OBITUARY LISTING

Ailene Anne Tompkins

Ailene Anne Tompkins

Oct 18, 2024

Tompkins, Ailene Anne – passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Friday, October 18, 2024. 

Ailene Tompkins (nee Hurren) of Petawawa, wife and best-friend of 61 years to George Tompkins. Devoted mother of Karen Anne Tompkins (Karen Bernard) and Ron Tompkins (Kim). Daughter of the late Roy and Violet Hurren (nee Dicker). Sister of Jean Johnson (Doug) and Mary Ellen...

Sue Ann Mary Rantz

Sue Ann Mary Rantz

Oct 17, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Sue Ann Mary Rantz (McGrath), surrounded by her loving family, after a lengthy illness and courageous battle. 

Dearly loved by her husband of 61 years, Richard Rantz; and her children, Debra (Michael Blanchfield), Richard (Brenda) and Jennifer. Devoted grandmother of Megan Rantz, and Dylan and Alex Moore. 

Daughter of the late Alda McGrath (Langevin)...

Elmer William Emile Schauer

Elmer William Emile Schauer

Oct 17, 2024

Passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the age of 95 years at Riverview Heights.

Elmer Schauer of Pembroke, husband of Lois Schauer (nee Griffiths) and by first marriage the late Darleen Schauer (nee Roesler). Father of Mark (Patricia) and Bruce (Sharon). Grandfather of Colin and the late Brandon; Timothy (Whitney) and Bradley. Son of the late William and Augusta Schauer...

Mitchell Stillman

Mitchell Stillman

Oct 15, 2024

In hospital on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 at the age of 69 with his loving wife, Patti Stillman (nee Thrasher) by his side. 

Mitch has been reunited with son Nick after missing him greatly for 19 years. They are undoubtedly off hunting, fishing and 4-wheeling. Mitch loved and was loved by his wife of 43 years, his best friend Patti. Together...

Linda Joan Slack

Linda Joan Slack

Oct 8, 2024

SLACK, Linda Joan – passed away at Marianhill in Pembroke, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the age of 74 years.

Linda Slack of Petawawa, beloved daughter of the late James Stallard and Helena Bird (nee Blaquiere). Cherished sister of Gail Yunace (Frank), Nova-Scotia; George Galbraith (Lisbeth), Denmark; & Roxanne Dodsworth (Neil), New-Brunswick Mother of Ronald Slack (Corina) & Scott Slack....

Kathryn 'Katie' O'Hara

Kathryn 'Katie' O'Hara

Oct 8, 2024

O’HARA, Kathryn “Katie” – passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, a day before her 61st birthday. 

 Katie O’Hara (nee Brisson) of Pembroke, beloved wife and best-friend of Tommy O’Hara. Dedicated mother to Joe O’Hara. Daughter of Patricia Brisson (nee Kelly) and the late Raymond Brisson. Grandmother to Ryan and Cole O'Hara. Predeceased by her brother...

Myrtle Alma Gust

Myrtle Alma Gust

Oct 7, 2024

Myrtle Alma Gust (née Zoschke) - Passed away peacefully at Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke, on October 7, 2024, at the age of 95.

Beloved wife of the late Elmer Gust and dearly loved mother of Sandra Gust Docken (Peter), Judy Tomlinson (Elvin), Wilma Gust (Ian), Janice Gust (Chris), and Donna Duffin (Shaun). Much-loved "Grandma Myrt" to Sara (Trevor), Eban (Aviva), Levi (Amanda),...

Sheila May Jonas

Sheila May Jonas

Oct 5, 2024

Peacefully passed away in her sleep at Marianhill, Pembroke on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in her 74th year. 

Cherished daughter of the late Herbert Jonas and the late Helen Jonas (née Redman). She was predeceased by her infant sister Betty Jonas. She is lovingly remembered by her dear brothers Bruce Jonas (Mary Lou) and Dave Jonas (Maureen). She will be deeply...

Jacqueline Sue Gulliver

Jacqueline Sue Gulliver

Oct 5, 2024

GULLIVER, Jacqueline “Jackie” Sue – passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the age of 83 years.

Jaqueline “Jackie” Gulliver (nee Marson) was a devoted mother to Michael Gulliver (Janet) of Petawawa and Dennis Gulliver (Sheila Plakholm) of Pembroke. She was a proud grandmother to Caitlin Fitzpatrick (Grant), Kelsey Parker (Daniel), and Michaela...

Lois Mary Hopkins

Lois Mary Hopkins

Oct 3, 2024

HOPKINS, Lois Mary (nee Gust) Passed away peacefully in the Ottawa General Hospital with her two children by her side on October 3, 2024, at the age of 95 years. 

Lois Hopkins of Petawawa was the dearly loved wife and very best friend of the late Len Hopkins (former Member of Parliament). Loving and cherished mother of Sherri Lynne Hopkins (David...

