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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Evangelia (Hatziantoniou) Sofos

Evangelia (Hatziantoniou) Sofos

Feb 25, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Evangelia, of Rhodes Greece. June 1954 – February 2025.

Family and Friends can pay their respects:

Friday March 7, 2025Metamorphosis Tou Sotiros40 Donlands Avenue, Toronto, ON M4J 3N6Visitation: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m.

Funeral Service: 12:00p.m. 

Interment to follow: Pine Hills Cemetery625 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, ONSection: 23

Lorraine Lillian Sheppard

Lorraine Lillian Sheppard

Feb 25, 2025

Lorraine Lillian Sheppard ("Lorrie") passed away peacefully, of natural causes at the age of 93, on February 25, 2025 at Carleton Lodge in Ottawa. She is survived by her children, Ann Lorraine Sheppard (John Disano) and Brian James Sheppard, and was predeceased by her husband, Barry Philp Sheppard and her brother Ronald Holsgrove. She will be remembered by her sister-in-law,...

Janet Louise Kochut

Janet Louise Kochut

Feb 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of our beloved Janet Kochut, who left us peacefully on February 25, 2025 at the age of 70. Janet was a remarkable woman whose kindness, strength, and zest for life touched everyone she met.

Born on December 28, 1954, Janet was a woman who embraced the beauty of...

James Edward Chevrier

James Edward Chevrier

Feb 25, 2025

Our world sadly lost an exceptional gentleman, when James Chevrier, fondly known as Chevy, passed away from a courageous and arduous battle with cancer. His strength and determination were unwavering.Jim is survived by his daughters Jenny Arsenault (Ed) and Laurie Chevrier, their mother Shirley Chevrier, grandchildren Eden & Garet Arsenault, Suzanne & Mike Cardinal and their children Julie & Joel,...

Steven Mackay

Steven Mackay

Feb 24, 2025

We are saddened to share the passing of Steven Mackay on February 24, 2025 in Ottawa, ON, surrounded by family and his beloved dogs. Steven was born April 17, 1957 in Toronto, ON to Betty and Arthur Mackay. He was the fifth child, spending his childhood years in Toronto, on the family farm in Shawville, QC, and Ottawa.

Growing up, Steven...

Mario Manuel Cardoso

Mario Manuel Cardoso

Feb 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Cardoso, age 60, on Monday, February 24, 2025. Mario was a devoted husband, father, and friend, whose passion for life and love for his family left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

A Master Electrician by trade, Mario was deeply dedicated to his work, always fascinated by...

Fansworth 'Fonzy' Lovelace

Fansworth 'Fonzy' Lovelace

Feb 24, 2025

Fansworth "Fonzy" Lovelace, a cherished member of his community, was born on June 17, 1951, and passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at St. Vincent's Hospital. His departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him.

In his youth, he was a student at MT St George Methodist School. Fonzy was a dedicated construction worker, with...

Norman Charles Couture

Norman Charles Couture

Feb 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norman Charles Couture, a beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. 

Norm passed away suddenly on February 24, 2025, at the age of 61. 

Born on April 14, 1963, in Port Colborne, ON, Norm grew up with a deep passion for hunting and fishing, and the outdoors. He was also...

Lois Isobel Owen

Lois Isobel Owen

Feb 23, 2025

On Sunday February 23rd, Lois Owen passed away peacefully at the age of 95.

Lois lived a long and full life, happily married to and adored by Trevor Owen for 65 years. She loved her three children and was the much-loved mother of David (Julia Woods), Jane, and Bryn (Irene Palatics). Jane was a devoted daughter and best friend to Lois...

Deborah Dillon

Deborah Dillon

Feb 23, 2025

Deborah Dillon passed away peacefully at home on February 23, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She faced the challenges of her illness with incredible strength, grace, and positivity, touching the lives of everyone who knew her.

Debbie was the devoted wife to David, loving mother to Brayden, beloved daughter of Joane and Warner and daughter-in-law of...

Stamatina Tzerelas

Stamatina Tzerelas

Feb 22, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother Stamatina Tzerelas on February 22, 2025 in East York at the age of 83. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. 

She was predeceased by her siblings, Stavros and Litsa. She will be deeply...

Richard Charles Legault

Richard Charles Legault

Feb 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Legault on February 21st, 2025, at the age of 63, following a short, but brave battle with prostate cancer. He left this world peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Richard was the loving husband of Diane Legault (née Pomerleau), the proud father of Christina Melegh (Tom...

Jan Picard

Jan Picard

Feb 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend Jan Louise Picard on Friday February 21st, 2025 due to complications from diabetes. 

Jan was known for her bubbly personality and infectious laugh. She had an incredible love for 80’s music, Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan movies, and there wasn’t a Neil Diamond song she couldn’t sing along...

Thomas Philip Carroll

Thomas Philip Carroll

Feb 20, 2025

Thomas Philip Carroll, born on July 19, 1954, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 3 PM on Thursday, February 20, 2025, after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. Tom's life was an extraordinary journey filled with exploration, passion, and unwavering dedication.

Tom's early years were marked by his adventurous spirit. He hitchhiked across Canada, pursued various jobs, and furthered his...

Peter John Gourley

Peter John Gourley

Feb 20, 2025

It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dear friend and family member, Peter John Gourley age 76 years old. He succumbed to various health issues related to Alzheimer’s disease on the evening of February 20th in hospital. Some of the highlights of Peter’s life follow. Peter enjoyed some exciting times in 1960’s London during his formative...

Bernard Roy

Bernard Roy

Feb 20, 2025

Bernard Roy passed away on February 20th, 2025 at the age of 82. He had been at St. Vincent’s Hospital since the end of November 2024. 

Bern was the loving husband of Diane and the proud father of four sons, Andre (Linda), Martin (Melanie), Michel (Vanessa) and Richard, Grandpa to Zacharie, Antoni & Zander to whom he loved to give his...

William Gordon Robinson

William Gordon Robinson

Feb 20, 2025

William (Bill) Robinson 

Feb. 20, 2025

In loving memory of William (Bill) Robinson. It is with heavy hearts that we announce Bill’s passing on Thursday, Feb. 20th, 2025 at the age of 87 years.

Bill left this world peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 3rd, 1937 to the late Harry and Gladys (nee Watt) Robinson in Toronto, Ontario....

Don Small

Don Small

Feb 20, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Don Small (Robert Donald Small) of Ottawa on February 20, 2025 at the age of 79. He was born in Kingston, Ontario on October 13, 1945, and was raised in Leaside, Toronto.

He is survived by his wife Marian, his children Tara (Saif), Aaron (Nellie), and Rebecca , his four grandchildren: Justin,...

Carolyn Vallee

Carolyn Vallee

Feb 19, 2025

Carolyn Rutha Vallee (née Simpson)

September 5, 1942 – February 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Rutha Vallee (née Simpson) on February 19, 2025, in Alliston, Ontario, at the age of 82.

Born on September 5, 1942, in Toronto, Ontario, Carolyn was a loving wife, devoted mother of two daughters, cherished grandmother to five grandchildren,...

John "Jack" Alexander MacGillis

John "Jack" Alexander MacGillis

Feb 19, 2025

Jack has gone to sleep for the last time. He loved well and was well loved by family and friends throughout a good long life that was good to him. He leaves Kate (O’Hara), his life partner and best friend, deeply missing him with love and gratitude for the constant joy he brought to their life together.

Fondly remembered in the...

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