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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Janet Morris
Feb 9, 2026
Janet Morris (née Lasby), age 71, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at the Ottawa General Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Born in Guelph, Ontario, Janet was the cherished daughter of Elmer “Dick” Lasby and Dorothy “Jean” Lasby, both predeceased. She grew up with her siblings Patricia, Laura, and Brian (her brother Robert passed away in infancy).
Janet shared 47 devoted...
Mary Louise Haluska
Feb 8, 2026
Mary Louise Haluska, lovingly known to all as “GMA,” passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with her devoted son and granddaughter by her side. Just days earlier, she had celebrated her 95th birthday, a milestone she was so proud to reach.
Mary was the beloved wife of the late John Haluska and a proud and loving mother to Lynn,...
Hélène Roy
Feb 8, 2026
15 juillet, 1959 - 8 février, 2026
C’est avec une immense tristesse que nous annonçons le décès d’Hélène Roy, survenu à Ottawa le 8 février 2026, à l’âge de 66 ans, après un long et courageux combat contre le cancer des ovaires.
Elle est partie rejoindre ses parents bien-aimés, Armande Gauthier et Constantin Roy, qui l’ont précédée.
Hélène laisse dans le deuil ceux...
Mary Therese Jones
Feb 8, 2026
Mary Therese Jones (predeceased by husband Leverne) passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at the age of 91, in the Parry Sound Hospital’s Palliative Care. Surrounded by her loving family, she said good-bye and said that “she had to go to heaven now to be with God”. Mom died peacefully in her sleep.
Mary was born in Peterborough, Ontario on...
Andrew Dawson-Swan
Feb 6, 2026
There are no words to express the profound sadness of having to announce the passing of our beloved Andrew Dawson-Swan, on February 6, 2026 at the age of 37. Born on June 20, 1988, Andrew was a beloved son, partner, father, brother, uncle, nephew and friend to many.
Andrew was cherished by his father, Chris Swan, and his late mother, Ann...
Randy George Whitlock
Feb 5, 2026
Randy George Whitlock
August 30, 1958 – February 5, 2026
Randy George Whitlock passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2026, at the age of 67.
Born on August 30, 1958, in Etobicoke, Ontario, Randy spent most of his life in his childhood home there. He was predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Blanche Whitlock, and had no siblings. He will be fondly remembered...
Zita (Dougie) Flannigan
Feb 5, 2026
Zita (Dougie) Flannigan, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026 at the age of 90.
She was born on November 7, 1935, in Glasgow, Scotland. This is where she met the love of her life, her husband of 69 years, William John Flannigan – ‘Willie’ as she called him to her...
Barbara June Elaschuk (née Roncetti)
Feb 5, 2026
Barbara June Elaschuk (née Roncetti), died peacefully on February 5, 2026 at Castleview Wychwood Towers Long-term Care home in Toronto at the age of 90.
Barbara was the former spouse of William Elaschuk and is survived by her three children, Bill, Lori and Lisa; her grandchildren Christopher, Michael, Melanie and Nicholas, and her great-grandson Cayson.
Born in Toronto in 1935, Barbara was...
Doug Best
Feb 5, 2026
The family announces with sorrow Doug’s peaceful passing on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Mariposa Hospice House, in Orillia, at the age of 86.
Doug was known for his many years working in the aircraft industry. His passion for airplanes began as an aircraft painter at De Havilland in Downsview, Ontario, which then took him to the Middle East, in the...
Patricia Collins Ferguson
Feb 3, 2026
Pat Ferguson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 95, having risen to meet her deceased husband, Ernest Ferguson.
Pat was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Jeannie Cooper and William Leslie from Scotland. Her kind demeanor, soft-spoken words, love of humor, and light-heartedness were just a few of...
Nancy Diane Kathleen Dillon
Feb 3, 2026
Nancy Kathleen Diane Dillon passed away in Toronto on February 3, 2026, in her seventy-third year, following stroke-related illness. She was born in Toronto and remained closely connected to the city throughout her life.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Helen (née Gill) and Edward Dillon, and by her sister Susan. She is survived by her twin brother Tedd and her...
Roger René Gauthier
Feb 3, 2026
Roger René Gauthier, born February 4, 1962, in the small town of Iroquois Falls, Ontario, passed away peacefully one day before his 64th birthday at home in Cornwall, Ontario, on February 3, 2026, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
He had three children from his first marriage — Alexandra, Robert, and Maxwell — and raised them in Freeport, Bahamas....
June Van Dine
Feb 2, 2026
It’s with a heavy heart to share June Van Dine passed peacefully on February 2, 2026, in her sleep at 93, in Ottawa, a few short months from her birthday.
June was a feisty, driven, fun and devoted basketball player, nurse, strong volunteer, campaigner, advocate, dancer, scrabble player, card player (Bridge), baker, friend, sister, aunt, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great...
Judith (Judy) Eileen Channing
Feb 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Judy.
God gently called Judy home on February 2, 2026, in her 84th year. She passed peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love that will continue to echo in the hearts of those who knew her.
Judy was the cherished mother of Pamela and a devoted mother-in-law to David. She took great pride and joy in her beloved...
Claude Fabien Gauthier
Feb 2, 2026
With loved ones gathered close, Claude slipped peacefully from this world in Ottawa at the age of 65. He leaves behind a life rich with creativity, connection, and character—a journey as layered and singular as he was.
Claude carried a profound love for his family. He will be missed beyond measure by his daughter, Amy (Gus). He is remembered by his...
Arthur Kerr
Jan 31, 2026
Arthur Kerr, age 93, of Orleans, Ontario, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 31, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Arthur was a devoted husband, father, and friend whose easygoing nature and charismatic spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He shared a loving marriage of 40 years with his beloved wife, Diane Kerr....
Robert Poirier
Jan 30, 2026
Robert Gilles Poirier, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Robert was the beloved husband of 48 years to Joanne (Boucher) Poirier. He was a devoted father to Philippe Poirier (Anik Letourneau), Roxanne Poirier (Geoff Kemp), and Robert Poirier (Emma Thomas), and a proud and loving grandfather to Félix, Mikaelle, Eva, and Ivy-Rose.
Robert was the last...
Gary Clifford Montgomery
Jan 30, 2026
Gary Clifford Montgomery passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario, at the age of 85. Born in Cornwall, Ontario, Gary was raised in Kingston and later lived in several communities across Ontario and Alberta before retiring to Gananoque, Ontario.
Gary was a man of traditional values—principled, fiercely devoted to his family, and proudly independent. He loved good company,...
Wolfhart Oskar Erich Freier
Jan 29, 2026
Wolfhart Oskar Erich Freier, born on April 5, 1945 in Germany passed away at Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound on January 29, 2026 at the age of 80.
He immigrated to Canada in 1965 where he later met and married his wife, Brigitte Frank on November 1, 1969. As a licenced butcher he was employed by Loblaws (known as Ziggys)...
Claire Elaine Belanger (née Ladouceur)
Jan 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Claire Elaine Belanger (née Ladouceur) on January 29, 2026, at the age of 79, after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. True to her spirit, Claire fought until the very end and passed away peacefully with her family by her bedside.
Born in Pembroke, Ontario, Claire was...
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