Stephen Andrew Hayes
Sep 5, 2026
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A well-lived life, stuffed with homilies and hymnals, rafts of painted canvases, and shelves groaning with the weight of annotated tomes, came to a swift close after 90 years.
Grieving the loss but celebrating this remarkable life are his wife of nearly 7 years, Helen; his children Catherine (Rod) and Jonathan...
Otto Jelinek
Sep 5, 2026
Otto Jelinek
May 20, 1940 – September 5, 2026
Otto Jelinek lived a remarkable life—one that took him from Prague to Canada, around the world as a champion figure skater and Olympian, into business and public service, and eventually back to the country of his birth as Canada’s Ambassador.
Otto was born on May 20, 1940, in Prague, Czechoslovakia. In 1948, as communism...
Allan Edward Deegan
Sep 3, 2026
Allan (Al) Deegan died peacefully on September 3, 2026 in Mississauga. Born in Winnipeg in 1937, he is survived by Lucille (Keough), his devoted wife of 62 years; daughter Judy; sons Paul (Rebecca Goldfarb) and Michael (Kristin); grandchildren Jennifer and Michael Gauthier, Jacob, Ellie, Patrick, and Caroline Deegan; his brother George (Pat); Lucille’s siblings Lee Lone, Paul (Vange), Linda Kliewer,...
Maureen Teresa Wilson
Sep 2, 2026
WILSON, Maureen Teresa
May 8, 1937 - September 2, 2026.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Maureen Teresa Wilson (maiden name Howson) on Sept. 2nd, 2026 at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband Eric William Wilson and brothers Michael, Terrance, Bernard, Anthony, Kevin and Barry. Always a supportive mother to her two daughters, she will...
Lorna Joan Wade
Sep 2, 2026
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Lorna Joan Wade was born on May 13, 1947, in Amboli, Mumbai, India. Lorna was a woman known by many names. Her husband, Tony, lovingly called her Lorn. Her grandchildren, Julian, Jesica and Justin, called her Nana. She was known as the Joan of Arc, the Connie Francis of Bombay, and the Nightingale of Amboli....
Domenico Moretta
Sep 1, 2026
It is with immense sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father and cherished Nonno.
Born in Casalbordino, Italy in 1934. Domenico departed this life on the morning of September 1, at the age of 91, surrounded by his adoring family.
As a teenager he moved to Australia, working hard to create a better future for his family. He...
Jan Dziamba
Sep 1, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jan Dziamba, who passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026 at the age of 91.
Jan was a dedicated husband to his loving wife, Stefania, and a devoted father to Grażyna, Anna (and her husband Czesław), and Mirosław (and his wife Anna). He was also the proud and joyful grandfather...
Caterina Lopez
Aug 28, 2026
Caterina Lopez passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2026, in Oakville, Ontario, at the age of 100.
Caterina’s story began in San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria, Italy, where she was born at home. As the second oldest of five siblings, she grew up in Calabria surrounded by family, tradition, and the simple joys of life.
At just 18 years old, Caterina married...
John Kidston
Aug 25, 2026
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of John Kidston (JK), at the age of 89 years, on August 25, 2026 in Milton, Ontario.
John was born on April 9, 1937 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Gloria May, his sons John Ralph Everett and Paul Douglas, his grandchildren, Joy, Benjamin,...
Jane Louisa Anderson (née McNair)
Aug 25, 2026
It is with peaceful hearts and much love we say good bye to our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Jane Louisa Anderson (née McNair), who quietly passed away with family at her side on August 25, 2026, at the age of 92. Jane will be forever remembered by her four children David (Heather), Keith (Valerie, spouse of 33 years), Janet-Lee...
Helena Doris Houghton
Aug 21, 2026
With great sadness, the family of Helena (Helen) Doris Houghton (née Barker), age 91, announce her peaceful passing on August 21, 2026, at Chartwell Oakville Retirement Residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen is lovingly remembered by her husband of 69 years, Desmond; her children Greg (Pam), Bruce, and Scott (Mary) Houghton; her grandchildren Brett, Lyndsey, Brian, Amy, Shelby, Patrick, Andrew,...
Diana Hardacre
Aug 16, 2026
August 16
Di Hardacre (nee Posadowski) passed peacefully at her home in Toronto. She is survived by her loving family: her son Simon, stepson Jeremy, stepdaughter Lauren (Jason), grandchildren Naomi and Desmond, niece Lisa.
Di was generous, witty & wonderfully forthright. She always made sure she had cash in her wallet to help the less fortunate. She was passionate about family, food,...
Henry Malcolm Smith
Aug 16, 2026
SMITH, HENRY MALCOLM, ESQ. (HAL)
Passed away in Oakville, Ontario on August 16, 2026 in his 105th year. Born October 7, 1921 in his greatly beloved Niagara-on-the-Lake. Only child of Henry and Mary Margaret Smith (nee Hall).
Predeceased by his dearest wife Doris Marguerite Stinson. He is survived by their much loved only child Mark Douglas Malcolm Smith of Oakville.
Apart from service...
John Nicholson
Aug 15, 2026
It is with sadness that the family of William "John" Nicholson announce his passing at age 85 on August 15, 2026. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Carol; children, David (Guylaine), Lynn, Heather (Eric); grandchildren Carl, Marc, Dawson, Justin, Trevor and Craig; his brother Robert; and numerous other family members and friends. John was predeceased...
Ron Herbert Beattie
Aug 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ron Beattie.
Ron was the beloved husband of Joan, with whom he built a beautiful life and shared countless cherished memories. He was a devoted father to Brent (Tammy) and is now peacefully reunited with his dear daughter, the late Linda (Pat Forrest).
Ron’s greatest joy was his family. He was...
Ann Lorraine Cooke
Aug 13, 2026
Ann Lorraine Cooke
Aug 13, 1942-Aug 13, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Lorraine Cooke who died peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital on her 84th birthday after a brief illness.
Ann leaves behind her daughter Kathy (Chris) and her son Peter (Jess). She was a proud grandma to Matt, Josh, Jeff and Chris and great-grandma to...
Ramona Marvel Cedeno-Arias
Aug 10, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ramona Marvel Cedeño Arias at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 10th. Marvel is survived by her son Tomas (Brenda) and granddaughters Gaby and Olivia (Renato).
Known and loved as “Abuela” by all who knew her, Marvel was a strong and independent woman who cared deeply for her family and...
Ann Louise Sanders
Aug 9, 2026
Born in Calgary, Ann was the first child of Shelly Talan Geary, a Russian Jew born in exile in Siberia, and Reg Geary, a first-generation Canadian born in London, Ontario. They met in Shanghai while Reg was working there, then married and moved to Calgary, Alberta in 1936. Ann spent the first five years of her life in Calgary, where...
Carol Anne Louise Bench
Aug 8, 2026
Carol Anne Louise Bench (née Deeks)
May 7, 1962 – August 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Anne Louise Bench (née Deeks) after a courageous battle with cancer. Our family has suffered another unimaginable loss with the passing of our beloved Carol.
Born on May 7, 1962, Carol was the seventh of...
Abel Pais Pessoa
Aug 6, 2026
To view the recording of Abel Pais Pessoa's Celebration of Life service, please click here.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Abel Pais Pessoa on Thursday, August 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and his devoted wife of 59 years, Maria Pessoa.
Abel will be remembered for his kindness, strength, and the love he shared...
