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POLLACK, Eli 'Red' - Red passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2021 surrounded by his family, shortly after his 90th birthday.
Beloved husband and best friend of Shirley for over 62 years.
Loving and devoted father of Gayla and Ken, Linda and Nicholas, and Jamie and Jennifer.
Cherished Zaidy to Jordan, Benjamin, Julie, Joshua and Lauren.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of Eva and Sam Davidson and David Burris.
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HYLAND, Margaret (Wilson) - March 21, 1923 - May 18, 2021 - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Margaret Hyland on May 18, 2021 in her 99th year.
Predeceased by her husband Bruce of 63 years.
Loving mother to Jacqui (Ron), Douglas (Elizabeth) and Michael (Cecilia).
Dear grandmother to Jamie (Jennifer), CJ (Nicole), John (Jessica), Kelly (Justin), Hunter, Cynthia (Mike), Stephen, Taylor and Makenna.
Proud great-grandmother to Gavin, Blake, Harper, Milo, Jagger and Colton.
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BILECKI, Carrie (Greenwood) - 1924-2021 - Carrie passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Scarborough Retirement Residence in her 98th year.
Carrie, beloved wife of the late Frank Bilecki, will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all of her nieces, nephews and extended family.
Orphaned at a young age with her siblings, she became fiercely independent and self-sufficient.
She purchased her first home by herself where she resided independently until her 95th year.
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DUBEAU, Lorne Morris - 1928 - 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lorne, who died peacefully on May 18, 2021, one day after his 93rd birthday.
Lorne will be dearly missed by Rita, his wife of 74 years.
Born in Penetanguishene, May 17, 1928, he was the last surviving child of 12 siblings.
At a young age, he moved to Toronto and prospered.
He met Rita while working at St. Mike's Hospital, as paper boy; they fell in love and at a young age were married.
Together they had nine children, losing 2 as babies and raising 7. Their oldest child Carol Anne passed away earlier this year.
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BERNS, David Gerald - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Gerald Berns on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at age 83 following a lengthy illness.
David was a fighter to the end, and then when he was ready, he passed away peacefully.
Devoted husband of Sandra of 61 years, beloved father and father-in-law to Bradley and Marla Berns, Jason and Donna Berns, Trevor and Debbie Berns and Marla and Bill Toulis.
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RICE, Jean (Izzard) - Peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital on May 18, 2021 in her 100th year.
Wife of the late A. Churchill Rice. Mother to Graeme. Aunt to several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her siblings Weldon, Gordon, Mildred, Ronald, Aubrey, Gloria, Jack, and Patricia.
Born in Saint John N.B., she moved to Toronto in 1945 and worked for several years at Queen’s Park.
She was a loving mother, a dedicated worker, and a good friend to many.
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FONG, Lai Fong - It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lai Fong Fong on May 18, 2021 in Richmond Hill, Ontario at the age of 92.
Lai Fong was predeceased by her husband, Lan Yuk Fong, in 1999 and daughter Faye Chow.
Lai Fong is survived by her brothers, Man Tin Kwan (Richmond Hill) and Hoi Quan (Winnipeg), sisters, Li Juan (Vancouver) and Li Lian (China), her children Hing Hin Fong (Jenny), Chi (Wanda), Bik Yuk, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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BANZON, Rosita Antoque - Passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
Rose born to parents Maria Flores and Juanito Antoque on November 23, 1933 on a small coastal town of Toboso, Negros Occidental, Philippines. She is the oldest of three girls.
Rose or Rosing, as she is fondly called by her friends and relatives, spent her early education in a small town and went to a boarding school during her teens.
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HAMEL, Yvette (nee LEBLANC) - Passed away peacefully, in Burlington on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the age of 90.
Beloved wife of the late Guy Hamel for 59 years. Loving mother of Suzanne (Tom Reilly), Louise (Jim Stacy), Marc (Patricia Ciprietti), Michelle (Kevin Hinchey), and Paul (Ruth Anne Creighton).
Born in St. Anselme, NB, she studied to be a nurse and was an accounting administrator at Sears and owner of a window manufacturing company.
She was an active community volunteer and longtime resident of Mississauga. Proud Mèmère of Adrian, Blake, Jasmine, Emily, Zachary, J. T., Nicole, Hannah, Hayley, Gabrielle, Luc, Natalie and Matthew.
