Jarrett, James Henry
At St. Vincent Hospital, Ottawa on Friday, April 17, 2009 at the age of 83 years. Survived by his wife, Eleanor (née Lindsay), his children, Catherine (Alex Mile), Marguerite (Gary Cotton), James (Janet), Elizabeth (Peter Kondruss), Michael (Nicole), and Philip (Lucie), 12 grandchildren, and sister, Anne Allemann (Richard). Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on Thursday 1 – 3 and 6 – 8 pm. Funeral Service will be held at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 555 Parkdale Ave. (at the Queensway) on Friday at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Bowman, John Edward
(1923 - 2009)
John Bowman, beloved husband of Emma, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather entered into rest on April 19, 2009 at the age of 85 years. A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd (between Bayshore Dr and Baseline Rd), on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation, in honor of the amazing, loving care he received prior to his passing.
Martin, Brian
(Retired-Ottawa Citizen 41 years)
Peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 in his 79th year. Brian James Martin, beloved husband for 50 years to Margaret Toop. Loving father of Kim (Vince) Elder and Ken Martin. Dear grandfather of Amanda Baker. Dear brother of Jack Martin and uncle to Bruce, Jim, Doug, Gary, Peter and Susan. Brian is predeceased by his parents James and Louisa Martin, his in-laws Arthur and Della Toop, his brother Arthur Martin and by sisters-in law Mildred and Dorothy Martin. To honour Brian’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Carleton Place Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 61 Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Ottawa Civic Hospital or the Ottawa Heart Institute.
BAIRD, Roma Mildred (nee Parks)
A ray of sunshine from the sixth line passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert James (R.J.) who passed away on December 25th, 2008. Cherished mother of Dwain (Norma). Proud grandmother of Stacie Thompson (Brad), Ryan (Kerry), Erin Nixon (Todd) and Courtney Moodie (Derrick), and great-grandmother of Grayson and Marin Thompson, Aubrey Alice Moodie and Ava Ann Baird. Greatly loved sister of Claire Knox, Nyall (Shirley), and Glen (Judy). Predeceased by Denzil (Lois), Ormie, and Leburn (Jean). Sister-in-law of Jean Parks, Agusta Armstrong and Ruby LaRonde. Friends may call at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 115 Rivington Street, Carp on Friday, April 24 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, 1470 Donald B. Munro Drive, Carp on Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment St. Paul’s Anglican cemetery. The family would like to thank the neurology staff at the Civic Hospital for their excellent care. Donations may be made to St. John’s Anglican Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Lilly (Sigurdson), Barbara
R.N.
passed away peacefully, with her family and friends by her side, on Tuesday April 21, 2009, at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Hal. Loving mother of Jon, Eric (Karen), and Paul (Kathy). Cherished aunt of Lisa, and loved and sadly missed grandmother of Taylor, James, Samantha, Thomas, Celia, McKenzie (Mac), and Cassandra. Will also be remembered by Paul, Lindly, David (Brenda), and Dee. Barbara was an avid hiker and world traveler. She will be forever remembered by all who knew her. Special thanks to Bayshore nurses Kathleen and Linda, and to palliative care doctor, Dr. Farncombe and Max. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (between Bayshore and Baseline Road) on Saturday April 25, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Ceremony in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Outreach Program, or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Ogilvie, Cecil Frederic (Fred)
Suddenly on Saturday, April 18, 2009, aged 77 years. A man of strength and perseverance, to his family he was golden. We grieve his loss, most especially his 7 children; Lucinda Landau, Susan, Carey, Kevin (Corrine), Curtis (Linda), Chris and Trina; his 11 grandchildren; Jasmine and Andrew Landau, Ashley and Dylan; Chelsea, Alyssa, Annie and Michael; Tommy, Connor and Adam; his brothers Lewis and Stewart; his sister Ella; his special niece Charlene Ogilvie and his former wife Gladys. A graduate of Dalhousie University with a B.Com in 1956, Fred had a successful career in both public and private sectors. He was a man of many talents and was especially proud of his role as tenor with Montreal's Elgar Choir in the 1960's. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road), Nepean on Friday, April 24, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel Saturday at 11:00 a.m. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Fred, please consider the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 135 - 1101 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 3W7.
