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

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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...

Henry Hallas — obituary

Hallas, Henry George Bouchier April 19, 1934 -  April 3, 2026 Passed away at Extendicare Stoneridge Manor Long Term Care in Carleton Place, Ontario. Born in Toronto...

Dalton Yuill — obituary

Yuill, Dalton Glen Peacefully at Almonte General Hospital Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Cherished son of the late Robert and Anne Yuill. Dearly loved brother of Rita, Cathy...

Blake Forsyth — obituary

Forsyth,  R. Blake Passed away quietly and peacefully with his family by his side on March 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love. He was...

Bert Elsner — obituary

Elsner, Bert H. It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Bert Elsner, lifetime resident of Almonte, Ontario, on March 9, 2026, at...

Peter Foisy — obituary

Foisy, Peter Joseph A remarkable man has gone home. Peter Joseph Foisy passed peacefully in his sleep on February 26, 2026, during a brief stay...

Dorothy Lloyd — obituary

Dorothy Lloyd (nee Morrison) December 24, 1930-February 26, 2026 It is with great sadness we announce that Dorothy Lloyd (nee Morrison) passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026,...

Dorothy Camelon — obituary

CAMELON, Dorothy Anne 1934–2026 Dorothy passed away at the Montfort Hospital Emergency on February 14th after being transferred there from Marochel Manor where she had...

David Snelling — obituary

David Roy Snelling September 14, 1937– February 4, 2026 Born on the southern coast of England in 1937, Dave earned a Chemistry PhD at age 24. He...

Dallas O’Connor — obituary

O'Connor (nee Colterman), Dallas Mary Mildred Dec 24 1935 - Feb 10 2026 It is with great sadness that the family of Dallas O'Connor announce her...

Ray Giles — obituary

Giles, Ray Thomas It is with great sadness that the family of Ray Thomas Giles announce his passing on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the...

Karl Brushett — obituary

Brushett, Karl Alexander September 19, 1963--February 6, 2026 With heavy hearts we said our final goodbyes to our beloved dad, husband and sibling Karl who passed...

Gerry Pierce — obituary

Pierce, Gerald “Gerry” It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gerry in hospital in Perth on Thursday February 5, 2026. He was...

Art Morton — obituary

Morton, Robert Arthur (Art) December 11, 1947 - February 5, 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta. Art was predeceased by his wife Judith (nee Sinclair), his parents...

Bill Fehlner — obituary

William “Bill” Fehlner, PhD With sadness for our loss but gratitude for a life well lived, the family announces that Bill died peacefully at the Almonte...

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