Valerie Abercrombie

Larry "Ted" Bachusky

Mary-Jane Bazowski

Iain Beaudoin

Lori Berman

Teodor Bozilov

Janet Brisson (Simpson)

Ron Burnett

Gordon Calderwood

Gord passed away many (30+?) years ago while doing costal research with the Canadian Wildlife Service, Federal Government. He drowned off the coast of Newfoundland.

Donald Nixon Cassidy

Joanne Charlebois

John Cherryholme

M. Elizabeth Clarkson

Frances Ruth Coe

John Connolly

John and I were very close friends, having met in Gr. 9 or 10 at Hillcrest.  He was my Best Man in 1974.  He had 2 sisters: Cathy and Maureen.
John worked a lot on the Yearbook as a photographer.  Most photo shoots seemed to occur during French or Latin classes!       ( Subjects J.C. was not keen about!)
He had a great mechanical ability; was often working on his Honda motocycles.  My first bike ride was on the back of his Honda 90; I soon bought my own!
John was killed on his 750 bike in the early 80's.
He is sadly missed.

John Conville

Brad Cook

Brad's kids were most important to him, daughter Julie Love, sons Kevin, Kyle & Wesley Cook, grandsons Dylan & Aaron Gordon.    Julie and her sons live in Perth ON. The boys live in Kelowna. 

He married Ginny Brown in 1984 and they bought a farm in Low Quebec where his 3 sons were born before moving to Kelowna in 1993.  

Brad was a jack of all trades and worked at far too many jobs to list, but they usually involved a vehicle of some sort, although after finally returning to college in his mid 40's - his last career was as an electronic technician for Okanagan Computer Products.
 

Todd Cook

Todd passed away this morning in Kelowna BC where he has lived for the past decade.  He was born in Ottawa, attended Hillcrest High School from approx. 1970-1973 before finishing his education in Calgary AB, (where his son Brenden was born in 1983), and he later moved to Vancouver.  Todd also has 3 grandchildren in Calgary. 

He and our brother Brad both passed at age 54 - this photo was taken 3 years ago with Brad's sons after his stroke in 2005.  Todd spent most of his working life as a welder and renovation contractor.   He had a stroke in 2003, was not able to fully recover, and lost his lifetime battle of ill health while awaiting a liver transplant.

Bob Coombs

Donna Cordukes

Andre Cousineau

Andre was a proud member of the wrestling team for Hillcrest.  He passed away on a warm sunny day as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Still missed by his family.

Kendall (Ken) Crouch

CROUCH, Kendall Ronald
On Friday, December 30, 2011 at the age of 73 Kendall Ronald Crouch died as he lived, with dignity and gentleness from complications due to Lewy Body Disease. Survived by his wife Anne (nee Hillmer) his sisters, Rochelle Lafontaine (Hubert Dubois), Lynne Mes (Hans), sister-in-law Barbara Arblaster (Richard); nephews Ian Mes, Derek Mes, Peter Arblaster, David Arblaster and nieces Lyse Mitsui, Michelle Lafontaine and Charlynne Lafontaine. A former teacher with the Ottawa Board of Education, Ken taught his entire career at Hillcrest High School. He loved teaching, enriching the lives of many students. Special thanks to our wonderful neighbours at Presqu'ile; his caregiver of the past year, Claire Guerin and the medical and support staff, all of whom demonstrated such compassion and caring. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, (at O'Connor), on Friday, January 6, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Celebration of Kendall's life will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 7 at 11:30 a.m. For those wishing donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada would be appreciated.
"Always my beloved, my friend forever"


Thanks for the memories, Mr Crouch. 

