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LEICHT, Kathryn Belle (nee AITKENHEAD) - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our most beloved Kathryn on August 13, 2021.
A loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, and colleague, Kathryn's life was a gift to all of us.
Her heart was filled with so much love, joy, warmth, kindness, and generosity.
Her sparkling blue eyes and beautiful smile will forever be cherished by all who loved her and knew her.
So full of life and adventure, she was also the strongest and most courageous woman we've ever known.
She was the epitome of grace and dignity.
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KRAUSE, Albert Ernest Krause - of Scarborough, dear husband of the late Dorothy (Allen) Krause, passed away suddenly in his home, on August 13, 2021.
He was 86 years old. He will be sadly missed by his sister Ingeborg Pappenfuss, his nephew Uwe (Sabine) and their son Nico all of Germany.
In Canada, he leaves his nephews Jim Knowles (Iris Keating) and his children Cindy, Joanne, James and Tracey; Neville Knowles (Charlotte) and their daughter Kate, Peter Knowles (Linda) and his niece Lisa Moxley (Geoff) and their children Erin, Emily and Bryan.
He was predeceased by his mother Helen Sryngel and his father Albert Krause.
Dieter immigrated to Canada in 1953, taking up residence in Kitchener where he met his sweetheart, Dorothy Allen.
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CUNNINGTON, Carolyn Eileen - It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn Eileen Cunnington (nee Grealis) announce her passing on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 80 years old.
She passed away peacefully with her children by her side after a valiant fight with alzheimer's disease.
Carolyn was predeceased by her husband Philip Cunnington.
She will be lovingly remembered by her two children Heather and David, her daughter-in-law Emi, two granddaughters Yuuka and Sakura, and her cherished family in Toronto.
Carolyn happily spent her last decade with her precious grandchildren.
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LeBLANC, Fernand (Fern or Vern) Jean Bernard LeBlanc - Passed away in his 75th year, on August 13, 2021.
Predeceased by parents, Raymond LeBlanc and Emelda (Saulnier) LeBlanc, baby brother Jean-Louis LeBlanc, Camille LeBlanc of Moncton (Joan), and Simone LeBlanc of Montreal (Robert).
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TANIZAKI, Lillian - Passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021.
She would have celebrated her 87th birthday in September. Lillian was the daughter of the late Mitsuru and Tatsu Tanizaki, market gardeners from White Rock, BC, who were interred in Tashme and New Denver.
Loving sister to Tamiko and predeceased by Tayeko and Ellen. Lillian was a good student and although her studies were interrupted by a serious car accident, she was able to complete her B.A. at The University of Western Ontario.
A teacher by trade, she taught for many years in the English department at George Brown College.
In her retirement, she was a generous donor and volunteer and attended lectures, cultural events and education throughout the city to broaden her knowledge and understanding of the world.
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TALMAN, John Henry - Died peacefully at the E. W. Bickle Complex Care Centre in Toronto on Friday, August 13, 2021. He had been in declining health for several months.
After working at CN Railway and Falconbridge Nickel Mines, in 1973 John went into business as a professional philatelist, selling stamps through retail and auctions to customers around the world. He was still filling orders for customers almost to the end.
He was a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Toronto and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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PYPER, Allison Margaret - May 24, 1982 – August 13, 2021
Allison (Allie) Margaret Pyper passed away on August 13, 2021 in a Toronto hospital after a short illness.
She is the beloved daughter of Dr. Elizabeth Pyper, and was born in Toronto on May 24, 1982.
Niece to the late Douglas Pyper.
Cousin to Susan Walker (Kenny Walker) and Alan Pyper (Marta Zuchowska). Niece to Dorothy Latham (Colin Latham).
Cousins to Katherine Birmingham (Jamie Birmingham) and Tom Latham.
She graduated from the University of Toronto and received her Law Degree at Bond University in Queensland, Australia where she specialized in Environmental Law.
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FEARON, Lynda Frances - August 27, 1945 - August 13, 2021
After a brief illness, at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, at the age of 75, Lynda passed away in peace.
Lynda will be deeply missed by her best friend and loving husband, Ronald G. Fearon. They married on May 15, 1965, and have been inseparable ever since.
Lynda was predeceased by her parents, Frank B. Smith and Evelyn D. Smith (Turner). Predeceased also, by her loving son, David R. Fearon. She will be dearly missed by her children, Kimberley (Fearon) Zincone (Nick Zincone) and Mary-Lyn (Fearon) Cook (Gregory Cook).
Adoring grandmother to Mitchell Zincone, Nicole Zincone, Amanda Cook, Kayla Cook, Matthew Fearon, and Dawson Fearon.
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BRISCOE, Rosemary Olga - 1941 - 2021
Peacefully holding her hand, George, the love of her life for 65 years on August 13, 2021, in her 80th year.
Lovingly remembered by her family, late daughter Deborah Ann (Paul), son Christopher (Lori), sister Aileen, grandsons Nicholas, Michael and Anthony, great-granddaugter Arianna Rose.
She will be missed by many other family members and friends.
Rosemary graduated from Trillium General Hospital in 1962 and was a dedicated operating room nurse for 59 years at Queensway General Hospital.
Thank You to the palliative care team, Doctors and Nurses; at Trillium Heath Partners in Mississauga, who cared for her to the end.
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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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