Entries by Tranquility

Oshanek, Charlene (Char) nee Poirier

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Char on Wednesday, July 15th 2020 in her 58th year. Char is now re-united with her mother Agnes Poirier (2009), her father Charles Poirier (2006), her sister Bea (Beatrice) Mussche (2017), and her beloved grand-dog Koko (2018). Char was a cherished and […]

O’Sullivan, Harold

Harold David O’Sullivan passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home on Monday, July 20, 2020, at the age of 85, after several months of declining health. Predeceased by his parents Walter O’Sullivan and Florence Lange, his children Wayne and Harold Jr. Harold is survived by his loving wife Florence, children, Helen, Darlene, Paul (Jane), Ryan […]

Greenland, Russell

It is with deepest sadness that we announce “Eddie’s” passing, surrounded by his family, on July 14, 2020. Loving husband of Lynda. Beloved step father of Teft(Frances). Dear brother of Wanda(John) and Susan. Brother in law of Jim(Penny) and Lori(Mark). Son in law of Joan. Predeceased by his parents Ted and Laura, and brother in […]

What is a Good Sympathy Message?

When you have to attend the funeral or cremation services of a family, close friend, co-worker, neighbor, or acquaintance, you usually don’t come empty-handed. Aside from giving funeral flowers, you often write a card to show your love, care, and support. Although death is a part of the cycle of life, it is still very hard to […]

Neto, Abilio

Abilio “Bill” Neto, 71, of Cambridge, Ontario, passed away July 4th, 2020. Bill was born in Tomar, Portugal on July 7th, 1949 and immigrated to Canada in 1980. He was married to Tina Neto on April 23rd, 1975; they were married for 45 years. He worked as a machinist in Portugal and because of his […]

Karen Susan Surkos

In Memory of Karen Susan Surkos January 22, 1966 – July 8, 2020   It is with great sadness that we announce Karen’s sudden passing at Trillium Hospital after a prolonged illness on Wednesday, July 8, 2020; at the age of 54.  Karen is now reunited with her late parents John and Diane Surkos.  Beloved […]

Ryerse, Gerald (Gerry)

It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Gerry on July 2, 2020. Loved forever by wife, Donna and son, Chris. We celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary in June, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, and Donna’s parents, but has sisters, brothers, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews living near us. Gerry […]

Elliott, Barbara Grace

It is with much sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Barbara Grace Elliott (Hyndman), on July 6, 2020, in her 92nd year. Predeceased by parents George and Bertha Hyndman, sister Margaret Brown and brother George Hyndman. Survived by daughter Kathy (Randy), sons Bob (Chris) and Larry, and granddaughters Leslie and […]

Tomchishen, Joseph “Mr. Joe”

Tomchishen, Joseph better known as “Mr Joe” passed away on Saturday,June 27, 2020  at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  He leaves to grieve his wife of 66 yrs, Florence, son Ric, daughter-in-law Marianne & cherished granddaughter Emily. Survived by his brother Ed (Gail), Florie (Arlene), sisters Jenny, Agnes (Gerry), Leona (Frank), Flo (Gerry) & many nieces & […]

What Should Be Included in a Eulogy?

As the famous author John Green once said in his inspiring best selling book turned movie called The Fault in Our Stars, funerals are more for the living, not the dead. Apart from celebrating the life of the deceased and naming all the great things about them, eulogies must, first and foremost, comfort the hurt. […]