Roland Madou
Roland left us peacefully on August 27, 2026, surrounded by the boundless love of his family. He asked that we not weep for his passing, for he believed he had lived, he often said, the most beautiful life one could…
Memorials
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Brenda Burns (née Byers)
It is with profound sadness that the family of Brenda Irene Burns (née Byers) of Ottawa announces her passing on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Born in Winchester, Ontario, on May 23, 1949, Brenda was the second of five children.…
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Rolston Ellis (Rollie) McCallum
A first generation Canadian, born in the Vancouver General Hospital to Jean McCallum (nee Allan), of Woodend, Australia, and Frank McCallum, of Taunton, Massachusetts USA. He spent the first four years of his life in Abbotsford, BC before moving to…
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Layla El-Chakar
“Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.“ — John 11:25-26 NLT  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Layla…
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Janet Catherine Martin (née Learmonth)
With sadness we announce the death of Janet Catherine Martin (née Learmonth) on August 21, 2026. Lovingly remembered by her sons Robert (Danica Robertson) and Alan (Moya Crangle); grandchildren, Lachlan, Lauren, Seth and Wyatt; and numerous relatives and friends scattered…
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Dr. Patricia Griffiths
Pat is survived by Bob Smith, her husband of 49 years, her 4 children, Craig (Ling), Evelyn, Neil (Kate) and Sharon (Damian), and 6 grandchildren. She also leaves her brothers Ross, Eric and David (predeceased by Geordie). Pat worked…
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Paul Bruyère
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul (Jean-Paul) Bruyère on August 21, one day following his 78th birthday, after a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple medical issues throughout his life. Born in Ottawa,…
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Doreen Frances Downes
Peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on August 20, 2026 at the age of 94. Loving wife of the late Tom Downes. Beloved daughter of the late Cecil and Marie Hunwicks. Predeceased by her sister Barbara (late…
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Isabelle Andruszka (née Jolicoeur)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Isabelle Andruszka (née Jolicoeur), who passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 80. Isabelle was the beloved wife…
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Donald Thompson Monk
Beloved husband to Peter Mitchell for 51 wonderful years. Don leaves behind his half-sisters Lynn (Ian) McWilliams of Kelowna, Pam (Peter) Wagner of Hamilton, and Jayne (Bill) Baldwin of Hamilton and their families, his half-brother Randy Monk of Hamilton, and…
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René Marin
The family of the Honourable Judge René Marin is deeply saddened to announce his passing on August 17 in Ottawa. He is survived by his wife, Thérèse Marin (née Blondin).  His children: his son Michel (Michelle), his son André (Kim), his…
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Veronique (Vreni) Hibbard
Peacefully, with loved ones by her side at the Montfort Hospital, Vreni left us on August 14, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Lucerne, Switzerland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Rosa Kaufmann and cherished sister…
