Saturday, November 21, 2015

In Loving Memory of William "Bill" Frederick Turnbull...






FUNERAL INFORMATION

Celebration of Life


Monday, November 23, 2015
1 pm

678 Richmond Rd.
Ashton, ON
                                          
                                                  







Born: August 29, 1955 in Glace Bay, NS

Passed: November 18, 2015 in Ottawa, ON



Obituary:


William Frederick (Bill) Turnbull, 60, of Ottawa, ON, passed away peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on 18 November 2015 following a challenging illness. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Monday, November 23 at 678 Richmond Rd, Ashton, ON at 1:00 pm...speeches, anecdotes and war stories are welcomed for anyone who wishes to say a few words.  

Bill was born in Glace Bay, on Cape Breton Island, NS to William Turnbull Sr and Mary Hermack on August 29, 1955. Bill proudly served his country as a Teletype Operator from February 1973 until August 1981 when he was honorably discharged in order to follow his passion for Finance. He went on to earn a degree in Commerce from Carleton University. Bill worked for the Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal, Investors' Group, and Regal Capital Planners before setting out on his own to become an independent consultant. He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and loved being in the boxing ring.  Bill had an incredible sense of humour and was always smiling and laughing. He loved to play jokes and to tell jokes, often entertaining children and adults alike with his stories and magic tricks. He loved music and was self-taught on several instruments, including the guitar.  

Bill is survived by his special friend, Mavis St. Germain, son Gary (Priscilla), ex-wife and close confidant, Joan Hamilton-Turnbull, his parents; Bill Sr and Mary Turnbull, siblings; Wendy (Rachelle, Ryan), Beverly (Mandy, Christopher), Valerie (Reeves Matheson), (Reeves, Andrew, Meaghan, Ian), Pamela (Elizabeth, Thomas, Alexander), Paul (Tammy).  He is preceded in death by his uncles Sonny and Stevie Hermack, Aunt Francie (Hermack) Gallant, his grandparents Alice and William Turnbull, and Fred and Mary Hermack.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca), the Parkinson Society Canada (www.parkinson.ca) or a charity of your choice.  The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ottawa General Hospital, and Champlain Community Care (CCAC) for their assistance during this difficult time.  

Interment of Bill's ashes will be in his home town of Glace Bay, NS, at a date to be determined.  

Pulvis et umbra sumus. (We are but dust and shadow.)


Sunday, November 8, 2015

À la douce mémoire de Gilles Madore...


Date de naissance: February 7, 1933 in Ottawa, ON
Date du décès: November 5, 2015 in Ottawa, ON

Obituary:
Madore, Gilles (1933-2015) - Est décédé paisiblement le 5 novembre 2015 à l’hôpital de Montfort  à l’âge de 82 ans. Fils de feu Ernest Madore et feue Lorette Giroux. Frères de feu Clément et André et sœurs de feue Monique et Solange. Il laisse dans le deuil ses fils Guy et Roger, ses frères Marcel, Pierre et Michèl et ses sœurs Marie-Reine et Huguette. Il laisse également plusieurs neveux et nièces.  La famille désire remercier l’équipe de l’hôpital Montfort et Montfort Renaissance. En mémoire de M. Madore, des  dons à la société du Cancer seraient appréciés. 

Madore, Gilles (1933-2015) - Passed away peacefully on November 5, 2015 at the age of 82. Son of the late Ernest Madore and Lorette Giroux. Brother of the late Clément, André, Monique and Solange.  Loving father of Guy and Roger. Loving brother of Marcel, Pierre, Michèl, Marie-Reine and Huguette. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Montfort hospital staff and the staff of the Montfort Renaissance. In Memory of Mr. Madore, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. 

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

À la douce mémoire de Roland Malenfant





Roland Malenfant

1924 –2015



À Ottawa, le vendredi 30 octobre, 2015 est décédé, à l’âge de 91 ans, ROLAND MALENFANT, fils de feu Omer Malenfant et de feu Clémence Chouinard, père de feu Denis, époux de feu Thérèse Jacques et de feu Eva Laframboise. Il était le frère de feu Rita, Marie-Marthe, Fernande, Lionel, Roger, Armand, Fernand et Bertrand.
Il laisse dans le deuil sa fille Cécile (Les Dunning) et famille, son petit-fils Patrick (Nathalie Laforest) et famille, et plusieurs beaux-enfants et petits-enfants. Il laisse également dans le deuil ses sœurs Marie, Gisèle, Rachel et Lucie, et ses frères Gaston et Marcel, neveux, nièces et amis. 
Roland aimait la nature, et ses activités préférées étaient de faire des randonnées dans la forêt, la chasse et la pêche. Il aimait partager ses aventures avec sa famille et ses amis. Il a fait preuve de courage et de force tout au long de sa vie. Son esprit vivra dans nos cœurs pour toujours.
Des funérailles privées auront lieu à une date ultérieure.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

In Loving Memory of Patricia (Pierina) Pillon...



Memorial Service:

Saturday, October 24, 2015
10:30 a.m.
Sacred Heart Church
Ingersoll, Ontario
(131 Thames St N, 519-485-1802)

Reception to follow











Born: June 8th 1933, in Italy
Passed: October 15, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario

Obituary


Patricia (Pierina) Pillon - Passed away peacefully on October 15, 2015 at the age of 82. Dear sister of Gemma and Rosina. She was predeceased by her sister Maria. Patricia is survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives. Special thanks to the caring staff at the Villa Marconi, especially Aisha, Cynthia, Mila and Anna. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service followed by a reception at the Sacred Heart Church of Ingersoll, Ontario (131 Thames St N, 519-485-1802), on October 24, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, October 2, 2015

In Loving Memory of Grace Brenda Dean...




