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MADRAS, Sylvia - On Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
Sylvia Madras, beloved wife of the late Philip Madras.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Neal Madras and Joyce Kruskal, Alan Madras and the late Ruth Howard, dear sister of the late Rose Springer, and Philip Salzman.
Devoted grandmother of Amy, and David.
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POLICICCHIO, Lillina - Peacefully on March 30, 2021 at the age of 93.
Reunited in Heaven with her loving husband Benio.
Proud mother of Sara (Ennio Giovannone), Marisa (Steve (pd.) Hall), Silvana (Robert van Veen) and Joe.
Loving Nonna to Mauro, Valentina, Daniela, David, Kelly, Daniel and Lauren.
Adoring Bisnonna to Ava-Marie, Thomas, Emily, Adriano, Sienna, and Cameron.
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WITTE, Carol Anne - On Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Carol passed away suddenly at the age of 59.
Carol was born on March 4, 1962 in Mahopac, New York, USA.
She attended Lewis S Beattie High School where she studied hair dressing and cooking classes.
Carol was a member of the Participation House community for several years where she also enjoyed doing volunteer work with other members.
Carol was also a member of The Centre for Dreams where she quickly formed many great friendships.
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MAYNARD, Kenneth Norman - Ken passed away in the early hours of his 87th birthday following a brief illness.
A member of the Rotary Club of Woodbridge since 1962 and Paul Harris Fellow, Ken believed strongly in the Rotary mottos of "Service above Self" and "One profits most who serves best".
As a 5th generation resident of Woodbridge, Ontario, Ken lived the Rotary motto by serving his community in many capacities with honour and distinction.
Churchwarden of Christ Church Anglican, Lay delegate to synod and longtime member of the cemetery board.
At 86 years of age Ken, an Honorary Life Director, helped manage last years Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth Competition for the Woodbridge Fall Fair, which saw the competition's most successful event to date.
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MAREK, Stephen - Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
Beloved son of Klara Marek and the late Zoltan Marek.
Loving brother of Milt Marek (Susan Wise).
Devoted and loving uncle of Brandon Marek, and Kayla Marek.
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RICHARDSON, Desmond Joseph - Passed away peacefully, with his loving family at his side, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in his 98th year.
Devoted husband and best friend to the late Kay (Witmer) Richardson.
Beloved father of Peter (Colette), Mary Ann (Chris), John (predeceased), Jay (predeceased) and Sue (Tom).
Cherished grandfather to Caitlin (Phill), Laura (Trevor), Brendan, Joanna (Mack), Amanda, Anika and Renee. Great grandfather to Alex, Joshua, Alyssa & Jack.
Beloved son of Thomas James (Belfast) and Margaret McCloskey (Dungiven).
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BECK, Gordon E. - Gord passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
Predeceased by his loving wife Sharon of 53 years.
Loving father of John (Deborah), Rosalie and Adrienne and much- loved grandfather of Rebecca, Madeline and Ryan.
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STAPLEY, Marjorie May (Weekes) - In her 99th year, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
Marjorie was born in Montreal, P.Q., on August 11th, 1922, the youngest daughter of Lucy and Harry Weekes.
Predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Frederick Charles Stapley; and survived by her only daughter, Donna.
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CARRUTHERS, Beverley Joan (nee SHOEMAKER) - February 14, 1929 - March 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and Nana, Beverley Joan Carruthers, who passed away at the age of 92.
She will be forever and lovingly remembered by her 3 daughters, Gayle (Bruce), Barbara (David) and Jill (Roy). "Nana" will also be dearly remembered by her six grandchildren: Rob (Bronwyn), Jennifer (A.J.), Lauren (Cory), Blair, Kim (Ray), Bryan (Sarah) and her eight great-grandchildren.
Bev will also be warmly remembered by her numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and dear friends. Bev was predeceased by her husband Rob and sister Jane Thompson.
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BOURQUE, Celime Joseph "Cel" - July 29, 1953 - March 30, 2021
It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our Cel on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Scarborough, Ontario, at the age of 67.
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LYNN, William (Bill) - 1943 - 2021
Bill enjoyed a good party and knew how to keep his friends laughing with his banter.
He was a homebody and loved living in the countryside.
An avid gardener, many enjoyed the bounty from his crops.
Bill was passionate about his pets, politics and writing.
Over the years he travelled many miles walking his beloved vizslas, Birch and Grainne, through the local forests.
He moves on to join his wife Carole, sister Win Young (George), his parents and close friends.
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MARKS, Marilyn Betty - June 1934 - March 2021
Marilyn passed away peacefully in her 87th year, after a long illness.
Predeceased by her husband Saul (Sonny) Marks, and by her parents Helene and Gerry Lehman, and also her sisters Noreen Kirby, Edith Lehman, Lois Mackie and Janice Kitchen.
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McGILL, Yula Marlene (nee WATT) - Has completed her life's journey, at Mississauga Long Term Care, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the age of 88.
Beloved Wife of the late Charles Martin "Mac" McGill.
Dear Mother of David (Judy) of Minden.
Loving Grandmother of Shannon, Andrew and Evan and Great-Grandchildren Kaitlyn, Teagan, Maverick, Emery and Everette. Predeceased by her parents Clifford Watt and Wilma Watt (nee Deacon) and her brother Gary Watt.
Survived by her sister Carolyn Greenfield and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wants to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff at Mississauga Long Term Care.
