Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Richard Charles Smith
Nov 6, 2025
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the unexpected passing of Richard Charles Smith of Mississauga, on November 6th, 2025.
Predeceased by his parents Ronald Smith and Mabel Donmoyer. Rick was a devoted and dearly loved father to his son Richard (Ricky) Smith, daughter-in-law, Stacey and cherished grandfather to Sarah, who will miss him...
Margaret Henderson
Nov 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Margaret McFarlane McKelvie McMartin Henderson
December 17, 1936 – November 6, 2025
With deep love and gratitude, the family of Margaret Henderson announces her peaceful passing on November 6, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born in Scotland on December 17, 1936, Margaret carried with her the warmth, humour, and steadfastness of her Scottish roots throughout her life. In...
Christina Luise Brisson (née Pohl)
Nov 6, 2025
Chris went home peacefully to be with Christ on November 6th, 2025 at the age of 64. Beloved wife to Jacques, with whom she shared 44 wonderful years, proud mother to her sons, Jeff and Nicholas, along with their beautiful wives, Erin and Sophie, and treasured grandmother to her granddaughters, Madison and Tenley.
She leaves behind her sister Evelyn (Rolly), her...
Bernice Rose Martin
Nov 5, 2025
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital surrounded by her family on Wednesday November 5, 2025, at the age of 97.Beloved wife of the late Thomas Ernest Martin. Dear mother of Tim & wife Sharlene and Lisa Joice & husband Brad. Loving grandmother of Kyle & Samantha and Brandon & Mackenzie. Great...
Gerald Petite
Nov 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Gerald Petite.
Gerald was predeceased by his brother David, and his parents, Janet and George Petite. He is a lovingly remembered by his siblings, George Petite, Linda Petite, Susan Coombes, Melvin Petite, and Pam Kane (Eric), and his numerous nieces and nephews.
Gerald was a rare breed of man,...
Verna Mildred Stolz (née Coates)
Nov 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Verna Mildred Stolz in her 107th year. She slipped away peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Woods Park Retirement Centre, Barrie. Verna was a kind, loving person who cared deeply for her family. She was a very encouraging and devoted individual who shared her quiet wit and...
Helga (Rothweiler) Lavigne
Nov 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing in Ottawa of Helga (Rothweiler) Lavigne on November 2, 2025, in her 91st year. Born in Germany in 1935, Helga immigrated to Canada in 1953 and soon met the man who would be her husband, the late François Lavigne, with whom she had two children, Jocelyne (Kris) and François (Daniela)....
Earl Winston Churchill Daley
Nov 1, 2025
Earl Winston Churchill Daley, born on 16 September 1947 in Kingston Jamaica, passed away on November 1 2025 at Brampton Civic Hospital, days after having a major stroke. He was the son of the late George Daley and Pasco O’Meally.
Earl is survived by his sons, Paul, Troy, Oneil and daughter Alvarene and grandchildren Tyrell, Dyrrin, Brittney, Carter, Jase, Oshane, Kemar,...
Michael "Mike" Tkadletz
Nov 1, 2025
Michael (Mike) Tkadletz of Acton, Ontario, passed away suddenly on November 1 at the age of 66.
He will be remembered by his wife, Lucie; his daughters, Nicole (Matt) and Kristyn (Alex); his grandchildren, Azzurra, Sonika and Toby; and his sister, Lorraine. Born in Mississauga to Austrian parents Susan and Fred, Mike was an energetic lifelong lover of hockey, baseball, golf,...
Marie (AKA Laurette) Therese Laurette Brumaire
Oct 31, 2025
Laurette was a brave woman who against adversity raised a son on her own who later return to stay by her side until the last breath. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and charity. She was fond of her great grandson Julien. She has no regrets she will be missed by her son grandson, and some acquaintance.
May the Lord...
Keith Stewart McPhail
Oct 31, 2025
Keith Stewart McPhail, aged 72, devoted father, talented musician and writer, and unforgettable spirit, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025. Keith was known for his passion, his love of music, his endless curiosity, and his joyful storytelling. From the Beatles to Bob Dylan, from the lore of Tolkien to Marvel comics, his passions were wide-ranging, infectious, and always...
Anne Rose McEdwards
Oct 31, 2025
Beloved wife of the late Gordon McEdwards. Loving mother of Bryan, Michael, Peter (Nicolle), and Scott (Teresa). Proud Grannie Annie to Coral, Kayla and Aidan.
An angel to all in life, now forever an angel in Heaven.
Linsley Greaves
Oct 31, 2025
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Linsley Greaves , our beloved son, brother, father, and nephew. He is survived by his mother, Yevonne Maylene Crofts, and her family. Brother Colin Greaves and his family. Brother Courtney Greaves and his family, Sister Debbie Ellis and her family. Daughter Aalyah and her family.
Linsley's flair...
Sandy Peart Freeman
Oct 30, 2025
With sadness we announce that Sandy passed away on October 30, 2025, with her family at her side.
There will be a family gathering later this year at which time her ashes will be scattered, in accordance with her wishes.
Condolences or happy memories of Sandy that you may have may be left at basicfunerals.ca.
Christine Marie Marr
Oct 30, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Chris Marr after a lengthy battle with Cancer.
She will be sadly missed by her brothers Paul and Dan, her beloved nephew Evan and all her dear friends. She is predeceased by her parents Graham and Joan (nee McDonald).
Retired after 35 years of service with the Correctional Service of Canada...
Romana Kobak
Oct 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Romana Julia Kobak, nee Olszewska on October 29th, 2025 at the age of 100 years. Romana was a faithful servant of the Lord and is now at peace in the arms of her Savior.
Romana was born on February 28th, 1925 in Podhajce,...
Howard Norman Manz
Oct 29, 2025
Oscar Norman Manz, age 91 of Toronto, Ontario, Canada died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after a brief illness.
He was born on April 16, 1934, in Stettler, Alberta, Canada to the late Reverend Siegmund and Valborg Manz. Howard earned his B.A. at McGill University and further degrees in Theology and Philosophy at the University of Chicago. He spent decades living...
Dede Vogel
Oct 28, 2025
With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Dede Vogel, who left us on October 28, 2025, at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital in Winchester, Ontario, at the age of 73.
Born on July 3, 1952, in the Netherlands she immigrated to Canada with her parents and older sister in 1953. She built a fulfilling career as a hairdresser...
Lynda Dianne Ryback (née Greene)
Oct 27, 2025
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Barrie, ON on Monday October 27, 2025.
Predeceased by her parents William and Thelma Greene.
Beloved mother of Warren Ryback (Christine), Karen Irvine (Ben), and Brian Ryback (Jen). Dear grandmother of Jade, Shylaa, Quintin, Evan, Kayden, Avery and Addison.
Cherished sister of Janis Stea and Kevin Greene (Lora).
David Allen Craig
Oct 26, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Craig, who left us on his own terms on Sunday, October 26, 2025, after a long and difficult battle with mental illness.David was a man of great talent, spirit, and determination. A skilled carpenter and an all-around craftsman, there was little he couldn’t build, fix, or figure out...
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