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Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Charlie Huan Ting Chen

Charlie Huan Ting Chen

Nov 21, 2023

Our father, Charlie Huan-Ting Chen passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023 at the age of 97 in Toronto, Ontario.  Our mother, Sarah, his wife of 65 years was by his side.  Charlie is also survived by his daughters Alice, Betty (Lorne Mack), Christine, and Dorothy (Geoffrey Peddle), 12 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.   Charlie or "Pop" was born in...

Kendol Bandfield Thompson

Kendol Bandfield Thompson

Nov 20, 2023

Kendol Bandfield Thompson “Ken” was born in the beautiful, sunny Caribbean Island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, to Maggie Thompson and Claude John.His life in St Vincent, as a little boy growing up, was vibrant. He enjoyed playing marbles, climbing mango trees, going to the beach, and roaming with his childhood friend Innis. His favourite snacks were corn curls,...

Warren Eric Sawyer

Warren Eric Sawyer

Nov 20, 2023

 

After a rich but all-too-short life, Eric died in Barrie, Ontario following a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease and dementia, complicated by COVID. He was 65.

Eric was born in Peterborough and his family moved to Toronto at the age of 7. In his early years he played chess, hockey, fenced, acted at the St. Lawrence Centre and played...

Michael Anthony Burleigh

Michael Anthony Burleigh

Nov 20, 2023

Michael Anthony Burleigh will be deeply missed and dearly remembered by his loving wife Janet (nee Diggins) Burleigh, his children, Nora Jones (Michael), Andrew Burleigh (Alicia), Anna Burleigh (Alex), Caly Burleigh (Karl), Mark Lehtovaara (Casey), Ben Lehtovaara (Janice), Stepbrother David Burleigh and his sister Carol McDonald (Tim). Memories of his hugs and love will be carried by his eight grandchildren....

Jeanne d'Arc Chapleau

Jeanne d'Arc Chapleau

Nov 19, 2023

Jeanne d'Arc Chapleau (née Cousineau) nous a quitté tout doucement le 19 novembre 2023 à l'âge de 95.  Épouse de feu Maurice Chapleau, elle laisse dans le deuil ses enfants : Carole, Nathalie (Terry Hayter), Nicolas (Tina Deschenes) et Stéphane; ses petits-enfants: Jérémie, Tristan et Justin; sa sœur Thérèse et ses frères Paul et André.

Une personne juste et aimable qui...

Vivian Ruth Barker

Vivian Ruth Barker

Nov 18, 2023

August 31st, 1930 – November 18th, 2023



It is with great sadness that the family of Vivian Ruth Barker announces her passing on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at the age of 93. 

Predeceased by her husband William (Glenn) Barker, her mother Olive Irene Cuthbert and her fathers Edgar Hume and Lawrence Hugh Bolton.  

Vivian will be sadly...

Michael Silvey

Michael Silvey

Nov 18, 2023

The family of Michael James Silvey are saddened to announce his unexpected passing at the age of 43, on Saturday, November 18 at Royal Victoria hospital in Barrie, Ontario.  Beloved by his mother & best friend, Susan Clark (Step Father, David Clark deceased), Father, William Silvey (deceased), Sister, Patricia White (Greg), Brother, Andrew Silvey (Celeste) and Step Sister, Amanda Clark...

Edna May Young

Edna May Young

Nov 18, 2023

Edna May Young, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 18, 2023, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories. Edna was predeceased by her husband Kenneth who she married in 1955 and who passed in 2018. Born on February 22, 1930, in London, England, Edna's kind and nurturing spirit will be deeply missed by her surviving family...

Maria Domenica Antonietta Talevi

Maria Domenica Antonietta Talevi

Nov 17, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Antonietta Talevi

 

 

Our dear, sweet mother passed away on Friday, November 17th, 2023 at the age of 96. She was living in Mississauga with one of her daughters. Antonietta (Antoinette, Toni) was born on July 22nd, 1927 in Montreal in the house her father built. On that day, her brother Frank and his...

Sandra Smart

Sandra Smart

Nov 17, 2023

Sandra Smart, beloved stepmother of Shawn and Erin Echlin, loving gran to Griffin and Chase, dearest sister of Rose Smart, and supportive and much-loved aunt of Anna (Jon), Dan (Abby), Kristin (Alex) and Kelly (Mike), slipped away Friday, November 17th. Sandra was predeceased by her devoted soulmate Paul Echlin, her dear parents Shirley and Sandy Smart, and her siblings John,...

