Toronto obituaries, GTA obituaries, Obituary

BARLOW, Carmina Maria -

At her home, surrounded by people she loved, Carmina died on Monday, May 20, 2013 in her 82nd year.

Predeceased by her husband Ron and her son Jim, Carmina is survived by her devoted son Tom and beloved granddaughter Jazmin.

Carmina will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her friends and family both here and in Spain.

Service on Friday, May 24th.

Private interment will take place immediately after. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

BOSMA, Timothy Bosma Obituary

BOSMA, Timothy -

Bosma_Timothy A trust account has been set up for those who wish to make a donation to help support Tim Bosma's wife Sharlene, and two-year old daughter.

Donations may be made online at www.inmemoryoftimbosma.ca.

The account has been set up by the family. All donations will go to the Bosma Family.

Arrangements entrusted with Dodsworth & Brown funeral home, Ancaster.

A memorial service will be held at Carmen's Banquet Centre, 1520 Stone Church Rd. E., Hamilton on Wednesday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m.

Goodbye my family

Goodbye my family,
my life is past.
I loved you all to the very last.
Weep not for me,
but courage take,
Love each other, for my sake.
For those you love
don’t go away.
They walk beside you
Every day.

HamiltonObituaries.com

COOK, Ronald Brice Cook - Obituary

COOK, Ronald Brice -

Cook_Ronald At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, May 20, 2013.

Ron in his 87th year.

Beloved husband of Betty of Oshawa.

Loving father of Stan Cook of Oshawa, Rhonda Smith and husband Rob of Alliston, Cindy Cook of Oshawa, Karen Brooks and husband Mike of St. Albert, Alberta and Nancy Calderola and husband Bill of St. Albert, Alberta. Dearly remembered by 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren (the late Hayley). Survived by his siblings Bill Cook (Robin) of Ottawa, Eleanor Clement of Oshawa, Donna Nixon of Castlegar, British Columbia and Gord Sanders. Predeceased by Norm Sanders and Sandra Sanders. Brother-in-law of Bonnie and Eric Greene of Oshawa.

Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Cremation to take place with private family graveside service to follow.

Donations in memory of Ron to the SickKids Foundation or Oshawa Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care) would be appreciated.

A special thank you to the Palliative Care team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Doctors and nursing staff who supported Ron and the family, both at hospital and at home.

Online condolences may be made at makfuneralhome.com.

McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME

GRAY, Earle Victor Gray - Obituary

GRAY, Earle Victor -

December 1, 1934 - May 20, 2013

Peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, surrounded by his wife and daughters, Earle, loving husband of Jean Anne (Pugh).

Beloved father of Cynthia Lynn Hilsden and Cheryl Anne Rutledge (Nevin van Dreumel).

Dear grandfather of Lindsay (Matt), Miranda, Hannah, Sarah, Mitchell and Kurtis and great-grandfather of Travis and Leah.

Beloved brother of Marjorie Carter (Reg). Dearest Uncle to Susan Willoughby (Bill). He will be remembered by many family and friends.

Funeral service on Thursday May 23rd.

If desired, donations may be made to Lakeshore Pentecostal Camp or to Shepherd Village.

MALINOWSKI, Helena Malinowski - Obituary

MALINOWSKI, Helena -

Passed away unexpectedly, with family by her side, at Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga on Monday, May 20, 2013, at the age of 88.

Beloved wife of the late Stefan.

Loving mother of Elizabeth Morgan, Stefania Pilacinski (Andrew), and Anna Lis (Ted).

Proud Babcia of Alex and Kara; Greg, Kasia and Richard; and Adam and Danielle.

Helena will be sadly missed by her family in Poland, and her family and many friends in Canada.

Farewell to one great, elegant lady.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 4260 Cawthra Rd., Mississauga, on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10 a.m.

For those who wish, donations may be made to Tribute to Liberty, P.O. Box 84558, 2336 Bloor St. W., Toronto M6S 4Z7 or a charity of your choice.

