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Diane Lesley Sillar - 12/23/2005
passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Lillian and the late William Sillar. Dear mother of Steven Molenaar. Much loved sister of Jeannie and Ralph, sister-in-law of Lorna, aunt of Ann and great- aunt of Alexander. The family would like to thank Evelyn, Linda and Veronica. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Tuesday, December 27, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 28 at 2:30pm. In memory of Diane, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Elisabeth Bruyere Centre would be appreciated.
Dolores (Lolita) Valenzuela - 12/27/2005
On Tuesday, December 27, 2005 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Joaquin. Dear mother of Joaquin “Joe” (Denise), Louis and Alberto (Rachel). Much loved grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister pf Francisco, Pilar and Angela. Predeceased by her brothers Luis, Manuel, José-Luis and Adolfo. Private family arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.
Lloyd Henry Wedge - 01/04/2006
Peacefully passed away at 11:50 pm on January 1, 2006 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, beloved husband of Helen Wedge (nee MacKay). He is survived by his sister Joan Vranic (Joseph), brother Ernest (Anne-Marie), sister-in-law Betty (the late Raymond) and several nieces and nephews. Lloyd was a WW II veteran, a graduate of St. Thomas University, NB, taught high school at St. Thomas and a graduate of St. Xavier University, Antigonish, NS. He was a veteran of T.C.A. and Air Canada, and a retired director of Air Canada in Postal Affairs in headquaters in Montreal and Ottawa. Friends may attend a memorial service at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Ave (corner of Richmond Rd) on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 1 pm. Interment in Moncton, NB at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated. We wish to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Civic Hospital for all their care and sympathy.
Irene Witty (nee Cannon) - 12/30/2005
Peacefully in hospital on Friday, December 30, 2005 at the age of 83,- surrounded by her daughters; Lynda (Raymond Lafleur), Judy (Bob Watson), Susan (Bob McCallum) and Laurie (Rich Gallinger). Beloved wife of the late Arnold. Predeceased by her two brothers James and Clary Cannon. Remembered by sisters-in-law; Muriel Witty and Lucille Cannon. Will be greatly missed by her grandchildren; Jennifer, Scott, Christopher, Sara, Katie, Darcy and Autumn, her great-grandchildren Connor, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, Jade, Anna, Roo and Ryan and step-great grandchildren; Alex and Jessey. Many thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses at the Palliative Care Unit of the Civic Hospital. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road, on Monday, January 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, 153 Woodroffe Avenue on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 11am. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
David Winston Alexander - 01/14/2006
November 6, 1918 - January 13, 2006
Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Loretto (nee Meagher) and his parents, Charles Alexander and Helen Lee, sisters Dorothy, Matilda, Frances and Eva. Loving father of David C., Anne (Tom Samms) and Laura (Michael Rock). Dear Grampa of Steven (Rosemary), Mathew (Nicole), Jason, Cassie, Jim (Patty), Cathy (Mike), Alicia and Great-Grandfather of Amandalie, Katie, Christine, Mackenzie, Victoria, Nicolas, Ashley, Adam and Melissa. After serving in England during WWII, Dave joined the Federal Civil Service and retired after a successful career in 1975. He was one of the first to settle in Carleton Heights in 1947 and volunteered in the community for many years. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road, Ottawa, on Monday, January 16 from 2to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 17 after 10 a.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. In memory of Dave, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute, the Arthritis Society or the Ottawa Hospital would be appreciated.
Raymond E. Amey - 01/05/2006
RCAF
Age 84 years, together again in spirit with his beloved wife, Isabel. Survived by his dear friend, Laurette Hupé. Private arrangements in care of The Memorial Funeral Home of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry.
Addam Belinski - 01/11/2006
1988 – 2006
After a long, courageous battle against all odds, on Tuesday, January 10, 2006. Survived by his mother Carla Cooper (Richard Scally) of Port Coldburn, his father Vince Belinski (Adelheid Tolgyesi) of Ottawa, brother Stephen James of Vancouver, BC and predeceased by his sister Christina Emeline Anne Belinski. Thank you to the Spartan Grove Residence and the Palliative Care Team at CHEO. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at the Aviation Parkway on Friday, January 13th, 2005 from 10:30am until time of the service in the Chapel at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Champions for Children Foundation.
