Saylor, Frederick
Veteran WWII, Capt. Ottawa Fire Department (Retired with 35 years of service) in his 84th year on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Fred Saylor beloved husband of 59 years of Gladys MacCabe. Loving father of Glynis Saylor-Stokes (Scott) and Richard (Michele). Dearly beloved Grandpa and Papa of Sharon, Ashley and Samantha: Special Grandfather to Robin, Crystal and Charlie. Survived by his sister-in-law Vivian Saylor and her daughter Wanda Tippet (Chris). Beloved son of the late George and Gertrude Saylor. Predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.), Nepean on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday at 1 p.m. Internment Capital Memorial Gardens. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute.
Beck, Harry Romeyn
Commander RCN Ret’d., WW II Veteran
On Sunday, May 13, 2007 in his 90th year. Harry Romeyn Beck beloved husband of the late Katharine (nee Swan). Dear father of Penny Remmer (Bill) of Calgary, Rosemary Beck (Gord McCoy) of Kanata, Jill Stokes (Bill) of Moffat, Nicholas (Brigita) of Kanata and James of Salt Spring Island. Loving grandfather of Will (Amy), Jon, Katharine and Elizabeth Remmer; Rory and Ben McCoy; Katie, Pat and Mike Stokes. Dear brother of Mary Allen and Arthur Beck. Predeceased by a brother George Beck and by sisters Louise Beck and Susie Schaus. A career naval officer, WW II Veteran, Harry’s first command was H.M.C.S. Drumheller and his last H.M.C.S. Haida. Following his retirement from the Navy, he served in Marine Pilotage with the Department of Transport. Harry was a long time member of the Britannia Yacht Club and the Naval Officers’ Association of Canada. He enjoyed playing bridge and curling. The family wish to thank the staff at the Empress Kanata and Rideau 2 South at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre for their care and support. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road) Nepean, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Richard’s Anglican Church, 8 Withrow Avenue at Merivale Road, Nepean on Thursday, May 17. at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow in St. John the Divine Anglican cemetery , Merivale Road. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre or the Navy League would be appreciated.
Knight, Lois I.
Peacefully with friends by her side in Shawville Hospital on Sunday, May 13, 2007 in her 86th year. Beloved daughter of the late Charles E. Knight and Flossie Branton of Oshawa. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road at Roosevelt on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 from 2-5 pm. A memorial service will be held at the Pontiac Respite Centre, 24 Reid St., Campbell’s Bay, on Friday, May 18th at 11 am. Inurnment at a later date with her family in Oshawa. Those wishing may make memorial donations to a charity of their choice.
Smith, John
First Class Firefighter City of Ottawa - Station 22 Lincoln Heights
Accidentally on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at the age of 45. John Patrick Smith, beloved husband of Jeannie Kerr. Cherished and loving Daddy to his “Bud” Christopher and his “Oggie Dog” Hillary. Beloved son of Arnold (Arnie) and Elaine Smith (nee Finner). Dear brother of Rob, Sharon (Darwin) Nolan and Karen Smith. Loved uncle of Brittany, Ashley, Dan, Tina, Melanie, Victoria and Elizabeth. Dear son-in-law of Zelda (late Maurice) Kerr. John is also survived by his aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at Carleton Place Chapel of Tubman Kerry Funeral Homes, 61 Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place (613-257-2303)on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, 28 Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Dewar's cemetery , Ashton. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Fairview Manor Foundation would be appreciated.
Charlebois, Kathryn (née Sproule)
1951 - 2007
A caring, courageous and inspiring woman, who lived her short life beautifully, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2007. Chair of Par Tee Fore A Cure and teacher at North Gower Co-operative Nursery School, Kathy was an outstanding member of the community, nurturing and teaching little people and big people alike. Adored by husband Barry; children Blake and Ali; parents Joan and Charlie; siblings Janet (Steve), Pat (Bob) and Jim (Brigitte); in-laws Joyce, Nycole, Kim, Lynn, the Francois and Cadet families; nieces and nephews Michelle, Andrew, Cameron, Brendan, Julie and Kristine and countless friends. The family is especially grateful to Drs Bence-Bruckler and Anstee and nurse Linda Hamelin. Friends may call at the Rideau Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr. (East of Hwy 416) on Thursday, May 17th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 18th at St. James Anglican Church, 1138 Bridge Street, Manotick at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation via www.parteeforeacure.org.
