Recent Obituaries

Jul 3, 2020

Grant, Vimy Stuart

Passed away tragically on July 3, 2020, while adventuring in the company of close friends.  Vimy was the only son of Justin Stuart Grant and Eilis Marie Grant, caring brother, adored grandson, beloved cousin and nephew and godson. Vimy will be dearly missed by family and friends and his dog Chesil. Vimy was born...

Jul 3, 2020

Butler, Bruce

(Feb. 5, 1935 – July 3, 2020)

Passed away peacefully at Ottawa, on Friday, July 3, 2020 at the age of 85 years.  A long time veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force.  Bruce will be sorely missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Marilyn D. Butler (nee Smith).  Dear father of...

Jul 1, 2020

Native of Regina Saskatchewan

RCAF WO Retired

Peacefully on Wednesday July 1, 2020 in his 90th year. Predeceased by his wife of 64 years Mary Louise. Father of Denise (Rod Ogden), John (Judy), David (Kelly) and James (Christa). Cherished grandfather of Sean (Jessie) Ogden, Bradley (Michelyn), Andrew and Kaitlyn Middlemiss, Connor, Jillian (Skyler) and Lauren Middlemiss...

Jul 1, 2020

JoAnne Dickinson ( Nee Godde)

June 17, 1949 – July 1, 2020

JoAnne Dickinson, Interior Designer and former Instructor of Design and Art History at Algonquin College, passed away peacefully on Canada Day in the Ottawa home that she loved.  JoAnne grew up in Winnipeg with her sisters, Luise Avery, Leni Flamand and...

Jun 30, 2020

Taylor, Judith Ann, RN

October 18, 1941 - June 30, 2020

Passed away peacefully at home in Carleton Place. Daughter of the late Albert and Winnie Whitehorne. Beloved wife of Doug for 54 years. Dearly loved mother of Lisa (Derek Code), Michael (Tracy Wilson) and James (Kristen Moir). Dear sister of...

Jun 30, 2020

KENNEDY, Lynn, age 58, of Stittsville

Passed away on 30 June 2020 in Ottawa surrounded by her beloved family.

Lynn was born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec to Isabelle (nee O’Farrell) and John Kennedy on 1 November 1961. She spent her free-range childhood in Trois-Rivières and, like any self-respecting, fiercely independent middle-child, she...

Jun 27, 2020

Bellefeuille, Remi

December 24, 1929 – June 27, 2020

Passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 90.  Loving brother of Dorothy , Denis (Pearl) and the late Rita and the late Pauline.  Cherished uncle of Nicole (Russ), Steven, Robin, David, Dany, Robert, Michel, Kimiko (Luc) Mitsuko, Pierre...

Jun 27, 2020

Robert Henry Drinnan January 4th, 1951 – June 27th, 2020 It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Drinnan – a dear husband to Janine; a treasured father to Majda, Sam, Emma and Molly; a brother; an uncle; a friend; and affectionally known as “Grandpa Bear” to Molly’s Rottie, Bear. Rob...

Jun 27, 2020

Rousselle – Donna Teresa

Peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Saturday, June 27, 2020, Donna Rousselle, age 59 years. Loving mother of Erica O’Reilly and Cody O’Reilly (Courtney) and wife of Earl O’Reilly.    Proud grandmother of Blakelyn O’Reilly.   Daughter of Angela Giroux (and late Desmond Rousselle). Sister of Andrea Rousselle-McIntyre, Lisa Chaput...

Jun 27, 2020

Lucas, Shirley (nee Brown)

After a lengthy struggle on Saturday, Jun 27, 2020 at the age of 83 years.  Beloved wife of the late Harold Lucas.  Dear mother of John Lucas.  Predeceased by her loving children Tony Lucas and Catherine Nicholson.  Proud grandmother of Brent, James, and Adam.  A memorial service will be held following social distancing...

Jun 25, 2020

With a heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Bond-Clouthier. Born June 16, 1921, she died June 24, 2020 at the age of 99 years after a short illness. She is survived by her brother Roland and his wife Shirley and her son Mike and his wife Pam. She joins her husband Mel who has predeceased her. There...

Jun 24, 2020

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Siegfried (Fred) Skrabs on June 24, 2020 aged 86. He was a wonderful husband of 24 years to Heidi and to Ursula who passed away in 1991. A loving father to Marion (Dan Legault) and Andrea (Wayne Kargus).   Dear Opa to Nicole & Eric, Jake & Ben....

Jun 24, 2020

MATTHEWS, Elizabeth (Betty)

1923 – 2020

Passed away on June 24, 2020. Betty was born in Taynuilt, Scotland on September 24, 1923. She was the youngest daughter of the late George and Jessie (Campbell) Matthews and was predeceased by her sister Mary, brothers Allan, John, and Archie, and nephew...

Jun 20, 2020

Dr. Michael J. A. Kelly

With great sadness we announce the passing of Michael Kelly on June 20, 2020 in Ottawa in his 89th  year. Michael was born in Sutton Coldfield, England to John and Edith Kelly. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Anne Kelly and the loving father of David (Christine) Kelly, Carolyn (Don)...

Jun 20, 2020

Spratt – June Miriam

Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, June 20, 2020 in her 69th year. Daughter of the late Ken and Mary Spratt. Dear sister of late Alex (Mickey), Ralph (Myrna), late Emily (Jim), late Norma (Allen), Winston (Louise), late Donald, Terry (Mary).

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Jun 19, 2020

Meloche, Denise

June 20, 1954 – June 19, 2020

Peacefully at Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital, Ottawa. Survived by her husband Gordon James “Jim” Gallivan, son William Normand James McQuaid, sister Carole Guérin (Paul Ladouceur), niece Carine Guérin (Benoit) and nephew Marc Guérin (Marie-Claude) and great nieces and nephew, Victoria, Vanessa, Bianca and Samuel. Predeceased...

Jun 18, 2020

Wright – Brian

Previous Co-Owner – H.O. Wright & Sons

In hospital on Thursday, June 18, 2020 in his 73rd year.  Beloved husband of Ruth (Gray).  Dear father of Spencer and Todd. Brother of Colin (Carolle), Miriam Clancy (Dan) and Philip (Debbie). He will also...

Jun 18, 2020

Folkes, Jeffrey Ross

June 9, 1946 - June 18, 2020

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ross Folkes on June 18, 2020. Beloved husband of Deborah for 42 years, loving and encouraging father of Andrew, Nicholas, and Sarah. Loved brother-in-law to Stephen,...

Jun 17, 2020

Died peacefully on June 17, 2020 in Ottawa, after a remarkable life that spanned over 101 years. Margaret was born Margaret Ritchie on April 24, 1919, in Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Although she immigrated to Canada with her husband, William Roberts “Roy” Waters, Margaret was forever attached to her Scottish roots. She remained very close to her younger brother Billy,...

Jun 17, 2020

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MARIE SARAZIN (née Bazinet)

8 décembre 1924 – 17 juin 2020

Notre maman, grand-maman, arrière-grand-maman madame Marie Bazinet Sarazin est décédée paisiblement entourée de sa famille le 17 juin 2020, à l’âge de 95...