Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Raymond (Ray) Aubrey Bean
Aug 14, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Raymond Bean, at Stoneridge Manor Carleton Place at the age of 85.
Reunited with his beloved wife of 61 years, Pauline, who he lovingly referred to as "Ginny".
Predeceased by his wonderful sister Audrey and his best friend and brother in aw Billy, who he has gone to join for some long-awaited laughter and...
Marrin Michael Myers
Aug 13, 2025
It is with great sadness the family of Marrin Michael Myers (Michael) of Barrie, Ontario announce his sudden passing at his home on Wednesday August 13th, 2025, at the age of 63.
Michael will be sadly missed by his wife of 24 years, Kimberly Myers (nee Barr) of Barrie, Ontario, son Steven Myers of Toronto, Ontario, stepsons Cameron Miller (Paul) of...
Major (retraité) Denis Lacroix
Aug 13, 2025
C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de notre père Denis Lacroix, emporté par le mésothéliome mercredi le 13 août, au Centre de santé Perley et Rideau pour les anciens combattants. Denis était un homme dévoué à sa carrière, passionné de ski et amoureux de la nature, trouvant joie et sérénité à son chalet au bord du...
William Skinner
Aug 11, 2025
Peacefully with his loving daughter Gail at his side, Bill passed away on August 11 at home.
Papa has gone to be with his wife "Pat", son "Billy", grandson "Jesse", granddaughter Megs and Brother Eddie. Papa will be missed by daughters, Joni (Rob), Karen (Bob), Gail , many grandchildren/great-grandchildren/nieces and nephews.
Papa and Mama got to live a full life traveling, enjoying...
Miley Josephine Burke
Aug 10, 2025
Miley Josephine Burke, born on May 13, 2025, blessed the world with her bright smile until her untimely passing on August 10, 2025. Though her time with us was short, it was filled with love and joy that resonated deeply with her family and friends.
Miley was affectionately known as "smiley Miley" and cherished by her family who loved every moment...
Pierre Joseph Collins
Aug 10, 2025
Our beautiful Pierre passed away peacefully in the early afternoon of August 10th at the Maison de l'Est hospice. His loving partner Julie was at his side.
Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June of 2024, he bravely fought it with courage and optimism. He was a true inspiration to all who knew him.
Pierre deeply loved and respected his parents who predeceased...
Donna Yvonne Billings
Aug 10, 2025
Donna Yvonne Billings, age 68, of Winchester, Ontario, passed away on August 10, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1957, to June and Richard Byrd.
Donna was the beloved wife of Roger Billings, loving mother of Jason Billings and Tanya Douglas, and cherished grandmother of Nathan and Sara. She was the dear sister of Bill Byrd (Robin), Cory Byrd (Diane),...
Joe Ayoub
Aug 8, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we share the sudden passing of Joe Ayoub, on Friday, August 8th, 2025, at the age of 60.
Joe had a gift for working with his hands and a true passion for woodworking and home renovations, often lending his skills to help family and friends with their own projects. He approached life fearlessly, meeting challenges...
Karen McLarney
Aug 8, 2025
Karen Anne McLarney passed away peacefully in Guelph, Ontario on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the age of 53 following a courageous, six-year battle with breast cancer. Karen is survived by her husband Mark MacKinnon and her two sons, William MacKinnon and Robert McLarney. She is also survived by father John of Toronto and brother Mark (Elizabeth LeClaire) of Newmarket,...
James Donald Bruce
Aug 6, 2025
James Donald Bruce passed away peacefully in Ottawa on Aug. 6 at the age of 73. James is survived by his sons, Jordan Bruce (Michi McCloskey) of Toronto, Graeme Bruce (Laura Glowacki) of Ottawa, two grandchildren Bronwyn and Emmett, as well as nephews Bill Potts of Ottawa, Thomas Potts of Ottawa, Matthew Potts of Ottawa. He is predeceased by his...
Michael Ryan Fairchild
Aug 5, 2025
In loving memory of Michael Ryan Fairchild, May 6, 1977-August 5, 2025.
On the evening of August 5, 2025, Michael Ryan Fairchild passed away suddenly in Ottawa, Ontario. Michael was predeceased by his father, Richard John Fairchild, his grandparents, Richard ("Dick") and Bernice ("Peggy") Fairchild, Thomas Grant ("Andy") Andrews, and Winnifred ("Winnie") Cluff, and his mother-in-law Berniece Michael.
He leaves behind his...
Raymond Paul Lance
Aug 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Paul Lance, who left us peacefully on August 5, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on January 22, 1954, in Calumet Island. Raymond was a man of quiet strength, enduring kindness, and an uncanny sense of humor.
Raymond had a lifelong passion for playing the guitar, and his...
Gail Marie Brett
Aug 5, 2025
Gail Marie Brett, aged 78, passed away on August 5th, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario. Born on September 12th, 1946, she was a beloved member of her family and community, whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Gail was predeceased by her parents, Richard (Dick) and Mary Connolly (Doucette), who instilled in her the values of kindness and...
Dianne Mary Craig
Aug 4, 2025
Dianne Mary Craig sadly passed away on Monday evening, August 4th 2025 at Toronto General Hospital at the age of 68. Dianne defied the odds, diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer in 2016.
Dianne lived with cancer for 9 years and showed us how to make the best of the years given, full of cheer and kindness, she navigated valiantly through cancer.
Dianne...
Michael "Mike" Steven Rooney
Aug 4, 2025
Mike was writing a story, a story forever written in our hearts.
Mike went into the hospital on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 with Cardiac Arrest. He later passed away with his Family by his side on Monday, August 4th, 2025.
Mike is leaving behind his two children. Robbyn Rooney and Zachery Rooney both by Josephine(Joann) Curl. Mike has two beautiful grandchildren by...
Jim (James) Hart Over
Aug 3, 2025
We are sad to announce the passing of Jim (James) Hart Over at the age of 86 on August 3, 2025. Jim was born February 8, 1939, in Clydebank, Scotland to James and Jeannie (Marshall Hart). He married his first sweetheart and love, Irene Kirk, on August 26, 1960. He moved his family from Scotland to South Africa and then...
Lucille Simone Lalonde (Nee Dubé)
Aug 1, 2025
Lucille Simone Lalonde, Loose Wheel to some (Nee Dubé) passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by her beloved husband and children at Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa. Lucille was a cherished member of her family and will be remembered for her kindness, humor, and unwavering love for those around her.
She is survived by...
Cheryl Lee Lovell
Aug 1, 2025
Cheryl left us much too soon, this isn’t how our life's plan was to be. Cheryl's death has brought immense loss and has reaffirmed that life is indeed too short. Her smile, her laugh and her wit would shine whether it was one on one or in a room full of people. She was loved by all and hated by...
Paul André Lamontagne
Jul 31, 2025
Sadly Paul André Lamontagne passed away Thursday, July 31st, 2025 at the age of 76. He is survived by his brother Marc. He was predeceased by his father Léopold, mother Cécile, brother Denis, and sister Marie. He leaves behind nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Please note that there will be a celebration of life at the Local Heroes Sports Bar...
Eldwyth de Roché
Jul 31, 2025
Our hearts are full of treasured memories as we share that our cherished time with Eldwyth de Roché (née Barrow) has come to an end. On July 31, 2025, just 3 days shy of her 83rd birthday, she was called home by her Heavenly Father.
Eldwyth was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, into a large family. In her youth, her...
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