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David Joseph Paul Shields
April 20, 1932 - November 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Joseph Paul Shields at the age of 92. Born in Ottawa on April 20, 1932, to Allan and Mary Shields, David passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at the Viva Barrhaven Retirement Home.
David is survived by his children Colleen (David Macdonell), Stephen (Angela), and Gregory (Yulia); his grandchildren Caitlin, Scott, Julia, Cameron, Liam, Gregory, Sydney, Aiden, and Allan; and his great-grandchildren Amelia and Declan, who will deeply miss their Poppa. He is also survived by his brother Peter and sister Patricia Jane, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved son Gordon (Rhonda), his brother John, and sister Carole Bowman.
David had a lifelong passion for sports, excelling as both a football player and a referee, officiating at all levels, including the CFL. His contributions to the sport were recognized with national awards and co-authoring the Canadian Amateur Football Rule Book. He was also an avid golfer who cherished time on the course.
Professionally, David was a printer by trade and served as the local president of the Graphic Arts International Union. Known for his fairness and formidable negotiation skills, he earned respect from both members and employers alike.
David’s larger-than-life personality, witty quips, and wry grin will be dearly missed by his family and friends. His family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the Viva Barrhaven Retirement Home for their kindness and support over the past six years.
A private family interment will take place at Capital Memorial Gardens in December, with a celebration of life to follow in 2025.
LAVOY, William James 'Bill' - Passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the age of 80.
He loved a good laugh and a good game of golf, and was still courting his wife of 50 years, Bonita (nee Seigel).
Bill leaves two sons, Rick and Kerry (Debbie nee Kaspardlov), 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Predeceased by parents John and Marion Lavoy and brothers Durward and Wilson. Survived by sister Edna Mackey (of McArthurs Mills).
He worked 32 years for Bell Canada. A kind, patient and resourceful man, Bill enjoyed meeting new friends along the way.
A Celebration of Bill's life with friends and family in his honour will be held at Hamilton Hall, 148 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Saturday, March 5th from 2 to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome, and bring your sense of humour.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Hearing Society would be appreciated.
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LOWE, Shirley Margaret - Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Monday, February 29, 2016 in her 69th year.
Loving mother of Brenda (Todd Whyte), David (Temple) Jansen. Cherished grandmother of Makayla, Mackenzie, Nicholas and Lily.
Dear sister of Ross (Janet) Lowe and Joyce (Gary Johnston). Predeceased by her parents Frank and Gertrude Lowe and by her sisters Audrey and Sheila.
Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
The family wishes to thank Sharon Ilan and Gail Ritchie for their compassion, care and friendship during this difficult time.
Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home on Thursday, March 3rd from 10 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 12 pm. Interment to follow.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Calvary Bible Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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COBURN, Jonathan David 'Ab' - Passed away suddenly, as the result of an accident on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the age of 33 years.
Jon 'Ab' Coburn of Pembroke, dearly loved son of Hélène (nee Raymond) (Bob Kennedy) & the late David Coburn.
Dear brother of Mark Coburn (Jennifer), and uncle of Ashlynn. Cherished grandson of Rose Raymond (Pius) & the late Edward Raymond; and the late Leonard & Selma Coburn.
Also survived by girlfriend Kristal Graham, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins & close personal friends.
Respecting Jonathan's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held in the spring.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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MARANTA, Oswald - Peacefully at Champlain Residence on Monday, February 29, 2016, at the age of 84.
Oswald left Switzerland and settled in Canada to raise his family. Predeceased by his parents Johann Maranta and Berta Simath.
Loving husband for over 58 years to Rose. Devoted father of Mark and Brian( Jennifer). Special Nono to Heather, Lisa, Kira and Kera.
Survived by his sister Erna and predeceased by his brother Edgar and sister Irma.
Friends may pay their respects at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Vankleek Hill, Ontario Saturday, March 5th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00p.m in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers In memoriam donations to the Alzheimer Society P.O. Box 1852 Cornwall, Ontario K6H 6N6.
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CULLEN, Max - Mr. Max Cullen at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Monday February 29, 2016 at the age of 89 years.
Beloved husband of the late Sadie (née Young) Cullen. Loved father of Carol Fleming (Rick), Terrill Cullen (Caroline), Pamela Silmser (David), Dale Cullen (Sharron) and the late Soneya Currie (Terry).
Sadly missed by 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Loved son of the late James and Grace (née Sangster) Cullen. Dear brother of Ethel Thomson (late Martin), Jean Goodall (late Hugh), and Harry Cullen (Jean).
Predeceased by his siblings Bobby (Barbara), Norman (Francoise), Neil (late Patricia), Hugh, and Bill (late Ruby).
Resting at the Wilson Funeral Home, Cornwall, Ontario where visitation will be held on Saturday March 12th from 10 AM – 1:45 PM.
Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday March 12th at 2:00 PM. The Reverend Dr. Fred Rennie officiating. Interment to follow at a later date.
