Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
Karen Elizabeth Gordon
2026
With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Karen Elizabeth Gordon on May 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Karen faced nearly two years of illness with remarkable strength, dignity, grace, and an unwavering sense of humour. Even through the hardest moments, her warmth and light continued to shine brightly for everyone around her.
Karen leaves behind...
Thérèse Marie Simone (née St. Pierre) Labrecque
May 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thérèse Labrecque, 71, who passed away peacefully at the Cornwall Hospice on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with her loving family by her side – on what would have been her and Michel’s 51st wedding anniversary.
Thérèse will be deeply missed by her devoted and loving husband, Michel Labrecque. She leaves...
Pierre Mainville
May 3, 2026
C'est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Pierre Mainville le 3 mai 2026, à l'âge de 67 ans, après un courageux combat de deux ans contre le cancer du cerveau.
Il était le tendre époux de Jocelyne (née Faubert), le père si fier de Julie et Josée (Francis), nées de son union avec Suzanne, et le papi...
Anne Schlenker (McBryde)
May 3, 2026
“I love you all the time and I’ll love you forever.” Anne’s last words to her family before her emergency brain surgery, May 12, 2025.
It is with profound sadness that we wish to announce the death of Anne Schlenker (McBryde). Anne passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was serene and well looked after...
Raymond Gérard Ladouceur
May 3, 2026
Raymond Gérard Ladouceur November 5th, 1948-May 3rd, 2026. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Gérard Ladouceur, who passed away peacefully at the age of 77, following a stroke.
Raymond was the beloved son of the late Léo Marcel Ladouceur and the late Anne‑Marie Ladouceur (née Lepage). He was a devoted father to Michelle Ladouceur‑Renaud (Jim)...
Antonia Giovanna Grisoni
May 3, 2026
Antonia Giovanna Grisoni (née Aviano) March 28, 1946 — May 3, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Antonia Giovanna Grisoni, beloved mother and grandmother, who passed away on May 3, 2026, in Oshawa, Ontario. She was born on March 28 in Visinada, Istria, and in 1964, she made the courageous journey to Canada with...
Kenneth Gordon Dunbar
May 2, 2026
After 62.5 years of marriage, 3 children and 2 grandchildren, Kenneth Gordon Dunbar passed away on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 11:12am Born on September 16, 1939 he passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie Ontario at the age of 86. He leaves his Wife Dora, children Jennie, Betty, and Tom and his two grandchildren Joseph and Emily.A celebration...
Solomon Solomon
May 2, 2026
It is with love and gratitude that we announce the passing of dear Solomon (Tony) Levi Solomon at the age of 90.
Tony will be deeply missed by his surviving sister, Betty Moses, brother, Ruben Solomon, numerous nieces and nephews, and several great-nieces, and great-nephews, all of whom brought him immense joy. He is predeceased by his siblings, Mazie Jacob and...
Paulette Woodbury
May 1, 2026
Paulette Woodbury, born July 6, 1952, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at a time of her choosing.She is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 55 years, Brad; her daughter Tracy; her son Dan and his wife Tina; her cherished grandchildren Kelsey, Mia, and Devan (Caitlin); and her precious great-grandchild, Chloe.Paulette also leaves behind her six beloved...
Tamás Barek
Apr 27, 2026
Tamás Barek
December 25th 1962 - April 27th 2026
Tamás Barek was born in Budapest, Hungary. During his childhood Tom made so many friends that he kept in touch with until his final days. He studied to become a fire prevention engineer. In 1989, at the age of 27, he decided he wanted to move to Canada in hopes of creating a...
Audrey Joan Cain
Apr 26, 2026
Audrey Joan Cain (née Stebbings), aged 92, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Born on Christmas Day 1933, in Barrie, Audrey lived a life defined by resilience, compassion, and dedication to her community. Audrey was the loving mother of Patricia Cain,Paul Cain (Margot), and Michael Cain (Laurie). She was a devoted grandmother to seven grandchildren...
James (Jamie) Donald Stewart
Apr 26, 2026
Jamie Stewart, 64, of Ottawa and Yellowknife, died peacefully in Ottawa on April 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He grew up in Port Hope, Ontario, in Granny’s loving home on King Street. He attended Trent University before joining the Canadian Armed Forces. He was dedicated to his family and his country.
Jamie was a devoted and loving father to...
Edward Francis McManus
Apr 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Francis McManus "Pook" Loving and devoted husband to Muriel Beatrice McManus nee Crane. Edward passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 25th, 2026 at the age of 91. Born on February 4th, 1935 in St. John's Newfoundland.
Committed father to Sharon Bartholomew (Jonnie), grandfather to Ryan and Ian...
Terence Goudie
Apr 24, 2026
Terence (Terry) Goudie, born April 24, 1951, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026 surrounded by his family. Terry leaves behind his wife Greta Snippe, children Nickie Ems (Ian), Jenn Goudie-Coates (Casey), and Mike Goudie (Kathy) along with 9 cherished grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
William Clifton Dumaresq
Apr 23, 2026
William Clifton Dumaresq passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026 at City View Retirement Home, Ottawa with his family at his side.
He was born in L’Anse au Clair, Labrador on October 27, 1934, where he attended St. Andrew’s all grade school completing all eleven grades there. After taking a 6-week teacher training course in St. John’s, he taught grades one...
Brenda Frances Lovett
Apr 23, 2026
Brenda was born in Montreal and began attending French school in St-Jovite at age 6. She graduated high school from Polyvalente Pierrefonds in 1974. Her family moved a few times until her father purchased his first newly-built house in Pierrefonds, Quebec. Afterwards, she lived on her own in Toronto, then Montreal, Pierrefonds, NDG, Plateau Mont Royal and Lachine. Her bilingualism...
John Robertson
Apr 23, 2026
It is with deep love and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of John A Robertson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, cousin and friend, who left us peacefully at the age of 80 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
He was surrounded by the family who cherished him beyond words, a reflection of the love he gave so...
Ruth May Stewart
Apr 22, 2026
Ruth was born in Toronto, an only child to Violet and Charles Bishop. She was introduced to her eventual husband, the late Orville Stewart, and the rest was history. They were married on May 21st, 1955. Not long after, Ruth & Orville raised a beautiful family of 5 children in their one and only home on Park Home Avenue, starting...
Dorothy Grace Gifford
Apr 22, 2026
Dorothy Grace Gifford (née Lingard), born August 30, 1935, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, and has gone to be with her Lord and Saviour.
Originally from Port Hope, Dorothy was predeceased by her loving husband, Jack Frederick Gifford.
She leaves behind her two daughters, Tracey Lahey (Paul) and Nikki Gifford-Kittell (John), along with six cherished grandchildren: Vanessa, Damon, Deshawn, Alex...
Garry Lawrence Scharf
Apr 19, 2026
Garry Lawrence Scharf of Ottawa passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at the age of 86.
Beloved husband of Mary (née Young). Loving father of Glenn (Chrystal), Tanya (Dave), and David (Heather Heatley). Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Liam, Ryan, Savannah, Saxon, Parker, Preston, and Porter. Proud great-grandfather of Mason. Dear brother of Corinne (Bill OKell). Fondly remembered by nieces Sharon...
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