Obituaries


Local obituaries for

Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Micheline Belanger

Micheline Belanger

Dec 9, 2023

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of of Micheline Yvonne Belanger at the age of 77.

Micheline is predeceased by her father Pierre Hector Belanger, her mother Phyllis Maude Belanger (nee Lewis), her brothers Patrick Belanger and Michel Belanger (Late Lillian Holmes).

Micheline is survived by her sisters Patricia Sincennes and Lorraine Belanger, as...

Irene Buckiewicz

Irene Buckiewicz

Dec 9, 2023

Irene Buckiewicz died on Saturday, December 9th at 77 years:  a number, she would point out, which is the product of two nice primes.

She was born in Edinburgh where father was flying in the Polish Squadron of the wartime RAF.   After leaving the UK, her parents settled on a farm near Ottawa with extended family where she started...

Laurier Lécuyer

Laurier Lécuyer

Dec 9, 2023

Of Rockland, Ontario, passed away on Saturday December 9, 2023, at the age of 97. Born in Maxville Ontario on May 20, 1926. Son of the late Frederick Lécuyer and the late Florestine Beriault. Beloved husband of 71 years to the late Madeleine Lécuyer (Gingras). He leaves behind his children Nicole (late Adrien Bastien), Diane (Ghislain Veilleux), Jocelyne, Sandra, Roger...

Esterlina Maniakupara Bardago

Esterlina Maniakupara Bardago

Dec 8, 2023

A woman may touch the hearts of many; a mother touches the hearts of all.  Every laugh, every song, and every moment, lives forever in our hearts.  Thank you Mama Ester, we love you. 

A public Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at St. John's Dixie, located at 737 Dundas Street East, in...

Harry Gregory Diaczyk

Harry Gregory Diaczyk

Dec 8, 2023

 

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Smith) for 50 years; dedicated father of Greg (Jenn), Katrina (Shawn), Natasha (Brian) and Tanya (Curtis); devoted Grandfather/Dido to Caleb, Joshua, Noah, Maddy, Evan, Abby, Augustine, Emmett, Mikayla and Electra; Son of the late Hryhory and...

Winnie Eynstone

Winnie Eynstone

Dec 7, 2023

Winnie Eynstone died peacefully at the Weston Terrace care home in Toronto on December 7, 2023, just shy of her 86th birthday. Winnie was born in Shanghai, China, on December 13, 1937, to Ming Ching and Reginald Eynstone. Winnie is survived by her older sister Vera, and her niece and nephews, Kerry, Richard, and Jason. Winnie lived a full and adventurous...

Sebastiano Craparotta

Sebastiano Craparotta

Dec 7, 2023

Sebastian Craparotta, also known as Sam was a very hard-working family man and when he wasn’t building or renovating with his wife, whom he met at age 16, enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends, telling jokes (even if they were wildly inappropriate) and making people laugh. He was known for his debates which everyone knows Leo’s like to do. He...

James Demers

James Demers

Dec 6, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we annouce that Jamie "Jimmy" Demers of Ottawa; father, spouse, son, brother and friend, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2023, aged 38.



Predeceased by his father Andre R. Demers, Jimmy is survived by his mother, Carol Shaver, his fiancée Tiffany (née Johnson) his children Ethan (Ashley) and Zoë-Jane, his brother Andre (Jaclyn), and his...

Jo-Anne Purcell

Jo-Anne Purcell

Dec 6, 2023

Jo-Anne Purcell was born January 16, 1954 to Blanch and Reginald Purcell. Along with her brothers George and Gary which are also passed. She suddenly passed away on December 6, 2023 in her home in Ottawa after battling cancer but succumbed to COPD.   Jo-Anne is survived by her son Daniel Purcell and her granddaughters. She loved to be outdoors to...

Odette Julie Devonish

Odette Julie Devonish

Dec 6, 2023

Odette Julie Devonish (née Burgess) passed away suddenly at her Scarborough, Ontario home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

 

She was born in Tunapuna, Trinidad on July 31, 1948, to Leo and Sylvia Burgess (both deceased).

 

Sister to Lynette Roberts/deceased (Glen), Rheta Burgess

Lindy Burgess (Sandra)

Ingrid Ward (Michael/deceased)

Karen Andalcio (Cyril)

Nadia Gnahm (Wolfgang)...