MOKRIY, John Mokriy - Obituary

MOKRIY, John -

Surrounded by his family at the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre on Monday, May 20, 2013.

John Mokriy a retired chef for 30 years with Via Rail.

Dearly beloved husband of Annie.

Beloved father of Peter and his wife Irene and the late Emil. Loving dido of Nadia, Andrew and Terry.

Loving son of the late Rosalia and Petro and predeceased by his brothers: Walter, Russell and Robert. Fondly remembered by his family and friends.

Funeral Service at Divine Liturgy at St. Demetrius Church, 135 La Rose Ave., at 10 a.m.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Demetrius Church would be greatly appreciated by the family.

MULDOON, Alvara Muldoon - Obituary

MULDOON, Alvara (nee Ward) -

Graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing The last of ten children from Erinsville, Ontario, died in her sleep on Monday, May 20, 2013, in her 101st year.

Beloved wife of the late James Muldoon.

Mother of Mary Jane (George - deceased), Don (Syd), Sean and Patrick. Nana of Greg (Anita), Tracey (Garry), Sandy, Katie (Jim), Rory, Connor and Bridget. Great-Nana to Jordan, Cameron, Zakary, Lucas, Noah, Noelle and Hunter.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Cecilia's Church, 161 Annette Street, on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.

PEARCEY, Kenneth Joseph Pearcey - Obituary

PEARCEY, Kenneth Joseph -

Pearcey_Kenneth Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Monday May 20, 2013, at the age of 85.

Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Campbell) for 62 years.

Loving father of Deborah Pearcey- Landgraff (Doug Landgraff), Catherine Pearcey (John St. Amand), Kenneth “Rick” Pearcey, and David Pearcey (Wendy Cox).

Grampy of Brandan, Amber and Calvin.

Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. Bowmanville, on Saturday May 25, 2013 from 10 am – 11 am.

A Memorial Service will follow in the Chapel at 11 am.

Memorial Donations may be made to a CHARITY of your Choice.

STREIMAN, Abram Issac Streiman - Obituary

STREIMAN, Abram Issac (Alan) -

Born November 15, 1921 in Radom, Poland.

He was a gentle and wise patriarch, cherished by his adoring family.

They will proudly wear his fierce love of family and Judaism forever. He passed away at age 91 surrounded by his devoted family.

A survivor of the Holocaust, he leaves his wife of 62 years, Ita, the most beautiful woman in shul and his children Fred (Randi), Esther, his 5 grandchildren Miriam (Neil), Rebecca and Alanna Streiman and Jeremy and Ashley Blustein. Brother-in-law to Abe and Ella Rutman and Salek and Miriam Rutman. Predeceased by his precious son Mark and by his "brother" Jacob Rosenzweig and wife Haichew. Successful businessman and life-long partner of Meyer Sankiewicz.

Our deepest thanks to our father's devoted caregiver Juliet Molina.

Funeral service on Tuesday, May 21st in Thornhill. Interment to follow. Shiva to be observed at 17 Brockington Cres., Toronto.

Memorial donations may be made to the Association for Soldiers of Israel.

TARNOSKI, Nellie Tarnoski - Obituary

TARNOSKI, Nellie -

Nellie passed away peacefully in London, Ontario May 20, 2013 after a short illness.

She was born March 9, 1921 in Springfield, Manitoba but spent most of her life in Toronto.

Nellie was active and modern throughout her life.

She always was dressed fashionably and was current in her thinking and attitudes. She maintained these traits to her final days. Nellie was fond of children and younger people, in general. She also loved animals. In her younger days she enjoyed travel to exotic places.

Nellie was predeceased by her husband Peter Tarnoski. She leaves her sisters Rose and Frances, several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews and her close family friend, Karen.

The family thanks the kind and gentle nurses of the 6th Floor Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital in London, Ontario for their compassionate care.

