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DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA member Douglas J.D. Lancaster, father of ROFFA member/Former DC Ward Lancaster passed away
Doug was the first ever Deputy Fire Chief of the Cumberland Township Fire Dept. Born: October 02, 1928 Joined CFD: 1947 Retired: October...


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...


DEATH NOTICE: Cairine Murphy, wife of the late ROFFA member/OFD District Chief (March 4, 2003) passed away.
Cairine Murphy passed recently, surrounded with love.Preceded by many loved ones, her wonderful husband Frank, adored son Al, loving...


DEATH NOTICE: Fred Grakist, father of Platoon Chief Scott Grakist (B Platoon) passed away.
Fred Grakist 1930 - 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Dad, Fred Grakist, on February 25, 2025 at...


DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA member Gerry Moore passed away at age 69.
Born: January 15, 1956 Joined NFD: Retired: Died: February 15, 2025 It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Gerry...
DEATH NOTICE: Steven Sheehan, son of ROFFA member Jim Sheehan passed away
January 7, 1957- February 10, 2025 After a short illness Steven passed away in hospital on Monday, February 10, 2025. Beloved son of...


DEATH NOTICE: Brice Cruikshank, brother of ROFFA member Kevin Cruikshank passed away
1946 – 2025 Brice passed away in hospital on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born on July 8th, 1946 in Venosta, Quebec, son of Walter...
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