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Today communities will hold memorials for the 14 women killed in 1989 & women who have killed by men in their lives in 2020.
Every year @OaithDotCa & Dr. Mavis Morton @uofg put together the Ontario femicide list. Content warning: my tweets today will be of that list. #December6
Every year @OaithDotCa & Dr. Mavis Morton @uofg put together the Ontario femicide list. Content warning: my tweets today will be of that list. #December6
Catherine Ambrose, 63 November 14, 2020, Hamilton, ON. Catherine will be remembered as a wonderful mother & wife. She will be missed dearly by friends, family and the rest of the Hamilton community. Her 30-year-old son was charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Ashley Noell Arzaga, 24 February 24, 2020, Toronto, ON. Ashley was a loving mother, daughter, sister, cousin and friend. Ashley was an outgoing, positive, kind, loving and genuine young woman, and she will be missed. A 17-year-old male was charged with first-degree murder. #Dec6
Iva Barcelos, 59 September 12, 2020, Etobicoke, ON. Iva will be dearly missed. She was the mother of five children and will always be remembered by many friends and family. Her 28-year-old son had been connected to the femicide, before being struck by a train. #December6
Darian Hailey Henderson Bellman, 25 July 28, 2020, Brampton, ON. She was a beautiful, big-hearted person who cared greatly about other people. She had many close friends and family who will miss her immensely. Her 27-year-old boyfriend has been charged with second-degree murder.
Julie Berman, 51 December 22, 2019, Toronto, ON. Julia will be remembered by her friends as an outspoken advocate for transgender rights and a strong voice against the violence that impacted her community. A 27-year-old male has been charged with second-degree murder. #December6
Margaret Cameron, 66 December 21, 2019. Toronto, ON Margaret, will be missed by her friends and family. A 49-year old male, known to her was charged with first-degree murder. #December6
Hang-Kam Annie Chiu, 64 February 21, 2020, Scarborough, ON. She will be remembered by the entire community, friends and family as someone who helped others. She was planning to retire in September. A 30-year-old male was charged with first-degree murder terrorist activity. #DEC6
Cara Cochrane, 37 June 7, 2020, Kingston, ON. She will be remembered by family, friends and coworkers as a beautiful and loving soul. She will be missed dearly by her coworkers, her parents, her sister and her 4-year-old son. Her ex-boyfriend, 35 years old, was charged. #DEC6
Debbie Fardella, 60 December 18, 2019, Kingston, ON. Debbie will be remembered in the Hillendale community as a loving mother of two boys. Her 59-year-old husband was charged with second-degree murder. He died while in custody.
Karen Gottschalk-Millar, 63 July 24, 2020, Ottawa, ON. She will be remembered in her community of North Grenville as a valued and respected not-for-profit home worker. She will be missed by her family, friends and colleagues. A 32-year-old resident of the home has been charged.
Amy Hager, 20 September 21, 2020, Hamilton, ON. Amy will be fondly remembered by her classmates, friends and family as a beautifully kind soul that was taken too soon. Her 39-year-old boyfriend was charged with second-degree murder. #December6
Audrey Hopkinson, 33 April 1, 2020, Brockville, ON. She was a loving mother of her two children, who would do anything for them. She was a dedicated nurse & a loyal friend. She will be missed by family & friends. She was pregnant at the time of the shooting by 44 old boyfriend.
Keira Kagan, 4 February 9, 2020, Milton, ON. Keira was a young child that was taken too early. She is missed dearly by her mother. She was killed in a murder-suicide by her 35-year-old father. #December6
Sharanjeet Kaur, 27 December 9, 2019, Brampton, ON. She was a highly educated web developer. She obtained a master’s degree in digital multimedia from Humber college in 2017. She will be deeply missed by co-workers and family. Her 35-year-old ex-boyfriend killed her & himself.
Belynda Kerelchuk, 50 October 6, 2020, Mississauga, ON. A proud mother of two children and a loved family member. She will be deeply missed by her friends and colleagues as she was very kind and great to work with. A talented figure skater. Her 53-year-old husband was charged.
Maryna Kudzianiuk, 49 January 13, 2020. Scarborough, ON
She will be remembered by her friends and family as the most caring and loving individual. She was like a second mother to many & a very kind person who always quick to help anyone in need. A 37-year-old male was charged.
She will be remembered by her friends and family as the most caring and loving individual. She was like a second mother to many & a very kind person who always quick to help anyone in need. A 37-year-old male was charged.
Shannon MacDougall, 37, March 11, Brantford, Ont 2020.