Nellie asked that donations in her memory be made to the Toronto Humane Society.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd from 1:30 p.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 2:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church (39 Green Lane, Thornhill). Cremation to follow.

AUERBACH, Aryeh Auerbach - Obituary

AUERBACH, Aryeh (Judka) -

On Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Mt. Sinai Hospital.

Aryeh Auerbach, beloved husband of the late Mindle.

Loving father and father-in-law of Frances Auerbach and Phoivos Ziogas, and Rochelle Thalmann and Sheldon Bernofsky.

Devoted grandfather of Mischa, Ilia, Brett, and Jessica.

He will be fondly remembered by his nephew Paul as Taatah Aryeh, and lovingly by his devoted caregiver Cheryl.

Service on Monday, May 20th. Shiva at 25 Kingsbridge Circle, Thornhill.

Donations may be made to the Aryeh Auerbach Memorial Fund.

BOLWELL, Maxine Eleanor Bolwell - Obituary

BOLWELL, Maxine Eleanor - "Express Condolences"

(November 27, 1926 - May 19, 2013)

Passed away at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre after a courageous battle, on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in her 87th year.

Predeceased by her husband Philip.

Dear mother of Mary Lynn Roberts, Richard, Leslie (Harry Hazan), Michael (Susan Ellis) and Christine. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Cheryl, Jamie, Aleah, Emma, Claire and Hannah, as well as her great- grandson Curtis. Also survived by her brothers Charles (Mary Lou) and John (Pat).

Friends may call at the TRULL 'NORTH TORONTO' FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 2704 Yonge St. (5 blocks south of Lawrence Ave.) on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. MONICA'S CHURCH (44 Broadway Ave.) on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Research Foundation.

Online condolences may be made at trullfuneralsyonge.com.

TRULL 'NORTH TORONTO' FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE

BRADBEER, Maureen Mary Bradbeer - Obituary

BRADBEER, Maureen Mary -

Peacefully, at the Credit Valley Health Centre, Mississauga, on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the age of 77.

Beloved wife of Richard "Dick" for 52 years. Loving mother of Linda (Martha) and David (Liz).

Proud grandmother of William and Jake. Dear sister of JoAnn Meinzinger and the late Vivian Meinzinger.

Funeral service on Friday, May 24th.

For those who wish, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

BROWN, Sidney Brown - Obituary

BROWN, Sidney -

Peacefully, in his 83rd year, on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Sidney Brown, beloved husband of Esther (nee Warner).

Devoted father and father-in-law of Jeffrey, Marnie and Steve, Allan and Sharon, Deanna and Garth.

Proud grandfather of Corey, Jeremy, Samantha, Sarah, Cara, Ryan, Jason and Ira.

Loving great-grandfather of Allienna. Cherished brother and brother-in- law of Penny Brown and Jim King. Predeceased by his brother Frank Brown.

Lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ruth and Gurion Hyman and sister- in-law Roslyn Savage and many nieces and nephews.

Service on Monday, May 20th. Shiva will be observed at 3900 Yonge Street, Suite 702 from Tuesday to Thursday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Donations may be made to the North York General Hospital Foundation attention: Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care.

COLLINS, Noreen Elsie Collins, Obituary

COLLINS, Noreen Elsie -

At The Village of Tansley Woods, Burlington on Sunday, May 19, 2013, Noreen (nee Coffey) Collins, formerly of Toronto at the age of 95.

Beloved wife of the late George A. Collins. Loved mother of David Collins and his wife Joan of Burlington and the late William Collins and his wife Iris. Cherished grandmother of James, Kelly Pezzetta (Dino), Steven, Cheryl Ovas (Michael) and great grandmother of Patrick, Megan, Ryan and Sean.

Private Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Burlington. Private Urn Interment at a later date.

If desired, memorial donations to The Salvation Army or The Alzheimer’s Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

HaltonObituaries.com

CURTIN, Reta 'Madeline' Curtin - Obituary

CURTIN, Reta 'Madeline' (nee Butson) -

Peacefully at Leisureworld Caregiving Centre, Streetsville on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in her 90th year.

