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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

John McAvoy

John McAvoy

Aug 12, 2021

It’s with a heavy heart we announce the death of John; who died peacefully at home on August 12th at age 73 with his wife Jean by his side.

John will be greatly missed by his family Jean, Maureen, Jade, Oliver, Sean, Francis, Jim, Patsy, Gerald, Ronan, Sarah, Stephen, Timothy, Julia, Rory, Maeve, Lydia, Jay and Christine,...

Elvia Caceres

Elvia Caceres

Aug 9, 2021

“I know why you always told me to be strong. You knew that on day I would need the strength to bear your loss.” GH

It is the honour of her husband Angel and her children Fernanda, Eduardo and Diana to tell you about the exceptional woman we were lucky enough to call “Wife &...

Valerian D'Souza

Valerian D'Souza

Aug 8, 2021

Valerian D’Souza passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital on Aug. 8th, 2021, at the age of 73. Survived by his wife Gleriana Clara D’Souza, Son Roshan D’Souza, and Daughter Zeena D’Costa, Father-in-law of Sylvia D’Souza and Vishal D’Costa, Grandfather of Rachael and Royden D’Souza. He will always be remembered for his generosity, humor, and warm friendly heart.

Ronald Joseph Wright

Ronald Joseph Wright

Aug 6, 2021

Ronald Joseph Wright passed in his 75th year, on August 6th, 2021, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his sons Kyle (Lindsay) and Travis (Tatiana), and his granddaughter Lolah.

Brother of Eleanore (Joe), Rita (Ron), Dianne (the late Laurie) and Cheryle (Mel).

Predeceased by his parents Alex and Legora Wright...

Rejeanne Gaines

Rejeanne Gaines

Aug 5, 2021

In Cornwall on Thursday August 5, 2021. Rejeanne Laura Gaines of Cornwall; age 74 years. wife of Gary Leonard Gaines of Cornwall. Dear mother of Guy and John Gaines, Charmaine Dobson (Norm) and Marie-Rose Richer (Eric) all of Cornwall. Loving grandmother of Normie Dobson, Noah and Chloe Richer.  Beloved daughter of the late Laurier and Beatrice Bourbonnais. Dear sister...

John (Jack) Henry Martin

John (Jack) Henry Martin

Aug 4, 2021

MARTIN, JOHN (JACK) HENRY October 23, 1936 to August 4, 2021  Jack passed away on a warm August afternoon, peacefully and surrounded with the love of his family in his hometown of Barrie, Ontario.  Jack was 84 years old and it was his time to be released from the bonds of age. He was liberated to the skies leaving...

Donna Jordan

Donna Jordan

Aug 3, 2021

Donna Jordan passed away peacefully with family at her side at St. Peter’s Hospital on Aug. 3rd 2021 at the age of 66. Predeceased by her mother Betty (2016). Beloved mother of Greg (Terra) and Brandy (Spencer), grandmother to Owen, Evan, Luke and Summer. Survived by her father John and siblings Russ(Wendy), David (Debbie) and Rhonda (Bill). Donna’s humour...

Richard Albert Abbott

Richard Albert Abbott

Aug 2, 2021

Ric departed this life on August 2, leaving behind beloved daughter Tasza, and siblings Ron, Neil (Georgi), Debra (Derek), Gerry (Nicole) and Karen (Pat). He was predeceased by parents Evelyn (Copeland) and Graydon Abbott. By the time Ric was 8 the family had lived in Calgary, Ottawa, and Edmonton, finally settling in Kemptville where he spent his youth.  As...

Peter Todd

Peter Todd

Aug 2, 2021

The world lost a special person on August 2nd, 2021. Someone with interesting stories, a knowledge of the world, a musical talent, and a kind heart.

Peter Todd was a self taught musician. He was also a country singer and an amazing poet. He knew so many different facts about the world. He loved Bloomberg Magazine &...

Esther Hendry Lambert (Melville)

Esther Hendry Lambert (Melville)

Aug 2, 2021

Esther was predeceased by her husband John Ernest (Jack) in 1993, her grandson Brian Mair in 2016, her brother Alexander (Scotty) in 2007 and her parents Robert Rose Melville and Annie Christie Melville.  Loving mother of Lynda Lambert McLean (Birmingham, AL), Wendy Lambert (Calgary, AB), John Lambert (Haines Junction, Yukon), Jim Lambert (London, On), Peter Lambert (Victoria BC), Beth...

