Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Francicia Mitchell,
Feb 7, 2025
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Francicia Franka Mitchell, who passed away on Friday February 7th, 2025 after a long battle with breast cancer. Her final days were spent peacefully in care at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, constantly surrounded by family and close friends.Daughter of Anna and Charles Leonard Mitchell, beloved wife of the...
Margaret Bennet-Alder
Feb 6, 2025
Margaret (nee Stewart) Bennet-Alder
19 June 1927 to 6 February 2025
Died peacefully in her sleep at age 97 at the beautiful Lakeshore Lodge. Margaret’s family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the loving tender care she received at Lakeshore Lodge in her last year of life.
Margaret survived her loving husband Noel Bennet-Alder. She will be dearly missed by family,...
George Glenn McGivery
Feb 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, the family of George Glenn McGivery, 74, announces his passing, which occurred at Credit Valley Hospital on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick on August 22, 1950, he was the son of the late Medley and Cora (Sherwood) McGivery.
George is survived by his sons Darryl, Gregory McGivery and daughter-in-law Annette, a loving grandfather...
Mary Lou Osborne
Feb 6, 2025
Mary Lou “Mickey” Osborne (nee Vair) (August 4, 1935 - February 6, 2025 in Barrie, ON)
A longtime resident of Barrie, Mickey was preceded in death by her husband Charles William Osborne(1971), sisters Reita(1989) and Marjorie “Mardi”(2018) and son Paul(2007).
She is survived by children Susan Hirschfeld(Tim) of Marathon, ON; Terry Osborne(Linda)of Barrie; and brother Jack Vair of Barrie, ON.
Loving and dedicated...
Charles Johan van Vliet
Feb 5, 2025
March 5 1948–February 5, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles "Charlie" van Vliet , who left us on February 5th 2025 at the age of 76. Born in Deventer in the Netherlands, he grew up in Terneuzen where he attended high school and later studied at IVA Business School in Driebergen.As a young adult,...
Voula (Stavroula) Tountas
Feb 5, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Voula.
Funeral Service Information:
Visitation: Wednesday, February 12, 2025Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Cathedral136 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto, Ontario10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, February 12, 2025Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Cathedral136 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto Ontario11:00 a.m.
Interment: St. Phillips CemeteryEtobicoke
Geraldine Rene Child
Feb 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Geraldine Rene Child announce her passing on February 4th, 2025 peacefully at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie. Born May 2nd, 1954, Gerry will be sadly missed by her husband Jeff Child, her three children Lori, Michael, and Sheri and her six grandchildren. The family is planning a celebration of life for Gerry...
Ellen McGarr
Feb 4, 2025
A Life of Strength, Love, and Generosity
Born in 1929 in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Ellen was the eldest of eight siblings. She left home as a young woman in search of a better life, settling in Guelph, Ontario. There, she met her husband, John, and together they welcomed their beloved son, John Matthew. She also gave birth to another son,...
Thomas Xenofon Salewski
Feb 4, 2025
I am so heartbroken to have to announce the passing on February 4, 2025 of my wonderful, loving, funny husband Tom. He was my best friend and partner in all our adventures around the world from China to Iceland. Tom loved to try new foods and taught himself to be a wonderful cook. He even learned how to make Haggis...
Joan Morgan
Feb 4, 2025
Joan Morgan, born November 2, 1951, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, surrounded by love.
Joan lived a life filled with kindness, wisdom, and strength. She touched the hearts of everyone who knew her, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and grace.
Her memory will forever be cherished by her four children, ten grandchildren, three Sisters, one Brother, and all...
Jean AKA John Joseph Ludger Beaudoin
Feb 4, 2025
Jean AKA (John) Joesph Ludger Beaudoin
Jean, born on October 15 of 1936, passed naturally in his 88th year on February 4, 2025
He was a resident of the Malton Village Long Term Care, who were there to support him and his family.
Jean was a loving husband to his wife Nadezda Beaudoin(deceased).
He is survived by his son, John and his wife Lisa...
Mary Ellen Laframboise (nee Purdy)
Feb 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Ellen Laframboise on February 4, 2025 at the age of 90.
Mary Ellen grew up in Carleton Place with her sister Lorraine and mother Kathleen after losing her father Allan Purdy at an early age. Soon after moving to Ottawa at only 17 years old, she met her...
Darrell Da Costa
Feb 3, 2025
Darrell Da Costa
August 19, 1977 – February 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Darrell Da Costa, a devoted husband, father, son, and friend. Darrell leaves behind his loving wife, Candice, and their two beautiful children, Alyssa (10) and Christian (7), who were his pride and joy. He will also be deeply missed by his uncle and...
Ronald Beck
Feb 3, 2025
The world has lost a beautiful soul with the passing of Ronald Beck on February 3rd, 2025. We
celebrate a remarkable life well lived. His infectious smile was sure to always light up a room.
Ron’s kindness, generosity, and the countless ways he has enriched the lives of others will
never be forgotten.
Ron was a long-time GM employee and with hard work and...
Stephen John Holton
Feb 1, 2025
Stephen J. Holton, beloved son, father, and veteran, passed away on February 1, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with more ailments than a poorly maintained Army truck. He was 57 years old.
Born in 1967, Steve dedicated much of his life to service, first as an Infanteer in the Army before transitioning to the role of a Signal Officer—proving that he...
Leila Yvonne Hunter
Feb 1, 2025
Mom died.Leila Yvonne Hunter was born on October 3, 1938, on the Manitoulin Island, to Mary Viola Mercer (Sagle) and Dewey Mercer. She grew up on the west arm of lake Nipissing. She was the middle child, and like all middle children, was extraordinary. (Llewella Velma Elena, predeceased; and Linda Leanna). Mom’s education was not institutional as she was dyslexic....
Slobodan Cvetković
Jan 31, 2025
Slobodan Cvetković passed away on January 31st, 2025, in Ottawa, ON at the age of 71.
He was born on April 11th, 1953, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia to parents Katarina Štefok and Svetomir Cvetković. He leaves behind his wife Mladenka, cousin Slobodanka (Petrović), children Katarina (Carl Faehrmann), Jelena (Yanie Nicole), Maja (Jon Midwood), and grandchildren Helen, Heidi, and Otis.
Slobodan made friends easily,...
Dimitrios Kolokythas
Jan 31, 2025
Very saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Dimitios.
Funeral Service Information:
Visitation: Thursday, February 13, 2025Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 1 Brookhaven Drive, Toronto, ON10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Funeral Service: Thursday, February 13, 202511 am Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 1 Brookhaven Drive, Toronto, ON
Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery Highway #7 & Islington
Zdenka 'Donna' Natscheff
Jan 30, 2025
Zdenka 'Donna' Natscheff, born in Prague, Czechia, passed away surrounded by family on Jan. 30, 2025.
Predeceased by her husband, Dimitr 'Jim' Natscheff, and her cherished son, Paul Natscheff, Zdenka's life was marked by strength and a passion for learning.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Marie and Tania, who will forever cherish her memory and the compassion and wisdom she...
Leon Thomas Gosselin
Jan 26, 2025
We say farewell to Leon Gosselin, an exemplary man. Leon Thomas Gosselin, in his 95th year, passed away on January 26, 2025. Son of the late Mary Maude Gosselin (Kennedy) and Thomas Vincent Gosselin.Beloved and devoted husband to Mary Ann (Ginny) Gosselin (Curran) for 73 years. Loving father to Janis, Nancy, and Karen (deceased) Gosselin.Adored papa, grandfather to Sondra Gatien,...
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