Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Cheryl Ann Rowe (nee: Long)
Aug 16, 2021
After a courageous battle with Cancer, Cheryl passed away peacefully on August 16th, 2021 at Mariposa House Hospice, Orillia in her 64th year with her loved ones by her side. Beloved wife of James (Jim) Rowe. Amazing Mother to John and wife Amy, Michael (deceased) and wife Trisha, David (deceased) and Kari. Younger sister to Debbie Long. Predeceased by...
Godfrey Paul Holtom
Aug 15, 2021
Doctor of Chiropractic 1950 - 2015, Ottawa
In his 100th year Paul passed away in Ottawa where he most recently resided at Stittsville Manor. The last surviving brother of four World War II veterans (Roy, Joe and Doug) he was the patriarch of a very large extended family who looked to him as their link to the...
John Thomas Watters
Aug 15, 2021
WATTERS, John Thomas We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John Thomas Watters August 15, 2021 at Royal Victoria hospital in Barrie, Ontario. John was born January 14, 1940, in Sarnia, Ontario where he was employed in sales of industrial equipment. John is survived by his loving family: wife Sylvia Watters of Innisfil, daughter Susan Steiginga of...
Klaas Dykstra
Aug 15, 2021
DYKSTRA, Klaas It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Klaas Dykstra at the age of 94. He was born in the Netherlands on January 17, 1927 and died August 15, 2021 at Roberta Place nursing home in Barrie, ON. As a young Sargent in the Dutch army, he met and married Suzanne, who still lovingly refers...
Russell Ramclam
Aug 13, 2021
Russell "Alex" Ramclam, 50, passed away after a heavy thunderstorm on August 13, 2021. Born on May 09, 1971, to mother Ethelma Ramclam and father Austin Ramclam Sr., Russell joins his father in their final resting place, saying farewell to several loved ones near and far.
Russell leaves behind 4 children Erica (Eddiel), Austin (Breanne), Jahruss "Junie",...
Leonard Joseph Quirion
Aug 13, 2021
Following a year long battle with stomach cancer, Len died peacefully at home in his sleep on Friday, August 13th, 2021.
Len left his home in Barachois, Gaspe, Quebec and moved to Toronto in his early 20's. He was a loving devoted husband, father, son, and brother. He worked for BBA Fibreweb Nonwovens Canada Ltd. for 30...
Fernand LeBlanc
Aug 13, 2021
Fernand (Fern or Vern) Jean Bernard LeBlanc passed away in his 75th year, on August 13, 2021. Pre-deceased by parents, Raymond LeBlanc and Emelda (Saulnier) LeBlanc, baby brother Jean-Louis LeBlanc, Camille LeBlanc of Moncton (Joan), and Simone LeBlanc of Montreal (Robert). Deeply missed by siblings Claudette Landry of Toronto (Gerry), Aldoria (Al) LeBlanc of Toronto (Cathy), and Anne Marie...
Gordon Wayne Paquette
Aug 12, 2021
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father, Gordon Paquette.
Dad passed peacefully with family by his side on August 12, 2021, in his 74th year.
Father of James Roy Paquette (Micheline), Peggy Deslauriers (Armand). Grandfather of Ryan Deslauriers (Samantha), Jacob Deslauriers (Hillary), and Kaitlin Deslauriers. Great-grandfather to Avery Deslauriers. Brother...
John McAvoy
Aug 12, 2021
It’s with a heavy heart we announce the death of John; who died peacefully at home on August 12th at age 73 with his wife Jean by his side.
John will be greatly missed by his family Jean, Maureen, Jade, Oliver, Sean, Francis, Jim, Patsy, Gerald, Ronan, Sarah, Stephen, Timothy, Julia, Rory, Maeve, Lydia, Jay and Christine,...
Elvia Caceres
Aug 9, 2021
“I know why you always told me to be strong. You knew that on day I would need the strength to bear your loss.” GH
It is the honour of her husband Angel and her children Fernanda, Eduardo and Diana to tell you about the exceptional woman we were lucky enough to call “Wife &...
