Obituaries


Local obituaries for

Barrie, Mississauga, and Ottawa, Ontario.

Gertrude Pearl Pringle

Gertrude Pearl Pringle

Aug 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gertrude (Trudy) Pearl Pringle at the age of 89, at Etobicoke General Hospital  with her family by her side on August 17th, 2023. She was the beloved wife of late Cecil Pringle, loving mother of Patricia (Mike), Mandy (James) and Mark (Cheri); Grandkids: Breanna, Troy, Terry, Tina, Tashua,...

Rozalia (Hercz)  Kovacs

Rozalia (Hercz) Kovacs

Aug 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rozalia “Rosie” Kovacs of Thornhill, Ontario, who passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the age of 76. In her final days, she was surrounded by her loving husband, sister, and close family near her side. When her time came, she carried herself with dignity, strength, and...

William Lacy

William Lacy

Aug 16, 2023

William (Bill) Charles Lacy (DOB: August 10, 1945) loving husband to Marie Lacy (nee McGrath) for the past 55 years passed unexpectedly on August 16, 2023.  He leaves behind his 5 children Paul (Sue), Michael (Paula), William-Joseph (Rosalyn), Kristina (Brian), and Keith (Caitlin), his God-daughter Danielle, God-son David, the grandchildren he adored, his 2 great grandchildren, and many extended...

Horst Karl Engel

Horst Karl Engel

Aug 15, 2023

Passed away suddenly in Barrie on Tuesday August 15th, 2023 in his 87th year.  He is now reunited with the love of his life Rosemarie.  Dear father of Susan Finnegan (Marty), Sandra Massey (Dave), and Ralph Engel (Rebecca).  Loving grandfather of Katharine, Kristen, Katarina, Seamus, Alex, Eve, Evan and great-grandfather of Hunter, Jaxson and the late Connor.  The family...

Louis Prud'Homme

Louis Prud'Homme

Aug 14, 2023

It’s with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Louis who passed peacefully on  August 14, 2023 at 83 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 58 years to late Laurette Prud’Homme (Mayer).  Loving father of Nicole Hill, Guy Prud’Homme and Sylvie Prud’Homme.  Proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren Mathew (Maria) , Melanie (Nathan) , Ghislain, Roxanne (James), Natasha and...

Cheryl Anne Leonard

Cheryl Anne Leonard

Aug 14, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Cheryl Anne Leonard on August 14th, 2023, at the age of 59.

Cheryl was born in Orillia, Ontario on October 14th, 1963 to Brenda Johnstone (Vivian) and Walter Vivan (both deceased).

She was born with a caring soul that she wholeheartedly shared, a...

Dianne (Favell)  McIntyre

Dianne (Favell) McIntyre

Aug 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianne McIntyre (nee Favell) who was born on July 13th, 1958 and passed away on August 14th, 2023 at the young age of 65 at the Ottawa General Hospital

Family and friends will remember her as a caring, giving, strong and independent woman. Dianne loved to...

Judith Pauline (Nekechuk)  Bochenek

Judith Pauline (Nekechuk) Bochenek

Aug 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Judy Bochenek, of Oshawa, who died unexpectedly on August 13, 2023, as a result of complications arising from a fall suffered at home.  At the time of her death at Lakeridge Health, she was surrounded by loved ones.

Left to mourn her loss...

Gerard Kirkham

Gerard Kirkham

Aug 13, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gerard Kirkham. He passed away on Sunday August, 13 at the age of 65 in his home of Orleans, Ontario.

He was the beloved son of Theresa and the late Roy Kirkham. He was a wonderful father to his daughters, Jennifer and Lauren, and loving...

Judith Claire Graves

Judith Claire Graves

Aug 13, 2023

Judith Claire Graves (Taylor)

Peacefully went to be with her Lord on August 13, 2023, at Royal Oak Long Term Care in Kingsville, Ontario.

Born in sunny California on November 7, 1942. She is survived by George Graves her husband of 57 years.

Judy and George moved their family to Mississauga,...

