OBITUARIES
Obituaries for Families
Serving the Greater Toronto Area
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
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
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...


