Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Ila Purcell (nee Neumann) of Pembroke, beloved wife of the late James “Jim” Purcell. Dear mother of Tanya (late Rick) Limoges, Tyson (Diane) Purcell and Troy (Jo-Ann) Purcell, all of Pembroke. Cherished Nan to Kristen Purcell, Jodie (Brad) Lafave, ... continue reading

November 16, 1929 ~ September 12, 2021 Sylvester Stanley Afelskie of Cobden, Ontario passed away peacefully in Renfrew Hospice on Sunday, September 12th, in his 92nd year after a brief but stoic battle with pancreatic cancer. Sylvester Afelskie, loving husband for 63 years of Anna Afelskie, nee Burchat, who predeceased him in December of 2020. Proud father of Gerard (Bev) ... continue reading

August 7, 1967 – September 11, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our cherished Johnny.John was born on August 7, 1967 in Oakville, Ontario to Frances “Fran” (nee Higgerty) and John Lussier. They relocated to Ottawa in 1975. John is survived by his beloved mother, Fran Lussier, brother, Frank, adored niece, Lauren, and ... continue reading

September 29, 1938 – September 10, 2021 Lorna Elsie Roesner passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew at the age of 82. Beloved daughter of the late Otto and Martha (Gutzeit) Roesner. Lorna was a retired school teacher and resident of Eganville for over 50 years. She will be missed and loved by friends ... continue reading

July 28, 1935 – September 1, 2021 With sadness we announce the passing of Willard Kargus. Born on July 28, 1935 to Wesley and Matilda Kargus and passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 with family by his side at the Pembroke Regional Hospital at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Marlene Kargus (Brohart) and dear father of John ... continue reading

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the peaceful passing of Ursula on September 9, 2021, age 76 at her home in Oakville after a courageous battle with cancer. The loving wife of the late Ambrose for over 40 years, and cherished mother of David (Leanne) and Jen (Wendy) and beloved grandmother of Piper. Dearly loved ... continue reading