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APPAVOO, Patricia Jean (McNeill) - Passed away on August 13, 2021.
Patricia will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Clare Appavoo, (David Willson), brother Ian McNeill, brother-in-law Martin (Sushila), sisters-in-law Nylene, Lily, Jeevi and Maggie, and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Born in Peace River, Alberta, Patricia grew up alongside her five brothers in various United Church parishes in Saskatchewan at which her father was Minister.
After pursuing a BA and BLS at the University of Alberta, Patricia’s spirit of adventure led her to India to work as a librarian at the United Theological College in Bangalore, where she met and married her husband Muthiah David Appavoo and gave birth to Clare.
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RAAG-LUIDE, Maret -1918 – Nõmme, Estonia - 2021 – Toronto, Ontario - Passed away at Ehatare, on August 13, 2021
Beloved mother of Tiiu and her husband Arno Agur.
Loving grandmother of Andrus (Melissa), Hillar, Erika (Eric) and Markus (Amanda).
Great grandmother of Hanna, Henri, Rory and Liina.
Predeceased by her husbands August Raag and Jako Luide.
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MARKS, Hyotha Sophia - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom, Hyotha on Friday, August 13, 2021 in Scarborough at the age of 85.
Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Marks.
Cherished mother of Anthony “Renny”, Beverly “Terry”, Debra “Debbie”, Cheryil “Sandra”, Neil and Janice, predeceased by her son, Royston “Roy”.
Hyotha was dearly loved by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law.
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BOYLE, Daniel Robert - Unexpectedly, at his home in Keswick on Friday August 13, 2021, at the age of 61 years.
Cherished friend of Leonia Hardgrove.
Loving father of Julie (Thomos Giuntoli) of Toronto, Darlene Boyle of Toronto, Stephanie Boyle of Oshawa, Tabitha (Bryan Davenport) of Lindsay and of the late Michael Hurcom.
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BANNISTER, Richard Alexander - Richard Alexander Bannister, 75 passed away peacefully on Friday August 13th, 2021 with family by his side.
As husband to Sandra, brother to Hilary (Tim), father to Matthew (Valerie), Louise (Stewart) and Edward (Karen) and loving grandfather to Isabelle, Olivia, Logan and Chelsea, he will be deeply missed.
Richard attended boarding school where, despite being “deprived” of strawberries, he excelled as an athlete, becoming Essex champion in cross country. He then completed an engineering apprenticeship in the Merchant Navy. After many years at Spraybake UK, Richard and family moved to Canada where he started RS Finishing Systems, specializing in equipment to support the automotive refinishing business.
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HEFFERNAN, Rev. Vincent Ambrose SFM - 1940 - 2021 Fr. Vince Heffernan from Port Loring, Ontario, died of heart failure, on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Scarborough General Hospital.
He had been residing at Presentation Manor, the Scarboro Missions community residence in Scarborough, Ontario.
He was 81. Born on March 27, 1940, Fr. Vince was one of ten children born to the late Ambrose and Agnes Heffernan. Brother of the late Mike Heffernan and his wife Josephine of Oakville, Edward Heffernan and his wife Margaret of Loretto, Kenneth Heffernan and his wife Linda of Cambridge, Frances Gresson of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US, Philip Heffernan and his wife Marie of Alliston, Clifford Heffernan of Arthur, Catherine Heffernan of Arthur, Dan Heffernan and his wife Rita of Iron Bridge, and Joseph Heffernan and his wife Bev of Kitchener.
Fr. Vince's home parish was St. John the Evangelist in Arthur, Ontario.
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COTTER, Gail Ellen - It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Gail Ellen Cotter, of Toronto, on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She will be forever loved and missed by her husband David Hibbits of 31 years.
Loving Mother of Darrin (predeceased), Andrea (Mark), Rachael (Robert), Esther (Patrick), and Jennifer (Michael), and step-mother to Diane (Chris) and Michael (Heather).
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LETBY, Robert James - Passed away peacefully at McNally House Hospice on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the age of 73.
Beloved husband and best friend of Diane Letby (nee Eaglen).
Loving father of Sharon Letby (Chris Williamson) and Angie Letby (Jay Fairman).
Cherished Grandpa of Ethan Williamson.
Survived by his sister Sue Black (Bob) and their family, mother-in-law Dorothy Schrodt and brother-in-law Dave Eaglen (Gail) and their family.
He will be dearly missed by his extended family and many friends, who he loved very much. Bob will be fondly remembered for his love of travel, fishing, golfing, motorcycles and all the dogs throughout his life.