Yanru Zhang

Yanru Zhang

Nov 17, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Yanru Zhang, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023 in Ottawa, Canada. Yanru was born on October 7, 1946 in Heilongjiang, China. She was a caring and generous woman who was always ready to help those in need.Yanru was an intelligent...

Giancarlo Anthony Silvestri

Giancarlo Anthony Silvestri

Nov 17, 2023

Giancarlo “John” Anthony Silvestri, 65, dedicated husband, father, and friend passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital Toronto, Ontario on Friday November 17th, 2023, after a long-fought battle with cancer.   John was born to Carmine and Antonietta Silvestri in Cugnoli Italy on February 22, 1958. The family immigrated to Canada in 1960 to Halifax, NS. The family then moved to Toronto,...

Subodh Kumar (Sam) Deyasi

Subodh Kumar (Sam) Deyasi

Nov 16, 2023

Passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Gatineau, Quebec in his 83rd year.  Dear father of Marco (Melinda), of Arizona and Monica (Stéphane), of Gatineau. Pre-deceased in September 2023 by his beloved wife Beryl Deyasi (née Nicholls) of 55 years.  He will be missed by his younger sister, Swapna (of Kolkata, India), his younger brother, Sujoy (of Ottawa, ON), his...

Doris Irene Barr (Nee Wells)

Doris Irene Barr (Nee Wells)

Nov 16, 2023

Our Mother, Doris passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 of natural causes at VHA Home Healthcare Kew Beach at the age of 97.

She was predeceased by her loving husband James (Jim), her parents Charles and Catherine Wells and her many brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her daughters Donna Krolewski and Susan Barr (Paul), grandsons Robert Krolewski...

Margaret Ethel Lawrence

Margaret Ethel Lawrence

Nov 15, 2023

 

Margaret Ethel Lawrence August 23, 1943-November 15, 2023   Eldest of five siblings Mother of three Grandmother to seven Great-grandmother to six.   Peacefully passed at 2:00 PM Nov 15th at home in Thorold. She is reunited with her son, Mike Marshall & Brother Ralph Cleaveland.   Survived by husband Larry Lawrence, Daughter Tracey McKinney (Dean), Son Sean Lawrence...

Donna Marie Bannerman

Donna Marie Bannerman

Nov 15, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Donna Marie Bannerman (nee Carron) announce her peaceful passing on November 15, 2023 in her 80th year. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Ken; children: Sean (Sherry) and Kelly (Brent); grandchildren: Noah, Mason, Tate, and Everett. She will also be greatly missed by her many dear friends,...

Lola Ryan

Lola Ryan

Nov 14, 2023

Lola McPherson Ryan was a dancer, teacher, and writer whose life and art were inextricably linked. Her brave, imaginative spirit and wry humour live on in the many hearts, minds, and bodies that she so profoundly inspired.

Born October 23, 1946, in London, England, Lola grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario. She lived in Vancouver from 1974 to 1992, moving...

Rita Rahnenfuhrer

Rita Rahnenfuhrer

Nov 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rita Rahnenfuhrer, who departed from this world on November 14, 2023. At the age of 88, Rita passed at Toronto Grace Health Centre with her family by her side.

Born on March 23, 1935, in Mönchengladbach, Germany, Rita immigrated to Canada, where she would create a legacy of love,...

Olga Maria Krizmanic

Olga Maria Krizmanic

Nov 14, 2023

Olga Maria Krizmanic

February 4, 1930 – November 14, 2023

Peacefully on November 14, 2023 with her family by her side. She is predeceased by her loving husband Joseph and daughter Anne Marie. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Susan (David), her grandchildren Heidi (Jim), Kyle and Colin (Christie) and her great grandchildren Brianna (Alex) and Mikayla (Marc).

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Joan Evelyn Trowell

Joan Evelyn Trowell

Nov 14, 2023

Born Joan Evelyn Price on August 14, 1932 to parents Alberta Warner and William F. Price, she was one of 6 children. Joan met her husband Bruce John Trowell through “Young Peoples Club” in Toronto and were married in Westmorland church, Toronto in 1952.  The couple were blessed with two daughters Gail Ann and Sandra Joan (1956-1981). Joan loved children...

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