Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Harry Gregory Diaczyk
Dec 8, 2023
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Smith) for 50 years; dedicated father of Greg (Jenn), Katrina (Shawn), Natasha (Brian) and Tanya (Curtis); devoted Grandfather/Dido to Caleb, Joshua, Noah, Maddy, Evan, Abby, Augustine, Emmett, Mikayla and Electra; Son of the late Hryhory and...
Winnie Eynstone
Dec 7, 2023
Winnie Eynstone died peacefully at the Weston Terrace care home in Toronto on December 7, 2023, just shy of her 86th birthday. Winnie was born in Shanghai, China, on December 13, 1937, to Ming Ching and Reginald Eynstone. Winnie is survived by her older sister Vera, and her niece and nephews, Kerry, Richard, and Jason. Winnie lived a full and adventurous...
Sebastiano Craparotta
Dec 7, 2023
Sebastian Craparotta, also known as Sam was a very hard-working family man and when he wasn’t building or renovating with his wife, whom he met at age 16, enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends, telling jokes (even if they were wildly inappropriate) and making people laugh. He was known for his debates which everyone knows Leo’s like to do. He...
James Demers
Dec 6, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we annouce that Jamie "Jimmy" Demers of Ottawa; father, spouse, son, brother and friend, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2023, aged 38.
Predeceased by his father Andre R. Demers, Jimmy is survived by his mother, Carol Shaver, his fiancée Tiffany (née Johnson) his children Ethan (Ashley) and Zoë-Jane, his brother Andre (Jaclyn), and his...
Jo-Anne Purcell
Dec 6, 2023
Jo-Anne Purcell was born January 16, 1954 to Blanch and Reginald Purcell. Along with her brothers George and Gary which are also passed. She suddenly passed away on December 6, 2023 in her home in Ottawa after battling cancer but succumbed to COPD. Jo-Anne is survived by her son Daniel Purcell and her granddaughters. She loved to be outdoors to...
Odette Julie Devonish
Dec 6, 2023
Odette Julie Devonish (née Burgess) passed away suddenly at her Scarborough, Ontario home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
She was born in Tunapuna, Trinidad on July 31, 1948, to Leo and Sylvia Burgess (both deceased).
Sister to Lynette Roberts/deceased (Glen), Rheta Burgess
Lindy Burgess (Sandra)
Ingrid Ward (Michael/deceased)
Karen Andalcio (Cyril)
Nadia Gnahm (Wolfgang)...
Yvonne Villeneuve
Dec 6, 2023
C'est avec immense regret que nous vous faisons part du décès de Madame Yvonne Villeneuve née Vanasse survenu le 6 décembre à l'âge de 87 ans. Elle était l’épouse bien-aimée de feu son époux Robert Villeneuve (1936-2015)
Elle laisse dans le deuil ses enfants Serge (Roxanne Charron), Lynn (Ken Berg), ses petits-enfants Andrée (Michel Ndegeya), Mireille et son arrière-petit-enfant Caleb.
Lui survivent également...
John Terence Cooper
Dec 5, 2023
John died peacefully at home with his loving wife, cycling and ski partner, Jean, by his side. He is survived by his much-loved sons, David (Karen Caie) and Michael (Julie Dagenais), and his grandchildren Kyle Caie, Nicolas Cooper and Emma Cooper. He also leaves his sisters Sharon Murza (Rick), Saskatoon, SK, and Regina Zdunich in Kenaston, SK; and his in-laws,...
Henry N. Dancy
Dec 5, 2023
Henry passed away peacefully with family by his side on Dec 5, 2023 in his 95th year.
Henry was the middle child of George and Flora (Stevenson) Dancy. He was close to his brother Bill and sister Jean (Dancy) Jones throughout their lives. He was a true Toronto east-ender – he lived there all his life except for the last...
Michael Gergen
Dec 4, 2023
Michael (Mike) Gergen was born November 7, 1930 in Rudolfsgnad, in the former Yugoslavia. He passed away on December 4, 2023 after undergoing hip surgery due to a bad fall at South Lake Village Residence in New Market. Michael was 92 years of age.
