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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Julien LeBourdais

Julien LeBourdais

Jan 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donat “Julien” LeBourdais, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and a beacon of kindness and service in his community. Julien passed away due to septic shock, caused by a blood infection that overwhelmed his already weakened heart. He was 80 years old.

Julien is deeply mourned by his wife and partner of...

Agisilaos Kapasouris

Agisilaos Kapasouris

Jan 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Agisilaos Kapasouris, surrounded by his family, on January 14, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on June 10,1941, in Petrina, Laconia, Greece, Agisilaos was predeceased by his parents, Alexandros and Magdalene, and his three older siblings: Panagiotis, Kostantinos, and Georgia.

On June 11, 1967, Agisilaos married the love of his life,...

Jonathan Richey-Chelin

Jonathan Richey-Chelin

Jan 14, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the loss of our beautiful boy, Jonathan, aged 23, who passed peacefully in hospital surrounded by family after a tragic accident.

Jonathan struggled with substance use disorder and, despite multiple rehabilitation attempts, ultimately succumbed to the overwhelming pull of drug experimentation.

Throughout his life, Jonathan possessed an extraordinary drive to help others. During routine errands, he would...

Panagiotia Filipopoulos

Panagiotia Filipopoulos

Jan 14, 2025

Panagiota Filipopoulos passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. Beloved wife of Vasilis (late). Loving mother of John (Anna) and Chris (Anna). Adoring grandmother to William, Sara, Paul and Alexia. Panagiota will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Panagiota's memory to the:Alzheimer Society of Toronto: https://alz.to/support-the-society/

Visitation: Saturday January 18,...

Frank Baswick

Frank Baswick

Jan 13, 2025

BASWICK, Frank on Monday January 13th, 2025, in his 94th year, left this world to be with his daughter, sweet Melanie. 

Survived by and much loved by his dedicated and devoted wife Grace of 67 years. His son Stephen, and daughter in law Andrea. Who gave of themselves to his constant care. He is survived by his son-in-law, Daryl. Many nieces...

Raymond Malcolm Little

Raymond Malcolm Little

Jan 13, 2025

Malcolm passed away at home in the care of his family after a long illness. 

Malcolm was born under the caul in Southsea, England, the eldest child of Raymond and Dorothea. He came to Canada ahead of his family in 1958. He met and married Marjorie in 1967 while attending GMI in Flint, Michigan. He worked at GMC for many years,...

Sharon Coleman

Sharon Coleman

Jan 12, 2025

With great sadness and much love, we announce the passing of Sharon, on January 12, 2025, with her devoted family by her side. Her legacy is one of love, optimism, kindness, and integrity.

Predeceased by her parents, Douglas and Margaret Coleman. Sharon will be missed by her five siblings: Tim (Rieta); Mary Ann (Philip); John (Maureen); Chris; Beth (Paul); and her...

Nikolaos Liolios

Nikolaos Liolios

Jan 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nick Liolios, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. A man of proud Greek heritage, Nick’s life was marked by his love for his family. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Evangelia, two daughters, Georgia and Angela, and a son, Zissis, and his cherished grandchildren, all of whom brought...

Lucica Lazar

Lucica Lazar

Jan 11, 2025

Lazar, Lucica (1946-2025)

It is With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Lucica Lazar, at 10:57am on January 11, 2025 at Michael Garron Hospital. 

Loving mother to Carina and Lorena (Matthew) and grand-mother to Liam, Aaron, Emma, Jacob and Elizabeth. Cherished sister of Cristi (Mali). 

Lucica’s life was a testament to hard work, persistence and devotion to family. She...

Anastasia (Tassia) Bukuris

Anastasia (Tassia) Bukuris

Jan 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anastasia (Tassia) Bukuris, who has left this life to be reunited with her beloved daughter, Rosie; husband, Nikolaos; and mother, Soultana. While her absence is deeply felt, we find comfort in knowing she is now at peace with her loved ones.Born and raised in Galatini, Greece, Tassia later moved to Canada, where...

Tony Fazi

Tony Fazi

Jan 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony “Tony” Fazi on January 9, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Ottawa after a long battle with heart failure.

