Recent Obituaries

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...

Jan 15, 2021

Suddenly but peacefully at the Civic Dialysis Unit at The Ottawa Hospital on Friday January 15, 2021 at the age of 78.

Predeceased by her loving husband and best friend Fern Rochon. They can now spend an eternity together with Sammi by their side.  Loving Mother and hero of Kim Belecque (Mike) and Kevin Phillips (Heather).  Cherished...

Jan 13, 2021

Wright, Marion Leona

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday January 13, 2021 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Wright. Loving mother of Linda Wright, Kathy Zapallow (Patrick) and Peggy Wright. Proud grandmother of Donald, Kathleen, Daniel, Christopher, Karen and Carly. Great-grandmother of Oren, Coco, Willa, Sage, Brooke and Brianne....

Jan 13, 2021

Sansom, Frank Edward

We are sad to inform you of the death of Frank Sansom on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, following a long illness, borne with great courage.  Beloved husband of Mollie for 66 years and dear father of Kyle Sansom and Caroline Kayll (David).  Proud Grandpa of Ben Kayll and Sam Kayll.

Frank was...

Jan 12, 2021

Dearly beloved son of Dr. Stanley and Mina King, utterly irreplaceable brother of Jennifer, devoted Nephew to Drew and Shelagh Webster, Eleanor and Dick Byers, and the late, great (Uncle) Don King, and colourful inspiration to his cherished cousins in Montreal and Calgary.  To know Dave was to know his friendships, which ran long, loud and deep. The many...

Jan 11, 2021

Fletcher Randy

Peacefully at home on Monday, January 11, 2021 in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Nancy (Morrison).  Dear father of Kaitlyn (Jordan) and Sarah (Duncan).  Loving grandfather of Hannah.  Brother of Dennis (Jennifer) and the late Deborah (Paul).  Brother-in-law of Jane (Dan, Michael, Taryn and the late Peter) and Mary (Bill). ...

Jan 11, 2021

Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Only child of the late John Robert Wallace and Elsie May Gladstone, Molly was predeceased by her beloved husband Gerry “Mick” Miller, cherished son Michael, and infant daughter Kathy. She leaves behind her loving daughter Debbie (Sam Smith), daughter-in-law Linda...

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 10, 2021

Dr. Gita Chaudhuri of Nepean, Ontario, passed away on January 10, 2021 at 91 years of age. She was born on August 14, 1929 to Sudhir and Prativa Debmoulik in Rangpur, British India. Gita graduated from medical school in Calcutta and finished her residency training in anesthesiology in Ottawa. She was married to her best friend, Dr. Asim Kumar Chaudhuri in 1958. Gita...

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

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 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...