MacDougall worked as a nurse for more than a decade, most of which was spent at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. She also had a son and daughter that she would "do anything for." Police still investigating. #December6
MacDougall worked as a nurse for more than a decade, most of which was spent at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. She also had a son and daughter that she would "do anything for." Police still investigating. #December6
Giulia Matthews, 54 January 20th, 2020, Toronto, ON. Family, friends, and neighbours knew her to be a positive light in her community. She was known for extending kindness and compassion to everyone. Will be missed dearly. Her 17-year-old son has been charged. #December6
Judy Neddo, 75 October 11th, 2020, Temiskaming Shores, ON. A generous, nurturing, and empathetic woman who loved spending time in her flower garden. She will be dearly missed by her 3 daughters and 6 grandchildren. Her 77-year-old husband killed Judy and then himself. #December6
Brittney Newman, 25 February 9, 2020, Mississauga, ON. Brittney was the mother of two children, who will be remembered as a caring and loving daughter and granddaughter. She will be missed dearly. Her ex-boyfriend, 27, was charged with second-degree murder. #Dec6
Margaret Nishikawara, 95 October 20, 2020, Toronto, ON. Margaret was a mother and grandmother. She will be missed dearly by friends and family that knew her as a gentle soul with a love for art and cooking. Her 66-year-old son has been charged with second-degree murder. #Dec6
Heeral Patel, 28 January 13, 2020, Brampton, ON. A hard-working personal support worker who was known for her commitment to her job. Will be missed dearly by her friends and family & co-workers. A first-degree murder charge was planned for her ex-husband before his death.
Teresa Santos, 75 August 11, 2020, Toronto, ON 2020. Teresa will be remembered as a dear friend to many. She will be missed by many of her friends who live in the same apartment complex as her. A 40-year-old male was charged with second-degree murder.
Helen Sedo, 61 July 29, 2020, Aurora, ON 2020. Helen was a wonderful mother, and her son will miss her dearly. Neighbourhood friends and will also miss her kind presence. A 61-year-old male has been charged with second-degree murder. #December6
Theepa Seevaratnam, 39 March 13, 2020. Scarborough, ON. A proud Indo-Canadian, she will be remembered lovingly by her family and friends. A 29-year-old male has been charged with second-degree murder and two other males, 27 and 42-years-old were each charged.
Sangita Sharma, 56 August 13, 2020, Brampton, ON
2020. Will be missed dearly by those whose lives she has touched with her kindness. She was a pharmacist & known to all as hardworking and a great woman. Two suspects have been identified; however, no arrests have been made. #Dec6
2020. Will be missed dearly by those whose lives she has touched with her kindness. She was a pharmacist & known to all as hardworking and a great woman. Two suspects have been identified; however, no arrests have been made. #Dec6
Tigist Takle, 31 November 18, 2020, Toronto, ON 2020. Tigist will be deeply missed by family and loved ones. She was known in her community as a hard worker with a kind heart. A 36-year-old male has been charged with first-degree murder. #December6
Sarah Marie Thwaites, 29 March 13, 2020, Sarnia, ON 2020. She will be remembered by family and friends as a kindhearted person. Will especially be missed by her two young boys who were the light of her world. A 34-year-old male acquaintance was charged with first-degree murder.
Adelaide Traynor, 15 September 4th, 2020, Oshawa, ON 2020. Adelaide will be remembered as a firecracker & flower wrapped into one. Known to radiate joy wherever she went. She was killed in her home by a male relative along with her father and two brothers. Will be deeply missed.
Yvonne Bachelor-Vassell, 61 December 11, 2019, Etobicoke, ON 2020. Yvonne’s caring attitude was demonstrated through her work as an addiction and mental health nurse. She will be missed by her friends and family. Her 24-year-old son was charged with first-degree murder and arson.
Marion Wallace, 81 August 18, 2020, Mississauga, ON 2020. Marion was deeply loved. She was found by a care provider in her home. Very few details have been released. Her 86-year-old husband was charged with first-degree murder.
Tammy Stuart, 29 December 7, 2019, Welland, ON 2020. Tammy was a beloved mother to her young son. She will be deeply missed by her family, extended family, and friends. Information about the perpetrator and charges laid have not been reported.
Arlene Wapoose, 26 July 8, 2020, Fort Hope, ON. Will be remembered as a loving mother to her 3 children & as a loving spirit to her loved ones. Her legacy will also continue to live on in the Nishnawbe Aski Indigenous community of Fort Hope Reserve. A male youth has been charged.
Jane Doe, 45 August 22, 2020, Belleville, ON 2020. She will continue to be remembered by close friends and family as well as her community. A 24-year old male has been charged with second-degree murder. #December6
Jane Doe, 69 October 25, 2020, Sarnia, ON. She will continue to be remembered by her community as her loved ones and family will cherish her memory. A man, 42, has been charged with second-degree murder. #December6
Jane Doe, 61, Dec 4, 2020, Brampton, Ont. A 33-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder.
If you made it this take a deep breath, stretch, grab a glass of water. The above 2020 Ontario femicide list of 37 women & children complied by @OaithDotCa & Dr. Mavis Morton@uofg. 240 characters cannot do justice to their lives but it's a small part of honouring them #Dec6.
If you need or people you love need support right now please reach out. There are great resources in your community including violence against women shelters, the @AWHL 24/7 crisis line and rape crisis centres. You are not alone. https://sheltersafe.ca/