Myrna Cunning

Linda Curran (Matheson)

Erin Davis-Prot (Davis)

Jake Dineen

DINEEN, John E. 'Jake'
(Retired OCDSB - Physical Education Teacher)
Peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the age of 72 years. Jake Dineen, loving husband and best friend of Donalda (nee MacLellan). Proud father of James Patrick Dineen and stepfather of Jacqueline Brownell (Andre Gomes) and Stephanie Brownell (Dan Hrankowsky). Cherished 'Grampa Jake' to Rogan, Mac and Mia. Survived by his siblings Bill (late Pat), Jim (Eleanor), Margaret (Tom Keogh) and Patty (Mike Sullivan). Predeceased by brother Jerry (Mariette). Very fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews and their children. Jake's family would like to thanks the staff of Carlingwood Manor for their dedication and compassion. Friends may pay their respects to the family at The Whelan Funeral Home, 515 Cooper St. (between Bay & Lyon) on Tuesday from 3 until 8 p.m. A mass of Christian Funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Patrick's Basilica (Kent & Nepean). A time of refreshment and fellowship will follow in the Church Hall. Arrangements entrusted to The Whelan Funeral Home, Telephone: 613-233-1488.
Many will remember Jake with a smile as a unique Humorist, Athlete, Educator, Coach and Friend.

Marilyn Eve Doyle (Carter)

Dulce Drinkwater

Anne Droppo

Doug Drummond ((class of 1965))

Pierre Durocher

Walter Dyck

Class of 1977

Fred Eddie

Peter Evans

Alan Evenchick

Neil Ferguson

David Fletcher

Bill Franklin

Lil' Scooter, missed always by The Drone Squad...

Bruce Fraser

Bruce graduated from Hillcrest in 1964.  He subsequently attended Carleton University, the University of Toronto, and Queen’s University.  He earned his PhD in anatomy in 1978, and taught at Cambridge University in England, the University of Hiroshima in Japan, and in Uganda.  He did research work at Charing Cross Hospital in London, England, and ended his career at Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Bruce spent time in the navy reserve and was an expert marksman with a rifle, winning many awards.  He died of multiple sclerosis in October, 1992.

Bradley Frew

Mary Frost (Baxter)

Frost, Mary

FROST, Mary Mary left this world peacefully on December 25, 2010 to be with her Lord and Saviour. Mary Baxter was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 23, 1950. She moved to Ottawa, Canada, with her family in 1959. Following school, Mary joined the federal public service in 1967. Here she met and later married her husband Eldon Frost in 1969. Mary left work in 1972 upon the birth of her first child Andrew, and the births of Kristina and Katherine followed in 1974 and 1975. Mary went back to fulltime work with the Carleton Board of Education in 1993, taking early retirement in 2001. Mary adored her family. As a result of her warmth and the genuineness of love she showed for others, her family became greatly extended to include people from all areas of her life. She had a rare capacity to make others feel good about themselves, and people were attracted to her as a result. Mary was predeceased by her father Andrew in 1976, and in addition to her husband and children is survived by her mother Helen Baxter, sisters Ann Diguer and Helen Cote, brothers and sisters-in-law Evelyn Bruneski, Glenn and Leona Willoughby, Fred and Betty Frost, Calvin and Carol Frost, Randy and Joyce Braun, and by many nieces and nephews. Thanks is extended to staff of the Ottawa Hospital, Cancer Centre, Community Care Access, and the May Court Hospice. Many people were involved in the excellent care she received, and she was most appreciative of that care. Thanks to Rev. Jack Archibald of St. Paul's Church, and to the extended church family for their many acts of kindness. In place of flowers, donations may be made to May Court Hospice, or St. Paul's Church.

Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 12/28/2010

Shelley Furness

David Gillen

Andy Graham

Andy was one of the original group of students who transferred over from Ridgemont for Grade 11 when Hillcrest opened in 61. He graduated from "grade 14" in 65.

He was a real character and was involved with everything from football to drama, His real fiefdom was the auditorium where he ran the technicians club.

Andy died this past May after a car accident in Toronto.

Don Gunn
Victoria ,BC

Hugh Graham

After graduating from Hillcrest, Hugh studied Commerce at St. Pats College in Ottawa. He began his studies in Hospital Administration at the University of Ottawa and did an internship at Victoria Hospital In London, Ontario.

Hugh lived the last 25 years of his life in Kingston Ontario with his wife of 40 years Pat (Mulvihill) and their children, David and Shannon. It was in Kingston that Hugh became the Executive Director of the Hotel Dieu Hospital. He strove to provide quality, caring service to all who entered its doors. In 1998 the Ontario Hospital Commission was attempting to close most of the Catholic hospitals in Ontario. Hugh, his Board of Directors and the Sisters of Hotel Dieu fought the commission right up to the Supreme Court level and won. Hugh was credited with leading this action and its ultimate success in keeping Hotel Dieu open to this day. He retired in November of 2008 after more than 24 years at Hotel Dieu.

