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STERN, Martin - On Monday, August 9, 2021.
Beloved husband of the late Rachel Stern.
Loving father and father-in-law of Hartley and Dorothy, Arlene and Paul Weisberg, Gary and Julie, Lindy and Mark Zaretsky, and Cindy.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of the late Leonard and Sonya Stern, and Wilfred Stern.
Devoted grandfather of Daniel and Erin, Andrew and Emily, Samantha, Jaimie, Jessica, Laura, Joanna and Sam, Jenna and Jeremy, Rebecca, and Hayley and Amir.
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ESPEY, Bridget Anne 'Nancy' (nee Kelly) - Peacefully, at Providence Healthcare, surrounded by family, on Sunday, August 8, 2021, in her 86th year.
Predeceased by her husband Arthur. Loving mother of Michael (Rachel Coppieters) and David and cherished grandmother of Adrianna, Anabelle and Aiden.
She will be dearly missed by her brothers, sisters, extended family and friends in the U.K. and Canada.
Nancy was a registered nurse and spent her career caring for the lives of others.
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LUM, Betty Matty – (1927 - 2021) - Peacefully in her sleep with family present on Sunday, August 8, 2021.
Betty beloved wife of the late Stanley Gee Wai Lum. Loving mother of Rosemarie (Tom), Roberta (Mike), Ocean, Stanley (Lorna), and Arthur.
Popo will be fondly remembered by Aimee, Taison, Lauren, Chloe, and Spirit. Dear sister of Georgina Houng-Lee and David Houng-Lee.
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CIOLLI, Maria - (April 27th, 1964 - August 8th, 2021) -
Maria Ciolli, loving wife of Dominic Ciolli and proud mother of Anthony, Daniel and Jessica passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at the age of 57.
She was surrounded by her husband and children and her brother Sandro and sister Rosanna.
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DAVIS, William Grenville (a.k.a. 'Dutch') - (July 30, 1929 – August 8, 2021)
It is with immense sadness that the family of William Davis announces his passing on August 8, 2021.
After spending much family time in his most favourite of all places, his cottage in Georgian Bay, Dutch died of natural causes at home in Brampton, surrounded by members of his family.
He was 92 years young.
Beloved husband to Kathleen, father to Neil (Ruth) Nancy (Michael) Catherine (Abraham), Ian (Rose), Meg (Paul) and predeceased by his sister Peggy (William) and survived by his sister Molly (William).
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De FRANCESCO, Maria Assunta - Maria Assunta De Francesco was born on September 6, 1926 in Guargiaregia, Campobasso, Italy and passed away on August 8, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Beloved wife of the late Antonio. Loving mother of Giuseppe (Patricia) and Olimpia (Giovanni).
Proud Nonna of Laura (Anthony) and Natasha (Gianmarco) and cherished BisNonna of Liliana and Sofia.
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MOREIRA, Jose Manuel - Jose Manuel Moreira was born on December 7, 1943 in Rebelva, Carcavelos, Portugal and passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 77 years.
Jose is the beloved husband of Teresa (for 54 years). He is the loving Father of Fernando (Lisa Marie Rufino) and Diane Moreira (Andrew Burnett). Cherished Grandfather of Thomas, Oliver, Gabriella and Alexandra.
Loving brother of Esmeralda, Margarida and Aida, brother-in-law of Antonio, Victor, Carlos and José.
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PERNA, Antonio - (30 January, 1941 – 8 August, 2021) -
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father Antonio Perna, in his 80th year. He passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Ada by his side.
Forever cherished and missed by his children Attilio (Adriana), Riccardo, Jessica (Mike), and Gabriella (Herbert) and loving dog Lola.
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TUCKER, Shirley Gertrude 'Toots' (nee Kelloway) - (January 27, 1945 to August 8, 2021) -
Shirley Gertrude Tucker of St. John's/Portugal Cove, Newfoundland, passed peacefully away at her home in Brampton, Ontario, after a lengthy illness with COPD.
She was surrounded by her so, John, daughter in-law Catherine, two of her grandsons Jeffery and Ryan, and two of her sisters, Linda and Rochelle.
Predeceased by her husband D. Bruce Tucker; parents Jack and Gladys Kelloway; brothers Stirling, Ray, Maxwell, Bob, Derek and Randy.
