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SAKAMOTO, Kats (Ken) - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Kats (Ken) on May 25, 2021.
He was predeceased by Grace, his beloved wife of 62 years and survived by his two sons Terry (Kelley) and Kevin (Janet), five wonderful grandchildren Paul (Alla), Kimiko (Elliott), Sean, Kiyomi, Madori and his much- loved great-grandchildren Anton and Anna.
Uncle Kats will be fondly remembered and missed by his extended family and many friends.
Kats was born in Port Hammond, BC in 1927.
During the second world war, the family was interned in Tashme.
After the war's end, he made his way east and earned his MD from the University of Toronto in 1954.
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WHEATCROFT, Daisy Iris - Age 93, passed away on May 25, 2021 at Allendale LTC in Milton.
Predeceased by her husband, Alan Lyle Wheatcroft. Also predeceased by her parents, Catherine (Kathleen) Craig Smith and George Seymour Menzie, brother Allen Menzie (Shirley) and sister Joyce Grabowski.
Loving Mother of the late William (Carole), Robert (Kathryn) and Carole Turner (Ronald).
Grandmother to Jennifer, Clifford, Michelle, Wyatt and Justin and Great-Grandmother to Sydney and William.
She was raised in Toronto, but lived in Oakville for many years, before eventually moving to Milton.
We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all of the staff at Allendale for their care and compassion, especially during this extremely difficult past year.
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VILLELLA, Carlo - Passed away on Tuesday May 25, 2021, at the age of 94½ years.
Carlo was born on Friday, November 19, 1926 to Giovanni and Serafina Villella, in Aquadauzano Sambiase, Catanzaro, Region of Calabria, Italy.
Carlo has left this world for a better place and he will be greatly missed by all his family, and all those who knew and loved him.
Carlo was predeceased by his parents, Giovanni and Serafina; his brother Franco, and his sister Angelina.
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CRUZ, Cristobal ‘Chito’ Tuazon - It is with great sadness that the family of Cristobal Cruz announce his passing after battling illness, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the age of 70 years old.
Chito will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years Aleli, his children, Christian and Crystle (Hudson), his grandpets Yoda and Homer, his siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Chito was born in Pasig, Philippines and came to Canada in 1975, to start a new life for himself.
He attended schooling at CDI in Toronto to help jump start his career, and eventually began working for TD Securities in their IT department, where he worked for 37 years before retiring in 2013.
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REEVES, Paul Birnie - Age 60, of Richmond Hill, died peacefully, May 25, 2021, at MacKenzie Health Palliative Care.
Younger son of John Fettes Reeves and the late Caroline Birnie Reeves.
Survived by brother Michael Fettes Reeves, sons Kyle Birnie Reeves and Cayden Florence and daughter Katie Ann Reeves, as well as four granddaughters
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DAIGLE, Joseph Gordon - Passed away peacefully at his residence in Orillia, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in his 89th year.
Beloved husband of Rubena Daigle (nee Rose) for 68 years.
Loving father of Catherine Daigle – predeceased, Robert Daigle (Susan) and James Daigle (Sandra).
Cherished grandfather of Bronwyn, Adam and great-grandfather of Oscar and Elliott.
Gordon will be missed and lovingly remembered by his family and friends
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CALDERONE, Margaret Melvin (Bell) - Passed away on May 25, 2021 just shy of 92.
Margaret was predeceased by her parents Barbara and Ernest Bell, her Aunt Mame, her husband Tony of 63 years and her son David.
Surviving family are her cat Dusty, her daughter Barbara (Nathan), grandchildren Cari (Paul), David (Jody) and great-grandchildren Maggie and Benny.
Special thanks to cousins Johnny (Yanna) and Beth (Moe) for their help over the last years.
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de VRIES, Corina Margaret (nee COLEMAN) - Born on May 12, 1937, in Cape Town, South Africa, passed from this life on May 25, 2021, in Sooke, BC, Canada.
Beloved wife for over 60 years of the late Basil Ivor de Vries, sister of Elizabeth Camm, Valerie Bowers and the late Godfrey Coleman. Devoted mother of Nicolette, Johann, Elise, Mario, Joseph, Veronica and Francoise.
Loving grandmother of 17; adoring great-grandmother of 7; "Auntie 'Reen" to numerous adoring nieces and nephews in many corners of the globe.
A woman of steadfast faith, Corina tirelessly served humanity as a mother of seven, a teacher, a health care aide, a homemaker, and a friend and companion to many.
She will be fondly remembered for her great sense of humour, her fantastic "huiskos" meals, and countless gifts she lovingly crafted for others, especially those warm and comfy "granny" socks.
