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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Maureen Olwin Phillips (nee Cavanagh)

Maureen Olwin Phillips (nee Cavanagh)

May 27, 2024

Born in the Welsh coal mining village of Abertridwr, in 1932, Maureen experienced the deprivations of a working class child growing up during the second world war. She also lost childhood friends as this valley had the highest rate of tuberculosis in the western world. These hardscrabble beginnings marked her in subtle ways throughout her lifetime.

She married her teen sweetheart...

Sandra Lynn Wilson

Sandra Lynn Wilson

May 26, 2024

Sandra Lynn Wilson passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday May 26th, 2024, in her 80th year. Daughter of the late George and Irene Simpson. Loving mother to Christina, Robert, Kelli, Thomas (Lisa). Sandra will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Brandon, Victoria, Matthew, Nicholas. Big sister to George, Bob, Jim, Allen (Cheryl), John (Denise).A celebration of life...

Cameron Theodore Spec

Cameron Theodore Spec

May 26, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cameron Theodore Spec on May 26, 2024 at the age of 102. He is predeceased by parents Gertrude and Howard Spec, his sister Audrey McKenzie (Gordon), and brother Robert Spec (Ruth). He is predeceased by wives Viola of 49 years and Jeanne of 7 years as well as son...

Kenneth "Ken" Eldon Bresseau

Kenneth "Ken" Eldon Bresseau

May 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth “Ken” Eldon Bresseau announce his passing on May 25th, 2024 in his 65th year. His lengthy battle with cancer showed his courage in facing life's challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Ken was a hero and stayed strong until the end. Ken leaves behind the love of his life Pauline (nee...

Christy Lee Wright Memoriam

Christy Lee Wright Memoriam

May 24, 2024

Christy Lee Wright19 May 1976 - 24 May 2024

A year has passed since you were torn away from us. Your absence has left a hole in our hearts that can never be filled, no matter how hard we try. Our solace is knowing you are now in a better place and in eternal peace. We miss you with everything we...

Christy Lee Wright

Christy Lee Wright

May 24, 2024

Christy Lee Wright (nee Sitch) graced this world on May 19, 1976, and left a lasting impact until she shockingly passed away on May 24, 2024. Daughter of Jeannie, sister to Ronald Junior, predeceased by father Ronald Senior. Christy was a beloved wife, mother, and friend to many. A previous notice of death was published, Shawn and Summer wished to wait until Christy...

Christy Lee Wright

Christy Lee Wright

May 24, 2024

Passed away suddenly while on vacation in the place that she loved on Friday May 24, 2024. Beloved wife of Shawn and loving mother of Summer both of Barrie. A more detailed obituary will follow when details are available. In lieu of cards or flowers, please consider donations to the OSPCA or Kidney Foundation in her honour.

Andrew Szczucki

Andrew Szczucki

May 23, 2024

Szczucki, Andrew Edward (Andy) - Peacefully passed away on the night of Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 as a result of brain cancer, two days after his 62nd birthday. He was born on May 21st, 1962.He was able to spend his last remaining days at the Ian Anderson House.Andy was loved and cherished by family, as well as his large group...

Laurent Henrie Bergeron

Laurent Henrie Bergeron

May 21, 2024

With deep sadness his family announces Laurent's death at University of Ottawa Heart Institute on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in his 83rd year.Left to mourn him are his partner, Jackie (Patrie), and her children Rosemarie Faulkner (Ken), Raymond Patrie (Sharon), Mike Patrie. (Roxanne).Also left to mourn, are Laurent's children, Mark (Maria), Lance (Sherry), Sherri Charles (Brian), Brandee Bergeron, and predeceased...

Erik Nattkemper, Lucie Kodouskova,  Liliana Nattkemper

Erik Nattkemper, Lucie Kodouskova, Liliana Nattkemper

May 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Erik Nattkemper (aged 39), Lucie Kodouskova (aged 43) and their daughter Liliana (aged 6) of Ottawa, Ontario on May 20, 2024 in Quebec, Canada. They are survived by their son and big brother, Alexander Sebastian, parents Dieter and Rita Nattkemper (nee Ladage) of Washington State, and Jan Kodouska and...

Kenneth Wayne Hagerman

Kenneth Wayne Hagerman

May 20, 2024

With incredibly heavy hearts, the family of Kenneth Wayne Hagerman announce his passing at Guelph Memorial hospital on May, 20th 2024 at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with illness.Husband of late wife Sheryl, proud father of son Steven (Serena) Hagerman, loving grandfather to Sage and Sean Hagerman, devoted brother to Roselee (Ted) Soyka, Cheryl (Gord) Sellers and...

Eileen (Aileen) Elizabeth Wareham (Tracey)

Eileen (Aileen) Elizabeth Wareham (Tracey)

May 20, 2024

Eileen passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer at the age of 84. Eileen valued family above everything else. Her love for her children was always a priority to her and she placed everyone’s needs before her own. She was a happy wife, and wonderful mother to three sons. Eileen was married to her husband Gerald (predeceased August 5,...

Erin Paul Dalton

Erin Paul Dalton

May 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024 Erin sadly passed away from cancer. Erin was the partner and best friend of Suzanne (Sue) Savoy. Through this difficult time Sue was his constant caregiver as he struggled courageously with cancer. He loved life.Erin was predeceased by his parents Terry and Dorothy Dalton (Martin). Erin was the 5th child of 7 children in the family....

Eric Alain Major

Eric Alain Major

May 19, 2024

The family announces with sorrow his death May 19, 2024 at the Ottawa General Hospital. Beloved spouse to Anne Sutcliffe for 26 years. Loving father to four children Christine (Larry), Sydney (Christine), Amélie, and Noah (Taya). Caring Grandfather to Olivia, Jayden, and Abigail. Predeceased by his parents Gilles and Marguerite Major, and sister Line Major Gagnon. Dear brother to Jean...

Panagiotis (Peter) Stavrakos

Panagiotis (Peter) Stavrakos

May 18, 2024

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Panagiotis (Peter) Stavrakos in the early morning of May 18, 2024 at 92 years young.He will forever be loved, missed and remembered by his wife of 63 years Vasso, his children Louis (Leslie) and Georgina, his grandchildren Alyssa, Arianna (Braden), Daniel and Peter, great granddaughter Piper, siblings Christos...

Maria (Mia) VandenHazel

Maria (Mia) VandenHazel

May 17, 2024

Maria (Mia) VandenHazel (nee Valk) passed away peacefully in her 100th year on May 17, 2024. Mia is preceded in death by her loving husband Bessel. Born in Breda, in the Netherlands, Mia previously resided in St Thomas, North Bay and Woodstock, Ontario. 

Mia is lovingly remembered by her children Vivian (Harold) of Cobourg, Anita (Jeff) of Calgary, and Mark (Claudia)...

Bryan Fang

Bryan Fang

May 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and unbearable sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful man, Bryan Joseph Wei-Son Fang. He passed away peacefully at home in Oakville, Ontario, on May 17, 2024 at the age of 67.

Bryan’s life was marked by a passion for learning and a deep commitment to expanding his knowledge. He recently reached a significant...

Bruce Frederick George McCarthy

Bruce Frederick George McCarthy

May 17, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Bruce Frederick George McCarthy at the age of 69. Bruce was surrounded by family, and will be fondly remembered and forever loved. Bruce was born in Ottawa and remained a long-time resident of Richmond and area. 

Bruce was predeceased by his parents Mona McCarthy (née Shaw) and Donald McCarthy...

Barbara "Lynne" Coote

Barbara "Lynne" Coote

May 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Lynne Coote (nee Ross) announces her passing on 17th May 2024, at the age of 72. Lynne was born July 19th,1951 in Lachine in Montreal to the late Flora and John (Jack) Ross. Sister to Shelley Criger (nee Robson) & Don, sons Sean & Jason and family, Bobbie Lucas, daughters...

David A. McDonald

David A. McDonald

May 17, 2024

David A. McDonald, son of Dorothy and Angus McDonald, stepbrother to Patti Fox, father to Tracesandra and Vanessa McDonald, and Grandfather to Hayden and Asher McDonald-Kempinski, passed away May 17, 2024. With a career in graphic arts and as a civil servant, David will also be remembered as a musician, artist, avid reader, and writer. He was most happy during...

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