Recent Obituaries

Esther was predeceased by her husband John Ernest (Jack) in 1993, her grandson Brian Mair in 2016, her brother Alexander (Scotty) in 2007 and her parents Robert Rose Melville and Annie Christie Melville.  Loving mother of Lynda Lambert McLean (Birmingham, AL), Wendy Lambert (Calgary, AB), John Lambert (Haines Junction, Yukon), Jim Lambert (London, On), Peter Lambert (Victoria BC), Beth Lambert (Acton, On) and Leah Lambert Beaulieu (London, On). Esther is survived by 7 grandchildren...

The world lost a special person on August 2nd, 2021. Someone with interesting stories, a knowledge of the world, a musical talent, and a kind heart.  Peter Todd was a self taught musician. He was also a country singer and an amazing poet. He knew so many different facts about the world. He loved Bloomberg Magazine & National Geographic. He never turned away a topic for fear of the unknown. He loved to research, and he loved to read. He also loved his family and his family loved...

Lois Elizabeth Bobyk (nee Ripley) It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Lois Bobyk, Our dear mother, Nana & Nana-Nana. She was predeceased by her husband Michael (1994).  Lois passed away peacefully on Sunday August 1, 2021 at the age of 90. Dearly loved and missed by her children Cheryl (Tom Rueckert, Michael (Susan) & Eileen (Jean-Guy Leduc).  Proud Nana to Justin Rueckert (Lindsay), Brandon Rueckert (Samantha), Courtney Bobyk (Joe McDonald, Brett Bobyk...

On July 30, 2021, we lost our family’s matriarch, our hearts centre, our most precious Queen Bee – Lynn. Following a short illness she spent her final five weeks surrounded by the love and care of her family and closest friends. Lynn passed peacefully in her home with her two daughters Kim and Shelley and her beloved granddaughter Nicole at her side. She was predeceased by husband, Ross Snow in 2011. She leaves behind her two daughters Kim (Steve), Shelley (John) and her...

With family by her side, Jean Sawyer, at the age of 79, passed away peacefully due to the progression of dementia on July 29, 2021. Jean will be dearly missed by her Aunt Elsie, her three children Wendy (Dave), David (Joanna), Janet (Igor), her eight grandchildren Michael (Lisa), Laura (Mike), Jennifer (Gary), Stephen (Stephanie), Joshua, Zachary (Amber), Natasha (Reid), and Matthew, eleven great-grandchildren Benjamin, Chloe, Rachel, Connor, Gabriel, Isla, Nathan, Talise, Rose,...

BANKS, Jasper Alexander of Orangeville, formerly of Toronto (1941 – 2021) Jasper Alexander Banks, passed away suddenly on July 28, 2021, at the Avalon Care Centre, Orangeville at the age of 80. Jasper, affectionately known as Jazz, was a natural entertainer and had a lifelong love and talent for music. He was self taught in playing many instruments of which included piano, guitar, drums, and harmonica as well as singing. Jazz loved a good party and would always be the center of...

Mario Rocco Giuseppe Di Peco passed away on Tuesday, July 27th in Ottawa, Ontario at the age of 67 years old. Mario is survived by his loving spouse, Claudine Larivée, Isabelle Larivée (daughter) Martin Gadbois (son-in-law), Francis Fazzari (Nephew), Michel Di Peco (brother), Lucie Di Peco (sister), many brothers and sisters in law, and many friends.  Mario had a successful career in the Canadian Armed Forces and retired as a Captain.  Mario loved to spend his...

Mahinda Hettiarachchi, aged 86, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021 at the William Osler Hospital, Brampton surrounded by his loved ones. Mahinda will be forever cherished and remembered by his wife Cissy Perera, his sons Lasantha and Gayantha, his daughter, Sadna, in-laws, Kapila and Ranjula, and his grandchildren, Himeshi, Dulain, Dilain, Ashane, Vinudi, Haren, and Akein. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, beloved grandfather, uncle, brother, and dear friend. Mahinda was born...

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our dearly loved Renee on July 26, 2021. She leaves behind her mother Linda, brother Bill (Carly), nephew Sean, sister Andrea (John), Aunt Pat, cousins Mary Ann and Jamie and many others who cared for her. Renee had more than her fair share of struggles but she still managed to live her life to the fullest of her ability. For someone who has had to battle for life since day one, she had a determination and desire for...

On July 26, 2021 we lost our family’s centre. Jackie died peacefully with loved ones at her side, following a long battle with autoimmune disease.   Born in Toronto on May 28, 1945 to Walter and Helen Yarwood, middle sister to Suzie (Bob), Mike (Sue), Chris and Chip (Michèle). Her early life was filled with travel and adventure, she devoted her adult life to nursing and caring for so many.   Predeceased by her parents and brothers Mike and Chris.  She leaves...