Cherished great-grandmother of four. Dear sister of Germaine Goguen (George) and Lucille LeBlanc; and sister-in-law of Roger and Louise Hamel. Yvette's strong presence and wit will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
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JACKSON, Lawrence "Larry" - Retired Toronto Police Officer
51 Division Passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the age of 77.
Son of the late Jack and Florence Jackson.
Brother to Robert (Marilyn), Marilou (Gilbert DeMaeyer) and Lee (Lynne) Jackson.
Father of five children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
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MULCAHY, Lucille Dorothy - Lucille Dorothy Mulcahy, otherwise known as "Sue", was born on March 14, 1921, in Orillia.
She lived all of her life in Orillia and was such an inspiration to so many.
Sue went from being a receptionist/typist to running her own real estate and insurance company from 1972 until her retirement in 1997.
After being an advisor for women's employment at the Orillia National Employment Service office, Sue joined the family real estate and insurance business with her father in 1954.
She took the business over on her father's death in 1972.
Sue was the first female insurance broker in Orillia and one of the first female real estate agents in Orillia. She became the first female president of the Orillia and District Real Estate Board in 1968. Sue was a member of Orillia town council in 1963 and 1964.
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PANAVAS, Regina (Gina) (nee STANAITIS) - Regina (Gina) Panavas, born November 3, 1955.
Gina died peacefully at home in the loving embrace of her husband, Mik Panavas, and her three children Alisha, Alex, and Jake.
Gina was a longtime Hamilton resident, attending Cathedral High School and McMaster University.
She fell in love with her husband of 41 years, first living with him in Winnipeg.
Gina then transitioned from businessperson to devoted mother 4 years later, returning to Hamilton where she raised three beautiful children.
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PETRIE, William Vincent - August 5, 1923 - May 18, 2021
William (Bill) passed away at the Mississauga Trillium Hospital, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the age of 97.
Beloved husband of late Dorothy.
Loving father of Scott (Linda), Bob (Herma), Diane, Gordon (predeceased) (Susan), and David (Maryellen).
Proud grandfather of Jordan (Ferrin), Adam, Sean, Alison, Bryan, David (Nicole), Julie, Rachel (Tyler) and Stephanie. Caring great-grandfather of Briar, Everett, Ridley, Leyton and Sloane.
Bill was a hard-working man with immense generosity and high ambition.
He was born in Toronto, youngest of four siblings Bert, Ernie and Peter.
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WEIR, John Micheal - Unexpectedly, but peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in his 81st year.
Beloved and devoted husband of 56 years to Linda (nee Sharpe), forever her “Johnny Boy”.
Loving Father and “Pops” to Mike, Jeff (Colleen), Mark (Natalie).
Very proud Papa to Tyler, Joshua, and Nathan.
Now re-united with his parents Hugh and Veronica (Kelly), siblings Marie (Martin), Val, and Paul. Survived by his sister Joan (McCullagh) and brothers Joe and Dan.Brother-in-law to Donna Jordan, Pat Murchie, Jim Sharpe (Karin) and Theresa Newell (John).
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STUART, Edith 'Eve' Mary - With great sadness we announce the death of Edith on May 18, 2021 after a short illness.
She was a very dear Mum, Grandma, and Nan, and a loved and loyal friend, and she is so much missed by us all.
We thank the excellent team at Mount Sinai hospital for their great care of Eve in recent weeks, and all the wonderful staff at Meighen Manor, who made Eve’s final days so happy.
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BELL, Bruce Rogers - Passed away peacefully, on May 18, 2021, at the age of 75.
Loving father of Jennifer (Matti), Andrew (Dannielle) and Michael (Beata) and grandfather to Aleksander, Cameron and Chloe.
Dear brother of Marlaine Watson and Stephen Bell.
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CARTWRIGHT, James Barry - 1945 - 2021
It is with profound heartache and sadness that we announce the passing of James Barry Cartwright in Oakville on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in his 75th year, after losing his battle with cancer.
Born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1945, Barry leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Angela, and his 3 sons, Philip (Kristina), Michael and David.
Barry will be deeply missed by his loving grandkids Lucy, Peter, Audrey, Charlie, Rebecca and Jillian.
