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MURRAY, Mary Teresa (nee Enright) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Murray (nee Enright) at her Bramalea Retirement Residence on Sunday September 19th, 2021.
Mary passed peacefully surrounded by family, in the arms of her daughter Lynne. She was sustained by her deep Catholic faith providing heaven with a new angel.
Predeceased by her loving husband Lloyd and her 10 brothers and sisters, most recently by her beloved sister Bernadette, Mary was the last of her siblings.
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MELE, Giuseppe - Passed away peacefully in Woodbridge on September 19, 2021, at the age of 92.
Giuseppe was born in Salerno, Italy and married his childhood sweetheart Caterina Messina in 1959. Shortly after their marriage along with his sister Rita and their cousin Olga he moved to Canada and once he was settled Caterina arrived.
Giuseppe was orphaned at 15 and he and his younger sister Rita went to live with their aunt and uncle. He was a promising high school student and sadly WWII interrupted his education. His family owned a large bakery and Giuseppe left school and learned the art of baking.
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MICEK, Henry John - Cherished beloved husband of Valerie.
Respected Stepfather, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.
Predeceased by son John (2002) and estranged from daughter, Cynthia.
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McCARTNEY, John Graham - Passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the age of 83.
Predeceased by his wife, Betty (Lilleyman).
Survived by present wife, Bernadette (Evans).
Loving father to Susan (Scott), Lori (Jeff) and Stacey (Jerome).
Cherished Grampa to Matthew (Hillary), Katelyn, Erica, and great-granddaughter, Aaliyah.
Brother of Catherine (Glenn), predeceased by sister, Marion (Jim) and brother, Bryce (Pat).
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MacLENNAN, Elva Jean (nee LEMON) - Our family is saddened to announce the death of Grandma MacLennan, on September 19, 2021, but we can rejoice in the memory of the 97 years in which she brought happiness and kindness to all whom she met.
We remember her gracious hospitality, awesome chocolate chip cookies, knitted sweaters and her devotion to others.
We had the good fortune to gather four generations at the lake in August to celebrate all that Jean meant to our family and all that family meant to Jean.
Jean was predeceased by her husband Alan (1969) and son Doug (2007).
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HATHERLEY, Winnifred (Winnie) Florence (nee PRATT) - Born April 4, 1922, passed peacefully, on September 19, 2021.
Dear daughter of Walter and Bessie Pratt.
Beloved wife of Clarence (Buck) L. Hatherley.
Cherished mother of Dianne Hughston, Judy Wickett and Darlene Hatherley.
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WOOLFREY, John Emerson - "John, Long May Your Big Jib Haul!"
With heavy hearts and much sadness, we surrounded John with our family love as he slipped away, at the age of 82, on Sunday, September 19, 2021.
John was a devoted husband to Heather Angus (predeceased 1996), and present wife, best friend and confidante, Shannon Saigeon (nee Piller) married 2001.
John is the proud dad of Robert Woolfrey (Tanya), David Woolfrey and proud stepdad of Tara MacDonald-Lahey (nee Saigeon) (Jonathan) and Sean Saigeon (Heather Reilly).
Dearly loved and missed by 9 grandchildren Johannes and Esther Woolfrey, Freya Atkinson Woolfrey, Alexander and Daniel MacDonald and Mekena Lahey, and Piper, River and Emmi Saigeon and one step-grandson, Dominic Lahey.
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THOMPSON, Susan - June 13, 1949 – September 19, 2021
After a lengthy battle with cancer, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Elizabeth Thompson (nee Akey), on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Ross Memorial Hospital, in Lindsay, ON.
Susan was the daughter of the late Roy and Reva Akey, Devoted wife to Michael Thompson.
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FILLINGHAM, Christopher Thomas - MRAIC, FRAIC, OAO, AIA, RAIA - With deep sadness, the family of Chris Fillingham announces his sudden passing on Sunday September 19, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Mary Jane Lovering, his son Jeremy and his wife Melanie of Halifax and Baddeck, and their children Everett and Anara, as well as his daughter Christine and her daughter Abigail.
