Recent Obituaries

Dec 11, 2020

de Souza, Sylvester Xavier

Sylvester Xavier de Souza died peacefully on December 11, 2020, surrounded by family.  Beloved husband of Betty (deceased), retired teacher of the Ottawa Separate School Board, much loved son of the late Sebastian and Luizinha, cherished and loving father of Eleanor and Selwyn, of Ottawa, and Stephen (Sherry) of Arizona, proud grandpa of Sophia,...

Dec 10, 2020

Orville Woodruff, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Heart Institute in Ottawa, Ontario. Dearly missed by his loving wife Barbara. Predeceased by his parents William and Edna Woodruff (née Deavy), sisters Louise, Dorothy, Doreen and brothers Edward, Donald, Jimmy, and Brian. Orville will be fondly remembered by his brother Allan (Barbara), sister Marion (Roger), sister-in-law...

Dec 10, 2020

Beazer, Bryan Peter “Beaz”

March 21, 1942 – December 10, 2020

Bryan passed away peacefully at Ruddy Shenkman Hospice, Kanata, with his beloved, devoted wife Doris Alexa Eckland (Jacques) by his side.  Born to the late Virginia & Leslie Beazer, Bryan is survived by daughter Kimberly, son Roger, grandson Bryer Clancy, brother Robert Gordon &...

Dec 8, 2020

HARRIS, Ruthmary Carolyn (née Mackey, formerly Bradley)

October 27, 1938 - December 08, 2020

Ruthmary Carolyn Harris passed peacefully early Tuesday December 8, 2020.

Ruthmary spent the majority of her life in the Ottawa area, and was the eldest of 6 Mackey siblings...

Dec 8, 2020

Ron Reynolds

August 21, 1930 – December 8, 2020

Ron Reynolds loved life. And he loved HIS life.

He was a gentle, unpretentious funny man who loved the outdoors. His leisure hours were spent golfing, gardening, lawn bowling or curling, or taking his children for epic walks on trails near his...

Dec 7, 2020

Boyd - Hanne

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Hanne Boyd. She passed peacefully in her home on Monday, December 7th, 2020 in her 74th year. Hanne was a much loved mother to Lisa Boyd (Ryan Villeneuve), and adored Nana to Kaitlyn and Ivy. She was also lovingly remembered...

Dec 7, 2020

Helen Noreen (Devlin) Cameron. Born April 16th, 1926 in Perth, Ontario.  Died December 7th, 2020 in Ottawa. At 94 years, she slipped peacefully away, after goodbyes and expressions of love to all her family.

Deeply loving and loved, Helen was born to Mabel May (Whyte) and Joseph Henry Devlin, a sister to Ken, Joe, Billy, Eric, and...

Dec 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Buster Lewis announces his passing on Saturday December 5, 2020 at the age of 89. Loving and devoted husband of 61 years to his predeceased wife Lyla-May Lewis (née Scobie). Amazing father to Lorena-Del Nystedt (Scott) and Mark Lewis. Proud and caring grandfather to Bri-Ann Nystedt (Bruce), Morgan Lewis, Adrianna...

Dec 3, 2020

Diggiss, Cecilia Caroline September 18, 1958 - December 3, 2020 Cecilia passed away unexpectedly in Nepean, Ontario on the morning of Thursday, December 3rd 2020. Cecilia will be lovingly remembered by her son, Tobias (Ashley) and by her daughter, Cassandra, and by her parents, Edison and Dorothy Roach. Cecilia is a grandma to Nephi, Lamoni, Neema, Liahona, Dante, Dalia,...

Dec 1, 2020

ALLISON, Bernice

Bernice died peacefully in her sleep at home with family at her side on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, just 2 days shy of her 96th birthday. Predeceased by Mervin, her loving husband of 66 years and her step-grandson John. Survived by her sons David (Cathy) and Don (Gerry) and her daughter Barbara Driftmier (Dave). She...

Nov 30, 2020

Erla Anna Yank (née Cheslock) passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020 at the age of 90, at the Residence Le Monarque in Montebello, QC. Erla was born on March 7, 1930 to Emil and Gertrude Cheslock, and lived most of her life in Poltimore, QC and at Echo Beach. She was an integral part of the community her...

Nov 29, 2020

Knox – Sterling Edward (Joe)

National Capital Commission – Ret’d

Peacefully at home on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in his 80th year.  Beloved husband of Greer (Forster).  Dear father of Shelly Knox (Rob Mead).

Brother of Beth Campbell (Ron), Ron (late Eleanor), Kevin (Lynn).  Predeceased by his...

Nov 28, 2020

Peacefully on Saturday November 28, 2020 in the arms of his beloved wife of 52 years Maria. Loving Papa of Anita Vandenbeld (Don Dransfield) and Melinda Vandenbeld Giles and Opa of Maya Vandenbeld Giles.

Born January 9, 1940 in Deventer, Netherlands, he immigrated to Canada through Pier 21 in 1960 with his parents and his 3 younger...

Nov 27, 2020

Kenneth Ralph Dawson

1923 - 2020

Dr. Kenneth Ralph Dawson, a retired Geologist for Energy Mines and Resources Canada, passed away on November 27, 2020 at the Ottawa Grace Manor at the age of 97.

He is the only surviving son of Ida and Seth Dawson of Riverview, NB and was predeceased by...

Nov 26, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Diane Bedard Cameron who passed away peacefully on November 26th 2020, at the age of 64. She was the daughter of Pauline Laluck and of the late Edmund Bedard and the loving wife of the late Lawrence Cameron.  She leaves behind her daughter Sherry, her son-in-law...

Nov 26, 2020

SMITH, Olive (née Junkin) 1924-2020

Olive Smith (née Junkin) passed away on November 26, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Olive was born on March 5, 1924 to Thomas and Sarah Junkin (née Sinclair). Predeceased by her loving husband Gerald Smith.

Loving mother of Wayne Smith and Glenn Smith (Gina). Dear sister of Graham, Elma, Elsie, Irene and John (Jackie). Fondly remembered by...

Nov 26, 2020

McGoun, Maureen (nee Mitchell)

Peacefully at the age of 90 at the Groves Nursing Home in Renfrew, Ontario on November 26, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Beverley McGoun.  Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (LeClaire) Mitchell of Renfrew, Ontario.  Dear sister of the late Joseph Anselm (Myrtle) Mitchell, and late Viola...

Nov 26, 2020

Wilson, Bruce Cathcart

May 29, 1928 – November 26, 2020

Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, November 26, 2020 in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband and best friend of Hazel (Davidson). Much loved and respected father of Catherine Hugli (Ross), Bill (Catherine), and Bob (Jane).  Loving Papa to Scott (Jenna),...

Nov 25, 2020

Welch, Robert

After a long fight, Robert Welch, passed away peacefully at Manotick Place on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the age of 81.

Beloved husband of Suzanne Dupont, Dear father of Jonathan, Rupert and Jason , Loving grandfather of Noah and brother of David, leaves his entire family  and friends in mourning....

Nov 24, 2020

Preston, Stuart Frederick

Stuart passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of 70 years to Isabelle (nee Graham). # 1 Dad to Marlene (Michael) Robinson. Precious PaPa “P” to his grandchildren Stuart (Megan), Scott (Jenna), Steve, Sheryl (Greg Glynn) and his great-grandchildren Alexander, Michael, Isabelle, Brianna,...