The will itself will list the names of those to whom property was left, which may lead you more directly to a newspaper death announcement or an obituary.
a copy of any will is available at a $1.00 per page.
In Toronto go to 393 University Ave. 10 floor, and ask the clerk to show you how to access the index to wills. (If processed more than 40 years ago then go to the Ontario Archives) These are listed alphabetically chronologically on micor-film.(Some older will indices are in ledger books) Actual wills are not kept on site, so again you may have to wait several days before you can pick up a copy of the document. The date and place of death, however are listed in the index.
Outside York County, check with General Court Division in the county seat for the town you are interested in.
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