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FARQUHARSON, Robert 'Bob' - Passed away April 10, 2021, his wife Anne at his side and surrounded by family, in spirit if not in person.
Bob lived a full life and was engaged and eager to explore its possibilities right to the end of his 98 years.
Bob was born in Gleichen, Alberta and grew up in Delia.
He joined the war effort in 1941 and flew for the 435 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force in Burma, transporting supplies to the troops behind enemy lines.
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ARMSON, Erling James Talbot 1956 – 2021
It is with much sadness that his family announces the sudden passing at his home in Kingston on Saturday, April 10, 2021.
He was predeceased by his mother Harriett Armson (nee Coltham).
Taken away much too soon from his wife Patricia, and children, Miranda (Mitchell Smith) and Matthew and his father Kenneth Armson.
Erling grew up in Toronto and attended the University of Guelph where he graduated in wildlife biology.
He was well known in his career as a biologist with Ducks Unlimited Ontario based in their Kingston office. He was a respected Conservation Enthusiast.
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HARVEY, Bettina (nee DAVIES) - Passed away peacefully at age 97 on April 10, 2021, at Markham Stouffville Hospital, from complications brought on by heart failure.
Loving life partner to her late husband Albert Harvey. Survived by her Son, Neale, his wife Tracy, and their son Nathanial, from Richmond Hill.
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KING, George - Peacefully, on April 10, 2021, at the Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg, Ontario.
Born on December 19, 1934, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to the late Robert George King and Sophie Arlow.
Predeceased by his siblings Alec and Betty.
Survived by his beloved wife Lynda (née Heard) and his brother James. He raised three loved children, Alyson, Andrew and Eileen.
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URABE, Timothy Kazuo - May 28, 1955 - April 10, 2021
Passed away suddenly, on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in his 66th year.
Tim will be deeply missed by his fiancée, Florita, daughter Kate, son-in-law Alvin and his cousins, aunts and uncles.
Predeceased by his brother Tom (1955), father Frederick Y. (1961) and mother Gertrude (2016).
Cremation taking place on April 17, 2021 and Memorial Service to be held at a later date.
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DALLAWAY, Cyril - A father, brother, uncle and grandfather of many has passed away due to natural causes surrounded by his loved ones on April 10, 2021.
Cyril Dallaway, 86, was born on February 15th, 1935 to deceased parents, Richard Dallaway and Sylvia Dallaway of Trinidad and Tobago.
Cyril Dallaway grew up in St. James, Port of Spain, Trinidad, he attended Mt. Lambert Boys RC School. He loved cricket and fishing with his father on his fish boat.
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GRAHAM, Donald I.F. - Don passed away peacefully, on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at age 90.
Predeceased by his wife, Esther, with whom he spent 49 wonderful years.
Don is survived by son, Tony (Alice), his cherished grandchildren, Hayley, Mitchell and his sister, Sandy.
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O'BRIEN, Robert William Albert - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Scarborough General Birchmount Campus after a long struggle with Parkinson/Alzheimer disease.
He was 83 years old.
Robert leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Marion; his adoring children Jeffrey O’Brien (Tracey) and Janine Prentice (Scott); and three wonderful granddaughters, Mikaela, Hana and Hailee.
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SIMONE, Giovanni 'John' - (1931 - 2021) - It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Mr. John Simone on April 9, 2021 at his home with his family at his side.
John worked hard throughout his life to create better opportunities for his family. As a young immigrant to this country he took on many challenges in his life. After living in this country for a few short years through shear determination and hard work he started his own company Dranco Construction.
John was born in Pescosolido, Frosinone,. Italy on Jan 3, 1931. He was the youngest of 8 children born to Cristina and Domenico Simone. He immigrated to Canada in 1954 and lived together with his brother’s family and soon started to work in the construction industry.
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MANTZUKIS, Politimi (nee Manou) - (October 28, 1942 – April 9, 2021) - It is with deep sorrow that the family of Politimi Mantzukis announces her passing. Politimi passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Peter, son Terry and his wife Nicole, daughter Dimitra and her husband Luis Pacheco, and the loves of her life, her grandchildren, Cristina, Lazarus, Victoria and Eleni.
Politimi was the oldest daughter born to Dimitrios and Victoria in Drosopigi, Florina, Greece. She is also survived by her sister Vasso in Greece and her brothers Christos and Theofani in Rochester and their families, predeceased by her brother Niko.
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EFFAH, Roseline Akosua Okwaa Arhin - (February 28, 1956 – April 9, 2021)
When peace like a river attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul
The late Mrs. Roseline Akosua Okwaa Effah affectionately called “Awo” by her father, was born on 28th of February, 1956 to Opanin Samuel Kwame Amoama Effah of Begoro in the Eastern Region and Obaapanin Comfort Asabea Effah of Larteh Akuapem all of blessed memory. She was baptized into the Anglican Church in the year 31st May, 1956. Roseline was fourth among the six siblings and was the most loving and adorable child amongst them all.
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FORBERG, Syma - On Friday, April 9, 2021.
Syma Forberg, beloved wife of the late David Forberg.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Joe and Gail Forberg, Honey and Larry Silverberg, Esther and Albert Michaels, and Billy Forberg.
Her seven siblings all perished in the Holocaust.
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COHEN, Eleanor - On Friday, April 9, 2021.
Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Lisa and David Rogers, Denise and Jeff Swartz, and Tami and Adam Tolkin.
