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Bryars, Jean (nee Stewart)

Bryars, Jean (nee Stewart) Mar. 1, 1939 – Feb. 3, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Jean Bryars at Credit Valley Hospital in her 83rd year. Loving wife and companion of Denis for over 54 years. Devoted and beloved mother of Cheryl (Humberto), Mark and Julie. Cherished Nana […]

What Must I Do to Mourn in a Healthy Way?

Mourning is not a very pleasant period. But despite this, many people are all too familiar with this state. It is often coupled with feelings of grief. That being said, grief is often interchanged with mourning despite the two being distinctly different. Grief is the internal feeling one experiences after going through a loss, and […]

What Memory Keepsakes Can Be Made With Ashes?

The number of people who seek cremation services is on the rise. Whether it’s direct cremation or a more elaborate cremation with viewing and reception, families have to face one thing in common. What do they do with the cremation remains or ashes after the services are concluded?  Usually, families opt to bury the cremains, […]

McKeil, Douglas McCormick

  Douglas McCormick McKeil (Doug) 1931-2023 It is with great sadness and loving memories we announce the peaceful passing, on January 21st, 2023, of our Dad and Papa, Douglas McCormick McKeil. Doug was predeceased by his beloved wife Helen (Muir) (2018), son Jamie (2003), and grandson Shawn Wood (2018) (Sarah), and will be dearly missed […]

Michael Leslie Duxbury

Michael Leslie Duxbury passed away peacefully in Mississauga, Ontario on January 18th, 2023. Mike was a very caring and devoted family man who will be fondly remembered for his kindness, generosity and sense of humour by all who knew him. Son of the late Mark and Katherine Duxbury, beloved husband of 51 years to Pamela […]

Zbigniew Blaszczyk

Zbigniew Blaszczyk (Zbyszek) passed away unexpectedly from acute respiratory failure on January 1, 2023 at the Trillium Hospital in Mississauga at the age of 97. Zbyszek was always active and taking on new projects, always exploring new technology and he was very talented to quickly succeed with new ventures. He loved to win and challenged […]

Kathleen Meyers-Higashi (nee Owen)

Kathleen Meyers-Higashi (nee Owen) April 13, 1951 – December 20, 2022  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Kathleen (Kathy) Meyers-Higashi, peacefully at Trillium Mississauga Hospital on December 20, 2022.  Kathy will be missed by her husband Danny, her children Anna (Ken), Dano (Lucy), and Alex (Tania), as well […]

Wiltse, Ken

Ken Wiltse We are sad to share the news that Kenneth John Wiltse (Ken) has passed away suddenly but peacefully on Jan 01, 2023. Ken worked with the City of Brantford for over 30 years and had been happily retired for even longer! He is missed by his wife of 62 years Dayle (nee Isherwood), […]

FRASER, Patricia Jane (Pat)

FRASER, Patricia Jane (Pat) Aug 4, 1934 – Dec 19, 2022 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our Mother and Nana. Pat passed away peacefully on Monday December 19 in her 89th year at the Brantford General Hospital with her family at her side. Beloved wife of […]