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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Gertie Mae (Wilkins)  Sequillion

Gertie Mae (Wilkins) Sequillion

Jun 12, 2023

Our beloved mom, Gertie, passed away peacefully on the evening of June 12th. She will be missed by all her family including siblings, children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was the loving mom to Robert Keith (Bob), and Frederick Gordon (Fred) and will be remembered fondly by grandchildren, Kaia, Dylan, Jordan, Sydney, Joshua, and Cole and her great-granddaughter,...

Angela Marie (Prokop)  Banton

Angela Marie (Prokop) Banton

Jun 11, 2023

Angela Marie Banton passed away in her home with her beloved dog of 18 years Kato by her side. Angie will be missed by her children Cayla and Cody (Ashley), their father Norm, her grandchildren Taylor and Dane, her brother Michael (Patricia), her late mother Marlene (Gerry), her late father Eddy and her dear friends Danielle and Rick. A...

Peter Paytler

Peter Paytler

Jun 11, 2023

Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 77 in hospital, surrounded by his wife, Marianne and daughter Irma (Fernand), and sons Tommy and Peter Jr. by his side. Peter's passing will leave a very large void with his family and friends here in Canada as well as overseas. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses...

Bamidele (Pancho) Makanjuola Olawunmi Aiyede

Bamidele (Pancho) Makanjuola Olawunmi Aiyede

Jun 10, 2023

On June 10, 2023 Bamidele (Pancho) Makanjuola Olawunmi Aiyede passed peacefully and suddenly at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario, following surgery for recently diagnosed colon cancer. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 11, 1958 and passed away just weeks before his 65th birthday.

Although he grew up in Powassan, Ontario, Pancho...

Michelle Amanda Marie Toupin

Michelle Amanda Marie Toupin

Jun 8, 2023

Michelle Amanda Marie Toupin was born on August 3, 1951 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where she lived for the first 11 years of her life. She was the first of 6 children born to Leo and Amanda Toupin.

In early 1963, Michelle and her family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada – the city her family immigrated to...

Popescu Mary

Popescu Mary

Jun 8, 2023

MARY ANN POPESCU

Spouse to Brian. Sister to Tom, Nick, Paul and Steve.

Mary spent her life trying to make the people around her happy. Her friends cherished her presence and will miss her very much.

She was a teacher, a painter and a maker...

Christen Zlotnik

Christen Zlotnik

Jun 7, 2023

On June 7th, 2023, Christen Zlotnik (aka Christine Zlotnik) flew away with the birds of spring to heaven.

Christen was a beautiful soul, lover of nature and animals, and a long-time resident of Scarborough.

Always concerned for even the smallest of critters, Christen displayed a heart of gold. Despite many personal challenges, she will be...

Shawn Michael Sweeney

Shawn Michael Sweeney

Jun 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shawn Michael Sweeney on June 6, 2023. Born in Ottawa, Ontario on January 19, 1952.  Shawn was the son of the late Frances and Lois Sweeney.

Shawn passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, in the loving arms of his wife Ruth Fournier.   He...

Allan Huisman

Allan Huisman

Jun 6, 2023

Allan Keith Huisman was born to Corrie and Diane Huisman January 6th, 1972, in Hamilton, Ontario. When he and his brother Glenn were still quite small, the family moved to Thornloe, Ontario where the family ran a gas station/convenience store attached to their home. He grew up there with his brothers Glenn & Adam and close friend Ron, surrounded...

Elaine Berns

Elaine Berns

Jun 5, 2023

Passed away June 5th, at Sunnybrook Hospital at 11 am surrounded by her family and her best friend Deborah. Elaine Berns was truly one of a kind. If you are someone who was fortunate enough to know her, you know the impact she had on everyone around her. She spent all her time selflessly helping others. As a huge...

