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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

William (Bill) Hilton Wrigley

William (Bill) Hilton Wrigley

Oct 22, 2020

Bill was born on Aug. 11, 1932.  After a busy active life, Bill died at age 88 on Oct. 22, 2020. His wife Carolyn Swadron, his children Bill, Connie (John), Derek and Heidi (Jack), and grandchildren Brynne, Leland and Graydon survive him.

After 40 years in Montreal, Bill moved with his first wife Cherie and their children...

Catherine Chambers

Catherine Chambers

Oct 20, 2020

On Tuesday, October 20, Mary Catherine Chambers passed away peacefully in the early morning. Catherine will be remembered by her son Marc Gibbon (Barbara) and Daughter Alison Baker (Brett Champagne). Known as Grammie to her grandchildren Melissa, Clara, and Zeke, and Cathy to her many siblings, nephews and nieces and friends. Catherine had a wonderful sense of humour, a...

Paul David Cowan

Paul David Cowan

Oct 20, 2020

Visitation Wednesday 4:00-9:00pm, Thursday 2:00-3:00pm.    Celebration of Life Thursday 3:00pm.     Please register on this site or call funeral home before attending.

Paul Cowan, 48, of East Grand Valley, Ontario, passed away on October 20, 2020 from cardiac complications. The Memorial service will be held at Jennett Funeral Home at 152 Bradford St, Barrie, ON L4N 3B5. Visitation...

Wade Gray

Wade Gray

Oct 19, 2020

GRAY, Wade 1966-2020

On Monday October 19, 2020 with family at his side at the age of 54. Loving partner of Enza Palmieri. Cherished Pops and best friend of Adriano Palmieri. Dear baby brother to 6 other siblings.

Wade will be greatly missed by nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, and friends. Wade was loved by...

Michael George Berezowski

Michael George Berezowski

Oct 18, 2020

The family of Michael George Berezowski, of Owen Sound, Ontario, announces with great sadness, Mike's passing on October 18th, 2020.

Mike passed away peacefully having tried his utmost in his battle with cancer.

He was born in Saskatoon, May 27th, 1953. His fondest memories were of his childhood spent with his parents and sister Riva...

Wilfred Ralph King

Wilfred Ralph King

Oct 18, 2020

Born in Bangalore, India, to Ralph George and Charlotte Maud, Wilfred attended Bishop Cotton’s School and then Madras Christian College. He was the youngest of three boys – George and Edwin were his brothers and they were all fiercely loyal Cottonians.

In 1950 he joined the teaching faculty of Barnes High School in Devlali, India. He later...

Eva Mee-Ha Yeung

Eva Mee-Ha Yeung

Oct 17, 2020

Eva passed away peacefully on October 17, 2020. She leaves behind her husband, Stephen, son, Kelvin, daughter, Sharon, granddaughter, Mackenzie, and son-in-law, William. Eva was born in Hong Kong in 1938 and came to Canada in 1975. An energetic and engaging person, Eva loved music, crosswords, Chinese dramas, mah-jong, travelling, and learning. She especially appreciated the company of her...

Paul Guthrie

Paul Guthrie

Oct 17, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Guthrie announces his unexpected sudden passing on October 17th, 2020 at the age of 46.

Paul will be forever remembered by his adoring mother Joyce, sisters Karen McCuaig (Dave), Nancy and brother Kevin (Mandy). Paul was predeceased by his devoted father Vince, sister Sandra Martin, brothers-in-law Keith...

Sven Karkossa

Sven Karkossa

Oct 16, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of Sven. He was a cherished son to Marlene Karkossa and Otto Karkossa (deceased); a beloved brother to Frank Steinhausen and Andrea Karkossa. He will always be remembered as Onkel to nieces and nephews: Jeremy, Kailey, and Grace; and Jenny, Jacqueline, and Justin. He was a special friend...

Michael Berry

Michael Berry

Oct 15, 2020

Michael Berry passed away suddenly at the age of 63 from cancer in his home town of Windsor, Ontario on October 15, 2020. His daughter Lacie Napier and his grandson Jayce Napier were the joy of his life. Mike leaves his sisters Barbara (Gary), Brenda (Doug), Bonnie (Mike), and his brothers Kevin (Elly), George. As well as nieces...

