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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Nicholas Baker
Dec 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of beloved father, brother and son, Nicholas Baker, on Sunday, December 8th. Nicholas will be remembered as a loving, compassionate and cherished father of daughter Kyla and stepson Declan (Midland). Nicholas was the son of Cindy and Maurice Hayes, Barrie, brother to Sarah Baker (Craig) of Parry Sound and...
Maurice "Mo" Sword
Dec 8, 2024
Maurice (Mo) Sword May 17, 1942 – December 8, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maurice (Mo) Sword on December 8, 2024, at the age of 82.
Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Viola of Unity, Saskatchewan, Mo is survived by his beloved wife, Gwen; his daughter, Connie; and his stepsons, Matthew (Sherry) and Len (Karen)....
William "Bill" J. Kroes
Dec 7, 2024
William J. Kroes “Bill”, 70, of Ottawa, Ontario, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 7, 2024 with his sons by his side. He was born April 1, 1954, in Calgary, Alberta, but soon after moved to Point Claire Quebec, where he spent his formative years, son of late John and Leona “Toni” Kroes.
He fought an extended, fierce battle with colon...
Sonya Fox
Dec 7, 2024
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of my mom Sonya Fox in the early morning of Dec 7th at Castleview Wychwood Tower nursing home.
She was born in Toronto June 27 1930 and was 94 Years old. Sonya was a loving mother to me, my brother Lloyd Fox and her husband Saul Fox.
She was intelligent, kind with a...
Humberto Enrique Contreras
Dec 7, 2024
Humberto Enrique Contreras, age 96 of Brampton, Ontario passed away at 5:13 am on December 7, 2024, in his home at the Village of Sandalwood Park.
Humberto is survived by his two children, Guillermo Contreras & Hilda Gonzalez, three grandchildren Karina Cadena, Danny Contreras and Michelle Escobar and three great grandchildren Isabella Cadena, Sebastian Cadena and Valentina Escobar.
He was born April...
Rev. Dr. George Langford James
Dec 5, 2024
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. George Langford James, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Born in Romney, George grew up in Southwestern Ontario, where his parents, Rev. P.E. (Will) James and Zella James, and older sisters Mary, Ruth and Marjorie, nurtured his love of music and literature and his devotion to service and community....
George Kapakos
Dec 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Kapakos, devoted husband, cherished father and grandfather, beloved relative and friend. He left us peacefully on December 5, 2024, in his home, surrounded by family, at the age of 90. George will be remembered by his loving wife of 53 years (Panayota), daughter Artemis (Jason), and sons Dino (Nancy)...
Rose Daisy Climo
Dec 4, 2024
Rose Daisy Climo, June 6, 1925 – December 4, 2024
Rose passed peacefully in her sleep on December 4, 2024 at Aspire Traditions of Durham Retirement home in her 100th year. Rose was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Climo and was one of six siblings survived only by her sister Dorothy. Rose will be missed by her nephew, Ken who visited...
Robert "Harold" Lemon
Dec 4, 2024
Robert "Harold" Lemon passed away peacefully in his 99th year on December 4, 2024. He is predeceased by his wife, Margaret and his parents, Winnie and Guy.
Harold grew up in Toronto and often spoke fondly of his memories during that time. As a lifelong Leafs fan, one of his favourite stories to tell was about the two Leafs players who...
Thomas Ross Hill
Dec 4, 2024
It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Thomas Ross Hill on December 4th, 2024.
Tom is survived by his three children, Shawn Hill (Melissa Acheson, deceased), Natasha Frederick (Paul Frederick), Joshua Hill and his four grandchildren, Max (19), Samuel (16), Levi (14) and Violet (13). Tom is predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Wendy Hill...
Janet Downey
Dec 4, 2024
Our dear mother, sister, wife and friend Janet, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Dec 4 2024. Born March 6, 1940, she leaves behind the love of her life, Bernard, who adored her with all his heart, her best friend and sister (Joan (Paul), two daughters and step daughter (Elan (Mark), Lynn (Roy), Julia (Jim)) step son Alan (Ann), 6 grandchildren...
Peter “Butch” Quesnel
Dec 3, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Peter (Butch) Quesnel, who passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on December 3rd, 2024. Peter is predeceased by his father, James Quesnel, and his mother, Blanche Quesnel (nee Rose); his sisters Ida and Jeannine (Cliff); and his brothers Ronnie, Claude (Micheline), Lawrence (Jeannine), Aime (Jean), and...
Barbara DeFazio
Dec 3, 2024
Barbara was married for 61 years to Richard Nelson DeFazio who passed away on August 16, 2019. Growing up as a child she spent her summers on her grandmothers' farm with her sister Beverly. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, who passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024. We thank the Glebe Centre...
Carol Lynn Tyo
Dec 2, 2024
Carol Lynn Tyo, born on January 12, 1957, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Carol was a devoted family woman whose heart belonged to her husband, Ron Tyo, and her precious grandchildren, with whom she shared countless joyful moments. She took immense pride in being...
Paul Edward McBride
Dec 2, 2024
Paul Edward McBride passed away at the age of 90 years old. He passed away peacefully at his residence at the Eden House Care facility in Guelph, Ontario on December 2, 2024
He was a loved brother of Joe, Anne and Joan.
And a loving father of, Jim (Pauline), Richard (Debbie), and John. Paul was a grandfather of Justin, Lillian and Roxy...
Richard Victor Kelley
Dec 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Kelley in the early hours of December 2, 2024 at the General Hospital.
Richard Victor Kelley, Esquire: poet, storyteller, brave mental health advocate, and Santa Claus.
Richard was predeceased by his father Douglas, brother David and brother-in-law Tom.
He will be sorely missed by his Mom – Hazel (his biggest advocate),...
Garwood (Gary) Samuel Johnson
Dec 1, 2024
JOHNSON, Garwood (Gary) Samuel passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, in his 80th year.
Dearly loved father of Cindy Bosiljevac (Andrew), Doug Johnson and Derek Johnson (Heather). Grandfather of Gordon (Samantha), Heather, Megan, Maggie, Ian and Eric. Son of the late Osborne and Wilma Johnson (nee Little).
Brother to Mary Davidson (late Bryan) and Kathryn Egan (Gerard). Predeceased by brothers Brian...
Yat Tung ( Raymond) Yu
Dec 1, 2024
Yat Tung AKA Raymond YU, 67, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on 1 Dec. 2024 after a courageous battle with illness.
Raymond was born on 26 Nov 1957 in Hong Kong. Known for his persistence, vision, eloquence, and ambition, he touched the hearts of all who knew him.
A graduate of the University of Ottawa, Raymond excelled in a distinguished career in...
Roslyn Ann Gill
Nov 30, 2024
Roslyn Ann Gill, 73, passed away November 30, 2024 after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer at the Ottawa General Hospital.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Alyson, older brother Richard Berard, younger brother Robin Berard, and friends. She is predeceased by her husband, Peter John Gill.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff at the...
Wolfgang Lausch
Nov 30, 2024
Wolfgang Lausch - 1954-2024
Wolfgang Lausch, age 70, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his home in Alcona on November 30, 2024. He was recently predeceased by his wife, Carol Biesel, with whom he shared twenty happy years. He was a loving father, devoted grandfather, and a cherished friend.
He was born on March 1, 1954 in Berlin, Germany to parents Max...
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