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David Lloyd Cornelius

David Lloyd Cornelius

Nov 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce that David Lloyd Cornelius born on July 22, 1938 in Beamsville Ontario passed away at age 84 on Nov 23, 2022 at the Royal Victorian Hospital in Barrie Ontario after a lengthy battle with COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. He leaves behind his wife Joyce Margaret Cornelius, Son David Roland Joseph...

Svend Petersen

Svend Petersen

Nov 23, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Svend Petersen at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, of heart failure at the age of 81. Svend will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all, including his beloved partner Sharon Purdy of Toronto, son Erik (Kathrene) Petersen of Bowmanville, his daughter Fiona (Nigel) Cochrane of Vancouver and grandsons...

Terry Edward Gainer

Terry Edward Gainer

Nov 23, 2022

After a long battle with pancreatic cancer, Terry passed away quietly at Scarborough General Hospital on November 23, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Somerville; "kitlens," Phantom, Ace, and Selina; sisters, Heather Gainer, Roseann Shaw, Donna Dinn, and Charlene Robinson (Floyd); brother, Edward (Delia);  niece, Sarah; and nephews, Matthew and Andrew. Terry was an avid Green...

Shirley Georgine Moffatt

Shirley Georgine Moffatt

Nov 22, 2022

Shirley Georgine Moffatt nee Jenkins passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in Toronto surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley knit and crocheted for most of her 81 years gifting her crafts to family, strangers and lots of babies born at SunnyBrooke and St Michael’s hospital. She was an avid volunteer at the Toronto Humane Society as well as SunnyBrooke...

Helen Rice-Richards

Helen Rice-Richards

Nov 22, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we are sharing the passing of Helen. Her sudden and unexpected death has left all of those who knew and loved her with heavy hearts. Helen was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Billy; granddaughter, Amanda; parents, Thomas and Charlotte; brothers, Edmund, Brendan, Robert; and sister, Mary.

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Nancy Joyce (Wright)  Betts

Nancy Joyce (Wright) Betts

Nov 22, 2022

Nancy Joyce Betts, 84 years of age, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022, at Credit Valley Hospital. Born August 29th, 1938, in Toronto, Ontario to the late Kenneth and Bertha Wright. She was the youngest of four children (Harold, Doris, and Barb) who preceded her in death. Nancy married the late Harvey...

Margaret Ruth Parke

Margaret Ruth Parke

Nov 21, 2022

Margaret Parke, 82 of Toronto Ontario, passed away November 21 at Mackenzie Health Hospital in Richmond Hill. Margaret was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Stella Parke. She was the loving mother of Frances, Brian, Carol, Wendy, Richard, Lorraine, Kimberley, Cherie and Dave and predeceased by son Wayne. She was the proud grandmother of 18 and great grandmother...

Paul Doris Champigny

Paul Doris Champigny

Nov 21, 2022

CHAMPIGNY, Paul Doris May 2, 1931 – November 21, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul who passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital on November 21, 2022. Paul was the loving husband of the late Madeilene (nee Stimers), father of the late Ellen (David) Handy, Betty (the late Walter) Galley, and...

Michael Peter Nevin

Michael Peter Nevin

Nov 20, 2022

NEVIN, Michael Peter. Born in Williamsville, NY on January 31, 1943, an only child to James Raymond Nevin and Margaret Brinker Drinkwater, Mike Nevin passed away at home after a brief illness on November 20, 2022.  Beloved father to Dera Jardine Nevin and Remington Lee Nevin and a series of adopted cats, including Kingsley. He is also survived by...

Maxine Margaret Walton

Maxine Margaret Walton

Nov 19, 2022

Walton, Maxine (nee Flear)

It is with great sadness that the family of Maxine Walton announce her sudden passing on Saturday November 19, 2022, at the age of 85. Maxine is predeceased by her loving husband Thomas.  Loving mother of Tony (Suzanne), Katherine (Clarence), Karen (Matt). Grandchildren Denise (Nathan), Ryan (Amanda). Great grandchildren Kaitlyn, Kaleb and Maxwell....

