Obituaries

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

James Wilfred Stewart

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Wilfred Stewart, known to most as Jim and to many friends as Jimmy. Jim passed away peacefully, with his family…

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Alan William Robertson

He was a devoted husband to Ann, a loving father to Amanda (Hayden) and Claire (Ken), and a cherished grandfather to Liam, Andrew, Hannah, and Josh. His greatest joy was his family,…

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John Robert ‘Bob’ Lavery

Bob was born in Toronto and grew up in London, Ont., where he completed his high school education. He went on to earn his chartered professional accountant designation from Queen’s University.

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Elisabeth Alida ‘Liz’ Redikop

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Elisabeth (Liz) Alida Redikop (née Booi). She passed peacefully at Greater Niagara General Hospital, on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the age…

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Martin Hefferon

It is with profound sadness that the family of Martin (“Marty”) announces his peaceful passing on April 2, 2026, at St. Catharines Hospital, Ontario, Canada, aged 78.

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Henry Beckman

He will be sorely missed by Heather, his wife of 35 years, his four stepchildren and his seven grandchildren.

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Maureen Ann McCormack

The family of Maureen McCormack (Gallagher) sadly announces her passing, peacefully at the United Mennonite Home, surrounded by her loving family on March 23, 2026.

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Francis Léonard

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Francis. He passed peacefully at home, with his dog Jack by his side, on March 18, 2026, at the…

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Calvin ‘Cal’ Kane

We are heartbroken to acknowledge the passing of Cal on March 10, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton at the age of 82, after a three-year journey with esophageal cancer. We were…

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Ian Campbell Gardner

Beloved husband of Marion for 29 years. Cherished stepfather to the late Sterling Robb (2017). Predeceased by his parents, Campbell and Eva Gardner (1996) and birth mother, Gwen Thompson (2025). Dear brother…

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Barry Winston Hill

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barry, at his home, on March 5, 2026, at the age of 84. Devoted and loving husband of Joan for 61…

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Faye Shaver

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Faye Shaver. Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Faye passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026,…

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Audrey Muriel French

Surrounded by her loving family, Audrey passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 16, 2026, at Niagara Long Term Care Home in Niagara-on-the-Lake, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of…

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Robert ‘Bob’ Tebbutt

With grieving hearts, we announce the passing of our husband and father Robert George Tebbutt, on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in his 81st year, following congestive heart failure complicated by Parkinson’s disease.

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Mary Annabelle Salter

Mary Annabelle Salter (Huffman), of Niagara-on-the-Lake, was born May 6, 1936, in Blenheim, Ont., and died peacefully with family at her side on Jan. 26, 2026, after a six-year decline from lung…

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Audrey Wright

Passed away peacefully with her loving family and her dear friend Agnes by her side at St. Catharines Hospital on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of…

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Catherine Campbell Dickson

Peacefully, on Jan. 24, 2026, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of Bill for 61 years. Loving mother of Will Dickson and proud grandmother of Connor Dickson (Naomi) and Kyle Dickson.…

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Mireille ‘Mimi’ Davesne

Our loss is great as we announce that Mimi passed away quietly on Saturday at 2:10 a.m. at Chapel Heights, after about 10 days battling with an infection. Mimi has finally followed…

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Dorothy Jean Bates

Peacefully, in her sleep on Jan. 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, John “Jack” Bates (2021).

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Maureen Elizabeth Pospiech

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen on Jan. 12, 2026, at the Greater Niagara General Hospital, at the age of 78.

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Anne Tremain

Anne Tremain, sculptor, artist, loving mother, grandmother and longtime resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake, passed away peacefully at age 94 on Jan. 4, 2026.

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Henry George Stewart

Henry George (Jim) Stewart of Virgil, Ont., passed peacefully at St. Catharines Hospital on Dec. 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

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Michael Vincent Costa

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michael on Jan. 7, 2026, at his home at the age of 41. Loving father of Daniel and Ella and…

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John ‘Jack’ Barry Bell

Forgive me for leaving the party early. Jack peacefully and graciously completed his life’s work on Jan. 6 after a brave journey with vascular dementia. It’s hard to believe that this wonderful,…

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