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McGUIGAN, Beatrice Emma (nee BENNINGER) - (December 12, 1923 – March 30, 2021)
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Bea.
She was predeceased by her husband Richard in 2003.
She will be dearly missed by her children, Laurel Pearce (Ted, deceased), Mary, Patricia Fiorentino (Joseph) and Rick (Franca).
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SHAH, Virbalaben Champaklal - Our beloved Virbalaben, Mummy and Ba left this heavenly earth on March 30, 2021.
She leaves behind one daughter, one son-in-law, five sons, five daughters-in-law, fifteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, two brothers, a sister, a niece, a nephew and their families.
We are beyond blessed to have had a lifetime of memories with Mummy/Ba and while we will miss her dearly, we know she is restfully at peace with our Papa/Dada
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FRUSTAGLIO, Antonietta - God called Antonietta home on Holy Week Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Humber River Hospital - Wilson Site, in her 94th year.
She will be forever loved by her late husband Joseph of 61 years, cherished mother of Jenny and Daniel, and dear Nonna to Alexandra and Joseph.
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TURCO, Giuseppe - (1929 - 2021) - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Giuseppe Turco on March 29, 2021.
Giuseppe has been reunited with his beloved wife of 65 years Rosina whom he lost just two months ago.
Giuseppe is survived by his daughter Anna, her husband Mike and grandchildren Matteo and Alessia. He is predeceased by his wife, parents, Gaetano and Angela, brothers Antonio and Michele and sister Marietta.
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ALLEN, Ellwood Orval - Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 29, 2021 in his 89th year.
Loving husband of Doris. Beloved father of Todd (Justin), Mark (Karen), Scott (Shawna) and Darren (Tanya).
Proud grandfather of Chris, Michael, Jason, Carly, Jesse, Brayden, Justin, Jake, Hayden, Jamie, Mikey, Daniel, Darren, Sarah, Graham and Rachel. Great grandfather of Maksim.
Brother of Mel, Johnny, Victor, Ruth, Diane, Evelyn, Iris, Ron, Gary and Bill. Son of the late Ellwood and Mary.
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PETRICH, Fanny Frances - It is with tremendous sorrow that I announce the passing of my beloved mother on Monday March 29, 2021 at Dom Lipa at the age 97.
Fanny Petrich was born in Rudnik, Slovenia where she experienced a very traumatic childhood and endured an extremely difficult life. Like many fellow Slovenians, she experienced war, civil war, and all its atrocities. Fanny had to abruptly leave her home and possessions, fleeing to Austria where she lived for 3 years in a refugee camp and worked in a nearby furniture factory operating a planer machine.
Immigrating to Canada on a contract in September 1948, Fanny worked for one year as a live-in domestic, fulfilling her obligations to the federal government. July 1949, she married my father Frank and worked in Food Services at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto until her early retirement.
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McGEORGE, Marna Ann - Passed away unexpectedly at home on March 29, 2021, in her 70th year.
Beloved wife of 43 years to Robert, loving mother to Michael (Kim) and Andrew (Messina), cherished grandmother to Sydney and Harmony.
Will be sadly missed by her brothers Ross (Jean) and Bill (Christina), her many nieces and nephews, and her best friend Michelle.
She was predeceased by her parents Bill and Margaret, and her brother Edward.
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JOHNSON, Shirley Ann (nee Archibald) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Johnson on March 29th, 2021, at the age of 83.
Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Phillip MacDonald and Mark Johnson. Loving mother of William (Carol), Elizabeth (Bryan) and Henry.
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DE OLIVEIRA, Jose Fernandes - Peacefully at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, March 29, 2021 at the age of 66.
Dearly beloved husband of Maria Augusta. Cherished father of Eduardo Xavier and his wife Jerricah, and Roberto. Dear brother of Maria, Manuel, Dolores, Carlos and Amelia.
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DARRACH, Gordon Duncan - Peacefully passed away of natural causes at Leacock Care Centre, Orillia, on March 29, 2021, in his 88th year.
Son of the late Duncan and Mary Darrach and dear brother of the late Norman (Sis), Joseph (Lois), Stanley, Margaret (Harry) Bernice and Ellen.
Lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and great-grand nieces and great-grand nephews.
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AUCOTT, Barry - Barry passed away at home on March 29, 2021, at the age of 81. He was surrounded by the love of his family after a hard fight with Mesothelioma.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas Clifford and Edith; devoted and loving husband of 58 years to Brenda; proud father of Claire (Chris), Anne Marie, Ruth and Peter (Jennifer); beloved grandpa to Lauryn, Sophie, Katie, Declan, Cormac and Levi.
He will be sadly missed by his surviving sister Judith, cousins and friends in England, Canada and Cuba.
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VIOLENUS, Demeter "Debbie" - Passed away on March 29, 2021 at the age of 64.
She will be forever loved and deeply missed by her family, relatives and friends.
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DI POCE, Francesco - At the age of 81 peacefully passed away on March 29, 2021.
Beloved husband of Rita Di Poce (Tersigni) for 65 years.
Francesco is survived by his children Maria Debkowski (Greg), Sergio, Nick (Mary Palozzi), Gaetano (Nadia Sacco) and loving brother of Anna Alonzi.
Francesco is predeceased by his brothers, Lauderio, Armando, Mario and Carmine Di Poce.
Loving nonno to Sophia and Nicholas and Lucas Francesco.
He will be forever missed by his many brothers, brothers in law, sisters in law and many nieces and nephews.
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