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Rev. Dr. John Wayne Hyland

Rev. Dr. John Wayne Hyland

Jan 27, 2021

Beloved son of the late Alexander Rolston Hyland and his wife Estella Mae Hyland (Riddell) of Arnprior, Ontario. Predeceased by his first wife Diane Reta Bigras (1991). Survived by his present wife Donna Joan Brown-Slater-Hyland and her children Linda Lee Slater of Arnprior, Ontario, Tom (Heather) of Guelph, Ontario, Ian James (Karen) of Toronto, Ontario. Grandpa to Robbie and...

Dermot Pius Ganley

Dermot Pius Ganley

Jan 26, 2021

Dermot Pius Patrick Ganley

May 28, 1954 - January 26, 2021

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"Goodnight  sweet prince,

And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest"

Sadly we say "later" to our Oscar Wilde-quoting, music-loving  "man about town" as he embarks on his next romantic adventure.

Dermot...

Betty Amy Watson

Betty Amy Watson

Jan 26, 2021

Betty passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by love on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of Bob, her soulmate and sweetheart of 75 years. Loving mother of Beverly (Rod), Janis (Jeff), and Bobby (Joan). Dear grandmother of Rachael, Adam, Tamara and Amy, and her many great-grandchildren. Betty Amy Watson (née Ellis) was...

Ryelan Kail Gravesande

Ryelan Kail Gravesande

Jan 25, 2021

If We Could Bring You Back Again

By Joanna Fuchs

If we could bring you back again,

For one more hour or day,

We'd express all our unspoken love;

We'd have countless things to say.

If we could bring...

Anne Marek

Anne Marek

Jan 25, 2021

For those that truly knew Mom, humour was the connection.  Genuine, never one to ‘bite her tongue’, she definitely spoke her mind.  Independent and stubborn til the end, it was ‘the Zubek way’.  Always preferring outdoors to in, no matter the weather and with her legs barely holding her, she determinedly made it outside until her final few days....

Joan Marlene Alten

Joan Marlene Alten

Jan 25, 2021

ALTEN, Joan Marlene - Passed away at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on Monday, January 25, 2021 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Clive. Loving mother of Bonnie Alten of Courtice, Sean Alten of Barrie, Carey Alten (Robert Woodhouse) of Orillia and Maria Cruz of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Lindsay, Jaimie, Zachary, Alixandria...

Jan Milewski

Jan Milewski

Jan 25, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Jan Milewski, on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 88. Jan was born on May 26, 1932 in Poland where he worked for over 25 years as a teacher with special needs children.

Jan will be deeply missed by his 2 children Adam...

Araam Melkon Merzoian

Araam Melkon Merzoian

Jan 25, 2021

"I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die." John 11:25-26 While he is absent from us he is present with the Lord and united with his wife. Survived by his loving children Melkon, Anjelle, Arev, Hagop, Bakraam, &...

Claire Irene Harford

Claire Irene Harford

Jan 24, 2021

Claire Irene Harford, born November 12, 1931 in Montreal, Quebec to Paul Warren and Alice Gardner. Passed away on January 24, 2021 at Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario at the age of 89. Claire worked as a bank teller for CIBC in Montreal before marrying James Harford and having two children, Richard and Susan. She then worked in...

Elizabeth Gibb

Elizabeth Gibb

Jan 24, 2021

Elizabeth passed away at the age of 77. She was born in Brandon, Manitoba, the eldest daughter of Thomas and Elsie Clive (both deceased). She left behind to celebrate her life: her husband Bill, son Kurt Davidson (Jacqueline Mitchell) of Montreal, daughter Kelly Hudson (Michael) of Ottawa, sister Peggy McPherson of Carberry, Manitoba grandchildren Kevin, Shanise and Shane Davidson,...

John Pellow

John Pellow

Jan 24, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Paul Pellow at his home in Keswick in his 56th year.  He will be sadly missed by his son Jacob, his daughter Meaghen, his granddaughter Chloe, his girlfriend Kim and former partner Ruth.  He will also be missed by his friends and colleagues at Napa Auto...

Ruth Evelyn Slessor

Ruth Evelyn Slessor

Jan 24, 2021

SLESSOR, Ruth Evelyn (née Moon) – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth Slessor on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Slessor. Cherished mother of Wendy Capiato (Dan) and the late Paris Slessor and Judy Bossert. Loving Nana of Lisa Sander (Kelly), Kris Capiato (Ashley),...

Ray Piette

Ray Piette

Jan 23, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Ray on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Dad passed peacefully with his children, Tracey and Steve, at his side. He joins our mom at his final rest.

Born and raised in New Toronto, he was the only child of Lucienne and Guy and was very...

Hugh Braybrooke Portman

Hugh Braybrooke Portman

Jan 23, 2021

Hugh Braybrooke Portman, born April 12, 1990, died on January 23, 2021. We were so lucky to have Hugh for thirty years.  Hugh loved his family, his friends and all people and animals. He was a talented musician and actor, and a graduate of the National Theatre School.  He was a devotee of meditation and yoga.  Above all, Hugh...

William "Miles" Hickling

William "Miles" Hickling

Jan 23, 2021

HICKLING, WILLIAM MILES - With great sadness we announce the passing of Miles at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre on Saturday, January 23, 2021.  Miles Hickling in his 93rd year, beloved husband of 67 years to Bernice (nee Caldwell).  Dear father of Sheila Knelsen (Jim), Neil Hickling (Laurie) and Fern Van Dam (Jack).  Proud...

Serzio (AKA Serjoe Augustus) Agostino Bertasson

Serzio (AKA Serjoe Augustus) Agostino Bertasson

Jan 22, 2021

Serjoe/Serzio  Bertasson (November 21, 1938 - January 22, 2021) Serjoe died peacefully in Winsdor at the age 82 surrounded by his loved ones. A devoted family man to his children, grandchildren and extended family that left lasting impressions and memories. Many roads that we travel on are reminders of his conscientious  hard work ethics spanning over 50yrs in the...

A. James Hunter

A. James Hunter

Jan 22, 2021

Hunter, A. James 1960-2021

A magnificent man passed away on January 22, 2021, age 60. James was a wonderful husband to Georgina for 31 years, a terrific father to (late) Madeleine, Elisha and Isabel. Loving son to (late) John, and Monica, siblings to Stephen, Alison (Greg Dwyer) and Baye (John Flanagan). An adventurous uncle to Timma and...

Mary Helen Harvey

Mary Helen Harvey

Jan 22, 2021

Mary Helen Harvey (nee McDonald) formerly Wallace 1936-2021, was born in Alderwood (Etobicoke). Mary was a loving, kind, beautiful person. Mary was the go to person concerning the family; she knew what the Aunts, Uncles and Cousins were doing in their lives.

Mary will be sadly missed by Husband Keith, Daughter Gina Peers, and Son Andrew Wallace....

Surinder Kaur Khera

Surinder Kaur Khera

Jan 22, 2021

Fondly and lovingly remembered always, it is with great sorrow that the family of Surinder Kaur Dhillon mourns her passing. Surinder, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 22, 2021, in Hamilton, Ontario at the age of 76.

Surinder was born in Punjab, India on October 3, 1944. In India,...

Maria Morfesis

Maria Morfesis

Jan 21, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother Maria Morfesis, on January 21, 2021, at Toronto Western Hospital, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Konstantinos.  Loving mother of Michael (Marianna) and Anastasia. Maria was born on the beautiful island of Lefkada, Greece. In her 20s she moved to Germany before emigrating...

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