Local obituaries for
Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.
David John Thomas
Aug 24, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David John Thomas of natural causes. He was in the 96th year of an amazing life. David was blessed with good health his whole life. Hardly ever sick with no prescription drugs and no hospital stays. Fully active until about 5 years ago when his legs gave out for...
Lucille Barbara Gunton
Aug 24, 2026
Lucille Barbara Gunton nee Jean of Barrie, Ontario was born in Thunder Bay on August 31, 1953. She passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie after a short illness on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Lucille was the beloved wife of Terry Gunton, a dear mother to the late Edward and survived by her son, Jeff Gunton, his friend Grace, and...
Christine Bessette
Aug 22, 2026
Christine Bessette
December 3, 1954 – August 22, 2026
Christine Bessette, age 71, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Sudbury on December 3, 1954, Christine was known for her warm heart, bright spirit, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Throughout her dedicated career with Service Canada and into her retirement,...
John Stanley Richards
Aug 21, 2026
RICHARDS, John Stanley – passed away on Friday August 21, 2026 at Toronto General Hospital in Toronto. Born in Point A Pierre, Trinadad and Tabago, John was predeceased by his partner of 36 years Hank Gates, his father Ronald, mother Fefeita Isabella, sister Mary and brother Micheal. John will be missed by his many friends and cousins.
J Robert Lalancette
Aug 19, 2026
"Bob", as he always liked to be called, was a proud father, husband, and devout Catholic. He worked in Human Resources for the majority of his career and held several executive-level positions.
The eldest of 4 children, he was born in Drummondville, Quebec on June 2, 1942 to Annie Epps and Robert Lalancette. His brothers Peter and Michael passed away in...
Linda Margaret Collins
Aug 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Linda Margaret Collins, age 78, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had a warm and welcoming heart and was known for her ability to strike up a conversation with just about anyone. She cared deeply for the...
Peter Rene Clark
Aug 18, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Peter Rene Clark, who passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Peter was a hard-working, loving and caring man who approached life with a positive spirit and an incredible sense of humour. He had a way of finding the funny side of things...
Santosh Mathur
2026
After a long life, well-lived, Santosh Mathur, born 1931 in Agra, India died August 16 in Mississauga following a short illness at age 95. He was at peace and had been visited every day by family and his many friends while in the hospital. Santosh was predeceased by ex-wife Florence, and lost his dear wife and travel partner, Sumathy, three...
David Emerson Biggs
Aug 16, 2026
David Emerson Biggs, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026 after living with Parkinson’s disease for more than 24 years.
Born in Niagara Falls, David often said he was born with “the roar in his chest.” He carried that spirit with him throughout his life.
David was the beloved husband of Daphne and devoted father of Melanie (Jim) of Ottawa...
Stanley Tracy
Aug 15, 2026
Stanley Tracy will be laid to rest at Grenfel Cemetery on Friday, August 21st at 2:00PM.
All are welcomed to join the family in remembrance of Stan's life.
Blanche Elizabeth Duke
Aug 15, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Blanche Elizabeth Duke (nee Wilton) on Saturday August 15, 2026, at Brampton Civic Hospital.
Blanche was born on February 24, 1939, in Walkerton, Ontario, to the late Wallace and Jean Wilton. She is survived by her daughters Vicki Emrich (Richard) of Hanover, Ontario, Sherri Brodhurst (Allan Ashwood) of Airdrie,...
Darcy Coburn John Beier
Aug 15, 2026
Darcy Coburn John Beier has passed at the age of 60 in Barrie, Ontario, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, due to liver cancer.
Darcy leaves behind his wife, Cathy Beier (Van Every); son, Jesse; daughter, Katelyn; mother-in-law, Norma Williamson; sister, Della Berg (Beier), and her husband, Ken Berg, along with their children, his nephews...
Carole Pomanti
Aug 15, 2026
In loving memory of our Mom, the kindest person we ever knew.
She was a Christian lady her whole life despite her having been raised in various foster homes.
She worked at the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada for over 20 years until retirement at 65. She lived in and out of foster homes until she was 14 when an amazing lady Mrs.St....
Peter Joseve Chmiel
Aug 14, 2026
Peter J. Chmiel, 62, of Mississauga, passed away peacefully on August 14th surrounded by family. Born on December 21st 1963 in Etobicoke to Ellen and Gunther Chmiel.
Peter and Sunday McLean met in Niagara Falls in 1983. For over 44 years Sunday has been Peter’s life partner. Together they raised 2 children in Mississauga.
Loved by many, including Sunday’s extended family and...
Susan Dadswell
Aug 13, 2026
DADSWELL, Susan (née Cooper)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Susan Dadswell (née Cooper) on August 13, 2026.
Susan was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by Gary Dadswell; her daughters, Emily Hargreaves (Michael, Grace, and Logan) and Kaitlin Pollard (Tony); her siblings, Connie, Douglas, and Kathleen; and the entire Cooper and Dadswell extended families.
She...
Peter Gambell
Aug 12, 2026
After a good well-lived life, it is with grace and comfort that we announce the peaceful passing of Peter Gambell. He was baptised on his 74th birthday and received the sacraments of the Catholic Church.
Peter enjoyed working on heavy equipment such as the grader and held various positions for the City of Brampton. He had many years of safe driving...
Gladys Elise Kraker
Aug 12, 2026
Sad to announce the passing of my mother Gladys Kraker — August 12, 2026Gladys Kraker, a long‑time and deeply cherished resident of Richmond Hill, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. Her life was defined by devotion—to her family, her faith, her work, and the community she loved.A retired Registered Nurse from Branson Hospital, Gladys dedicated her career to caring...
Freda Kidd
Aug 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Freda May Kidd (née Hardman)
It is with deep sorrow, yet immense gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of Freda May Kidd (née Hardman), who peacefully passed away on August 12, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 28, 1937, in Lion’s Head, Ontario,...
Shawn Clement Jolin
Aug 10, 2026
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Shawn Clement Jolin on August 10, 2026, at the age of 45.
Shawn will be forever remembered for his kind heart, unwavering devotion to his family, and the love he shared with those fortunate enough to know him. He leaves behind his everlasting love,...
Victor Bedoya
Aug 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Victor Bedoya, a deeply loved husband, father, son, brother, and friend.
If you knew Victor, you loved him. He had a way of making people feel welcome, cared for, and important, and his love for his family was at the center of everything he did. Victor was a devoted husband...
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