Peacefully in hospital with her family by her side on Sunday, January 8, 2006 in her 82nd year. Daughter of the late Herbert and Emma Hodgins (nee Sparling). Beloved mother of Wayne Johnson and dearest Granny of Kelly Johnson and Mike Jones. Dear sister of Helen of Toronto, Tom of Shawville, Aletha of Vinton and the late Milton, Nioma, Raymond and Dwight. Loving aunt of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnephew and great-grandniece. Predeceased by Stanley Johnson, great father and very proud grandfather. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday at 11:30am. Reception to follow. Visitation then to follow at the W.J. Hayes and Sons Funeral Home, 134 Centre Street, Shawville, Quebec on Thursday, January 12, 2006 from 7-9pm. Funeral service in the Chapel on Friday at 11am. Interment Maple Grove cemetery , Shawville. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
John (Jack) Carman Holt - 01/15/2006
Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at the age of 89. Dear husband of Mary Frances Holt (nee Weary). Loving father of Leslie (Marlane), Joy Helman (Steve), and Jackie (John Crowder). Dearest grandfather of Sherri, Lori, Kerrie, Jeffrey, Christopher and Vanessa. Devoted great-grandfather of Melanie, Sarah, Laura, Randy, Alex Daniel and Pamela. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11:30am followed by interment at Capital Memorial Gardens. For those wishing, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Ann Houlden (nee Rees)
Retired Secondary Teacher and Principal
Suddenly, while traveling, on Wednesday, January 11, 2006. Beloved wife of Stewart. Adored mother of Catherine (Chris Bestard) and Matthew (Mary). Cherished Granny of Grace. Dear daughter of Thelma and the late Alfred Rees. Sister of Linda. Ann was devoted to, and proud to be principal of Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Friday, January 20, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 2pm at Cityview United Church, 6 Epworth Avenue. Those wishing may make donations to the Alzheimer Society or The Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa
Dora Ilivitsky - 01/14/2006
Peacefully surrounded by family at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Boruh Ilivitsky. Devoted and cherished mother of Dr. Vadim (Zina) Ilivitsky. Loving Bubby of Val and Susan. A Graveside Service will be held at the Jewish Community cemetery , Osgoode on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 3pm. Shiva to be observed at 34 Saddlebrook St. (Nepean). Arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry.
Ronald Ironside
October 20, 1919 - January 12, 2006
Peacefully at home on Thursday, January 12, 2006 in his 87th year. Dear son of the late William Ironside and Margaret Forbes of Scotland and then later Winnipeg. Cherished nephew of the late Bessie. Ron was born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His family immigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1928. He was educated at the Gordon Schools, Huntly, Scotland, Winnipeg MB Schools, University of Manitoba, Carleton University and MIT. He resided in Ottawa from 1949 where he commenced his career in analytical chemistry at the National Research Council. His interests in languages, photography, music, the arts and his profession were unquenchable. Private arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions to the Isbister Scholarship Fund at the University of Manitoba would be appreciated.
Anne Marie Johnson - 01/05/2006
Quietly at home, on Thursday, January 5, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Fergus Patrick Johnson. Loving mother of Patrick (Laurie) of Middleville, Barb Reid of Nepean, Cathy of Arnprior, Kelly McSherry (Jim) of Nepean, and the late Merianne Malmberg. Cherished grandmother of Stacey, Alannah, Shawna and Alex. Sister of Liz Bradley (Herb) of Carrying Place, ON, mother-in-law of Scott Malmberg and sister-in-law of the late Peggy Smith. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Monday, January 9, 2006 from 10am until service time in the Chapel at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre.
Huguette Lacroix - 01/02/2006
(nee Touchette)
Peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the age of 75 at the Perley Rideau & Veteran's Health Centre. Dearly loved wife of the late Henri Lacroix of Carlsbad Springs. Mother of Lise Smith (Gordon), Denis and Lynne (Pierre Gaudreault). Also loved by her grandchildren Sophie, Ben, Alain and Julie. Dear sister of Thércse (Réjean Lacroix), Simone (the late Gérard Lacroix), Françoise (the late Jacques Lalonde), Léon Touchette (Simone) and André Touchette (Claudette). Predeceased by one brother Gaëtan Touchette (Aline) and three sisters Yvette (the late Guy Déséluc), Annette (the late Edgar Giroux) and Henriette (Lionel Renaud). There will be no visitation. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Laurent Catholic Church of Carlsbad Springs on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Society of Ottawa would be appreciated. The family would like to express thier thanks to the staff at the Perley Rideau.
