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Robert "Bob" Brennan, Father of ROFFA member Terry Brennan passed away on October 20th
Robert Leonard Brennan June 15, 1939 – October 20, 2025 It is with great love and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Robert (Bob) Leonard Brennan on October 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Ottlie Brennan, and his sister, Sister Patricia Brennan. He was the devoted and loving husband of Joan Brennan for 66 wonderful years. Proud father of Terry (Gayle), Jim (Sheilagh), and Dan (Melanie), Bob’s greatest joy was his famil


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, surrounded by loving family. As her granddaughter Sarah said it was a quick Irish goodbye. She will be greatly missed by her children Brian (Elaine), Maureen, Tom (Gisele) and the late Daniele Lascelles, Paul (Jackleen). Cherished grandmother to Alyson (Matt), Sean; Emily (Todd), Thomas (aka Nemi) and Myles; Katherine (Adam), Genevieve (Zach), Daniel


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 the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning, September 28, 2025. Gail Edna Russell of Arnprior was 83 years of age. Beloved wife and best friend of Don. Dearly loved mother of Kevin Brophy (Marie Babineau), Keith Brophy (M. J. McCaffrey), late Kenneth Brophy (Cathy Cockburn), Kimberly Cromwell (John) and Kelly-Ann Couturie


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, at the age of 26 years old. He is survived by his loving parents Mike and Mary Sommerville, his trusted and devoted sister, Danarae Sommerville, and adoring soulmate Emma Cragg. He was cherished by his extended family and circle of friends who shared in his joyful spirit and compassionate disposition. Hartley was adventurous and free spirited
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