Beloved husband of the late James Curtin.

Dear mother to Patricia (Blair) Coutts, Douglas (Diane) Curtin, Nancy (Andrew) Telegdi and Brenda (Donald) Taylor.

Grandmother to Amy (Paul), Kristan and Erin.

Great-grandmother to Ella, Skyla and Edward. Informally adopted mother and grandmother to the Eckensviller family.

Also survived by a brother Frank and a sister Louise.

Service will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd. Cremation to follow.

As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Alzheimer Society or the Carlo Fidani Peel Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by her family.

The family would like to send special thanks to Dr. Besik, the Staff of Leisureworld, Heritage Glen and Credit Valley Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Madeline while she was in their care.

ETHIER, John 'Ernie' Ethier - Obituary

ETHIER, John 'Ernie' -

Peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, May 19, 2013, John "Ernie" Ethier in his 81st year.

Beloved husband of Margaret for 53 years.

Dear father of Lisa Rice (Pete), predeceased by his son Mark.

Loving grandfather of Steven, Katie, Nathan and Taylor. Ernie will be missed by his daughter-in-law Linda, son-in-law Dan, many brothers and sisters-in-law, as well as his family in Northern Ontario and Scotland. He will be fondly remembered by his many neighbours, friends and the Van Dyke children.

A special thank you to Dr. James B. Chiang for his compassion and care.

Memorial Service on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Lung Association or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

ETHIER, Jules Joseph Ethier Obituary

ETHIER, Jules Joseph Clayton - "Express Condolences"

Ethier_Jules Passed away peacefully at Extendicare on May 19, 2013 at the age of 95 years.

Loving husband of Donna for 72 years.

Cherished father of Lowell Ethier (Fran), son-in-law Ed (late Ona Wilson) and the late Robert Ethier.

Will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Danny, Lisa, Tracey, Darren, Jenny and his great grandchildren Emily, Ryan, Brooklyn, Luc, Bailey, Aidan, Connor, Anna Leah Rose, Zachary, Krissa, Jenna, Liam, Scott and daughter in law Sandy.

Will be missed by many extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234) on Thursday, May 23rd from 7 – 9 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, May 24th at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Thornton Cemetery.

Donations made to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.

Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com.

OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME

FORSYTHE, Mary Irene Forsythe - Obituary

FORSYTHE, Mary Irene -

Passed away peacefully at Community Nursing Home, Port Perry on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the age of 88 years.

Predeceased by Sam, her husband of 67 years.

Beloved Mom to Anne-Marie (Frank), Barb (Phil), Jim (Yvonne) and Steve (Frances).

Proud Grandma of 11 grandchildren and “Great” Grandma to 10 great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister Charlotte Allen.

The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905 428-8488 on Thursday, May 23 from 6-9 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on Friday, May 24 at 11:00 am.

Mary will be laid to rest with Sam in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, Ajax.

Memorial donations may be made to the Durham Children's Aid Society or a CHARITY of choice.

Online condolences may be placed at mceachniefuneral.ca.

McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME

HARRIS, Albert G. Harris - Obituary

HARRIS, Albert George - "Express Condolences"

Harris_Albert (July 8, 1922 - May 19, 2013)

After 90 happy fulfilling years, our father peacefully passed away Sunday, May 19^th, 2013, surrounded by his two loving sons Ronnie & Billy.

Albert was born in Oshawa in 1922 to George and Anne Harris (nee Starr).

Dad served in the army where he met and married Marjorie Dobson of Debert, Nova Scotia.

They returned to Oshawa and built their house together in 1955. Sons Ronnie & Billy were born in 1958 and 1960. Mom & Dad enjoyed many great holiday destinations, and their trailer in Beautiful Buckhorn for many years. They also enjoyed the Foresters for dancing, camping, bowling and met many many great lifelong friends.

Dad "The Shark" enjoyed Euchre and played for many years.

