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Fortuna, Donald “Tony”

Donald “Tony” Fortuna January 1st 1941- January 7th 2017 Dad passed away peacefully in hospital after a brief battle with lung cancer on January 7, 2017 at the age of 76. Born in Hamilton to George and Elizabeth (O’Brien) Fortuna. He was the youngest of 10 children. He is survived by his dear friend and […]

OSBORNE, Jack Ronald

OSBORNE, Jack Ronald – Passed at Brantford General Hospital on January 5, 2017 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of 59 years to Eleanor (Harrington). Dear father of Joyce (Grant), Ronald, and Diane. Loving grandfather to 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Brother to Doug (Mary) Osborne. A member of Scotland Masonic Lodge N0.193 for 50 […]

McLaughlin, James

James (Jim) passed away peacefully on January 8, 2017 at the age of 81, surrounded by his family following a long battle with dementia. He will be forever remembered by his beloved wife Rita of 58 years, their children Kathleen (Thomas), Mary (Fonz), Danny (Toni) and Sean (Andrea), beloved grandchildren Patricia (Josh), Nicholas, Adam (Sarah), […]

Surkos, Diane Louise

Sadly, Diane passed away suddenly on December 29, 2016 in her 76 yr. at Sheridan Villa Nursing Home in Clarkson, Ontario. Diane was a kind, caring and loving Mother to John, Debbie and Karen, loving Grandmother to Chloe, Deanna (Dee Dee) and Daniel, loving sister to Donna, Linda and Peggy and loving sister-in-law to Michael […]

HOLMES, Glynis Joyce

HOLMES, Glynis Joyce – peacefully on January 1, 2017 in her 73rd year at the Brantford General Hospital. Loving mother to Craig (Wanda) and Denyse Welch (David). Will be missed by her four grandchildren and her nieces and her many friends. Survived by her brother Greg (Rita). Predeceased by her partner Bill Dopp. Cremation has […]

Pollard, Margaret Jane

Sadly, Margaret Jane Pollard (née Sweetman) passed away on December 24th, 2016 at the Village of Erin meadows in her 91st year.  Thoughtful, kind, creative and organized, a ready smile on her face, always looking out for those around her, Marg was a favourite aunt, grandmother and friend. She was predeceased by her husband, Keith […]

Robert Bruce Little –

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday December 7th, 2016 at the age of 53. Loving husband and partner of Marcia. Dearly missed by his mother Marion and his father Bill as well as his brother John and his wife Brenda. Proud uncle of Bryan, his wife Brittany and Shawn. Fondly remembered by his extended family […]

How to Avoid Cremation Scams

Cremations are big business. While it is personal and emotionally taxing among the families of the deceased, dying is a profitable business for those who are in the industry. Sadly, there are still cruel people in this world who deceive the families of the departed. That’s why it pays for everyone to know the right […]

Carter, Darrell Edward –

Darrell Edward Carter, 59, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Darrell is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Ashley; son, Brandon and granddaughter, Kendra. Darrell worked for over 33 years at Magna International and was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion. A […]