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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
John Richard Tunnoch
Aug 9, 2026
John Richard Tunnoch (August 18, 1932 — August 9, 2026) was peacefully called home at Forest Hill long term care home in Ottawa. Absent from the body; present with the Lord.
Predeceased by siblings and his devoted wife Sylvia (nee Wilson). Loving father of Joy (Mike) Trepanier, Malcolm, and Colin (Crystal); loving Grandpa of Paul (Bridget), Anica, Trevor, Naomi, Nate, and...
Loris Jordan
Aug 7, 2026
Isla Loris Jordan (née Brynjolfson) Jan 21, 1927 — Aug 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we say good-bye to Loris, who died August 7, 2026, at Carleton Lodge in Ottawa at 99½ years young.
Loris’s life was the gold standard of a century well-lived. She was a free spirit who tackled everything with high energy and passion, whether it...
Clayton Mockler
Aug 6, 2026
Clayton Mockler, 92, of Ottawa, Ontario, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 11, 1934, in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, to Arnold Mockler and Helene Page, Clayton was a devoted husband, a proud father, and an accomplished businessman. He founded Longueuil Photo in Montreal and dedicated over 30 years of his life to...
Jocelyne Marie Lavergne
Aug 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Jocelyne Marie Lavergne on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the age of 61. Jocelyne passed away peacefully at The Ottawa Hospital – General Campus, surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Jocelyne lived in London, Ontario, for ten years before making her...
Isabelle (Lise) Stewart-Burgoyne
Aug 5, 2026
The family announces with great sorrow her passing with family by her side at Toronto Grace Health Center on August 5, 2026 at the age of 77 years. Predeceased by her husband James (2023). Beloved mother of Jean Stewart-Burgoyne (Ruta Sabaliauaskas) of Toronto, Nancy Stewart-Burgoyne of Timmins. Sister to Claude Rozon of Timmins, Jean-Paul (Louise) Rozon of Timmins, Marcel Rozon...
Alexander Ross MacDougall
Aug 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, full of good memories, that we announce the passing of Alexander Ross MacDougall, known to everyone simply as Ross, on August 5, 2026, at the age of 86.
Ross was born in Mimico, Toronto, settled in North York with his family, and lived his entire life in the city he loved. He spent his working years...
Gerald "Gerry" Alan Prescott
Aug 5, 2026
Gerry passed peacefully at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie with his wife Carol and sister Kim by his side on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 after a hard fought, courageous 6.5 year battle with cancer.Beloved husband of Carol for 46 years. Loving and proud father to Ian (Senya), Emma (Rob), and Cameron (Karen). Cherished Grampa to Owen, Isla,...
Jean Elizabeth Harris
Aug 5, 2026
It is with sadness that the family announces the death of Jean Elizabeth Harris nee Friars on August 5, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Norman Vincent (Mitch) Harris, devoted mother to Heather Dawn Barbour (Jim) of Mississauga and Jennifer Harris of Guelph and very proud Grammie to Mitchell, William and Kimberly (John). She is survived by...
Gwynneth (Gwen) Wilson (nee Hayes)
Aug 4, 2026
Survival mode turns life into something to get through.
You miss
The trip
The view
The wonder
The whole damn point
Rene Joseph Paquette
Aug 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rene Joseph Paquette
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rene Joseph Paquette on August 4, 2026, in Navan, following a massive heart attack.
Rene leaves behind his beloved wife, Shirley Anne; his loving daughter, Christine; his son-in-law, Damon; his cherished granddaughters, Crystal and Kaitlyn; and his grandson-in-law, Danny. He will also be...
Francine Irene Racine
Aug 4, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of Francine Irene Racine on August 4 in Orleans, Ontario. Predeceased by her parents and two sisters. She is survived by her 3 children, 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren as well as 1 sister and many nieces and nephews.
Her family would like to thank her friends and the staff at Promenade Residence...
Marcel Chenier Poirier
Aug 3, 2026
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Marcel Edmond Chenier Poirier (“Gars”, “Ti-Gars”) in his sleep on Monday, August 3, 2026, at his home in Ottawa, Ontario. He was 43 years young. His passing was caused by a heart attack.
Mars was the deeply devoted husband of Melody, whom he had loved since she was 17...
Ching-Hsiung Lin
Aug 3, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ching-Hsiung Lin, also known as "Ba," "Daddy," "Agong," and "Lin Si-Fu", on Monday - August 3, 2026. He passed away peacefully at The Ottawa Hospital – General Campus, surrounded by his wife and loved ones. He was 70 years old.
Ching-Hsiung is survived by his beloved wife, Tsui-Hwa Lin. He...
Nobuko Fujimoto
Jul 31, 2026
Nobuko Fujimoto, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away at her home in Mississauga on the evening of July 31st, surrounded by her loved ones. Following an unexpected diagnosis of stage 4 cancer, she fought bravely for two weeks until the very end. She was very blessed to live until the age of 93.
Nobuko will be lovingly remembered by her...
Derek Leon Hagen
Jul 31, 2026
Derek Hagen, age 81, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at the Montfort Hospital, after a brief illness. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Dorothy Hagen, his son Staecy and brothers Bruce and Barry, Derek leaves behind his loving wife Margie Christin, much loved stepdaughter Rebecca (Kevin) and adored granddaughter Meaghan. He will be fondly remembered by Margie’s siblings...
Michael Sim
Jul 31, 2026
It is with great sadness to share that Michael Garry Sim, born March 1, 1948, passed peacefully with his life partner Marni Joanne Binder of 36 years at his side, in St. Michael’s Hospital Emergency Care Unit on July 31, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Mildred (Millie mom) Sim, his brother Dennis and his...
Howard Findlay
Jul 31, 2026
Howard was born at the old RVH on Ross St. He spent his childhood on Boys St, where he was raised by his parents alongside his only sibling, Janet (Marcel) Carriere of Ottawa. He attended Prince of Wales Public School and Barrie Central. In his early life he was an expert marksman, loved drag racing and working on race cars.
Howard...
Beatrice Maynard
Jul 31, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Beatrice Maynard, age 74, of Metcalfe, Ontario, on Friday, July 31, surrounded by her family and close friends.
Beatrice was predeceased by her loving parents, Jean and John Boland.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Lisa Maynard and Paolo Petro; her cherished granddaughter, Abbey Buckingham; her sisters, Norma...
Dorothy Mae Moore (née Symes)
Jul 30, 2026
There are some people whose presence fills every room they enter, whose laughter becomes part of the soundtrack of your life, and whose love is felt in countless little ways every day. Dorothy Mae Moore (née Symes) was one of those people.
On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Dorothy passed peacefully in her sleep and was welcomed into Heaven. While our hearts...
Bogdan Pyrka
Jul 28, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bogdan Pyrka, who passed away at the age of 84 at the end of July.
Bogdan was a true old-school gentleman- kind, dignified, hardworking, and always carrying himself with grace and respect.
Throughout his career, he worked as a waiter at high-end restaurants, where his professionalism, attention to detail, and gracious manner...
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