Jul 31, 2023

Gary William Markle passed away in July 2023 at the age of 76.  His children Simone, Rosalind, Shane, and Luke said their goodbyes on July 30th, and he passed in the wee hours of the 31st, with his son Shane by his side.  He had been struggling with COPD, and most recently lung cancer.

He was born...

Jul 31, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Inna Searl, who peacefully departed this world on July 31, 2023, after bravely battling a stroke. She was 88 years old.

Born in Tallinn, Estonia, to Verner and Toni, Inna's life journey was one of resilience and determination. At the tender age of 7, along with...

Jul 29, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Laczko announces his passing after an illness, on July 29th, 2023 at the age of 72.

Peter was born in Verdun, France on December 28, 1950. He lived most of his life in Montreal, Quebec, working for CN Rail, making music and loving his dogs. After retirement,...

Jul 29, 2023

Kathryn Ann DuMaresq passed away suddenly on July 29th, 2023, at the age of 63 (September 9th, 1959). Kathy was many things to many people. Daughter to Tom and Betty Banks, sister to Rob Banks (Cathy), Mother to Bradley and Brian (David), Grandmother to Lucy and Nora, an aunt, cousin, and a friend. Her most enjoyable hobbies included playing...

Jul 29, 2023

Licinio was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved to tell jokes and stories. He was forever faithful to his Toronto Maple Leafs and Portuguese soccer Team. He was always there when you needed him, no matter the circumstances he would put his family first above all.

We will miss him dearly. Never forgotten...

Jul 26, 2023

It is with broken heart that we announce the passing of James Henry Mary Goverde.

Born May 06, 1957 in Oshawa Ontario, passed away suddenly in his 66th year in his home, In Hamilton ,Ontario.

Ex Husband of Wendy Purdon of London, Father of Nicholas Goverde of London and Casey Goverde of St.Catharines, Ontario. Grandpa...

Jul 23, 2023

Josephine Victoria Lonsdale (Heughan’s) life reads like a book! Scratch that – is a book! Although clichéd, it's true! Motherless at five, she survived the Great Depression, ran with the "mob," became a circus performer (high-diver and psychic), served her country in WWII (dodging bullets and bombs as an ambulance-driving nurse). After the war she did the Canadian radio...

Jul 23, 2023

William passed away in Ottawa in his 81st year, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife Margaret Brown, children Cynthia Brown (Dave), Susan Brown (Kevin), granddaughter Jessica Brown (Tyler) and fur baby Bronte II.  William had an extended family of nieces, nephews, sister and brother in laws in Newfoundland, where he was raised...

Jul 23, 2023

On a serene Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Georgetown Hospital, the world bid farewell to the remarkable soul that was Maxine Baker. She was 82 years old. Although her battle with breast cancer was arduous, it would be unjust to say that she lost the fight, for she epitomized a spirit that refused to surrender. Through her journey, she...

Jul 21, 2023

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved ‘Nick’ Nicolaos Selimos, on Friday July 21, 2023.

He was predeceased by his parents George and Efrosini Selimos, his brothers Demetrios and Kelly (Kallistratos), his ‘simbethero’ Dimitris, his sister-in-law Georgia and her Son George.

Nick is survived by his...

Jul 21, 2023

Donald Anthony Maurice McPherson, 76, St.Albert, Ontario, passed away on July 21, 2023, surrounded by close family. Donald, known to most as “Bamba”, was born on April 27, 1947, in Montreal Quebec, to Donald Farquar & Ann Maude McPherson née Enright.

Donald was predeceased by his parents and by his Brother Stephen. He is survived by his...

Jul 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Joseph Armand “Leo” Gratton, age 68, beloved husband, father, brother, nephew and “EO”, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 20, 2023, with his family by his side.   He was born December 6, 1954 in Verdun, Quebec to Albert & Therese (Masse) Gratton.   Dad was a...

Jul 19, 2023

The family of Viola Surkan (Boyko) is sad to announce that Viola passed away peacefully at the Peter D Clarke Centre in Ottawa on July 19th, 2023, where she had been a resident for the past 9 years. She was 92 years old.

Viola was married to Matthew Surkan in June 1951 in Edmonton, Alta. and moved...

Jul 19, 2023

Gord passed away suddenly on July 19, 2023, at the age of 69, at his home in Brantford, Ontario. Beloved husband of Connie (deceased 2013) for 14 years. Predeceased by his dear parents, Bob (2010) & Betty (2023) Robertson. Gord will be deeply missed by his sisters, Shirley, and Barb (Dave Mann), as well as his nieces, Jennifer, Charlotte...

Jul 19, 2023

On Wednesday, July 19th the night sky got a little brighter when Jeanette left our world to join the sparkling of stars in the heavens. Jeanette fought hard these last few years, as we all know she would, but lost her battle to cancer.  Her passing was quiet and peaceful which was just the way Jeanette wanted it.

Jul 18, 2023

Patrick Donahue, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023 at Grove Park Home. He is survived by his loving partner and soulmate, Cheryl as well as his children Meghan (Chris), Katie, and James (Michelle); 4 grandchildren and 5 siblings.

Pat enjoyed visits to Toronto, walking and exploring, driving up to the Parry Sound area to...

Jul 18, 2023

Alfredo was born in San Fili, Cosenza, Italia on September 14th, 1935.

Beloved husband of Ida Fragnelli Mazzuca.

Loving father of Domenic, Giuseppina, Loredana, and Pasquale.

Cherished Nonno of Victoria, Giovanni, Matthew, Robert, Daniella, Erica, Noah and Julia.

Remember

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Jul 17, 2023

Passed peacefully away at his residence in Toronto on July 17, 2023, Wilfred William Spracklin, age 53 years old.

Predeceased by his father, William Spracklin.

Leaving to mourn his mother, Rona Spracklin, brother Cory (Tammy), sister Janie (Pearce), nephews Brad and Joseph, and niece Laura. Also, a large number of Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends....

Jul 17, 2023

James Bradley passed July 17th, 2023, at RVH, after his year long battle with cancer. James “Jimmy” is predeceased by his Grandmother Dorothy Bradley, and his Father Robert Willey. He will be greatly missed by his mother Susan Willey, Aunt Hazel, many cousins, family and life-long friends. Jimmy was well known and loved around many local racetracks such as...

Jul 16, 2023

With Great sadness our loving father Steve (Strati) Bougadis recently passed away while in Sparta, Greece. He came from humble beginnings being born in the mountains of Sparta and eventually moved to Canada after WWII to have a better life. He was an extremely hard worker & proud man who was always there for his family first. He was...