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BRACE, Beatrice 'Veronica' (née McPherson) - It is with a heavy heart that we share that Beatrice “Veronica” Brace (née McPherson), born January 11th, 1937 in Sydney, NS passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital during the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at the age of 84.
Veronica made her home in Scarborough, Ontario and Sydney, Nova Scotia, and was the adoring wife of the late Willis Brace and devoted mother to Darryl Brace.
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KENNEDY, Marjory Mae (nee Healey) - It is with hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our loving mother and grandmother Marjory Mae Kennedy (nee Healey) on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital in her 101st year.
Predeceased by her husbands Joseph Drury (1980) and George Kennedy (2016).
Cherished mother of Sid (Janice) Drury and daughter in law Gail (late Joseph Drury 2020). Beloved grandmother to Wayne (Gina) Drury, David (Kim) Drury, Stephen (Peggy) Drury and Kathy (Mike Reynolds). Loving great grandmother of many great grandchildren.
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ZELDIN, Harold - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold Zeldin on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at home.
Loving husband to the late Honey Zeldin z’l, father to Karen and Steve Ossowski and Michael and Cheryl Zeldin, Zaidie to Mark and Elinor, Paul, Adeena, Ahsher, Noam and great grandfather to Natanel and Elianna and loving brother to Lillian Cooper.
He was a gentle and kind man and will be missed by all.
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CLARK, Richard Leon - It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Leon Clark announce his sudden passing on September 15th, 2021 the day following his 72nd birthday.
He is survived by his long time partner and best friend, Audrey Young.
Life provided him three beautiful children Kimberly, Jason and Shawn, an amazing granddaughter Sarah and two great-granddaughters whom he adored.
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SEIDL, Jennifer Susan (nee Pickering) - Jennifer Susan Seidl (nee Pickering) passed away on September 15th, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario.
She will be sadly missed by her children, siblings, parents, and many friends.
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FURTADO, Joao Mariano - Joao Mariano Furtado passed away peacefully at age 87 on September 15, 2021 with his family by his side.
John was born on November 21, 1933 in Sao Miguel, Acores. At age 21, he was the first of his family to arrive in Canada. With great courage he was able to bring his siblings and parents to Canada.
He leaves behind his Loving wife Isabel Furtado his son Vasco (Lynn), daughter Marinella (Tony), son Filipe (Maria) and his beloved grandchildren Alyssa, Johnny, Laura, Thomas, Daniel, Emily, Salina and great grandson Alexander.
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LAWRYSHYN, Iraida (Irene) - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Irene on September 15, 2021.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years Jaroslaw (Jerry), son Yuri, his wife Jody and their children Lexy and Cole.
Irene’s brother, Lon Pencak, passed away in May, 2019, who is survived by his wife, Nusia (Mary Anna) Pencak.
Irene, as a child, fled her native Ukraine during WWII with her family. Then they made their way to Canada. Irene attended Bloor Collegiate and then the University of Toronto on a full scholarship where she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1959. Thereafter, Irene completed Teachers’ College receiving her Teaching Certificate from the Ontario College of Education in 1960.
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WILSON, Robert Alexander 'Bob' - (January 18th, 1935 - September 15th, 2021) -
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, Robert Alexander Wilson. "Bob" passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 15th, 2021 at the age of 86.
Dearly loved father to Arlene (Paul) and Yvonne (Joscelyn). Cherished Papa to Jordan, Ryan (Victoria), Erin (Jake), Robyn (Zachary) and Denver. Companion and partner to Jan Bowden.
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KUSSNER, Beatrice Eileen – On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Hospital.
Beatrice Kussner, loving mother and mother-in-law of Aubrey and Sara Safran, Stacey Safran-Buckler and Chris Buckler, and Kimberly Orakian and John Watterson.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Clarence and Renee Kussner, and the late Ralph Kussner. Cherished Grandma Bea of Ariel, Bradley, Jordan, Allyson, Kendra, and Kinsley.
