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HALE, Roy Thomas - Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the age 84.
Dearly beloved father of Tom (Lynn), Kathy (Frank) Treadwell, and the late Alan. Cherished grandfather of David.
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FOX, Daniel Edward William - Passed peacefully, on August 16, 2021, at Extended Care Bayview with his beloved caregivers by his side.
Daniel Edward William Fox was predeceased by his wife Evelyn Fox (nee McKerron).
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WESTLAKE, William Lorne - Suddenly at his farm in Bolton, on Thursday, April 16, 2020.
Lorne Westlake, at the age of 65 years.
Beloved son of the late Bert and Mary Westlake.
Brother of Donna Rowe and Bob of Guelph Roy Westlake and Laura Hansen Bolton.
Loving uncle of Graham Rowe, Karen (Michael) Hall, Ian (Stacie) Rowe.
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CORELLI, Mary Enid 'Tucky" - Died peacefully surrounded by her family at Bridgepoint Health on August 16, 2021 at the age of 92.
Mary is survived by her 4 children, Stephen Corelli, Catherine D’Agostino, (Tony), Adam Corelli, Gillian Hubbard (Steve), grandchildren, Gillian D’Agostino, Vincent D’Agostino and Charlotte Corelli.
Survived by her sister Barbara MacAndrew and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was born in Mahone Bay Nova Scotia on October 23rd, 1928.
She went on to study art at Mount Allison University, The Montreal Museum School, Chelsea and St. Martins in London England.
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Morrissey, James “Jim” - Nov 14, 1928 – August 16, 2021.
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Jim at the age of 92.5 years, surrounded by loved ones.
Jim was born and raised in Clontonacally, Northern Ireland to his late, loving parents, Robert George and Sarah Ann Morrissey, both Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
He was a devoted husband of 67 years to the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth “Lil” née Carson, who he met at the age of six.
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ZICARI, Rudolph Thomas 'Rudy' - With his family at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 16, 2021, Rudy Zicari passed away at the age of 82.
He was a jack of all trades and master of many.
His true passions were family, golf, the Danforth Piano Company as owner and poker.
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WELSH, Audrey Bernice (nee GUMBRELL) - September 13, 1928 - August 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey at the Greater Niagara General Hospital.
Audrey was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Welch.
Always a loving and supportive mother to Diane (the late James) Cornwall and cherished Nana of Kelly (Jerry) Kube and Darrell (Jodie) Cornwall and Great-Nana to Cody Kube, Mackenzie, Brandon and Karley Cornwall.
Dear aunt to Sharon, Bruce and Sheila.
Survived by cousin, Jack Russell (Doreen), brother-in-law, Fred Welsh (Barbara). Predeceased by her brother, Ron Gumbrell and his wife, Jean.
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LaFLEUR, Carmel Carmel - LaFleur left her body peacefully on August 16, 2021, after a lengthy and courageous struggle with health challenges.
She passed on at her home surrounded by loving family.
She is survived by her daughters, Dela and Rena (John), her granddaughter, Sascha (Justin), her siblings Judy, Tillie, Archie, Anne, Greg and many beloved nieces, nephews, and close friends
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ARCE, Betty Colombia - Passed away on August 16, 2021.
Beloved Wife, Mother, Mother-In-Law, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and most of all Best-Friend that touched the souls of everyone she met.
May God hold you under his wings and sore forevermore!
She will be missed but never forgotten and forever loved by many!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and kindness and embracing us with your love.
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GRANATSTEIN SMITH, Peggy Margery - (Peggy) Challis Shaw Granatstein Smith passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at the age of 82.
Born October 31, 1938, to Ronald Robb Shaw and Madge Cumberland Shaw in Toronto, Ontario.
Peggy was one of three, with Molly German her older sister and John Shaw her younger brother (deceased October 2020).
Beloved mother of Debra Granatstein, Peggy was also an adoring grandmother to Wyatt Orman and Blaire Orman and mother-in-law to David Orman.
