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Local obituaries for

Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Giovanni Canesso

Giovanni Canesso

May 15, 2025

With sorrow we announce the passing of our dear Giovanni in his 92nd year. Predeceased by his devoted wife Maria. Beloved father of Silvia (Andre), Sandra (Emile) and Cathy. Most cherished Nonno of Mario, Daniela (Rosie), Giulia (Michaela), Paul, Carlo (Amanda). Mourning his loss is his brother Camillo and extended family and friends in Italy and Canada.

Funeral to take place...

John Robert Jarosz

John Robert Jarosz

May 15, 2025

Johnny "JOHN" Robert Jarosz 

November 18, 1958 - May 15, 2025 

John R Jarosz passed away peacefully on the morning of May 15 after a long battle with terminal Parkinson's Disease. John was surrounded by his most cherished daughter Justina Sansom, wife Patricia and a chosen life long friends, Larry and Marie Colero, Mark Prime and Bob Chapman.

Poppa is survived by his...

Jason Kenneth Cairncross

Jason Kenneth Cairncross

May 14, 2025

Jason's Song of Life

Jason started life on May 26, 1977, born on the slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. When he and his mother arrived in Toronto, Canada a year later to join the rest of the family, his grandmother took him under her wing becoming his guide, protector, teacher and firm friend. He was soon part of the community...

Nadine Doris Powell

Nadine Doris Powell

May 14, 2025

No death announcement could fully convey the joie de vivre of Nadine “Nikki” Doris Powell née Warner. Nadine continued to make friends and care for others until the very end of her life. Nadine was born to Sally Waghorn in Montreal on July 25 1933, and was a “true Leo” in terms of her outgoingness and style. Nadine moved to Toronto,...

Bernadette Elizabeth D'Arcy

Bernadette Elizabeth D'Arcy

May 14, 2025

Bernadette passed away peacefully at Bridgepoint Palliative Care on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, with her family by her side at the age of 95. 

Beloved mother of Kimberley, Hilary and her husband Hideo, and Adam and his wife Anne, adored Grandmother of Christopher, Megan, Sarah, and Johnathon and his wife Roxanne, great grandmother of Verona. Bernadette will be sadly missed by...

Cynthia Vroom

Cynthia Vroom

May 14, 2025

She was born as Zwantje Cynthia Vrolyk in Sarnia, Ontario, the oldest daughter of the late John and Henny Vrolyk. She grew up on the family farm and met the love of her life in youth group and married the late Henk Vroom on October 11, 1957. After a few years living in Sarnia they moved to Toronto. They were...

Dragana Susic

Dragana Susic

May 14, 2025

Dragana SusicSeptember 15, 1947 – May 14, 2025Mississauga, Ontario

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dragana Susic, who left us peacefully on May 14, 2025, at her home in Mississauga after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 77 years old and surrounded by her loved ones.

Beloved wife of the late Bozidar Susic and cherished daughter of late Milica...

Allan Neil MacLeod

Allan Neil MacLeod

May 13, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Allan “Mac” Neil MacLeod. Allan passed peacefully on May 13, 2025, surrounded by family, at the age of 85.



Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on September 1, 1939, Allan lived a life rooted in service, compassion, and quiet strength. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) at...

Virginia Joan Lovett (née Dinardo)

Virginia Joan Lovett (née Dinardo)

May 13, 2025

Passed away unexpectedly at the age of 103, from a respiratory virus (HMPV) she contracted at Omni Woodland Villa nursing home in Long Sault, ON, one week prior to her passing. 

Virginia was born in Ottawa, widow of the late George Lovett, pre-deceased by her parents Giovannina Marasco and Francesco Dinardo, and 8 siblings, Mary, Helen, Fred, Carmella, Raymond, Matilda, Arthur,...

Kelvin Lamport

Kelvin Lamport

May 13, 2025

Kelvin Lamport, born on April 29, 1952, in the charming coastal town of Newhaven, East Sussex, England, embraced life with a deep appreciation for nature and adventure. He peacefully passed away on May 13, 2025, at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, held close by his loving family.