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GAYLER, Angela Kathleen - (1934 - 2021) - It is with immeasurable sadness and a heart in tatters, that I share the news of my beloved mum Angela’s passing. Mum slipped away gently, quietly and blessedly at peace on Sunday August 8th, 2021.
Gone before her and far too early, were the loves of her life Stanley, and her wee jewel Caroline.
There simply aren’t enough words to breathe life into this tribute that would serve to paint an adequate portrait of this extraordinary woman, wife, mother, niece, in-law, friend and Grangie. If you knew her, even just a little, you were indeed fortunate. For she truly was a woman of incredible substance.
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MacLEAN, Murdo - Passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre at the age of 87.
Predeceased by his parents Murdo and Christina and his brothers Angus and Hector.
Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Rosina, his niece Donna, his nephew John and his great nephew Anthony, all from Scotland.
Sadly missed by his close friends; Christine & Family, Catherine & Family, Alice & Family and Louise from the GTA, his Sun Life colleagues and all who knew him.
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SAMETZ, Christine Denise - Christine Denise Sametz, age 62, of Scarborough, Ontario passed away on Sunday August 8, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born on August 21, 1958, in Glasglow, Scotland to Oton and Marie Grzebien. She was first and foremost a dedicated mother who relished in every memory made with her family.
For those who knew Christine well, she did not have a mean bone in her body, always putting others above her.
She was a loving wife to Glenn and a caring mother to Bryant and Devin.
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GASUSANA, Barbara Christansen (Dungo) - April 7, 1985 – August 8, 2021
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Barbara Gacusana who passed late Sunday, August 8, 2021.
Barbara will be deeply missed by her four loving children, Bea, Christel, Daniel, and Emily.
She leaves behind her devoted husband, Israel, and kind mother, Evelyn.
Barbara was born in the Philippines and moved to Canada at the age of thirteen.
Barbara completed her Nursing degrees at York University and Seneca College.
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CESTA, Felice - God called Felice Lorenzo Cesta, on August 8, 2021, at the age of 90.
Felice was born in Collelongo (AQ), Italy, to Carmine and Brigida Cesta, on August 10, 1930.
He immigrated to Canada in 1955, followed by his wife Palma and daughter Brigida.
He will now join his beloved wife Palma (nee Mancini).
He will be forever loved and deeply missed by his children Brigida (John) and Carlo (Lisa).
Felice will be cherished and dearly missed by his grandchildren Pamela (Joe) and Christopher (Debbie).
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HENRY, Tyrell Alexander Darnell - It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved Tyrell has passed away on August 8, 2021.
We are beyond heartbroken and devastated by this loss and emptiness it has left us in.
Tyrell was a very unforgettable and charismatic young man.
He was the strongest person that we know.
Tyrell overcame the obstacles that life dealt him and always managed to find the positive in every situation.
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WANSBROUGH, Judith Louise - April 3, 1947 - August 8, 2021
Judy died peacefully in the early morning of August 8, 2021, in her home at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Fergus.
Judy was predeceased by her loving and very missed husband, Lee.
Together, Judy and Lee founded the Elora-Fergus Den of the Good Bears of the World, bringing joy through teddy bears to sick children in hospitals and residents of long-term care homes.
They were commended and celebrated for their Good Bears work by many people and organizations.
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NERBY, Edmund (Ed) - Peacefully at home, on August 8, 2021, at the age of 88, after dealing with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia for a number of years, Edmund (Ed) Ottar Nerby, passed away with his loving wife of 40 years, Claudette, by his side.
Left with memories are his son Peter (Laura) and his children, Stephanie (Connor), Jennifer (Mrig) and Drew of Summit, NJ, his daughter Susan and her children Sarah, Amy and Adam Freeman of Toronto and his son Robert (Bob) (Diane Beresford) and their children, Ryan and Madison of Etobicoke.
Dear brother of Kathryn Dowthwaite (late Geoffrey) and uncle to her daughter Lynda Teeter (Eric van Velzen) of Newmarket, ON.
