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Robert (Bob) Howard Mellor - 04/06/2006
Peacefully, with family at his side, on April 5, 2006 in his 71st year. Beloved and cherished husband of Janice Mellor. Predeceased by his first wife Margaret. Dearest father of Todd, Lori (Keith) and Kirk (Darlene). Loving “Bompa” to P.J., Justin, Megan, Kelsey, Daniel and Amanda. Dear brother of Lois, Barry and Gary (Margaret Anne). He will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. An Ottawa native, Bob was a well known newspaper man, writing for the Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa Journal, Ottawa Today and most recently as news editor for The Low Down To Hull And Back News. He was also a proud member of the National Press Club for 30 years, and served as a Director. An avid skier, Bob was active in the Canadian Ski Patrol and for many summers sailed in the Thousand Islands. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at the Elizabeth Bruyere Centre and Ottawa Hospital, with special thanks to Palliative Care doctors John Seely and Sandra Legault. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Sunday, April 9 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 100 Young Street. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the SCO Health Service Foundation.
Keith Allan Moffatt - 03/29/2006
Suddenly in hospital on March 29, 2006 at the age of 74. Predeceased by parents Arnold and Alta Moffatt and by brother Richard. Survived by brothers Robert (June) of Nanaimo, BC and James (Peggy). According to Allan's wishes, private cremation and Interment will be held at Dales Cemetery, Cumberland at a later date.
Mary Melody Montgomery-Camardo - 04/02/2006
Peacefully in hospital in Ottawa on Saturday, April 1, 2006, age 52. Loving and beloved wife of David Montgomery. Dearest daughter of Grace and the late Mario Camardo. Devoted sister of Frank. Dear friend of Lisa Montgomery and Marnie Montgomery. Friends may visit at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, Ontario on Tuesday, April 4th and Wednesday, April 5th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 15347 Yonge Street North, Aurora on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 10 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Ruth Eleanor Oancia (nee Griffith) - 04/06/2006
RN, Class of 1948, Civic Hospital Peacefully in hospital on Wednesday, April 5th, 2006 in her 81st year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Stefan Oancia. Loving sister of Mildred (Harold Walsh), the late Laura (the late George Berndt) and the late Ada ( the late Toby Lowe). Sister-in-law of Eleanor Oancia. She will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeid Street on Sunday, April 9th from 12noon until service time in the Chapel at 2pm.
Evelyn H. Penney - 03/27/2006
1910-2006
passed away on Friday, March 24, 2006. Predeceased by her beloved husband Robert in 1975. Survived by her daughter Margot Jones (Brian), son Bill and grandchildren; Anthony and Julia. Life long member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Pastor Goetzinger. Thanks for the help of CCAC-Maribeth Ryan, Dr. Lorne Parent and his nurse Carolyn Forgues and for the loving care of Daisy Daley-caregiver and Sue Broder-RPN of the VON. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Thursday, March 30, 2006 from 10:30 until time of the Funeral Service in the chapel at 11:30am. Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
Abel Joaquin Pereira - 04/07/2006
Owner Portuguese Bakery Peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 7, 2006 at the age of 53.Dearly beloved husband of Luzia (nee Pinto). Loving father of Daniel. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Saturday, April 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, April 9 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held at Annunciation of the Lord Roman Catholic Church, 2414 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa on Monday, April 10 at 11 a.m. Interment Beechwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (www.braintumour.ca) 620 Colborne St., Suite 301, London, Ontario N6B 3R9.
Grace M. Randall - 04/07/2006
Peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2006 in her 97th year. Dear aunt of Barbara Spadaccini, Sandra Maber. She will be fondly remembered by her great-nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod St. on Sunday, April 9 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 11:30am. Interment to follow at Beechwood Cemetery.
Lenamay "Lee" Robertson - 03/31/2006
On Thursday, March 30, 2006. Predeceased by her husband John "Ian" Robertson. Devoted mother of Steven (Caroline)and David (Natalie) and proud grandmother of Nicholas, Chanel, Tanner and Tristan. A private Memorial Service will be held for the family. Arrangements in care of the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry. In lieu of flowers, donation in memory of Lenamay Robertson to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
Jean-Claude Roy - 03/28/2006
Knights of Columbus Branch 8679
At home on Monday, March 27, 2006 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of 40 years of Pauline Roy (nee Bigras). Loving and caring father of Natalie (Carl Poirier) and Julie (Kenneth LaRue). Proud and doting grandfather of Caroline, Isabelle and Miriam. Adored son of the late Jean-Marie and Lorette (nee Albert). Dear brother of Raymond (Eleanor) and Lise Roy-Joseph. He will be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Jean-Claude’s life will be held at Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Cyrville, 1187 Michael Street on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to The Lung Association or CHEO would be appreciated.