Brunton, Dorothy
Retired Nurse and Discharge Planner - Almonte and Carleton Place Hospitals
Peacefully with her family at her side, on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at the age of 69 years. Mary Stella Dorothy Meehan, beloved wife of Lloyd Brunton. Loving mother of Bill, Scott and Elizabeth Brunton (Marshall James). Dear grandmother of Emma and Ben. Dear sister of Kitty (Charles) Thibert, Marion (Paul) McGahey, Shirley Anne MacPherson and Johanna Harrington. Predeceased by brothers Gerald Meehan and Donnie Cochrane and by a sister Stella Ristow. Friends may call at the Almonte Chapel of Tubman Kerry Funeral Homes, 154 Elgin Street, (613-256-2160) on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Almonte on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment in the parish cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Almonte General Hospital would be appreciated. The Brunton family would like to thank Dr. Marion, Dr. Dolan, Dr. Fitzgibbon, Dr. El-Sayed, Dr. Laurie, Bayshore Home Health Nurses, Meg, Patty and especially Elizabeth. Special thanks to Joanne Davis, the staff at the Almonte, Carleton Place and the Ottawa General Hospitals. The C.W.L will pray the Rosary on Thursday afternoon at 1:45 p.m.
Kostiew, Daniel Metro
WWII Veteran, legion Branch # 480, & long time employee of E.B. Eddy Co.
Peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Quinn). Loving father of Dan, Margaret (the late David Jodoin), and Tim (Lynn McAllister). Dear grandfather of Aimee, Danielle, and Caroline. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Home, 403 Richmond Road at Roosevelt Ave. on Friday, May 18th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, May 19th at 10:30 am. Interment at Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Unitarian House would be appreciated.
Stickley, Kiyoko (nee Matsubara)
passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 15th, 2007, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Raymond (Brenda), Carl, Charles (Debora), and Paul (Leigh). preceded in death by her daughter Eilene. Grandmother of Christopher, Michael (Michelle), Derek (Brianne), Laurie (Matthew), Nicole, Jesse, Virginia, Cheryl, Michelle, Jeremy, James, Angela, Lloyd, Victoria, Daniel, and Kathyann. Great Grandmother to Cadence, Hallie, Destiny, Justin, Jenna, Jason, Eli, and Amilya. She will be dearly missed and will remain forever in our hearts. The family would like to express a special thank you to the doctors and staff at the Stoneridge Manor for their attentive loving care during her last few weeks. Bless you all. We would also like to thank Tubman Funeral Homes for all of their kindness and assistance. With respect for Kiyoko’s wishes, there will not be a memorial service. Contributions in Kiyoko’s memory can be made to the Diabetes Foundation.
Thompson, Vera (née Flindall)
Born in Belleville, Vera died suddenly at home in Stittsville on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Gordon. Cherished mother of Diane Marsh (Howard) of Kanata, ON, Stephen of Edmonton, AB, Paul (Sue) of St. John, NB, Jim (Karen) of Raleigh, NC and the late David. Loved Grandma to David and Christian; Stuart; Emily, Luke and Ryan; Andrew, Michael and Jeremy. Devoted “G.G. Ma” to William, Samuel, Gregory and Michael. Dear sister to Don, Ena, Vernon, Helen, Lois, Robert and the late Gwen, Doug, Edward, Ernest and Rosco. Friends may attend a memorial service at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 1619 Main Street, Stittsville, on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 2 p.m. Those wishing may make donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. “I thank my Lord and Saviour for a wonderful life. I leave with a happy, grateful heart.”
Fraser, John F.
Suddenly at the Grand River Hospital, Waterloo, Ontario, on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 in his 77th year. John Francis Fraser, beloved husband of Patricia (Pat) Larocque. Dear brother of Aneita (Howard) Jameson. Dear uncle of Margaret, Nancy (Dino), Michael (Nicky) and great uncle to Sarah and Nicholas. Predeceased by his parents Jennette and Lorne Fraser. Friends may call at the Carleton Place Chapel, of Tubman Kerry Funeral Homes, 61 Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place (613-257-2303) on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street, Carleton Place on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Interment in the parish cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Carleton Place Hospital or St. James Anglican Church would be appreciated. There will be an Odd Fellows Service in the funeral home on Friday evening at 7 p.m.
Mills, Jean H.
Peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2007 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur B. Mills. Dear mother of Candy Heath, Bob, Doris Wright, Pat Ballantyne, Terry, and the late Johnny Mills. Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Survived by her sisters Betty and Jessie, both of Calgary, AB. Visitation will be held at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on Tuesday May 22 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at 2:30 p.m., followed by interment at Capital Memorial Gardens. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Ilott, Iva Margaret née McCurdy
Suddenly on Friday, May 18th, 2007. Iva Ilott, formerly of Carlsbad Springs, in her 87th year, went to her heavenly home. Beloved and cherished wife of the late Philip Ilott. Loving mother of Carole Gilbert (Roger), Lorraine Mahar (Gary), Muriel Tremblay (Claude), Glenn Ilott (Joan) and Nancy McEvoy (Brian). Adored grandmother of Corrine, Lorraine, Paul, Catherine, Diane, Stephen, Doreen, Jennifer, Melissa, Philip, Andrew, Jonathan and Matthew; great-grandmother of James, Jessica, Sarah, Benjamin, Kristan, Eric, Jane, Jacob, Clara, Woodrow, Jeffrey, Edward, Hannah, Charlotte, Mackenzie and Bennett. Sister of Calvin, Doris and the late Clarence. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (between Bayshore Dr. and Baseline Rd.) on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 am. Interment Maple Grove cemetery , Kanata. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Parkinson’s Society or CNIB would be appreciated.
McEwen, Dawnellen Eva
Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Saint Vincent Hospital, Ottawa on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at the age of 51 years. Beloved daughter of the late Melville Wells McEwen. Survived by her loving mother Rena Belle (née Moors) McEwen, many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. At Dawnellen’s request there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Muscular Dystrophy Canada would be appreciated.
Fraser, Elgin-Alexander Kirk
Elgin passed away peacefully and comfortably at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at the tender age of 3 years with his parents and sister by his side. Elgin’s extended family and closest friends were privileged to share their fondest memories with Elgin before he passed away. Beloved and cherished son of Hamish and Victoria and incredible big brother to Alysston. Loving grandson of Jim and Jean Fraser, Kirk and Catheren Fachnie and great-grandson of Jim and Claire McNeill, Pete Fachnie (Callista Clement) and the late Kathleen Fachnie. Loving nephew of Jessica (Richard Miller) Fraser, Elizabeth Fraser, Julia (Trevor) O’Grady. Dear cousin of Justin Fraser-Miller, Mekayla and Alyssa-Dawn O’Grady. In three short years, Elgin touched the hearts of more people than one could ever imagine and for that his family is forever blessed and he will be greatly missed. At the request of the family, they ask that hockey jerseys not be worn to the visitation or service. Friends may call at the Carleton Place Chapel of Tubman Kerry Funeral Homes, 61 Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place (613-257-2303) on Wednesday, May 23, from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. The service to celebrate Elgin’s life will be held in the Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street, on Thursday, May 24, at 4 p.m. Cremation to follow. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Ottawa Neuroblastoma Research Fund, 415 Smyth Rd. Ottawa, ON. K1H 8M8, Roger’s House, 399 Smyth Rd. Ottawa, ON. K1H 8L2 or the Ottawa Senators Foundation, 1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata, ON. K2V 1A5 would be appreciated.
Falkner, Alexander Curror
WWII Veteran, RCAF
Peacefully, Friday May 18, 2007, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Ann Adele Falkner (nee Miner). Devoted father of Julia, Pamela and Peter (Louise Blais). Cherished grand-father of Simon, Pearson, Oliver and Maxime. Dear brother of the late Ailsie (John Davidson). He will be fondly remembered by his niece Kit Davidson and nephew Jeff Davidson of Vancouver, as well as by his cousins in the United States, Julia Falkner-Tompkins and Philippa Schwendimann. An avid sailer, tennis player and curler, he will be deeply missed by his many teammates and friends, in particular, at the Britannia Yacht Club. The Family wishes to thank the medical staff at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute for their heroic commitment and compassionate care. On Thursday May 24th there will be visitation from 2pm to 4pm, followed immediately by a funeral service. Visitation and service will be held at the Westboro Tubman Funeral Home, 403 Richmond Road, Ottawa. In lieu of flowers and in keeping with his ongoing support of numerous charities, donations can be made in his memory to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
MacFarlane, Verna
passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus on Tuesday May 22, 2007 in her 85th. year. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Bruce MacFarlane. She will be sadly missed by her children Terry (Susan) and Diane. Dear grandmother of Bruce (Wendy), Laurie (John) and Chris (Laurie). Loving great-grandmother of seven. Predeceased by her parents Norman and Evelyn Dobson and siblings Laura Mains and Bobby Dobson. She will be remembered by siblings Meyril, Arnold and Marlene. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepena (between Bayshore and Baseline Road) on Thursday, May 24, 2007 from 1-3 and 6-8pm. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Friday at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
