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PLAXTON, George - George died at Highview Residence on April 24, 2024, supported by family and wonderful caregivers.
He will be fondly remembered by his wife, Antonia (Toni) Plaxton; his children and their partners, Dawn Jetten (Ben), Kim Plaxton (Glen), Jill Plaxton (Glenn), and Greg Plaxton (Iris); his nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and his many nieces and nephews.
George was one of ten children, and is survived by his sisters, Anne Plaxton and Dawn Plaxton.
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de CRUZE, Louis Allen -
July 10, 1928 - April 21, 2024
Born in Calcutta, India on July 10, 1928, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto.
He will be missed by his daughter by choice, Claudia Diebel; sister-in-law, Pat Begg and son, Andrew Begg and family; and stepson, Brian Artin and his many friends all over the world.
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MADDREN, Valerie - "Soon be Christmas!" was proclaimed by our mother on the 26th of December.
She loved celebrations.
It is with love and wonderful memories we share the news of the peaceful death of Valerie Margaret Maddren, in her 101st year, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
She was predeceased by husband Eric Maddren in 1989.
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PRIKOSOVICH, John - Peacefully, passed away at 92 years, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Loving husband to Theresa, whom he married in 1954 until her passing in 2007.
Proud and loving father to John (Rosemary) and Linda (Gary). Most beloved and sadly missed "Grandpa/Papa" to Christopher, Mark, Kelly (Neil), Brian, and Laura; and cherished great-grandchildren, Aleks, Finlay and Theo.
Devoted brother to Ilka, Gusti, and sister-in-law Mary (Joe). Loving uncle and a friend to many.
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DOAN Sr., Helen (nee Donaldson) McKinnon Doan Sr. -
SEPTEMBER 8, 1911 – APRIL 18, 2024
Sadly passed away on April 18th, 2024, after a lengthy stay in hospital.
At the time of her death, Helen Doan Sr. was 112 years and seven months old and had been validated as the oldest living person in Canada.
Helen Doan Sr. was born September 18th, 1911, in Temiskaming Mine in Northern Ontario.
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DOBELL, Colin - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Colin on April 22, 2024, just shy of his 64th Birthday.
Colin was the loving husband and best friend of Gail, proud father of Reid (Alisha), and devoted son of Jane and the late Peter C. Dobell.
Informally, Colin pursued learning in community building, environmental issues, art and architecture, and youth wellness.
Colin's professional pursuits represent an amazing journey from for-profit to not-for-profit and community service across three countries.
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SCHAFHEITLIN, Susan - It is with great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Susy on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Hazelton Place Retirement Residence.
Predeceased by her loving partner, William Chater.
Cherished sister of Judy (Ralph) Daley and Don (Judy Whittaker).
Dear aunt of Allison, Jody and Jesse; and great-aunt of Cordelia, Kenzie, Riley, Meghan and Eva.
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MILLER, Marlene (nee FINE) - Mother to Denise Belman, Noah Belman and the late Erin Belman, and wife of the late Irving Miller, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 after a short illness.
Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
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HOBSON, Kathleen - Our dear mother, Kathleen Rosalind Hobson, also known as Roz, Rozzie or Nana, died April 22, 2024, in her home of 60 years, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by Peter, Trish, Christine, Ben, Oscar, Ted, Laura and Arthur.
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BONNER, Diana Jean (nee PURDIE) - Passed away peacefully, on April 22, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
Diana was a dedicated teacher/librarian for many years in the Etobicoke secondary school system, where she shared her love of books and created a warm and inviting space for students to learn.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 41 years, Brian Bonner.
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SEKHAR, Chandra - Passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2024.
Loving husband of Geetha.
Dad to Sunil, Savita, Pratim and Sumanth, and doting Opa to Maya.
As per his last wishes, there will be no visitation, and private funeral services will be attended only by close family members.
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TUSTIN, Clifford - Peacefully on April 21, 2024, after many health issues.
Beloved husband of Ann-Marie for 43 years.
Will be sadly missed by sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Mac; and sister-in-law, Lydia; as well as nieces and nephews, Marianne (Sean), Rory, Alex (Carlos), Caitlin, Tammy and Christopher.
He will also be dearly missed by a large circle of friends, including his many friends at Canada Post.
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WAGNER, Ubbo "Uppy" - Passed away peacefully, on Sunday, April 21, 2024 surrounded by his children and sole surviving elder brother, Rudy, and niece, Liesje, in his home in Toronto.
Beloved husband of the late Helen Berezansky (February 17, 2023); and ex-husband of Arlene Wagner; was a devoted father to Robert, James, Helena, and Anita; and grandfather to Christina and Samantha, James and Daniel, Kyle, Helena and Ricardo.
