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Why is cremation on the rise?

In the 19th century, the American Industrial Revolution was responsible for technological strides: The country’s first cotton mill, the invention of the telegraph and the sewing machine, and the completion of the United States’ first transcontinental railroad. Also born of the period’s innovation was the modern funeral industry, from the newly mechanized manufacturing of caskets […]

Edwards, Lawrence Arlington

Lawrence Edwards beloved father, brother and friend passed on June 18th 2019 due to diabetic complications. He is survived by his wife, Patricia and his two sons, sisters, brother, nieces and nephews. Lawrence was a Guyanese immigrant who made a home on Canadian soil. He was a stoic leader and a true reflection of the […]

CROMWELL, James Donald Frederick

Passed away suddenly, one day before his 74th birthday at Hardy Terrace in Mt. Pleasant. Loving son of James Elwood Cromwell (1959) and Jean Sylvia Romanchuk (1999). Beloved husband of the late Erica (1992). Loving father of Jamie (Rachel) Cromwell, Ruthanne (Ron) Bisset, Corina and Tim (Rolanda) Holmes. Loving Papa to Jackson, Carter and Samantha […]

Zych, Bonifacy Marek

A visitation will take place July 9th from 7PM – 9PM at St. John’s Dixie Cemetery (737 Dundas St E, Mississauga) Funeral Mass will take place July 10th – 11AM at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish (4260 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga) followed by a burial at St. John’s Dixie Cemetery. The family invites all to attend a […]

GILES, Gerald

Peacefully at home on July 3rd, 2019. Survived by partner Tammy Richard. Also by Nicole (Paul) Ashton, Chase (Katelyn), Lilly, Evan, Colin, Eileen, Kelli (Kevin & Bennie), Chris (Jamie). Brothers and sisters Cheryl (Ron), Nancy (Les). Roy (Laurie), Janet (Randy), Brian (Linda), Lorie, Heather and Shelley (Bernard). Survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family […]

What Christians should know about cremation?

Today, cremation is a very popular form of disposing of the deceased. It is true even in the Christian world, which for years was opposed to cremation but has come to a greater acceptance of cremation of the past decades. In Christian countries, cremation fell out of favor because of the Christian belief in the […]

KATO, Leslie

On Friday June 21, 2019 at Norfolk General Hospital, in his 77th year. Survived by his loving wife Sharon (of 49 years). Dear Father of Lynda, Lynette and Brett, as well as their families.

MacLeod, Clint Lyle Joseph

Clint Lyle Joseph MacLeod, an electronics engineering technician and business owner, died unexpectedly on June12, 2019 at the age of 37 at his home in Brampton, Ontario. Clint is survived by his wife, Stefanie Augustin, and his parents Lyle and Suzie MacLeod.  He is predeceased by his pépère, Joseph Martel, his mémère, Ida Martel (née […]

Toombs, Deborah Shirley

DEBORAH Shirley Toombs (nee Hughes) was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday June 14th at the age of 66. She is survived by her loving husband Wayne. Son Geoffrey (Kemei). Grandchildren Derion, Tyson, Taylor, Cayden and Maliyah. Sisters Darlene (Don) Menhennet, Allana (Rudy) Horvath, Lynn (Roger) Craig and brother Ritchie (Caroline) Hughes and […]

Nendomagemeh,Kwesi (Tony Dapaah)

Kwesi Dapaah Nendomagemeh (Tony Dapaah) Passed away at Grand River Hospital on June 12 th in his 67 th year.Beloved husband to Nancy Beaman for 31 years, and father to Frank, Tefu, Vivian, Elvis, and Joyce. Loving grandfather to his many grandchildren both here in Canada and in Ghana. As Tony wished, his body will […]