Hugh believed in working hard and then taking time to play and he encouraged others to do likewise. He loved a good game of golf almost as much as he loved being up at the cottage with his family. He and Pats midnight dance parties were legendary. He was adored and respected by friends and family alike.

His was a life full of integrity, loyalty and determination. A life cut far too short.

Hugh was a kind, loving, generous and brave man -  but depression shows no respect for these qualities. It is as random and, all too often, as fatal as cancer. Hugh died on February 8th, 2010.

Tom Grimes

Brian Gunstone

Brian, class of 1988, was a good friend to all who knew him.  He had a quirky sense of humour and an even quirkier sense in music.  After Hillcrest, he ended up settling in Toronto and was the lead singer/guitarist for the band Nancy, Despot.  He passed away suddenly in November 1996. 

Wendy Havelock

Tom Heaney

Ron Henry

- singer/songwriter. He was awaiting a liver transplant, but never made it.

Terry Henry (67)

Joan Hoddinot

My sister Joan passed away in the summer of 2001 at the age of 52.  Joan graduated in 1969 and went on to teach with the Lanark Board (mostly in the Perth area) for 29 years. Many of my old friends will remember her…..and remember that she taught me how to drink beer at the Chaud.

These words will never do justice to the memories that we built when we were young. Although Joan died from Pick's disease we can say that we had a hell of a ride. And after all, if you can't say that, what the heck are you doing here.

Don Hoddinott

Paul Hood

Barry Hopkins

Barry graduated from Hillcrest 1966/67 - but was only there the one year - had been a Ridgemont student and was the band road manager for the Staccatos because many of them were Ridgemont students.  He worked as a chemical engineer all over the world - one of his biggest projects was Chief concrete engineer on the Yellow River damn project in China.  He was living in Nfld. when diagnosed with a brain tumour.  Barry left behind his wife Lorraine (Boots to us), daughter Candice & son Craig, sister Carol Hopkins (9N & 10N) and 3 brothers.

Rick Huget

Denine Hughes (Cates)

Brian Jessiman

Ray Jewers

Kevin Keefe

Cathy Kerr

Maureen Kinsella

Maureen left us too early.  She will always be remembered as Pippy.. and would be proud of her daughters Melissa (Mitzi) and Jessie.. who also attended Hillcrest.

She still has many friends who miss her.. and remember her for crooked smile and devilish laugh.

Carolyn Kirby

Patti Kostashuk (Vaughn)

Patti, I can't even begin to tell you how much I miss you.  When someone who knows us so well is suddenly gone, it's hard to know how to define ourselves sometimes.  You were so much a part of who I was, both at school and afterwards.  Always funny, always there when someone needed help or just an encouraging word and a coffee.  Too many fun times with you to count (and too many tequilas!).  I'll watch over (your son) Ryan and (your mom) Betty.  Rest in peace, my sweet, sweet friend.  Nova Scotia's prodigal daughter is finally home. 

Brian Kuder

Jeff Laflamme

Jeff started at Hillcrest in 1983 from then on he went from the rugby firled to the tennis courts yearly. He was also known as the guy with dad's new cars. Fond memories include "borrowing" the  inflatable Ronald McDonald from Alta-Bank and manoy other Tequila Sunrise pranks.
Unfortunately in 1989 he was taken from all of our lives however he will never be forgotten and his memories live on with all of us.

Alison Landsberg (Thom)

Leslie Larcombe

Leslie passed away due to cancer in 2003.

