In 2001, Beechwood was designated a National Historic Site because of its key role in preserving Canadian history by displaying an exceptional example of a 19th century rural cemetery design. Described as “naturalistic, pastoral and picturesque…
En 2001, Beechwood a été désigné comme lieu historique national en raison de son rôle important dans le patrimoine canadien. Les familles desservies par Beechwood font partie intégrante de ce riche patrimoine et peuvent trouver un réconfort en sachant qu’…
Peacefully in hospital on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the age of 74 years. Daughter of the late Irma Kingsley and the late Cecile Paquette. Wife of the late Roger Charette. Mother of Marc and Sylvain. Sister of Eveline (Louis) and Claire (late Cecil).…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Eleanor Murphy (Underhill), in Ottawa, at the age of 95 years. She passed away quietly in her sleep on August 2, 2023, following a brief illness.
Margaret was born on June 13, 1928, to…
In Ottawa on July 25, 2023 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of William Mulock (Bill) for 71 years. Mary Elizabeth is predeceased by her husband Bill, parents Marion and Frank Harrison, and her brother Bruce Harrison (Marguerite Baggs). Wonderful mother to…
LCdr Seth W. Grossmith CD RCN (Ret.), of Ottawa, ON, passed away peacefully at the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre. He was predeceased by beloved wife Margot (2010) to whom he was married for 66 years. He will be greatly missed by his sons David…
Join us on 30 September 2024, from 2pm-5pm, at the Beechwood National Memorial Center’s Sacred Space screening of the Spirit Bear: Echoes of the Past short film. This stop-motion animation film tells the story of Spirit Bear creating a…
Rejoignez-nous le 30 septembre 2024, lors de la projection du court métrage Spirit Bear : Echoes of the Past dans l'espace sacré du Centre commémoratif national Beechwood.
Après la projection, nous conduirons les visiteurs sur le terrain pour une…
Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) (Ret’d) Robert (Bob) Joseph Ouellette, CD, 76, passed away on August 3, 2023, at the Perley Health. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Christina (Sullivan); his daughter, Julie Ouellette; two grandchildren, Jean-Luc and…