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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Nico Havenga

Nico Havenga

Oct 11, 2024

Nico Havenga, born on March 9, 1960, in Krugersdorp, South Africa, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 11, 2024, at his home in Toronto, Canada, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 64 years old.

Nico lived an extraordinary life, moving with his wife and children from South Africa to England at the age of 43, before eventually...

Elizabeth Barker

Elizabeth Barker

Oct 11, 2024

With her family at her side, Betty (Elisabeth Ann) Barker passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Dorothy Ley Hospice in Toronto. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Betty was surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren through a short battle with cancer. She will be forever missed as the Matriarch of her family of three children; Janice...

Lawrence James Maurice

Lawrence James Maurice

Oct 10, 2024

Lawrence Maurice passed away at home October 10, 2024.

 He is survived by his son Yves, his daughter Ravin Tija, and his granddaughter. 

Lawrence was a graduate of the University of Toronto. 

While he spent many years as a salesman, his true passion was being in and on the water. Lawrence was an avid sailor and loved nothing more than being on a...

Wendell Watson

Wendell Watson

Oct 10, 2024

Wendell Shanly Watson was born on May 15, 1927, in Dauphin, Manitoba to Rev. Thomas Shanly Watson and Lulu McKnight Watson. He grew up in Manitoba and northern Ontario, graduating from the University of Manitoba, and then getting his Masters of Education at University of Toronto. Wendell met his first wife, Jean, in Port Arthur, Ontario (now part of Thunder...

Margaret Elsie Cavanagh

Margaret Elsie Cavanagh

Oct 9, 2024

Margaret (Peggy), beloved wife of Brian for 65 years. Loving mother of Mary-Elaine (predeceased) and Ian (Denise), passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2024 in Oshawa Ontario. Dear sister to Brian Cotterall, Peter Cotterall (predeceased) and Hazel Taylor. Margaret will be missed and fondly remembered by many friends as well as extended family in England.

Margaret, born in Bristol, England on...

Iraklis (Hercules) Mouhtaridis

Iraklis (Hercules) Mouhtaridis

Oct 9, 2024

Iraklis, known as Hercules to many, died surrounded by loved ones at the age of 87. 

He is lovingly remembered by partner Sofia, her son Demos and his wife Maria; he was a beloved pappou to Sofia, Andriana, and Elina. He is dearly missed by daughter Vicki and her husband Demetri; he took great delight in being a papouli to granddaughters...

Hanna Olszewska (nee Jaczyńska)

Hanna Olszewska (nee Jaczyńska)

Oct 8, 2024



Hanna passed at her beloved home at Devil Lake, Ontario, her and Ted’s heaven on earth, on Tuesday 8 October 2024, at the age of 92, after a stoic battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s.

Predeceased by her loving husband Tadeusz (Ted), son Michael, parents Tadeusz and Wanda, sister Olenka (Leon) and brother Kazik (Marysia).

Left to honor her memory are her daughters...

Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers

Oct 8, 2024

Peter Sellers, born June 17th, 1964, in Buckingham, Québec. He has left a void in the hearts of his loved ones and the community as he passed away on October 8th, 2024 in Gatineau.Peter was a beloved husband to Sylvie Vien and a devoted father to his sons Yves Berube, Mario Berube, and Marc-André Vien. He also cherished his role...

Leslie Joseph Cardoso

Leslie Joseph Cardoso

Oct 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Joseph Cardoso, on October 8, 2024, at the age of 98, with his daughters by his side.

He is survived by his four daughters, Avril (Noel), Penny (Brian), Gillian(Dan), Martine(Nick), and loving grandsons; Nick and Matt. 

Leslie was always admired for his faith, humility, hard work, loving and caring nature...

Teresa (Teri) Leigh Morrison

Teresa (Teri) Leigh Morrison

Oct 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Teresa (Teri) Leigh Morrison:

Beloved sister and daughter passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024. She was born on April 10, 1964 in Hamilton to Don (deceased) and Anne Morrison. 