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MORROW, Joanne Morrow - Suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Joanne was at home, alone, preparing for the busy week ahead when she was taken from us far too soon.
Joanne was the eldest of four girls, survived by her sisters, Elizabeth Mathew (Richard), Rosalind Morrow, and Catherine Morrow (Norman Nurmi).
She was mother to Christos and Adele Gigantes, stepmother to Clea Gigantes, and Gramma-Jo to Liam, Ava and Mirah.
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CREAN, Peter Aidan Crean and Dorothy Pierce Crean - Died within hours of each other in Rochester, NY, December 23, 2023, both of natural causes.
They were both 81 years old. Born in Toronto, October 26, 1942 to Aidan and Patricia, Peter attended Blessed Sacrament (CYO Hockey), St. Michael's College School, and the University of Toronto (Math/Physics).
He earned a Ph.D. (Physics) from Princeton University, where he met his wife, Dorothy, at a dance.
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MacISAAC, Frank Ronald - Sydney, Nova Scotia Frank Ronald MacIsaac of Christopher Crescent, Sydney, passed away in the early hours of April 20, 2024.
Born in Big Pond, he was a son of the late Ronald and Cecilia (MacKinnon) MacIsaac.
Frank is survived by his loving wife, Ruth (MacLeod); sons, Neil (Michelle), Oakville, ON, and Alan (Simone), Toronto, ON; grandchildren, Nicole and Aaron; sisters, Mary, Ben Eoin and Theresa, Cambridge, ON; brothers-in-law, Ken and Tim; and nine nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother, Jack and sister-in-law, Violet.
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LEO, Joseph "Joe" Anthony -
January 26, 1932 - April 19, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Leo in Toronto, at the age of 92, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born in Toronto to Vincenzo and Maria.
Joseph was a devoted husband of 68 wonderful years to Marie (nee Avola).
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SLABY, Stephania "Stella" (nee BARIDA) - Passed away in Toronto on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital, in her 100th year.
Predeceased by her husband, Henry (2009).
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MCCAIN, Linda - It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Linda Marie McCain on April 18, 2024 in Toronto after a long illness.
Linda was born on May 19, 1954 in Bath, New Brunswick to Marjorie and Andrew McCain.
She leaves behind her devoted husband of 40 years, Dan Walshe and her three children, Andrew, Ian (Katherine Stewart), and Emma.
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ROBINSON, Derek - Peacefully, on April 18, 2024, at the age of 92.
Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Rose Robinson (2011).
Loving father of the late Suzanne Robinson (2023) and the late Timothy Robinson (1980).
Survived by his son, Christopher Robinson; and by his cherished longtime friend and family lawyer, Allan McCracken.
Derek had many degrees in business, engineering and commercial real estate.
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PICKERSGILL, Maureene - It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Maureen Pickersgill (nee Clark), in Toronto on April 18, 2024.
Born in Utica, New York, Maureen began her career as a producer of the CBS Evening News alongside the iconic Walter Cronkite.
She met her future husband, Frank, on a ski vacation in Colorado, and at 29, left her career at CBS and moved to Canada to begin a life with him.
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JOHNSTON, Mervyn Edward - In loving memory of Mervyn Edward Johnston, born on April 9, 1949, and departed from this world on April 18, 2024.
Mervyn's life was a testament to kindness and selflessness, as he dedicated himself to helping others and finding joy in everyday moments.
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APPLEBAUM, Beverly - Passed away peacefully, in hospital on April 18, 2024.
Beloved wife of Sydney Applebaum (deceased 1984), daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin and aunt.
Beverly was a cherished relative and friend to many in Canada and abroad, and her love of travel, fine food, music, literature and the arts inspired many to pursue these things and enhanced their experiences with her stories, guidance and knowledge.
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SCHACHTER, Harry - On April 17, 2024, at the Baycrest.
Beloved son to the late Miriam Schachter Albright and Usher Schachter.
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SLOAN, Lila Elizabeth (nee SMITH) -
November 10, 1927 - April 16, 2024
After a very long life of love and service, our beloved mother died on April 16, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 96.
Lila was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, to parents Charles and Daisy Smith.
She studied at Toronto Bible College, where she met Douglas Sloan.
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D'HONDT, Patricia Anne (nee MOSES) - Patricia Anne (Moses) D'Hondt, 80, of Toronto, ON, died peacefully, on April 15, 2024 at Michael Garron Hospital.
She was born on April 18, 1943 to James Alexander Moses and Ruby Lucy (Porter) Moses in Ohsweken, Ontario.
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