Predeceased by his wife Marjorie, who will be interred also. Albert is survived by two older sisters and his two loving sons.

Dad was loved by all who met him. Thanks to all those friends who made Dad's life more fun!

Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, May 21^st from 7 – 9 p.m.

Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 22^nd at 2:30 p.m. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery.

Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com.

OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME

KROEKER, Henry Kroeker - Obituary

KROEKER, Henry -

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Henry Kroeker at the age of 84 on May 19, 2013.

Husband of the late Audrey Marlene (nee Buechler). Loving father to Deborah (Keith), Brenda and Cindy (John).

Loving grandfather to Kevin (Kristie), Andrea (Brett), Michelle (Curtis), Jessica, Stephanie, Jacob and Leanne.

Great-grandfather to Mason, Tyler, Logan, Chase, Lauryn and Wesley.

Brother of Mary Falk, Sadie Iwan and the late Ann Friesen of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

A private family service will be held.

LAKIEN, Joseph Lakien - Obituary

LAKIEN, Joseph -

On Sunday, May 19, 2013, in his 92nd year, at home with dignity with close family present.

Beloved husband of Nelle for 65½ years.

Father and father-in-law of Eric and Fraida, Audrey, and Phyllis and Alvin Korenstein. Grandfather of Adam, Ronny, Joshua and Jaclyn Lakien, Jordan, Jillian and Jessica Korenstein. Proud WWII Veteran.

Funeral service onTuesday, May 21st. Shiva will be observed at 90 Savoy Crescent, Thornhill (Bathurst and 407) until Friday morning, 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Services at 8:30 p.m.

Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Special thanks to Dr. Brian Berger and dedicated caregivers Jenny, Rochelle, Minie, Edith, Sally and Marcie, who assisted him.

MASON, Marion Jean Mason Obituary

MASON, Marion Jean -

Passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in her 84th year.

Predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Marjorie Smith. Loving mother of Stephen (Rae) Mason, and Debbie (Rick) Pawelczyk. Proud nana of Christine, Tyler, Steve, and Courtney.

Marion is survived by her sister Gwen Martindale.

Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Reception will be held in Waterdown on Wednesday, May 22nd.

Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

HamiltonObituaries.com

MUIR, Doris Erwin Muir - Obituary

MUIR, Doris Erwin (ARMSTRONG) -

Passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Health Centre's Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Doris was 92. Loving wife of the late Gavin Muir, dear mother of Heather (Terry) and Jim (Phyllis).

Caring grandmother of Dawn and Jeff (Stacey), great- grandmother to Norah, Noelle, Leyton and Miller.

Doris was born in Renfrew, ON, on September 8, 1920.

She was the youngest of 8 children and was predeceased by brother Pat and sisters Pearl, Jean, Alma, Evelyn, Audry and Helen.

Her volunteer work with Etobicoke General Hospital led her to serve as the auxiliary president and then director of volunteers.

In 1973, she became director of volunteers at the St. Joseph's Health Sciences Centre where she served until her retirement in 1985.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated.

A "Gathering of Remembrance" will be held at a later date.

PARIS, Herbert Paris Obituary

PARIS, Herbert -

Paris_Herbert Passed away peacefully on May 19, 2013 at the age of 78.

Beloved husband of the late Josephine.

Dear father of Pierre and his wife Elizabeth and Alex and his wife Laura.

Cherished Nannu of Michelle, Danielle, Amanda, Adam and Erin.

Dear brother of Emma.

Visitation will be held at the DESTEFANO FUNERAL HOME, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa (Taunton Road east of Thornton Road) 905-440-3595 on Wednesday, May 22nd from 7-9pm.

A Service of Celebration will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, May 23rd at 11am.

Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Memories may be shared at destefanofuneralhomes.ca.

DESTEFANO FUNERAL HOME

SHEDDEN, John Shedden - Obituary

SHEDDEN, John -

On Sunday, May 19, 2013 after a difficult few weeks in hospital John Shedden, beloved son of Cay and Jim Shedden, passed away at Scarborough General Hospital.