Lois Elizabeth (Ripley)  Bobyk

Lois Elizabeth (Ripley) Bobyk

Aug 1, 2021

Lois Elizabeth Bobyk (nee Ripley)

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Lois Bobyk, Our dear mother, Nana & Nana-Nana.

She was predeceased by her husband Michael (1994).  Lois passed away peacefully on Sunday August 1, 2021 at the age of 90.

Dearly loved and missed by her children...

Carolynn Ruth Snow

Carolynn Ruth Snow

Jul 30, 2021

On July 30, 2021, we lost our family’s matriarch, our hearts centre, our most precious Queen Bee – Lynn. Following a short illness she spent her final five weeks surrounded by the love and care of her family and closest friends. Lynn passed peacefully in her home with her two daughters Kim and Shelley and her beloved granddaughter Nicole...

Peter Adams

Peter Adams

Jul 28, 2021

Peter Adams aka Vincent Scott Jonathan

Born on December 25, 1962 in Hamilton, Ontario, he was a member of the Six Nations, Turtle clan. He passed away at home in London, Ontario on July 28, 2021. He enjoyed Camping and fishing, taking long drives, and visiting various locations. He will be greatly missed by his family. He...

Jasper Alexander Banks

Jasper Alexander Banks

Jul 28, 2021

BANKS, Jasper Alexander of Orangeville, formerly of Toronto (1941 – 2021)

Jasper Alexander Banks, passed away suddenly on July 28, 2021, at the Avalon Care Centre, Orangeville at the age of 80.

Jasper, affectionately known as Jazz, was a natural entertainer and had a lifelong love and talent for music. He...

Mario Rocco Giuseppe Di Peco

Mario Rocco Giuseppe Di Peco

Jul 27, 2021

Mario Rocco Giuseppe Di Peco passed away on Tuesday, July 27th in Ottawa, Ontario at the age of 67 years old. Mario is survived by his loving spouse, Claudine Larivée, Isabelle Larivée (daughter) Martin Gadbois (son-in-law), Francis Fazzari (Nephew), Michel Di Peco (brother), Lucie Di Peco (sister), many brothers and sisters in law, and many friends. Mario had a successful...

Mahinda Hettiarachchi

Mahinda Hettiarachchi

Jul 27, 2021

Mahinda Hettiarachchi, aged 86, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021 at the William Osler Hospital, Brampton surrounded by his loved ones. Mahinda will be forever cherished and remembered by his wife Cissy Perera, his sons Lasantha and Gayantha, his daughter, Sadna, in-laws, Kapila and Ranjula, and his grandchildren, Himeshi, Dulain, Dilain, Ashane, Vinudi, Haren, and Akein. He was...

Holly Marie Kostuik

Holly Marie Kostuik

Jul 26, 2021

Private family arrangements.

Jacqueline Mary Stapper

Jacqueline Mary Stapper

Jul 26, 2021

On July 26, 2021 we lost our family’s centre. Jackie died peacefully with loved ones at her side, following a long battle with autoimmune disease.

Born in Toronto on May 28, 1945 to Walter and Helen Yarwood, middle sister to Suzie (Bob), Mike (Sue), Chris and Chip (Michèle). Her early life was filled with travel...

Renee Collins

Renee Collins

Jul 26, 2021

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our dearly loved Renee on July 26, 2021. She leaves behind her mother Linda, brother Bill (Carly), nephew Sean, sister Andrea (John), Aunt Pat, cousins Mary Ann and Jamie and many others who cared for her.

Renee had more than her fair share of...

Christopher Drysdale

Christopher Drysdale

Jul 24, 2021

It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of Christopher Donavan McIntosh Drysdale on the 24th of July, 2021 in Woodstock, Ontario.

He leaves behind a son Todd and his family. Diane Herbin, his partner of over 30 years and family.

He will be greatly missed by his brothers – Karl/Christine, Michael/Kelly,...

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