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ALLBRIGHT, Charles Gordon Windsor Allbright - 71, of Toronto, Ontario, left us peacefully on, May 18, 2021, following a stroke.
He will be forever loved and forever remembered.
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PARK, Jong-Kap (John) - Jong-Kap (John) Park passed away peacefully at Hospice in Leamington on May 18, 2021 from lung cancer.
John was born in North Korea in 1942, escaped to South Korea, and immigrated to Toronto in the late 1960's.
Within a year, he became Foreman at Domglas in Brampton and started dating the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen, Kyung-Ja (Kay).
John had a fearless entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic.
From Becker's in downtown Toronto, to Allan Gardens Grocery, a flower shop in Kensington Market, Finesse Cleaners, and Cornerstone Cafe (formerly Palm Trees Donut Cafe) in Guildwood, John's final labour of love.
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ALEXIOU, Nicolas 'Nick' - Nicolas (Nick) Alexiou, born June 15, 1928 in Armensko, Greece, passed away on May 17, 2021 after a short illness at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto.
Loving and much-loved father to Sophie, Eileen and Nickey (James Housego), Nick led a long and eventful life thanks to his curiosity, his tenacity and his incredible spirit.
Predeceased by his wife Eleny, his brother Angelo and his parents George and Maria, his love and memory of them never wavered.
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RETELJ, Alojz - Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 17th, 2021 at Trillium Health Centre at the age of 79 years.
Survived by his beloved wife Dragomira and his daughters Julia Kaluza, Renata Ottaviano (Gino) and Darinka Kaluza.
Proud grandpa to Ashely, Jordan, Jessica, Mariah, Emma, Ethan and Tessa. Dear brother to Miha (Milica), Rudy and his family and Joza.
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SPEK, Elisabeth 'Beppie' (nee van Hove) - It is with great sadness that we announce of the passing of Elisabeth “Beppie” Spek at her home on 17 May, 2021 at the age of 89.
Born in Leiden, The Netherlands, Elisabeth arrived in Canada with Nicolaas, her beloved husband of 67 years, in May 1954.
Cherished mother to Alice Jane and Nicolaas Jr (Maha) and grandmother to Eric, Tatiana, and Jason (Mykenna).
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FAJARDO, Edwardo 'Ed' - With heavy hearts, the family of Edwardo Fajardo announces his passing on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the age of 71.
Edwardo Fajardo, known as “Ed,” was the son of the late Concepcion Bologa and Tiburcio Fajardo.
Husband of Zenaida; father of Edward, Jaimie, Jennifer and Edzen; brother of Myrna, Alfredo and Lolita.
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McTEAGUE, Bridget Mary - (February 8th, 1933 - May 17th, 2021) - With sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother “Breda” in her 89th year.
Loving wife of late James “Jim” McTeague (1995). Loving mother of Patrick (Joy), Marjorie (George), George and John, adored Gran of David (Sheryl), Keila, Aidan, James, Cleo, Liam & Lena and GreatGran to Leia.
Predeceased by her parents, George & Margaret Church, her siblings Michael, Helen, Marjorie, Joan, David, Fintan and Ben. Deeply missed by her brothers Patrick, Dan, George and John, sister-in-law Margaret (Peg) and brother-in-law Sean, extended family and numerous dear friends.
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BAIOCCHI, Gualtiero - With great sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Gualtiero Baiocchi announces his passing on Monday May 17, 2021, at the golden age of 88.
He was born in Fano Rosciano, Pescara Italy to Domenic and Elvira Baiocchi.
Beloved and devoted husband to Giuseppina. Loving father to Donna (Ben) and Diane (Fraser). Proud Nonno to Mathieu, Alyssia, Emily, Evan and Chloe.
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GOODMAN, Eve - February 4, 1923 - May 17, 2021. Eve passed away at home with her entire family by her bedside. She was rarely sick and never complained.
She was always beautiful and dignified in her lifetime. She was very courageous when she had to be.
She leaves her children and spouses Michael (Wendy), the late Jeff and (Sindy), and Randy (Shelley), along with eight grandchildren, Emily (Jordan), David (Jessica), Jamie, Richard, Nicole, Sara, Adam, Ryan, and four great grandchildren, Ben, Leo, Jack, and Charlie.
Dear sister of Ruth Nichols, and the late Anne Weisman, and the late Sam Nichols.
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