Jun 1, 2023

Richard “Ricky” Purchase passed away on June 1st 2023 at the age of 60 years, at Sunnybrook hospital after a lengthy fight following an unexpected heart attack. His battles with serious medical issues in recent years showcases his mental strength to face life challenges without fear all while trying to help and better those around him. Even though it...

Jun 1, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Donna on June 1, 2023, in her 80th year, after a courageous ten-month battle with brain cancer. She is now reunited with her husband, Randy; sister, Pat; and parents, Jack and Jean Kain. Beloved mother to Tim Hayward (Sheri-Lynn); and Nana to Caitlyn. She shared a special...

Jun 1, 2023

Passed away at Ottawa May Court Hospice on Friday, June 1, 2023 at 6 p.m. surrounded by close family. The cause of death is due to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), where the muscles in the body gradually shut down over time.

Sandra (Grandminou) leaves behind her four children Richard (partner; Raymonde), Joanne, Debbie (partner; Wayne), Micheline (partner;...

Jun 1, 2023

Eva Jean Irene MacDonald (nee Swayze)

MacDonald, Eva Jean Irene (nee Swayze) – It is with breaking hearts that we confirm that Eva Jean died on Thursday, June 1 surrounded by love at Hospice Simcoe after a valiant fight with glioblastoma.  Beloved wife and best friend of Rory MacDonald for 57 years.  Loving mother of Douglas (Angela),...

May 31, 2023

James Kevin Kelleher, better known as Kevin, died on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 while riding his bike near the Humber River.  Kevin was 79 years old and had lived in Toronto for over 40 years. He is survived by a brother Tom in Minnesota, USA; a sister, Mary from Washington State, USA; nieces and a nephew along with their...

May 30, 2023

Diny Vandenakker (nee Smits) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30th at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, in her 88th year. She was the beloved wife of her long-time husband Henk Vandenakker, who passed away in late March of this year. Loving mother of Fr. John, Fr. Roger, and Cindy Folz (Patrick). Cherished Oma of Daniel, Nicolas, and Bianca. Predeceased...

May 29, 2023

Suddenly entered into eternal peace on Monday, May 29, 2023 at his home in Cumberland. He was a movie enthusiast with a wonderful sense of humour and an appreciation for all things scented. He leaves his loving memories, laugher and smile to be cherished by; his father Brian Groves; his brothers Devon Groves and Kyle Boileau; his sister Meagan...

May 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa Walker (Hookimaw). With family by her side, Theresa passed away on Sunday May 28th, 2023 at the age of 77.

She will be sadly missed by her son Dereck (Diane), daughter Amanda (Lee), sisters Francis, Mary, and Annabell, brothers Gabriel, George and Morris; her grandchildren...

May 28, 2023

Grant Henry McClement, 75, of Barrie, Ontario, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born to parents Ross Henry McClement and Eleanor McClement on Saturday, November 1, 1947 in Toronto, Ontario. He graduated high school from York Memorial and then went on to study History at York University.

Grant met the love of his life,...

May 26, 2023

With sadness in our hearts, James or Jim as known by many, passed away in his 70th year on Friday, May 26, 2023, in Toronto. This was after a short but brave battle with cancer and other illnesses. Heaven gained another angel. Survived and will remain in the hearts of his beloved sister Linda Loughran (Grant), brothers Michael McDougall...

May 25, 2023

A sweet man whose life was challenged from birth has joined his loving Mom and Dad the late Rita (Auger), late Paul Aubrey and should stars align, his beloved cat Cappuccino. He leaves behind his sister Yolande who spoiled him with apple pies and birthday cakes and his brother Philippe and family. To Ellen, Hélène and his cousin François,...

May 25, 2023

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Clara “Claretta” Lecis-Zawada. Surrounded by the love of her family, Clara passed away on May 25, 2023. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Dario, her daughter, Michelle, her son in law, David, her father Luigi, her brothers, Antonello (Federica), Roberto (Teresa),...

May 25, 2023

Earl Donald Hoover was born October 6, 1936 in Tichbourne, Ontario. Earl passed away May 23, 2023 due to cancer. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce Hoover (nee Rose), his children Rick Hoover (Marlene), Gloria Slessor (James), Neil Hoover (Sonja) and Myron (Janet), 9 grandchildren Daniel, Christina, Joshua, Alissa, Jason, Bethany, Nathaniel, Rebekah and Hannah,...

May 24, 2023

On May 24, 2023, Remo Anthony John Rodaro died in Barrie, Ontario after a short but intense battle with cancer.  He was 74 years old.  Remo is survived by his son Robert (Tammy), his grandson Luca, who he called his "Sunshine", and his son Marc (Nicole).  There will be no visitation.  Interment will be June 9, 2023 at 11:00...

May 23, 2023

"We would love you and miss you always, We know you are there and you always will be with us mom!" - Tiara & Kiana

"No one can be a better partner like you, you are my strength and you complete me, Love you always" - Gagan

"You were a great Daughter, Mom and more...

May 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sandra Ruth Kinney

Sandra Ruth Kinney, a loving mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on May 23, 2023, at Ian Anderson House Hospice. She was predeceased by her brother Stephen. Sandra will be deeply missed by her mother, Edna (Peter), her brother Rob, her children Sharlyn (Adam), Adrian, and Brennan (Shalinie),...

May 23, 2023

It is with much sadness that we announce Douglas Black passed away at the age of 81.

Beloved husband of Carol of 61 years.  He will be loving remembered by his children; Heather (Ivan), Lisa (Paul), Kelly.  Much loved grandfather of;  Sarah (Mike), Stephanie (Arlan), Krysta (Bret), Shannon, Johnathan (Emma) and his six great-grandchildren; Alexis, Zachary, Oliver,...

May 22, 2023

Frederick D Creamer

September 10, 1932 - May 22, 2023

In his 91st year, Fred passed away at Toronto Sunnybrook Hospital after facing several lengthy health challenges.

He will be missed by his longtime partner Judy Woodley, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Fred will forever be remembered for his tremendous...

May 22, 2023

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Ruth Holden on May 22, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents Bruce McAdam and Hilda Ayerst, husband William (Bill) Holden and sister Erol Welton.

Ruth leaves behind her daughters Cathy Holden (James) and Janet Holden, her sister Sandra Stemp (Bob), her sister in-law Ann Gordon (Sandy) and their...

May 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Bruce Brewer. David passed away on the evening of May 20, 2023 at the age of 65, after battling Parkinson’s for several years.

David was born February 18, 1958 to Bruce and Shirley Brewer. He was a dearly loved brother to Kimberly and John and...