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PUCCINI, Anthony "Tony" Francesco - Went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on August 13, 2021 at the age of 90.
He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband to Grace for 66 years.
Loving father to Mike (Sue), Sharon, Dave (Renate), Elaine (Kevin), Lisa and Brenda (Dave).
Tony will be fondly remembered by his sister Margaret, grandchildren and extended family.
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HUDSPITH, Paul - Husband and father, died Friday August 13, 2021, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
Paul Hudspith was born in 1966 in Toronto, Ontario, to parents John and Sue Hudspith, and brother to Eric Husdspith.
He graduated from the University of Waterloo as a Civil Engineer in 1990, where he met his wife Francine St-Denis. They met in fourth year and it was love at first sight. They were married two years later.
They have been inseparable since the beginning, and have gone on endless adventures together.
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TSAFATINOS, Efrosini - Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 94.
Beloved wife of the late Iannis.
Loving mother of Katina(Anthony), Helen(Nicholas), & Peter.
Cherished Yiayia of Peter, John, George, John, Athena, Frances, Kosta, & John Konstantin, & great-grandmother of Helena, Vasilia, Nicholas, Nicholas, Anthony, Konstantinos, Evangelina, Katerina, & Eliana.
Efrosini will also be fondly remembered by her many other relatives & friends.
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ILIOPOULOS, Sotirios - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sotirios on Friday, August 13, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Loving husband of Christina for over 56 years.
Beloved father of Ilias (Alexandra), Nikolaos (Lisa) and Gus (DeeAnn).
Cherished Papou of Christina, Katerina, Sotirios, Nikolaos, Iliana and Leonidas.
Sotirios was born on January 27, 1944 in Patras, Greece.
He moved to Canada in 1963 where he met his beloved wife and built a beautiful life for his family.
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NERI, Mario - God called Mario home on August 13, 2021 at the age of 83.
Beloved husband to Bruna of 57 years.
Proud father to Nalu(Camillo) and Illo(Esther).
Cherished grandfather to Thomas, Steven, CJ, Oskar and Milla.
Mario will always be remembered by his siblings, Elda (the late Giovannin),Maria and Bruno.
He will always be held dear in the hearts of his loving nieces, nephews and sister-in-laws.
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BOX, Gordon - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gordon Box.
After a courageous four-year battle with cancer, Gord died peacefully, at home, in the early hours on August 13, 2021.
He is survived by his cherished wife, Anne Miner and his three children.
He was the beloved father of Katie (Sean), Mathew (Melissa) and Maggie (Jon) and much-loved Grandfather of Jordan, Luke and Camden.
He will be greatly missed by his sister Lynn (Dale Wright), and brothers Doug (Robin Watson) and Greg (Wendy Box), his sisters-in-law Josephine Miner and Katherine (Bill Gelinas).
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LUONGO, Filomena - Passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021 at the age of 93.
She is now reunited in heaven with her loving husband, Francesco, her daughter Angela, her parents and her six siblings.
Cherished by her dear son, Vincenzo (Agostina).
She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and will never be forgotten by her loving grandchildren.
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MEDEIROS, Lidia Maria - Peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021, at the age of 87.
She is reunited with her predeceased husband Manuel and sons Frankie and Joey.
Cherished by her dear children, Manny and David.
Lidia will always be remembered by her many sister and brother in laws, nieces and nephews.
She will be missed by her siblings Deniz (Zelia) and Merces (Antero).
Rejoined in heaven with her loving parents Manuel and Maria Freire.
She will be held dear in the hearts of her family, relatives, and many friends.
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STASHYNSKY, Ewhenia - Drew her last breath at home on August 13, 2021 after fifteen months of declining health and increasing inability to walk or talk.
She leaves behind in grief her eldest son, Roman, and his wife, Olya.
Ewhenia (aka Eugenia, Genya, and Heni) was born in southeastern Poland in the village of Pawlokoma, where 366 or more of its Ukrainian inhabitants were massacred by soldiers of the Polish Home Army in March 1945.
But she was raised by her maternal grandmother and her uncles in the nearby village of Hlidno (Polish: Hłudno) while her parents were in France labouring as guest workers during the Great Depression.
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EDWARDS, Desmond Gregory Alban - (1951 - 2021) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Desmond Gregory Alban Edwards - our beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He passed away suddenly in Brooklyn, New York on August 12th, 2021.
Desmond was originally from Beaulieu, St. George Grenada then later migrated to Toronto, Canada. He retired from a fulfilling career as a City Inspector in the State of New York.