Loving grandmother of Erin and Jeff, Lindsay and Dayvid, Danielle and Trevor, Jonathan and Jessica, Brandon, Rachel, Matthew, Jacob, Joshua, Noah and great- granddaughters Jaime, Casey and Abby.
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LEVY, Nelly - On Friday, April 9, 2021.
Nelly Levy, beloved wife of the late Mordechay Levy.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Rebecca Abrams, Simy and Daniel Gruner, Moshe and Kathia Benzaquen, and the late Aaron Benzaquen.
Devoted grandmother of Rosie, Maurice, Grace, Ady and Adam, Lior and Josh, Gabriel and Hayley, Mordechay and Laura, Daniella, Jonathan, Eytan, and Yigal.
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ANKER, Audrey Janet - Peacefully at home on April 9, 2021 at the age of 85.
Beloved wife of the late Theodore John Anker.
She will be greatly missed by her 2 children, Stephen (Catherine) and devoted daughter, Cathy.
Wonderful grandmother of Christine and Andrew (Sarah).
Proud great grandmother of Auston and Avery.
Loving aunt of Derek, Heather, Laurel, and Alysa.
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HERNANDEZ, Antonio Aguila - 1946-2021 - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Antonio on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Scarborough Centenary Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 74.
Beloved husband of Emelita.
Loving father of Edna (Crispulo), Eva (Nathaniel), Nino (Racquel) and Melvin (Janica).
Grandfather to Jeremiah, Jarred, Carl, Ethan, Patrick, Justin, Zyna, Xavier and Aryiel.
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ABBEY, Myrna (Friedman) - It is with a mixture of deep sadness and yet the most heartfelt gratitude for a life well lived that we advise of the passing of Myrna Abbey on Friday, April 9, 2021, in Westmount, Quebec.
Born in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario on July 31, 1931.
Devoted wife of the late Stanley Abbey.
Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Tracey Abbey and Allan Greenblatt, Philip Abbey and Tina Landsman, Mitchell and Naomi.
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ACKLAND, May Elizabeth - Passed away peacefully, pain free, with family near, after a short illness, on Friday, April 9, 2021.
She was a loyal loving mother whose main focus was her family.
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HOCH, John - March 8, 1936 - March 29, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Hoch.
He leaves to mourn his loving wife Ruby, his daughters Linda, Karen and Krista and grandchildren, Scott, Dana, Gabe, Steven, Julia, Sara, Natalia, Laura and great-granddaughter Lily.
John will be greatly missed by numerous family and friends especially those at Scarlet Park and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 345 where he was a member for 33 years and was awarded a Life Membership in 2018.
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SMYTH, James Alexander - A man of many passions, great enthusiasm, and with a genuine love of life, Jim died peacefully at his home on April 9, 2021 almost two years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body dementia.
True to his nature, Jim remained positive to the end.
Born in Kingston, Ontario on October 7, 1947, Jim was the devoted and loving husband of Mary (nee McIntyre) for 47 years, the proud and supportive father to Andrew (Amanda nee Mason) and Alex (Deborah Surtees).
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NAJJAR, George - 1933 - 2021 - Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on April 9, 2021.
You are SO PRECIOUS to us.
Your passing has left a huge void in our hearts and lives.
You loved us sacrificially, gave of yourself generously, and took enormous pleasure in taking care of your family.
Even in your suffering you were always thinking of others and putting everyone ahead of yourself.
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SLAGHT, Gwen (nee OTWAY) - It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gwen Slaght, at the age of 79, on April 9, 2021.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Willie (Bill) Slaght, Gwen was the cherished mother of Janice, Patricia (Carl) and Michael (Tammy).
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LITTLE, Margaret Isabel (MacLean) - Passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021, surrounded by her four loving sons. She was 96.
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 70 years, Wallace Little, and survived by her sons John (Carol), Tom (Pat), Robert (Linda), James (Linda), her grandchildren Anna (Nao), Alexandra, James, Christopher, Katherine (Alex), Stephen, Alison (John), Derek, Peter, Danielle, Ryan and great-grandchildren Charles, Hannah, Max and Aaron.
Born in Alliston on March 28, 1925, the only child of the late Ralph Alexander Charles MacLean, KC, and Sarah Isabel Mitchell MacLean, she attended the University of Toronto where she studied Greek and Latin.
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SMITH, Dale Donald - Passed away unexpectedly at his home in Toronto, on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the age of 81 years.
He was the loving father of Richard Smith (Christine MacLachlan), and Keri Chong.
Dale was the cherished grandfather of Quentin, Callum and Cecilia.
He is survived by Jean Smith, his brother Derek and by his sisters Karen and Debbie. Cremation has taken place.
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OSTRANDER, Jeanette Marie - Peacefully passed at her home in Barrie with her daughter, Paula by her side on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the age of 63 years.
Beloved wife of the late Raymond Bacchiochi.
Loving mother of Paula Bacchiochi Ostrander.
Cherished daughter of Ross and the late May Ostrander.
Dear siblings Margaret Ostrander, Ross (Linda) Ostrander and Linda (Ostrander) (Brook) Martin.
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ARCAND, Lorraine Marguerite (O’Donnell) - The Arcand, Harding, Van Bauwel and O’Donnell families are saddened to announce the passing of Lorraine Arcand, who died peacefully at home, on Friday, April 9, 2021.
Lorraine was born in Toronto, daughter of Alice Talbot and John O’Donnell, on November 19, 1934. She was the sole sister amongst five brothers: John, Francis, Billie, Norman and Wayne.
Lorraine was raised by her mother Alice and by her beloved Aunt Winifred and Uncle Thomas Craton.
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