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Lurline Philipene Charran

Lurline Philipene Charran

Aug 23, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lurline Charran, who left us on August 23rd, 2024, at the age of 79. Lurline was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother sister and friend, whose sense of humour, warmth and love touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

She was a pillar of strength and support to friends and family....

Christine Smith-Windsor (neé Kravski)

Christine Smith-Windsor (neé Kravski)

Aug 22, 2024

Christine Smith-Windsor passed away unexpectedly at her home in Ottawa, ON, on 22 August, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born on May 31, 1942, in Fernie, B.C., to John and Sophia Kravski, as the youngest of three children. She graduated from the Saskatchewan Hospital in Weyburn, SK, in 1967 with a diploma in Psychiatric Nursing and was...

Mark Richard Keddy

Mark Richard Keddy

Aug 22, 2024

Mark was born on April 9, 1944 in Kelowna, BC to Cecil Keddy and Signe Anseth. Cecil's parents ancestry was Scottish, English, German & French. Signe's mother came from Sweden and her father from Norway. They married in 1939, lived in Kelowna and worked in the orchards. Their 2 sons, Mark and Terry were born in Kelowna. They moved to...

Rachel Alexandra Bartolacci

Rachel Alexandra Bartolacci

Aug 22, 2024

38 Years of AgeDeceased August 22, 2024At home in Wasaga Beach, Rachel experienced a fatal blood clot that morning. Rachel endured schizophrenia for over 14 years. She was a prolific writer. Through her Journal entries, she explicitly asked for cremation, a small immediate family only gathering to celebrate her life, and to have her ashes scattered in an undisclosed location in...

Bruce Laurence Jarvis

Bruce Laurence Jarvis

Aug 21, 2024

It is with saddened hearts that the family of Bruce Jarvis announces his passing on August 21st, 2024 at Centenary Hospital in Scarborough, Ontario.

Born in Weymouth Falls, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Clarence Jarvis and Maxine (Smith) Jarvis. He will be deeply missed by his surviving brothers, Clarence and Gilford Jarvis, and his sisters, Rose, Lorna,...

Hendrik (Hank) Drenth

Hendrik (Hank) Drenth

Aug 20, 2024

Our family is sad to announce the passing of Hendrik (Hank) Drenth on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Matthews House in Alliston. Hank was born in the Netherlands on Oct 30, 1946 to parents Hendrik and Tjabelina and was the third of four brothers, the late Berend (Froukje), the late Herman (the late Nancy) and Roy (Carol). 

He was the loving...

Mary Lazaridis

Mary Lazaridis

Aug 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce that in the early hours of August 19th, 2024, Mary Lazaridis (nee Kotsifas), passed away surrounded by loved ones. Mary is survived by her beloved son, Steven Lazaridis, to whom she was devoted, as well as her parents Panagiotis and Ioanna Kotsifas. She was also a cherished sister to Jim Kotsifas (Nicole) and...

Robert James "Jim" McGregor

Robert James "Jim" McGregor

Aug 18, 2024

Jim or Jimmy, as he was known to family and friends, passed away in his 70th year at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby after a long battle with dementia. 

He is survived by his children, son Timothy and daughter Amy. He is also survived by his siblings John Brian McGregor and Mary Ellen Kojro (nee McGregor). He...

Clyde George Wadden

Clyde George Wadden

Aug 18, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father and husband Clyde George Wadden. After a long struggle with Alzheimer’s, Clyde died peacefully at Extendicare LaurierManor on August 18th, 2024. He will be cremated, and his ashes will be taken home to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia as per his wishes. 

Clyde is preceded in death by his...

Jennifer Tames

Jennifer Tames

Aug 17, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Jennifer Joy Alicia Tames, three months shy of her 41st birthday, on August 17, 2024, at Mississauga Trillium Hospital, Ontario.

She was the beloved wife of Cory Maguire and cherished daughter of William and Joy Tames. 

Jenn will forever be loved and missed by sisters Julie, Melissa, Vikki and brother Fred. She was...