Holly Ann Margaret Carter

Holly Ann Margaret Carter

Oct 1, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Holly Ann Margaret Carter (née Bergeron) of Pembroke on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at the age of 63. Born in Marathon, Ontario, she was the beloved daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Iwasiuk (née Wissian).

Holly was a loving mother to Amanda Meharrie of Ottawa and a cherished Nan to her grandchildren:...

Garbo Greta Bucholtz

Garbo Greta Bucholtz

Sep 25, 2024

Garbo Greta Bucholtz (Retired Teacher and Farmer)- passed away at Miramichi Lodge on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the age of 89 years, as the angels opened the pearly gates and welcomed her with open arms.

Garbo Bucholtz (nee John) of Pembroke, wife of the late Eldon Bucholtz. Loved, cherished and dedicated mother of Kim Sheppard (Craig), Pembroke, ON and Penny...

Lorraine Elizabeth Radke

Lorraine Elizabeth Radke

Sep 24, 2024

With love and sadness, we announce the passing of Lorraine Elizabeth Radke in Pembroke at the age of 62 on September 24th, 2024.

Beloved mom of Jess Ring (Dave McKenney)

Dear daughter of Arthur Radke and Mathilde Radke.

Cherished sister of Frank Radke (Tracy) and Dave Radke (Cathy).

Loved aunt of Dylan Radke and Emily Radke, Kyle Radke.

Anyone who had the privilege of knowing...

Harvey John Forrest

Harvey John Forrest

Sep 22, 2024

FORREST, Harvey John – was called home on Sunday, September 22, 2024 in his 89th year.

Harvey Forrest of Pembroke, beloved husband of 64 years to Myrtle Forrest (nee Plath). Admired father of Andrew Forrest, California and Blair Forrest (Darlene), Whitewater Region. Survived by sister Vera Chlow (Roger), New Brunswick and predeceased by brother Hugh Forrest. Remembered by nieces and nephews.

Memorial...

Victoria Margaret Amikons

Victoria Margaret Amikons

2024

Victoria Amikons – passed away tragically September 21, 2024 at the age of 30 years. 

Victoria loved and was so proud of her children Dominic and Annabelle Amikons. Left to mourn are her parents Nicola Ristau, Eldon Blaedow and Derrick Amikons; siblings Samantha Ristau, Dakota Blaedow and Elizabeth Blaedow; and grandparents Billy Logan, Nancy Amikons and Sandra Levely. Predeceased by grandparents...

Harold Ronald Yahnke

Harold Ronald Yahnke

Sep 21, 2024

YAHNKE, Harold Ronald – passed away unexpectedly at the Pembroke Region Hospital on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in his 85th year. 

Harold Yahnke of Pembroke, predeceased by father Daniel Yahnke, mother Lila and stepfather Albert Schwindt. Brother of Barbara Habraken (Martin) and Edward Yahnke (Carol). Uncle to Colleen, Danny & Susan and Angie & Corey, as well as many great-nieces and...

Laurence Joseph Parson

Laurence Joseph Parson

Sep 19, 2024

PARSON, Laurence Joseph – went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 91 years. 

Laurence Parson of Pembroke, dearly loved husband of 60 years to Lynda Parson (nee Winter). Dear father of Grant Parson and the late Shane Parson. Son of the late John and Evelina Parson (nee Chaput). Brother of Jean...

Michael 'Mick' Kennedy

Michael 'Mick' Kennedy

Sep 7, 2024

Passed away suddenly, yet peacefully with his sons by his side on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the age of 65 years.

Mick Kennedy of Bells Corners, formerly of Pembroke, left to mourn are his sons Adam Kennedy (Crystal), Kanata and Ian Kennedy (Gianna), Halifax, Nova Scotia. Son of the late Robert and Drusilla Kennedy (nee Broome). Brother of Susan Timm...

Dr. Tina Zaleski

Dr. Tina Zaleski

Sep 3, 2024

With love and sadness, we announce the passing of Dr. Tina Zaleski in Pembroke at the age of 61. She leaves behind her parents, Ron Zaleski and Carrol Young, her sister Katherine Dockendorff (Huntley), her niece Shelby Dockendorff, nephew Wesley Dockendorff, many friends, her amazing team at the Stafford Animal Hospital, and her loyal dog Dudley.

Tina’s passion in life was...

Gerhard 'Gerry' Henseler

Gerhard 'Gerry' Henseler

Aug 29, 2024

Passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the age of 91 years. 

Gerry Henseler, a resident of Ottawa but called Petawawa home for several decades, beloved husband of Elaine Henseler (nee Wegner). Father of Michael Henseler (Cathy), Barrhaven; and Susan Persaud (David), Woodlawn. Grandfather of Allie Henseler; and Luke & Megan Persaud. Son of the...