A Database of the Dead

Below, you will find A Database of the Dead. Into it, you are invited to enter the names of anyone who has died. If you have any questions about this project or about how you can participate, we have prepared an exhaustive FAQ for your convenience. If, after having read the FAQ, you still have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at TheHolyGasp@gmail.com.

Please note that once a name has been submitted, you will not be able to edit it. If a change is necessary, click revision, and we will do our best to assist you.

The Name of the Dead	Pronunciation (if you feel it would be useful)	About the Dead
Dwarka Balbahadur		My grandfather. Hindu Pandit. Spiritual Healer. Exorcist.
Padma Balbahadur		My grandmother, died of breast cancer
Lily Violet MacNaughton		1920 - 2013 Ottawa Grace Manor
Jacques Rabie		1970 - 2020 My beautiful, loving, caring son who touched so many lives. He had such a passion for life and his goal was to improve the lives of others... Read more about Jacques Rabie My beautiful, loving, caring son who touched so many lives. He had such a passion for life and his goal was to improve the lives of others and keep them safe. Tragically he lost his life in a car accident whilst performing his duties as a police officer in Johannesburg, South Africa. His memories will live forever in the hearts of his mother, brothers, wife, daughter, family and friends. Read less about Jacques Rabie
Isabel Watt		1935 - 2014 She had Alzheimer's for 14 years. Her friends and family felt extremely lucky and grateful that her attitude stayed largely unchanged as her... Read more about Isabel Watt She had Alzheimer's for 14 years. Her friends and family felt extremely lucky and grateful that her attitude stayed largely unchanged as her life changed dramatically. She was rarely scared when her memory was almost entirely gone and was soothed by the presence of her husband and children. She wore beautiful bright coloured pencil skirts and other trendy fashions. She would speak in French about pretty things and in English when people were crass. She laughed with her sisters whenever they spoke. Read less about Isabel Watt
Eilish MacDonald		1994 - 2017 Eilish was a 'C' licenced skydiver with over 550 jumps. On March 25th 2017 Eilish was in a serious skydiving accident that left her with a... Read more about Eilish MacDonald Eilish was a 'C' licenced skydiver with over 550 jumps. On March 25th 2017 Eilish was in a serious skydiving accident that left her with a shattered pelvis, broken femur and a concussion. She had multiple surgeries and multiple further medical challenges. She was fun and kind. People always wanted to learn more about her and spend more time with her. She was actually mysterious. Read less about Eilish MacDonald
Edward Joseph Byrne		1935 - 2007 Ed was born in Riverhead Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. He had four children and twelve grandchildren. Also one great-grandchild who only... Read more about Edward Joseph Byrne Ed was born in Riverhead Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. He had four children and twelve grandchildren. Also one great-grandchild who only lived a short time. He was best known for helping many and helping often. He has a small headstone in a small cemetery in Digby Nova Scotia. Read less about Edward Joseph Byrne
Jeffrey Rusch		1962 - 2015 Jeff was a deep thinker, a soulful listener, a creative artist, a devoted husband and a doting father. He studied poetry at Yale, worked as... Read more about Jeffrey Rusch Jeff was a deep thinker, a soulful listener, a creative artist, a devoted husband and a doting father. He studied poetry at Yale, worked as a UI Designer at UC Berkeley and founded the 964 Natoma warehouse, a thriving culture hub and performance space in San Francisco where he met his wife Zoe. Jeff was taken too soon by cancer when his son was only 4. Read less about Jeffrey Rusch
William Neal		Kindest heart Sweetest soul
Joyce Knibbs-Anderson		1934 - 2020 Hardworking mother, devoted to family and friends.
Chris Nugent		1964 - 2016 Kind, patient, funny. Taught me about music and about life. My stepdad, my hero!
Iris Olga Mullings		1925 - 2018 Her son called her “The hardest working Jamaican”, right out of a Saturday Night Live skit! She once held 5 jobs at the same time: 2... Read more about Iris Olga Mullings Her son called her “The hardest working Jamaican”, right out of a Saturday Night Live skit! She once held 5 jobs at the same time: 2 full time jobs and 3 part time jobs! She didn’t exactly work herself to death, she passed at age 92. She hated racism and ran from it her entire life... she should be alive today to see history being made. #blacklivesmatter Read less about Iris Olga Mullings
Ivy Albarus		1929 - 2001 Born in Kingston, Jamaica. Nurse Ivy, as she was known as by her friends, cared deeply for her profession and the dedicated nurses in the... Read more about Ivy Albarus Born in Kingston, Jamaica. Nurse Ivy, as she was known as by her friends, cared deeply for her profession and the dedicated nurses in the medical profession. She’d be extremely proud and supportive of our Frontline Workers taking care of so many infected people. Read less about Ivy Albarus
Wali Sagaf		Taken before his time. God, how I wish I could have helped you.
Hulda Kanten		Provider, mentor, teacher, Grandmother, Mother - strong, loving smart and beautiful. Her style was one she created - missed ever since she... Read more about Hulda Kanten Provider, mentor, teacher, Grandmother, Mother - strong, loving smart and beautiful. Her style was one she created - missed ever since she left but looking forward to reuniting again Grandma Holly! Read less about Hulda Kanten
William R. Woodruff		1969 - 2019 What of the most compassionate, intelligent, supporting and loving individuals I've been blessed to have known in this lifetime. Constantly... Read more about William R. Woodruff What of the most compassionate, intelligent, supporting and loving individuals I've been blessed to have known in this lifetime. Constantly laughing - cared about and made everyone he met feel special. Missed beyond words. Loved forever. Read less about William R. Woodruff
Lenny Brinkman		At the age of 10, Lenny passed away due to a ruptured bladder. He had not been able to urinate for days, and was a shy boy, who did not let... Read more about Lenny Brinkman At the age of 10, Lenny passed away due to a ruptured bladder. He had not been able to urinate for days, and was a shy boy, who did not let anyone know what was happening. Read less about Lenny Brinkman
Laura Groening		Teacher, mother, lover of literature. Lived for others.
Dorothy Heckert		Devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother. Lover of photographs.
Arnold Heckert		Veteran, father, a traveller who came back to where he started and stayed there.
Edna Lockwood		A lifelong supporter. She always knew her way home.
Ernest John Lockwood		Ambitious, proud, a good provider.
Anya Brebner		Artist and lover of life, daughter, sister. Gone far too soon.
Diana Brebner		Poet, mother, friend, visionary.
George Galbraith		English teacher, curmudgeon with a (secretly) tender heart.
Susan Briscoe		Poet, mother, lover of nature, lover of life. Gone too soon.
Elise Partridge		Born in Philadelphia, died in Vancouver. Beloved poet and friend to poets.
Yosepha Vander Keshet		1992 Long black hair down to her bum, bright red lipstick daily, and a palpably charming sense of stubbornness
William Armstrong		Dad, Beatnik, hippie, ultimately found Buddhism. Smart and sharp.
Scott Williamson		A close friend who passed away very suddenly two years ago next month in Hamilton ON

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