Cherished by her best friend and doting daughter Carol Laughren. Devoted and proud grandmother to Shawn Laughren and his wife Nancy. Loved...

Jan 4, 2021

Cheryl Gervais (nee Sinclair) passed peacefully in the early morning at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, January 4th, 2021 with her daughter Christine by her side. She was loved and cared for in her Whitby Avenue home by her family Rob, Christine and Rebecca Brugmans.

Cheryl loved her daughters Christine Brugmans (Robert) and Lori Cameron (Glenn); grandchildren Rebecca...

Jan 4, 2021

With sadness the family announces the passing of Gordon (Gord) Charles Le Gard. Gord died peacefully in the hospital with his wife present on 04 January 2021, at the age of 91. He was born on the 22 August 1929 to Henry Charles Le Gard and Susan McCurdy in North York. Sibling to Dorothy Graham, and Leonard Le Gard,...

Jan 1, 2021

Kauffeldt, Garry

(Garrys Crane Service)

Following a long illness, Garry passed away at the Almonte General Hospital, on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the age of 80.  Beloved husband of 61 years to Judy (nee Henderson). Loving father to Grant (Brenda Nichols). Garry has been reunited with his sons Mark and Brad. Precious...

Jan 1, 2021

McGinnis, Gladys

1924-2021

It is with deep sadness that we say farewell to Gladys McGinnis.  After suffering a severe stroke on December 4, Gladys finally succumbed on January 8.  As she used to say, “I am a tough old bird.”  Her loss will be mourned...

Jan 1, 2021

Jean Emerson Caldwell, (nee Hutchings) of Stittsville, Ontario passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 27, 2021 in her 96th year.  Jean was born on September 6, 1924 in the small village of Athelstan, Quebec to Fredrick and Hazel (nee Saunders).  Jean grew up with three brothers during the Great Depression where fun was found in simple...

Jan 1, 2021

McKinney, Jean Raymond

(nee Cameron)

1921-2021

After a long and very happy life Jean passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021.  She was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Georgie Cameron from Saint John, NB and her beloved husband James of 67 years.  She leaves two wonderful...

Jan 1, 2021

Shirley Jean Meabry (nee Hewitt) passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 27, 2021.  She was born August 21, 1923 to Annie Duffy and Richard Hewitt, was predeceased by her husband William Woodside Meabry and by her siblings Allan, Ralph, Audrey and Garry. Cherished mother to Barry, Judi (Dominic) and Scott (Lisa).  Loving grandmother to Jacob, Molly, Aimee,...

Jan 1, 2021

Jalbert, Jean-Paul (JP)

We are incredibly saddened to announce that JP passed away peacefully in hospital with family by his side on June 10, 2021 at 77 years of age. Devoted husband and companion of over 51 years to Gabrielle. Loving father to Nancy (Dwight) and Dan (Sue). Proud grandpapa to...

Jan 1, 2021

David Sydney Tigner (1952 – 2021)

David passed away on Friday, December 10, after a valiant struggle with ill health. He was 69. Former owner of Display Laminating, he spent many years supporting the Ottawa community as a small business entrepreneur. David loved fishing, rock music and cars.

He was the devoted father of three...

Jan 1, 2021

Clarke, Donald Ross

On January 9th, Donald (Ross) Clarke, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital with his wife and cousin by his side.  Ross was a loving and caring husband to his wife Ingrid who have known each other since childhood.  Ross is the son of...

Jan 1, 2021

LCol Wesley Gordon McEwen, CD

January 10, 1930 – January 29, 2021

A graduate of Royal Roads Military College and Concordia University (Science), Wesley had a successful military career spanning 32 years, including piloting the de Havilland Vampire, the Canadair F-86 Sabre and finally the Canadair CF-104 Starfighter. Wesley completed numerous postings in Canada, the United Kingdom and...