Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
John Harm Brouwer
Jul 23, 2018
The man that was larger than life unexpectedly lost the last of his "9 lives" with his wife Louise by his side. Since John immigrated from the Netherlands, he lived in Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and Claremont. John was creative, warm-hearted, and made us laugh every day. He had boundless energy and determination and was always up for any challenge. He...
Derry Antony Gilkes
Jul 22, 2018
Derry was an amazing selfless friend, in the true meaning of the word . If he had it, and you needed it, it was yours. His selflessness even extended to complete strangers. When he spoke, his words were not lacking of a chuckle, which made you feel loved, knowing that he is enjoying every moment being spent with you. He...
Almyrice "Zella" Freethy
Jul 21, 2018
FREETHY, Almyrice Lizzell (Zella) – Passed away peacefully at Spencer House in Orillia, on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Freethy. Dear Mother of Joan (late Bob) Nichols of Orillia, Faye (Peter) Smith of Orillia, and predeceased by daughter Shirley (late Russell) McMaster. Loving grandmother of Lisa, Christina, Rick, Wanda, Matthew and...
Randy Glenn Valin
Jul 21, 2018
Randy loved old school jazz, blues and rock and roll. He enjoyed baseball – playing and watching. He was know as “Gaffer” and recently “Grandy”. He’ll be remembered for his sense of humour and ease with which he could make everyone in a room feel welcome. Everyone who knows him will recall his wonderful stories. He somehow had a captivating...
Lourdes Borofsky
Jul 18, 2018
Lourdes Borofsky August 16, 1941 – July 18, 2018 Lourdes passed away peacefully and comfortably with her family by her side. She immigrated to Canada from Mexico in the summer of 1986. She will be sadly missed by her husband and best buddy Norman, her three children Felipe, Daniela, Andrea, their spouses and her grandchildren: Manuel, Felipe, Tamara, Victor, Gabriela,...
Marguerite Winifred Hill
Jul 16, 2018
On Monday, July 16, 2018, at 91 years young, the family of Marguerite Winifred Hill, lost their rock. She was a strong, funny, loving and supportive woman who we were all proud to call Mom, Nana and Great-Nana. Marg will be lovingly remembered by her sons Jim (Judy) and George (Diane); her grandchildren Tammy (Rob), Jeff (Jodi), Jennifer (Gus) and...
Barry Harland Jackson
Jul 16, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Barry “Harland” Jackson, on Monday, July 16th, 2018 at the age of 69. Barry was born in Nova Scotia and raised in Levack, Ontario. Upon graduating from the Ontario College of Art, he was a designer colorist at Sunworthy, a technician in the fabric weaving studio at...
Richard Guy Martineau
Jul 15, 2018
Martineau, Guy Richard 1949 – 2018 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Richard lost his long and courageous battle with cancer on July 15, 2018 at the age of 69. He leaves behind his beloved wife, soulmate et l’amour de sa vie, Hélène (Amyot). Cherished son of Marcel et Thérèse. Dear father of Michel (Natalie) and Mathieu...
Tasha Marie Taylor
Jul 15, 2018
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Tasha on July 15 at the young age of 27. Tasha is survived by her parents, Deana Latour and Greg Taylor; her sister, Ocean Taylor; her niece, Star; uncles, aunts and cousins; and her close friends, Amanda, Stephanie, Emma, Michael, and Jodi. She will be remembered and missed...
John Patrick O'Leary
Jul 12, 2018
John Patrick O'Leary May 9, 1919 to July 12, 2018 Born on May 9, 1919 in the shortgrass prairie, on a farm near Claybank, Saskatchewan, and died on July 12, 2018 in his hundredth year, John Patrick O'Leary lived a full and remarkable life. As the third child and first son in a family of nine children, John learned to...
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