OBITUARIES

Obituaries for Families

Serving the Greater Toronto Area

Richard Kater

Richard Kater

Feb 2, 2026

Richard Andrew Kater, partner, father, Papa and friend, left us on February 2, 2026. He was a good man. We are heartbroken.

Born on April 20, 1949, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, he said his best life began on July 3, 1992, when he met Diana Gustafson on a blind date at Springfield Golf Course in Guelph. Married the next year...

Andrew Chyla

Andrew Chyla

Feb 1, 2026

Dr. Andrew Stan / Andrzej Stanisław Chyla (June 29, 1937 -February 1, 2026)

It is with shocked and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Andrew Chyla, Physician, avid skier, sailor, world traveller, reader and radio listener, and beloved father of Kathy/Kasia and Tom/Tomek (Beata) and Dziadek to Lukas, Alex and Max.

Andrew was proudly born in a newly independent...

Jeffrey Benjamin Mossop

Jeffrey Benjamin Mossop

Jan 30, 2026

Jeffrey passed away suddenly from an unexpected illness. He was a remarkable son, brother, husband, father, and friend. Jeff’s world revolved around his wife, Dana and two young daughters, Arden (6) and Rowan (1). He was predeceased by his father, Ken. Jeff is survived by his mother, Jill; and his sisters, Dawn (Blair) and Kelly (Alex). He was loved deeply...

Brian Lorne Logan

Brian Lorne Logan

Jan 29, 2026

Brian Logan

1948 - 2026 Brian died at home, surrounded by his wife, daughters, sister-in-law and granddaughter. His family: Rose, Denise, Suzanne, Geoff, Gabriel, Isaac, Sofia, Gail, Mike, Rosalie and John will miss him greatly.

He is predeceased by his parents, Wilf and Margaret and his sister and brother-in-law, Marg and John.

He was a dedicated, well-respected air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic and service...

Shirley Burns

Shirley Burns

Jan 28, 2026

Shirley Evelyn Burns (nee Percival)June 1, 1942 – January 28, 2026. 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Burns. 

Shirley was born and raised in Timmins, Ontario. She raised her family in Iroquois Falls and, after retirement, moved to St. Thomas, Ontario. 

Shirley passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing home in Lindsay, Ontario. 

Shirley married James Burns on...