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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Christine Marie Goguen

Christine Marie Goguen

Dec 18, 2024

On December 18th, Christine Marie Goguen, loving Mother, Friend and Sister transitioned into the hands of god, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and unconditional love that will forever remain here on earth. 

Every soul who came across Christine was instantly touched by her warmth, relatability and selflessness. No matter the life circumstance, her true essence never failed to prevail. With...

Brian Matthew Wilson

Brian Matthew Wilson

Dec 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Brian Matthew Wilson announce his peaceful passing on December 17, 2024 surrounded by family.

Brian will be remembered by his wife of 44 years, Sharon; children, Kelly (Peter Hill) and Sean; grandchildren, Ethan, Owen and Lucy; brother, Kevin (Sandra Allen); and numerous other family members, nieces and nephews, friends and community members....

Fred Leroy Milke

Fred Leroy Milke

Dec 17, 2024

A Life Well Lived & Gone Too Soon

Fred was a talented engineer, loving husband, father, and grandfather, who enjoyed good company, sports and travelling the world.He will be greatly missed by his wife, Kathleen, children, Teresa (Jesse) & Ryan, and grandchildren, Isabelle & Jordan. 

Poonam Amalsadia

Poonam Amalsadia

Dec 17, 2024

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations be made in Poonam's memory to Make A Wish Canada

Livestream link for service at St. John's Dixie: https://stjohnsdixie.com/cemetery/live-memorial/ 

Nicholas John Siller

Nicholas John Siller

Dec 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the peaceful passing of Nick on December 17, 2024 at Ian Anderson House in Oakville, Ontario.

Nick was a kind, gentle man who enjoyed cooking, gardening, furniture refinishing, teaching, helping others and most of all his family.

Nick loved to reminisce about his long impressive career at Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson to him!) 

He had...

Huguette Marie Charlebois

Huguette Marie Charlebois

Dec 16, 2024

Nous vous informons du décès de Madame Huguette Marie Charlebois. 

Elle est décédée à l’Hôpital Montfort, accompagnée de ses proches, le 16 décembre 2024. 

Elle est l’épouse de Guy Charlebois et la mère de Mélanie (Michael Schibler), Marie-Paule (Marc Perrier), et une bonne amie à Patrick Charlebois. Elle est également la grand-maman aimante d’Émilie-Rose et Zachari. 

Elle laisse dans le deuil sa sœur...

Osias Guillaume Lapalme

Osias Guillaume Lapalme

Dec 15, 2024

In Loving Memory - Osias Guillaume Lapalme - June 12,1950 - December 15, 2024

Obituary for Guillaume Lapalme

The family announces with great sorrow the sudden passing of Osias Guillaume Lapalme ( “Guy”), who passed away peacefully, on Sunday morning, December 15, 2024 at Scarborough General Hospital surrounded by Zhihong ( Shirley) and Yumeng (Ivy), at the age of 74 years.

Loving son...

Reginald (Reg) Kennedy

Reginald (Reg) Kennedy

Dec 14, 2024

After a brief illness, Reginald (Reg) Kennedy, passed away on December 14th, 2024. He leaves behind his two sons, Jason (Tesia) and Kyle. Predeceased less than one month ago, his wife of 44 years, Diane (nee Baxter). He also leaves behind his dear sister Rhonda. Stepfather of Kathy, Paul (Allison), Sue (Sandu) and Neil (Heather). His memory will live on...

Doreen Elizabeth Joy (Masson)

Doreen Elizabeth Joy (Masson)

Dec 14, 2024

Doreen Elizabeth Joy (Masson) passed away peacefully on Saturday December 14th with her daughter and grandson by her side. 

Doreen was born in Winnipeg Manitoba in August 1942. Her father Harold Masson was enlisted with the RCAF and proudly served in WWII. Her mother Elizabeth (Betty) Masson was the only child of Irish immigrants. 18 months later her sister Ann was...

Barbara Gail Spano (née Desnoyers)

Barbara Gail Spano (née Desnoyers)

Dec 13, 2024

Peacefully on Friday, December 13th, with family by her side.

Barbara passed away at the tender age of 62 years old.

Beloved wife to Perry of 45 years. Loving mother to Ashley and Terrance (Amanda).

