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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

George Albert Samuel Gilmer

George Albert Samuel Gilmer

Nov 16, 2022

George passed away quietly on November 16, 2022 at his Brampton retirement home where he has resided for the past 7 years. Pre deceased by his wife Ivy Gilmer and love of his life to whom he was married for 75 years (nee Hancock) on July 11, 2018. Long time resident of Toronto and more recently a resident of...

Franklyn Joseph Dsouza

Franklyn Joseph Dsouza

Nov 16, 2022

What is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides,

so that it may rise to seek God unencumbered?

Kahlil Gibran.

With grieving hearts, we, the family of Franklyn D’Souza announce his passing on 16th November 2022 in Mississauga at the age of 83. Son of the late...

Augustus Wilfred Paul Elms

Augustus Wilfred Paul Elms

Nov 16, 2022

Augustus Wilfred Paul Elms

June 11, 1951 - November 16, 2022

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Humber River Hospital, Toronto, Paul passed away peacefully, surrounded by his husband, his brother, and his best friend. He was 71. Paul is survived by his beloved husband and partner of 23 years, Angelo Micieli, and the...

Doreen (Dyke)  Smith

Doreen (Dyke) Smith

Nov 15, 2022

Doreen passed away peacefully at Birchmere Retirement Home in Orillia on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, in her 96th year.  Beloved wife and best friend of the late Philip Smith (2004). Loving mother of Diana Wells (Stephen), Roy Smith (Monica), and Wayne Smith (Anne). Cherished Nana to Owen Gerrard, Tyler Gerrard, Leo Wells (Tanya), Andrew Smith (Karoline), Cameron Smith, Clare...

Françoise (Champagne)  Sauvé

Françoise (Champagne) Sauvé

Nov 15, 2022

It’s with great sadness that the family of Françoise Sauvé (Champagne) announces her passing On November 15th 2022.

Beloved mother of Lisa-Marie Sauvé. Françoise, daughter of the late Aimé Champagne and late Juliette Champagne (Vanasse) is predeceased by her brothers: Roger Champagne and Ronald Champagne (Marie).

Survived by her siblings: Thérèse Champagne, Raymond Champagne (Rose...

Marian Isabelle Irene (Russell)  Campbell

Marian Isabelle Irene (Russell) Campbell

Nov 15, 2022

Marian was born in Welland (at home) June 2, 1925, to Mark & Elsie (Welsh) Russell

Predeceased by her husband, Harold (Boots) Campbell 1986 and her brother, Bill (Nick) Russell 1988 (Dawn Jones 2021)

Mother of 3 sons. Mark (Eleanor Pierrynowski 2008), Donald (Barbara Talbot), Craig (Janice Oakley)

Survived by her grandchildren, Amy...

Lloyd Gerald Rocque

Lloyd Gerald Rocque

Nov 14, 2022

Following a recent cancer diagnosis, the family of Lloyd Rocque is heartbroken to announce his passing on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Predeceased by his parents: Percy Ellard Rocque and Marie Jeannette (Leblanc), Lloyd is survived by his siblings: Helen (Richard Bissonnette – deceased); Hazel (Richard D’Avignon); Richard Rocque (Gail Beauchamp); Donald Rocque (Marian McIntyre) and Doreen Rocque...

Maria Kokolakis

Maria Kokolakis

Nov 14, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved family Matriarch, Maria: cherished wife to Alexander of 55 years; devoted mother to George, Anastasia and Harry; adoring Yiayia to Natasha, Angela and Sophia; and loving mother-in-law to Mary and Lorina.

Her love and devotion was felt by everyone in the family. We will...

Myles Joseph Kennedy

Myles Joseph Kennedy

Nov 14, 2022

Peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice at the age of 75.  Survived by long-time partner, Lynn Hewitt.  Loving father of Drew Kennedy and Meghan Kennedy (Jason Newby).  Proud Grandfather of Liam Newby and Fiona Newby.  Cherished sibling to Gordon Kennedy (Kathy), Allan Kennedy, Pat Kennedy (Susan) and Robert Kennedy (Shelly).  Predeceased...

Lionel Townsend

Lionel Townsend

Nov 13, 2022

In Loving Memory

Lionel Joseph Norman Alberga Townsend, known as Joe for short, and of age 50 passed away in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was born August. 7, 1972, in Manchester, England to Lynel and Paulette Townsend.