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PASTERNAK, Susan - On Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Susan Pasternak, Holocaust Survivor.
Beloved wife of the late Jack Pasternak.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Mark and the late Cindy Pasternak, Steven and Kim, and Jonathan and Cara.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Allan and the late Margaret Weinstein, and the late Tova Ayalon.
Devoted grandmother of Summer, Adam, Jenna, Rossy, Faith, David, and Jordyn.
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BERKIS, Peter - June 10, 1926 - September 15, 2021
Dearly missed and forever in our hearts Peter passed away peacefully, at Michael Garron Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Martin and Jevdokija Berkis and loving wife Ursula Berkis, brothers Janis, Vasilijs and Voldis.
Loving father of Oliver (Linda), loving grandfather of Natalie and Elliot.
Remembered by relatives in Canada and Latvia.
A private family service has taken place.
If desired, a memorial donation in Peter's name to Michael Garron Hospital Foundation or Toronto Humane Society, would be much appreciated.
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PIRES, Roland - August 11, 1939 - September 15, 2021
With deep sorrow, we advise of the sudden, but peaceful, passing of our dear brother, Roland Pires, on September 15, 2021.
Roland faced his many health issues with resilience, resolution and resourcefulness, transitioning various career paths from engineering through maths tutoring to tax preparation.
A gentle person, with a quiet sense of humour, he was beloved of his many students and clients.
He had a wide range of interests from scientific to spiritual and was the author of two books: "Universal Mathematics, Grades 8 and 9" and "Evolution Unravelled defies Natural Laws".
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EDWARDS, Bobby Robert David Edwards - Known by most as Bobby Edwards, died peacefully at Southlake Hospital in Newmarket on September 15, 2021, at the age of 72.
A masterful guitarist, Bobby was a legend in the Canadian music scene.
He began his career at 15, and became one of Canada's most recorded studio guitarists.
Composer, arranger, and performer, Bobby worked with artists including Norm Amadio, Gordon Lightfoot, Glen Campbell, Anne Murray, Kim Mitchell, Oscar Peterson, Henry Mancini, Kenny Rogers, and Ella Fitzgerald.
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SHERRARD, Rosaleen Norah Gertrude - May 9, 1935 - September 15, 2021
Rosaleen (Roz) Sherrard, died peacefully at her home, on September 15, 2021.
She was born in Dublin, Ireland, and was the eldest daughter of Gerald and Nora Sherrard (nee O'Mahony).
She came to Canada in 1959 to marry Henry Heller and together they had two children, Christopher (died April 21, 2011) and Valerie.
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KARAPITA, Alexander Donald - July 31, 1929 - September 15, 2021
Alexander Donald Karapita, 92.
Cherished husband of over 60 years to Gertrude, beloved father to Stephanie (O'Neil Smith), Michael (Paul Harris) and John (Shelley Potter), and adoring grandfather to Sophia, Ksenia, Joshua and Claudia.
Alex also leaves his sisters, Mary Wenc and Pearl Wuschenny, many nieces, nephews and extended family across Canada.
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JANSSENS, Susan Theresa (nee POVH) - August 9, 1953 - September 15, 2021
Passed away at Juravinski Hospital, at the age of 68. Susan was born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, to Slovenian parents Frank, a coal miner, and Frances (nee Jamsek), both deceased.
She graduated from Dalhousie University in 1975, and worked as a pharmacist for 42 years, retiring in 2017.
Susan will be deeply missed by sons Chris and Kent (Shawna), born to first husband George Janssens (deceased), by her sisters Emily and Janet, niece Nicole (Kyla and Walker) and by her "adopted" daughter Helen.
Beloved wife of Stephen Cheesman for 21 years, they met on a blind date set up through prayer by one of her customers, Laureen!
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BRAJOVIC, Nevenka (nee DJORDJEVIC) - Passed away peacefully at her residence, Toronto, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in her 91st year.
Nevenka, loving wife of the late Miodrag Brajovic (1990.
Loving mother of Robert.