Born on July 31, 1931, Tony was the son of James Fazi and Theresa (Mastroianni) Fazi, both of whom predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by his brother...

Darlene Carriere Dufresne

Darlene Carriere Dufresne

Jan 9, 2025

Daughter of the Late Romeo and Florence Carriere. 

Survived by son Trevor Dufresne, my precious gift.  

Devoted, better half Patrick Mitton. 

Daughter Kristine Hazzard (Bryan), Andrew and Daniel. 

Niece Joanne Lehoux (Lawrence), Joshua and Chelsea. 

Nephew Derek (Christina), Zackary and Griffin Carriere. 

Nephew Stephen, Jessica, Jocelyn, and Jacob. 

In Laws Tony (Lucy) Dufresne, Patrick and Krista Nolan. 

The Late Mark (Nat), Zachary Dufresne. 

Pat (Ray) Town (Diana and...

Helen Avis Chapman

Helen Avis Chapman

Jan 9, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Avis Chapman on January 9th, 2025 at Bethel Hospice. Avis is survived by her children - JoAnne Chapman-Carroll (daughter), Barry Carroll (son-in-law), Kimberly Chapman (daughter), Mark Chapman (son), Amanda Chapman (daughter-in-law). She is also survived by 9 loving grandchildren - Dana, Ashley, Denim, Melissa, Kyle, Jessie, Sarah, Krystal and...

Lorraine LaRose (née Dubé)

Lorraine LaRose (née Dubé)

Jan 9, 2025

Lorraine LaRose passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, in Cornwall, Ontario, at the age of 93. Lorraine was the devoted wife of her late husband, Lyle LaRose. She was a loving mother to Michael, Brenda (Wally), and Kenneth (Diane). She found immense joy in her family and cherished her role as a grandmother to seven granddaughters and a great-grandmother to...

Panagiotis (Peter) Antiaris

Panagiotis (Peter) Antiaris

Jan 8, 2025

It is with great sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Panagiotis Antiaris, also known as Peter on January 8th, 2025, at the age of 91.He is survived by his beloved wife Efthymia and children Stacey, Helen and Louis.Peter was a proud Greek/Spartan man who lived his life with honour, respect, and love for his family.He had a...

Maimu Nagy

Maimu Nagy

Jan 8, 2025

We wish to share that our beloved mother, Maimu Nagy, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. She was in the ICU at Michael Garron Hospital in East York, Ontario, Canada. She was fighting a brief illness while in hospital. She was 87 years of age. Her residence was still at her home of over 50 years...

Roderick Balgobin

Roderick Balgobin

Jan 8, 2025

Roderick “Tony” Balgobin, 83, of Toronto, Canada, son of Roy and Jane Balgobin (Trinidad) passed away, in his sleep on Tuesday, January 8, 2025 of complications from Parkinson’s. His last hours of life were spent in a myriad of red decor (his favourite colour), listening to island tunes, and having his revered broadcaster, Anderson Cooper, as the backlight. He was...

Andrew (Andy) Groves

Andrew (Andy) Groves

Jan 8, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew (Andy) Groves on January 8, 2025, at the age of 75. Loving son of the late James & Rita Groves; Predeceased by siblings Jimmy, Nicholas, Johnny, Vincent, Maureen (Moe) and Danny. Survived by brother Gerry and sisters Cathy & Patty. Also survived by 8 nieces & nephews, 14...

Dwight Alvin Yachuk

Dwight Alvin Yachuk

Jan 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dwight Alvin Yachuk in his 70th year, after a valiantly fought battle with pancreatic cancer. While this awful disease ravaged his physical body, his mind remained clear and sharp right up until the end when, on his terms, he boarded a metaphorical space ship on January 07, 2025 at...

Anthony Murrill

Anthony Murrill

Jan 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Anthony (Tony) Kenneth Murrill, aged 77. Tony passed away peacefully on Tuesday night surrounded by love. Welcomed into the loving arms of his parents Maurice and Elizabeth (Galvin) Murrill who predeceased him.

Tony is survived by his daughters; Tammy (Pat) Yarush, Robin Murrill, Danelle (Jon) Frankel, and Candice (Brandon) Jupp....

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