Recent Obituaries

Diny Vandenakker (nee Smits) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30th at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, in her 88th year. She was the beloved wife of her long-time husband Henk Vandenakker, who passed away in late March of this year. Loving mother of Fr. John, Fr. Roger, and Cindy Folz (Patrick). Cherished Oma of Daniel, Nicolas, and Bianca. Predeceased by her brothers Jo Smits, Broer Smits, Gerard Smits, Tony Smits (Agnita), Harry Smits (Genia) and her sisters Toos Vandenburg, Greta...

Suddenly entered into eternal peace on Monday, May 29, 2023 at his home in Cumberland. He was a movie enthusiast with a wonderful sense of humour and an appreciation for all things scented. He leaves his loving memories, laugher and smile to be cherished by; his father Brian Groves; his brothers Devon Groves and Kyle Boileau; his sister Meagan Boileau; his nephews Dean O’Connell and Vaughn O’Connell; his niece Emika Boileau. He was predeceased by; his mother, the late Julie...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa Walker (Hookimaw). With family by her side, Theresa passed away on Sunday May 28th, 2023 at the age of 77.  She will be sadly missed by her son Dereck (Diane), daughter Amanda (Lee), sisters Francis, Mary, and Annabell, brothers Gabriel, George and Morris; her grandchildren Chad, Timothy, Dereck Jr, Sabett, Ethan, Maya, Mackenzie and David; and great grandchild CJ. Theresa was predeceased by her husband Ron. Born in...

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Clara “Claretta” Lecis-Zawada. Surrounded by the love of her family, Clara passed away on May 25, 2023. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Dario, her daughter, Michelle, her son in law, David, her father Luigi, her brothers, Antonello (Federica), Roberto (Teresa), William (Giada) along with her niece, Gaia, her brother in law, Krzysztof, and of course her furry companion,...

After a fulfilling and complete life, it's with sadness that we announce the passing of Karl Liepold. (Mar 2, 1931-May 21, 2023) We were lucky to have celebrated his 92nd birthday in March. Born in Bavaria to a large family with nine siblings, he immigrated to Canada in 1954 and made his home living and working in the nickel mines of Onaping, ON, or "God's Country" as he called it. On top of his weekly euchre nights at the legion, he was a true outdoorsman. He spent...

In Loving Memory of Sandra Ruth Kinney Sandra Ruth Kinney, a loving mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on May 23, 2023, at Ian Anderson House Hospice. She was predeceased by her brother Stephen. Sandra will be deeply missed by her mother, Edna (Peter), her brother Rob, her children Sharlyn (Adam), Adrian, and Brennan (Shalinie), as well as her grandchildren Claire, Leia, Aoife, Nolan, and Khaliya. Her kind heart, unwavering love, and selflessness will forever...

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Ruth Holden on May 22, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents Bruce McAdam and Hilda Ayerst, husband William (Bill) Holden and sister Erol Welton. Ruth leaves behind her daughters Cathy Holden (James) and Janet Holden, her sister Sandra Stemp (Bob), her sister in-law Ann Gordon (Sandy) and their families. In her young life, Ruth lived in many different parts of Ontario and Quebec with her family due to her father’s work in pulp and paper...

Frederick D Creamer September 10, 1932 - May 22, 2023 In his 91st year, Fred passed away at Toronto Sunnybrook Hospital after facing several lengthy health challenges. He will be missed by his longtime partner Judy Woodley, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Fred will forever be remembered for his tremendous love of dogs and as an avid Toronto Blue Jays fan. No immediate funeral or memorial service has been planned at this time. Memorial donations may be made to...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Mr. Lloyd George Edwards.  Lloyd was born in St. Catherines, Jamaica on December 31, 1952 and sadly passed away in Ottawa, Canada on April 21, 2023.   He is survived by his son Alvin Edwards and daughter Novelyn Edwards.  He left behind 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, six brothers, Layban, Melford, George, Junior, Lance and Basil, one sister, many nieces and nephews.  Special mention goes to Wayne...