Desmond was born of the late William Edwards of Beaulieu & Madonna Edwards nee Philbert of Beaulieu and sibling to George, James (deceased), Millie Rosa, Raymond (deceased), Jemina, Beata, Lucy, Christiana & Fred.
He leaves to mourn, his beloved children; Gerard, Carlyle, Keda (husband Masaaba), Heather, Nicole (husband Steve), Randi, Desmond Jr. (wife Monique) & Jeremy; and his grandchildren: Marika, Janel, Dillon, Monique, Josiah, Sitarah, Zakiah, Kedan, Denzel, Shemar, Zahara, Shiqyra, Tyne, Angelique, Dahlon, Tahjuan, Trinity, Priya and Amahri.
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RECK, Victor Harold - In loving memory of Victor Harold Reck - (1940 – 2021) - who passed away peacefully on August 12, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Reck and his children; Vic Reck Jr., Kim Reck, Christine Thomas (Tony), and Lee-Ann Reck-Barbosa (Jack); Grandchildren; Shelby and Annalise Reck; Alexis Brianne Reck Thomas; Tyler, Connor, and Kiara Thomas; Beth and Jamie Barbosa and great granddaughter, Teagan Hall Thomas; siblings Rosemarie Norris, Bill Reck (Carol), Don Reck and Joe (Marilyn,) Darlene Thorne (Wayne).
Vic was predeceased by his parents Elsie and Fred Reck and his siblings Marilyn, Fred, Joan, and Diane.
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PARRY, Frances 'Elaine' (née Vieira) - It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Frances Elaine Parry (née Vieira) at home in the early hours of Thursday, August 12th, 2021, surrounded by her adoring husband and three sons.
Deeply loved by her husband of 66 years, Len; sons Michael, Mark and Richard; and daughters-in-law Debbie, Sarah, Liza and Lesley.
Much loved Nana of James, Jessica, Olivia, Catherine, Diana, Ginny and Julia. Beloved Step-Nana of Shannon (Steven), Lauren (Everett) and Kathleen. Great-Grandmother to Colton and Sawyer.
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COLALILLO, Anna - (March 3, 1941 - August 12, 2021) - It is always difficult to say goodbye to someone we love and cherish. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anna Colalillo.
Dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Referred to many simply as Nonna. A kind heart, a sweet soul. She touched the lives of all those who knew her.
Anna passed away peacefully at the age of 80.
She is survived by her husband Sam, their three children Laura (Michel), Tony (Debbie) and Mike (Evelyn), and her seven grandchildren Alexandra, Ashley, Julia, Melissa, Luca, Gianmarco, and Giuliana.
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WEST, Irene (nee Riseborough) - Irene peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Irene West (nee Riseborough) of Holland Landing, at 91 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Bethel West.
Loving mother of Peggy (Ed) Shelepuk, late Patricia (Randy) Noble, late Beverly (Bruce) Adam, Stephen West and Robert (Jean) West. Proud grama of Sherry, Kristan, Kate, Taylor, Meaghan and Kenzie.
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COSTA, Maria Jose - On Thursday, August 12th, 2021, our dearest mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, & friend was carried into Jesus' arms; her last and heavenly home.
Maria Jose is now reunited with her loving husband Jose Costa, her eldest daughter Anna Maria Costa, as well as many family & friends whom have gone to rest before her.
We celebrate her enthusiastic joy of life, her dedication to her cherished family and lifelong friendships, her love of music and dance and her always welcoming smile.
Maria is survived by her daughter Mia Grande, 5 grandchildren Melanie, Chantel, Helen, Darryl, & Laura; spouses, 4 great grandchildren Ava, Lucas, Jacob, & Leo, beloved nieces & nephews, and other family & friends.
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PAYNE, Margaret 'Winnie' (nee Cannon) - Peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday August 12th, 2021 at the age of 98.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Payne. Loving mother to her five sons and their families.
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MARTIN, Patrick - (February 5, 1957 - August 12, 2021) - Born in Blackburn England on February 5th, 1957.
Beloved son of the late Marjorie and Edward Martin. Predeceased by his brother Peter Martin. Loving brother to Gary, Lyn, and James.
Patrick was raised in Glasgow, Scotland and was brought to Canada at a young age. He was an active participant in Hockey, Baseball and even a little basketball in school (or so he says). He always made sure he had his brother Gary by his side at all times.
Patrick was looking forward to his retirement after 45 years employed at York University. Patrick loved his job at the University almost as much as he loved his weekends off.
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