Also left to mourn are Chris’ brother Robin, his wife Stephanie, Mary Jane’s brother and sisters- in-law Bob and Gail Lovering and Ann Lovering.
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MORGAN, Gwyn Wellstead - Died on September 19, 2021, very peacefully, together with loved ones and music.
Gwyn was born in May 1940, the first child on his family’s dairy farm in the small village of Resolven, South Wales.
He had memories, as a very young child, of hiding in the dark under the kitchen table with his mother during the rare bombing raids reaching Wales in WWII, and later being part of VE day celebrations on his street in 1945.
He was the eldest of five children, and grew up simultaneously helping on the farm (Pentwyn) and going to school.
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BIGALL, Fritz Ernst - (1928 - 2021) - Fritz passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning, on Sunday, September 19, 2021 with one of his loving daughters by his side and the loving thoughts and prayers of his whole family.
Predeceased by his loving wife Mary in July 2019, we are thankful that they shall now be together again.
Fritz is survived by his four daughters, Janet Hill (Doug), Irene Brennan, Vera Bigall and Helen Bigall, his ten grandchildren; Charlie (Heather), Amanda (Michael), Stephanie, Laura (Matt), Stephen, Bill, Allison, Melissa, Justin and Brandon, and his seven great grandchildren; Noah, Cole, Levi, Bethany, Shepherd, Adalyn and Florence.
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SUTTON-Galloro, Elizabeth Anne 'Liz' - Surrounded by the love of family, Liz left for heaven early Sunday morning September 19, 2021, beneath a near-full harvest moon.
Cherished by husband Franco, twins Alicia and Anthony, and youngest Celina.
Liz spent her time working on her garden oasis, watching cardinals, and opening her arms to loved ones.
She will forever be the heart of our family and the spirit of our home.
Cheers to our Mother, Cheers to my Wife, Cheers to my Sister, Cheers to my Lizzie
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BLACK, Lydia Katherine - January 22, 1925 - September 19, 2021
Lydia passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto after a brief illness.
She'll be forever missed for her gregarious personality, her energy, her storytelling, her beautiful quilts and her love.
She leaves behind daughters Karen, Jean-Anne (George) and Nancy; niece Traci; grandchildren Jesse (Tova), Val (Vlad), Caitlin (Rob), Spiro (May), Aidan (Ryan), Merry and Bethany; fourteen great-grandchildren; her sister Edith and a huge extended family.
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BOUKARAS, Katherine - Was born on January 31, 1955 and passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021.
Anyone who knew her knows what a vibrant beautiful soul she was.
Katherine had wit and a heart of gold. She was a fighter throughout her life.
She was one tough cookie despite all she went through during her battle with cancer and she never complained and never gave up hope.
She never stopped being a mother, a wife, and a friend. She was always there for you know matter what.
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DICKSON, James - On Sunday, September 19, 2021, James passed peacefully, at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, ON, following a real battle with cancer.
Loving husband of Michael Jones.
Beloved brother of Garry, Glen (Jane), Lynn (Bob Ireland), and the late David.
Dear brother-in-law to Gary (Cathy), Robin (Wendy), Bob (Darlene), Jill, Glenn, Penny, Peter and the late Bryan.
Uncle Jim will be loved and remembered by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
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SANTOS, Manuel Da Costa - Peacefully on September 19, 2021 at the age of 60.
Manuel will be missed by his family and friends here in Canada and Portugal.
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PEACE, Andrea Maureen - Passed away on September 19, 2021 after a short battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma).
She is survived by her husband and soulmate Kenneth Peace; daughters, Rhea and Kirra; sisters, Diane and Sandra; brother Michael; grandchildren, William and Bentley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Geraldine Walsh.
Andrea was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. She grew up in Georgetown and attended local schools until she went to University of Toronto and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts for Urban Planning in 1978.
