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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Nanqin Li

Nanqin Li

Apr 9, 2023

Nanqin Li, age 55, passed away on April 9th, 2023 at Credit Valley Hospital.

He was born on August 7th, 1967 in Anqing, China. Nanqin is survived by his loving wife Fang Wu, his two sons Aaron and Christopher.

Nanqin worked as a scientist for Element Materials Technology for four and half years. He was...

Ronald Green

Ronald Green

Apr 8, 2023

Mr. Ronald Green was born on March 22, 1937 and passed away on April 8, 2023 at the age of 86.

Ronald was from Toronto, Ontario.

Ronald will be missed by his family and friends.

Those...

Richard Riley

Richard Riley

Apr 7, 2023

Riley, Richard on Friday April 7th, 2023 entered into Eternal Rest in his 61st year.

Cherished son of the late Mrs. Lulu Punshon (Riley)(1993) and late Mr. Lloyd Riley (1999), and late brother Michael Riley (2002), friend and brother of the remaining family siblings. Loretta and husband Mel Graham, Edward and wife Debbie, Wilsey (Butch) and wife...

Irene Elizabeth (St Clair)  Prince

Irene Elizabeth (St Clair) Prince

Apr 7, 2023

About this time 100 years ago a life started, and that baby grew and was “fearfully and wonderfully made” until her birth to Noah and Elizabeth Ann StClair (MacNab). They named her Irene Elizabeth. She grew as a regular child with good friends, five mischievous brothers, sickness, school troubles but overall enjoyed her younger years, especially visits to Bear...

Raymond William Renfer

Raymond William Renfer

Apr 7, 2023

Notre père, Raymond William Renfer, est décédé à Ottawa, le 7 avril 2023 à l’âge de 88 ans. Il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants, André, Patricia et Nancy Renfer, son frère, Guy Renfer, de même que leurs enfants et conjoints respectifs, et la mère de ses enfants, Angèle Dubé. Est également affectée par son départ sa fille d’une...

Morna Chamberlain

Morna Chamberlain

Apr 5, 2023

Morna died after a short and sudden illness leaving behind her daughters, Kelly (Zac) and Shelbie whom she shared with Jeff Chamberlain. She will be missed terribly by her adored grandchildren, Peyton and Cooper both of whom have inherited her mischievous personality.

Morna had been lucky to find love again with her partner Ian and the two...

Kerry David Edward MacDonald

Kerry David Edward MacDonald

Apr 5, 2023

Kerry David Edward MacDonald, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday April 5th, 2023 at the young age of 68 in his home located in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.

Kerry was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on August 14th, 1954 to David MacDonald and Theresa MacDonald (née Jessome), and is the brother to his five surviving siblings, Colleen, Janet,...

Mary Claire (Francisco)  James

Mary Claire (Francisco) James

Apr 5, 2023

Mary Claire James died peacefully on April 5, 2023, in her 79th year, at Humber River Hospital. Mary was the cherished daughter of Quelle and Arthur Francisco. She is lovingly remembered by her brothers: Ronald, Bernard, Clyde, Gerard, Martin (deceased), Noel, and David, together with their families. Mary is also survived by three appreciative and loving step-children: Debbie, Yvonne,...

Pierre (Pete) Marcel Roussy

Pierre (Pete) Marcel Roussy

Apr 2, 2023

Sadly after a battle with C.O.P.D., Pierre Marcel Roussy (Pete) passed away on April 2, 2023 at the Montfort Hospital. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, he manage his illness with strength. He leaves behind his cherished sons Eric and Daniel, their mother Suzanne L'Écuyer Roussy, brothers André (Joan), Michel (Krista) and his nephews and nieces....

Rita Louise Grant

Rita Louise Grant

Apr 2, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Rita Louise Grant announce her passing on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at the Ottawa Heart Institute at the age of 79.

Predeceased by her loving husband Dennis Grant and her parents Louise Levac and Roger Miner. She will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by...

