All Obituaries

  John Edmond Coburn 1956 - 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce that John passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday April 29, 2024, at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband to Debbie (Robertson). Loving and devoted father to Ashley (Paul) and Brady (Kenzie). John will be dearly missed by his wife who was his best friend and companion of over forty years. John's greatest achievement in life was his children who he was so very proud of and whom he...

Edward Smith (September 28, 1933 – April 28, 2024) Born Island Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland  Died, Carleton Place, Ontario With his sweetheart Nellie by his side, Ed slipped away on April 28, after fighting valiantly to stay with the family he so deeply cherished. While we will never fill the huge void he leaves with his passing, we know that the love he gave us all will never end, and he will be in our hearts forever through his stories, his smiles, and those wonderful...

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...

GARDINER, Shawn Francis May 8, 1966 - April 22, 2024  Unexpectedly at home on Monday April 22, 2024, at the age of 57 years. Beloved husband of Sherry (Foote). Loving father of Erin and Kelly (Michael). Cherished son of Tom and Connie Gardiner and loving brother of Lyman (Doris), Laurie (Patti) and Charlene. Predeceased by Lee. Survived by his in-laws Robert and Bonnie Foote, sisters-in-law Jill (Blair) and Stephanie, and his many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by all of...

    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...