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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Elaine Harrison

Elaine Harrison

Oct 4, 2020

After a short illness, Elaine passed away in Perth District Hospital early on the morning of October 4, 2020 at the age of 73. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Rickey-Brian Harrison, and her parents John and Pearl Williams, and brother Ron. Elaine was the loved and respected mother Kelly (Catherine) and Mark (Melissa), and beloved grandmother of...

Stephen (Istvan) Patkos

Stephen (Istvan) Patkos

Oct 4, 2020

We are sad to announce the passing of Stephen (Istvan) Patkos who died peacefully in his 95th year at home surrounded by close family.  He leaves his wife Ellen of 59 years and will be sadly missed by daughter Ilonka (James), son Andre (Donna), and grandchildren Natasha (Brian), Cameron, & Kendra.

Stephen was a dedicated...

Alina Emily Rose

Alina Emily Rose

Oct 3, 2020

Sadly, on October 3, 2020, Alina Emily Rose passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her son, Adam (Fasai), brother, Edward (Blanca), sister, Irena (Peter), honorary sister, Irene (Steve), niece, Amanda, honorary step-son Adrian; predeceased by her brother, Richard, and parents Frank and Czeslawa Misterowicz.

Alina was brave, gracious, and...

Ralph Stephen Jackson

Ralph Stephen Jackson

Oct 3, 2020

It is with the deepest sadness the family of Ralph Jackson announce his passing after a long and courageous battle with diabetes.

Born in St. George and raised in Saint John he married the love of his life Karen in 1974. After graduating high school he became a Carpenter, a trade he loved and spent 50 years...

James Harvey McMurray

James Harvey McMurray

Oct 2, 2020

Jim McMurray, much loved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 2nd at home. Jim was born and raised in Toronto and had the good fortune of meeting Audrey Hodgins, the love of his life, in the ninth grade at a High Park United Church Youth Group dance. She asked him to dance and they went on...

Michael Wassmann

Michael Wassmann

Sep 29, 2020

Michael passed away peacefully on September 29, 2020 at the age of 72 - his big generous heart just quit.  Michael was much loved by his many friends and will be especially missed and lovingly remembered by Sheena, his ex-wife and best friend of 50 years.

Michael was an electron microscopist and medical and scientific photographer in his...

Rudolphe  "Rudy" E. Pharand

Rudolphe "Rudy" E. Pharand

Sep 27, 2020

The family announces with deep sadness the passing of Rudolphe "Rudy" E. Pharand. On Sunday, September 27th 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario at the age of 75.

Beloved son of Ernest Pharand and Germaine Pharand (nee Landry) (both predeceased).

He leaves behind his loving wife and soul mate Raymonde Marie Pharand.

He will be...

Roderick "Rod" Joseph Woodland

Roderick "Rod" Joseph Woodland

Sep 27, 2020

It’s with sadden hearts that we announced the sudden and unexpected passing of Roderick “Rod" Joseph Woodland on September 27, 2020, at the age of 62.

Rod was Born in New Waterford, Novia Scotia to his mother Helen Evans (Keith predeceased) and father Henry William Woodland (predeceased).

He will be missed...

Reverend Gerald Sarcen

Reverend Gerald Sarcen

Sep 27, 2020

Our beloved Gerald (Jerry) was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 27th at the age of 78.

Dear son of Gerald and Dorothy Sarcen. Loving husband of 54 years to Phyllis (Lewis). Caring father of Mark (Victoria), Jill (Radek) and Kim (Darrin). Much loved Grampy to Melanie, Noel, Oliver, Kennedy, Maya, Cameron,...

Brian Wickham

Brian Wickham

Sep 27, 2020

Brian Wickham July 8, 1970 – September 27, 2020

On Sunday, September 27, 2020, Brian Wickham, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away at the young age of 50. A warm and beautiful fall day will forever be remembered as the day Brian lost his short and private battle with cancer.  Brian is predeceased by his mother...

Randi Lee Johnson

Randi Lee Johnson

Sep 25, 2020

With great sadness and shock, we announce the sudden passing of Randi Johnson.

Randi Lee Johnson sadly passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 53.

Beloved son of Betty and Carmen Johnson (predeceased) - Brother to David Langille (predeceased), Brother to Guy Langille (Marty) both predeceased - sister...

Yvette Bisson-Lapointe

Yvette Bisson-Lapointe

Sep 25, 2020

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Yvette Bisson-Lapointe on September 25, 2020, at the age of 104, A former registered nurse, WWII veteran of the RCAF and hotel owner-operator, Yvette was the loving mother of John, Jacques and Madeleine, grandmother of Riel, D’Arcy, Melanie, Nicolas, and Tristan, and great-grand-mother of Elli and Kyle....

Muriel Irene Deyoung

Muriel Irene Deyoung

Sep 24, 2020

Mother of Surviving children Dan and Tammy with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Murial Deyoung was a strong will women that will now rest with her 2 children Brenda and Bob.

Kosana Vancek

Kosana Vancek

Sep 23, 2020

VANCEK, Kosana – Passed away peacefully at the Grove Park Home in Barrie on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Franz. Dear mother of Vladimir Vancek (Winifred) of Barrie and Nada Vancek-Serrie of Lake Dallas, Texas. Loving grandmother of Stasha, Nicholas (Amanda), Megan (Josh) and great-grandmother of Lexy, Jack, Kirsten, Jordan,...

Ryan Tyler Lynch

Ryan Tyler Lynch

Sep 21, 2020

Ryan Lynch, 53, died September 21, 2020, at his home in Toronto, Ontario. Ryan is survived by his two sons, Jesse and Trevor and his brother Grahame Lynch. Ryan lived a life on the edge. He loved to collect vintage records and liked to wander the St Lawrence Antique market.  He will be missed by his family and friends....

Colleen Holmes

Colleen Holmes

Sep 21, 2020

Colleen Holmes, Passed away on Sept.21,2020

Loved by many she loved many in return. We lost her far too early. She passed away peacefully at home fighting cancer on Sept. 21st in the presence of her loved ones. She will be terribly missed by husband Peter, son Chris(Lily), granddaughter Jacklyn, son Casey(Katelyn), and...

Harry Byatt Ashton

Harry Byatt Ashton

Sep 20, 2020

Private family arrangements.

Gloria Gray

Gloria Gray

Sep 18, 2020

GRAY, GLORIA  (nee CASTLE) March 30th 1920 - Passed away peacefully of natural causes at home in Scarborough at the age of 100 plus on September 18, 2020. Born in Stouffville, Ontario, to late parents Nelly and John Castle.  Predeceased by loving husband Charles (1993), beloved brothers Thomas, Fred (Marion), William (Billy), Jack (Ann), sister Alice (Jack).  She leaves...

Jeanette Louise (Del Zotti)  Green

Jeanette Louise (Del Zotti) Green

Sep 17, 2020

GREEN, Jeanette Louise (Del Zotti) May 16, 1941 - September 17, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Sadly, our mother passed peacefully at the General surrounded by her family with love and will be sadly missed. Thanks to the staff for their care. Loving wife of Ron for 60 years and devoted Mother to Dwayne (Tracy), Darren (Kim) and Denise (Steve). Proud Grandmother...

Rosemary Ann La Valley

Rosemary Ann La Valley

Sep 17, 2020

Rosemary Ann La Valley.  Born 1941 in High River, Alberta, passed away peacefully in Toronto, Ontario on September 17, 2020.  She is survived by her husband Gordon Best, sons John and Richard, stepson Gord, and their families.

After growing up in the prairies, Rosemary and her family moved to Toronto where she attended the Ryerson...

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