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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

George Anagnostakis

George Anagnostakis

Aug 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Anagnostakis on August 12, 2023. He passed away peacefully, with family by his side, following compassionate care by staff at Michael Garron Hospital.

Born in the rugged mountains of Anopolis, Sfakia, on the island of Crete, he was orphaned at a young age and along...

Josephine Imuentinyan Obasuyi

Josephine Imuentinyan Obasuyi

Aug 11, 2023

OBASUYI, Josephine Imuentinyan - Passed away suddenly while on her way to visit her family in Barrie, Ontario, on August 11, 2023. She will be missed greatly by her family and her many friends.

A visitation will be held at Basic Funerals - Jennett Memorial Centre on Saturday October 7, 2023, 152 Bradford Street, Barrie, from 10am-11am,...

Dawne Marie (Babcock)  LaForce

Dawne Marie (Babcock) LaForce

Aug 11, 2023

Peacefully, the way she planned, following a long battle with COPD, and her daughters by her side, on Friday August 11, 2023, at the Carleton Place District and Memorial Hospital at the age of 68. Loving mother of Gillian Turner (Derek) and Jackie LaForce (Jason Healey). Cherished grandmother of Travis, Jaxson, Arianna, Isabelle, and Alexia. Dear sister of Cheryl...

Joanne Ruth Nichols

Joanne Ruth Nichols

Aug 11, 2023

Joanne Ruth Nichols, March 4, 1948 – August 11, 2023, age 75.

Ruth Nichols, celebrated Canadian author of young people's fantasy and adult historical fiction , died on Thursday August 11, after a long illness. Her many novels included A Walkout of the World, The Marrow of the World, The Song on the...

Gerald Gruber

Gerald Gruber

Aug 10, 2023

If I should live forever

And all my dreams come true

My memories of love will be of you.

-John Denver

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gerry Gruber on August 10, 2023, at the age of 66. Gerry died peacefully at Saint Vincent Hospital in Ottawa after a courageous fight with brain cancer.

Born on February 23, 1957, Gerry grew up on...

Patrick (Pat) Hamilton

Patrick (Pat) Hamilton

Aug 8, 2023

Patrick (Pat) Hamilton March 1, 1945 - August 8, 2023

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe on August 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Pierette for 57 years. Father of Ronda, Jenny (Mike), and Chris (Janice). Grandfather of Danielle, Brian, Jessie, Erica, Micheline, Catlin, Sarah, and Emily, and great grand-father to 10 great grand-children. Survived by his brother...

Emily Edwards

Emily Edwards

Aug 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emily Edwards, age 39, following health complications.

Emily grew up on the Rosneath peninsula in Scotland and moved back to Canada to attend Trent University, before moving to Perth and going on to a career she loved in the field of social work.

Emily...

Barbara Seeley

Barbara Seeley

Aug 8, 2023

Barbara Constance Seeley, passed away August 8th 2023 at Humber River Hospital. Barbara leaves behind her son Douglas and his wife Crista. Heartfelt thanks to her wonderful friends and the staff at Downsview Longterm care for all their support.

Margaret Ethel Cutajar

Margaret Ethel Cutajar

Aug 8, 2023

With Great Sadness we announce the passing of our Dear Mother Margaret Rees Cutajar, at the age of 78. On August 9th 2023 at Humber River Hospital surrounded by family. Margaret will be dearly missed by her children Candy (Chris), Tim (Diana), Cheri (Flavio) and Tom (Leanna). Loving Grandma to Krystal and loving Nana to Emma, Luca, Noah, Dallas,...

Minh Tuan Lam

Minh Tuan Lam

Aug 7, 2023

Lâm Minh Tuấn; born August 23rd, 1947 passed away peacefully at home in his sleep at 01:50 on August 7th, 2023 after battling colon cancer for the second time. He was an amazing family provider as a loving father to his children (Tina & Ted) and husband to his wife Thuy. As a forever student of life;...

Alfred Leopold Deifel

Alfred Leopold Deifel

Aug 7, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Leopold Deifel, on Monday, August 7, 2023 at the age of 92 at Amica City Centre. He was beset very suddenly by a heart attack, pneumonia and sepsis.

Alfred was born on April 1, 1931 in Germany. He was born on a farm and was...

Carolyn Anne Black

Carolyn Anne Black

Aug 7, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Carolyn Anne Black (nee Lockhart) announce her passing on August 7, 2023, at the age of 85 following a brief battle with Cancer. Reunited with her loving husband Peter, parents Dorothy & Burton, and sisters Anita (Frank), and Linda (Gerry). Carolyn will be lovingly remembered by her...

James Edmund O'Neill

James Edmund O'Neill

Aug 5, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the friends of James Edmund O’Neill (Jim) announce his passing. Jim’s family was the Fellowship of Alcoholic’s Anonymous where he befriended, counseled, and mentored many using a mixture of wisdom, empathy, kindness and integrity. Jim appreciated the arts — he was an avid reader, loved old movies and musical theatre, and took acting...

Edward Krzyzaniak

Edward Krzyzaniak

Aug 5, 2023

Edward Krzyzaniak July 27, 1930 - August 5, 2023.

At the St. Joseph's Health Center in Toronto, Ontario with his daughter Barbara by his side.

Edward was a proud longtime employee of Neilson's - Cadbury, retiring in 1995.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (2011) and youngest daughter Susan (2017).

Deborah (Debbie) Ann Parker

Deborah (Debbie) Ann Parker

Aug 5, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) Ann Parker Loving wife, sister, mother, step-mother, and nana died peacefully at Campbell House Hospice Collingwood, after her fourth battle with cancer. Celebration of Life will be held on August 26th at Debbie and Wayne's home. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Campbell House Hospice Collingwood (Hospice Georgian Triangle).

Antonio Tavares

Antonio Tavares

Aug 5, 2023

In Loving Memory of Antonio Tavares

March 1st 1951 - August 5th 2023

It’s with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Antonio on Saturday August 5th 2023 at the age of 72 years old. Loving father of Diana Tavares Moniz, Tony Tavares and Shawn Tavares. Antonio will be missed...

Paul Czeto

Paul Czeto

Aug 3, 2023

Czeto, Paul Daniel (HANK), August 3, 2023

Sadness in the loss of a brother, uncle, and many great friends

Paul, one of the greatest Tiger Cat fans we know, was an usher at the old Civic Stadium for years in the late 60’s-70’s and continued to be a season ticket holder till the end. Loved...

Heather Ann Durkin

Heather Ann Durkin

Aug 3, 2023

Heather Durkin has passed away peacefully.

Beloved wife of her one true love Jim Durkin for 55 years. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Brain Injury Society of Canada.

Kieran More

Kieran More

Aug 2, 2023

Kieran More, beloved son of the late William More and the late Rita More (née Neville), was born in Ottawa on June 4, 1966 and died suddenly on August 2, 2023 in Perth, Ontario.

Kieran is survived by a loving family and dear friends.

A memorial will be held at a later date.

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Wanda Fern (Andrews)  Young

Wanda Fern (Andrews) Young

Aug 1, 2023

YOUNG – Wanda Fern (nee Andrews)

November 2, 1953 – August 1, 2023 (69 years old)

Peacefully in the arms of her two children Brandon and Brandie after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Loving Nana to Kiana and Tristan. Also cherished by Lynn Dewar and Philippe Yassa.

Predeceased by...

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