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HARTWELL, John Cass - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, age 96, at Runnymede Healthcare Centre.
Predeceased by his loving wife Anne, brother Leonard, sister-in-law Olga, nephew Paul, brother-in-law Murray, and parents John and Tania Hudyma.
Loving father of Gary (Jan), Eric, Alice (Peter), and Mark.
Dear grandfather of Zach (Cara), Stacey (Ian), Ben (Belle), Allan (Rachel), Katie and Jason.
Great-Grandpa John to Sage and Meadow.
Uncle to Bob, Karen (Mike), Kim, and brother-in-law to dear Elsie Gaziuk and friend to Elsie's brother Terry Mudry.
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MOWDER, Susan Heather - (2 March, 1943 – 24 May, 2021) -
Susan H. Mowder, devoted sister and best friend to Debi.
Predeceased by her brother David (Liz). Loving Aunt to Lindsay, Colin (Kirstyn), Adam, Leslie (Craig), Greg (Jody), and Jill (Brent).
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McKENZIE, Mary Wilena "We'We" (nee Donovan) - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of one of our family’s matriarchs, Wilena (We’We) McKenzie, who left this world on Monday May 24, 2021, in Toronto ON, just shy of her 83rd birthday, (June 3, 1938).
Beloved wife of the late Alexander "Bud" McKenzie. Predeceased by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. George Donovan and brother Richard.
Dear Sister to Georgina, Jody, Kay, and Eddie. Loved Aunt and Great-Aunt to numerous nieces and nephews and a dear friend to many.
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BLY, Elizabeth 'Lizzy' Louisa Grace - Elizabeth "Lizzy" Louisa Grace Bly passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Monday, May 24, 2021, at the age of 41.
Loving daughter of John and Joan Bly, Sister of Beverly Bly and the late John Bly (2011).
Cherished granddaughter of Grace Bly. Niece of Rosa Hassan (in Toronto), Alberta Burke (in Aruba), Vera Barriteau (in St. Vincent), many cousins in Canada, USA, UK and Aruba.
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HEFFORD, Richard - (1960 - 2021) - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Richard Joseph Hefford on Monday May 24, 2021.
Richard leaves behind his loving wife Debbie and two children.
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GLADDING, Christine 'Chris' Florence (nee Collett) – It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Christine (Chris) Gladding (nee Collett) on May 24, 2021 at her home in Toronto at the age of 73.
A beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She will be missed by her husband of 54 years, Wayne, her daughter Kim (Jason), her son Jeff (Lisa), her grandchildren Jocelyn and Coralie, her sister Mary Lou, and her sister-in-law Dorry.
She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends.
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BARREIRA, Maria Fatima - Passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021, with family by her side at Markham Stoufville Hospital at the age of 54.
Beloved wife of Antonio Da Cruz. Loving mother of Aurea Da Cruz (Tyler) & Antonio Da Cruz (Timpal).
Cherished grandmother of James, Jacob, Sophia, Philip, Alexander, Lucas & Liam.
Maria will be missed by many family members & friends.
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BROWNING, Edwina Jessie - It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Edwina on May 24, 2021 at her residence at the age of 76.
Together forever with her beloved parents Edwin and Edna Browning.
Beloved sister to Edwin (Royston) Browning.
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BELLISARIO, Rita - Rita Bellisario was born on November 15, 1935 in Sora, Frosinone, Italy and passed away on May 24, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 85 years.
Beloved wife of Angelo Bellisario. She is the loving mother of John (Anna), Max (Nancy), Anna (Tony Sinopoli), and Marcella (Romeo Raponi).
Cherished Nonna of Giancarlo (Irene), Amanda, Michael (Brittany), Davide, Vincenzo Sinopoli, Sophia Sinopoli and Gianna Raponi. She will be deeply missed by her brother Domenico Baldassarra.
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COULAS, Ronald - Peacefully at home on May 24, 2021 with family by his side.
Beloved husband and best friend of Bev. Loving father of Justin, Stacey, and son-in-law Michael. Adored Pappa of Nathan and Rachel.
Brother to Bernie and Jeen, Leonard and Dawn, Trudy, and the late PJ and Sal. A very special brother-in-law to Irwin and Bella. Caring uncle to many, and will be especially missed by nephew Corey and dear friend Naomi.
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GRAHAM, Helen Josepha (Gillis) -
Born November 7, 1943, Inverness County, Nova Scotia -
Died May 24, 2021, Toronto, Ontario
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother Helen Josepha Graham of Hawthorne in her 78th year. Helen passed away peacefully in her home, with family at her side, on May 24, 2021.