He is predeceased by his father Rudolph Gergen and mother Barbara (nee Kirchner). Mike lost his beloved...
Sonja Tessari
Dec 4, 2023
“All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given you”
With Sonja gone, the world has lost a shining light, a powerful spirit, and a human of boundless compassion. She was a person who touched the lives of many different people in a wide variety of settings and contexts. Her interests and activities were...
Laurette (Talbot) Plante
Dec 4, 2023
Laurette (Talbot) Plante, born September 2, 1930 passed away peacefully December 4, 2023 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, Ottawa. She was the beloved wife of the late Roger Plante (2014). She is survived by her children: Robert (Brenda Vice), Diane, Guy (Jacynthe Lebuis), Denis (Nathalie Desmarais), her grandchildren: Nicolas, Louise (Drew), Mélanie (Frédéric), Jonathan (Marina), and great grandchildren: Chloé and Félix. Dear daughter...
Susan Black
Dec 3, 2023
In Loving Memory of a Beloved Nana, Great Nana, Wife, Mother, and Friend
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Black, who peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. Born on August 11th, 1926. Susan graced the lives of those around her with enduring joy throughout her extraordinary journey.
A devoted wife...
Eugenio Tabujara
Dec 3, 2023
Eugenio Tabujara 73, Born on January 20, 1950. Suddenly and Sadly passed away December 3, 2023.
Eugenio lived in Mississauga Ontario at the time of his death. He was born in Guinhayaan Looc Romblon, Philippines to Basilio and Lucina Tabujara.
Eugenio is the 6th of 12 children with 2 step siblings. Survived by his children. Junelyne, Anna...
Alan Kenneth Johnston
Dec 2, 2023
Alan Kenneth Johnston, born February 12th, 1934 in Brantford Ontario and died peacefully on December 2nd, 2023 at Langstaff Square Community Care in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He was 89.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Dorothy Joan Johnston, his sons Brad and Doug Johnston, and his sister Molly Jenkins. Al had three grandchildren - Amy, Sara and...
Cyril William Fleming
Dec 2, 2023
Cyril ‘Cy’ William Fleming
November 5, 1930 - December 2, 2023
Cy passed away peacefully at 93, with his family by his side. He is survived by his daughters, Helena, Denise (Bob Speer), Markita (Gabrielle Pop-Lazic) and Elizabeth (Murray Tait) and grandchildren Mikey and Julia Horikawa, Sophie Speer (Erik Benson), Liam Speer and Daxton Tait. He is predeceased...
Zoltán Mózes György Nagy
Dec 2, 2023
We sadly announce the passing of Zoltán Mózes György Nagy, known to most as George Nagy, on December 2, 2023. He died peacefully in the presence of his daughters in Toronto’s Rekai Centre, the Long-Term Care Facility whose staff took wonderful care of George in his final years.
George was born in HódmezÅ‘vásárhely, Hungary, on February 22, 1939, just months...
Jina Lynn Groh
Dec 1, 2023
Jina Lynn Groh was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Aug 9, 1947. She passed away Dec 1, 2023 at RVH in Barrie, Ontario, after a long slow decline in her health. Jina was only 77.
Jina is survived by sons, Damon and Jason Groh, grandkids Evan, and Carter, brothers Scott, and Jamie Hardie and their wives, Wanda, and Sydney,...
Donald Joseph McNamara
Nov 30, 2023
On November 30, 2023, Donald Joseph McNamara of Ottawa passed away at the age of 37. He leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him. Donald is survived by his brothers Trevor and Travis Hardiman, as well as his step-father, Rendell Hardiman.
Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Macrury, his grandmother,...
Robert (Bob) Campbell Armstrong
Nov 30, 2023
Passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in his 85th year, and will be deeply missed by his wife of 30 years, Evelyn (DaSilva), of Barrie. Devoted to his family and friends, he was a loving father to Kathy (Rory Magill), Jodi (David Caron), and Bob (Kim Richards), and loving stepfather to Michelle Philbrick (John) and Trevor DaCosta. He...
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