Oldland, A.E. “Pete”
1929-2009
Peacefully at his residence on Sunday, April 19, 2009 in his 80th year. Survived by his 2 children Carole Theresa (Sue) Oldland and Raymond Peter Oldland; his grandchildren Kevin Oldland, Kelsey Oldland, Christine Moulaison and great grandchild, Chloe Moulaison. Predeceased by his father, Albert Edward Oldland, his mother Evelyn May Flaherty and his brother Gordon Oldland (Kay). Pete worked with the Coastguard from 1960 until 1985. His love of the water and flying had him working on Icebreakers, flying Bush Copters and Airplanes during that time. At Pete’s request there will be no visitation. Those wishing may make memorial donations to Lung Cancer Research (Ottawa Hospital).
Denis, Vivian Sybil (nee Casey)
(Retired from Ottawa Civic Hospital)
Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Lucien (Lou) Denis. Loving and devoted mother of Mike (Johanne), Linda (Denis Bouchard), Guy (Lucie Barbier) and Marc. Cherished grandmother of Chantal (Patrick Isabelle), Shawn, Marc, Patrick, Stephanie and Nicholas. Sister of Doris Macdonald. Predeceased by her brother Gord (husband of Annette) and by her sister Stella Rainville. The family would like to thank the staff of the Peter D. Clark Long Term Care Home for their kindness and compassion. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road), Nepean on Monday, April 27, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Pinecrest cemetery. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Vivian, please consider the Alzheimer Society, 1750 Russell Road, Ottawa, ON K1G 9Z9.
SAMPSON, Thomas “Sammy”
passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Edna Vera Joy Sampson. Loving father of Shirley Korejwo (Tony), Marilyn St. Pierre (Richard) and Lorraine Lajoie (Jean Marc). Proud grandfather of Tanya, Melanie, Tommy and Melissa. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore Dr. and Baseline Rd.) Nepean, on Sunday, April 26 from 12 – 2:45 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
Kaminski, Eufrozyna
1898 - 2009
She was born in Poland on March 7th, 1898 and passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2009, with her family by her side, at the extraordinary age of 111. Beloved mother to her unfailingly devoted son Jan Kaminski (Sophie). Predeceased by her loving husband Kasimier Kaminski, son Stefan Kaminski, daughter Mary Krzyzanowski (Alex) and her five younger siblings including her sister Anastasia Czebaniuk who left her sister in 2008 at the age of 102. Babcia to 6 grandchildren, Aniela Vezina (Bob), the late Richard Krzyzanowski (husband of Louise), Eddy Krzyzanowski (Jill), Jan Kaminski (Kerry), Steve Kaminski (Merri) and Diane Kirkpatrick (Cal). Great Babcia to 15 great grandchildren, Eric (Julie-Anne) and Emilie (Danny) Vezina; Jamie and Kasey Krzyzanowski; Kaitlyn, Jacob and Darby Kyzyzanowski; Dana, Michael and Braden Kaminski; Mathew, Jay and Stefanie Kaminski; Marley and Samantha Kirkpatrick. Great great Babcia to 2 great great grandchildren Emma and Zakael Vezina. The Family wish to extend special heartfelt gratitude to Katherine Lorentz for her gentle, loving way and unwavering kindness as well as their utmost appreciation to the staff at St. Patrick's Home for their constant compassion and care and to Sister Geraldine for her many prayers. Also, many thanks to all family and friends who shared their time and unconditional love. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road), Nepean on Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at St. Hyacinth's Roman Catholic Polish Church, 201 Lebreton Street North, Ottawa, ON on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Pinecrest cemetery. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Eufrozyna, please consider the St. Patrick Home, 2865 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON K1V 8N5.
Miller, Jane (nee Malcolm)
June 19, 1920 - April 19, 2009
Peacefully on Sunday April 19, 2009 at Central Park Lodge in her 89th year, the Lord took Jane to be with her late husband, Ian Alexander Miller. Loving mother of Lynn Miskelly of Ottawa and Janice Hanks of Austin Texas. Proud Nana of David (Diane) and Justin Miskelly; Ian, Roger, and Louise Hanks. Dear great-grandmother of Ryan and Kevin Miskelly. Jane will be missed by her brother Edwin Malcolm of Scotland. Fondly remembered by friends and family around the world. Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on Friday, May 29, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 1 p.m. A special thank-you to the staff at Central Park Lodge for their compassionate care. For those wishing, donations to the Queensway Carleton Hospital (3045 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON, K2H 8P4) in Jane's memory would be appreciated.
