In Memory: Dennis Stimson
Community leader Dennis Stimson passed away on December 6th. He and his wife Dianna lead PFLAG Ottawa for 20 years, helping generations of friends and families learn to accept and support their … Read more
In Memory
In Memory: Richard Cliff
We lost a special person on October 19th. Richard Cliff shared his mad genius and creative energy with so many people, from the theatre community to Bruce House, Mr. Leather Ottawa … Read more
In Memory: Jay Koornstra
Banner of Jay hanging in front of 251 Bank St. (Courtesy of the Village Legacy Project.) Our friend and former executive director J. John (Jay) Koornstra passed away on July 19th after … Read more
In Memory: Barbara McInnes, Pablo, J.
Barbara McInnes, who co-founded the Ottawa Community Foundation with her father and lead the organization for many years, passed away recently. We cannot overstate the impact her work had on our community. … Read more
In Memory: Carl Reinboth
Ottawa recently lost a dedicated outreach worker—someone who overcame his challenges and used his life experience to help others. Carl Reinboth, 64, died in late April from an act of violence. Our … Read more
In Remembrance: Matthew Rehkoph
We were saddened to hear of Matthew’s death this February. Our thoughts go out to all those whose lives he touched.
In Remembrance: David Fuller
For those who knew him, David Fuller was a handsome and charming man who touched many lives. He has a great eye for fashion, aesthetics, and art. David particularly loved denim fashion … Read more
In Memory – Bill Thibeault
We are sad to announce that Bill Thibeault passed away on Feb. 9, 2020 evening after being in hospital for three weeks. Bill was well known in the local HIV community, and … Read more
In Remembrace – Joe Stichman
Joe Stichman passed away on February 5, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Formerly a resident of our Transition House, Bruce House continued to support Joe through our outreach program as … Read more
In Remembrance – H.H.
On February 2, 2020 we lost H.H., A long-time client of Bruce House, H. loved his coffee, was a devoted fan of Family Guy and Dora The Explorer. Bruce House had supported … Read more