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McLEAN, Lora Eliozabeth - June 2, 1966 - May 8, 2021
Lora passed away peacefully on May 8, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer.
She is survived by her partner David Adams, sister Cathy, brother Blake and nephew Dakota.
Her many friends in Toronto and Bancroft, where she recently retired, miss her dearly.
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WILKINS, Paul - (1974 - 2021) - Paul Wilkins has sadly and unexpectedly passed away on May 7th, 2021.
He is predeceased by his parents Gordenia Genoe and William Wilkins, and his step-father Michael Shea.
Beloved father to Matthew Bronn, Dylan Maher-Wilkins, Melanie Maher-Wilkins and Brenden Maher-Wilkins. Uncle to many nephews and nieces, and a good friend to many.
He was a very loyal man and friend to many and would go the distance for all those he loved. He will be missed to infinity and beyond by his love of his life Tina and ditto for her.
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BURIC, Doreen Nettie - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Buric (nee Nelson). She passed away peacefully at the Westburn Manor in Etobicoke in the early morning hours of Friday May 7, 2021 at the age of 85 years.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband ‘Jeronim’ of 63 years.
She was a beloved mother of her two recently deceased sons Peter and Johnny Buric. Nanna will be sadly missed by her 2 grandsons ‘Shawn & Kevin’ and her friends and family.
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COLAIACOVO, Pietrina (nee Silvestri) - (1940 - 2021) - Surrounded by her family, Pietrina Colaiacovo (nee Silvestri) passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2021 after a brief illness.
Born on June 29, 1940 in Pratola Peligna, Prov. Aquila, Abruzzo Italy, she sailed to Canada in 1959 to begin her married life, family and work. She was a loving and devoted sister, mother and nonna whose main focus was her family, and a caring and thoughtful friend to all who knew her in Canada and in Italy.
She was predeceased by her parents, Giuseppe Silvestri and Marietta Petrella, husband Ettore and her grandson Stephen. She leaves behind her daughters Doris (Keith) and Noria, son Pelino (Joanne) and six grandchildren - Katherine, Julia, Scott, Jeremy, Max and Julian.
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MORAIS, Joao Antonio 'Tony' - Tony passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the age of 57, with loved ones by his side.
Son of Manuel and Maria Morais. Survived by his son, Bruno (Jessica) and daughter, Samantha.
Dear brother of Alda Morais (Manuel). Antonio will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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FORRESTER, Jane Margaret - December 31, 1932 - May 7, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Jane Forrester on Friday May 7th, 2021, at the age of 88.
She is the beloved wife of the late Ron Charles Forrester and sister of deceased Alison Appleyard. She is survived by her children Michele Forrester-Morgan, Michael Charles Forrester and grandchildren Jacquelin Rae Morgan and Melody Paige Morgan.
She started her career as a teacher in Leaside, Toronto but spent most of her teaching years in York Region Board of Education while raising her children and completing her Bachelor of Education from York University.
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BISHOP, Audrey 'Noreen' (nee Crocker) - Audrey Noreen Bishop (nee Crocker), known as Dr. Crocker professionally and Noreen in her personal life, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday May 7, 2021 in her 93rd year.
Predeceased by her husband, Rev. Neville Bishop, loving Mother of Elizabeth (Jeff) Leblanc and Tim (Tara) Bishop and Grandmother to Mark and Rachael Leblanc and Jack, Dylan, Zoe, Charlie and Sadie Noreen Bishop. Noreen will be greatly missed by her family and loved ones.
Noreen was born to Alex and Valetta Crocker in Mt. Dennis (now Toronto) in 1928. She graduated from University of Toronto 1952 and set up shop as a Family Physician. She joined Northwestern General Hospital when the doors opened and continued practicing her love of medicine, in one form or another, for over 68 years through to March 2021.
In her work as an Obstetrician, she delivered literally generations of babies for some families.
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MILANI, Paul - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Paul Milani on May 7th, 2021 at the age of 65.
He was the loving husband of Lili and the proud father of Stephanie (Chris) and cherished grampa of Justin.
He is survived by his brothers Tom and Mike and predeceased by his parents John and Rita Milani. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
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MORRIS, Sylvester Wilesley - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7th, 2021 at the age 91 in his home in Scarborough, Ontario.
Sylvester Wilesley Morris was born in Somerton District Street, St James, Jamaica, on May 28, 1929 and was the fourth of 11 children born to Alfred Morris and Florence Amanda Heinz.