Betty Francis

Betty Francis

Apr 2, 2023

It is with much sadness we announce that Betty passed away on Sunday, April 2.  Betty was predeceased by her loving husband, Tony Francis.  She leaves behind her beloved son Andrew, her beloved daughter Jane (Kent) and her adored granddaughters, Brianna and Claire.

Daughter of the late Ellen and Albert Rotgans. Betty was also predeceased by her...

Nicholas 'Nick' Victor Ziegler

Nicholas 'Nick' Victor Ziegler

Apr 1, 2023

After a long valiant battle with metastatic colon cancer, with his devoted soul mate of the last 30 years April by his side every step of the way, we sadly announce the passing of Nick Ziegler.

Nick is survived by the love of his life, April Blackshaw and their daugher Zoey Blackshaw- Ziegler; his father Richard Ziegler,...

Earl Harry Emerson Paul Vanderhart

Earl Harry Emerson Paul Vanderhart

Apr 1, 2023

Earl Harry Emerson VANDERHART, of Brampton, Ontario passed away on April 1, 2023. He would have celebrated his 87th birthday on April 4th. Earl was born to Harry and Margaret Vanderhart on April, 4, 1936 in Toronto Ontario. He was a talented all-around athlete growing up in the junction area of Toronto. Earl worked at Hamilton Gear for over...

Harmannus (Harry) Jan de Lange

Harmannus (Harry) Jan de Lange

Apr 1, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Harry, beloved husband of Brenda (nee Reid), devoted father of Alan (Kate) and Briar (Jon) and caring step-father to Neil (Becky) and Gillian (Claude). Proud Opa to Courtney, Jack, Eric, William, Kirsten, Chloe, Caylie and Michael. He was also a fondly remembered uncle.

Harry emigrated to Canada in 1953...

Barbara Doris (Lusty)  Hanman

Barbara Doris (Lusty) Hanman

Mar 31, 2023

Barbara Doris HANMAN born June 12, 1941 died peacefully on Friday March 31,2023 surrounded by her loving family. Lovingly called “Barbie” by her pre-deceased husband of 59 years Charlie Hanman. Affectionally known as “Nanny” or “Nan” for short by her five grandchildren Alicia, Bethany and Caleb Hanman and Ryan and Graham Jones. She was plainly just known as “Mom”,...

Dorothy Jean (Richardson)  Wilson

Dorothy Jean (Richardson) Wilson

Mar 30, 2023

After a brief illness our Mom and Nana died on March 30th, 2023, surrounded by love. On her final night, she blew a kiss to her son Murray and waved good-bye as he left her at the hospital. Dorothy was the dearly loved wife of Don Wilson (died 2010). They were married for nearly fifty-eight years. She was the...

Jerry Timmerman

Jerry Timmerman

Mar 29, 2023

Husband of Marlyn (nee Gow), with whom he shared a loving marriage. Son of Tunis and Helene Timmerman, deceased father of Shelley Love, loving stepfather of Kevin (Shawna), Ken (Sara), and Ryan (Donna) who collectively blessed him with 9 awesome grandchildren; Owen (Kitana), Erin (Luke), Aidan (Xandria), Hailey (Alex), Kallen, Sydney, Shamus, Avery and Devin. Brother of Ralph (Mary),...

Barbara Gail Bloomer

Barbara Gail Bloomer

Mar 28, 2023

With sadness, we announce the passing of Barbara Bloomer on March 28, 2023 at the age of 92.

Barbara was born on February 18, 1931 in Rochester, New York.  She moved to Canada in 1964, to play French Horn with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Barbara is remembered as an accomplished musician and a lifelong teacher...

Rosy LeBlande

Rosy LeBlande

Mar 28, 2023

Rosy LeBlande July 11, 1953 - March 28, 2023

We are heartbroken to share that Rosy passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2023 at Royal Victoria Hospital.

Rosy was born and raised in Barrie. One of four kids, she was the "Leader of the Pack" despite not being the eldest. Known for her love of...

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