Elizabeth Jean (Betty) Langford - 01/17/2006
Peacefully at the Glebe Centre on January 16, 2006 in her 89th year. Daughter of the late H.G. Langford and Emily Langford, predeceased by her sister Ruth Hall Leslie. She will be sadly missed by her niece, Elizabeth Minnes (Jim) and her nephews Grant Leslie (Vickie) and John Lawrie Leslie (Lyn). She will also be missed by her great-nieces and nephews Robyne, Kim, Heather Leslie, Alexandra, and Justin Minnes, Matthew, and Michelle Leslie and step-great niece Lindsay Callan. A private family graveside service to be held at the Beechwood cemetery. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers and wondefully caring nursing staff on the 5th Floor of the Glebe Centre. for those wishing, donations to the Glebe Centre would be greatly appreciated.
Norman Lithwick - 01/09/2006
At the Civic Hospital on Monday, January 9, 2006 in his 83rd year. Brother of Sarah Green (Sidney - deceased) and Sidney Lithwick (Ida) and uncle to the Hon. Mr. Justice Melvyn Green (Allison), Howard Lithwick(Carol), Arlene Green (Glenn), Henry Green (Lynda), Marilyn Kohn (Harry), Kalman Green (June) and Helene Huot (Charles) and many great nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his parents Abraham and Dora Lithwick and his brother Harold Lithwick. Norman was a long time resident at Hillel Lodge. A Graveside Service will be held at the Jewish Community cemetery , Bank Street on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. Shiva at Hillel Lodge with visitation on Thursday, January 12, 2006, only, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. Thanks so much to the wonderful caring staff of Hillel Lodge and to the private health care nurses and other attendants from Gem Health Care Services Inc. and the wonderful doctors and nurses at the Ottawa Hospital. In particular to June McTaggart and Mouna Khouri and Doctor Hilary Meggison. In lieu of flowers donations to Hillel Lodge would be appreciated.
Maria Lina Lortie (née Landriault)
Peacefully at the Résidence Saint-Louis on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the age of 86. Dear daughter of the late Eugcne and Marie-Louise (Cyr) Landriault. Dearly beloved wife of the late Camille Lortie. Dear mother of Adeline (Romain 'Joe' Beaulieu), Pierette (Georges Kelly), François (Hélcne Lamothe), Denise (Ronald Blanchard), Monique (Charles Rouleau), Claire (Claude Chénier), Giscle (Maurice Larabie), Richard (Christine Wolinska) and Guy (Joanne Yelle). Dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Lionel, Edmond and Jim. Lina will be dearly missed by her sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her two children Colette and Joseph, her brother Eugcne and two sisters Rita and Edna. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Friday, January 13, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The funeral mass will be held at Saint-Louis-Marie-de-Montfort Roman Catholic Church, 749 Trojan Avenue, Ottawa on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Lina, memorial contributions to The Montfort Hospital Foundation or The St-Louis-Marie-de-Montfort Parish in care of the Church Access Project. A sincere thanks to Dr. Moise and the personnel at the Résidence St-Louis for their excellent loving care and compassion.
William Joseph "Bill" Maloley - 01/07/2006
passed away peacefully on January 6, 2006. Predeceased by his parents Joseph Thomas Maloley and Marguerite Riske Saad, brother Michael, sister Mary (Mrs. M. Salahani), brother Michael, sister Wyda, brother Edward and beloved wife Mary Jean (Smyth). Beloved father of Jo-Ann (Mrs. Di Francesco), Sharron (Line), Jeffrey (Barbara), Robert (Leta), David (Heidi), and Christopher ( Crystal). Loving grandfather of Jason, Meagan, William, Emily, Andrea, Erika, Scott, Alana, and Jarrod and Joanna Pelletier of Calgary. Loving great-grandfather of Ava, Marcus, Aaron, Jarrod and Jonah. He will be sadly missed by his brother Hubert of Ottawa, nephews, nieces and their families and friends. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be in the Chapel on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 1 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. The family would like to extend its sincere appreciation to all of the dedicated staff of the Ottawa Civic Hospital.
