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Belanger, Amy
Date of Death: March 31, 2005
Peacefully at Starwood Nursing Home on Thursday, March 31, 2005 age 73 years. Beloved wife of Clifford for 53 years. Devoted mother of Jeff (Vickie) of Vancouver, David (Jill) and Stephen (Monica) of Orleans and Bernie (Ursula) of Ottawa. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her son Paul (1957), daughter Christine (1980) and her husband Stephen Haynes (1978) and their children Shannon (1980) and Austin (1980). A private service was held on April 4th. Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 945 Wellington St. K1Y 2X5 would be appreciated.
Brien, George Sonny
Date of Death: April 1, 2005
Unexpectedly on Friday, April 1, 2005 age 69 years. Beloved husband of Shirley Aldus. Loving father of Jennifer Brien Timlin (Ross) and Geoff (Tanya). Adoring grandpa of Breanna, Shawn, Nolan and Troy. Brother of Bob (Barbara), Willie (Claudette), Brenda Smith (Wayne), Wendy Brien and the late Barry Brien and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Mabel Brien and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Bill and Marg Aldus. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd. at Roosevelt on Tuesday from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment Pinecrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Society of Ottawa Carleton would be appreciated.
Watson, Melville T.G. (Mel)
Date of Death: March 31, 2005
Member of RCEME, Canadian Armed Forces Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Peacefully at the Elisabeth Bruyere Centre on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the age of 83 years. Loving companion of Shirley Grant. Predeceased by his wife Lorna Sloane. Dear father of David Watson (Sherry) of Korea, Ellen McDowell (Pierre Boisvenue) and Barbara Black (Daryl) of Williams Lake, BC and predeceased by his daughter-in-law Jane Watson. Much loved grandfather of Michael, Diana, Elizabeth and Barbara Watson; Redeana and Jarrett Sabiston , Thomas and Eric McDowell; and Kyle and Leora Rupert. Proud great-grandfather to 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived and will be missed by his extended family and friends. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on Tuesday 7 9 pm. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 pm, followed by Private Interment. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Nixon, Lois
Date of Death: April 6, 2005
Peacefully and with family at her side, at the Peter D. Clarke Centre, on Wednesday April 6, 2005 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bert J. E. Nixon. Dear mother of Glenn (Judy). Dear grandmother of Julie and Jim. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on Friday April 8, 2005 from 7 9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Capital Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Tributes, Condolences and memories may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com The family extends thanks to the staff at the Peter D. Clarke Centre for their caring and conscientious support given to Lois.
Bets, Bill
Date of Death: April 6, 2005
It is with great sorrow the family announces the passing of Bill; at the Hospice at May Court on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline (nee van der Veen). Loving father of Ron (Kathy), Linda Gibbons and the late Edward. Dear grandfather of Samantha, Matthew, Maaike and Joshua. Brother of Piet Bets and Elly Bes. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road), Nepean, on Sunday April 10, 2005 from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Merivale Road at Gilby Drive on Monday at 11 a.m. Special thanks to the staff at the Hospice at May Court for their care and support . In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice at May Court would be appreciated.
Seabrook, Beverly
Date of Death: March 27, 2005
In hospital on Sunday, March 27th, 2005 in his 72nd year. Survived by his devoted wife Joyce (nee Dunne) and his children Brent (Debbie), Heather (Trevor) and Elizebeth. Much loved Papa to Kayla, Cory and Julia. Predeceased by his parents Ellard and Jane Seabrook. Brother of Doreen McCaffrey (the late Ray), Ron (Lynn), Gail Ramesbottom (Gerry), Leona Kavanagh (the late Walter), Wayne (Pat), the late Irene Richardson (Will), the late Ivan (Myrtle and the late Shirley), and the late Raymond (Rosemary). Survived by many nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stittsville United Church (836-4962) or the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation (1-800-561-5638) would be appreciated.
Martin, Eileen Margaret
Date of Death: April 2, 2005
Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, April 02, 2005 in her 88th year. Survived by her nieces Jo-Ann Mitchell of Chester, NS; Ruth Ledingham and Ellen Wallace, both of Scotland; her brother-in-law David Miller of Ottawa and sister-in-law Margaret Begg of Scotland. Predeceased by her parents Colin and Sena Martin, brothers Colin H. Martin and his wife Dorothy, Earl Martin and sister Ruth Miller. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd. at Roosevelt on Thursday from 9:30 until time of memorial service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Pinecrest Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the C.N.I.B.
