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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Michel Charles Robitaille

Michel Charles Robitaille

May 6, 2025

C'est avec le cœur lourd que nous annonçons le décès de Michel Charles Robitaille, qui nous a quittés le 6 mai 2025, à l'âge de 73 ans.

Michel était un mari dévoué, un père aimant et un grand-père fier. Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse Jeanne, sa fille Anik (Roger), ainsi que son fils Marc (Natalie). Il était le grand-père...

David Branco-Arruda

David Branco-Arruda

May 5, 2025

C’est avec un immense regret que nous vous faisons part du décès de Monsieur David Branco-Arruda, décédé le 5 mai 2025 à l’âge de 72 ans. Il était l’époux bien aimé de Rollande Danis.

Né le 8 mai 1952 à Maia, Acores, Portugal, il laisse dans le deuil ces deux fils Julien et Jonathan (Stephane Lavoie); son frère et sœurs Conceicon...

Ronald Rene Dubeau

Ronald Rene Dubeau

May 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Rene Dubeau. Ron passed away peacefully at Marianhill Hospice in Pembroke, ON Monday, May 5, 2025, at the age of 75.

Ron was born in Timmins, Ontario on February 14, 1950, to the late Gilbert and Blanche Dubeau. He was a wonderful husband, brother, uncle and...

Bruce Duncan Kinnear

Bruce Duncan Kinnear

May 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we write this obituary.

Bruce was born in Montreal in 1951 and lived there until he moved to Gatineau/Ottawa about 12 years ago.

He is survived by children Amy (Chris Allen) Pugwash NS, Adam (Judy Kelly) Montreal QC, Amanda (Kansas, USA), and sister Marilyn (Ed Hannigan) Pugwash. He is also survived by grandchildren April, Christopher, Olivia,...

Luc Bernard

Luc Bernard

May 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Luc

Luc grew up in Smoothrock Falls, where his love for hockey began—a passion he carried throughout his life, first as a young player and later as a dedicated referee for many years. A true outdoorsman, Luc found peace and joy in nature, especially during cherished times at Louis’s camp and ice fishing with Christine and friends...

Jamie Patrick (Smith) Boland

Jamie Patrick (Smith) Boland

May 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jamie Patrick (Smith) Boland, who left this world on May 3, 2025, in Ottawa. Jamie was born on November 21, 1981, and his life, though ended too soon, was filled with love, compassion, and cherished memories.

After several months of being missed by those who loved him, Jamie's absence will...

Emmanuel Boshra Feltaous

Emmanuel Boshra Feltaous

May 2, 2025

C'est avec beaucoup de tristesse que nous vous annonçons le décès d'Emmanuel Feltaous le 2 mai, 2025. Voyageur, raconteur, et amuseur, il était fidèle à ses seules valeurs et à sa vision du monde. 

Emmanuel is intensely missed by his sister (Elisabeth), mother (Lise), and his daughters (Naima and Qahira) and many caring friends and family. We remember him for his...

Hidayat Niyazi Grouni

Hidayat Niyazi Grouni

May 2, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Hidayat Niyazi Grouni on May 2, 2025, peacefully at his home in Brampton, Ontario with family by his side.. Hid was born on October 10th, 1935 in Aleppo, Syria to his parents Niyazi and Leman Grouni. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Chrysoula, his children Nael, Lena...

George Plaitis

George Plaitis

May 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved George Plaitis, who left us peacefully at the age of 82 on May 3rd 2025. Born in Crete, Greece, George immigrated to Canada in the early 1970s, bringing with him a rich cultural heritage and a deep rooted love for his Cretan homeland.

George settled in Montreal, where...

John (JJ) Daryl Tucker

John (JJ) Daryl Tucker

May 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John (JJ) Daryl Tucker, who left us on May 2, 2025, at the Ottawa Hospital, surrounded by his family. John was a loving husband and father, an innovative programmer and a passionate gamer.

John is survived by his wife, Vaja; his children, Bailey and Korrin; his mother, Jane; his siblings,...

Lucas Papaconstantinou

Lucas Papaconstantinou

May 2, 2025

Loukas Papaconstantinou passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the age of 101 and a half. Loukas was born October 20, 1923, in Lefkasion Kalavriton, Greece. He came to Toronto on September 30, 1967, where he started a new journey. He was the beloved husband to the late Maria Papaconstantinou, and loving father to Sophie...