Joe worked in home renovations and enjoyed the creativeness and freedom in turning...

Orlando Macapinlac

Orlando Macapinlac

Nov 13, 2022

On Sunday, November 13, 2022, Engineer Orlando Deang Macapinlac, at the age of 79 years old, passed away peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital, Ontario, Canada. He was survived by his loving wife Brigida Macapinlac, His children, Marie Michelle Avila and Michael Macapinlac, His son-in-Law, Aris Avila and Daughter-in-Law Jennifer Macapinlac. He was especially fond of his grandchildren, Arielle Rose...

Theresia Masterson

Theresia Masterson

Nov 13, 2022

In Loving Memory of Theresia Masterson

Theresia was born in Banjoewangi, Indonesia on July 24, 1939.  She moved from Holland to Duncan, British Columbia in 1960 where she met William (Bob) Masterson and they dated until they were married on August 19,1961 in Surrey, B.C. at the United Church.  They moved to Surrey where William's...

WILLIAM STEWART GRIFFIN

WILLIAM STEWART GRIFFIN

Nov 13, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William Stewart Griffin. Bill passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13 at the age of 92. Loving husband of Betty Cinnamon for 64 years.  Much loved father of Roxanne (Denis Brisson). Predeceased by 3 sons Kirk, Todd and a baby boy. Cherished Poppy of Natalie (Andrew Chennette), Melanie and...

Rheal Filion

Rheal Filion

Nov 13, 2022

Filion, Rheal died peacefully at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Sunday November 13, 2022 at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of Anne Filion. Loving stepfather to Sylvianne Villeneuve (Shawn) and stepgrandfather to Luciano, Natalia and Emilie. Predeceased by his parents Laurin and Therese Filion. Dear Brother of Francoise Sabourin (Jacques), Claudette Chenier (Marcel) and Joanne Chenier (Jacques)....

Peter Desmond Byrne

Peter Desmond Byrne

Nov 11, 2022

Peter passed away suddenly in his home on November 11th, 2022 at the age of 64.

He is predeceased by mom Thecla, dad Oliver and brothers Noel and Stephen. Survived by his brothers Kevin (and wife Doreen) and John and his sister Susan (and husband Len). Uncle to Ryan, Reanna, Darryl (and wife Roberta and son Loucas)...

Carol Richer

Carol Richer

Nov 11, 2022

It is with heavy hearts the family of Carol Richer announce his passing on November 11, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario.

Son of Armand Richer and Simone Marleau. He is survived by his loving wife Claire (née Turpin) and his heartbroken children Isabel (Roxanne), Geneviève (Aryo), Tim (Fleurette), Adam (Julie-Anne), Barbara. As a grandfather he will be missed...

Borys Ledoshchuk M.D., P.h.D

Borys Ledoshchuk M.D., P.h.D

Nov 11, 2022

Professor Borys Oleksandrovych Ledoshchuk, Doctor of Medicine, died after a long and serious illness on Friday, aged 76. He devoted his entire life to his profession, to scientific research, educational, and professional activities. His road map started from post-World War II birth on the island of Sakhalin. He graduated from a higher medical institution in Blagoveshchensk (Amur Region, ex-USSR)....

Livio Italo Balanzin

Livio Italo Balanzin

Nov 10, 2022

After a 12 year battle with pancreatic cancer it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Livio Italo Balanzin on November 10, 2022 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie Ontario at the age of 84 with his children and partner by his side. Livio was predeceased by his wife Suzanne, his parents Giovanni & Ilda,...

Irene Ashley

Irene Ashley

Nov 10, 2022

Irene, cherished wife, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Born in Ottawa, October 18, 1931, predeceased by her dear husband Gilbert (Gib) and her lifelong friend Madeleine Tapp. Loving mother of Lynn (Ken Gorny), Bryan (Peggy) and Stephen. Devoted grandmother of Tami (Yves Goulet), Scott (Stephanie), Andrea (Lance Richards), Jay, Megan,...

Joseph James Speare

Joseph James Speare

Nov 9, 2022

Joseph James Speare - Beloved husband of Elaine Speare, Joe passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in his 95th year.  Joe is survived by his wife of 72 years, Jessie Elaine (nee Webb), his three sons Jim (Nancianne), Ken, Terry (Debbie), their grandchildren Janette (Gavan), Morgan, David, Laura, and John,...

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