passed away on March 29, 2006. Wife of the late Gordon Staples. Daughter of the late Dan and Nora Stanyar. Predeceased by her sister Gail and brother Murray. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Jason, her daughter-in-law Shannon and her sister Joan (David Hall). A Memorial Service will be held at Templeton United Church, 942 Notre Dame Street, Gatineau, Quebec on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 2pm. Special thanks to the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital for their compassionate care. Arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry.
Derek Albert Starbuck - 04/07/2006
Derek Albert Starbuck
Suddenly, on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of Mary Glenys (nee Evans). Survived by his daughter Paula (Peter Racette) and grand-daughter Merreck. Beloved brother of Melvyn (Julie) and Lynne. He was an active member of the Ottawa Cricket Club as an umpire for many years. +Friends may attend a Funeral Service at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 2 p.m. A reception will follow at the Naval Mess Hall, 150 Middle Street, Ottawa. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Ottawa General Hospital for their unfailing kindness and patience. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ottawa General Hospital.
Ian Tolton - 04/04/2006
passed away suddenly yet peacefully in his sleep on April 3rd, 2006 at the age of 35. Ian was the best friend and husband of Jennifer Ross-Tolton, the greatest dad to his baby daughter Harper, and much loved friend to Micah the dog. Loved son of Marie and the late Harold Tolton of Richmond, Ontario, brother to Jennifer (Michael Whiten) and Eden (Mark Poirier). Uncle of Michael, Nicole and Dylan Poirier and Kathleen Ross. Son-in-law of Bruce and Gill Ross of Toronto. Ian loved us all very deeply and we will love him forever. A service will be held at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 217 First Avenue, Ottawa on Friday April 7th, 2006 at 3pm, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations or gifts of musical instruments can be made through ArtsCanCircle.ca in Ian's honour.
Ken Townson - 03/20/2006
Driver for Schneider National
Suddenly on Friday, March 17, 2006 at the age of 57. Beloved husband of Debbie. Loving father of Christa (Chris Prudhomme), Tim and Jeff. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Cameron and Ryley. Son of Hazel Townson (the late Art). Survived by sisters Marilyn (Don Canning) and Jean Kealey (David), brother Bob (Del) and sister-in-law Mary. Predeceased by brothers Bill and Russell. Ken will be sadly missed by his father-in-law Art Holtz and sister-in-law Judy and her family, as well as many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 from 6 to 9pm and on Thursday, March 23, 2006 from 10am until service time in the Chapel at 11:30am. Reception to follow. Intement Highland Park cemetery , Carp.
Margaret "Peggy" Vincent (nee Bradley) - 03/30/2006
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Margaret (Peggy) Vincent on Wednesday, March 29, 2006. Peggy was the wife of the late John Smith Vincent, and wonderful mother of Ron, David (Cynthia) and Cindy (Bill Samulack). Loving grandmother of Daniel, Rob and Kim. We would like to extend our special thanks to the 5th floor Palliative Care Staff of the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre for the wonderful care our mother received. Also, to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre and the Support Care workers our mother has had over the years through CCAC and Nepean Home Seniors. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod St. on Friday, March 31, 2006 from 11 am until service time in the chapel at 1 pm. Interment to follow at Pinecrest cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Robert (Bob) Allan Westell - 03/29/2006
Robert (Bob) Allan Westell
DFC RCAF
1920-2006
Peacefully on Tuesday March 28, 2006 at Barrhaven Manor, retirement home in Ottawa, Ontario in his 86th year. Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years Marion (nee Rankin) and lovingly remembered and missed by his children Bruce (Mary) of Calgary, Douglas (deceased), Ian (Ann) of Burlington and Ann (Wendy) of Greely and his grandchildren Jordan, Emily, Julia, and Lindsay. He is also survived by his brother John (Joyce) of Pennsylvania. Son of Grace and father Roy, born in London, UK, he came to Canada in 1928. Living in several cities in Quebec and Ontario, he graduated from Glebe Collegiate in Ottawa. Bob completed a tour with the 428 (Ghost) Squadron, 6 Group in Middleton, St. George, England, leaving the services as a Squadron Leader with a DFC. He will be deeply missed by surviving air force mates Bruce Betcher, Dougie Douglas, Bill (Red) Brown, Bill Kruse, Chuck Carter, and Frank Ditchburn. During his working life he was employed with several companies including Tremco, Imperial Oil and ITT/Tyco Grinnell before retiring in 1990 in Burlington, Ontario. Bob enjoyed his home and followed the fortunes of the Canadian Football League Ottawa Roughriders and the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs. Active until recently, he enjoyed playing golf with Marion and other friends. The family would like to thank Dr. S. Lal of the Manotick Medical Centre, staff of Barrhaven Manor for their support and kindness shown to our father in his final months and days. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry , 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Monday, April 3, 2006 at 11am. Private interment Beechwood cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Helen G. White - 03/30/2006
Peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 in her 66th year. Beloved wife of the late Alvin White. Loving mother of Bonnie (Donnie Lively), Roger, David, Wendy (David), Dawn (Russell). Cherished grandmother of Crystal (James), Amanda (Robbie), Miranda, Billy, Melissa, Wynter, Jennifer, Jimmy, Brandon and Daniel. Adored sister of Eleanor (Graham Stephensen). Dear niece of Verna Jenzan and Florence Prosser. Predeceased by her special uncles Ernie and Earl Clarke. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Friday, March 31, from 7-9pm. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April 1 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
Verla Winges - 03/31/2006
At home on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, Verla Winges of Ottawa, in her 93rd year. Loving mother of Judith Galloway (Keith) of Ottawa and Susan Winges of Vancouver, BC. Cherished Nan to Neil and Heather (Eric). Dear sister of Nola, Helen, Marion (Max) and Jim (Joan). Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, on Sunday, April 2 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, April 3 at 1pm. Interment at Beechwood cemetery.
Xiaofeng YANG - 04/10/2006
Suddenly and tragically on April 3, 2006 at the age of 48. Predeceased by her mother Yifeng Zhang. Survived by her loving husband Lisheng Du and son David. Remembered with deep affection by her father Chengmin Yang, brother Xiaoming Yang, sister Xiao-Hui Yang, and her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Xiaofeng contributed to society as a medical doctor in China for ten years, and to cancer research and health care in Canada for fourteen years. Xiaofeng was wholeheartedly devoted and caring towards all family members and her friends. She loved life as evidenced by her cooking, gardening, bicycling, swimming, angling, skiing and by her participation in her community association. She possessed a happy disposition, and had a positive influence on all around her, both at home and in her work. She was hardworking, and was never afraid of a challenge. She was always considerate, and willing to offer help to all who needed it. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Thursday, April 13 from 9 to 9:50 am. The funeral service will be held at 10 am in the Chapel followed by a reception at the McGarry Family Reception Centre from 11 am to noon. Private interment. Those wishing to make donations may do so in Xiaofeng's memory to a charity of their choice.
Lyle Orville Anderson - 08/31/2006
Lyle Orville Anderson
Senior Vice President TD Waterhouse
Tragically in Lexington, Kentucky on Sunday, August 27, 2006 at the age of 55. Beloved son of the late Orville Anderson and the late Fern Gardiner. Dear father of Alexander Orville Anderson (Erin) and Melanie Dawn Anderson. Cherished brother of Arvalla Anderson Groulx (Richard), Delaney Anderson Fudge (Eric) and Derek Reiners (Vivian); and step-dad Ben Reiners. Uncle Lyle will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews: Renée Michelle, Kris, Nathan, Connor and Sean. The Memorial Service will be held at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 11am