Gerald Paul Marion
WWII Veteran R.C.A.F. 162 Squadron
On Monday, January 9, 2006, in hospital. Born May 27, 1920. Son of the late Edmond and Sara (Cruchet) Marion. Gerald Paul Marion husband of Hilda. Father of David (Margaret Kubisewsky), Janice (Roger Willis), Derek, Jeffrey (Marie-Pierre Gagnon) and Peter. Grandfather to Marnie, Michael and Lee Willis, Erika Marion and Felicity Marion. Brother of Gertrude Bruce, Kingston and Lorne of Burk's Falls. Predeceased by sister and brothers: Sylvia, Homer, Hector, Leonard and Edward. Will be missed by his feline pal LeMoko. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 from 7 to 9pm. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, January 12 at 2pm, with Rev. Bryan King of St. Luke Lutheran Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christian Children's Fund of Canada, 1027 McNicoll Avenue, Toronto, ON, M1W 3X2 would be appreciated by the family.
Rosaire Martel
Suddenly on Wednesday, January 4th 2006 at the age of 49. Beloved husband of Sandra Maracle. Loving father of Jason Martel (Sandy) and Mark Martel. Dear son of Armandine and Yvon Martel. Cherished brother of Edith, Anne, Doris (Raynald), Andre and Guy (Gina). Godfather of Francis, uncle of Audrey, Danny, Alex, Carl and Tommy. He will be fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins and his #1 friend Pepper. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway on Saturday, January 7th, 2006 from 4 p.m. until service time in the Chapel at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
Delmar (Del) Wayne Maulsby - 01/17/2006
R.C.M.P.
Retired Owner Westgate Home Hardware 1978-86
Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, January 14, 2005 at the age of 74. Beloved husband and best friend of Dorothy (nee Ball). Loving father of Catherine, Lawrence, Stephen, and Margaret "Peggy" (Dave Wilschek). Fondly remembered by his grandson Sean McDonell. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Marie Maulsby, and brother Darrel and Orville. Friends may visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at the Aviation Parkway, on Thursday, January 19, 2006 from 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, January 20 at 1 p.m. Interment at Beechwood cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions to the Lung Association, 3 Raymond Street, Ottawa, K1R 1A3 or to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation, 503 Smyth Road, Ottawa, K1H 9Z9 would be appreciated by the family.
Eldren Earl McConnell - 01/07/2006
Peacefully at home, on Friday, January 6th, 2006 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Muriel (nee Dawes). Loving father of Douglas and his wife Sylvia of Calgary. Cherished granddad of Matthew and Madeleine. Dear brother of Lorne of Kemptville and the late Ina Smart. Eldren had a remarkable career as a Chartered Accountant for over 60 years with McCay Duff & Company and was a long-time member of the Ottawa Hunt Club. Special thanks to Linda and Wayne Irven and other friends for their care and compassion. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Tuesday January 10th, 2006 after 10 a.m. until time of the Service in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the ALS Society or VON would be appreciated.
John MacKenzie Paul
Peacefully at home in his favorite chair on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at age 71. Devoted husband and best friend of Lorna for 48 years. Brother of David (Shirley), Charlotte, NC. Father and friend of David (Francine), Donna (David Abson), Heather (Louis Robinson) and Bonnie (Carly). Proud grandfather of Mike, Sharon, Montana, Tyler and Conner. Retired Director JL Richards and Associates, Life Member of OACETT. Member of SYNOD Quebec and Eastern Ontario. Retired Elder of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) on Tuesday, January 17 from 7 to 9pm and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 19 at 11am at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 971 Woodroffe Avenue. Thank-You to the VON nurses and the nurses at A3 Civic Campus for their excellent care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Institute, Gracefield Camp and Conference Centre or St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Building Fund would be appreciated.
Brenda Ferguson Phaneuf
Peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late George Farnsworth Phaneuf. Loving mother of Gordon Phaneuf and the late Donald Arthur. Proud grandmother of Brandon Gordon Farnsworth, Bryant Matthew Frankland and Dylan Edwin Donald. Heartfelt gratitude is extended to the staff and volunteers of the Glebe Centre who provided gentle support and care to Brenda throughout the last 10 years of her life. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Avenue on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Pinecrest cemetery. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Johann Rausch
Suddenly and peacefully at home on Sunday, January 8, 2006 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Susanna Rausch and cherished father of Heidi Rausch. He will be greatly missed by sister Katharina ( Adam ) Barthalt and Heinrich ( Kathy ) Rausch of Ottawa, sister-in-law Theresa ( Paul ) Gerhard, brother-in-law Heinrich ( Theresa ) Steib and sister-in-law Katharina Steib ( the late Karl ) of Germany. Nieces, nephews and extended family in Canada and Germany join us in our grief. My father touched many lives in his 34 years at Domtar/Canada Brick. Tweed Avenue and White Lake will certainly be quieter places without him. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod St., on Thursday, January 12 and Friday, January 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Martin Luther German Evangelical Church, 499 Preston St. on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Beechwood cemetery. Memorial donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.