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TSATSOS MORANA, Vasiliki 'Bessie' - January 19, 1973 - September 15, 2021 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and dear friend Bessie on September 15, 2021 after a courageous 8-year battle with cancer.
Adored wife of 17 years to Sal, the love of her life.
Proud and devoted Mom to Sofia Eleni and Nicolas Joseph.
Cherished daughter of Tryfon and Evangelia Tsatsos.
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STOJANOVSKI, Dragica - It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother Dragica Stojanovski. She passed away quietly on the morning of September 15, 2021.
She was born on July 21st, 1934 in Podmocani Prespa and was 87 years old when she died.
She was married to Najdo Stojanovski for 57 years before he passed on September 23rd, 2019.
She is survived by her four children Blagoja (Helen) and Tony both from Toronto, Rose (Aaron) and Mendo who both live in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and her six grandchildren Perry, Graeme, Sylvie, Nicholas, Emily and Michael.
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SERAVALLE, Gelmira - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom Gelmira Seravalle.
Born October 3, 1929 in Braida, San Vito al Tagliamento, Italy, she peacefully passed away the morning of September 15, 2021 at Sunnybrook Hospital.
She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 65 years, Giovanni (predeceased in 2018).
A loving mother to Anna (Louie Cosolo), Danny (Nancy).
Adored and cherished Nonna to Lauren (Furmas), David, and Luca.
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MENDEZ, Maria Edith Umana - With sadness, we announce the passing of Maria on September 15, 2021 at the age of 56.
Beloved wife to Mario and proud mother of Veronica and Mario.
A dearly missed sister of Hector, Telma, Gloria, Atilio, Rosa and Alfredo.
She will forever be in the hearts of her many nieces and nephews and their families.
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WERNER, Dianne Lynn - (January 20, 1946 - September 15, 2021)
Dianne passed away peacefully with her partner/spouse of 27 years, Dr. Sarah (Sally) by her side.
She was born in Pittsburgh, USA and was predeceased by her parents John and Helene Young Shanley.
Dianne completed her nursing degree in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Soon after, Dianne found her passion for psychiatric nursing, becoming one of the first Nurse Psychotherapists in the USA. She later added to this by training in Jungian dream work.
She broadened her work by becoming a nurse practitioner in Massachusetts.
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McNEIL, Richard Niel 'Richie' - Richard Niel McNeil, age 33, of Toronto, Ontario passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Richard was born January 29, 1988.
Richard (Richie) Niel McNeil was a kind, fun-loving man who had a big heart and lots of love to give. He never left a person behind. He was very caring and compassionate and would give what he could to others in need.
He loved his children with all of his heart. He will be greatly missed by his mother, his children, sisters, grandparents, the mother of his children, aunties, uncles, and many friends.
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TKACZYK, Jan Joseph 'John' - (1922 - 2021) - John J. Tkaczyk of Scarborough On, passed away on September 14th, 2021, at the age of 99 in Maple Ridge, BC where he was living with his son.
John was born in Poland and lived in both Germany and France before moving to Canada in 1958 with his family.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Vera of 66 years and his sons Albert and Robert. John is lovingly remembered by his son Edward, his granddaughters Nicole, Elizabeth, and Julia as well as daughter-in laws Tessie, Basha and Kelly.
During WWII as a teenager John worked as a forced labour in Germany, after the war he worked in Germany as a police officer and supply driver for the refugee camps where he met his wife, Vera. They moved together to France in 1948 where he worked as a minor until moving to Canada. In Canada John moved his family to Scarborough where he worked as a truck driver.
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HANDISYDE, Nancy Anne - (October 31, 1940 – September 14, 2021)
Daughter of Anne and Gordon Handisyde. Sister to Gordon Handisyde JR. (Betty).
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GOLD, Faye - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Faye on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 with her family at her side, in her 93rd year.
Beloved wife of the late Irving (Israel).
Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of the late Gilda and the late Jeff Ennis, Brian Gold and Sylvie Canizares, Patricia Gold and Gary Freedman, and Avi and the late Sherry Levin.
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