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Former Ottawa Fire Department Mechanic Steve Vanslot passed away.

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces Steve’s sudden passing on Friday, January 27, 2023, in his 85th year. He leaves behind...

ROFFA member/former Deputy Fire Chief Garry Clarke passed away suddenly

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce his passing, on January 21st, 2023, in his 85th year. He was the deeply loved and...

Louise Quinn, wife of ROFFA member Tom Quinn passed away

QUINN, Louise Suzanne (née Séguin) October 24, 1945 – January 9, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved...

ROFFA member/former OFD Firefighter Ken Harrison passed away

Obituary of Kenneth Harrison After a wonderful fulfilling 90 years, Ken Harrison passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute after

Elaine Lytle, wife of the late ROFFA member Herb Lytle passed away at age 82

Lytle, Elaine (nee Bell) Passed away peacefully in hospital on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late...

ROFFA member/former Captain Lorne Watters passed away at age 89

Surrounded by family on Monday October 31, 2022, in his 90th year. Son of the late William Henry and Cecilia (nee Whalen). Beloved...

Mrs Ethel Gelineau passed away

She was the mother of ROFFA member Gil J. Gelineau and Michael Gelineau, Grandmother to active OFS members Gil E. Gelineau and Mike...

ROFFA member/former Chief of Fire Prevention (Nepean) John Verney passed away

John passed away peacefully in hospital on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the age of 78. Will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Nora...

Catherine McCormick, wife of the late ROFFA member/OFS Executive Officer Don McCormick passed away

McCORMICK, Catherine (nee Carmanico) Peacefully, Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving...

Al Murphy passed away, he was the son of Carine Murphy and the late OFD District Chief Frank Murphy

Alan Charles Murphy of Wakefield, Quebec passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the age 64. Much loved son of Carine Murphy (née...

Maureen Renaud, wife of ROFFA member Peter Renaud passed away at age 71

Maureen Ann Renaud (née Dell) 1950 - 2022 Maureen Ann Renaud, passed away peacefully in hospital, surrounded by family, on Wednesday,...

ROFFA member/former OFD Captain Peter Raymond passed away

He was the father of ROFFA member Bruce Raymond. RAYMOND, Peter George Surrounded by his loving family, Peter George Raymond passed away...

Margaret Moffatt, wife of the late ROFFA member David Moffatt passed away

Margaret Lucy Moffatt 1939 - 2022 It is with sadness the family announces the passing of Margaret, peacefully on Thursday September 8,...

ROFFA member/former OFD Captain Steve Helman passed away

He passed away on September 5, 2022. A private ceremony for the family is being planned.

ROFFA member/former Platoon Chief Tim Orton passed away at age 62

Following a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Tim’s illness and death will be recognized as a work-related cancer. Funeral...

ROFFA member/ former Firefighter Brian D. Smith passed away

Peacefully on Friday August 26, 2022, Brian Smith at the age of 66. Loving husband of Sheila (Quinn). Proud father to Sheena (David),...

ROFFA member/retired Captain Gordon Moore passed away at age 57

Gordon Moore, 57, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer August 4, 2022 peacefully at home. Loving husband to Rhonda Wilson...

ROFFA member/former Platoon Chief Grant Hayward passed away yesterday at age 77

More details will be posted as soon as they become available.

Firefighter and father of two Jeff Dean dies in Arnprior skydiving tragedy

As the result of a skydiving accident, Jeff passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the age of 47. Loving husband of Melissa and...

ROFFA member/former Captain Ken Truscott passed away

Ken Truscott, born October 3, 1943 in Vancouver, passed away peacefully at the Carleton Place Hospital on April 11, 2022 surrounded by...