Brown, Marie neè Dallaire
Peacefully in hospital surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 23, 2009 in her 88th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Bob Brown for 64 years. Cherished mother of Margaret (Brian Ballantyne), Gerry (Barb), John (Dee) and Mark (Valerie). Predeceased by her sons Ronnie and Jimmy. Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Also survived by daughters-in-law, Carol and Karen. Sister of Lorraine Roy and predeceased by brothers Lawrence and Edmund Dallaire and sister Patricia Evans. Memorial mass will be held at St. Philip Catholic Church, Richmond on Monday at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in the parish hall. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Sims, Bernard F. “Bud”
Lifelong resident of Westboro
Peacefully at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute on Friday, April 24, 2009 in his 86th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Eleanor (nee Bell). Dear brother of Roy (Gwen), Iris Gray (Alf), Phyllis Scharf (Garnet) and the late Marion Prezeau (Rene) and Mary Wright (Jimmy). Bud will also be sadly missed by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Road) Nepean on Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday, April 27, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 1 p.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. Those wishing may make donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Erickson, Alvin Paul (RCAF, Ret'd) - WWII Veteran
August 1, 1923 - April 25, 2009
Peacefully on Saturday, April 25th, 2009 at the Ottawa General Hospital, in his 86th year, wth family at his side. Born in Kelliher, Saskatchewan, the son of the late Erick and Agnes (Larson) Erickson. Beloved husband of the late Sarah McAuley (1996). Alvin (known to many as Al) enlisted in the RCAF in 1941 and was attached to 283 (RAF) Squadron in Hal Far, Malta during WWII. He continued his military service after the war, retiring in 1975. Loving father of Myrna (Donald Thomas), Sandra (Patrick Hall), Lynda (Ronald Gagnon), Brian, Alvin (Patty Pilon), Eric “Rick” (Janice Moore), Sally (deceased 2002), (Ronald Whitford), Deborah (Steve Sleigh), and Dwayne (Diane Sadler). Cherished grandfather to 19 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his cherished sister Alma O’Steen and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brothers Peter, Alfred, and Arthur and sisters Agda and Gladys. Alvin enjoyed golfing, fishing, baseball and was an avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings. He will be forever remembered by his great passion for life and laughter. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Perley Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre for the compassionate and loving care given to our father. By request, funeral arrangements will be private. Memorial contributions to the Perley Rideau Foundation, 1750 Russell Road, Ottawa ON K1G 5Z6 (www.prvhc.com/donations) would be appreciated. Forever in our hearts.
CARMAN, James Alexander (1924 – 2009)
Alex passed away, surrounded by his daughters, Jane, Jill, Martha, and son-in-law, Roger Knoll, on Thursday, April 23, at Scarborough General Hospital, Grace Campus, in his 86th year. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Valerie (nee Heimler), in 2001. Son of the late Elsie Mowat and the late Austin Harold Carman, of Bloomfield, Ontario, he was predeceased by his brothers, Grant (Stella), William and Benjamin (Betty), brothers-in-law Gordon Mann and Lyle McKee, and sister-in-law Cleo Heimler. Survived by sisters: Elizabeth (Ottawa), Rosemary (Cobourg) and Nancy (Calgary); brothers-in-law, Stone Avery and Ernest Shymka, sister-in-law Barbara, and many nieces and nephews. Following service in the RCAF, in Ottawa, he graduated from the University of Guelph (OAC ’50) and started his career with Redpath Sugar, in Chatham, Ontario. In 1962, the family moved to Ottawa, when Alex joined the Canadian Government Office of Tourism. A member of the Society of American Travel Writers, he and Valerie travelled the world for over 30 years. He was an active member of his community, and was awarded one of 21 Millennium Medals from the City of Nepean, in 2000. Alex and Valerie made lifelong friends with neighbours, including the Koshal, Strome, Call, Stoddart, and Pflug families. Many admired Alex’s gardens and his annual spectacular Christmas tree. They often referred to Alex as “The Mayor of Silverwood”. As an avid fisherman, Alex looked forward to time with family and friends at the Byng Fish & Game Club. In 2004, he relocated to Glynnwood Residence, Thornhill, to be closer to his daughters. He continued to travel with “the girls”, travelling to Normandy and Hawaii, and salmon fishing in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Friends may call at the Tubman Garden Chapel, 3440 Richmond Rd., Nepean, on Saturday, May 2, at 11:00 a.m., service at 12:00 p.m., and reception, to follow. Interment at Capital Memorial Gardens. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the staff of Glynnwood Residence and Scarborough Grace (4D) for their excellent care.
