Category Archives: Obituaries

Obituaries of people who have unfortunately passed away.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Edward Brain

For United States President, Jimmy Carter, has passed away at the age of 100. Mr. Carter was born to Bessie Lillian Gordy and James Earl Carter Sr. on October 1st, 1924 in Plains, Georgia. He would serve in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Pete Rose Passes Away at 83

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Edward Brain

Famed baseball player Pete Rose has passed away on September 30th, 2024. Pete Rose, also known as ‘Charlie Hustle’, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 14th, 1941 to Harry Francis and LaVerne Rose. He would play football and baseball … Continue reading →

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Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Edward Brain

Famed British actress Dame Maggie Smith has passed away in London, U.K. at the age of 89. Dame Maggie was born in Ilford, Essex on December 28th, 1934. She would begin her career in acting at 17 as Viola in … Continue reading →

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James Earl Jones has Passed Away at 93

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Edward Brain

It was announced today that James Earl Jones has passed away at the age of 93. Mr. Jones was born January 17th, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi to Robert and Ruth Earl Jones. In 1955, he would graduate from the University … Continue reading →

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Alice Munro Passes Away at 92

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Edward Brain

Famed Canadian author Alice Munro has passed away at the age of 92. Mrs. Munro was born Alice Laidlaw on July 10th, 1931 to Robert and Anne Laidlaw in Wingham, Ontario. She started writing as a teenager, publishing her first … Continue reading →

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Sir Andrew Davis Passes Away at 80

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Edward Brain

Sir Andrew Davis, the internationally recognized conductor, has passed away at the age of 80 after a battle with leukemia. Sir Andrew was born February 2nd, 1944 in Ashridge, Hertfordshire, England to Robert J. and Florence Joyce Davis. He studied … Continue reading →

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Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney Passes Away

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Edward Brain

Brian Mulroney, the 18th Prime Minister of Canada, passed away on February 29th, 2024 at the age of 84. Mr. Mulroney served as Prime Minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993.

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Norman Lear Passes Away at 101

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Edward Brain

Famed television producer Norman Lear passed away this week at 101. Mr. Lear was well known as the producer of a number of hit TV shows, including All in the Family, Maude, Sanford and Son, One Day at a Time, … Continue reading →

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Former Ontario Lieutenant-Governor James Bartleman Passes Away at 83

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Edward Brain

James Bartleman, the former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, has passed away at the age of 83. Mr. Bartleman was the lieutenant Governor General of Ontario who was of First Nations descent, being a member of the Chippewas of Mnjikaning First Nation.

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Hugh Segal has passed away at 72

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Edward Brain

Former Canadian Senator, Hugh Segal, has passed away at the age of 72. Mr. Segal was a Canadian Senator from 2009 to 2014, following which he became Master, and later Principal, of Masset College in Toronto. Prior to this Mr. … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Obituaries

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100

Pete Rose Passes Away at 83

James Earl Jones has Passed Away at 93

Alice Munro Passes Away at 92

Sir Andrew Davis Passes Away at 80

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney Passes Away

Norman Lear Passes Away at 101

Former Ontario Lieutenant-Governor James Bartleman Passes Away at 83

Hugh Segal has passed away at 72

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