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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

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Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

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Obituaries

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Bucky Warren — obituary

Warren, Robert Eric “Bucky” A husband, a father, a grandfather, a friend, and an amazing father in law. Passed away suddenly at the Almonte General Hospital with his loving wife by...

George Stewart — obituary

Stewart, Lloyd George It is with great sadness that we announce George’s unexpected passing on June 13, 2026. He died peacefully with Cynthia by his side holding his hand. He is...

Marilyn Smith — obituary

Smith, Marilyn Eileen Nov. 11, 1953 – June 4, 2026 Died peacefully in her sleep, in her 73rd year, at home near Almonte, Ontario, where she lived since 1997 with brother...

Stuart Hurdis – obituary

HURDIS  STUART ALEXANDER Peacefully in hospital at Almonte, early Friday morning, February 15, 2013. Stuart Hurdis of Clayton, age 73 years. Beloved husband of Mary (nee; Larocque/McIntosh).  Much loved...

Hubert Beekman – obituary

BEEKMAN HUBERTUS ALOYSIUS “Hubert”   Peacefully in hospital at Carleton Place on Thursday, February 7, 2013 surrounded by the love of his family. Hubert Beekman of Almonte, in his...

André Caron – obituary

CARON LUCIEN ANDRÉ In hospital at Almonte on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. André Caron of Almonte, age 70 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Wilkinson. Only brother of Ron...

Rick Ford – obituary

FORD, RICHARD GEORGE "RICK" Passed away suddenly with his loving family by his side at the Almonte General Hospital on February 5, 2013. Rick Ford of Almonte,...

James Stanley – obituary

James, Glenn Stanley Passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, 2013. Glenn James of Almonte, in his 78th year Husband and best friend for over fifty years...

Sadie Perfitt – obituary

PERFITT SADIE EMILY LORETTA (Life Member of the Almonte Legion Ladies Auxiliary - Branch 240) Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital...

Norah Wark – obituary

Wark Norah Colleen Passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 24, 2013 at the Almonte General Hospital. Norah (nee Fergusson) of Almonte, in her 71st...

Margaret Turner – obituary

TURNER MARGARET (Veteran WW II, Lt. R.N., R. C. A., Public Health Nurse, Grace Hospital) Gently & peacefully in the evening hours of Sunday, January 20, 2013. Margaret Gamble of...

Carmel Ohlke/Hudson – obituary

OHLKE/HUDSON CARMEL HELENA Passed away peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Carmel Currie of Almonte, age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Hudson and...

Shirley Watson – obituary

WATSON SHIRLEY MARIE   Peacefully in Almonte Country Haven on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Shirley Kells of Almonte, age 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Bert Watson and dearly...

Helen Cameron – obituary

CAMERON, HELEN W.                                     (R.C.A.F.  1942-1946) Passed away peacefully on...

Joey Paquette – obituary

PAQUETTE JOSEPH RAYMOND “Joey”   It is with broken hearts that Ed and Laurie Paquette (nee: Farrell) inform their friends and community of the sudden passing of...

Betty Barrie – obituary

BARRIE, ELIZABETH (Betty)  Peacefully in Almonte General Hospital on Monday, January 1, 2013 at the age of 87. Beloved wife for 66 years of William Barrie....

Jim Kerr – obituary

KERR JAMES DAVID “JIM”  Passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on January 1, 2013 at the Fairview Manor in Almonte, ON. Jim Kerr Raised...

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