Wyatt and Blaire will miss their Granny very much but have so many great memories to cherish. Peggy was also a loving aunt to Ron German, Wendy German, Ron Shaw and Darren Shaw (deceased June 2019).
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van KOOTEN, Jerry - Jerry was born in Utrecht, Holland, the first of 5 boys who spent their early years under the shadow of WWII.
In 1952, Jerry came to Canada with his family and found employment in the lumber camps and tobacco fields, on drill rigs and as a farmhand Some immigrants from his old Dutch neighbourhood got together for a reunion picnic where he ran into Hendrika, and she had grown into a very attractive young woman.
They married in 1957 and they spent the next 64 blissful years together.
They settled in Minesing in 1966.
Together there they raised their family, made many lifelong friends, and created a wonderful home where they lived for many years into their retirement.
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LAING, Betty Victoria (Irwin) - Passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the age of 94.
Beloved wife of the late George Laing.
Loving Mother of Bob (Barbara) and Janice (Eric).
Cherished Grandmother of David (Lori-Jo), Amy (Mark), Meghan, Michelle and Alexander, and Great-Grandmother of Sophie and Aubrie.
A special thank you to Dr. Beausoleil and staff at Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill.
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MACCHIONE, Mario - God called Mario Home on August 16, 2021 at the age of 60.
He is reunited in Heaven with his beloved parents and will forever be remembered by his loving family.
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BESSLER, Erich - Passed away peacefully with loved ones at his side on August 16, 2021.
He will be sadly missed but his memories will be cherished forever.
Survived by Margaret his loving wife of 56 years.
Son Richard and his wife Sylvia.
Son Paul and wife Christina, grandson Robert.
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SAUNDERS, Dorothy (nee MacISAAC) - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Dorothy Saunders, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the age of 95.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Harold R. Saunders in 2015.
Loving mother to Harold (Christine) and Colleen Campbell (Wilf).
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KING, Bruce Alfred - Passed away peacefully, with his loving wife and son at his side on August 16, 2021.
Devoted husband and best friend of Greta for nearly 43 years.
Proud father of Kevin and Craig.
Dear brother of Doug (Elaine) and uncle to Michael (Cindy) and Geoffrey (Mandy).
Bruce was well respected in the business world and had a far-reaching circle of friends, colleagues and peers. He was a former Law Clerk for the Attorney Generals Office.
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REDMOND, Michael George - Passed suddenly at Seniors’ Health Centre in North York on Monday, August 16, 2021. He was 81 years of age.
Son of the late Ruth and Harris Redmond, Michael is survived by his sister Merlyn Buller of North Carolina, and his adoptive family of Robert McKinlay and Karen Hammond, both of Toronto.
Charismatic and charming with a robust sense of humour, Michael attracted friends wherever he went.
He greatly treasured his independence and with ingenuity adapted the world around him to accommodate many physical challenges resulting from his 25 years living with Parkinson’s Disease.
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WATLING, Elizabeth Edith - Peacefully at sunrise, on Monday August 16, 2021 in her 92nd year.
Daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Hoddinott.
Loving and devoted Wife to the late Jim predeceased on August 10, 2015.
Proud Mom to Doug and Helen, Mark and Marilyn, Leslie, Brenda and Ed, Todd, Becky and Scott.
Nana to Steven and Clara Jane, Chris and Shibayle, Eric and Jessie, Jenna and Brendon, Matt and Mike, Andrea, Bryan, Ashley and Hayden, Laura and Simon, Jordan and Jessie, Sarah, Delaney and Brody, Jake, Kate and Emily.
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BRATKIN, Margaret Elizabeth - (1936 - 2021) - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Bratkin family announces the passing of Margaret Bratkin in Brampton, Ontario on Sunday, August 15, 2021 with family by her side.
Beloved wife of the late Peter Bratkin.
Loving mother to Yvonne (Mark), Sandy (Jeff), Deenie (Dennis and predeceased by Terrie.