Michael Napier

Michael Napier

Oct 15, 2020

Michael Berry passed away suddenly at the age of 63 from cancer in his home town of Windsor, Ontario on October 15, 2020. His daughter Lacie Napier, and his grandson Jayce Napier were the joy of his life. Mike leaves his sisters Barbara (Gary), Brenda (Doug), Bonnie (Mike), and his brothers Kevin (Elly), George. As well as his ...

Bruce Francis Cox

Bruce Francis Cox

Oct 15, 2020

On Thursday, October 15, Bruce Francis Cox, died with his wife Una O’Reilly at his side. Born in Etobicoke on April 14. 1958, Bruce was predeceased by his father Jack Cox, mother Lilian (Brush) and his brother Roy. He is survived by Una, his sister Jennifer Cox, brother John (Mary O’Connell), sister-in-law Joyce Cox and his nieces and nephews....

George Stanley Robinson

George Stanley Robinson

Oct 15, 2020

On October 15, 2020 George Robinson, beloved husband, lover and best friend of Jackie, passed away at home, after struggling with cancer of the Esophagus. He leaves behind his much loved son David and equally much loved daughter Michele and her partner Gil.

He always looked forward to our frequent family gatherings and Happy Hours, full of...

Gisele Florence (Brazeau)  Faubert

Gisele Florence (Brazeau) Faubert

Oct 14, 2020

It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Gisèle Florence Faubert née Brazeau on October 14th, 2020, at the age of 76, surrounded by family in Ottawa, ON. Gisèle is survived by her husband, Michel, and her dear sister and cribbage partner, Jackie (Réal) Blais. Devoted mother to her four children Gilles (Patricia), Denis, Claudette...

Bruce Armstrong

Bruce Armstrong

Oct 13, 2020

Bruce Armstrong

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Bruce Evan Armstrong on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the age of 65. Beloved son of Evan Armstrong and Eleanor Armstrong (both predeceased). He will be sadly missed by his brother Wayne Armstrong and sister Heather O'Neil (Glenn O'Neil)....

William Gordon Neil Leighton

William Gordon Neil Leighton

Oct 12, 2020

After some challenging months of illness, Gordon peacefully passed away with daughters at his side. Joined now with his beloved Mildred ‘Mibs’, who passed away in November 2018 after 71 years of marriage.  With the constraints of Covid-19, his daughters Lori Sparks (Wendell) - California, Colleen Leighton (Barry) - Ottawa, Cindy Rossiter (Gord) – Calgary, Traci Leighton (John Vanderlans)...

Peter Otto Mezey

Peter Otto Mezey

Oct 12, 2020

MEZEY, PETER OTTO Peter passed away after a stroke complicated his existing medical conditions. Uncle Peter will be sadly missed by his sister Kathy Willerding, nephews Andrew (Patricia)and Michael, his grand niece Katrina, grandnephew David and his many cousins in Europe and America. Peter was born in Budapest, Hungary during one of the most tumultuous times in Europe. His...

Robert Elliott Vance

Robert Elliott Vance

Oct 11, 2020

Vance's General Store, Woodlawn It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bob Vance of Woodlawn on Sunday, Oct 11 at the age of 91. Bob leaves behind his beloved wife Greta (nee Mulligan), having just recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary together. He will be greatly missed by his children Wendy (Marc), David (Darlene)...

Kazimierz Karwowski

Kazimierz Karwowski

Oct 10, 2020

We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of Kazimierz “Kaz” Karwowski at Copernicus Lodge, Toronto, on October 10, 2020 at the age of 90 years.

Kazimierz was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 39 years, Sybil “Billie”, his brother Tadeusz and sister Leokadia. He will be sadly missed by his children Eva (Dhansukh) and Marek (Isabelle),...

Katherina Perger

Katherina Perger

Oct 10, 2020

Katherina passed away peacefully on Oct 10th, 2020 at the age of 93 after a long battle with Alzheimers.

Katherina was dedicated to her family, gathering everyone together like a mother hen. She was an outstanding cook and baker and enjoyed sharing this gift with her family and friends.

Katherina will...

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