Valerian D'Souza
Aug 8, 2021
Valerian D’Souza passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital on Aug. 8th, 2021, at the age of 73. Survived by his wife Gleriana Clara D’Souza, Son Roshan D’Souza, and Daughter Zeena D’Costa, Father-in-law of Sylvia D’Souza and Vishal D’Costa, Grandfather of Rachael and Royden D’Souza. He will always be remembered for his generosity, humor, and warm friendly heart.
Ronald Joseph Wright
Aug 6, 2021
Ronald Joseph Wright passed in his 75th year, on August 6th, 2021, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his sons Kyle (Lindsay) and Travis (Tatiana), and his granddaughter Lolah.
Brother of Eleanore (Joe), Rita (Ron), Dianne (the late Laurie) and Cheryle (Mel).
Predeceased by his parents Alex and Legora Wright...
Rejeanne Gaines
Aug 5, 2021
In Cornwall on Thursday August 5, 2021. Rejeanne Laura Gaines of Cornwall; age 74 years. wife of Gary Leonard Gaines of Cornwall. Dear mother of Guy and John Gaines, Charmaine Dobson (Norm) and Marie-Rose Richer (Eric) all of Cornwall. Loving grandmother of Normie Dobson, Noah and Chloe Richer. Beloved daughter of the late Laurier and Beatrice Bourbonnais. Dear sister...
John (Jack) Henry Martin
Aug 4, 2021
MARTIN, JOHN (JACK) HENRY October 23, 1936 to August 4, 2021 Jack passed away on a warm August afternoon, peacefully and surrounded with the love of his family in his hometown of Barrie, Ontario. Jack was 84 years old and it was his time to be released from the bonds of age. He was liberated to the skies leaving...
Donna Jordan
Aug 3, 2021
Donna Jordan passed away peacefully with family at her side at St. Peter’s Hospital on Aug. 3rd 2021 at the age of 66. Predeceased by her mother Betty (2016). Beloved mother of Greg (Terra) and Brandy (Spencer), grandmother to Owen, Evan, Luke and Summer. Survived by her father John and siblings Russ(Wendy), David (Debbie) and Rhonda (Bill). Donna’s humour...
Richard Albert Abbott
Aug 2, 2021
Ric departed this life on August 2, leaving behind beloved daughter Tasza, and siblings Ron, Neil (Georgi), Debra (Derek), Gerry (Nicole) and Karen (Pat). He was predeceased by parents Evelyn (Copeland) and Graydon Abbott. By the time Ric was 8 the family had lived in Calgary, Ottawa, and Edmonton, finally settling in Kemptville where he spent his youth. As...
Peter Todd
Aug 2, 2021
The world lost a special person on August 2nd, 2021. Someone with interesting stories, a knowledge of the world, a musical talent, and a kind heart.
Peter Todd was a self taught musician. He was also a country singer and an amazing poet. He knew so many different facts about the world. He loved Bloomberg Magazine &...
Esther Hendry Lambert (Melville)
Aug 2, 2021
Esther was predeceased by her husband John Ernest (Jack) in 1993, her grandson Brian Mair in 2016, her brother Alexander (Scotty) in 2007 and her parents Robert Rose Melville and Annie Christie Melville. Loving mother of Lynda Lambert McLean (Birmingham, AL), Wendy Lambert (Calgary, AB), John Lambert (Haines Junction, Yukon), Jim Lambert (London, On), Peter Lambert (Victoria BC), Beth...
Lois Elizabeth (Ripley) Bobyk
Aug 1, 2021
Lois Elizabeth Bobyk (nee Ripley)
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Lois Bobyk, Our dear mother, Nana & Nana-Nana.
She was predeceased by her husband Michael (1994). Lois passed away peacefully on Sunday August 1, 2021 at the age of 90.
Dearly loved and missed by her children...
Carolynn Ruth Snow
Jul 30, 2021
On July 30, 2021, we lost our family’s matriarch, our hearts centre, our most precious Queen Bee – Lynn. Following a short illness she spent her final five weeks surrounded by the love and care of her family and closest friends. Lynn passed peacefully in her home with her two daughters Kim and Shelley and her beloved granddaughter Nicole...
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