All Obituaries

Wayne Amos Munro January 15, 1948 – April 24, 2024 At home surrounded by his family on April 24, 2024. Much loved husband and best friend of Ruth Munro (nee Scott) for 52 years. Cherished and devoted father of Matthew Munro (Shannon) and Shannon Link (Kendall). Proud and loving Poppa of Marie-Josee Roy, Molly Munro, Ella Munro and Oliver Link. Brother of Ethan Cassell (Faye), Willis Munro (Glenda), Doral Munro (Shannon), and Terri Munro (Debbie). Survived by his aunts Beryl Robinson...

Julian, R. Bruce (December 21, 1942 – March 8, 2024) It is with heavy hearts that we the family of R. “Bruce” Julian wish to announce his peaceful passing, on March 8th, 2024, after a brief illness, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, at the age of 81. Bruce was born in Scotland, to James and Kathleen (Suffling) Julian. Bruce was a resident of Straffordville and formerly of Carleton Place, Ontario. Over his working years, Bruce was employed as a technical...

    Udo Hochgeschurz Just short of his 82nd Birthday, we said goodbye to our much loved "Opi" on March 24th, 2024 when he left us peacefully while asleep after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Elizabeth Hochgeschurz, he leaves behind his wife and true partner in life of 57 years, Heide Hochgeschurz (Hundert), his son Eric and daughter-in-law Colleen (McCarthy), and granddaughters Carina and Katelyn, as well as his cousins,...

    Kenneth “John” Tombs October 20, 1929 – February 2, 2024 It is with deep sadness that the family of John Tombs announce his passing on Friday, February 2nd, at the Carleton Place Hospital, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 94. John was predeceased by the love of his life, wife Marg, his parents Les and Anne Tombs, siblings Barbara Montgomery (Donnie), Chuck Tombs (Arlie), brother-in-law Eric Robertson (Irene), sisters-in-law Lola Baker and Betty...

    Donna Louise Howell (nee Athrens) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our small but mighty cowgirl Donna Howell on Sunday, April 7th in her 65th year, Beloved wife of Richard Howell. Cherished mother of Jessika (Ali) and Lori (Laura). Loving grandmother of Addison, Avery, Archer and Aaliyah. Beloved daughter of Bud and Jean. Much loved sister to Craig (Susan) and Kevin (Terry-Lynn).  Beloved daughter-in-law of Ross and Joan. Cherished...

    James Robert “Jim” Strickland March 22, 1926 – April 6, 2024 Jim passed away very peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the age of 98. Jim was predeceased by his first wife and mother of his children, Elizabeth Jane Strickland, and his eldest stepson Keith (Holly). Jim is survived by his son James Strickland (Lynne), wife Teresa Pieper Strickland, grand-daughters Meghan (Trey) and Nicole (Andrew), stepson...

    Frank Jeremiah Thompson With sad hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Frank Jeremiah Thompson on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Elizabeth "Beth" (McLean), daughter Shanna, granddaughter Aria, along with his brothers Aubrey and Roger Thompson. Frank was a stoic man, who loved his family. He enjoyed the outdoors, deer hunting and fishing. You could catch him...

    Terry Allen Smith June 8, 1960~April 5, 2024  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden, unexpected passing of Terry Smith in the early morning of Friday, April 5, 2024. Terry was an amazing person with a contagious optimistic outlook on life. He filled every room with happiness and joy, as he loved living in the present.  Predeceased by his parents, Vivian Smith and William ‘Bill’ Smith (Francine). He will be deeply missed by...

  Shelagh Murdoch Shelagh left us on Monday, April 1st. Leaving a hole that she filled with her quiet kindness and humor. She will be missed, especially by her husband, David, daughters Sarah Murdoch (Rene Cherrie) and Heather Mirizzi (Antonio) and sister-in-law Maureen Ferry.  She was so happy to have had the opportunity to go home for a few days and visit with her friends and neighbours. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm at 134 Linn...

    Janet Kerry (nee MacGregor) August 5,1953 – March 27,2024 Peacefully with family by her side on the morning of Wednesday, March 27,2024 at the age of 70, Janet Evelyn MacGregor passed away at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital. Loving and devoted mother to Terra Whitehead (Jason) and Breann (Chad Webster), and adoring Nana of Briar (Alex), Jaylynn, Cooper and Brynnlee. Beloved sister to Murray (Linda), Joyce (Donald) McRae, Ross...