Brian Latham

Vicki Lauzon

Brian Lewis

Brian Lewis

Tom Little

Rod Littlewood

Paul Longchamps

Robert MacFarlane

Shirley MacFeeley

Nancy Elizabeth Malcolm (Powell)

Wayne Mannion

Tim Marks

"We were all sad to lose Tim this year due to an unfortunate accident last summer on July 29, 1974. Tim was well known and liked around the school. We all certainly miss him. "

IMPACT '75

James (Jamie) McLeod

Jamie was one of two Portage Avenue "sons" killed by accident.We were childhood playmates.When we last spoke,he was so full of enthusuasm. He had just graduated Grade 13 and was prepared to spend the summer touring Europe. Sadly he was killed in a car accident south of Ottawa on the eve of his departure. 

Gerry Meagher

Gerry was one of the all round good guys. A legendary English teacher and a friend. To add comments to his leagcy book click here

Mary Jo Mennie (Carton)

Catherine Merkley

Gary Milne

Brian Munroe Mitchell

Stephen Mobley

Gone too soon at 41 and is sadly missed by family and friends.

Joey Moore

Greg Morgan

 Football, Wrestling, Hunting, Fishing, Trades person, Service Manager and Lifelong Friend...Gone too soon!

John Mulvihill

Maureen O'Connell (O'Connell)

Paul Panich

Lorraine Parkes

Chris Petrie

Jennifer Poaps

Mike Purcell

Mike was an intelligent, thoughtful and inquisitive person.
He had a passion for music and unique insight on life. 
I fondly remember spending fun times up at his cottage at Vorlage, hanging out in his basement bedroom listening to Frank Zappa and ELP records and partying at the Chaud. Always interesting, Mike travelled to many places around the world but he always found home in Elmvale. He contributed positively to many kids during his scoutmaster years. 
His son Kyle was his light, breath and joy. He will be missed.

Susan Pye (Abramovitch)

Peter Ramsden

Patrick Reading

Glenda Reiser

Shannon Reynolds

Shannon attended Hillcrest High School from 1981-82 to 1985-86.

Shannon graduated in 1986, she was an Honors student and during her time at Hillcrest was quite active with the Drama Club and the Athletics program. She participated in numerous Hillcrest plays and musicals, played Goalie on the boys’ hockey team and was a member of Hillcrest’s first girls’ touch football team where Hillcrest won the championship over Woodroffe during the first season girls’ football was introduced by the Ottawa Board.

Shannon went on to Ottawa U where she finished her BA in Lettre Francais and Theatre. She then concentrated in the theatre community by acting, directing, producing and stage managing many plays mostly supported by the Great Canadian Theatre Company here in Ottawa. She moved to Toronto to pursue her career in Theatre in 1998 where she continued working in the different aspects of the arts for many years until her disease no longer allowed her to pursue her love for the stage.

In 2008 her disease became aggressive and progressed into leukemia. She went through chemotherapy and radiation treatments before obtaining a bone marrow transplant from her donor brother Rob, also a Hillcrest Alumni.  Although the transplant provided hope, her organs did not recover from all the intense chemotherapy and radiation treatments she had received. Shannon passed away on April 9^th, 2009.

In a letter Shannon wrote while being hospitalized she states, “We extended my life a very long time, basically double, but eventually it just caught up with us…such is the nature of the disease. I have no regrets and have been fortunate enough to always be able to follow my dreams”.

Shannon’s legacy lives on through an endowment fund set up in her name at the Great Canadian Theater Company, aimed at supporting young up and coming actors and actresses. Donations can be made at the following address http://www.gctc.ca/support/ways-to-give

We miss you.

Peter Riddell

Jennifer Robertson (Dresch)

Morton Roodman

Lori Rosenberg (Fawcett)

Patricia Rowe

Patricia Rowe attended Hillcrest from 1962-66.

Patricia was in my Grade 7 class at Vincent Massey and later in Grades 9 & 10 at Hillcrest.  She was one of my first friends at VM.  Her family moved to Florida in 1966 and she went with them.  She returned to Canada years later.  I last spoke with Patty on her 45th birthday.  I have fond memories of her.  RIP Patricia.  Jane

Thomas Sailman

Colleen Lynne Scott

I first came to  know "Scotti" at Vincent Massey Public School in 1958.  Since that time we remained friends, albeit at times at a distance.   