He will be dearly missed by his brother Brian and wife Cheryl, his sister Margaret Eskins and her husband Rodney and his nieces and nephews: Eric, Laura, Michael and Katie Shedden and Taylor and Holly Eskins.

John was born at a time when the only services for someone with his kind of disability was an institution far away from home. Cay and Jim were active with Community Living Toronto and were a part of the new wave of support for people with profound disabilities.

Subsequently for the last 28 years John has enjoyed a warm wonderful life just two minutes from our home, supported by wonderful staff who became like family.

We can never thank the Community Living staff enough and words cannot express our gratitude.

Funeral Service on Friday, May 24th.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Community Living Toronto.

SOLARSKI, Kathleen Solarski - Obituary

SOLARSKI, Kathleen -

In the comfort of her room at Copernicus Lodge, Kathleen left this world on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Born Kazmiera Arczewski on July 24, 1925 in Toronto, Kathleen was the oldest child and only daughter of Cyprian and Jozefa Arczewski.

For 64 years, she was a loving soulmate and life partner to her husband, Joseph. A dedicated mother and cherished Babcia, Kathleen leaves behind children: John (Marie), Joanne (Tom Bird) and Paul (Elizabeth) and grandchildren: Matthew, Andrea (Drew MCDowell), Erik, Anysia, Emily, Michael and Annie. She will be sadly missed by her brother Edward Arczewski (Helen) and brother and sister-in-law Stan and Jessie Solarski.

A founding member and a Past President of the Women's Auxiliary at Copernicus Lodge, Kathleen was passionate about establishing a Seniors Residence for Toronto's Polish Community.

The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Stachula and the Nursing Team of the 6th floor at Copernicus Lodge for their compassionate care as well as Dr. Rachel Shupak at St. Michael's Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 24th at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir's Church, 156 Roncesvalles Ave., with interment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Copernicus Lodge would be appreciated.

BEATTY, Donald Lewis Beatty - Obituary

BEATTY, Donald Lewis -

91, of Bedford, NS passed away peacefully Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Ivy Meadows Continuing Care Communities, Beaver Bank, NS. He was born in Toronto, ON.

He was the only son of the late Lewis W. and Mary (Blackburn) Beatty.

After a 36 year career as an airline pilot, he claimed he never worked a day in his life. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret in 2011. He is survived by daughters Barb (Dick), Laura (Alan), sons Michael (Sue) and Paul and sister Barbara G. Hickman. Also by 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 1 nephew.

His family would like to thank the caring staff of Ivy Meadows and the Berkeley Bedford.

There will be no visitation and he will be laid to rest in Toronto, ON.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army or the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

BELEN, Thomas Carbonell Belen - Obituary

BELEN, Thomas Carbonell -

(December 1, 1953 - May 18, 2013)

It is with sad eyes and full hearts that the Belen family announces the peaceful passing of Tom Belen in his home, surrounded by loved ones.

Tom, with his surviving wife, Emma, shared in the laughter of their one-year-old granddaughter, Elise, as she opened her first birthday presents.

With his quiet strength, he taught his daughters, Stephanie and Allison, that laughter can be found in the darkest of situations.

His playful spirit and contagious smile will be greatly missed.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:15 a.m. at the Prince of Peace Parish, 265 Alton Towers Cir.

If desired, donations to ALS Canada, in his memory, would be appreciated by the family.

COOKE, Dianna Cooke - Obituary

COOKE, Dianna (Gelineau) -

Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the age of 71.

Beloved wife of Fred.

Cherished mother to Elaine and Carl, Stephen and Corinna, Chris and Teresa. Devoted grandmother to Tyler, Ali, Ayden, Kaitlyn and Joshua. Sister to Sharron Cooke.

Friends may call at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (north of Dundas), 905-443-3376, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Service in the chapel on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Hospital.

MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE