Obituaries

March 5, 1937 – January 15, 2025 We are sad to share that Hugh Schooley passed away at home on January 15, 2025. He had been living with pulmonary fibrosis for years. Hugh Oliver Schooley was born in Peterborough, Ontario and moved with his family to Ottawa in his teens. It is there that he met and married his highschool ... continue reading

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Greg with his wife of 67 years by his side on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the age of 92. Cherished husband of Verna Barr. Dear Dad of Robert (Karen), Paul (Miran), Doug and Steven (Shauna). Proud and loving Grandpa of Laurel (Devon Cuddihey), Paige, Mitchell, Devon, Davis, Bennett, ... continue reading

February 6th, 1940 – January 13th, 2025 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Leckie Sheppard (nee Mackay) on January 13th, 2025 after a long battle with dementia. Predeceased by husband, Bruce Sheppard; parents, Charlie and Mabel Mackay; sister, Ann Gifford; and grandson, Stephen Sheppard. Janet was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia. She obtained her ... continue reading

May 19, 1949 – January 12, 2025 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Madawaska Valley Hospice, in the afternoon of Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 75. Loving father of Dean (Tanya), Jason (Christine) and Tracie.Grandfather of Nadya, Marek, Kaden, Reegan, Cale, Griffin, Brooke, Josh, Cheyenne, Daniel, Jake, and Maddie. He is survived by his step-father, ... continue reading

Passed away peacefully, with the love of family and friends surrounding him, at Marianhill Hospice on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the age of 66 years. Michael Farr of Pembroke, son of the late Foy E. Farr and the late Norma Farr (nee Rollins). Brother of Dennis Farr (late Sue), Chalk River; Gayle Watters (late Jim), Sudbury; late Robert Farr ... continue reading

Passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, with his loving family by his side on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the age of 74 years. Terry Hampel of Petawawa, husband of Shirley Hampel (nee Schwantz). Beloved father of Erin Hampel. Son of the late Melbourne and Phyllis Hampel (nee Risto). Brother of Grant Hampel (late Val), Blake Hampel (Marilyn) and Tracy Hampel. ... continue reading