His life was a testament to love and connection. Kelvin was predeceased by...

Barry Allan Gard

Barry Allan Gard

May 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Barry A Gard, 93 of Innisfil on May 12, 2025. Barry was born on February 12, 1032

Barry followed his love of flying by serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force and then finishing his flying career as a Captain with Air Canada, retiring at the age of 58.

He...

Jay (John Jeffrey) Kirwin

Jay (John Jeffrey) Kirwin

May 12, 2025

Jay (John Jeffrey) Kirwin passed away suddenly on May 12, 2025. Jay is missed by his wife Heather (nee Bishop) and his best fur friend Grimlock. He was a devoted son to Debbie (nee Liddle) and Ross (2022); brother to Andrew (Amy) and brother-in-law to Neil (Daniella), Shannon (Ryan) and John (Tanya). He was uncle and “Chief Instigator” to William,...

Victor Erwin Kimberley

Victor Erwin Kimberley

May 12, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Vic Kimberley on Monday May 12, 2025, at the General Hospital. Vic was the last surviving child of eight children. He was predeceased by his father William Kimberley, his mother Irene (nee Gendron), his brothers Wayne, Bobby and Cliff and sisters Carol, Lois, Audrey and Dona. With great diligence and...

Marian Eileen Fellows

Marian Eileen Fellows

May 11, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Marian Eileen Fellows (née Shaw) of Brampton (Bramalea), Ontario, on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Marian was admitted to Toronto’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, May 7, after being diagnosed that same day with a life-threatening illness (leukemia). She passed peacefully, without pain, and in the company of family.

Marian was widowed in...

Gloria Joanne Moffatt

Gloria Joanne Moffatt

May 11, 2025

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria J Moffatt of Vars on May 11th 2025 at the age of 77.

Survived by her loving husband Ivan R Moffatt, her daughter Fay, proud grandson Dillon, brother Charles Hunt. Predeceased by her late son Micheal Moffatt.

A funeral service for Gloria will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at...

Ronald James Smith

Ronald James Smith

May 11, 2025

Ronald James Smith, was born on June 7, 1959, in Washington, DC. He passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Ronald was a devoted life partner to Rosemary Baker-Moore, with whom he shared countless moments of joy and companionship. His family extended to include his beloved Grandchildren Justin Moore,...

Karl (Dragutin) Lovrek

Karl (Dragutin) Lovrek

May 11, 2025

Karl (Dragutin) Lovrek passed away on May 11, 2025 at the age of 90 in Toronto, Canada. He was born in Mali Bukovec, Croatia. He is survived by his wife Mira (nee Horvat); son Eduard; and sister Štefica. Karl was a welder by trade and was at one time a workman on the construction of Toronto’s SkyDome stadium.

Private services attended...

Gertrude (Trudy) Schuiteboer

Gertrude (Trudy) Schuiteboer

May 11, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gertrude (Trudy) Schuiteboer on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Survived by her children Gary (Nancie), Kevin (Dorothy), Margaret (Martin) and Ken (Heidi) and her brother Merrill Davidson.

Loved grandmother of Jason, Shawn, Joshua and Benjamin. Loved sister-in-law of Rachele along with several nieces and nephews. Special mention to brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joe...

Barbara "Jane" Cleary

Barbara "Jane" Cleary

May 11, 2025

.Barbara "Jane" Cleary, a remarkable individual whose life was marked by strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends, passed away on May 11, 2025, at Cornwall Hospice. Born on September 13, 1952, in Hamilton, Ontario, Jane's journey through life was characterized by her resilience and her role as a caregiver, often putting the needs of others before...

Peter Edward Crossley

Peter Edward Crossley

May 10, 2025

Peter was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the youngest son of Thomas and Ethel Crossley (née Mann). He passed away, aged 80 years, after a period of declining health, in Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, Ontario. He was pre-deceased by his father in 1950, his mother in 1976, his sister Joan (Gauthier) in 1977, and his brother Robert in 2009.

Peter...

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