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MACDONALD, James "Jim" Francis - Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of our dearly beloved James MacDonald. James passed away on September 19, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
He will be forever loved and cherished by his family, relatives and friends.
He will be missed by all.
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IOANNIDIS, Pavlos 'Paul' - Passed away on September 19, 2021.
Fought a courageous battle with cancer over the last two years and demonstrated unwavering bravery, never complaining or burdening his family with the challenges he faced.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 66 years Athena, son Evagelos (Jannett), daughter Eleni (Steve), son Georgios (Cathy), grandson Christopher (Daniella), granddaughter Stefanie (Patrick), extended families (Webb, Ciccolini, Bodemann, Moreira, Alcock), his relatives in Greece and Australia, friends and neighbours, and the East York and St. Demetrious Greek Orthodox communities.
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PERIN, Mario - God called Mario peacefully to his garden in heaven on September 19, 2021, at the age of 94.
Loved and cherished, by his dear wife of 62 years Imelda, daughters Stefanie, Arianna (Peter), grandchildren Christian, Max, and niece Nadia.
Mario will always be remembered by his sister Anna (Ennio) and sister-in-law Maria.
He will be reunited in heaven with his siblings Antonio (Elide), Giobatta, Maria (Rino), Lino (Laura) and Giulio.
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BERK, Kalman - On Sunday, September 19, 2021.
Kalman Berk, beloved husband of the late Miriam Berk.
Loving father and father-in-law of Margaret and David Street, and Garret Berk.
Dear brother of Gita Peer.
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SCHREIBER, Janet - On Sunday September 19, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by family. With love and gratitude for our dear and glamorous Janet, we mark the end of a beautiful life well- lived.
Beloved wife of the late Bernie Schreiber.
Mother to Lezlie Phillips and Howard and Norine Schreiber.
Devoted grandmother to Sarah Phillips and Joel Barkin, Lindsay Schreiber and Mark Saltzman, Michael Schreiber and Ilana Richer, Daniel Phillips.
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GAMEROFF-SCHWARTZ, Myrna Iris - 28 October 1937 - 19 September 2021
Peacefully, her brave and arduous battle with lymphoma (Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia) ended on September 19, 2021 in her Whitby home, surrounded by cherished husband Irwin Schwartz; children Jeffrey (Dasi Moscovitch) and Daniel (Celina Weigensberg); and younger siblings Rosalind (Dr. Philip Belitsky) and Doug Gameroff (Francois Pepin).
Treasured elder daughter, Dr. Stacey Schwartz (Sandy Macdonald), predeceased her, in Halifax. Myrna was a playful companion of all her grandchildren, Leah and Jonah Macdonald (Halifax), Tess, Jacob, Zachary, and Caroline Schwartz (Toronto): she received much enjoyment in vacationing with them in warm destinations and loved their sleepovers at the family home, playing cards and scrabble.
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SUFRIN, Mel - On Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Russell Hill Retirement Home.
Mel Sufrin beloved husband of the late Malcah Sufrin.
Loving father and father-in-law of Jodi Sufrin and Roy Einhorn, Caroline and the late Kerry Sufrin, and Cindy and the late Mark Sufrin.
Devoted grandfather of Daniel, Ellie and Dave, Jonathan and Lisa, David, Laura and Jared, Jessica and Ben, Alexis, and Cailen.
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EARLE, Geoffrey Lawrence - Peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday September 19, 2021 at the age of 67 years.
Beloved husband of Kathie Sicard of Keswick, Ontario and son of Albert and Dawn Lackey of Carleton Place, Ontario.
Loving father of Courtney Earle and Theresa (Jason Treadwell), both of Keswick.
Cherished “grampa” of Ian, Brooklyn, Aaron, Evan and Evangeline.
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WILLIAMS, Rashawn Tyler - Suddenly on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the age of 23.
Loving son of Gary Williams and the late Audrey Locke. Cherished brother of Melissa and C. J. and uncle of Traemar and Savannah.
Survived by his grandmother Gladys Francis. Rashawn will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
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