Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
John Kelso Moncrieff Bratton
Dec 30, 2020
Passed away peacefully after a short illness with cancer, at North York General Hospital, on December 30th, 2020, with his family by his side. He will be greatly missed by "his bride" of 43 years Nancy, his children Stephanie (Brian) Belanger, Andrew (Dana) Bratton, his grandchildren Molly, Westley, and Emily, his brother, David Bratton and sister Beverly Oxman. Predeceased...
John Edward Leach
Dec 30, 2020
John Edward George Leach (Eddie) born March 9, 1933 to Fred and Sylvia (nee Smith) Leach, peacefully passed away on December 30, 2020. Husband of Loretta (nee Ledyit) Leach for 63 years. Devoted and loving father to Curtis and Carmen Leach. Loving grandfather to Sierra and Dryden Aldworth, great-grandfather to Gracelyn and Paisley Aldworth. The only brother...
Georgina Rae Grey (nee Beechey)
Dec 30, 2020
Georgina Rae Grey (nee Beechey)
June 9, 1925 – December 30, 2020
It is with sadness that the family of Georgina Rae Grey announces her death on December 30, 2020 at 95 years of age. Rae was born in Bristol, England, the only child of Dorothy Venn Beechey and Herbert W. Beechey. She attended Red...
James "Jim" MacDonald
Dec 30, 2020
MACDONALD, James “Jim” 1951-2020
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of James MacDonald on December 30, 2020 at the age 69 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Beloved husband of Cathie (nee MacGregor); loving father of Izabel MacDonald and Callie (Jamie) Powell; doting grandfather of Logan, Brody, Ryker, Astrid, and Aerith; dear brother...
Ernest Wayne May
Dec 29, 2020
It's with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Ernie at the age of 69. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.
Waiting for him in Heaven is his wife Vera of 40 years and his parents Ernest and Shirley. He...
Carl (Ronald) Williams
Dec 28, 2020
Carl (Ronald) Williams. September 27, 1940 to December 28, 2020.
Carl passed away suddenly on December 28, 2020. Brother to six siblings. Father to Claudelle, Charlene, Laura and Ronald. Grandfather to Dyan, Jeanelle, Michelle, Vannessa and Alissa. Great grandfather to Christian, Nicholas, Ezra, Phoenyx and Rory.
Carl will be remembered for his sense of humour...
Régina "Régine" Rachel Oakley
Dec 28, 2020
Régina Rachel Oakley -- (aka Régine) -- Shortly after eating her requested homemade piece of apple vanilla pudding pie, dressed in her new Christmas pajamas which read “Don’t Moose with Me” laying back in her lift chair recliner she shared, toasted, and enjoyed a few glasses of champagne. Her protégé holding her hand at her side listening to the...
Carmen Green
Dec 28, 2020
Carmen Green (nee Ventura), Born on Jan 4, 1928 in Ottawa, ON, was called home on Dec. 28, 2020 in her 93rd year.
Carmen was predeceased by her beloved first husband of 36 years, Robert Octeau in 1982, her second late husband Hector Green in 2002, and her youngest son James Octeau in 2008.
Predeceased...
Nina Kim
Dec 28, 2020
On Monday December 28th, 2020 at 9am, Nina Kim passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Her last hours were spent at home where she was surrounded by family, including all three of her children (Natalia, Vladimir and Vassiliy), and adult grandchildren. Nina loved reading her Bible, attending church and spending time with her loved ones. Her entire...
Jean Ellen (Melnyk) Gunter
Dec 27, 2020
Obituary for Jean Ellen Gunter
Jean passed away peacefully in her home at age 84 in the early morning of December 27, 2020 with her husband Paul and son Eric holding her hands.
She leaves behind and will be missed by three fine grandchildren: Chloe, Max and Kyle.
Jean was predeceased by her...
Unal Bargu
Dec 27, 2020
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce Unal quietly slipped away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in his home in Toronto. He will be dearly missed by his sister, Halime, whom he lovingly referred to as his “best friend and sister.” Unal also leaves behind his little brother Sinan whom he was very proud to...
Allen Bruce Slade
Dec 27, 2020
Passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital surrounded by friends on December 27, 2020 after a brief illness.
Predeceased by his Father Leslie, Mother Dorothy and Sister Corinne. A native of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Bruce returned to his childhood home often to visit with his dear friends. A 35-year veteran of the travel industry, Bruce lived in...
Richard Brake
Dec 26, 2020
Eric Richard Brake born May 24, 1941 in Montreal, QC passed to his rest at Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital on December 26, 2020
Richard was actively involved in the Ottawa area Seventh-day Adventist churches and held various leadership roles. He had a deep reverence for God and many were brought to faith through Richard’s giving bible studies and...
Yvette (Vitaps) Brauch
Dec 26, 2020
Yvette Alvina Brauch (nee Vitaps) joined her loving husband Dean on Saturday, December 26th in her 81st year, at Oakwood Park Lodge with family at her side, as a result of Covid and Covid outbreak complications. Loving and devoted mother to Steven, Karen and Jennifer, and a much loved Oma/Gramma to her grandchildren Emilija, Brendan, Gibson, Nicole, Shelby, River...
Vivian McGillivray
Dec 26, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our loving mother, Vivian McGillivray, on December 26, 2020 at the age of 85. Vivian was blessed with the gift of making friends easily. Her easygoing, giving nature and willingness to listen meant within a few short moments of meeting someone she would have made a new...
Natalie Payant
Dec 25, 2020
Tragically on December 25, 2020 at the age of 47. Loving daughter of Gail Bertrand and Gaston Payant, sister of Tammy (Sean), Julie and Bridgit. Mother of Eryk and Justyn Wawok (Fred), Aunt to Ryan (Serena), Tyler (Mel), Bailey, Kyle (Brooke), Caittie (Nick) and Jenny (Mat).
Cherished by her closest friend, Jackie. Natalie will be fondly remembered...
Robert Pharand
Dec 25, 2020
Robert Pharand passed away in his home in Toronto on December 25, 2020 at the age of 76.
Born in Hull, Québec on October 20th, 1944 to Ephrem Pharand and Véronique Quinn. Robert is survived by his wife Louise Levac, children Martin (Judi), Michel (Alexandra) and Catherine (James Morton), and was blessed with a wonderful bundle of...
Lois Marion (Wilcox) Talbot
Dec 24, 2020
Peacefully at Linhaven Nursing Home on December 24, 2020, Lois has gone to a well deserved rest.
Predeceased by her husband, Hugh (1976), daughter Isobel (1964) and son Alexander “Sandy” (2018), brothers Jack (2001), Ferris (1998), Donald (1986) and sister Barbara (1993).
Lois will be missed by her daughters Ruth (Paul), Barbara (Don), and Lori...
Brenda Ann Collart
Dec 23, 2020
Brenda Ann Collart, aged 58, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 23, 2020 due to a tough, yet sudden battle with cancer. She was born December 10, 1962 in Toronto, Ontario to Anna and Alfred Collart.
Brenda loved to collect many things ranging from recipes, music, collectible spoons, and all things in...
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