Suzanne Drew (Stonehouse)  Sutton

Suzanne Drew (Stonehouse) Sutton

Aug 13, 2023

Suzanne peacefully passed away in her 80th year at home August 13th 2023 in Midhurst, Ontario.

Beloved wife of 60 years to Gary Sutton. Mother to Gordon (Marilyn) Joanna (Byron) Sheryl, Scott (Christina) and Stephen (Alex). Treasured Grandmother to Dylan (Samara) Rebekka (David) Emily (Dan) Wyatt (Erica) and Tanner (Victoria). Great grandmother to Emmett, Theodore, Braelynn, Harrison,...

William Robert Lugsdin

William Robert Lugsdin

Aug 12, 2023

Lugsdin, William Robert – Passed away suddenly at the age of 47. Will leaves behind his three children, Sara, Liam and Ben, with Quintal Lugsdin; his sister Patti (Steve); sister-in-law Amanda; and his four nieces & nephews – Sam & Lex, Rowan & Leaf. Will is pre-deceased by his mother, Maureen Lavern McQuay; his father, James Walter Lugsdin; and...

George Anagnostakis

George Anagnostakis

Aug 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Anagnostakis on August 12, 2023. He passed away peacefully, with family by his side, following compassionate care by staff at Michael Garron Hospital.

Born in the rugged mountains of Anopolis, Sfakia, on the island of Crete, he was orphaned at a young age and along...

Josephine Imuentinyan Obasuyi

Josephine Imuentinyan Obasuyi

Aug 11, 2023

OBASUYI, Josephine Imuentinyan - Passed away suddenly while on her way to visit her family in Barrie, Ontario, on August 11, 2023. She will be missed greatly by her family and her many friends.

A visitation will be held at Basic Funerals - Jennett Memorial Centre on Saturday October 7, 2023, 152 Bradford Street, Barrie, from 10am-11am,...

Dawne Marie (Babcock)  LaForce

Dawne Marie (Babcock) LaForce

Aug 11, 2023

Peacefully, the way she planned, following a long battle with COPD, and her daughters by her side, on Friday August 11, 2023, at the Carleton Place District and Memorial Hospital at the age of 68. Loving mother of Gillian Turner (Derek) and Jackie LaForce (Jason Healey). Cherished grandmother of Travis, Jaxson, Arianna, Isabelle, and Alexia. Dear sister of Cheryl...

Joanne Ruth Nichols

Joanne Ruth Nichols

Aug 11, 2023

Joanne Ruth Nichols, March 4, 1948 – August 11, 2023, age 75.

Ruth Nichols, celebrated Canadian author of young people's fantasy and adult historical fiction , died on Thursday August 11, after a long illness. Her many novels included A Walkout of the World, The Marrow of the World, The Song on the...

Gerald Gruber

Gerald Gruber

Aug 10, 2023

If I should live forever

And all my dreams come true

My memories of love will be of you.

-John Denver

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gerry Gruber on August 10, 2023, at the age of 66. Gerry died peacefully at Saint Vincent Hospital in Ottawa after a courageous fight with brain cancer.

Born on February 23, 1957, Gerry grew up on...

Patrick (Pat) Hamilton

Patrick (Pat) Hamilton

Aug 8, 2023

Patrick (Pat) Hamilton March 1, 1945 - August 8, 2023

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe on August 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Pierette for 57 years. Father of Ronda, Jenny (Mike), and Chris (Janice). Grandfather of Danielle, Brian, Jessie, Erica, Micheline, Catlin, Sarah, and Emily, and great grand-father to 10 great grand-children. Survived by his brother...

Emily Edwards

Emily Edwards

Aug 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emily Edwards, age 39, following health complications.

Emily grew up on the Rosneath peninsula in Scotland and moved back to Canada to attend Trent University, before moving to Perth and going on to a career she loved in the field of social work.

Emily...

Barbara Seeley

Barbara Seeley

Aug 8, 2023

Barbara Constance Seeley, passed away August 8th 2023 at Humber River Hospital. Barbara leaves behind her son Douglas and his wife Crista. Heartfelt thanks to her wonderful friends and the staff at Downsview Longterm care for all their support.

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