Recent Obituaries

Fondly and lovingly remembered always, it is with great sorrow that the family of Surinder Kaur Dhillon mourns her passing. Surinder, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 22, 2021, in Hamilton, Ontario at the age of 76. Surinder was born in Punjab, India on October 3, 1944. In India, she married Kuldip Singh Khabra and, together with their children, they moved to Canada in 1974 to provide greater opportunities for...

MacPherson, Bonnie Peacefully with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer on January 20, 2021, at the age 57 years old. Bonnie’s larger-than-life persona and trademark stubbornness will not be forgotten. She was born on August 11th, 1963 in Cornwall. She was the youngest child of the late Gwendolyn Boudrias and Campbell MacPherson. Affectionately known as BonBon by her friends, Bonnie worked as an Educational Assistant with the UCDSB for 23 plus years. She...

On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Daniel George Corbeil died at age 86. He leaves behind many grieving family and friends. All of these would tell you of his devotion to family and community. Dan and his wife Jeannine (née Robillard) recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. He loved and was loved by his children Mike, Suzanne (Mike Robinson), Robert (Dee) and Sandra (Kevin Leahy) who enriched Dan’s life with grandchildren Brigitte (Shane Sullivan), Stephan (Mina), Robert, Lindsay,...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Julie Ann Baird on Jan 19 2021,  Julie will be lovingly remembered by her best friend and husband David Baird, Daughters Jessica and Andrea. Mother Mary, Father Esau , Brother Michael, Grandchildren Ashley and Evan, as well as many extended family members and friends across Canada.  Julie had a firecracker spirit with a heart of gold and a sense of humour that could make anyone laugh. She was a fun, outgoing...

We mournfully announce the passing of Sofronio Pablo Bautista of Toronto, Ontario Canada on 12:03pm of January 18, 2021. He was 95 years old at the time of his passing but was able to celebrate his 95th birthday with his dearest loved ones. Sofronio was born on December 8, 1925 to Antonia Pablo and Pedro Bautista, and had 5 siblings. He was married to Carolina A. Bautista for which he had spent 54 wonderful and happy years of his life. Sofronio is now reunited in heaven with his beloved...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond, 74 years old on January 17, 2021. Raymond passed away peacefully at the Montfort Hospital after complications due to a long battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. He was loved dearly by his wife Sandra Mason (Hawes), daughter Melanie (John Sterling) and Caroline (Blaine Matthews) He was a cherished grandfather & "papa" to Robert, Evan, Fisher and Brady. Raymond was predeceased by his father Orient...

Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Renata Leszczynski lost her life unexpectedly due to an unforeseen illness on January 16th 2021. She was 73yrs young and still full of life. Born on April 20th 1947 in Elblag Poland where she spent the first part of her life and married her beloved husband Tadeusz Leszczynski in April 1972.  In the early 80s they took a chance to make a better life for themselves and their two children (Tomek and Beata) by escaping communism in Poland at...

Born in Woodsworth, Saskatchewan on June 2,1928 to Raymond and Mildred Moore. Melvin passed away on January 15, 2021. Melvin enlisted in the Canadian Forces on April 13, 1949 and served until November 1, 1973. Upon retiring from the Canadian Forces with a Honorable Discharge, Melvin continued on with skills that he had acquired while working with the Canadian Forces as a mechanic for Grey Goose Bus Lines in Brandon, Manitoba. He was a dedicated and loyal employee of 18 years, when he...

Our wonderful mother Shirley Atkinson (Wilton) passed away on January 15th, 2021 in her 98th year. She was a force of nature, still on her feet until a week before finally succumbing to terminal cancer, diagnosed over a year ago.   She was very much loved and will be very much missed by her four children, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and all of our spouses, friends and partners who had the privilege of her company.   Shirley was born and raised...

Robert D'Mello, 97, of Mumbai, India, passed away peacefully in Toronto, Canada on January 14, 2021, with his family by his side after leading a full life filled with love and happiness. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 48 years, Celine D'Mello; son, Clifford D'Mello and daughter, Franzina D'Mello. Robert is survived by his daughter Lorraine Fernandes and was a dearly beloved father to Lorraine, her husband Anthony and other son-in-law Carlos D'Mello. He was a...