If so desired contributions in his memory to Cornwall Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
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FOSTER, William Charles 'Bill' - Suddenly at home as a result of a heart attack on Monday, February 29, 2016 in his 56th year.
Beloved son of Joan and the late John. Loving brother of Bob (Kathy), Peter (Bonnie) and Scott (Diane).
Cherished uncle of Kurtis (Stephanie), Craig (Jessica), Hillary, Brad, Tanner, Shawn and Brandon. Bill will also be missed by many family and friends.
Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean, Ontario on Thursday, March 3rd from 5 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, March 4th at 11a.m, followed by reception.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bill Foster Sports Legacy Award at Rockland High School would be appreciated.
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MORPHY, Nora Ann (nee Johnston) - RN - On Monday, February 29, 2016 in her 90th year.
Predeceased by her husband Arthur W. Morphy.
Loving mother of Elaine MacLean (Robert Peeling), Floyd, James and the late Norine Duhn. Grandmother of Sarah, Amy (Graig), Nicholas, Michael and Evan and great-grandmother of Grace and Avery.
Predeceased by brothers James, William, Lawrence and Joseph.
Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, Ottawa, Ontario on Thursday, March 3rd from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday, March 4th at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
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MONAGHAN, Mona (nee Berthel) - (1922 - 2016) - Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 29, 2016, at the age of 93.
Loving wife of the late Roy Monaghan.
Devoted mother of Mary-Jane Stinson (Lyle), Kathleen, Dorothy Smith (Erin), Patricia McMillan (Randall,) Rosemary Hopewell, Jo-Anne Watson (Zachary), Roy, Kevin (Susan) and Rev. Fr. Gerard Monaghan.
Cherished grandmother of thirty-one grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren.
Beloved sister of Lillian LeClerc and predeceased by Blanche Loney, Claire and Claude Berthel. Mona will be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Friends may pay their respects at the Kelly Funeral Home - Kanata Chapel, Kanata, Ontario on Wednesday, March 2nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and at St. Isidore Church, 1135 March Rd., Kanata, Thursday, March 3rd from 9:30 am until the Mass of Christian Funeral at 11 am.
In addition to Mass Offerings, memorial donations to St.Isidore Church Building Fund appreciated.
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GRAHAM, Marion 'Marnie' - (1957 - 2016) - Passed away on February 29, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario.
Beloved wife of Malcolm. Devoted mother to Kiara Daly-Frey (Adam) and Caelum.
Marnie will be always be cherished by her Mom, Marion Mills, and siblings Kathy Zador (George), Karen Button (Dennis Sparks), Kevin Mills (Valerie), and Kent Mills (Julie Preston).
Marnie was a favourite aunt to Tim Button (Gillian), Lesli Zador (Tom Flinn) , Claire Matthews (Geoff), Lindsay Zador (Glen Coombs), Alex Mills, Alison Mills and Cameron Mills and a Great-Aunt to Brynn and Blythe Matthews, Tristan Button and Connor Coombs.
Marnie will also be fondly remembered by Malcolm’s family in the UK, his mother, Margaret and siblings, Richard, Julie, Francis, Sandra, and Linda.
Marnie was predeceased by her Dad, Frank Mills, and Father-in-law Bill Delaney. Marnie will be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Following her birth in 1957, Marnie was raised in Goderich. Her formative years were spent swimming, boating and fishing.
When her family moved to rural Huron County, Marnie became involved in 4 H and Junior Farmers.
A graduate of Goderich District Collegiate Institute, Marnie pursued post-secondary studies at Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Laurentian, and University of Windsor culminating in a Bachelor of Arts in French and English, and a Bachelor of Education with French as a Second Language.
Her love of language led her to French Immersion courses in Québec at Trois Pistoles, La Pocatière, and Rivière du Loup as well as l’université d’Ottawa and l’université de Nice in France.
Marnie’s teaching career was in Renfrew County with her last teaching years in the Ottawa Carleton District School Board at Jack Donohue Public School.
Marnie and Malcolm met in 1984 and raised Kiara and Caelum in Kanata and Carp. The welcome mat was always out for friends and family and Marnie truly was the ‘perfect’ host - friendly, kind, generous and accommodating.
During their 30 years of marriage, their favourite travels were to southwestern Ontario to holiday with Marnie’s family. The family’s Westie was always along on their road trips.
Loyal and loving, Marnie will be remembered for her twinkling eyes, spirited conversations, perceptive insights and endless curiosity.
Most recently Marnie has benefited from programs and new friendships through the Maplesoft Centre of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and Hospice Care Ottawa.
Friends may pay their respects at Kelly Funeral Home - Kanata Chapel, Kanata, Ontario after 11:00am on Saturday, March 5th.
A Memorial Service for Marnie will follow at 12:00pm, in the Chapel. Interment of the urn in Strathroy, Ontario, at a later date.
Memorial donations to Myeloma Canada, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation (Maplesoft Centre) or Hospice Care Ottawa (Ruddy Shenkman Hospice) are appreciated.
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