Joseph Lubbers

Joseph Lubbers

Jun 5, 2023

JOSEPH (Joe, Oscar, Jos, Joske) LUBBERS

September 4, 1961 – June 5, 2023

Joe passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus on ‘Monday’, June 5, 2023 after a courageous short battle with cancer, with his family by his side. Joe Lubbers of Ottawa,...

Michelline Emella Marie Smith Bishop

Michelline Emella Marie Smith Bishop

Jun 5, 2023

Mississauga, Ontario, on June 5th, 2023 at the age of 80. Formerly of Chibougamau, Quebec passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children.

Michelline was a devoted Jehovah witness, she was a very talented and kind person and had many passions. Owning a bakery shop, a seamstress shop, to assisting the girl guides, to traveling...

Blair Arthur Thurston

Blair Arthur Thurston

Jun 4, 2023

After a lengthy illness, Blair Thurston of Brighton, ON passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023 at the age of 67. Blair was born on August 15, 1955 to Marg and Ernie Thurston in Toronto, Ontario. He worked for Canada Post and retired in 2011. In retirement Blair enjoyed spending time with his grandkids taking them to local events...

Alice Marie (Laflamme)  Browner

Alice Marie (Laflamme) Browner

Jun 3, 2023

Alice Marie Browner passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023 at Sunrise Mississauga at the age of 85. Alice will be missed by her brother Raymond Laflamme (Michèle), sister Marie Swift, goddaughter and niece Jacqueline Laflamme Coffen and family, many nieces and nephews in Canada, the US and Ireland, amazing friends and honorary nieces and nephews. Alice was predeceased...

Kirk Douglas Weaver

Kirk Douglas Weaver

Jun 2, 2023

Kirk Douglas Weaver was known by his family and close friends as Sandy.

Sandy and Sue were very active in the Dart Community in Mississauga and spent a lot of time with our close friends.

Sandy was a very patient man and any one that he dealt with enjoyed his attitude

He will...

Richard Fredrick Purchase

Richard Fredrick Purchase

Jun 1, 2023

Richard “Ricky” Purchase passed away on June 1st 2023 at the age of 60 years, at Sunnybrook hospital after a lengthy fight following an unexpected heart attack. His battles with serious medical issues in recent years showcases his mental strength to face life challenges without fear all while trying to help and better those around him. Even though it...

Donna Kain

Donna Kain

Jun 1, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Donna on June 1, 2023, in her 80th year, after a courageous ten-month battle with brain cancer. She is now reunited with her husband, Randy; sister, Pat; and parents, Jack and Jean Kain. Beloved mother to Tim Hayward (Sheri-Lynn); and Nana to Caitlyn. She shared a special...

Sandra Lee (Ellis)  Cléroux

Sandra Lee (Ellis) Cléroux

Jun 1, 2023

Passed away at Ottawa May Court Hospice on Friday, June 1, 2023 at 6 p.m. surrounded by close family. The cause of death is due to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), where the muscles in the body gradually shut down over time.

Sandra (Grandminou) leaves behind her four children Richard (partner; Raymonde), Joanne, Debbie (partner; Wayne), Micheline (partner;...

Eva Jean Irene MacDonald

Eva Jean Irene MacDonald

Jun 1, 2023

Eva Jean Irene MacDonald (nee Swayze)

MacDonald, Eva Jean Irene (nee Swayze) – It is with breaking hearts that we confirm that Eva Jean died on Thursday, June 1 surrounded by love at Hospice Simcoe after a valiant fight with glioblastoma.  Beloved wife and best friend of Rory MacDonald for 57 years.  Loving mother of Douglas (Angela),...

James Kevin Kelleher

James Kevin Kelleher

May 31, 2023

James Kevin Kelleher, better known as Kevin, died on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 while riding his bike near the Humber River.  Kevin was 79 years old and had lived in Toronto for over 40 years. He is survived by a brother Tom in Minnesota, USA; a sister, Mary from Washington State, USA; nieces and a nephew along with their...

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