Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
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...
George J. Holy
Nov 26, 2024
George J. Holy 1943-2024 of Scarborough, Ontario
With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of George Holy, age 81, on November 26th, 2024, in Scarborough with his wife and eldest son by his side.
George was born in 1943 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. His parents owned a little hardware store in Old Town Prague where he developed an appreciation for sturdy, well...
Ljeposava Radanovic
Nov 26, 2024
Visitation
Sunday December 1, 2024
St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium - 737 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B5
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Funeral Service
Sunday December 1, 2024
St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium - 737 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B5
5:00pm
For those unable to attend in person, please join us virtually using the link below:
https://stjohnsdixie.com/cemetery/live-memorial/
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In Lieu of flowers, a donation to The Canadian...
Madeleine Blanchard
Nov 26, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Madeleine Andrea Blanchard (née Laplante), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, who passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on November 26, 2024. She was 87 years old.
Born on July 30, 1937, Madeleine was a woman of grace, strength and remarkable spirit. Throughout her...
Brenda Marie Jean Price
Nov 25, 2024
Brenda Marie Jean Price, mother to Bridget and Debbi Burns, passed away on November 25th, 2024, after a long battle with Stage 4 liver cancer. Her final moments were spent peacefully at the General Hospital in Ottawa, surrounded by her family.
Known for her big heart, loyalty, fierce fight for the underdog, and good laughs, Brenda will be dearly missed by...
Spyridon Roland Burrows
Nov 25, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Spyridon “Roland” Burrows on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Hamilton General Hospital. Born on May 28, 1942, in Piraeus, Greece, to the late James Rudolph Coleman Burrows and Eftychia (née Thiveou), Roland lived a life marked by dedication to his family, profession, and community.
Roland is survived by his...
Maria Borges
Nov 24, 2024
Maria Borges, born on October 9, 1969, has peacefully passed away on November 24, 2024.
She leaves behind her three sons, Anthony, Bradley, and Jason.
Maria was the sister of Frank and is now reunited with her deceased brother John, as well as her parents, Jose and Maria Borges.
David Joseph Paul Shields
Nov 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Joseph Paul Shields at the age of 92. David was born in Ottawa on April 20th,1932, to Allan and Mary Shields and passed away November 24th, 2024, at the Viva Barrhaven Retirement Home.
He is survived by his children Colleen (David Macdonell), Stephen (Angela) and Gregory (Yulia), his grandchildren...
Ian Bradford Darling
Nov 23, 2024
Ian Bradford Darling, in his 87th year, passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario on November 23, 2024 with his loving wife Valerie at his side.
Proud father to his four children: Steven (Kim) of Toronto, Robert (Amber) of Trenton, Kathy (Kevin) of Madoc, and David (Kelley) of Ottawa. As well as his stepchildren: Sandra (Bruce) of...
Vilma Rivas
Nov 22, 2024
Vilma Rivas passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024 at the age of 96. She is now reunited with her husband of 72 years, Salvador, who preceded her in death earlier this year. Vilma will be deeply missed by her two daughters Beatrice Harris (Al Harris) and Lucila Rivas. Affectionately know as Tilina by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren she will...
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