Obituaries

Obituaries published in The Lake Report, remembering members of our community.

Joan Ann Busbridge

Joan Busbridge (née Dawkins), 91, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Nov. 1, 2026, at Niagara Health’s St. Catharines hospital.

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William Roland Booth

Passed away peacefully in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Margaret Jean Booth for 42 very happy years.

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Charles ‘Chuck’ Jackson

Chuck was born on April 1, 1933, in Highland Park, N.J., to Wilfrid James Jackson, born in Sydney, N.S. and Mabel Elizabeth Mott, born in Buffalo, N.Y.

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John Joseph Long

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Long on Oct. 23, 2026, at Marotta Family Hospital, at the age of 79. John will be dearly missed by…

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Anneliese Pankratz

Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, in her home at Pleasant Manor, on Oct. 11, 2026, at the age of 93.

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Susan G. McCulloch

Susan G. McCulloch (née Reynolds) passed away peacefully on Oct. 14, with her family surrounding her. She leaves behind her husband and best friend Doug McCulloch, son Greg (Eve) and daughter Heather…

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David Cashin

A man of Irish wit, generosity of spirit, strong principles, courage and grace passed away quietly, after a long illness, at the R. H. Lawson Eventide Home on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026,…

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Hope Isabelle Bradley

With deep love and gratitude for a long life beautifully lived, the family of Hope Isabelle Bradley announces her peaceful passing at home in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Oct. 7, 2026, in her 100th…

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Donald Lloyd Combe

Passed away in palliative care at The Royal Henley Retirement Community on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at the age of 95.

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John Visser

With sadness we share that John Visser crossed the finish line for the final time on Oct. 9, 2026, at age 75 (Philippians 3:12).

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Dr. Norbert D’Souza

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Norbert D’Souza, beloved husband, father and grandfather, on Sept. 27, 2026, at the age of 86.

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David Henry ‘Dave’ Driedger

It is with profound sadness that the family of David Henry Driedger announces his passing on Sept. 17, 2026, at Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre, at the age of 82.

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Ann Emily Meuris

The Meuris family sadly announces the quiet and peaceful passing of Ann Meuris (née Ujvari) on Sept. 9, 2026.

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Brian Gene Boucher

Brian Gene Boucher passed away on Aug. 19, 2026, at 70. Raised in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Brian was a husband, father, aviator, firefighter and educator. During his 29-year career with Air Canada and aviation…

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Anne Marie Enns

Anne Marie was born on July 4, 1935, in Deutsch Kasun (Poland) and immigrated to Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1950 after the upheaval of the Second World War. She married Jake Enns on Jan.…

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Charles Massey Scrivener

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles “Charley” Massey Scrivener on Sept. 4, 2026, at the age of 71, following a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

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Helga Froese-Rahn

Helga Froese-Rahn (née Reimer) of Niagara-on-the-Lake passed away following a brief battle with cancer on Aug. 30, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family.

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Barbara Evelyn Moffat

Born in Weston, Barbara also lived in Montreal, in Toronto, and since the late 1970s part-time, and then full-time, in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Her beloved architect-designed ivy-strewn cottage in Chautauqua was home for many…

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Anita Brookes

It is with great sadness that the family announces the tragic passing of their beloved Anita Janet Brookes. The family has asked for privacy as they take time to process this loss.

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Brian Leonard Emes

Teacher for the Toronto District School Board for 35 years, head of mathematics, Agincourt Collegiate Institute, 1984–1998. Resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake, 1998 to 2026.

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Faith Jago

Faith Jago passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving behind a lifetime of treasured memories and a family who will forever carry her love in…

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John Ernie Goerz

It is with deep sadness that the family of John Ernie Goerz announces his passing on Aug. 21, 2026. John was the beloved husband of Elvira Goerz (Warkentin), devoted father and Opa…

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