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MOFFAT, G. Michael George - "Michael" Moffat, of Brampton, ON, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021.
Michael was born on August 25, 1935, to Thomas and Jennie (Harris) Moffat (predeceased) in Belleville, ON.
Raised in Tweed, ON, with his parents and 8 siblings, it is in this small town where he met the love of his life, Catherine.
Michael and Catherine raised their four children in Toronto and Brampton, where they were involved in many sports and activities.
Michael's greatest love was his family.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 59 years, Catherine (nee Quinn) and children Edward (Evangeline) Moffat, James Moffat, John (Jennifer) Moffat, and Kate (Matthew) Devine.
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KIRKWOOD, Brian - 36, sadly passed away on July 1, 2021.
In life, it was his big heart that made him a beacon of light to his family and many loving friends.
He was born September 13th, 1984 to John and Georgia Kirkwood.
Now reunited with his beloved mother Georgia, Brian was truly the apple of her eye, as he a funny, caring and adventurous truth seeker.
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STRUTHERS, John Alexander - Died at his home, surrounded by family, in Toronto, Ontario July 1, 2021, from cancer, at the age of 67.
John was a native Torontonian born to Georgina Dell Struthers (nee Switzer) and James Alexander Struthers.
He has one sister, Mary Richardson, who survives him.
he love of John’s life, Beth Fanjoy, was his life anchor during the progression of his disease.
They spent too few years together after finding each other in later life.
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HORTON, Harry Allen - Not with bended nor tilted head, but with a slight inhalation, Dad/Papa closed his lovely blue eyes for the last time on July 1, 2021, surrounded by his five sons.
Harry Allen Horton, born 1931, was predeceased by his loving mother, Sarah, kind father, Wilfred, adoring sister, Elsie and loyal brothers, Wilfred and Ralph.
Dad's will to live was evident until his last breath.
Unfortunately, his passion for life: the "terrific" family dinners, birthdays, cottages, Christmases, Easters, Thanksgivings, travel, opera, theatre, tennis and golf, receded upon the death of Betty, his wife, best friend and companion of 62 years. Dad was a proud Engineer, University of Toronto (1954)
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JEFFREY, Lena - April 10, 1923 - July 1, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce Lena Jeffrey (nee Dobrowolski) peacefully passed away in her home on July 1, 2021.
Lena was born to John and Julia Dobrowolski in Star City, Saskatchewan on April 10, 1921.
Lena met James (Jim) Jeffrey, the love of her life, while he was stationed with the RAF in Estevan, Saskatchewan, and it was there that they were married on December 31, 1943.
Soon after they moved to Jim's home in Dalkeith, Scotland and lived with Jim's parents until the war was over.
The couple moved back to Canada and settled in Toronto before buying their house in Willowdale , Ontario.
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LIDGOLD, Gord - 1943 – 2021
Died of cancer on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Scarborough, Ontario.
Survived by his wife Carole, 55 years married; his daughter Lori; his sister Gail and her husband Fred; his brother Robert and his wife Patti; his sister Lois and her husband David.
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RAINKO, Elizabeth(nee DALLAS) - Passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Mississauga, at 79 years of age.
Beloved wife of Stanley for 43 years. Dear sister of Robert Dallas (Sheila) and Flor Grindley (Alan) of Scotland.
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RISEBROUGH, Clara Isabel - (Active volunteer for over 40 years with the Markham Fair)
Peacefully passed away at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Thursday, July 1, 2021.
Isabel Risebrough (nee Wiley) of Mt. Albert and formerly of Markham, in her 90th year.
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SOLO, Vera - Peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 1, 2021.
Born May 15, 1943, to Olga and Nicholas Onischuk. She is survived by her husband Walter, her son Matthew and his wife Erin, her daughter Alanna and her partner Elspeth, her grandchildren Zachary and Ashley, and her sister Louise Kot.
Growing up in Hamilton, she formed lifelong friendships and shared adventures with her extended family, niece Kimberly and nephews Mark and Wayne.