Teri led a life filled with music, theatre, travel and her love for her little dogs Lucy and Cindy. She will be remembered for her passion for baking,...

Felix Alonso

Felix Alonso

Oct 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Cony Alonso

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and grandmother Cony Alonso, who went to be with the Lord on October 8th, 2024, at the age of 78. Cony was the heart and soul of our family, a beacon of love and strength. She devoted her life to raising...

Alexandra Medford

Alexandra Medford

Oct 7, 2024

Obituary to follow:

Funeral Service Details: 

Thursday October 10, 2024, 

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 54 Clinton Street, Toronto, ON

Visitation: 11 am to Noon 

Funeral Service: Noon

Interment: Beechwood Cemetery 7241 Jane Street 

May her memory be eternal 

Lise Monique Anita Marie Lacroix

Lise Monique Anita Marie Lacroix

Oct 6, 2024

In Loving Memory of Lise Monique Anita Marie Lacroix.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mama and Nanny, Lise Lacroix, who was called to Heaven’s Gate on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, at the age of 81. With her loved ones gathered around her, she peacefully departed her life at home after battling cancer.

Lise...

William (Bill) Walker Rowe

William (Bill) Walker Rowe

Oct 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of (Bill) William Walker Rowe, who departed this life on October 6, 2024, at Andy’s House, Muskoka Hospice, Port Carling surrounded by his family, after bravely facing a 25 year battle with cancer.

Born on May 2, 1959 Bill was a son of Charles and Dorothy Rowe and the third brother...

Panagiota (Penny) Bournas

Panagiota (Penny) Bournas

Oct 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Panagiota (Penny) Bournas, who left this world at the age of 70. Born in 1954 in the picturesque town of Kastoria, Greece, she radiated kindness, resilience, and a deep love for her family. In 1971, she married the love of her life, Konstantinos...

Mabel Effie Parsons

Mabel Effie Parsons

Oct 5, 2024

November 22nd 1942 to October 5th 2024

Mabel Parsons widow of Alpheaus Parsons and mother of Maisie Leslie and mother of the late Florence, Frances and Beverly Michelle. Grandmother (Nan) of Amanda and Taylor Leslie and great Nan of Matthew. 

She was the best mother, Grandmother and great grandmother. She was a hard working loving and caring women. No matter what life...

Jill Elaine Daigle

Jill Elaine Daigle

Oct 5, 2024

Jill Elaine Daigle passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5th in Ottawa after living with cancer for the past three years.

Jill was born October 3, 1968, at the Saint John General Hospital to Pamela (Cromwell) and Yves Daigle. She grew up in beautiful Grand Bay, and graduated from St. Vincent’s High School in 1986 and from St. Thomas University with...

Konstantinos Tsakopoulos

Konstantinos Tsakopoulos

Oct 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Konstantinos (Kostas) Athanasios TsakopoulosWith profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Konstantinos (Kostas) Athanasios Tsakopoulos, on October 5, 2024, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. A devoted husband, cherished father, and adored grandfather, Kostas leaves behind a life rich in love, strength, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear.

Born on May 21,...

Lee "David" Thomas Emmerson

Lee "David" Thomas Emmerson

Oct 4, 2024



It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David on October 4th, 2024 at the age of 73.

 David leaves in mourning his wife Mary Theresa Bennett, their beautiful granddaughter Mercedes and his great grandson Mason.

David is also survived by his sons from a previous marriage Jamie, Christopher and 4 grandsons. 

In addition, he is survived by his mother...

Harold Ivan Whalen

Harold Ivan Whalen

Oct 4, 2024

Harold Ivan Whalen

Born in Pembroke, Ontario on October 22,1963. 

He worked for the lovely Currie Truck Center family.

Harold passed away after a two and a half year fight to colon cancer with loved ones by his side on October 4, 2024 at 60 years of age.

He will be deeply missed, by all who loved him.

A heartfelt thanks to those who loved...

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