Recent Obituaries

Mary (Liz) Gaffield Liz Gaffield 78, of Mississauga, Ontario passed away peacefully at Trillium Hospital, Mississauga, on Friday January 14, 2022. Born in Lewisville, New Brunswick, daughter of the late Mervyn (July 1995) and Dorothy(December 2005) (Booth) Maxwell. Predeceased by her father and mother in-law Norman and Jane Rogers. Liz will be sadly missed by her daughter Krista-Lee Walters (Gregory), son Joseph Gaffield, granddaughter Zara Armstrong and great grandson John Maximus...

George Parr Watts the son of Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Vera Clark Watts grew up in the city of Montreal Quebec, with his four brothers Noel, Clive, Winston, and Darwin. George attended McGill University where he studied accounting. He became the Executive Director at the Canadian Dental Association, and the Director of Finance and Administration for the Conservative Party of Canada. George worked on Parliament Hill amidst the fast pace and enthusiasm of running a national campaign, and in 1986...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Drasko Petkovic.  Drasko passed away peacefully with his wife Eva by his side on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the age of 70. Drasko will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife Eva, daughter Danica, sister Lana, niece Dina, brother-in-law Peter and his family.  Drasko was born in Smederevo, Serbia and grew up in Belgrade. Later in his life, he lived for ten years in New Zealand, a country he deeply enjoyed,...

Alexander Martin passed away at the Ottawa Heart Institute on January 9, 2022, after a brief illness.  He was 88.  Beloved husband and best friend of Noeline (née Peebles), loving father of Susan (Alain Falardeau) and Chris (Carol Legault). The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Ottawa Heart Institute for their compassionate care.  In keeping with his wishes, there will be no service.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the...

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Jim Macko who peacefully passed away at his home on Friday January 7th, 2022.  Predeceased by his parents John & Katrina Macko.   Survived by his daughters Jamie (Rod) and Deanna. Grandchildren- Chanelle (Nick), Nathaniel, Elizabeth and great grand baby on the way. Irene the love of his life. Sisters- Marge and Doreen. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. 3 beloved pets-Riley, Prince & Buddy. The family would like to...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of the kindest soul, David Eric Fry who left this earth at the age of 38 on January 6, 2022. David was an expert in his field having worked 20+ years in the paving industry.  He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed biking and roller blading with his best buddy Spetsnaz.  He will remain a bright shining light forever in our hearts.  Beloved son of Thomas Edward Fry (predeceased) and Diane Robbins (Ben Brière) he left...

Minoru “Mike” Yamashita passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Humber River Hospital in Toronto on January 5, 2022. He was 86. Minoru was born in Stevenson, British Columbia, and raised in Wakayama Japan. He returned to Canada in 1951 to become a dedicated landscaper eventually settling in Toronto.  Minoru was the youngest son of Masashichi and Katsue; caring brother of Shigero, Sumie, Kazuyo and Eiji. Minoru was a thoughtful husband to Haruhi, very proud father...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Massey (nee Rogers) at the age of 62 on January 2nd 2022 at Sunnybrook Hospital’s Palliative care unit after a 22 year battle against breast cancer. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 23 years Gary and daughter Melanie. As well as her mother Rita and siblings: Kathy (John), Mike (Esther), Christine (Steve), Paul (Leslie) and her numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased...

The family of the late Leonard (Len) Lemire is deeply saddened to announce his passing at the Cornwall Community hospital on January 2nd, 2022 at the age of 75 years old.  Len was born in Cornwall, Ontario on November 13th, 1946 to his late parents Florian Lemire and Gratia (Nee Martel). Len built his life with his loving wife and soul mate Pauline (Nee Perras) of 53 years. His working life was dedicated to Cornwall Police Department as a dispatcher in the early years and then as...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Matriarch Yvette Rousseau at 94 years old. Yvette passed peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2021 at Chapel Hill Retirement Residence in Ottawa. She now joins her dear husband Jean-Jacques (Jake) (d 2010) and her beloved son Richard (d 2018). Spirited and loving mother to Patrick (Martha), Francine (Ian), Jacques (Nancy) and Michelle (Frank). Yvette was a wonderful and doting Grandmother to Cindy (Tucker), Natalie (Steve), Eva...