Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Toivo Alan Asikainen
May 14, 2026
Toivo Alan Asikainen
May 21, 1955 – May 14 2026
After a recent diagnosis of ALS and a brief but courageous battle, we sadly announce the passing of Toivo Alan Asikainen — a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, karaoke legend, devoted bird lover, and enthusiastic (if self-described "average") golfer. Toivo was predeceased by his mother, Rosemary, and his younger brother, David. He...
Sandra Elizabeth Sharolta (Petö) Vass
May 13, 2026
Sandra, Elizabeth, Sharolta, (Petö) Vass of Toronto, born in Montreal, passed away peacefully and painlessly on May 13th 2026 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
Sandra was born November 19th, 1935 to Margit Ször and Imre Petö in Montreal. She was born with a loving heart which went on her entire life. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife,...
Harold Edward ‘Ed’ Olsen
May 11, 2026
Ed Olsen passed away peacefully at 69 years of age on Monday May 11, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa after a brief stay. He had been suffering from PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy).
Survived by his common-law wife of 14 years, Pauline Lavoie, his 2 sons Erik (& Caitlin) and Nils (& Kathleen) as well as his 2 grandsons George...
Veronica Mary Fobert
May 10, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Veronica (Vera) Fobert in her 98th year on Sunday May 10, 2026 at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie Ontario.Born in Reed Township on December 13, 1928, to the late Vincent and Rosella O’Neill, Veronica is predeceased by her loving husband of 68 years John Francis Fobert (2020). She is survived...
Donald Walter
May 9, 2026
Donald Joseph Walter passed away at Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan campus on May 9, 2026.
Born in Windsor, Ontario he was the son of Lavalle Walter and Mae Lillie Walter (Rose).
He was a member of St. Matthews Anglican Church in Windsor, Ontario. Donald lived his life devoted to God and his family, especially his mother who he cared for until her...
David Gordon Yule
May 7, 2026
The world lost a remarkably genuine soul with the sudden passing of David Gordon Yule on May 7th, 2026. Loved deeply by his family, friends, and colleagues, Dave had a rare ability to make everyone feel truly valued. He avoided the spotlight, preferring to quietly uplift others through active listening and easy humour, and to lead by example.
Missing Dave immensely...
Edgar Robert Ladouceur
May 7, 2026
Edgar Robert Ladouceur, of Spencerville, Ontario, passed away peacefully after a short stay at Brockville General Hospital on May 7, 2026, at the age of 82, after several years of declining health.
Ed is survived by Annalee (Richardson), his loving wife of 57 years. Ed was the proud father of Emma Ladouceur of Charlottetown. He is also survived by his brother-in-law,...
William (AKA Tom) Thomas Snow
May 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Snow, full name William Thomas Snow. He passed away at home early in the morning on the 6th of May 2026, at the age of 77. He will be dearly missed by his whole family, and all those who knew him. Tom is survived by his loving wife...
Roland Edward Buckley
May 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roland Edward Buckley, 78, of Orléans, Ontario, who passed away peacefully on May 5th, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Newcastle, New Brunswick, Roland was the son of Vincent and Regina Buckley.
Roland worked as an Electrical Project Manager, primarily in Alberta and Ontario. He was...
Muriel Emma Gregory
May 5, 2026
After a long and courageous battle with heart failure, our dear Mother, Muriel Gregory, passed away on May 5, 2026. Just short of her 93rd birthday. Muriel was predeceased by her husband, Leo and her four sisters and brother; beloved Mother of Carol Ann, Robert (Nicole), and Steven. She leaves heartbroken six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and step grand and great...
Karen Elizabeth Gordon
2026
With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Karen Elizabeth Gordon on May 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Karen faced nearly two years of illness with remarkable strength, dignity, grace, and an unwavering sense of humour. Even through the hardest moments, her warmth and light continued to shine brightly for everyone around her.
Karen leaves behind...
Thérèse Marie Simone (née St. Pierre) Labrecque
May 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thérèse Labrecque, 71, who passed away peacefully at the Cornwall Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with her loving family by her side – on what would have been her and Michel’s 51st wedding anniversary.
Thérèse will be deeply missed by her devoted and loving husband, Michel Labrecque. She leaves...
Pierre Mainville
May 3, 2026
C'est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Pierre Mainville le 3 mai 2026, à l'âge de 67 ans, après un courageux combat de deux ans contre le cancer du cerveau.
Il était le tendre époux de Jocelyne (née Faubert), le père si fier de Julie et Josée (Francis), nées de son union avec Suzanne, et le papi...
Anne Schlenker (McBryde)
May 3, 2026
“I love you all the time and I’ll love you forever.” Anne’s last words to her family before her emergency brain surgery, May 12, 2025.
It is with profound sadness that we wish to announce the death of Anne Schlenker (McBryde). Anne passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was serene and well looked after...
Raymond Gérard Ladouceur
May 3, 2026
Raymond Gérard Ladouceur November 5th, 1948-May 3rd, 2026. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Gérard Ladouceur, who passed away peacefully at the age of 77, following a stroke.
Raymond was the beloved son of the late Léo Marcel Ladouceur and the late Anne‑Marie Ladouceur (née Lepage). He was a devoted father to Michelle Ladouceur‑Renaud (Jim)...
Antonia Giovanna Grisoni
May 3, 2026
Antonia Giovanna Grisoni (née Aviano) March 28, 1946 — May 3, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Antonia Giovanna Grisoni, beloved mother and grandmother, who passed away on May 3, 2026, in Oshawa, Ontario. She was born on March 28 in Visinada, Istria, and in 1964, she made the courageous journey to Canada with...
Lorraine Ann Crawford
May 2, 2026
Lorraine Ann Crawford passed away peacefully on May 2nd, 2026, at Forest Hill Long Term Care. She was born on July 25th, 1940, in Ottawa, Ontario.
A native resident of Ottawa, Lorraine carried with her the values and warmth of her hometown everywhere she went. She leaves behind her beloved children, Brent, Scott, and Lori, who remember her not only as...
Kenneth Gordon Dunbar
May 2, 2026
After 62.5 years of marriage, 3 children and 2 grandchildren, Kenneth Gordon Dunbar passed away on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 11:12am Born on September 16, 1939 he passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie Ontario at the age of 86. He leaves his Wife Dora, children Jennie, Betty, and Tom and his two grandchildren Joseph and Emily.A celebration...
Solomon Solomon
May 2, 2026
It is with love and gratitude that we announce the passing of dear Solomon (Tony) Levi Solomon at the age of 90.
Tony will be deeply missed by his surviving sister, Betty Moses, brother, Ruben Solomon, numerous nieces and nephews, and several great-nieces, and great-nephews, all of whom brought him immense joy. He is predeceased by his siblings, Mazie Jacob and...
Irma Tuulikki Brown
May 1, 2026
Irma Tuulikki Brown (Nee Puumalainen) March 12, 1952 to May 1, 2026
" After a lengthy illness, and with family at her side, Irma Tuulikki Brown (nee Puumalainen), passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1st, 2026 at the THP/Mississauga Hospital in her 74th year. Hers was a courageous battle first with chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis, and later in life, with Alzheimer's Dementia...
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