Obituaries


Local obituaries for

Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Rod George Verge

Rod George Verge

Nov 22, 2025

Rod George Verge, born on October 1, 1943, in London, England passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025. He will be fondly remembered as a loving father, a dedicated brother, and a cherished partner.

Rod was the beloved son of a devoted family. He is survived by his only brother, Terry, who resides in Nova Scotia. Terry is the late Nancy's...

Margaret Sheila Battell

Margaret Sheila Battell

Nov 21, 2025

Margaret Battell at the esteemed age of 94, 3 months and 2 weeks, passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital on the afternoon of November 21, 2025. Her wish at the end was that she lived longer than her husband, which she managed to do by 2 weeks. She is the much-loved wife of Brian (dec'd July 6, 2023),...

John Gordon Ridge

John Gordon Ridge

Nov 21, 2025

John passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario, at the age of 70. He was the beloved husband of Antoinette “Toni” Tetrault-Ridge.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, family, and friends.

Jane Agius

Jane Agius

Nov 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Agius, who left us peacefully on Thursday, November 20 at the age of 88. Jane was a beloved resident of Whispering Pines in Barrie and passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.

Born August 16, 1937, in Hamrun, Malta, Jane was the beloved daughter of the...

Robert David Coreau

Robert David Coreau

Nov 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of 'Bob', who peacefully departed this life on November 20, 2025 at the age of 79 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on January 9, 1946 in Chapleau, ON to Dorothy & Gerald Coreau, he lived in Thunder Bay, ON where he met and married the love of...

Donald Alan Brooks

Donald Alan Brooks

Nov 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donald (Don) Brooks, who left us peacefully on November 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his wife and daughter after complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 74 years old.

Beloved husband of Adele Brooks (née Menard), Don was the devoted father of Christopher (Kerry), Karen (Francis), and David (Eleanor)...

Marie "Jean" Pedlar nee Sinnett

Marie "Jean" Pedlar nee Sinnett

Nov 19, 2025

Marie "Jean" Pedlar nee Sinnett, passed away on November 19th, 2025 in Gananoque, Ontario in her 97th year. Jean left us peacefully in her sleep to join her beloved husband of 68 years Chuck and begin the next chapter of their story.Jean is the cherished mum of Jeanette, Ross (Karen) and Jane (Marc).

Nana will always hold a special place in...

David William Hinschberger

David William Hinschberger

Nov 18, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. He was 84.

Dave will be dearly missed by Joan (nee Crawford), his wife of 55 years, his son Darin, daughter Patricia and grandsons Jude and Finn Rousom. He was the son of...

Cordell Agustin Perry

Cordell Agustin Perry

Nov 18, 2025

Cordell passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. Gone too soon, he was an outgoing person known for his sense of humor, creativity and skills in cooking and athletics. An avid athlete competing in top level hockey, football and rugby in his youth, notably in the Canada Games for rugby for his home province of Nova...

Brenda Frances Hintzen

Brenda Frances Hintzen

Nov 18, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brenda Frances Hintzen (née Holland) on November 18, 2025, in Barrie, Ontario. She was 86 years old, and her long and remarkable life began in Watford, England, where she was born on November 14, 1939. 

Brenda grew up during the Second World War. One of her earliest memories, which she often retold, was...

Stamatios Sakellis

Stamatios Sakellis

Nov 18, 2025

Peacefully, with his family at his side at his home in Scarborough Ontario, on the 18th day of November 2025, Stamatios (Tom) Sakellis, born on May 28th , 1937 in the village of Antimachia, on the island of Kos, Greece, was called upon by his Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ.

Cherished husband of 53 years, to Fotini (Effie) Sakellis, beloved father...

Usha Dutta

Usha Dutta

Nov 18, 2025

At age 85, Usha Dutta passed away at home peacefully on November 18th in Mississauga, Ontario surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with ALS.

Usha was born in Mumbai, India in 1940 and emigrated to Canada with her husband, Jagdish and daughter Anu in 1965. They settled in Montreal where they raised their two daughters before...

Margaret Rose Cadieux

Margaret Rose Cadieux

Nov 17, 2025

CADIEUX, Margaret (Marg) Rose (nee Auger) passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Almonte Country Haven, Almonte. Loving mother to Jean-Guy (Sandi) Cadieux, Katrina (David) Burrell & Christopher (Christina) Cadieux. Proud and loving grandmother to Robin, Bryce & Grant. Predeceased by her parents Victor Emmanuel Auger and Kathleen Gynneth Donnelly. Cherished sister of the late Leonard (Carmen) Auger, the...

Elizabeth (Sandra) Murphy

Elizabeth (Sandra) Murphy

Nov 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth, "Sandra" Murphy

Elizabeth Sandra Murphy passed away at the I.O.O.F. Seniors Home on Sunday November 16, 2025 at the age of 85. Predeceased by her father Haycourt (Lynn) Murphy, her mother Mary (nee Grinton) and her brother John. Sadly missed by her cousin Diane Draper, family and friends. A graveside service will be held at the...

Gregory James Mulder

Gregory James Mulder

Nov 16, 2025

Gregory James Mulder passed peacefully into heaven on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 41, following a courageous battle with cancer. Greg was determined to fight until the end, and he did just that, with incredible determination and strength.

Loving father to Dylan and Brody Mulder and dedicated husband to Andrea Mulder.

Greg is also survived by his parents Brenda...

John Morris Froome

John Morris Froome

Nov 14, 2025

John was the only son of the late Ron and Audrey Froome; father of Christina (Pedro Tsamis) David (Leslie) and Jennifer (James Woodward) younger brother of Judy and Kathy; grandfather of Liam and Elijah Haldenby; Colton, Jesse and Lauren Froome; Antonia and Rowan Nicholson; Archer and Felix Woodward; Gabriella Tsamis, and step grandfather of Kyrsten, Kyle and Julia Woodward.

He was...

James "Jim" Wellington Oesch

James "Jim" Wellington Oesch

Nov 13, 2025

Jim passed away at Scarborough General Hospital with family after a short hospitalization. Jim had a tough year with many illnesses. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Dwyer). Loving father of Elizabeth, David (Katherine), Michael (Saskia). Cherished grandfather to Andrew (Cheryl), Heather (Roland), Dan (Susan) and great-grandchildren, Reuben, Alex, Toby, Eloise and Alice. Predecease by his parents, Bill and Edna Oesch...

Carmine Anthony Mazzulla

Carmine Anthony Mazzulla

Nov 13, 2025

Carmine Mazzulla passed away peacefully in hospital on November 13, 2025, at the age of 72, with his loving daughter and sisters by his side. He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Adrianna, her mother, Arlene, and his sisters Maria (Frank), Pina (Ben), Anna (Aldo), Liliana, Laura and Lucy.

Carmine was a proud and devoted uncle to Elvira (Tony), Vito...

Gertrude (Trudy) Cochran

Gertrude (Trudy) Cochran

Nov 13, 2025

Gertrude “Trudy” Cochran, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 13th, 2025 just two weeks before her 93rd birthday. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Cochran, and by her children Sandra and Alex, who died in childhood.She is survived by her children Diane Grasmeyer (Ralph) and Bruce Cochran (Jackie). She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren...

Robert Edward Schultz

Robert Edward Schultz

Nov 12, 2025

Robert Edward Schultz, affectionately known as Bob, passed away on November 12, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, friendship, and an indomitable passion for life. Born on January 15, 1948, in Chester, Pennsylvania, and raised in Newtown Square.

Bob's academic journey culminated in 1974 when he graduated from Temple University. Shortly thereafter, he embarked on a career as an...

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