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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Devon  William Reese

Devon William Reese

Jan 2, 2020

With deep sorrow, we announce that Devon William Reese, age 31 our most beloved son, brother, father, family member and friend passed suddenly on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Those who knew Devon, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Devon will be greatly missed by his mother Bronwyn, his father Dennis and Kathy, Ron, sister Savannah,...

Beverly  Anne Ayling

Beverly Anne Ayling

Jan 2, 2020

On Thursday January 2, 2020 Beverly Anne Ayling (nee McArdle) mother of five children passed away at the age of 78 with family by her side. Bev was born in New Brunswick on September 5, 1941. She had a passion for fishing and took every opportunity to go with her family and friends to her favourite spot at Manitoulin Island....

Despina Kouvaris

Despina Kouvaris

Jan 1, 2020

KOUVARIS Despina, sadly passed January 1, 2020 Born September 25, 1943 in beautiful Moudros Limnos Greece. Loving wife of Markos Mother of Sophia, Leonidas and Anastasios Grandmother to Maria, Joanna, and Sylvester She will be dearly missed by all those who loved her. Viewing Friday January 3, 2020, 5 to 8 pm St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church 1385 Warden Avenue...

Clive Alten

Clive Alten

Jan 1, 2020

ALTEN, Henry Clive - Passed away at his home in Barrie on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Joan of 65 years. Loving father of Bonnie Alten of Courtice, Sean Alten of Barrie, Carey Alten (Robert Woodhouse) of Orillia and Maria Cruz of Toronto. Dear grandfather of Lindsay, Jaimie, Zachary, Alixandria and great-grandfather of...

Vernon A. Ferrier

Vernon A. Ferrier

Dec 31, 2019

Vernon A. Ferrier June 19, 1937 - December 31,2019 Born in Orillia and raised and lived in Barrie. Son of Mervyn and Doris (predeceased). Loving husband to Natalie for 63 years. Wonderful father to daughter Cora (predeceased) (Mike), son Murray (Liz). Cherished and wonderful mechanic to all his grandchildren: Lee, Sam (Emma), Jill (predeceased), Alex, Morgan and...

Robert (Bob) April

Robert (Bob) April

Dec 30, 2019

Robert (Bob) April passed away on December 30th in Ottawa, Ontario at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Lorraine April (nee Pelletier) they celebrated 58 years of marriage on July 22 nd . Loving father to Michael April (Anna); Lynn; and Rose (Brad Hunter). They have been blessed by 7 grandchildren: Jenna, Andrew, Jordi, Hollis, Sebastian, Julia and...

Hilda  Irene (nee Jackson)  Thompson

Hilda Irene (nee Jackson) Thompson

Dec 29, 2019

Thompson, Hilda Irene, (nee Jackson) died peacefully, after a short illness, on December 29, 2019 at Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth. She was predeceased by her loving husband Harvey Wilson in 2011. She was mother to her her 3 girls, Shirley, Barbara and Janette (Nigel). Beloved Gran to Jonathan, Graham, Krystle (Dallas), Jennifer, Brian (Clare), Jacquelyn (Adam), Andrew (Leandra) and great-grandmother...

Jeanette Nancy Madore

Jeanette Nancy Madore

Dec 29, 2019

MADORE, Jeanette Nancy (nee Garrod)

Passed away peacefully in her home December 29, 2019 at 81 years of age. Reunited with her loving husband Roland Madore (2007). Predeceased by her parents Burton and Doreen. She leaves behind her children Vickie (Mark) Caba, Mark (Michele) Madore, Diane (Dan) Souligny and Alan Madore. Beloved nanny of Johnny (Delaine Champagne)...

Gloria  Felisa Arzumanian

Gloria Felisa Arzumanian

Dec 28, 2019

On December 28, 2019, Gloria Felisa Arzumanian (née Djivelekian) passed away at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare at the age of 80 with her beloved children by her side. Gloria, known as Phyllis to many, will forever be remembered as a loving mother and mother in-law to Parunag (Natasha), Talin and Nadine (Alberto), and Grandma and ‘Mimi' to grandsons Leo, Alex and...

Marilyn Mary (Meenan)  Hunter

Marilyn Mary (Meenan) Hunter

Dec 28, 2019

HUNTER, Marilyn Mary (nee Meenan) Oct 22,1953-Dec 28,2019

It is with great sadness that we announce Marilyn's passing, quickly yet peacefully with her girls by her side at Michael Garron Hospital.