Irene Bessie Dorion (nee Tracey)

Irene Bessie Dorion (nee Tracey)

May 2, 2025

PLEASE JOIN Irene’s Family and Friends for an Interment and Celebration of Life Reception at Grenfel Cemetery & Community Hall, 1989 Simcoe Rd 40 (Sunnidale Road), Springwater, Ontario on Saturday August 9th, 2025 - 12pm to 1pm Interment / Reception to 4pm. Irene passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at Hospice Simcoe on May 2, 2025. Loved mother...

Laurel Gwendoline Burrowes

Laurel Gwendoline Burrowes

May 1, 2025

On May 1st 2025, around 8pm, Laurel Gwendoline Burrowes left this earthly plane of existence. She was 73 years old. Laurel is survived by her brother David Burrowes, her daughter Raven Smith, and her grandchildren Aslan & Apollo Winston.

Born February 23, 1952 to Florence Lillian Burrowes (Roberts) and Marcus Martin Burrowes in North Vancouver, Laurel was the youngest to complete...

Susan Gale Dew

Susan Gale Dew

May 1, 2025

Susan Gale Dew, age 69 of Barrie, Ontario passed away peacefully at home with loving family. Born January 15, 1956, to the late Evelyn and Albert Miller. Wife of the late Gilbert Dew. Missed by her daughters Bridget Hardwick, Susan (Susie) Kwan. Grand children Rebecca (Philip), Jessica (Tyler), Kayla, Allen, Colby. Great Grand children Caelan, Leah, Josie, Ava. Sisters of...

Larry Gordon Lane

Larry Gordon Lane

Apr 30, 2025

Born February 22, 1963, in Montreal, Quebec. Passed April 30, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario. Loving husband of Shelley Featherstone. Brother of Christine Lane. Uncle to Steven (sons, Koby and Cameron) and Corey Wilson. Pre-deceased by parents Delbert Gordon Lane and Edith Evelyn Sharp, and by half-sister Donalda.

Gordon enjoyed learning daily and took an interest in everything...

Suzan May (O'Connor) Turner

Suzan May (O'Connor) Turner

Apr 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Suzie, at home, on April 30, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Suzie was predeceased by her parents, Violet and Gerald O’Connor.  She is survived by Mike Turner, her loving husband of 35 years.  She leaves her siblings Marlyn (Joey Burt), Kathleen (Richard Davis), Donna (Doug Baker), and Ellen (Rick...

Sekula Elez

Sekula Elez

Apr 30, 2025

Sekula Elez has held many titles in his life. From musician, to handyman, to small business owner, his most cherished titles had to have been caring husband, a loving father. A pillar strength in our community, Seki was the type of person who rarely faltered from bringing others together and making them feel welcomed. Whether it was gathering the community...

Patrick Clifford Murray

Patrick Clifford Murray

Apr 30, 2025

Pat left us much too early at the age of 65 when he died of a brain tumor on April 30, 2025 at Brampton Civic Hospital.

Dearly loved, remembered and mourned by his widow, Penny, and by his siblings George (Eileen), Diane, Judy, Michael, Ron (Sheila) and Larry, stepchildren Noah and Rebekah (Michael), grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, co-workers...

Gwyneth Diana Pamenter

Gwyneth Diana Pamenter

Apr 30, 2025

Gwyneth (Gwen) Diana Pamenter went into the arms of her heavenly Father on April 30, 2025 from her home in Barrie, Ontario.

Born on September 24, 1939 in Powassan, Ontario, she accepted Christ as her Savior at age eighteen. She married Ralph Pamenter on May 5, 1962. They joined Heritage Baptist Church in 1976 and have been strong supporters of Heritage...

Olga Mingopoulos

Olga Mingopoulos

Apr 28, 2025

June, 29 1940 Skopia, Florina, Greece - April, 28, 2025 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Funeral Service Information:

Visitation: Monday May 12, 2025St. Irene Chrisovalantou Greek Orthodox Church66 Gough Avenue, Toronto, ON10 am to 11 am

Funeral Service: Monday May 12, 2025St. Irene Chrisovalantou Greek Orthodox Church66 Gough Avenue, Toronto, ON11 am

Interment: Saint Jude Wexford Cemetery10 Howarth Avenue. Toronto, Ontario

May she rest in eternal peace

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