Born on November 7, 1943, in Inverness County, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late John S and Katie Eugene (MacIssac) Gillis, whom she adored. She took great pride and care of her father who passed away in 1962 in the family home in Hawthorne.
Helen was predeceased by her devoted husband, Alexander “Gillis” Graham of Judique, NS. They were married for 48 years and lived together in Toronto. Helen is survived by her loving sons, Roger (Monette), Burlington, ON, and Mark (Nadia), Barrie, ON, both of whom she was very proud of.
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MASTRANTONI, Francesca - Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday May 24, 2021. She was 90 years old.
Francesca was born on July 11, 1930 in Sora, Frosinone, Italy. Her parents were Giovanni Tomassi and Emilia Petrozzi.
She is predeceased by her brothers, Agostino and Donato.
She is survived by her sister Antonietta and brothers Antonio and Mario. She will be dearly missed by all her extended family.
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GOEGAN, Primo Giovanni 'Johnnie' - (1929 - 2021) - Passed away peacefully at William Osler Hospital (Etobicoke Campus) on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Beloved husband and best friend to Marion (nee McConnell). Loving father of Deborah, Thomas, Susan (Bill), Sandra (Brian) and special daughter-in-law, Louise. Precious Nonno to Lisa (Leo), Stacey, Derek (Julie), Rikki (Dan), Luke (Kristina), Nathan (Kate), Kristine (Braedon) and Carolyn. Treasured Bisnonno to Andrew, Owen, Evan Gianna, Jacob, Taylor and Parker.
Predeceased by twin baby brother Secondo, children infant twins Mary and Joseph. His wife Edith (Mcllwain), his parents –Bruno and Anna Goegan, brothers-Fiore, Louis, Peter and Tony and sisters Marguerita and Lena and his son Douglas.
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ELLIOTT, Cheryl Anne - July 15, 1949 – May 24, 2021
Cheryl passed away peacefully after a courageous and strong battle against cancer.
Cheryl was a mother beyond measure, wife, sister, friend and teacher.
She is survived by her children, Megan (Alex), Kate, Shaun, Ryan (Angie), grandchildren Chloe, Kiera and Kenzie and siblings, Suzanne (Peter), Allan and Ken (Anna).
From the day Cheryl arrived in this world, she lived life on her own terms.
Her generosity, humour and determined spirit touched the lives of many.
To know Cheryl was to love Cheryl. Cheryl will be fondly remembered and dearly missed.
Her legacy will live on in the lives of those she touched.
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GOOD, Robert M. - Passed away peacefully, with his loving wife, Lorraine (nee Lawrence), by his side on May 24, 2021.
He will be forever remembered as the youngest son of the late Mary and James.
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McSWAIN, Patricia "Trish" - After a long life, Patricia passed at Riverwood Senior Living, Alliston, on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Patricia will be greatly missed by her daughter, Lois (Tom) Marsh of Everett, Ontario.
Patricia was predeceased by her husband, George and her son, Stephen.
Patricia is survived by her grandchildren, Terry (Darelle) of Guelph, Hope (Myles Fynn- Aggrey) of Milton, Stevie (Fanny) of Toronto, William Marsh of Gilford, and Brandon (Belle-Grass) Marsh of Everett; and great-grandchildren, Ruby, Nixon and Lyric.
Special thank you to the nurses, PSWs and staff at Riverwood Senior Living
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TRIMBLE, Carol Mary Dianne - 1943 - 2021 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Carol, at Georgetown Hospital, in the early hours of Monday, May 24, 2021.
Beloved wife of Ronald Robert Trimble and mother of Shawn and Cindy.
Dear sister of the late Margaret Haslam, Brian Mann and Jack Mann.
Loving daughter of the late Catherine Margaret McLeod (nee McDowell) and Walter Egerton McLeod.
We take great comfort in knowing that she has been reunited with her family.
Carol was the most giving and caring person that you would ever meet.
She always placed her family's needs ahead of her own. She inspired everyone with her compassion and strength every day of her life.
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TOALDO, Joseph Giuseppe - February 17, 1936 – May 24, 2021
God called Joseph peacefully, on May 24, 2021, at the age of 85.
He will be reunited with his loving and devoted partner Stuart Nichol, his parents and predeceased siblings.
Loving brother to 4 surviving siblings, John (Emilia), Carmela (the late Mario), Alfredo (Maria) and Pompeo.
He will be held dearly in the hearts of all his nieces, nephews and many friends.
Memories of his loving and caring ways will live in our hearts forever.
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