Obituaries


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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Ha Vu Voisin

Ha Vu Voisin

Jul 11, 2025

On Friday, July 11, 2025, Ha Vu Voisin passed away at the age of 56, after a courageous 13 year battle with a complex and rare chronic lung disease. She was surrounded by the love of her family at her residence in Mississauga.

Born in Vietnam, Ha earned a Bachelor of Arts from Ha Noi University before immigrating to Canada, where...

Ronald (Ron) F Kelly

Ronald (Ron) F Kelly

Jul 6, 2025

On Sunday July 6th, 2025 – at the young age of 80, Ron set off on his next great journey, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Though his physical presence has departed, his spirit continues to travel with all who knew and loved him.

Ron had a career with Bell Canada from 1964 to 2001. During this...

Robert John Vanderwel

Robert John Vanderwel

Jul 6, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rob Vanderwel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born in 1957, Rob passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and quiet strength that will never be forgotten.Rob was a devoted husband to Linda Myers Vanderwel, with whom he shared 27 wonderful years of...

Annie Mantler

Annie Mantler

Jul 5, 2025

Annie passed on July 5 2025 in her 100th year at Simcoe Hospice Barrie, Ontario with her family by her side. She spent most of her time spinning for the Simcoe County Museum demonstrating spinning. She made thousands of baby hats for RVH hospital. Annie was predeceased by her husband Peter Mantler, son Dennis Mantler, and granddaughter Rachelle Bowen. She...

Earl Smith

Earl Smith

Jul 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Earl Smith, who peacefully passed with his family by his side on July 3, 2025, at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario, at the age of 67. Born on August 18, 1957, in Scarborough, Ontario, Earl lived a life marked by love, laughter, and an enduring commitment to those...

Thomas Frank Carter

Thomas Frank Carter

Jul 2, 2025

Thomas Frank Carter born January 22nd, 1933, passed at the age of 92 at Sheridan Villa LTC on July 2nd, 2025. Loving husband to the late Patricia Carter. Remembered with love by his 3 step children Caryn (Harry), Julie (Roger), Nicky (Nadia), grandchildren Liam, Rachel (Ryan) Terry, Kaeli, Candace and Hope (Alex, Moxley, Annika), nephew John (Shirley, Sarah and Caitlin)...

Barbara Nowak

Barbara Nowak

Jul 2, 2025

Born in Poland on October 18th, 1950 and immigrated to Canada in 1983 with husband, Zdzisław Nowak, and son, Martin Nowak. She passed away on July 2nd 2025 at North York General Hospital.

Barabra defeated sorrow from losing her husband to a highway accident and humiliated cancer and its child the grim reaper for 10 years.

She was an avid gardener who...

John Reginald Guy Bunker

John Reginald Guy Bunker

Jul 2, 2025

With profound grief and heavy hearts the Bunker family announces that John Reginald Guy Bunker age 86 has passed away after the long goodbye. Cherished husband of Margaret (Scollard) for 52 years. Proud dad of Sarah (Andre Fidaoui) and Mark (Jenna Craig) . Poppa of Nikki Cyr (Mike Siegrist), Joshua, Johnny (Makenzie Dupuis), Jeremy and GG to Isla and Alora...

Joan Texeira

Joan Texeira

Jun 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Texeira. She left us far too soon on June 30, 2025, after a brief illness.

Joan was the life of the party and brought light and laughter into every room she entered. With her bubbly personality, quick smile, and generous spirit, she had a remarkable ability to make everyone...

Gerald Gordon Cooper

Gerald Gordon Cooper

Jun 29, 2025

Peacefully on June 29 at the Rideau Ferry Country Home in Perth, Ontario. Survived by children Jesse and Jody, and grandchildren Kaelob and Ruth. Gerry was cherished by lifelong friends Homer, Jeanne, Jo-Anne and Peter, and he was like an uncle to Kevin and Derek. His kids fondly recall camping and cottaging with their dad. Born in Montreal, Gerry is...

Thérèse Levesque

Thérèse Levesque

Jun 28, 2025

Thérèse Levesque, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away in her sleep on June 28, 2025, at the age of 77, in Moose Creek, Ontario. Born on April 16, 1948, in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Thérèse touched countless lives with her warmth, kindness, and infectious smile.

