Obituaries


Local obituaries for

Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Leo Gratton

Leo Gratton

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...

Viola Surkan

Viola Surkan

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...

Gordon Stuart Robertson

Gordon Stuart Robertson

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...

Jeanette Margaret Klassen

Jeanette Margaret Klassen

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.

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Patrick Donahue

Patrick Donahue

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...

Alfredo Mazzuca

Alfredo Mazzuca

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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Wilfred William Spracklin

Wilfred William Spracklin

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....

James "Jimmy" Bradley

James "Jimmy" Bradley

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...

Steve (Efstratios) Bougadis

Steve (Efstratios) Bougadis

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...

Michael Lloyd Armstrong

Michael Lloyd Armstrong

Jul 16, 2023

Michael (Mike) Lloyd Armstrong

May 16, 1949 – July 16, 2023 (74 years old)

Our dear Mike died unexpectedly from post-operative complications at Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.

Mike was born in Copper Cliff, Ontario into a large loving family of aunts, uncles and cousins. In his youth he was a competitive swimmer...

Geraldine Delores (Hall, nee Volpe)  Carroll

Geraldine Delores (Hall, nee Volpe) Carroll

Jul 15, 2023

Born in Toronto on September 15, 1943, Gerri passed quietly on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Ottawa General Hospital after a long, brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

She is survived by her three children, Deborah (Craig), Michael (Jen), and Jo (David), and grandchildren Joey, Ethan, Ella (step), and Johnny. She is preceded in death by her...

Reynold Stanley Radix

Reynold Stanley Radix

Jul 14, 2023

Reynold Stanley Radix passed away peacefully at 11:59 p.m.on July 14, 2023,

surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Morvant, Trinidad on February 18, 1946,

to Randolph & Pearl (Cruickshank) Radix (both deceased).

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John Patrick Gilmour

John Patrick Gilmour

Jul 14, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John Patrick Gilmour (Gilly) in his 85th year, on Friday July 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Loving father of Jeff (Shannon), Joanne, and Paula (Dimitri Podolski) and beloved grandfather of Blake, Sylvanna and Zev. John will be missed by his sister Margaret (Ron Widgett) and his...

Mary Isobel Neely

Mary Isobel Neely

Jul 12, 2023

Mary Neely of Innisfil, in her 99th year passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  Predeceased by her husband Raymond Neely.

Survived by sisters Helen (deceased Bill), Gladys (deceased Bill) and brother Norman (Joan).

Dear mother of Dale (Bonnie), Wayne (deceased) (Leah deceased), Dennis (deceased), Bryan (Bonnie), Patsy. Dear grandmother...

Donna Marjorie McKinnon

Donna Marjorie McKinnon

Jul 11, 2023

It is with deep sorrow, that we announce the death of our mother, Donna Marjorie McKinnon (nee Willetts). Beloved wife of Melvin McKinnon (deceased). Loving mother of Bill, Donna Jean, Cyndi ( Wagner Paul ) Peggy and Mel. Dear sister to Jeanne (Robert), George (Gwen), Betty (Lloyd), Bruce, Dorothy, Barbara (Bob)  John (Karen). Loving sister- in-law to the McKinnon...

Soultana Paraschos

Soultana Paraschos

Jul 11, 2023

Soultana Donna Paraschos (nee Vlahos) passed away on July 11, 2023.

She leaves behind her daughters Maria and Fotini, who she loved more than life itself.

Sister to Lambros (Connie) and Dimitri (Cherie), aunt to John (Constance), Carmelo, Fotini (Dmitri), Alexandra, John and Dimitri.

Donna survived many health challenges throughout her life, but...

Edith (Bell)  Schofield

Edith (Bell) Schofield

Jul 10, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Edith Schofield of Fenelon Falls on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the age of 91.

Edith was a devoted wife to her husband Bernard for close to 50 years, and a loving mom to her children Alan (Linda) (both predeceased), Edith (Brian), Susan,...

Frances Sturgeon

Frances Sturgeon

Jul 9, 2023

Frances Sturgeon, age 83, died on Sunday, July 9, 2023 of complications from pneumonia at The Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie.  Fran had a short, but courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Rowhedge, England’s oldest recorded town, she would tell stories of dancing and singing as a young girl to distract others in the air raid shelter, where her...

Glenn Murray Moffatt

Glenn Murray Moffatt

Jul 9, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Glenn Moffatt, on Sunday July 9th 2023 at the age of 79.

Glenn was born in Toronto on May 23, 1944 to Fred and Roma Moffatt and grew up in Thornhill, Ontario. Following in his father’s footsteps, Glenn had a passion for Industrial Design and after...

Gary Manz

Gary Manz

Jul 9, 2023

It is with much sadness that we would like to announce the passing of Gary (Age 63 ) on July 9, 2023 at Juravinski Hospital. Loving husband to Marianne for 38 years, Proud and loving father to Brian Manz (Kaitlyn) and Katrina Howarth (Andrew), Very proud and loving Grampy to Maxton and Aylen. Dearly loved son of Katherina Manz....

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