Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Minnie Elaine Klingbeil
Feb 24, 2026
On February 24th, in her 97th year, Minnie Elaine Klingbeil (Donally) passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord with friends and family at her bedside. Born in 1929, she is predeceased by her husband Merrill and son Barry.
Loving mother to daughter Cathy (John) and son David (Lucy). Devoted grandmother and great grandmother to six grandchildren Trevor, Josh, Dan, David,...
Gordon Douglas McDougall
Feb 23, 2026
It is with saddened hearts, the family announces that Gordon passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, February 23rd, 2026 at the age of 78 years young. Proud Dad of Heidi McAteer (James). Cherished and loving Papa of his 2 grandchildren: Brianna McAteer (Alex) and Mikayla McAteer (Marc), as well as his 2 great-granddaughters: Genevieve Dugre and...
Walter Lewis Rice
Feb 23, 2026
Walter Lewis Rice passed away suddenly on February 23rd, 2026 at the age of 77 in the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth, Ontario.
Born on January 15th, 1949 in Sydney Mines, Walter was the beloved son of Albert and Irene (Butts) Rice. He grew up in Sydney Mines and was known for his kind heart, down to earth nature and...
Julie Nathalie Cousineau
Feb 22, 2026
We are sad to announce that on February 22, 2026, at the age of 55, Julie Nathalie Cousineau passed away surrounded by her family.
She was a strong a loving mother and grandmother. She was loved by everyone that knew her. She will always be remembered as an incredibly strong, resilient women that always put others first.
Julie is survived by her...
Walter Broomes
Feb 22, 2026
Walter Broomes transitioned peacefully on February 22, 2026, following a difficult and humbling journey with cancer.
Born in Barbados, Walter carried a lifelong connection to the ocean. The sea reflected much of who he was - freedom, strength, and joy. An accomplished scuba diver, water skier, and flyboarding instructor, he found deep fulfillment both in the ocean and in teaching others...
Gary Owen
Feb 20, 2026
Gary (Clarke) Owen passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at the age of 72.
Gary lived life with a spirit that refused to grow old. His personal motto, “forever young,” perfectly captured the way he moved through the world—with energy, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.
Music was at the center of Gary’s life. It wasn’t just something...
Claire Gour
Feb 20, 2026
C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Claire Gour, survenu paisiblement le 20 février 2026, à l’âge de 87 ans. Née le 8 avril 1938, Claire était la fille de Laura Descaries et Edmond Gour. Elle est la sœur de feu de Roland Gour (feu Charlotte Gour), Lucien Gour, Françoise Gour-Lagroix (feu Jacques-Bernard Lagroix) et Paulette...
Shawn Kernaghan
Feb 20, 2026
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Shawn Michael Kernaghan after battling a year long illness. He passed away at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto on Friday February 20, 2026.
Shawn Micheal was 61 at the time of his passing.
He was predeceased by his mother Margaret Kernaghan.
He is survived by his father William Kernaghan:...
Kenneth Godin
Feb 20, 2026
Kenneth Godin, 79, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 20, 2026. Born on January 27, 1947, in Fort Coulonge, Ken carried the warmth, humour, and generosity of his hometown with him throughout his life.
Ken spent 28 dedicated years with Coca-Cola, where he was known for his loyalty, strong work ethic, and the friendships he built over...
Marlene Molly "Nanny Mo" Wood (née Cardill)
Feb 20, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Marlene Sheila Wood, at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Jim Wood, her cherished partner of 46 years, whom she first met as a young lifeguard at Britannia Beach.
To us, she was Nanny Mo. She left this world naturally and peacefully, with...
Jane Elizabeth Labelle
Feb 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jane LabelleBeloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend.July 8th 1949 - Feb 20th 2026It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Jane at the age of 76 in Burlington, ON.Jane passed peacefully with her loving daughters by her side after a brief but mighty fight with cancer.Predeceased by her beloved parents, Frances and Elisie Morrow....