Lois Reeves (nee Clapp) - 01/15/2006
passed away on Friday, January 13, 2006 in Ottawa in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Norman Edward Reeves. Mother to Richard and Gail (Greg), grandmother to Stephen and Matthew. Sister of Ruth and Harry. Predeceased by 5 brothers. As requested by Mom, there will be no funeral. Cremation with interment in Brockville at a later date.
Colonel E. W. Ryan CD
Retired Group Captain - RCAF
With his daughters by his bedside, Colonel Pat Ryan passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23rd, 2005, at the Ottawa Hospital. In his 80th year, he is survived by his wife Rita and their four children: Karyn, Vincent, Jo and Dean. He was the proud grandfather of Paul, Steven, Ryan and Simona and great-grandfather to Kayleigh. Also surviving him is his youngest brother, Jack; his other brother, Don, predeceased him.
Born in Kitchener on March 22nd, 1925, he studied Engineering, in London, at the University of Western Ontario and later at the University of Michigan where he received dual Masters: Aeronautical and Electrical Engineering.
Pat is one of the few veterans who served in all three branches of the Canadian Armed Forces: a piper with the Scottish Fusiliers at age 15; a pilot in the Royal Navy at 20, and a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1945 until 1976. During his career, he had postings in Whitehorse, Ottawa, Washington, and Clinton, where he served as Commanding Officer. Following his retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces, he became Assistant Dean of Engineering at Carleton University and later was editor of The Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal.
An accomplished pilot, engineer, and writer, he will be fondly remembered by his family as a bagpiper, organist, painter, avid reader and tinkerer. His generosity and sharp sense of humour will be greatly missed and never forgotten by those who knew him.
We would like to express our gratitude to the healthcare team of the ICU at the General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital. As Pat supported numerous charities, memorial contributions to your favourite charity would be appreciated. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
Sylvia Saslove - 01/16/2006
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Sylvia at the age of 76 on Monday, January 16, 2006. Beloved wife of Ralph Saslove and mother of Andrea (Mark Shore) and Howard (Joanne Hodder). Proud grandmother of Zachary and Jordan. Sister to Lou (Miriam) and Paul Weiner (Eleanor). She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews. We will all miss her dearly. Funeral service will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, 1771 Cuba Avenue on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 10:30am. Interment to follow at the Jewish Community cemetery , Bank Street. Shiva to be held at 2135 Johnston Road from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be much appreciated. A special thank you to the staff of the 5th floor at the Ottawa General for their kindness and special attention.
Samuel Schaenfield - 01/10/2006
(June 28th, 1909 - January 10th, 2006)
Peacefully at Hillel Lodge, on Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Dora. Father of David (Rona), Faye Helman (Moshe) and Susan Cohen (David). Much loved Zaidi Sam to Tamar and Gilad Helman (Lana) and Brett and Hilary Schaenfield and great grandfather to Noah Helman. He is predeceased by his brother David Schaenfield. The family would like to extend its sincere thanks to the dedicated staff at Hillel Lodge. A Graveside Service will be held at The Jewish Community cemetery , Bank Street on Wednesday, January 11th, 2006 at 2 pm. Those wishing may make donations to Hillel Lodge or the charity of your choice. Shiva private.
Connie M. Skelly (Stickle) - 01/06/2006
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Skelly on Friday, January 6, 2006 at the Ottawa General Hospital. Beloved wife, best friend and companion of Bill Skelly for over 42 years. Loving mother of Christopher (Susan) and Timothy (Johanna). Cherished grandmother of Emily, Connor, Ruby, Celia, Hannah and Ainsley. Adored daughter of Alice Stickle (the late Grant) and daughter-in-law to Bill (Doris). Devoted mother-in-law to the late Lisa. Dear sister of Elaine (Steve), Doug, Fred (Laurie), Barry and sister-in-law Johanna (Rick) and Susan. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 from 7 to 9pm. Interment to take place at the Belleville cemetery on June 19, 2006. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation (to research)503 Smyth Road, Ottawa K1H 9A9 would be appreciated.