David (Dave) Alec Johnson

David (Dave) Alec Johnson

Aug 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of David (Dave) Alec Johnson on Saturday August 17, 2024 at the age of 78 years old in Ottawa, Ontario.

David is survived by his wife Joann, daughters Kimberly (Scott) and Jennifer (Patrick), grandchildren Robbie, Jason, Tommy, Monique and Finnin, his sisters Janet and Jessie and his lifelong...

Kevin Burgess

Kevin Burgess

Aug 17, 2024

Kevin James Burgess, 51, of Milton, Ontario, passed away peacefully watching his favourite Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Kevin was born on December 12, 1972, in Scarborough, Ontario, the second child and eldest son of Jim and Betty Burgess. Kevin grew up in Meadowvale, attending West Credit Secondary School and George Brown Community College. Kev, as known to...

Dr. Ronald J. Burns

Dr. Ronald J. Burns

Aug 17, 2024

Dr. Ronald J. Burns passed away peacefully in his Mississauga home on August 17th at the age of 77. 

Ronald was born on September 7th, 1946 to Earl Joseph Burns and Leona May McKenzie in North Bay, Ontario. He grew up in Toronto until 1964, when he joined and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force stationed in Quebec. 

Upon returning to...

Anna Maria Deifel

Anna Maria Deifel

Aug 17, 2024

Anna Maria (a.k.a. Annemarie) Deifel, 88, of Mississauga, passed away peacefully after a short illness on August 17th after a long and fulfilling life.

Annemarie, the older of two children, lived a happy and productive life. Annemarie and Fred were married on December 4, 1954. They had two children, Hardy and June.

At the beginning of their marriage, life was very difficult...

Georgina Judith Fraser

Georgina Judith Fraser

Aug 16, 2024

Georgina passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Norview Lodge in Simcoe ON, on Friday August 16th, 2024, in her 81st year.

Georgina was known to many as Jean, Jeannie, or Georgie.

Her passion was dancing, sewing, floral arranging, collecting antiques, as well as going to yard sales. If you knew her well, her best friend was always a fur baby.

Loving mother...

Dr. Pierre Grové Steyn

Dr. Pierre Grové Steyn

Aug 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Pierre G. Steyn. Loving Father, Oupa and Husband. He had an amazing zest for life, as a physician moving from South Africa to Canada and exploring the world with his forever partner Wendi Arnold. He leaves behind his four sons Grové (Erma), Joubert (Susan), Lombard (Rita), Dirk (Rachelle) and...

Marcus Edward Michael Castator

Marcus Edward Michael Castator

Aug 14, 2024

It is with profound sadness to share that Marcus Edward Michael Castator has left us way too soon.

Marcus was a wonderful father to Regan and Evelyn Castator. He was loved by his Aunt Susan & Uncle Harry and his cousins Tanya and Rob. A dear friend to many who was known as “Red”. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a...

Janis Lynn King

Janis Lynn King

Aug 14, 2024

Janis Lynn King

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Janis Lynn King, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left us on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario, after a brief illness. She was 75 years old.

Janis was the cherished wife of Wayne King, with whom she shared 54 wonderful...

Rose Anna McEachren

Rose Anna McEachren

Aug 13, 2024

ROSE ANNA McEACHREN, in her 91st year, passed away at the AgeCare Brant Centre in Burlington Ontario, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Dear Mother to Linda (Bill), Ricky, Larry (late Sue)

Lovingly known as ‘Nanny’ to her grandchildren, Christopher, Stacey, Michael, Amber, Shawn and great grandchildren Kaitlyn, Sarah, and Skyler

Our Mother came from a large sibling family, only to be survived by...

John Edwin Nicol

John Edwin Nicol

Aug 13, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of John Nicol, age 73, at his home in Ottawa on August 13, 2024. He was born October 10, 1950 in Winchester, Ontario.

Loving father to Melanie Chevalier (Mark) of Ottawa, Samantha Nicol (Scott) of Pembroke and Johnathan Nicol of Ottawa. Dear brother of Debra Hall (Stephen) of Ottawa and Daniel...

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