Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Hester (Heather) Arthur
Aug 19, 2025
We celebrate the life of our beloved daughter and dear sister, Hester (Heather) Arthur, who passed away on August 19, 2025 at the age of 66 after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer. Hester brought joy and warmth into our lives. She is remembered as a thoughtful and loving person. She always wanted to ensure she was thinking of...
Emily "Jean" Kerridge
Aug 19, 2025
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of a beloved member of our community. The visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Jennett Chapel, where family and friends can pay their respects. A funeral service will follow immediately at 11:00 AM at the same location.A reception will take place...
Armando Ayson
Aug 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Armando Gabriel Ayson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully at his home in Mississauga, Ontario.
Born on May 27, 1955, in Manila, Philippines, Armando was the cherished son of Fortunato and Felicidad Ayson and the eldest of seven brothers. After moving to Canada, he worked as...
Patricia Jackson
Aug 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patricia (Pat) Mary Jackson (née Duncan) March 26, 1935 – August 18, 2025, peacefully at 7:30 p.m., surrounded by her loving family.
Our strong, beautiful, loving, determined, independent, hard-working, sassy, and fun-loving mum passed away with us, her children, Carolyn (Gaz), Pamela (Joe), and Andrew—by her side. Her grandchildren and their significant others—Jadine (Mark), Danica (Paul), Kailea...
Ron MacDonell
Aug 17, 2025
On August 17th, 2025, Ron MacDonell took his last breath on the bank of his beloved St. Lawrence River. Born in Cornwall, Ontario on March 23rd, 1949, Ron traveled the world from Australia to India, Thailand to Patagonia. His favorite place to travel was Little Corn Island, Guatemala, where he spent many winters in recent years, and made wonderful friends....
Major (retraité) Denis Lacroix
Aug 13, 2025
C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de notre père Denis Lacroix, emporté par le mésothéliome mercredi le 13 août, au Centre de santé Perley et Rideau pour les anciens combattants. Denis était un homme dévoué à sa carrière, passionné de ski et amoureux de la nature, trouvant joie et sérénité à son chalet au bord du...
Miley Josephine Burke
Aug 10, 2025
Miley Josephine Burke, born on May 13, 2025, blessed the world with her bright smile until her untimely passing on August 10, 2025. Though her time with us was short, it was filled with love and joy that resonated deeply with her family and friends.
Miley was affectionately known as "smiley Miley" and cherished by her family who loved every moment...
Pierre Joseph Collins
Aug 10, 2025
Our beautiful Pierre passed away peacefully in the early afternoon of August 10th at the Maison de l'Est hospice. His loving partner Julie was at his side.
Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June of 2024, he bravely fought it with courage and optimism. He was a true inspiration to all who knew him.
Pierre deeply loved and respected his parents who predeceased...
Donna Yvonne Billings
Aug 10, 2025
Donna Yvonne Billings, age 68, of Winchester, Ontario, passed away on August 10, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1957, to June and Richard Byrd.
Donna was the beloved wife of Roger Billings, loving mother of Jason Billings and Tanya Douglas, and cherished grandmother of Nathan and Sara. She was the dear sister of Bill Byrd (Robin), Cory Byrd (Diane),...
Joe Ayoub
Aug 8, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we share the sudden passing of Joe Ayoub, on Friday, August 8th, 2025, at the age of 60.
Joe had a gift for working with his hands and a true passion for woodworking and home renovations, often lending his skills to help family and friends with their own projects. He approached life fearlessly, meeting challenges...
Karen McLarney
Aug 8, 2025
Karen Anne McLarney passed away peacefully in Guelph, Ontario on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the age of 53 following a courageous, six-year battle with breast cancer. Karen is survived by her husband Mark MacKinnon and her two sons, William MacKinnon and Robert McLarney. She is also survived by father John of Toronto and brother Mark (Elizabeth LeClaire) of Newmarket,...
Raymond Paul Lance
Aug 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Paul Lance, who left us peacefully on August 5, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on January 22, 1954, in Calumet Island. Raymond was a man of quiet strength, enduring kindness, and an uncanny sense of humor.
Raymond had a lifelong passion for playing the guitar, and his...
Gail Marie Brett
Aug 5, 2025
Gail Marie Brett, aged 78, passed away on August 5th, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario. Born on September 12th, 1946, she was a beloved member of her family and community, whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Gail was predeceased by her parents, Richard (Dick) and Mary Connolly (Doucette), who instilled in her the values of kindness and...
Michael "Mike" Steven Rooney
Aug 4, 2025
Mike was writing a story, a story forever written in our hearts.
Mike went into the hospital on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 with Cardiac Arrest. He later passed away with his Family by his side on Monday, August 4th, 2025.
Mike is leaving behind his two children. Robbyn Rooney and Zachery Rooney both by Josephine(Joann) Curl. Mike has two beautiful grandchildren by...
Jim (James) Hart Over
Aug 3, 2025
We are sad to announce the passing of Jim (James) Hart Over at the age of 86 on August 3, 2025. Jim was born February 8, 1939, in Clydebank, Scotland to James and Jeannie (Marshall Hart). He married his first sweetheart and love, Irene Kirk, on August 26, 1960. He moved his family from Scotland to South Africa and then...
Lucille Simone Lalonde (Nee Dubé)
Aug 1, 2025
Lucille Simone Lalonde, Loose Wheel to some (Nee Dubé) passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by her beloved husband and children at Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa. Lucille was a cherished member of her family and will be remembered for her kindness, humor, and unwavering love for those around her.
She is survived by...
Cheryl Lee Lovell
Aug 1, 2025
Cheryl left us much too soon, this isn’t how our life's plan was to be. Cheryl's death has brought immense loss and has reaffirmed that life is indeed too short. Her smile, her laugh and her wit would shine whether it was one on one or in a room full of people. She was loved by all and hated by...
Paul André Lamontagne
Jul 31, 2025
Sadly Paul André Lamontagne passed away Thursday, July 31st, 2025 at the age of 76. He is survived by his brother Marc. He was predeceased by his father Léopold, mother Cécile, brother Denis, and sister Marie. He leaves behind nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Please note that there will be a celebration of life at the Local Heroes Sports Bar...
Eldwyth de Roché
Jul 31, 2025
Our hearts are full of treasured memories as we share that our cherished time with Eldwyth de Roché (née Barrow) has come to an end. On July 31, 2025, just 3 days shy of her 83rd birthday, she was called home by her Heavenly Father.
Eldwyth was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, into a large family. In her youth, her...
Helga Elisabeth Rudolph
Jul 31, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of our mother Helga Elisabeth Rudolph at Gilmore Lodge Fort Erie at age 87.Deepest sympathies are extended to her daughter Patricia Horner (Carl), stepson Brian Rudolph (Jennifer) and stepdaughter Brigitte Rudolph (Ron). Loving Oma to Bailey Rudolph and Justin Moase. Helga is survived by her brother Wilfred Strasdat (Tanja) in...
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