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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...

Lois Arthur – Obituary

Arthur Lois  Blanche (Nee: Currie) It is with saddened hearts her family announce her passing on Friday, August 24, 2012 in her 88th year. Predeceased by...

Ellen Boal – obituary

Boal Ellen Elizabeth   Founding Members & Life Long Member of the Ladies Auxiliary - Branch 240 Almonte Passed away peacefully at Fairview Manor on Sunday, August 19,...

Mary Davey/Munro – obituary

DAVEY/MUNRO Friends may call at the  

Debbie Simpson – obituary

Simpson Debra Ann “Debbie”   Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with Huntington Disease on Tuesday, August 14, 2012...

Eileen Sullivan – obituary

Sullivan, Eileen Beverly Nora  Passed away peacefully with family at her side in Almonte on July 27, 2012. Eileen (nee Roberts)  of Trenton, at age 81.  Wife of the...

Bernadette James – obituary

JAMES BERNADETTE ELIZABETH    Peacefully, surrounded by her family in Almonte Country Haven on Friday, July 20, 2012. Bernadette Phelan  of Rosetta, age 85 years.  Cherished wife of 63...

Alida Post – obituary

POST, ALIDA (Caring Foster Mom To Over 600 Newborns)  Alida (nee Burgers) of Almonte, in her 84th year. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Bert. Sadly missed by her three...

Jack Harvison – obituary

HARVISON John Doyle “Jack”  (Veteran, Flight Engineer R. A. F., W.W. II)   In hospital at Almonte on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Jack Harvison  of Almonte, age 91 years. Husband...

Erika MacDonell – obituary

 MacDonell  Erika E. J. (Born in Hemer, Germany - April 5, 1935) Passed away peacefully to join her late husband (Oct. 2011) after courageously...

Ron Beck – obituary

Beck, Ronald James “Ron” Passed away peacefully at his home on June 22, 2012. Ron Beck of Carp, in his 80th year.    Loving husband to the late...

Joyce Watt – obituary

Watt Joyce A.    Passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 18, 2012 at the Almonte General Hospital- Rosamond Wing. Joyce (nee Smith) of...

Thelma Francis Gourley – obituary

GOURLEY THELMA FRANCIS  Life Member, Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 240 Royal Canadian Legion, Almonte, on Board of Directors, Clayton Seniors Assoc.)    Following a short, but valiant...

Mary Theresa Wismer – obituary

Wismer Mary Theresa  Born - July 22, 1928  (Life Member Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 240) Passed away peacefully at Almonte Country Haven on May 26, 2012. Mary (nee Shean) of...

William “Mac” Davis – obituary

DAVIS  William “Mac”  (Veteran W.W. II, Mechanic, R.C.A.F., Member, Branch 240 Royal Canadian Legion, Almonte)      Passed away peacefully in Almonte Country Haven on Victoria Day,...

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