Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Ihor Michael Steckowych
Mar 24, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ihor at the age of 72. He suffered for a year and a half with cancer.He was a wonderful man who was known for his kindness and sense of humour. He worked more than 30 years as a forklift driver for Canada Post. In his retirement...
Garry Joseph Kuiack
Mar 24, 2026
Garry Joseph Kuiack of Carlsbad Springs Ontario,73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 24th, 2026 at St. Vincent hospital after a short battle with cancer. Born July 10th 1952 in Barry's Bay Ontario. He was the oldest son of Joseph Stanley Kuiack and Barbara Eva Kuiack (nee Stoppa).
He is survived by his 2 sons Jason (Erin) of Ottawa and Cory...
Keith Philip Jay
Mar 23, 2026
Keith Philip Jay, aged 38, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in Ottawa, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the unwavering love and support of his parents, Joyce and Phil Jay, at the hospital at the time of his passing.
Born on March 26, 1987, Keith lived a life marked by dedication, compassion, and...
Clayton Patrick “Paddy” Warren
Mar 22, 2026
It is with deep sadness, yet with faith in God’s promise of eternal life, that we announce the passing of Clayton Patrick “Paddy” Warren, who passed away on March 22, 2026, at Royal Victoria Hospital at the age of 87.
Born on April 10, 1938, in Newfoundland, Clayton lived a full and dedicated life marked by service, discipline, compassion, and a...
Donald Bruce Armstrong
Mar 22, 2026
After a courageous battle with a short illness, it is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Bruce Armstrong, who died on March 22, 2026, at the age of 76.
Don will be forever remembered by his perfect partner and beloved wife of 54 years, Judy. He leaves behind his children Christopher "Bud" (Hilary), Sarah "Bean" (Jason), and...
John Stephen Keddy
Mar 22, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Stephen Keddy, on March 22, 2026. He is lovingly remembered by his beloved common-law partner Beverley. He is survived by his siblings Bruce Rolls, Lorraine Findlay, Mary Keddy, his children Michelle, Sean and his step-son Jonny. Grandchildren Jessica, Jack, Sadie, Aidan and Ethan and his extended family.
He was...
Bernard Ruest
Mar 21, 2026
Bernard Ruest passed away on Saturday, March 21 at the Perley Healthcare Centre.
Bernard (Ben) was born in N.B. then joined the Canadian Armed Forces in the medical corp where in ended his career after 35 years as instructor at the Defence Medical Centre and army Captain.
Bernard leaves his loving wife of 63 years, Edith Power of Atholville, NB; his two...
Lawrence Clarke
Mar 20, 2026
Lawrence William Clarke (Larry) of Ottawa, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20th, 2026, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Born January 31, 1939, in Kingston, Ontario, he was the son of Gerald Clarke and Marjorie (née Good), and older brother to Wayne. He had fond memories of growing up on the family farm in Gananoque, Ontario, and then moving...
Fanny Kovacs (née Micheff)
Mar 19, 2026
Fanny (Fani) Kovacs aged 94, passed away peacefully in Ottawa, Ontario, at Bruyère St. Vincent Hospital.
Fanny was born in Oschima (Trigonon), Northern Greece in the Western Macedonian region. In 1955, she made a new beginning in Toronto, where she married late Zoltan Kovacs and together raised their family.
Fanny’s love will live on in the hearts of her children—Leslie (Sylvia), John,...
Graham James Kent
Mar 19, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Graham James Kent from a heart attack on March 19, 2026, in Gatineau, Quebec. He was 58 years old.
Graham will be remembered with compassion and understanding, both for the challenges he faced and for the spirit he carried. His life mattered, and he was deeply loved.
He will be missed...
Denis Ranger
Mar 19, 2026
Of Rockland Ontario, passed away on Thursday March 19, 2026, at the age of 71. He had a difficult battle with COPD and emphysema and is finally at rest. He was born in Yukon and raised in British Colombia. He moved to Rockland in the 80's where he met his beloved wife of 41 years, Gisèle Ranger née Chartrand. He...
Larry Singer
Mar 19, 2026
It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Singer on March 19, 2026. Larry died suddenly, just shy of his 84th birthday, with his loving and devoted partner, Louise, by his side. Larry is survived by his sons, Blair and Grant, and his sister Alayna.
Larry was a deeply spiritual man with a strong belief system, integral...
Daniel Barkwell
Mar 17, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daniel Barkwell, aged 67, on March 17, 2026, after a long and brave battle with Lewy Bodies Dementia.
Beloved husband of Kathryn, married for 45 years. Loving father of Sarah (Nick), and grandfather of Owen, Elliot, and Finlay. Lovingly remembered by his siblings Jane, and John (Michelle), as well as nieces and cousins....
Harvey Bushey
Mar 17, 2026
Our father Harvey William Bushey passed away into God's Graces on March 17th 2026. The sun rose and the world welcomed Harvey on April 7th 1943, a day the world became a little brighter. A warrior throughout life, Harvey was 82 years old. He is survived by many loving individuals, such as his daughter Tammy, his son Harvey Junior, his...
Laura Gail Boisclair (née Howard)
Mar 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Gail Boisclair (née Howard), who passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 17, 2026, at the age of 66.
Laura was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by her children, Kelly (Robby), Michael (Michelle), and Christine (Georges). She was...
Joan Louise Duke
Mar 16, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Joan Louise Duke (née Hands) June 9, 1940 – March 16, 2026Joan Louise Duke (née Hands), age 85, passed away unexpectedly at her home of 45 years in Meadowvale, Ontario, on March 16, 2026. Joan was born on June 9, 1940, in Toronto, Ontario, to William and Mabel Hands and was predeceased by her parents and her...
Margaret Lillian Duncan
Mar 15, 2026
Margaret Lillian Duncan (nee Flude), in her ninetieth year, surrounded by the love of her family, went to meet her lord and saviour on March 15, 2026, at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie.
Born on October 19, 1936, in Toronto, Ontario, Margaret lived a life defined by love and dedication to her family. She was the beloved wife...
George Robert Piché
Mar 14, 2026
George Robert Piché, known as Rob, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Don Piché and Marjorie Mackenzie, as well as his siblings Carolyn Piché and Don-Marie Piché.
He is survived by his devoted sister Cindy Perry, his former wife Irene Woolsey, and was predeceased by his longtime partner Debora Kerr.
Rob will be...
Patricia Anne Swarts
Mar 14, 2026
Patricia Anne Swarts, 82, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Ottawa in the presence of family. She faced a brave, uphill battle with pulmonary fibrosis, meeting every challenge with the same dignity, courage, and grace that defined her entire life.
Patricia was a woman of infectious optimism and a cheerful spirit. Known for being fiercely loyal and incredibly funny,...
Joan Adeline Gough
Mar 13, 2026
Joan Adeline Gough
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan Adeline Gough on Friday, March 13th.
Joan was a devoted wife to the late George W. Gough and a proud mother and will be deeply missed by her loving children: sons Glenn, Steve, Keith (wife Debbie), and Chris (and his wife Josee), and daughter Donna Lynn...
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