Cherished grandmother to Mykael (Lily), Cameron, Amelia, Milëna, Marlë and Riley.

Proud great-grandmother to Hope. Trailer besties to Diane and Dwight. Missed dearly by sister-in-law Beverley (Joe) and her...

David John Ferguson

David John Ferguson

Dec 13, 2024

With great sadness, the family announces the death of David John Ferguson.

Dave was a devoted husband to Joan, father to Karen (Mike) and Sandra (Lawrence), and grandfather to Tanisha and Hollis.

Dave was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, to William John Ferguson, originally of County Tyrone in what is now Northern Ireland, and Mabel Emily Thompson, originally of Muskoka, Ontario. He...

Pauline Helen Kowalczyk

Pauline Helen Kowalczyk

Dec 13, 2024

Pauline peacefully passed away on December 13, 2024, at the age of 93, with her granddaughter Haley (Fletcher) by her side.

 Pauline took great pride in her career as a safety supervisor, a role she held until her retirement at age 60. She also worked as a waitress at the Orchard Family Restaurant, where she won the affection of the staff,...

James Kenneth Bidmead

James Kenneth Bidmead

Dec 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Bidmead on December 12th, 2024, at the age of 76. James will be deeply missed by his loving wife Bonnie Bidmead (Hawke). He leaves behind his children Tina (Gareth Taylor) and Corey (Larissa Mair), and grandchildren Lauren, Rhys and Devan.Born on June 12th, 1948, in Orillia to late...

Jean Paul Deslauriers

Jean Paul Deslauriers

Dec 12, 2024

"37 years ago, on Saturday, September 12th, 1987, I married my soulmate who is also my lover and best friend. Our love is a gift of a lifetime that grows stronger every day. JP, you are the sunshine in my life and still my knight who continues to take me on amazing adventures on Ole Blue. (Goldwing Trike) We are...

Judith (Judy) Elizabeth Houlihan (née Miller)

Judith (Judy) Elizabeth Houlihan (née Miller)

Dec 12, 2024

Judith (Judy) Elizabeth Houlihan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at "La Maison De L’est" Hospice in Ottawa, Ontario, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on July 15, 1951, and was a beacon of strength and joy throughout her life.

Judy dedicated over three decades to the field...

Ronald E. McCurdy

Ronald E. McCurdy

2024

Ron McCurdy was the son of Everett and Opal. He was the husband of Elva. He took care of Elva, steadfastly, through her Alzheimer’s years, in our family home. He lived on his own with weekly support in the family home until a week before his passing. He was taken by ambulance at his own request to Etobicoke General, where...

Jessie Celeen John

Jessie Celeen John

Dec 11, 2024

Jessie Celeen John was born on August 5, 1960, in Trinidad and Tobago; she went to rest with God on December 11, 2024. Jessie was tenacious and had a vest for life, making those around her feel loved with her infectious smile and kind words. Throughout her life she was ambitious and began pursuing her business dreams, cleaning and hairstyling....

Heather Ann Sayer

Heather Ann Sayer

Dec 10, 2024

It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Heather Ann Sayer. Heather was born on June 11, 1962 and passed away at the age of 62 at the Civic Hospital on December 10, 2024.

She leaves behind her husband Cliff and her son Matt with her daughter in law Amanda and her two beautiful granddaughters Emma and Violett. She is...

Margaret Eileen (O’Neil) Rollin

Margaret Eileen (O’Neil) Rollin

Dec 10, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Margaret, affectionately known as Eileen, at the age of 84 on December 10, 2024, in Ottawa, Ontario. Eileen passed away suddenly at the Montfort Hospital.

Eileen is survived by her husband, Charles Rollin.

Eileen was a loving mother to Larry (Maya), Marc (Gabriella), Cary (Shirley), Kevin (Ivelis), Melissa (Roger),...

Robert Thomson

Robert Thomson

Dec 10, 2024

With great sadness we announce the passing of Robert Thomson at Wellbrook Place long term home on December 10, 2024

Robert (Bob) was born in Port Colborne, August 28, 1941.

Beloved husband for 61 years to Doreen (Nettle)

Father to son Darren and late Daryl.

He will be missed by grandson Eric Thomson 

There will be no visitation. A private family service will be held.

Any...

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