OBITUARIES
Allen Charles Toole
Dec 16, 2025
Allen “Tooley” Toole
We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Tooley, 75, on December 16th at his home in Selkirk.
To know Tooley, was to laugh. He had a joke for every occasion and a laugh that could be recognized (and heard) a mile away. His quick wit and infectious personality were legendary.
He had friends everywhere he went, and if...
Sharon Gail Betts
Dec 16, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of a dear sister and Aunt, Sharon Gail Betts in her 77th year. She left us suddenly on December 16, 2025.
Sharon is survived by her beloved cat Oreo and also by her brothers and sisters David (Rita) Betts, Donna (Wilfred) Robichaud, Gary (Debbie) Betts, Jeff (Amy) Betts, Greg Betts, Cathy (Paul) McLaughlan and...
Elizabeth Dziuba
Dec 15, 2025
Dziuba, Elizabeth "Liz" "Lizzy" "Ela" passed away suddenly on Dec 15th, 2025, in
Hamilton, Ontario, at the age of 38. She was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, mother,
niece, and aunt. Loved and missed by her parents, Beata and Robert Bartlett. Loving mother to
Faith and Logan. Beloved sister to Diana Dziuba-Horrocks (Stefan), aunt to nephews Jacob and
Michael, and niece, Ryleigh.
She is also...
Domenic Allega
Dec 15, 2025
Hamilton, Ontario - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Domenic Allega aged 65 following a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Domenic was predeceased by his beloved parents, Paolo and Silvia Allega. He will be profoundly missed by his sister, Francesca Smith (Ed), his nephew David, and his niece Daniela Pullia (Domenic).
Domenic dedicated his life's work...
Glenn David Scott
Dec 15, 2025
Waterford, ON - Bravely, and with his family by his side, Glenn finished his long battle with ALS on Monday, December 15, 2025. Heartbroken beyond words are his beloved daughters, Laura and Jennifer, and wife, Patricia. Brother to Brian (Lynda) and Leslie (Mitch), brother-in-law to Cathy, Shelley and Gary (Marisol). Uncle to Ryland, Romy, Sarah, and Julie and cousin to...
Ronald Allan Smith
Dec 14, 2025
Ronald Allan SmithIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Allan Smith, who, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully at Carpenter Hospice on December 14, 2025, in his 80th year.Born on July 12, 1946, Ron was the beloved son of the late Clarence and Mildred Smith. He is survived by his sister Lori (Ken) Fowler and...
Adella Marie Setter
Dec 13, 2025
Adella Marie Setter
We lost one of the kindest people the world has ever known on Saturday December 13, 2025.
Marie Setter passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia and in the end, cancer. She would have turned 94 in February.
For everyone who had the privilege to know her, Marie loved to entertain and with my Dad (Merrill) hosted family...
Ron (Ronnie) Martin Hatoski
Dec 12, 2025
Hamilton, ON - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Ron was a proud Toronto Blue Jays super fan. His love of the game was only matched by his passion for cheering on his grandsons, Westin, Tyler, Bennett, and Madden, whose games brought him endless pride and joy. Beloved husband of Sharron for...
Brian Clare
Dec 11, 2025
Brian Christopher Clare1965-2025Brian Christopher Clare, 60, of Waterdown, Ontario passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2025. He was born in Oromocto on January 7th, 1965, the son of the late Ronald and Shirley (Mercer) Clare.Brian grew up in West River and graduated from Caledonia Regional High School. He was always full of energy and when he walked in a room...
Andrew Charles Daigle
Dec 10, 2025
Andrew Charles Daigle (Manny)
Hamilton, Ontario
Andrew Charles Daigle (Manny) passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 81. He was
a member of Garden River First Nations.
Born on February 14,1944 in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. Son of Cecile Daigle (2009) and Gerald
Mann (1997)
Predeceased by his loving wife of 23 years Darlene Burdon (2023) whom he loved deeply.
Andy is survived by...
Anne Patricia Merlino
Dec 10, 2025
Ancaster Ontario, 75 Dunham Dr. - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Anne Merlino, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the remarkable age of 102.
Anne lived her life with purpose, simplicity, and connection. She valued family deeply and nurtured bonds that spanned generations.
Predeceased by her husband of seventy...
Susan Elizabeth Burns
Dec 8, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Burns passed away in the early morning on Monday, December 8, 2025 at the age of 63 from MSA-C. She is pre-deceased by her mother Betty Joan Near and her brother David Edward Gregory Near who passed away in 2017. Loving wife to Robert Burns, mother to Alanna (Geoff, Noah) and Stephanie (Adam). Daughter of Gordon, sister to...
Randy Carl Coffey
Dec 8, 2025
Fenwick, ON - Randy Carl Coffey passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith and perseverance. Randy was a devoted father to Joanne (Antonio) and Brandon (Esther), and he cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren, Brayden, Mya, Cameron, Domenic and Aubrey Jo. He was a loving...
Kurt Robin Pickering
Dec 6, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kurt Robin Pickering on Dec. 6 2025 in Kitchener, ON. He will be remembered by his many relatives and friends. He is survived by his daughter Madyson (Jesse), mother Caroland sister Kimberly (Gary). Kurt is predeceased by his father Edwin ‘Ted’ Pickering, brother Kyle Pickering, and Grandparents.