She ecstatically cheered on the Hamilton Tiger Cats team. While studying for her Master of Education at the University of Toronto she met Walter.
After enjoying many travels through Europe with dear friends and meeting new ones, Vera and Walter married in 1971.
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LEANING, Joan Marie Leaning (née Robinson) - of Kincardine, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in her 85th year.
Beloved wife of the late Edmund Jack "Ted" Leaning.
Loving mother of Sandra Lill and husband Jamie and Edmund Peter "Pete" Leaning (Catherine).
Affectionately remembered by daughter-in-law Karen Leaning and step-children, Steve Flick and wife Randa and Lisa O'Donnell and husband Tim
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MILLES, Kulli - Febuary 7, 1936 - July 1, 2021
Peacefully, in her 85th year, on Thursday, July 1, 2021.
Beloved mother to Andres Watson. A self-proclaimed "perpetual student", she fled Estonia with her family, arriving in Toronto in 1952 and attended Oakwood Collegiate.
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PEAT, Isabel (Tony) - With great sadness we announce the death of Isabel Peat (nee Coon) in her 97th year, on July 1, 2021.
She was predeceased by her husband David McGregor Peat.
She is survived by her sister Eleanor Stryland and was a dear mother to Owen (Marian), Victoria Battrick (Al) and Morgan (Elizabeth); and grandmother to Joe Battrick, Jennifer, David, Johnathon and Bronwyn.
A life of rich experiences: Blythwood Public School, Havergal College '44, a WWII Red Cross volunteer ambulance driver in Toronto, Interior Designer with her architect father (Burwell), Mohawk College Interior Design degree, volunteer of the Hamilton Art Gallery (Art rental and tours coordinator), extensive traveller and a lifetime of Muskoka summers becoming the master of the Hermitage kitchen with her extended and blended family.- Details
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DARICHUK, Edward Bronick - January 30, 1933 - July 1, 2021
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Ed Darichuk on July 1, 2021 at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital at the age of 88.
Ed is survived by his beloved wife Nancy (nee Agnes McAlpine) of 56 years.
Predeceased by his parents Anna and Alex and his brothers Samuel and Bill.
Also survived by sister-in-law Beverley, nieces Mary-Jo, Shirlee, Nancy-Anne, Jeanette, and nephews Dave, Dan, Greg, Ron, Stephen, Rick, Bob and John
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SAVAS, Evelyn (nee Paris) - Evelyn Savas of Scarborough, Ontario The family of Evelyn Savas wishes to share news of her passing, peacefully on June 30th, 2021 in her 96th year with family by her side.
Wife of the late Theodore Savas (2015), loving mother of Christopher Savas, Zoe Craig (Kevin) and Christina Lewis (Cameron), Yiayia to Sarah (Angus), Jason, Courtney and Alyssa and Great Yiayia to Calla and Kaydence.
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McDONALD, Carla Violet - (1988 - 2021) - It is with great sadness that Carla passed away June 30, 2021.
She is survived by her mother Bonnie McDonald, step-dad Matthew Wakelin and three children, Annie and Kevon Hottar, Violet McDonald and her brother Eric McDonald.
She was loved deeply, and will be extremely missed.
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CARNIEL, Mario - Peacefully at Weston Terrace on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the age of 85.
Survived by his sister Luisa Bertollo and will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy.
Mario was an animal lover and enjoyed feeding and caring for the animals on the farm and the pet rabbit at Weston Terrace.
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PANNUNZIO, Anthony - At Etobicoke General Hospital on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the age of 76.
Dearly beloved husband of Maria.
Loving father of Joseph and his wife Lina, and Michael. Cherished grandfather of Jessica and Cristian.
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BENKOE, Sofie - Born August 10, 1933 in Oberwart, Austria and died peacefully on June 30, 2021 reuniting with her beloved husband Michael.
Loving mother to Gerlinde (Claudio) Balbinot and Michael (Joanne) Benkoe.
Treasured Oma to Leeana, David, Alexander and Monika.
She will be fondly remembered by friends and extended family in Canada and Austria.