John Ernest Shoultz - 04/05/2006
Veteran WWII RCN
Longtime Employee General Motors of Canada, St. Catharine’s
Peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the age of 82. Beloved son of John Allister Shoultz and the late Sara Ann Alty. Dear brother of Emily Heculuck of North Bay, Kenneth Shoultz (Doris) of Ottawa and Marguerite Young (John) of St. Catharine’s. Predeceased by brother Murray. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. John will be dearly missed by Anita Guerin and her sons Stephen and Isaac. John was a proud volunteer for many years at the Shepherd’s of Good Hope. The Funeral Mass will be held at Ste-Geneviève Roman Catholic Church, 835 Canterbury Avenue, Ottawa on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 11am. A Graveside Service will be held at Victoria Lawn Cemetery in St. Catharine’s on Monday, May 1, 2006 at 11am. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions to the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Foundation, 1750 Russell Road, Ottawa, K1G 9Z9, would be appreciated by the family.
Marguerite (Nee Harris) Sinclair - 03/26/2006
In hospital, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, March 26, 2006. Predeceased by her beloved husband Alex. Survived by her loving children: Harris (Judy), Linda (Doug), Mary (Terry) and Alex (Debbie); Grandchildren: Janet, Nancy, Laurie, Kerry, Diane, Robert, Kristin, Jessica, Carling and Brittany, 13 great-grandchildren and several dear friends. Predeceased by her siblings Cecilia, Viola and Jack. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church , Young Street at Bayswater Avenue on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Companions of the Cross, 199 Bayswater Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2G5. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life. "
Shirley Staples (nee Stanyar) - 04/03/2006
passed away on March 29, 2006. Wife of the late Gordon Staples. Daughter of the late Dan and Nora Stanyar. Predeceased by her sister Gail and brother Murray. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Jason, her daughter-in-law Shannon and her sister Joan (David Hall). A Memorial Service will be held at Templeton United Church, 942 Notre Dame Street, Gatineau, Quebec on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 2pm. Special thanks to the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital for their compassionate care. Arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry.
Derek Albert Starbuck - 04/07/2006
Suddenly, on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of Mary Glenys (nee Evans). Survived by his daughter Paula (Peter Racette) and grand-daughter Merreck. Beloved brother of Melvyn (Julie) and Lynne. He was an active member of the Ottawa Cricket Club as an umpire for many years. +Friends may attend a Funeral Service at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 2 p.m. A reception will follow at the Naval Mess Hall, 150 Middle Street, Ottawa. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Ottawa General Hospital for their unfailing kindness and patience. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ottawa General Hospital.
Ian Tolton - 04/04/2006
passed away suddenly yet peacefully in his sleep on April 3rd, 2006 at the age of 35. Ian was the best friend and husband of Jennifer Ross-Tolton, the greatest dad to his baby daughter Harper, and much loved friend to Micah the dog. Loved son of Marie and the late Harold Tolton of Richmond, Ontario, brother to Jennifer (Michael Whiten) and Eden (Mark Poirier). Uncle of Michael, Nicole and Dylan Poirier and Kathleen Ross. Son-in-law of Bruce and Gill Ross of Toronto. Ian loved us all very deeply and we will love him forever. A service will be held at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 217 First Avenue, Ottawa on Friday April 7th, 2006 at 3pm, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations or gifts of musical instruments can be made through ArtsCanCircle.ca in Ian's honour.
Ken Townson - 03/20/2006
Driver for Schneider National
Suddenly on Friday, March 17, 2006 at the age of 57. Beloved husband of Debbie. Loving father of Christa (Chris Prudhomme), Tim and Jeff. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Cameron and Ryley. Son of Hazel Townson (the late Art). Survived by sisters Marilyn (Don Canning) and Jean Kealey (David), brother Bob (Del) and sister-in-law Mary. Predeceased by brothers Bill and Russell. Ken will be sadly missed by his father-in-law Art Holtz and sister-in-law Judy and her family, as well as many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 from 6 to 9pm and on Thursday, March 23, 2006 from 10am until service time in the Chapel at 11:30am. Reception to follow. Intement Highland Park Cemetery, Carp.