Thérèse found immense joy in her family, loving her grandchildren more than life itself. Thérèse is...

David McLaughlin

David McLaughlin

Jun 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness and immense love that we announce the passing of David Allen McLaughlin, who left us on June 27, 2025 at the age of 42.

Dave was a larger-than-life presence. Fiercely loyal, endlessly entertaining, and always the first to show up when you needed him. If you knew him, you knew that bonfires weren’t just something he...

Joan Dehler

Joan Dehler

Jun 27, 2025

Mary JOAN Sylvia (née Ventura) Dehler completed her earthly journey at age 93, on June 27, 2025. She left her life and those who have loved her so dearly, peacefully, in her sleep.

Although Joan had attained an advanced age and her health had declined during the past months, her family members are deeply saddened by their great loss. According to...

Heleodore "Sonny" Laurent Rivard

Heleodore "Sonny" Laurent Rivard

Jun 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Heleodore "Sonny" Laurent Rivard, who died peacefully in Ottawa, Ontario, on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 76, after a long-term illness.

Sonny was the beloved son of the late Lucien and Alvina Rivard. He was the loving brother of Jacqueline Couillard and Robert Rivard. He is survived...

Jeannine Paradis

Jeannine Paradis

Jun 26, 2025

C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Jeannine Paradis, née Cloutier, survenu paisiblement le 26 juin 2025 à Ottawa, à l’âge de 77 ans.

Jeannine laisse dans le deuil ses enfants bien-aimés, Nancy (Walter) et Martin (Véronique), ses précieux petits-enfants Jessica, Julie-Anne et Zoé, ainsi que ses frères Archie (Michèle), François, Maurice (Réjeanne) et Réjean (Lise), ses...

Leona Vera McLeod

Leona Vera McLeod

Jun 26, 2025

Wife of George Wellington McLeod (predeceased).

Fourth child of Harold and Elsie Webb (predeceased), sister to 10 siblings.

Loving Mother of Bruce, Wayne (predeceased), Ken (predeceased), and Donna (Gord).

Nana to Andrew, Ken, Katie, Dion, Chad, Alayna, and Ashley.

Grana to many great grandchildren.

Vera will be missed by her brother Bruce (Joyce), brother-in-laws Edwin (Doris-predeceased), George (Iris) and many nieces and nephews.

Calvin Arthur St. George Richards

Calvin Arthur St. George Richards

Jun 25, 2025

Calvin went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday June 25, 2025 in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce (Wilson) Richards. He was 94 years old.

Calvin was born in Portland, Jamaica to (late) parents Theodore & Aneita Richards.

He is survived by his children (late) Karlene (Richards) Joans, Elaine Richards, Lorna...

Grace Pope

Grace Pope

Jun 25, 2025

At Cummer Lodge in North York on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in her 103rd year. Loving mother of Bill (Suanne), Joseph and Suzanne, and devoted grandmother to Tomas and Lia. Predeceased by her husband, John. Grace will be remembered for her gentleness and spirit of gratitude, and for her lifelong love of music, dance and nature. 

A memorial service will be...

Bill Wozney

Bill Wozney

Jun 25, 2025

Wozney, Bill

Passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025 at Royal Victoria Regional Heath Centre in Barrie. Loving father and father– in–law of Ed Wozney and Laura Kielpinski, Annie Wozney and Darryl Fisher. Proud Grampa-Bill of Taryn, and Hayden. Dear brother and brother- in- law of Barbara and Mike Mansfield. He will be sadly missed by his nephews and niece. Predeceased...

Elizabeth (Elspeth) Anne Gelineau (nee Pentland)

Elizabeth (Elspeth) Anne Gelineau (nee Pentland)

Jun 24, 2025

It is with a broken heart that I inform you that mom has passed away at 95 years of age with her granddaughter Jessie and myself, Lise, by her side holding her hands. She was predeceased by her husband William (Bill) Gelineau to whom she was married for 64 of the most loving years two people could have.

Devoted mother to...

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