Yvonne Villeneuve

Yvonne Villeneuve

Dec 6, 2023

 

C'est avec immense regret que nous vous faisons part du décès de Madame Yvonne Villeneuve née Vanasse survenu le 6 décembre à l'âge de 87 ans.  Elle était l’épouse bien-aimée de feu son époux Robert Villeneuve (1936-2015)

Elle laisse dans le deuil ses enfants Serge (Roxanne Charron), Lynn (Ken Berg),   ses petits-enfants Andrée (Michel Ndegeya), Mireille et son arrière-petit-enfant Caleb.

 Lui survivent également...

John Terence Cooper

John Terence Cooper

Dec 5, 2023

John died peacefully at home with his loving wife, cycling and ski partner, Jean, by his side.  He is survived by his much-loved sons, David (Karen Caie) and Michael (Julie Dagenais), and his grandchildren Kyle Caie, Nicolas Cooper and Emma Cooper. He also leaves his sisters Sharon Murza (Rick), Saskatoon, SK, and Regina Zdunich in Kenaston, SK; and his in-laws,...

Henry N. Dancy

Henry N. Dancy

Dec 5, 2023

Henry passed away peacefully with family by his side on Dec 5, 2023 in his 95th year.

Henry was the middle child of George and Flora (Stevenson) Dancy.  He was close to his brother Bill and sister Jean (Dancy) Jones throughout their lives.  He was a true Toronto east-ender – he lived there all his life except for the last...

Michael Gergen

Michael Gergen

Dec 4, 2023

Michael (Mike) Gergen was born November 7, 1930 in Rudolfsgnad, in the former Yugoslavia. He passed away on December 4, 2023 after undergoing hip surgery due to a bad fall at South Lake Village Residence in New Market. Michael was 92 years of age.

 

He is predeceased by his father Rudolph Gergen and mother Barbara (nee Kirchner). Mike lost his beloved...

Sonja Tessari

Sonja Tessari

Dec 4, 2023

“All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given you”

With Sonja gone, the world has lost a shining light, a powerful spirit, and a human of boundless compassion. She was a person who touched the lives of many different people in a wide variety of settings and contexts. Her interests and activities were...

Laurette (Talbot) Plante

Laurette (Talbot) Plante

Dec 4, 2023

Laurette (Talbot) Plante, born September 2, 1930 passed away peacefully December 4, 2023 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, Ottawa.  She was the beloved wife of the late Roger Plante (2014). She is survived by her children: Robert (Brenda Vice), Diane, Guy (Jacynthe Lebuis), Denis (Nathalie Desmarais), her grandchildren: Nicolas, Louise (Drew), Mélanie (Frédéric), Jonathan (Marina), and great grandchildren: Chloé and Félix.  Dear daughter...

Susan Black

Susan Black

Dec 3, 2023

In Loving Memory of a Beloved Nana, Great Nana, Wife, Mother, and Friend

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Black, who peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. Born on August 11th, 1926.  Susan graced the lives of those around her with enduring joy throughout her extraordinary journey.

 

A devoted wife...

Eugenio Tabujara

Eugenio Tabujara

Dec 3, 2023

 

Eugenio Tabujara 73, Born on January 20, 1950. Suddenly and Sadly passed away December 3, 2023.   Eugenio lived in Mississauga Ontario at the time of his death. He was born in Guinhayaan Looc Romblon, Philippines to Basilio and Lucina Tabujara.   Eugenio is the 6th of 12 children with 2 step siblings. Survived by his children. Junelyne, Anna...

Alan Kenneth Johnston

Alan Kenneth Johnston

Dec 2, 2023

Alan Kenneth Johnston, born February 12th, 1934 in Brantford Ontario and died peacefully on December 2nd, 2023 at Langstaff Square Community Care in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He was 89.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years Dorothy Joan Johnston, his sons Brad and Doug Johnston, and his sister Molly Jenkins. Al had three grandchildren - Amy, Sara and...

Cyril William Fleming

Cyril William Fleming

Dec 2, 2023

 

Cyril ‘Cy’ William Fleming

November 5, 1930 - December 2, 2023

 

Cy passed away peacefully at 93, with his family by his side. He is survived by his daughters, Helena, Denise (Bob Speer), Markita (Gabrielle Pop-Lazic) and Elizabeth (Murray Tait) and grandchildren Mikey and Julia Horikawa, Sophie Speer (Erik Benson), Liam Speer and Daxton Tait. He is predeceased...

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