Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
George Kapakos
Dec 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Kapakos, devoted husband, cherished father and grandfather, beloved relative and friend. He left us peacefully on December 5, 2024, in his home, surrounded by family, at the age of 90. George will be remembered by his loving wife of 53 years (Panayota), daughter Artemis (Jason), and sons Dino (Nancy)...
Rose Daisy Climo
Dec 4, 2024
Rose Daisy Climo, June 6, 1925 – December 4, 2024
Rose passed peacefully in her sleep on December 4, 2024 at Aspire Traditions of Durham Retirement home in her 100th year. Rose was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Climo and was one of six siblings survived only by her sister Dorothy. Rose will be missed by her nephew, Ken who visited...
Robert "Harold" Lemon
Dec 4, 2024
Robert "Harold" Lemon passed away peacefully in his 99th year on December 4, 2024. He is predeceased by his wife, Margaret and his parents, Winnie and Guy.
Harold grew up in Toronto and often spoke fondly of his memories during that time. As a lifelong Leafs fan, one of his favourite stories to tell was about the two Leafs players who...
Thomas Ross Hill
Dec 4, 2024
It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Thomas Ross Hill on December 4th, 2024.
Tom is survived by his three children, Shawn Hill (Melissa Acheson, deceased), Natasha Frederick (Paul Frederick), Joshua Hill and his four grandchildren, Max (19), Samuel (16), Levi (14) and Violet (13). Tom is predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Wendy Hill...
Janet Downey
Dec 4, 2024
Our dear mother, sister, wife and friend Janet, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Dec 4 2024. Born March 6, 1940, she leaves behind the love of her life, Bernard, who adored her with all his heart, her best friend and sister (Joan (Paul), two daughters and step daughter (Elan (Mark), Lynn (Roy), Julia (Jim)) step son Alan (Ann), 6 grandchildren...
Peter “Butch” Quesnel
Dec 3, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Peter (Butch) Quesnel, who passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on December 3rd, 2024. Peter is predeceased by his father, James Quesnel, and his mother, Blanche Quesnel (nee Rose); his sisters Ida and Jeannine (Cliff); and his brothers Ronnie, Claude (Micheline), Lawrence (Jeannine), Aime (Jean), and...
Barbara DeFazio
Dec 3, 2024
Barbara was married for 61 years to Richard Nelson DeFazio who passed away on August 16, 2019. Growing up as a child she spent her summers on her grandmothers' farm with her sister Beverly. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, who passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024. We thank the Glebe Centre...
Carol Lynn Tyo
Dec 2, 2024
Carol Lynn Tyo, born on January 12, 1957, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Carol was a devoted family woman whose heart belonged to her husband, Ron Tyo, and her precious grandchildren, with whom she shared countless joyful moments. She took immense pride in being...
Paul Edward McBride
Dec 2, 2024
Paul Edward McBride passed away at the age of 90 years old. He passed away peacefully at his residence at the Eden House Care facility in Guelph, Ontario on December 2, 2024
He was a loved brother of Joe, Anne and Joan.
And a loving father of, Jim (Pauline), Richard (Debbie), and John. Paul was a grandfather of Justin, Lillian and Roxy...
Richard Victor Kelley
Dec 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Kelley in the early hours of December 2, 2024 at the General Hospital.
Richard Victor Kelley, Esquire: poet, storyteller, brave mental health advocate, and Santa Claus.
Richard was predeceased by his father Douglas, brother David and brother-in-law Tom.
He will be sorely missed by his Mom – Hazel (his biggest advocate),...
Garwood (Gary) Samuel Johnson
Dec 1, 2024
JOHNSON, Garwood (Gary) Samuel passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, in his 80th year.
Dearly loved father of Cindy Bosiljevac (Andrew), Doug Johnson and Derek Johnson (Heather). Grandfather of Gordon (Samantha), Heather, Megan, Maggie, Ian and Eric. Son of the late Osborne and Wilma Johnson (nee Little).
Brother to Mary Davidson (late Bryan) and Kathryn Egan (Gerard). Predeceased by brothers Brian...
Yat Tung ( Raymond) Yu
Dec 1, 2024
Yat Tung AKA Raymond YU, 67, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on 1 Dec. 2024 after a courageous battle with illness.
Raymond was born on 26 Nov 1957 in Hong Kong. Known for his persistence, vision, eloquence, and ambition, he touched the hearts of all who knew him.
A graduate of the University of Ottawa, Raymond excelled in a distinguished career in...
Roslyn Ann Gill
Nov 30, 2024
Roslyn Ann Gill, 73, passed away November 30, 2024 after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer at the Ottawa General Hospital.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Alyson, older brother Richard Berard, younger brother Robin Berard, and friends. She is predeceased by her husband, Peter John Gill.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff at the...
Wolfgang Lausch
Nov 30, 2024
Wolfgang Lausch - 1954-2024
Wolfgang Lausch, age 70, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his home in Alcona on November 30, 2024. He was recently predeceased by his wife, Carol Biesel, with whom he shared twenty happy years. He was a loving father, devoted grandfather, and a cherished friend.
He was born on March 1, 1954 in Berlin, Germany to parents Max...
Vernon Kulyk
Nov 29, 2024
Vernon P. Kulyk was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on June 26, 1951. He was adopted by Paul and Vicky Kulyk and raised in Tolstoi, Manitoba. He graduated from Shevchenko High School in Vita, Manitoba in 1969.
He began working at the Winnipeg International Airport right after graduation, and in the same year he married the mother of his two children Sharon,...
Denis Richard Tessier
Nov 29, 2024
De Rockland, Ont., est décédée le vendredi 29 novembre 2024, à l’âge de 78 ans.
Il était le conjoint bien-aimé de Monique Charest, le fils de feu Ubald Tessier et de feu Sophrana Boudreault. Il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants : Stéphane (Tammy) et Daniel (Chantal); enfants par alliance (Jody (Edith), Greg (Natacha), Garry (Annie), Richard (Mercy)) ; ses onze...
Margaret (Pat) Patricia Valley
Nov 29, 2024
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Patricia Valley (nee Sproule) on November 29, 2024 at Hospice Simcoe. Pat was surrounded by loving family at the end of her battle with cancer. She was one week short of turning 84.She will be greatly missed by her devoted husband of 62 years Donald Valley, her loving children...
Petros Despotas
Nov 29, 2024
Petros was from a generation that lived a great adventure. Though the last chapter of his life was more tame and challenged by medical episodes he saw many things of wonder, horror, technological advancement and things beyond his wildest dreams that he never imagined possible back when he was he was a young man in his home town of Kozani,...
Janina Bidzinska
Nov 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janina Bidzinska (née Czyzewska) or Babcia B, who left us peacefully on November 28, surrounded by family on a beautiful sunny afternoon, at the age of 94. Born near Lwów, Poland (present-day Ukraine), Janina was the beloved daughter of Stanislaw and Helena Czyzewski and cherished sister to Michal and...
Ray Talbot Hermiston
Nov 27, 2024
Ray Hermiston died peacefully at a time of his choice on November 27th, his 89th birthday, with his family by his side.
Ray spent his childhood taking risks and playing sports. He was an exceptional hockey player who dreamt of a professional hockey career. He decided instead to pursue an education and graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor's degree in...
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