Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Lydia Raimann-Gass
Aug 17, 2021
Hello everyone, It is with much sadness I announce the passing of my beloved wife of 44 years.. LYDIA RAIMANN-GASS After a long and courageous battle with cancer Lydia passed away peacefully at our home in Oakville, with me by her side, on Tuesday August 17, 2021. Lydia loved being a flight attendant and everyone she worked with. And...
David Graham
Aug 17, 2021
On Tuesday August 17, 2021 Dave (Davey) Graham of Etobicoke, Ontario at the age of 80 passed away at his home.
Born in Owen Sound, Ontario on June 12, 1941, raised in Durham, Ontario.
Survived by his son Christopher David (Caroline) Graham of Fort Erie, Ontario. Grandchildren Maria Cesina Graham and Christopher Michael Graham. Also...
Jean Laskar
Aug 17, 2021
God called Jean peacefully this morning August 17th, 2021, at the age of 73. Loving son to William and Philomene. He will be forever loved by his wife Val. Cherished by his dear children, David(Amanda), Cody(Meaghan), Morgan(Nicole), and Jason(Serena). Proud grandfather of Nathan and Austin. Dear brother of Richard, Sylvia, Jeannine(Diane), Maria(Sheila), and Cathy. Jean will always be missed...
Nancy Szkurhan (Cooper, Zielinski)
Aug 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce that Nancy Szkurhan passed away at home surrounded by family on August 16th, 2021 at the age of 71. She leaves behind the love of her life, husband of 45 years, Peter Szkurhan, her daughters Tammi Zielinski (Wes Barclay) and Shannon Szkurhan (Christion Schnobb) and son Brandon Szkurhan (Savanna Johnson). Nancy...
Julie Renée Lauzier
Aug 16, 2021
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Final farewell from Julie Lauzier, 1960-2021
Following a 24 year battle with cancer, Julie passed away peacefully on August 16th 2021 at the May Court Hospice of Ottawa. She was surrounded by her children with their spouses, her husband and her sister. Before departing, Julie dictated this message...
Barbara Bain
Aug 16, 2021
Barbara Ann Bain (1929 - 2021)
On August 16th a light went out with the passing of Barbara Ann Bain (nee Watkins), beloved wife of Raymond and mother of David. Married 57 years, Barbara’s life was marked by a generosity of spirit, and attention to the needs of others. Born into a Toronto of 600,000 Barbara grew...
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...
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