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DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA Member Brian Brûlé Passed away
Born: June 10, 1944 Joined OFD: May 10,1965 Retired: June 30, 1999 Died: October 15, 2025 BRÛLÉ, Paul Brian Wayne June 10, 1944-October 15, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Lieutenant Brian Brûlé- Ottawa Fire Services, peacefully at his home at the age of 81, with his loving wife Vicki (Leafloor) by his side. Brian was the proud father of Paul, Anna Marie (Richard Clarke), Sandra (Chris Carter) and the cherished grandfather of Leah, Ro


DEATH NOTICE: Mary Lascelles, mother of ROFFA members Brian and Tom Lascelles, as well as grandmother to active Firefighter Sean Lascelles
Lascelles (Corkery), Mary Helena December 10, 1934-October 4, 2025 Mary passed away peacefully on October 4th at the age of 90,...


DEATH NOTICE: Gail Russell, wife of ROFFA member Don Russell passed away.
Gail Russell (nee Longchamps)July 9, 1942 – September 28, 2025 With sadness, the family announces that Gail passed away peacefully at...


DEATH NOTICE: Hartley Sommerville, son of ROFFA member Mike Sommerville passed unexpectedly at age 26
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Hartley Joseph Sommerville on September 22, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario,...


DEATH NOTICE: Denis Gauvin, father of Captain Dan Gauvin (active OFS member) passed away
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Denis Gaston Gauvin announces his passing on September 12, 2025, at the age of 82. Denis was...


DEATH NOTICE: The wife of former Firefighter Chris Sanders passed away tragically on Tuesday Sept 9th.
Samantha Sanders May 15, 1967 - Sept 09, 2025 It is with broken hearts we share that Samantha Alice Sanders (née Lie), age 58, of Ottawa,...


DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA MEMBER/FORMER CAPTAIN JOHN CHAPMAN PASSED AWAY.
Born: April 4, 1944 Joined OFD; May 3, 1965 Retired: Died: August 13, 2025 It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of...


DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA member/former Cumberland Chief of Fire Prevention André (Andy) Briere passed away
Born: June 12, 1941 Joined CFD as volunteer in 1965 and full time in 1975 Retired: 2001 Died: August 9, 2025 It is with profound sadness...


DEATH NOTICE: Sharon Clarke, mother of OFS Training Officer James Tickell and Firefighter Matthew Tickell passed away.
It is with deep, deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Lenna (Sherri) Sharon Clarke, born in Belleville, Ontario on the...


DEATH NOTICE: Captain Rick Young of the Winchester Fire Dept passed away (LODD)
Although Rick wasn’t an Ottawa Firefighter, he was well known in the community, as well as his role through the Ontario Fire Marshall....


DEATH NOTICE: Heather Bond, wife of Firefighter Chuck Bond passed away at age 46
It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Heather Anna Bond (nee Campbell) on June 16, 2025 in her...


DEATH NOTICE: Raymond L’Abbé, father of ROFFA member Mark L’Abbé passed away
L’ABBÉ, Raymond Delmore (Retired Carpenter) March 3, 1937 – July 4, 2025 With great sadness, the family regrets to inform you that...


Richard Lacelle, father of LT Phil Lacelle and grandfather of Camren Lacelle passed away.
Richard JOHN LACELLE 26 January 1939 - 17 June 2025 Obituary Overview In Loving Memory It is with heavy hearts that we announce the...


DEATH NOTICES: Carol Thurston, mother of firefighter Warren Thurston (Station 73) passed away.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Carol Thurston, after a battle with cancer. Cherished wife of Neil...


DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA member/former GFD Captain Rolland Gauthier passed away.
Born: 1937 Joined GFD: 1960 Retired: 1996 Deceased: June 11, 2025 On June 11 , Rolland, of Orléans, passed away peacefully, surrounded by...


DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA member/former Captain John Jamieson passed away
Born: January 24, 1948 Joined OFD: September 1, 1971 Retired: October 31, 2002 Died: June 3, 2025 Retired Captain, Ottawa Fire...


Death Notice: Jacqueline Backs, wife of ROFFA member Raymond Backs passed away.
With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of Jacqueline Backs (née Lacroix). Beloved wife of 52 years to Raymond Backs,...


Death Notice: ROFFA member and former Gloucester Firefighter/ Public Education Officer Richard Maisonneuve passed away.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Maisonneuve on April 28, 2025 at the age of 82. He was the son of the late...


DEATH NOTICE: Former OFD Firefighter Kenneth Ashley passed away
Born: February 17, 1938 Joined OFD: August 20, 1957 Retired: December 31, 1969 Died; April 10, 2025 Kenneth Lloyd Ashley, 87,...


DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA member/former Captain Robert (Bob) Tremblay passed away today following a courageous battle with cancer
Born: February 29, 1940 Joined OFD: January 4, 1960 Retired: January 31, 2000 Deceased: March 13, 2025 As per the wishes of Bob’s widow...
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