Visitation
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
2-4pm & 7-9pm

Interment
Thursday, October 8, 2015
11am
Pinecrest Cemetery
(2500 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON)

Donations
May Court Hospice








Born: November 11, 1941 in Norwich, England
Passed: October 2, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario


Obituary

DEAN, Grace Brenda - Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family October 2nd 2015.  Loving mother, grandmother and great-great grandmother.  A Visitation will take place Wednesday, October 7th from 2 – 4pm and 7 – 9pm at First Memorial Funeral Services – Fairview Chapel (259 St. Patrick St. Ottawa, ON).  Interment will take place Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 11am at Pinecrest Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to May Court Hospice Care.  Condolences may be left at www.firstmemorialfairview.com

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

In Loving Memory of David Rory Clarke...

                                                                      

Obituary

David Rory Clarke April 2, 1949-August 31, 2015 Died suddenly at the age of 66, shortly after retiring from a long career as a senior software developer in the field of face recognition. David is survived by his sons Roger Patrick Clarke of Ottawa and Phillip Cullen Clarke (Kelly Hevenor) of San Francisco CA and grandsons Henry Phillip Clarke and Oscar Emerson Clarke, as well as his brother Bruce (Vernon, BC), sister Eleanor (Vancouver, BC) and brother Richard (Abbotsford, BC). David was passionate about cycling, CBC Radio and Japanese culture and language. Donations to Oxfam in David's name would be appreciated. Messages of condolence can be received at www.firstmemorialfairview.com.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

In Loving Memory of James Doyle Rafferty...

Visitation
August 24, 2015 - 1 pm
Barrhaven Manor 
110 Berrigan Dr.

Memorial Service
2 pm 
Barrhaven Manor 
110 Berrigan Dr.

Reception to follow



Born: October 24, 1923 in Glasgow, Scotland
Passed: August 20, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario


Obituary


James Doyle Rafferty passed away at the age of 91 surrounded by family August 20th 2015. Survived by his wife of 64 years Dorothy (nee Katzenmeier), children Bill Rafferty, Shannon (Greg) Ryan, and Colleen Rafferty. Will be missed by his grandchildren Two Stars Scott, William Scott, Ariane Ryan and Callie Ryan as well as his nieces and nephews on the Lippold and Rafferty sides. Predeceased by his Father James, Mother Sarah (nee McLaughlin) and Brother Neil. Jim will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends. The family would like to thank the Barrhaven Manor and Care For staff for their wonderful care during Jim’s final days. A Celebration of Life will be held October 24 (what would have been Jim’s 92nd birthday) at Barrhaven Manor (110 Berrigan Dr.) visitation at 1pm with a service at 2 pm followed by refreshments. Donations in honour of Jim’s memory can be made to the Parkinson’s Society.  

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

In loving memory of Eira Sofia Marttinen....



Born: June 16, 1929 in Teuva, Finland
Passed: August 5, 2015 in Ottawa, Canada
Obituary

Sofia Marttinen passed away peacefully in Ottawa on Wednesday August 5, 2015 at the age of 86. She is predeceased by her daughter Lisa (2014) and her husband Taimo (2005). Beloved "Mummu" of  son Thomas (Susan) and grandsons Michael Laan and Alexander and Aaron Marttinen.  

Thank you to all those, in Victoria and in Ottawa, who cared for Sofia during her brief illness. Thanks also to her friends and family everywhere for their visits, calls, messages, and help.



Friday, August 7, 2015

In Loving Memory of Jeannine Louisette Dehler...


Funeral Information

Funeral Service
Thursday, August 13, 2015
10:30am
Notre-Dame de Lourdes
435 Montreal Rd.

Interment
Notre Dame Cemetery

Donations
Doctors Without Borders



Born: April 28, 1929 in Ottawa, Ontario
Passed: July 30, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario


Obituary


Jeannine Dehler, 86, retired public health nurse and life-long Sandy Hill resident, passed away on July 30, 2015 in hospital surrounded by family.  Pre-deceased by her parents Hector and Florence Mallette, her sister Francoise Downey, and close aunt Louise Lépine.  She leaves behind her children Marguerite, Paul (Carol), Denyse, and Pierre, grandchildren Chloe, Isabelle, Natasha and great-grandson Maddox, as well as several nieces and nephews.  Funeral will be held at Notre-Dame de Lourdes Church, 435 Montreal Rd. Ottawa, on Thursday, August 13, at 10:30am.  In lieu of flowers please send donations to Doctors Without Borders.  

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

In Loving Memory of Helen Elizabeth Widdowfield (nee Shaver)...


Born: April 12, 1926 in Winchester, Ontario
Passed: August 2, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario

Obituary:

WIDDOWFIELD (nee Shaver), Helen Elizabeth – Peacefully on August 2, 2015 at the Montfort Hospital at the age of 89.  Loving Mother of Linda (Donald Reed) and Richard Cayer.  Deeply missed by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Predeceased by her parents and two siblings.  Donations to the Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.