Guy Gustave Boudreau - 01/06/2006
Peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans Home on the 4th of January, 2006 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Lucille (Vezina) and father of Richard (Jeannine Proulx) and Pierre. Loving grandfather of Marc, Luc (Judith Blais), Jose (Richard Amyot), Pascal, Charles Guy and Sandra (Marc Wickham). Brother of Hector. Will also be missed by many great-grandchildren. Friends and family may pay their respects at a Mass to be held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 435 Montreal Rd. on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 10:30am followed by a reception with the family. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
Charles Bernard Bradley - 01/04/2006
WWII Veteran
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles Bernard Bradley on January 3, 2006. Deeply loved husband and best friend of Dorothy (Stinson). Dear father of Judy (Stephen Barnes), Charles (Jane) and David (Kathleen). Loving grandfather of Caroline Barnes, Emily and Michael Bradley and William and Timothy Bradley. Dear son of the late Charles and Bertha (nee Perkins) Bradley of Malakoff. Dear brother of Geraldine (Ken Wallace – deceased) of North Gower. Predeceased by his sister Alta (Everett Montgomery), Betty (Paul Patry) and Ella (Hugh Kelly) of Kingston and Gloria (Chuck Brasier). He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Friday, January 6, 2006 from 2 to 4 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on January 7, 2006 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff on the 5th floor of the Ottawa Civic Campus for their kindness.
William G “Bill” Cdr CD RCN (Ret’d) Brown - 01/08/2006
passed away peacefully at the Hospice at May Court on January 7, 2006 at the age of 79. He leaves behind his wife, Muriel “Max”; daughter Valerie (Paul); sons Stephen (Shirley), Geoffrey (Caroline) Chris (Donna); sister Beverley Duckworth (Russ); brothers Ray (Shirley), Eric (Felicity); grandchildren Jocelyn, William, Alison, Robert and Kate. Memorial Service will be held at St. Matthews Anglican Church, 217 First Avenue, Ottawa on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. Sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses who cared for him. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice at May Court or the Heart and Stroke would be appreciated.
Robert Duncan Buchan - 01/05/2006
RCAF, WW II 424 Tiger Squadron Peacefully at the Civic Hospital on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at age 82. Devoted husband of Joan (Ruddock). Loving father of Robert (Rosemary) of Vernon, B.C. and Gordon (Denise Trottier) of Ottawa. Brother of John (Nancy) of San Diego and brother-in-law of Keith Anderson, Ottawa. Predeceased by parents, Maurice and Katie (Duncan), brother Gordon, sisters Betty (George Frizzell) and Margaret Anderson. Grandfather to Craig (Tammy) of Quesnel, Darren (Ashley) of Winnipeg, Maureen (Wade) of Vancouver and Dianne (Doug) of Victoria, as well as Paul and Anne of Ottawa. Great-grandfather to Kyra and Aidyn Buchan. Bob was employed by DND, Defence Construction and Engineering for 32 years and was a member of 410 Wing Association. There will be no visitation. A service to celebrate Bob's life will be held at Carleton Memorial United Church, Melfa Crescent, on Saturday, January 14th at 2:00 p.m., reception to follow in the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution would be appreciated to Carleton Memorial United Church, Sanctuary Repair Fund or the Alzheimer's Society of Ottawa at (613) 523-4004. Special thanks to the staff of Park Place Retirement Residence for their help and support.
Margaret "Peggy" Elizabeth Buse (nee Pye) - 01/06/2006
Peacefully at Fairview Nursing Home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 5, 2006 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of William Alan Buse. Loving mother of Jan (Kirk Hansen), William (Kim) and Barry (Anita). Cherished grandmother of Desta, Brett, Kaitlyn and Sam. Dear sister of Phyllis Burns and Jack Pye (Pierrette). Predeceased by her siblings Bernard, Constance, Jimmy, Sonny, Marjorie and Edna Mae. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfiar & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Thursday, January 12, 2006 from 11:30am until Service time in the Chapel at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated.
Cotton (nee Ward) Catherine Elizabeth - 01/17/2006
Suddenly on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at the age of 85. Previously deceased by her loving husband John and devoted daughter Janet. Kay will be sadly missed by her beloved daughter Lynne (Ron), her grandchildren Beverley, Wanda, Peter, Amanda and Michael; and her great-grandchildren Geoff, Jamie, Myriah, Glenna, David, Tracey and Adam. She was the eldest of eight children of the Ward family of Chambly, Quebec including Tom (Joan), Janet (Paul), Margaret (John), Joe (Suzanne), Murray (Muriel), Peter (Gerry) and Florence (Lloyd). Kay's extended family was always close ro her heart and she took great joy in the many family gatherings throughout her long life. She had interesting adventures as an exemplary RCAF wife, a Lac Simon cottager and as a snowbird in Sarasota with her many friends, especially Jean. Funeral arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry. A family Memorial Service will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 154 Somerset Street (at Elgin) on Friday, January 20, 2006 at 4pm. A Celebration of her life will be held in Chambly this spring. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
