Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Mary Therese Jones
Feb 8, 2026
Mary Therese Jones (predeceased by husband Leverne) passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at the age of 91, in the Parry Sound Hospital’s Palliative Care. Surrounded by her loving family, she said good-bye and said that “she had to go to heaven now to be with God”. Mom died peacefully in her sleep.
Mary was born in Peterborough, Ontario on...
Randy George Whitlock
Feb 5, 2026
Randy George Whitlock
August 30, 1958 – February 5, 2026
Randy George Whitlock passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2026, at the age of 67.
Born on August 30, 1958, in Etobicoke, Ontario, Randy spent most of his life in his childhood home there. He was predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Blanche Whitlock, and had no siblings. He will be fondly remembered...
Zita (Dougie) Flannigan
Feb 5, 2026
Zita (Dougie) Flannigan, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026 at the age of 90.
She was born on November 7, 1935, in Glasgow, Scotland. This is where she met the love of her life, her husband of 69 years, William John Flannigan – ‘Willie’ as she called him to her...
Barbara June Elaschuk (née Roncetti)
Feb 5, 2026
Barbara June Elaschuk (née Roncetti), died peacefully on February 5, 2026 at Castleview Wychwood Towers Long-term Care home in Toronto at the age of 90.
Barbara was the former spouse of William Elaschuk and is survived by her three children, Bill, Lori and Lisa; her grandchildren Christopher, Michael, Melanie and Nicholas, and her great-grandson Cayson.
Born in Toronto in 1935, Barbara was...
Doug Best
Feb 5, 2026
The family announces with sorrow Doug’s peaceful passing on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Mariposa Hospice House, in Orillia, at the age of 86.
Doug was known for his many years working in the aircraft industry. His passion for airplanes began as an aircraft painter at De Havilland in Downsview, Ontario, which then took him to the Middle East, in the...
Nancy Diane Kathleen Dillon
Feb 3, 2026
Nancy Kathleen Diane Dillon passed away in Toronto on February 3, 2026, in her seventy-third year, following stroke-related illness. She was born in Toronto and remained closely connected to the city throughout her life.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Helen (née Gill) and Edward Dillon, and by her sister Susan. She is survived by her twin brother Tedd and her...
Roger René Gauthier
Feb 3, 2026
Roger René Gauthier, born February 4, 1962, in the small town of Iroquois Falls, Ontario, passed away peacefully one day before his 64th birthday at home in Cornwall, Ontario, on February 3, 2026, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
He had three children from his first marriage — Alexandra, Robert, and Maxwell — and raised them in Freeport, Bahamas....
June Van Dine
Feb 2, 2026
It’s with a heavy heart to share June Van Dine passed peacefully on February 2, 2026, in her sleep at 93, in Ottawa, a few short months from her birthday.
June was a feisty, driven, fun and devoted basketball player, nurse, strong volunteer, campaigner, advocate, dancer, scrabble player, card player (Bridge), baker, friend, sister, aunt, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great...
Judith (Judy) Eileen Channing
Feb 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Judy.
God gently called Judy home on February 2, 2026, in her 84th year. She passed peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love that will continue to echo in the hearts of those who knew her.
Judy was the cherished mother of Pamela and a devoted mother-in-law to David. She took great pride and joy in her beloved...
Claude Fabien Gauthier
Feb 2, 2026
With loved ones gathered close, Claude slipped peacefully from this world in Ottawa at the age of 65. He leaves behind a life rich with creativity, connection, and character—a journey as layered and singular as he was.
Claude carried a profound love for his family. He will be missed beyond measure by his daughter, Amy (Gus). He is remembered by his...
Arthur Kerr
Jan 31, 2026
Arthur Kerr, age 93, of Orleans, Ontario, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 31, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Arthur was a devoted husband, father, and friend whose easygoing nature and charismatic spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He shared a loving marriage of 40 years with his beloved wife, Diane Kerr....
Robert Poirier
Jan 30, 2026
Robert Gilles Poirier, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Robert was the beloved husband of 48 years to Joanne (Boucher) Poirier. He was a devoted father to Philippe Poirier (Anik Letourneau), Roxanne Poirier (Geoff Kemp), and Robert Poirier (Emma Thomas), and a proud and loving grandfather to Félix, Mikaelle, Eva, and Ivy-Rose.
Robert was the last...
Gary Clifford Montgomery
Jan 30, 2026
Gary Clifford Montgomery passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario, at the age of 85. Born in Cornwall, Ontario, Gary was raised in Kingston and later lived in several communities across Ontario and Alberta before retiring to Gananoque, Ontario.
Gary was a man of traditional values—principled, fiercely devoted to his family, and proudly independent. He loved good company,...
Wolfhart Oskar Erich Freier
Jan 29, 2026
Wolfhart Oskar Erich Freier, born on April 5, 1945 in Germany passed away at Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound on January 29, 2026 at the age of 80.
He immigrated to Canada in 1965 where he later met and married his wife, Brigitte Frank on November 1, 1969. As a licenced butcher he was employed by Loblaws (known as Ziggys)...
Claire Elaine Belanger (née Ladouceur)
Jan 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Claire Elaine Belanger (née Ladouceur) on January 29, 2026, at the age of 79, after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. True to her spirit, Claire fought until the very end and passed away peacefully with her family by her bedside.
Born in Pembroke, Ontario, Claire was...
Lawrence Jewett
Jan 29, 2026
Lawrence Jewett
June 11,1949 - January 29, 2026
Larry passed away peacefully with his wife and son Andrew by his side.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Sharon and his two children. Larry was the big brother to Elaine, Mark, Alan and Norman.
A kind and gentle family man, Larry also found joy in skiing, canoeing, photography and a little bridge.
Larry...
Frances Cecilia Hunt
Jan 28, 2026
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Frances Cecilia Hunt, who left us peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the age of 98, following complications from dementia. A woman of grace, hospitality, and boundless love, Frances spent her final days surrounded by the family that was her greatest pride.
Her family will forever cherish her final words spoken on Friday...
David Roy Boutilier
Jan 28, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of David Boutilier on January 28, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
David was a deeply caring father, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for his kind heart, his love for family, and the meaningful connections he shared...
Kimberley Brown
Jan 27, 2026
Kimberley Anne Brown
July 9,1965 - January 27,2026
Our dear Kim went to heaven on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at 60 years of age at her home with Karis in Toronto, Ontario. Kims’ death was very sudden from a pulmonary embolism.
Kim is survived by her Aunt Rose and Uncle Guy and Family. Aunt Germain and Uncle Frank Dimech, B.C. Aunt Cavel Emoff,...
Trever Kenneth Seward
Jan 27, 2026
Trever Kenneth Seward, 54, of Barrie, Ontario, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at 9:46 p.m. at Royal Victorian Regional Health Centre in Barrie, following complications from liver failure.
Trever was a warm and caring soul whose presence was felt deeply by everyone who knew him. He was the kind of person who showed up for others—steady, genuine, and generous...
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