Gilles Comtois
Feb 19, 2026
23 mai 1967 - 19 février 2026
Il avait peu, mais il donnait tout
Aujourd’hui, nous prenons un moment pour souligner la vie d’un homme que plusieurs ont connu.
Un homme qui n’avait peut-être pas de maison, mais qui possédait quelque chose de beaucoup plus rare : un grand cœur.
La vie ne l’a pas épargné, et son chemin n’a pas toujours été facile....
Raymond Leslie Kaddie
Feb 19, 2026
Raymond Leslie Kaddie, born on June 20, 1961, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Harvey and Freida Kaddie, and his older brother, Billy Kaddie.
Raymond will be lovingly remembered by his two sisters, Fay Leroux (Mike) and Sharon Paquette (Rheal). He was a proud and devoted father to Tanya Stephenson (Courtney), Jordan...
Sandra Rosemarie Tonn
Feb 19, 2026
Sandra Rosemarie Tonn age 63 passed away peacefully with family and a dear friend by her side at Sunnybrooke Hospital on Thursday February 19, 2026. After a short battle with Esophageal cancer she is reunited with her parents Henrich and Rosemarie Tonn as well as her beloved cats. Survived by her siblings Ronnie (Dianne), LeeAnn (Brad), Sonya and nieces and...
Marie Catherine Henault
Feb 18, 2026
)Marie Catherine Henault
November 25, 1954 – February 18, 2026
“I like laughing. Laughter, love, and animals are the things that make life worth living, in spite of hardships, and I endeavoured to surround myself with them”…
Our much loved Marie lost her brave two - year battle with pancreatic cancer at home surrounded by family and friends.
Marie was a bright light to...
Milagros (Millie) Pereira Lopez
Feb 17, 2026
Milagros (Millie) Pereira Lopez passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 17, at the age of 70.
Millie was born in Moreda, Asturias, Spain on January 25, 1956, to parents Manuel and Rosaura. Despite moving to Canada at the age of two, Millie always maintained a strong connection to Spain and would return to her parents’ native...
Shannon Sarault
2026
Shannon Yvonne Caroline Sarault (nee Kapounek), 47, of Limoges, Ontario, passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her family, following a five-year battle with cancer.
Born in Ottawa in 1979, to Estelle Hartle and Doug Kapounek. She married her loving husband, Luc Sarault in 2009 and together they built a life with their 3 sons.
Shannon is survived...
John Gerard Hood
Feb 15, 2026
John Gerard Hood September 24,1927-February 15, 2026
Survived by his son Brian (wife Patty (Shore) and daughter Pam Hood Szivek (nee Hood), daughter-in-law Carrie Hood, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, many Hood, Hilmer and Geyer relatives, as well as close friend Isabelle Nobell.
Predeceased by wives Dolores (nee Hilmer) and Heidi Young (nee Geyer), sons Michael and Stephen, as well as...
Noreen Sheila Duperré (née Haché)
Feb 15, 2026
Noreen Sheila Duperré (née Haché) passed away peacefully at home in Orléans, Ontario, on February 15, 2026, following complications from pneumonia. Born to Joseph Alyre Haché and Mary Maher, who predeceased her, Noreen was the third of six siblings: Stanley Haché (Diane), John Haché (Lorry), Lawrence Haché (Ruby), Jane Peloquin, and George Haché (Elizabeth). She was also predeceased by her...
Jean-Maurice Vaillancourt
Feb 15, 2026
C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Monsieur Jean-Maurice Vaillancourt, survenu le 15 février 2026 à l’âge de 75 ans, à l’Hôpital de Hull, à Gatineau. Né le 14 avril 1950, Jean-Maurice laisse derrière lui de précieux souvenirs auprès des siens.
Il laisse dans le deuil ses trois filles : Chantal, Marie-Josée et Marie-Ève, ainsi que leurs...
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