OBITUARIES

Obituaries for Families

Serving the Greater Toronto Area

Wayne Joseph Poirier

Wayne Joseph Poirier

Jul 2, 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Joseph Poirier, who passed away on July 2, 2026, in Hamilton, Ontario, at the age of 53.

Wayne was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be remembered by his family, including his mother, four siblings and their families, and by the many friends whose lives he touched...

Jane Elizabeth Cowan

Jane Elizabeth Cowan

Jul 1, 2026

Jane Elizabeth Cowan passed away on July 1st, 2026, at the age of 85, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario.

She was born Jane Elizabeth Elford to Jean and Glen Elford in Sudbury, Ontario on June 27th, 1941, and grew up in Sarnia, Ontario. Jane received her BFA in painting in 1964 from Mount Allison University, where she studied under...

Wanda Howell

Wanda Howell

Jun 30, 2026

Wanda Howell was a woman of many titles and an even greater heart. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, volunteer, and community leader. Most of all, she was someone who devoted her life to caring for and connecting with the people she loved.

Wanda was born in Toronto, Ontario on May 28, 1934. Although she faced...