Recent Obituaries

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at home on Thursday, October 21, 2021 in his 80th year.   Predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Diane (nee Weisenberg).  Caring, loving and hardworking father of Melodie (Robert) Card and Mike (Chona) Leith.   Doting, amazing and kind Poppa of Devon (Lindsey) Wallingford, Dean Card, Korena Card, Dakota Card, Emma Leith, Erik Leith and Lauren Hickey.  Don enjoyed fishing and hunting with family and his best...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Basiliki (Vicky) at her home in Markham, Ontario on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the age of 74.   Vicky was born in Tripoli, Greece on March 20, 1947, the daughter of the late Elefterios and Maria Christopoulos. She was the beloved wife of Basili (Bill) for 53 years and loving mother to Helen (Jim), Mary (Mike), and Dina. Vicky was the adoring yiayia to Christian (Lexi), Anthony, Maria, Matthew and William....

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Erietta Emmanouilidou who peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on October 17, 2021 at the age of 87. Erietta always had a kind smile and a witty remark for everyone that came to visit her. Her life was not always easy but she cherished her loved ones especially her 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. As proud as she was of all her children and...

Shelley Marie Fitzpatrick (August 12, 1969 to October 14th 2021) Our hearts are shattered by the loss of Shelley at such a young age after a long battle against scleroderma which included two stem cell transplants. Shelley was one of the toughest person’s one could know; you would never ever hear her complain or ask for help. She found ways to maintain her independence and not let her condition define her. Shelley was born in the Comox Valley and moved to Maple Ridge as a young adult...

It is with heavy hearts, the family announces that Terrence (Terry) O’Rourke passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Renfrew Hospice on Thursday evening October 14, 2021. Terry was 73 years of age. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dearly loved and devoted father of Kelly (Josh Theros), Kerri, Terri (Jamie) Thompson, Dave Wallace (Daisy Gonzales Rumbaoa). Cherished grandfather of Heidi Schwartz and Tanner Thompson. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Phyllis...

It is with heavy hearts, the family announces that Stephen “Steve” Edward King passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021 at the age of 61 in his home in Ottawa. Loving father of Amanda (Blake) King. Predeceased by his parents, John and Ella King. Dear brother of his 6 siblings. Sadly missed by many of his nieces and nephews, extended family members, and his best pals. Stephen was born on June 4, 1960 in Alliston, Ontario. He had a passion for music and drumming. He loved...

Catherine Bernadette Anderson, Nana Kookie, Aki Kaki, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 13th 2021, at the age of 75, after a long battle with cancer. Cathy was born in Wales and moved to Canada in 1977. A long time resident of Port Colborne who had recently moved to Welland, Ontario. Cathy is survived by her husband Neil, daughter Maria (John) daughter Tanya (Pat) sister Cecelia, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and the remainder of her Welsh family of nieces and nephews...

Judy passed away on October 11, 2021 at the age of 70.  She is loved and will be greatly missed by her sons Brian (Wanda) and Darren (Shabina), her siblings Bonnie, Linda, Danny, Leslie, Lori, Jimmy and Tommy and her nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her sister Susan, granddaughter Cali and her parents Jack and Doreen. Judy was a proud grandma to Cailyn, Jaidyn, Taylor and Rylie and recently a great grandma to Daisy.  Judy was loved deeply by her partner Jim....

Marilyn Scobie (née Martin) passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at Hamilton General Hospital with her sons by her side, on October 11, 2021, in her 74th year. She is predeceased by her parents, Georgena (Flindall) and Arthur Martin, and her sister and best friend Carolyn (Berlin). Marilyn will be deeply missed by her beloved sons Christopher and John Stocovaz (Andrea Collins) and grandchildren James, Sho and Lisa Stocovaz; her siblings, Barbara Hall (Chris Powell), Allan Martin...

We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear Mother, Lorna Johnson, who was 94 years young. She was a lively individual who enjoyed music and dancing very much. At 90 years old, she could be found dancing to her favourite music and going for swims in the local pool. When she went to her Grandson‘s wedding several years ago she was dancing the night away and left us amazed at her energy! She was a good piano player; along with her sister Helen and her Mother Lilly; they achieved...