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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest...

Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping...

Obituaries

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Bucky Warren — obituary

Warren, Robert Eric “Bucky” A husband, a father, a grandfather, a friend, and an amazing father in law. Passed away suddenly at the Almonte General Hospital with his loving wife by...

George Stewart — obituary

Stewart, Lloyd George It is with great sadness that we announce George’s unexpected passing on June 13, 2026. He died peacefully with Cynthia by his side holding his hand. He is...

Marilyn Smith — obituary

Smith, Marilyn Eileen Nov. 11, 1953 – June 4, 2026 Died peacefully in her sleep, in her 73rd year, at home near Almonte, Ontario, where she lived since 1997 with brother...

Keith Munro — Celebration of life, August 1

Come and celebrate the life of Keith "Greaser" Munro Saturday August 1, 2026 2-5 pm The Almonte Legion 100 Bridge Street Almonte, ON

Sandra McManus — celebration of life

McManus, Sandra Anne Passed away peacefully at the Fairview Manor on April 18, 2026.  Sandra (nee Blaine) Of Pakenham, Ontario, in her 86th year.  Dear wife to John for...

Sheila Schroeder — obituary

  Schroeder,  Sheila Rose (nee Smith) Passed away at home in Pakenham. She is survived by her son Derick and his children, Thomas, Rebekah, Angele, Jason....

Robert Snedden — obituary

Snedden,  Wm. Robert   February 5, 1961 - May 6, 2026  Suddenly at Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Robert died at the age of...

Noreen Syme — obituary

Syme, Noreen Mary (Proud Bell Employee for 24 years) Passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026 at the Almonte General Hospital. Noreen (nee Kealey) Of Almonte, ON. At the...

Meed Barnett — obituary

Barnett, Meed 19 May 2026 (artist, chorister, and activist) The family of Meed Wetterau Barnett regrets to announce their passing, into whatever adventure follows this life. Meed was...

Keith Munro — obituary

Munro, Keith Gilbert (Loving Father) Passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026 in the Fairview Manor Keith Of Almonte, Ontario, at the age of 74. Survived by his longtime...

Kevin O’Connell — obituary

Kevin O’Connell Kevin O’Connell passed away peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital on May 12, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by the love...

Ted Legg — obituary

Edward John “Ted” LEGG March 9, 1939 – May 12, 2026 It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Ted at...

Charlie McKay — obituary

McKay, Charles Lionel “Charlie” Passed away at the Almonte Country Haven on May 6, 2026. Charlie Of Middleville, Ontario, In his 95th year. Companion to Rose Muldoon.  Survived by...

Sandra McManus — obituary

McManus, Sandra Anne Passed away peacefully at the Fairview Manor on April 18, 2026.  Sandra (nee Blaine) Of Pakenham, Ontario, in her 86th year.  Dear wife to John for...

William Morgan — obituary

MORGAN, William “Geordie Boy” In Loving Memory of William Morgan who passed away in the early morning hours of April 13, 2026 at the celebrated...

Denis Davignon — obituary

Davignon, Denis July 7, 1935 - April 2, 2026 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Denis at the age of 90 years....

Carol Thomson — obituary

Thomson, Carol Born July 20, 1942, in Montreal, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Almonte Hospital, held in the presence of the...

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