Born to the late James Meenan (Ria) and Christine Meenan (nee MacDougall) in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. Marilyn came to Toronto in her infancy where...

Mildred Ethel Hill

Mildred Ethel Hill

Dec 25, 2019

HILL, Mildred Ethel (1915-2019) – It is with joy and sadness we announce Mom went to be with her Lord to spend her 104th Christmas on December 25, 2019. She left us from Carleton Lodge, Ottawa where she received excellent care from nurses and staff. A special thank you to all. Mildred was a proud and loving mother of...

June  A (nee Underwood)  Kendall

June A (nee Underwood) Kendall

Dec 22, 2019

June Ann Kendall (nee Underwood) June 20, 1929 December 22, 2019 With sorrow we announce the passing of Mom at Sunnybrook Health Services Centre. She is the greatly loved wife of Jim (James D) Kendall for 65 years. Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Julia and Peter De Guerre, grandmother to Zachary, Oliver and Madelaine, granddaughter-in-law Elizabeth and great grandchildren Theodore...

Fleurette (Lee)  Gumbley

Fleurette (Lee) Gumbley

Dec 22, 2019

Fleurette (Lee) Gumbley Fleurette passed peacefully at Granite Ridge Care in Stittsville, Ontario on December 22, 2019 in her 91st year. Prior to moving to Ottawa, she was long-time resident at La Residence in St. Catharines, Ontario, where she had made dear friends. She is predeceased by her husband Walter, her son Rocky, siblings Rolande and Roger. She is survived...

Verda  Marguerite Kaeding

Verda Marguerite Kaeding

Dec 21, 2019

Passed away peacefully at Extendicare West End Villa in Ottawa where she had resided for almost two years. She was born in Churchbridge, Saskatchewan, the daughter of Edward Paget (d 1954) and Margaret Montgomery (d 1983) of Yorkton, Sask. and Sleepy Eye, Minnesota respectively. Verda is survived by her brothers Milton (Saskatoon) and Clayton (Regina) and their families, her daughter...

Catharine Helen Ferguson

Catharine Helen Ferguson

Dec 20, 2019

FERGUSON, Catharine Helen (née Rutherford) – Passed away peacefully at the Woods Park Care Centre in Barrie on Friday, December 20, 2019 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Stewart. Catharine will be greatly missed by her 3 sons Steven, Scott and Sterling and grandchildren Samantha and Jamie. Will be missed by her sisters Margaret, Helen and...

Axel Rojas Veliz

Axel Rojas Veliz

Dec 19, 2019

Visitation Monday, December 23, 2019 from 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. (at church)

Service Monday, December 23, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. Barrie Victory Centre

Seda Bagramyan

Seda Bagramyan

Dec 17, 2019

Visitation

St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium - Sandalwood Chapel from 11:00am to 1:00pm

737 Dundas Street East, Mississauga

Burial

to follow at Meadowvale Cemetery

7732 Mavis Road, Brampton

Steven  Thomas Nekechuk

Steven Thomas Nekechuk

Dec 17, 2019

STEVEN THOMAS NEKECHUK June 22, 1952 - December 17, 2019 Steven Thomas Nekechuk passed away in hospital surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in Toronto a the age of 67 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Steven is survived by his loving wife, Ying and his step-daughter, Yi. He is also survived by his sisters Betty...

Ronald  Van Lyons

Ronald Van Lyons

Dec 16, 2019

Ronald Van Lyons passed away on December 16th at the age of 66 from a cancerous brain tumor. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Gail" Lyons (nee Barlow). Loving and proud father of Ottawa's first in-vitro baby, Julie Lyons-Wolfe (Dominic) and Canada's first second in-vitro live birth, precious son Andrew Lyons. Loving Bampy of Cameron and Ramie. Survived by his sister Susan...

Leonard Gauthier

Leonard Gauthier

Dec 15, 2019

At the CareFor Cornwall Hospice, on Sunday, December 15th, 2019. Leonard Gauthier of Cornwall; age 74 years. A former quality control specialist at Domtar Fine Papers for 35 yrs . Beloved husband of Frances (Mayer). Loving father of Donald (Julie Kim) and Allan (Sheril Brinkworth). Cherished grandfather of Ian, Ashley, Alexandra and Samuel and 2 great grandchildren Oliver and Eleanor....

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