Sylvester is survived by his wife Daisy Morris (nee Buchanan), his daughters Carolyn Morris-Walker and Tracy Dixon.
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ARDUINI, Anna - Anna Arduini passed away peacefully at her home on May 7, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
The beloved and devoted wife of 43 years to Silvano Arduini, a loving and proud mom to her children Matthew (Lisa) Arduini and Laura (Luigi) Formica, and the cherished nonna to Mark and newly arrived Luca.
She will be missed by her sisters Lilian and Sylvia and many nieces and nephews, and extended family in Toronto, Rome, and Ottawa.
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RUM, Faith – On Friday, May 7, 2021 at North York General Hospital.
Faith Rum, beloved wife of the late Ben. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Isabelle Rumm, and Wendy and Rick Wachter.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jeanette and the late Jack Goldman, and the late Ben and Esther Sword.
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STEPHEN, Elizabeth - (Born November 22, 1926 - Departed May 7, 2021) -
On the morning of May 7th, 2021, Elizabeth Stephen passed away peacefully while sleeping in her home in Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada.
She was born on November 22, 1926 in Sri Lanka. She was the daughter of Solomon and Agnes Chelliah, beloved wife of late Mark Stephen and sister of Alagurasa, Selvam, Nicholas, Dominic, Ratnasingam and Christopher.
She leaves behind five daughters: Santha (Jayaseeli), Suba (Christine), Suganthy (Florence), Bubby (Carmel), and Rajam (Lima) and her sons-in-law late Joseph, late Mahendran, Ashraff, Raj (Justin) and Dinesh.
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PETERKIN, Yvonne Joyce - Yvonne Joyce Peterkin, 71, of Scarborough, Ontario passed away peacefully at 5:15 a.m., Friday, May 7, 2021, at Scarborough General Hospital.
Yvonne was born in Vaughsfield, St. James, Jamaica on February 21, 1950. She worked for 35 years at the Salvation Army as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, cooking, and hanging with her friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents Reynold & Enid Peterkin, Wellesley, Glenn, Deloris, and Cecil Peterkin.
She is survived by her children Sophia Bailey, Reynold Douglas & Wayde Salmon.
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SOTO, Abelardo - With great sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Abelardo Soto announces the unexpected passing of a beloved husband, father and Tata on Friday May 7, 2021 at the age of 59.
Forever in the heart of his loving and devoted wife, Maria.
Loving father to Joseph, Christopher (Melanie), Natalie (Luis), Tracy (Leon), Sebastian and Abel.
Beloved Tata to Jocelyn, Valerie, David, Mariella, Sofia, Katalina and Nathaniel.
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BONDAR, Helen - On Friday, May 7, 2021, Helen passed away peacefully at Sakura House Hospice in Woodstock, Ontario, surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.
Predeceased by her husband Jerry in 2004, Helen will be remembered as a loving mother and mother-in-law to Michael and Sue, and J. and Nicole.
She was a cherished Bubbie to Joshua and Abby, who were the lights of her life and had a special relationship with their mother, Kaylyn.
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FREWEN, Robert "Stephen" - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen on May 7, 2021.
Loving husband of 45 years to Diane, and adored father to Christine (Trent Praski) and Mary.
He was also a proud grandfather to Aiden (Praski).
He was a much loved brother to Angela O'Coin (Bernie) and their children known as "the kids" Jason (Livia) Stephanie, Chris (Jaime), Laura O'Coin.
Older and loving brother to Dr. Tim Frewen (Valerie) and loved uncle to Paul (Kim), Patricia (Andrew), Steven and Matthew.
Born in England in 1944 to parents Anthony Frewen and Anne (Owens) and immigrated to Canada in 1952.
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TEODOR, Dan - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dan (63) on Friday May 7, 2021 following a brave fight with cancer.
He will be missed immensely by his wife Mariana, his daughter Ioana, sister Cristina, mother-in-law Eugenia, all of his friends and colleagues.
Dan loved travelling with his wife and exploring new places.
On a sunny day he would have been either going out for long walks with his dog, or gardening in the backyard.
He really loved his flowers especially the roses and the morning glory.
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COLLINS, William - Peacefully at Toronto Western Hospital on May 7, 2021.
Predeceased by his parents William F. and Lillian Collins and sister Marion Barker.