Brother-in-law of Claude and Liette Lalonde, Jacqueline and Richard Leroux and Marc and Tina Lalonde, all of Cornwall, ON, Denise and Iain Farquhar of Cochrane, ON and Alain and Sylvie Lalonde of Beaconsfield, QC. Mon Oncle Ed to 9 nieces and nephews and 8 great-nieces and nephews.
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LECRAW, Enid (nee WALKER) - 98, formerly of Lindsay, ON, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2021 in Bobcaygeon.
Born in Carlisle, England on April 28, 1923, Enid Walker married Lorne Hughes LeCraw (RCAF) December 21, 1944, and lived in Norland, ON.
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FINCH, Philip Henry - Passed on August 8, 2021 at the age of 95 years, 11 months.
Phil was a 70-year resident of Port Credit.
Predeceased by his wife of 65 years June (nee Whitaker).
He is survived by his sister, Barbara. Phil was the best Dad of Philip Jr., Patricia (Robert) and Anne Marie (Scott).
Phil was the beloved Papa of Phillip George (Emily), Preston (Jessica), Philip Eric (Merissa), Katie (Paul), Ian and Gregory. He was the Great-Papa of Max, Emerson, Charlie (Wild Root), Zackary, Layla, Clara and Paul Jr. (PJ).
Phil was "Uncle Phil" to over 50 nieces, nephews and family friends. Phil began working to support his widowed mother and little sister at the age of 12.
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FUCHS, Friedrich 'Fritz' Emil – (1934 - 2021) - Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday August, 8, 2021.
Predeceased by his wife Gerlinde (nee Wetzler).
He leaves behind his loving partner Inge, his children Carsten, Pamela, four grandchildren, six siblings and a slew of nephews and nieces here and in Germany.
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MITCHELL, Donald Thomas - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Father, Tom Mitchell on Sunday August 8, 2021 at Markham Stouffville Hospital with his close family by his side at the age of 78.
He was the loving Father of Janice (Mark), Lori (Bill) and the cherished Grandfather of Kevin, Dylan and Alex.
Tom was the dear brother of the late Donald, Aileen and Ken.
He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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DIZIG, Steve - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Steve Dizig, on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the age of 88.
Beloved husband of Agnes Dizig (nee Dierkes).
Cherished father of Walter and his wife Elizabeth, Fred and his wife Donna.
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CARTER, Marie A. (nee CHABOT) - Marie passed August 8, 2021 at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Her loving nature, infectious laughter, and formidable Christmas decorating skills will be forever missed.
She was the beloved wife of John; Mum of Christelle, Maureen, and Evan; grandmother of Jonah; sister of Joann, Vivienne (Walter), and Brenda; and cat mom of Daphne.
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HELLYER, The Honorable Paul T. - (1923 – 2021), former Minister of National Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, died on August 8, 2021, succumbing to injuries sustained from a fall on June 19th.
He had celebrated his 98th birthday surrounded by his children and family two days before his passing.
Paul is survived by his second wife Sandra Hellyer, his three children Mary Elizabeth, Peter (Sass) and David (Kathy) and his five grandchildren Jordan (Isabel), Kaitlin, Joshua, Michael (Harriette) and Emily (Charles).
He will be missed by his six great-grandchildren, Aiden, Evelyn, Jacob, Augustus, Wyatt and Alice.
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GELLER, Sandy - Suddenly passed away at Mackenzie Health Hospital, Richmond Hill, on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in her 78th year.
Predeceased by her dear parents Anne and Melville Geller and brothers Harvey and Irving.
Devoted and loving mother to her sons Brian Geller and his wife Cheryl Mueller, Randy Himelstein and his wife Yasmine Alyas (ah-lee-es) and special daughter in law Brenda Kingston-Geller, grandchildren Avi and Sydney, sister in Laws Gaye Geller, Linda Geller, and Twig Smye, cousin Judy Frank.
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SAMAGH, Balbir - Passed away on August 8, 2021 peacefully at home.
She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was a daughter to her parents Tara Singh and Bhajan Kaur, sister of Kulbir Kaur who preceded her in 1935, Jasbir Kaur, Kanwalbir Kaur who preceded her in 2008.
She was married to Raghbir Samagh for 55 years who preceded her to heaven in 2014.
She was mother to her son Daljit and daughter-in-law Prabhjot and grandmother of the apple of her eye Shriena.
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