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GRAHAM, David Bruce - With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Dave Graham on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the age of 79.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Louise, along with his loving children Diane Conti, Sherry Graham and Kevin Graham (Vicki).
Cherished grandfather to Spencer, Courtney, Cody, Tim and his wife to be, Lauren, great-grandfather to Jordana. Missed by his stepmother Ruth Graham.
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SMITH, Marlene Dorothy - (1936 - 2021) - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Marlene Smith at Brampton Civic Hospital with her family at her side on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Marlene was born in Toronto on September 16, 1936 and was the only child of Albert Daniel Srigley and Dorothy Georgina (nee Johnstone).
Marlene met the love of her life Allen Smith in December 1953 and the two were married October 6, 1956 enjoying almost 65 years of marriage. Together they established a home in Brampton and raised a family.
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PARKER, Lynda Marie - (March 10, 1948 - June 30, 2021)
Lynda Marie Parker passed peacefully with Eugenia, Theresa and dearest friend Joseph Helli by her side at Sunnybrook Hospital, after several years of challenging health issues.
Beloved daughter of Eugenia and the late Eugene Parker, loved sister of Gregory (Suzanne), Theresa (Nino) and the late Kevin.
Lynda was the proud aunt of Chris (Shelley), Brett, Ryan (Katie), Max (Vanessa), and Kaitlin, as well as the great-aunt to Cohen and Claire and Waverly and Wesley.
Lynda retired as a Senior Contracting Specialist for the Federal Government of Canada and was enriched by her 30 years of loyal service.
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MINGO, Thomas Caunter - Thomas Mingo has been reunited with his beloved wife Muriel on June 30th, 2021 at the age of 98.
He will be sadly missed by his sons Brian and Barry.
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RADOVSKI, Cathy (Ekaterini Papadopoulou) - (July 18, 1957 – June 30, 2021) -
Cathy Radovski (Ekaterini Papadopoulou) 63, was born on July 18, 1957 to her parents Simeon and Evangelia in Kratero, Florina Greece. Cathy was one of four children. Her beloved late twin brother Alexandros, sister Athina and brother Zissis.
She will be dearly missed by her incredibly loving and supportive husband Zivko of 43 years, her children that she was immensely proud of, Natalie and Jason and significant others (John & Vanessa), as well as her grandchildren that were her pride and joy: Elliana, Frankie and Rhea.
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BERGIN, Robert Maurice - (1926 - 2021) - Peacefully passed away, at Queen’s Estates Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Madeline in June 2016.
Cherished dad of Judy Thompson, Madeline Bergin and the late Andrew Bergin. Proud grandad of Jeffrey, Mark and Craig and great grandad of Barrett.
In 95 years of living, Dad was on the Executive of Finchurst Boys Club while Ange played hockey; Shop Steward at times while working at Cooper & Beatty for more than 50 years, and a life-long card carrying Liberal.
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VIAU, Serge - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Serge Viau on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at 76 years.
Born in Quebec on March 16, 1945 to wonderful parents Gertrude Belair and Euclid Viau. Serge leaves behind his loving partner Esther Saunders of 33 years.
Proud father of his two beautiful daughters; Alaina Viau and Alana Viau, and grandfather of 3. Serge will be missed by Alana’s puppy Odin.
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SINGHERAYOR, Varnakumari - (7 March, 1955 – 30 June, 2021)
Varnakumari Singherayor, was born in Naranthanai, Kayts, Sri Lanka, to loving parents, James Selvam and Rosalin James on March 7, 1955.
Married to Anthony Joseph Singherayor (Yogaratnam). Daughter-in-law of the late A.K. Joseph and Mary Anthonipillai. Devoted mother of Ajanth, Steeve and Annuzha. Sister of Menakumari, Jenadevi and Anton James. Sister-in-law of Joseph Christan, Saro Yoganatham, Pushpam Benedit, Punitham Wijeyapalan, Anton Newton, Jega Nation, the late Anton Roy and Joseph George. Caring mother-in-law of Dorina Rogers and Richard Despatie. Loving grandmother of Adrian Rogers.
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