Stephen Brian Cole

Stephen Brian Cole of Ottawa, Ontario, died on August 22, 2026, at the age of 71. He was survived by his wife Deborah; his son Ryan, whose partner is Lisa; his granddaughter Freya; and his siblings Jeff (married to Bev), Terry (married to Tracy) and Nancy Frame (married to Rod), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation took place on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and again from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Drive, Kars, ON K0A 2E0. A funeral service was held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the same location, followed by a reception at the Osgoode Legion, 3284 Sunstrum Street, Osgoode, ON K0A 2W0. Contributions in his memory may be directed to the Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa Carleton (TROtts).