Uncle to Brian and Wayne Barker and their families.
Bill served as an Anglican priest in several parishes in southern Ontario and in Caraccas, Venezuela.
On his return to Canada in 1971, Bill joined Ontario Probation & Parole until his retirement.
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DEVIN, Nadine (Morrison) - Peacefully and suddenly on Friday, May 7, 2021 her 54th birthday, Nadine passed away in her hometown of Richmond Hill at her place of birth, Mackenzie Health (formerly York Central) after a brief but fighting battle with coronavirus.
Nadine leaves behind her husband Wayne of 30 years, daughters Krystal age 28, (José Maria) and Madison age 15.
Younger sister Natasha (Bertram), parents Nancy and Marvin Morrison, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and family friends.
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BROWNE, Ethel Eileen - January 8, 1926 - May 7, 2021
Eileen is forever with the Lord, after passing away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital.
She worked at Toronto City Mission for twenty years, and Scott Mission for eight years, dedicating her life to the Lord in service to others.
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HEUGHAN, Brian - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Brian Alexander Heughan, at the age of 61, on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Toronto Western Hospital.
Brian was the youngest son of Jim and Colleen Heughan.
Brian was much-loved and will be greatly missed by his brother Robert (Francine Ouimet), his nephew and niece, William and Emily, his cousin, Peter Gorrell (Gena), the Ouimet family, Sam Totah, his mentor and friend at the Coda Health organization, and the staff and his friends at the Vita Community Living Services where he resided.
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STANTON, Doreen Lilian - Very sad to announce the passing of Doreen of Toronto on Friday, May 7, 2021 in her 97th year.
She was the widow of the late Albert Edward Stanton.
Doreen is survived by her loving niece, Barbara Gilbert (Jim) and great niece of Alison Pitman (Dan) and Jennifer Maynard (Alex).
She will also be missed by her cousins, Marjorie Fisher and family, and Joyce Veishlow and family and many friends.
Predeceased by her sister, Audrey, and brother, Peter Gilbert.
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LAING, Valrine 'Val' Patricia (Thorpe) - Born in Saint James, Jamaica on July 31, 1959, was called home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2021.
Val leaves behind a host of family and friends who miss her dearly and will forever cherish the special moments spent with her in person and in conversation.
Among her loved ones are her daughter Karren (aka Taneish) and husband David, her son Eldon (aka Chase), and her grandchildren Kailey, Matthew, Ashley, Tahlia, and Savannah.
She is also survived by siblings Sandra, Charmaine (aka Charm), Ann-Marie (aka Mitsy), Garey (aka Leo), Dwight (aka Leroy), Andrew, and Herman (aka Lynval) as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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BROWNE, Rita Louise (nee GILBERT) - February 9, 1925 - May 7, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Louise Browne in her 97th year.
Just one week after the loss of her beloved husband of 70 years, Dr. Alfred Francis Browne (Frank).
Rita passed away peacefully at her home in North York surrounded by the love of her family.
Rita, beloved wife of the late Frank.
Loving mother to Paul, Peter, Catherine (Peter), Patrick (Elizabeth), Teresa (Jim). Predeceased by son Michael and daughter Margaret.
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MILBURN, Allison Eleanor (Bilton) - Allison died on May 7, 2021 at the age of 89 after a long illness.
Beloved wife of Thomas Milburn for over 65 years.
Mother of Susan (Steve Hopwood), Margaret (Steven Moser) and Ann (Pete Nicholls); grandmother of Emma Hopwood and Abigail Moser.
Predeceased by her sister-in-law, Mary Beaton (nee Milburn).
Survived by her sister, Madeline Wright and brother-in-law, Cam Beaton; nieces, Barb Beaton and Jane Milburn; nephews, Bill Wright and Tom Milburn.- Details
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BREEN, Ian David - Suddenly on Friday, May 7, 2021, at the age of 41 years.
Beloved son of Rosalie and the late Guy Breen.
Dear brother of Melissa (Enzo), Paul, John, Guy (Sonia), Brad, Corinne (Mark), and Kim (Randy).
Loving uncle of Dion, Jacob, Rachelle, Levi, Guy Jr., Lindsay, Cassandra, Arren, Natalie, Adam, Dallas, Eddie, Sydney, Harley, Jersey, and Cheyenne.
Ian will be greatly missed by best friends Enzo, Paulo and Ron.
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