Tara-Lee Girouard

Tara-Lee Girouard

Nov 18, 2022

Tara Girouard, born October 15, 1982,  passed away peacefully on November 18, 2022, alongside immediate family members, after a difficult battle with Huntington's Disease. Beloved mother, survived by her daughter Anna Madill and her mother Jennie Parlee. Tara enjoyed travel, cinema and had a soft spot for cats; most importantly, she cherished her 7 year old daughter Anna, who ...

Patricia Marie (Cholette)  Holmeshaw

Patricia Marie (Cholette) Holmeshaw

Nov 18, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Holmeshaw (nee Cholette). Pat passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2022. Loving Mother of Leigh-Ann (Dean), Danielle (Scott) and Stephanie (André). Proud Nana to Matthew, Ryan, Andrew, Mackenzie and her little cuddle buddy Chewy. Pat’s greatest love and joy was her family, both immediate and the ever-growing...

Sandra Carolyn Trumble

Sandra Carolyn Trumble

Nov 18, 2022

TRUMBLE, SANDRA CAROLYN (nee MEIKLEJOHN) March 27, 1941 - November 18, 2022 With great sorrow we announce the passing of Sandra peacefully in Barrie, Ontario. Reunited with her husband, the late Douglas Carl Trumble. Proud mother of Jan (Garth) and Lance (Amy) and Kim (Randy) and Douglas (Sonya); blessed grandmother of Robyn, Ben, Hannah, Sam, Morgan, Adam, Grant and...

Andre Laveau

Andre Laveau

Nov 17, 2022

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. André Laveau of Ingleside, Ontario passed away peacefully at the Cornwall Community hospital surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his loving spouse Loraine Susan Morency, loving daughter Kelly (late Yancey), most cherished grandchildren Jake and Kasey Hand. Dear brother of Paul(Nancy), Diane(André) Albert(Linda) and Louise(Glen). Pre-deceased by...

George Albert Samuel Gilmer

George Albert Samuel Gilmer

Nov 16, 2022

George passed away quietly on November 16, 2022 at his Brampton retirement home where he has resided for the past 7 years. Pre deceased by his wife Ivy Gilmer and love of his life to whom he was married for 75 years (nee Hancock) on July 11, 2018. Long time resident of Toronto and more recently a resident of...

Franklyn Joseph Dsouza

Franklyn Joseph Dsouza

Nov 16, 2022

What is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides,

so that it may rise to seek God unencumbered?

Kahlil Gibran.

With grieving hearts, we, the family of Franklyn D’Souza announce his passing on 16th November 2022 in Mississauga at the age of 83. Son of the late...

Augustus Wilfred Paul Elms

Augustus Wilfred Paul Elms

Nov 16, 2022

Augustus Wilfred Paul Elms

June 11, 1951 - November 16, 2022

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Humber River Hospital, Toronto, Paul passed away peacefully, surrounded by his husband, his brother, and his best friend. He was 71. Paul is survived by his beloved husband and partner of 23 years, Angelo Micieli, and the...

Doreen (Dyke)  Smith

Doreen (Dyke) Smith

Nov 15, 2022

Doreen passed away peacefully at Birchmere Retirement Home in Orillia on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, in her 96th year.  Beloved wife and best friend of the late Philip Smith (2004). Loving mother of Diana Wells (Stephen), Roy Smith (Monica), and Wayne Smith (Anne). Cherished Nana to Owen Gerrard, Tyler Gerrard, Leo Wells (Tanya), Andrew Smith (Karoline), Cameron Smith, Clare...

Françoise (Champagne)  Sauvé

Françoise (Champagne) Sauvé

Nov 15, 2022

It’s with great sadness that the family of Françoise Sauvé (Champagne) announces her passing On November 15th 2022.

Beloved mother of Lisa-Marie Sauvé. Françoise, daughter of the late Aimé Champagne and late Juliette Champagne (Vanasse) is predeceased by her brothers: Roger Champagne and Ronald Champagne (Marie).

Survived by her siblings: Thérèse Champagne, Raymond Champagne (Rose...

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