Redekopp, Harold
Date of Death: April 8, 2005
Harold A. Redekopp Harry passed from this life peacefully with his wife at his side on Friday, April 8, 2005 at the hospital. He is survived by his wife Martha, his daughters, Kim, Caroline, Debbie and grandsons Cody and Colton. He is also survived by sisters Martha Klassen, Hertha(Dick) Meyer, Ruth(Frank) Klassen, brothers Art, Vic(Muriel), Ray(Blanche) and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road on Friday, April 15, 2005 from 12 noon until the Funeral Service in Chapel at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Queensway Carleton Hospital s Diabetes Teaching Clinic would be appreciated.
Forhan, Alan Francis
Date of Death: April 10, 2005
Peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2005 at the Hospice at May Court, Alan Forhan died at age 81. Alan is survived by his loving wife, Sheila (nee Lamke), beloved children Mark (Seana) Forhan of Waterloo, Alison Brown of West Vancouver, Laurie (Louie) Dapavo of North Vancouver, and mother of his children Marilyn Carri re (nee Mielke). Cherished step-father of Craig Fraser, Bette-Anne (Peter) Dodge, Janet (David) Madsen; Predeceased by infant daughter, Stephanie and brothers Norman, Harold and Tom Forhan; much loved by 12 special grandchildren and special friends Maria and Richard Ferguson of Bixby, OK. Born February 5, 1924 in Vancouver, BC, youngest son of the late Anne Graham MacGregor and Oswald Michael Forhan of Eckville, AB. Alan served 2 years in the RCAF. Graduated U of A with a B Sc in Pharmacy 1949. Spent 10 years in sales and management with a pharmaceutical company and then opened Forhan s Pharmacy at the corner of Bank and Second in 1960. Alan retired in 1987 as owner/operator after 27 years of serving his customers in the Glebe. Alan was Past President of the Ottawa Pharmacists Association and was a leader in discontinuing tobacco sales in pharmacies. Alan was a parishioner of Saint Maurice Catholic Church, an avid golfer at the Ottawa Hunt Club and Hylands as well as a keen duplicate bridge player. Many thanks to special friends for their love and kindness during his life; and also to the doctors, nurses and volunteers who cared for him at the Ottawa Hospital and the Hospice at May Court. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Bayshore Dr. and Baseline Rd.) Nepean on Wednesday, April 13th from 7 to 9 p.m. A celebration of Alan s life will be held in the chapel on Thursday, April 14th at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. Private family committal of Alan s cremated remains at Christ Church Cathedral Columbarium. Donations to the Hospice at May Court, 114 Cameron Ave. Ottawa, K1S 0X1 or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Kidder, Lee
Date of Death: April 12, 2005
KIDDER: H. Lee Long Time Employee of Tony Graham Motors Peacefully at the Elisabeth Bruyere Centre, on Tuesday April 12, 2005 at the age of 58. Loving husband of Janice. Dear father of David (Tammy Lynn). Proud grandfather of Caitlyn. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd., at Roosevelt, on Thursday April 14, 2005, from 1:00 p.m. until the Funeral Service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. For those who wish, a donation to the Elisabeth Bruyere Centre would be appreciated.