Colleen's years at Hillcrest were her most memorable.  Acedemically brilliant, gregarious, athletic and witty she was truly a great person, always sharing a moment with her life-long friends friends, laughing and enjoying every moment life had to offer.  Her many school activities captured thoughout Impacts 1965 to 1969 witness her presence on stage, in the Prefects, or in a sporting event.

Following graduation from Hillcrest, in 1969, Colleen worked at RCMPolice Headquarters in Ottawa.  She would never discuss her work; however clearly enjoyed it. and deeply cared for those on her team.  I later came to learn of her valued and dedicated service to "The Force".  I recall when she purchased her brand new RX7 rocket which she proudly showed me when I was visiting HQ one day.  Very Nice to say the least!  Each  time I had a need to visit the NPSIC Buildiing, I would call ahead in the hope of meeting up with Scotti for coffee/lunch.  Our brief encounters provided an opportunity to play "who-is-where-doing- what".  I quickly learned of a mutual friend (Anne) in New Zealand and  Penny nursing in Toronto and so on.  Colleen kept contact with so many of her friends no matter where their life's travels took them. 

It was on one such occasion in the years that followed that I encountered difficulty in reaching Scotti for a prolonged period of time.  Finally a mutual friend from HQ contacted me to tell me that our friend Colleen had been hospitalized for quite some time.  I was able to speak with her mother and eventually Scotti; however visitation was not permitted.  Within a few days Colleen had slipped from our presence.  She now rests beside her parents in The Garden of Remembrance at Beechwood Cemetary in Ottawa. 

From the time I first came to know Scotti those many years ago, I quickly came to admire her as a lady who upheld a deep respect for family and friends.  She was a beautiful person in so many ways and even today her love lives on within those who had the priviledge to come to know her.  

Robert Seymour

Debbie Shadbolt

Gary Sirois

GARY SIROIS

Norman Sliter

Norm was a wonderful teacher and Principal for the Ottawa School Board, beginning his career at Glebe High School, following with Rideau, Nepean, Hillcrest and retiring from McArthur. His legacy lives on in the halls of the schools he worked in and the hearts of his many students and colleagues.

Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 6/14/2011 - 6/15/2011

Fred Stock

John Stockley

My brother was a quiet, kind and gentle person that always watched over me, and then our girls.  I know that somehow he still does.

Nancy (Stockley) Vaillancourt

Jay Taller

Tom Tasker

Jim Tutt

Shawn Spencer Armstrong Ullrich

Les Von Tobble

John Vrooman

Jennifer Watchorn (Marsh)

WATCHORN, Jennifer Louise (Marsh) 1952-2010 It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Jennifer, age 57, on Tuesday April 27, 2010 peacefully at her home. Jennifer was the beloved wife of Paul Robert and cherished mom of Joshua Thomas Watchorn. Predeceased by her parents, Dr. Thomas Leslie Marsh and Regine (Chevrier) Marsh, both of Ottawa. Dear sister of Kelly Klaassen (late Jack Klaassen) of Winchester. Also survived by her aunt Helene (Chevrier) Kearney of Ottawa, and her cousin Paul Kearney of Oromocton, N.B. Surviving also are several nieces, nephews, and special kind and loving friends. Jennifer was a loving, kind, and thoughtful and dedicated wife and mother. She will live in our hearts forever. She is the wind beneath our wings. Special thanks to the paramedics, nurses, doctors, staff of the ER and ICU at the Ottawa General Hospital for the loving and supportive care provided. The family would like to wish warm wishes to our family doctor Dr. Nhan Duong and also to Dr. Louise Coulombe, Jennifer's palliative care doctor. We also would like to thank the CCAC who provided kind and caring services. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St-Joseph Blvd., Orleans, Wednesday May 5th, 2010 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held Thursday May 6th, 2010 in the Chapel at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung Association or the CCAC will be greatly appreciated by the family.

Peter Wellstead

Peter had tought me everything about wrestling. He was older than I but he was always ready to instruct us about the ins and outs of wrestling and winning. I believe that Pet died of Leukemia. I will never forget the last day I saw him standing at the door looking somewhat pale. I knew then that their was something very wrong.

Dr. Paul Burns (1968)

Dave White

Judy White

Inge Winkel Buiter

John Wolotko

Helen Yakonowsky