Recent Obituaries

Feb 4, 2021

ALLATT, Walter W.

November 4, 1927 - February 4, 2021 Originally from Montreal, Walter passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario, at age 93 after a short illness.

Predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Trudy (nee Dalziel); loving father of David (Sarah Smith) and grandfather to Kyle, Keith, and Kristina. He...

Feb 4, 2021

Pierce, Elwin Howard

Elwin Howard Pierce, age 87, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

He will be deeply missed by his daughters Dianne and Daphne (Tim Skinner) and grandchildren Matthew and Ryan Skinner.  Predeceased by his wife Judy Pierce (nee Dickson), sister Betty Lynds and brother David Pierce of Belmont, N.S.

A private...

Feb 4, 2021

Barrows – Earl

Peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 in his 69th year, with his family by his side, Kenneth Earl Barrows, lost his courageous battle to cancer.

Beloved husband and best friend of Bonnie (Lillico). Cherished father of Bill Barrows and Brenda (Ian D’Ornellas). Fondly remembered by his...

Feb 2, 2021

Tapley, Brenda Sharon

(nee Rockwell)

July 26, 1945- Feb 2, 2021

Of Almonte, Ontario passed away peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving wife of Jack Tapley for 58 years. Dearly loved mother of Patricia Love (Kerry) (Florida) and Pam Tapley (Pakenham). Loved nana of...

Jan 31, 2021

Daughter of the late Colin E. Macpherson & the late Joan (Hamilton) Macpherson of Kingston and known as ‘Libby’.

Beloved wife of Eden Cloutier; loving mother of Gillian (Paul G. Smith) of Toronto and Alison Cloutier of Ottawa. Predeceased by infant son, Peter Colin. Nana to darling granddaughters, Aurélie & Clémentine Smith of Toronto and fond step-grandmother...

Jan 29, 2021

It is with overwhelming sadness that we share the passing of J John G S Cole  which occurred suddenly at his home on Jan 29th, 2021, in Osgoode, Ont.  John was born in Saint John, N.B. on April 29, 1981 and is the son of Jack and Catherine Cole of Long Reach, N.B. He will be missed by his...

Jan 28, 2021

JAMIESON, Sanford Gordon

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sanford (Sam) Jamieson on January 28th, 2021 at the age of 95. Sam was a proud decorated World War ll and Korean War Veteran and beloved husband of the late Helen (Ransome). He was a loving father of Gordon (Heather) Cynthia (Gilles Paquette)...

Jan 27, 2021

Fong, Keith

Suddenly at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, Nepean on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Beloved husband of Kathy and loving father of Ashley.

Survived by his mother Jean Fong, brothers Kim (Renata), Donald (Helen), Stan (Angie), and Flora (partner of James), niece Jennifer, and nephews Jason (Rindi), Christopher (Natalie) and Michael....

Jan 26, 2021

At the age of 80, surrounded by the love and care of her children and grandchildren, Xiomara Claudina López Rodríguez died in the evening of January 26, 2021 in Oakville, Ontario.

After 7 years of separation with the love of her life, Jean-René, they are finally reunited. Together, they wrote the most beautiful love story.

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Jan 26, 2021

Dale Robert Watts

Jan 18, 1955- Jan 26, 2021

Dale's saddened family wishes to share news of his sudden unexpected passing.

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Dale Robert Watts on Jan 26, 2021. Predeceased by his daughter...

Jan 25, 2021

Peskett, William George “Bill”

Peacefully in hospital on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of Penny and predeceased by his first wife Colleen. Loving father of Susan Cloutier (Joe), Carole Dunn (Jeff), David (Julie) and Scott (Nicole). Fondly remembered by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Joy and the late...

Jan 23, 2021

SHELDRICK, Bernice Florence (née Lapierre)

April 14, 1926 – January 23, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Bernice Florence Sheldrick in Ottawa in the early morning of January 23, 2021, at the age of 94.

Born on April 14, 1926 the second child of seven children...

Jan 21, 2021

Kenneth Ercell Hartin, D.V.M.

19 June 1927 – 21 January 2021

“Well done, good and faithful servant … enter into the joy of your Lord” Matthew 25:21

Ken Hartin died peacefully at Carleton Lodge, in Nepean on Thursday, 21 January 2021. Predeceased by his beloved...

Jan 20, 2021

Wright – Garry Stephen

October 4, 1956 – January 20, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Wright following a long-fought battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Garry passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Garry...

Jan 20, 2021

Sheila Arthurs (née Rubin) of Ottawa, Ontario, died peacefully after a brief illness on January 20, 2021, at the age of 84.  Born and raised in Toronto, she was predeceased by father David, mother Eva, and brother Elliott.  Dedicated to social justice, Sheila spent the majority of her career as a proud federal public servant while previously demonstrated a...

Jan 19, 2021

Robinson – Robert Henry

Peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in his 87th year. Robert affectionately known as “Bob” was born into the Ottawa grocery business on May 31st, 1934. It didn’t take long for Bob to adopt the hard working ethics of his parents and siblings as he shared the responsibilities of...

Jan 17, 2021

Cameron - Robert Lee

January 29, 1954 – January 17, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Lee is predeceased by his parents Jack and Lois (Rennick) Cameron. Loving husband to Cathy (Crump), and father to Scott...

Jan 17, 2021

Kauffeldt, Mark Gary

1961-2021

Driver at Jed Express

Suddenly and unexpectedly, at the age of 59, in Brockville, ON, on Sunday, January 17, 2021.  Loving son of Garry and Judy Kauffeldt (Carp,ON). Cherished brother of Grant (Brenda) Kauffeldt and the late Bradley Kauffeldt. Uncle to...

Jan 17, 2021

Murphy, Thomas James “Tom”

Jan. 25, 1936 – Jan. 17, 2021

After a short hospital stay, Tom passed peacefully with his family by his side in his 85th year. Predeceased by his parents, Omer and Evelyn (Scissons) Murphy, brothers Raymond and Charles and sister Doreen Clarke. He leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years,...

Jan 16, 2021

Edward Rowe, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on January 16th, 2021.  He was born March 5th, 1925 to parents Harvey and Grace (nee Laflamme). He is pre-deceased by his three younger brothers, Raymond, Paul, and Maurice.

Born and raised in Ottawa, he graduated from De LaSalle Academy and went on to receive his Chartered Accountant...