Chapman, Enid Edna
Date of Death: April 11, 2005
(nee Jinkinson) Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus on Monday, April 11, 2005 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Milfred Chapman for 64 years. Mother of Catherine Wylie and her husband Paul of Dawson City, Yukon and David Chapman and his wife Nancy of Toronto. Grandmother of Peter Wylie, Rebecca and Matthew Chapman. Sister of Glory Wilson of London, Ontario. Special thanks to Nick for his assistance at the Civic Campus. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road, at Roosevelt on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Capital Memorial Gardens on Friday at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
Gordon, Nancy (nee Harris)
Commercial Marketing Manager Rhodes and Williams
passed away tragically on Saturday, June 9, 2007 age 53 years. Nancy Gordon of Osgoode was the beloved partner and wife of Bob Gordon for 37 years. Also surviving is her cherished son Scott (Jenn), daughter Leslie (Jon) and her mother Lois Harris (the late Roy). She will also be deeply missed by her sisters Lynda Hope (Len), Susan Scriver (Ray), and brothers Wayne Harris and Greg Harris (Terri). Nancy dearly loved her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Nancy s family was the center of her life she loved her home, her gardens and her cat Lucy . We all know we were forever in her thoughts. Friends may call at the Rideau Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr. Kars (East of Hwy 416) on Friday from 10 am to 12:30 p.m. Memorial service will be held in the chapel at 1 p.m. followed by private Interment at Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Asthma Society of Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Hall, John Taylor
Peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family on Monday, June 18, 2007 age 65 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Linda (Brown) Cherished father of Lisa Leonard (Neil Runions) and Terri-Lyn McEvoy (Allen). Loving grandfather of Ashley, Troy, Crystal, Mathew and Tyler. Brother of Ellen Molyneaux, Lynda Crawford (the late Keith), Sandra Devereaux (Dan), Ricky (Donna) and Tom (Verna). Predeceased by his sister Margaret VanEngen. He will also be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Rabb Construction, their families and co-workers for their loving support. Friends may call at the Rideau Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr. Kars (East of Hwy 416) on Wednesday from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, a donation to CHEO would be appreciated.
Lowe, John
John s enthusiasm for life (and good food!) was contagious, affecting everyone who knew him well. His passion for his family knew no bounds, including the love of his life, wife Carole, a best friend with whom he laughed often, played hard, and loved well for over 40 years. After teaching his 4 kids what is important in life (family, integrity, having fun, working hard & being tough!), Stacy & Jay, Kristi & Marc will miss him very much. Zachary, Caleigh, Jonathan, Elijah & Jackson will always treasure the times they shared with Grandad (the biggest kid of all!) playing trucks & hockey, bike riding, or the times he threw them in the water & gave them underducks on the swings. Many others enjoyed John s gusto for everything that he did, including his brothers the late Ted (Gail) & Don (Anna), sisters Joan (the late Al), Thelma (Keith), Charlotte (the late Billy), brother-in-law John (Clare), 17 nieces & nephews & their spouses, and many good, good friends who were very important to him. The family will hold a Memorial Service in John s honour at the Outdoor Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd), Nepean (613-722-6559), on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 3:30PM. We will continue with a Celebration of John s Life following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Lanthier, Patricia "Pat"
(nee Doherty)
Peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday June 19, 2007 at the age of 58 years. Beloved wife of Bruce Lanthier. Loving mother of Keith Kube and Samantha Lanthier. Dear grandmother of Tamara, Zachary, and Sabrina and great grandmother of Shyanna. Loving sister of Laura Sheehan, Sue (Dave Roth), Brian Doherty, Elaine (Moe Levielle), Larry Doherty, Connie (Ron Joanisse), Beth (Ray Joanisse), and Sheila (Wayne Bartraw). Predeceased by her brother Allan Doherty. She is survived by her sisters-in law Mary Doherty, Sharron (Fred Ducharme), and Heather (Cliff Sayer). She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road), Nepean on Thursday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 375 University Ave. 6th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5G 2J5 would be appreciated.
Stothers, Olive A.
(Nee McElroy)
Peacefully at West End Villa on Thursday, June 21, 2007, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Stothers. Loving and cherished mother of John (Judith) and grandmother of John. Predeceased by her brothers Leslie and Harold, and by her sisters Viola and Mathel. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Rd (at Roosevelt Ave), on Monday June 25th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Barbara Richardson officiating. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Olive may be made to the charity of your choice.
Roy, Phyllis "Darky"
Roy, Phyllis Darky Peacefully in hospital on Friday June 22, 2007 at the age of 83. Predeceased by her daughter Pauline. Her sisters Dorothy, Noella, Olive, Lilian and Rita, her daughter-in-law Brenda, and her husband Lucien Roy. Phyllis is survived by her loving family which includes her sons Louis and Robert, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters Ruby and Helen and her brother Paul. Visitation will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd (between Bayshore Dr and Baseline Rd), Nepean, on Tuesday June 26th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 9:30 11:00a.m. Funeral service in the chapel at 11:00a.m. Interment Highland Park Cemetery. For those wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or New Orchard Lodge.