Cherished nana to Michael (RoseMarie), Amanda (Mitch), Jason (Sarah), Danny (Meghan), Dana (Rob) and to Ashley. Great nana to Liam and Riley.
Margaret is survived by her sister Sue Tupling (Wilbur).
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HUTCHINGS, Charles 'Charlie' - With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Charles “Charlie” Hutchings at the St. Joseph Health Centre on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the age of 76.
Beloved life partner to Helio Da Silva for over 35 years. Dear brother of Margaret in Sydney, Nova Scotia, uncle to Shirley Blundell (Rex) and family, and great-uncle to David and April.
Charlie was a hard-working and caring person who always took the time to enjoy moments in life. Along with his Helio they loved to travel, especially spending winter months in Brazil.
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GROULX, Donald Edward - (July 19, 1934 - August 15, 2021) - It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Donald Groulx, peacefully with his family by his side.
He died as he lived, smiling and in good spirits, and more concerned about those around him than himself.
Beloved husband to Shirley, loving father of Denise and Kevin and proud grandfather of Daniel and Michelle.
Dear brother of Jim (Cathy) and Stan (Georgina) and brother-in-law of Sheila and Pauline (Bill). Predeceased by his brother William.
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BLAIS, Claudette - (28 February 1934 - 15 August 2021)
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Claudette Blais (late Pierre Blais), an exceptional wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, friend and woman. Her love of family and life were present to the end as she fought to remain with her loved ones as long as possible.
She leaves behind her sons Pierre (Michelle) and Patrice (Sharon), her grandchildren Chantal (Jesse) and Jonathan (Britney), as well as family members and friends.
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GILLIS, Sheldon Francis - (1948 - 2021) - It is with profound sadness that the family of Sheldon Francis Gillis announces his passing on Sunday August 15th, 2021. He passed away peacefully with family by his side at Michael Garron Hospital.
Born in Glacé Bay, Nova Scotia on March 3, 1948, he was the son of the late Ronald “Rannie” and Catherine (‘Katie’, nee Spencer) Gillis and he was the loving husband of Florence Savard-Gillis.
Sheldon Gillis will be forever remembered by his wife and his five children, Richard Plourde, Edmonton, Alberta, John Plourde, Fort Erie, Ontario, Roger Plourde, Toronto, Ontario, Nancy Plourde, Edmonton, Alberta and Sheldon Savard (Joyce), Belleville, Ontario.
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SZEWCZYK, Sophia - With heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of Sophia Szewczyk, on August 15, 2021 at the age of 69.
Sophia passed at home after an unfaltering and courageous battle with cancer.
Loving wife of Edward Szewczyk for 48 years. Adored mother of Steven Szewczyk (Christina), Ola Phillips (Kevin), Larysa Wood (Dave). Loving Baba to Alexandra, James, Eddy, Sophia, Veronica and Sebastian.
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ARMSTRONG, Anne Ward - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Armstrong family announces the peaceful passing of Anne Armstrong in Brampton, ON on Sunday August 15, 2021, after a 10-year battle with Dementia.
Beloved wife of George Armstrong for 60 wonderful years.
Loving mother to George and Carol. Cherished Grandmother to Ryan, Holly, Britney, Rory and a Great-Grandmother to Elaine. Anne is survived by brother Tommy and sisters Eileen and Rosemarie.
Anne was born to Douglas and Rose Savage in 1941 in Glasgow, Scotland.
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RUTTAN, Edna Ruth - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edna, at the age of 101 and a half, on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Barrie Manor, Barrie, Ontario.
Predeceased by her husband, Gary, of 61 years.
She will be sadly missed by her children, Janet and husband, Edward (Ted) Lord and her son, Brian Ruttan.
Proud and special grandma to Brandon, Elyse and Tyler. Fondly remembered by her sisters, Phyllis Pelley and Audrey Sixt.
Predeceased by brothers, George and Bernie Bragg, and sisters, Florence and Millicent.
Special aunt to many nieces and nephews.
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