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MACINTYRE, Mary Queen - Died peacefully in her 86th year, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at home.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Kenneth Macintyre and was beloved mother of Fiona (Craig) Johnston and Gavin (Julie) Macintyre, cherished grandmother of Becca (Rob) Johnston, Alex (Juan) Salcedo, David (Malin) Johnston, and Emma (James) Macintyre, and great-grandmother to Gavin Salcedo.
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FARRANT, Helen Grace (nee BOAKES) - (1920 - 2021) - We are sad to announce that on March 23, 2021 we lost the matriarch of our family, Helen Farrant.
Helen was born in London, England on February 26, 1920.
When she was 14 she met Wally (Walter Edwin Farrant, deceased), the love of her life.
They were married in 1940, and after WWII ended, Helen and Wally settled in Canterbury, England to raise their family.
They had three children: Linda Dreischer (Norbert), David Farrant, (Anne, both deceased) and Susan Hyatt (Nigel). Helen lived a rich and full life.
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BLAIS, Delores 'Dee' (Marshall) - Peacefully passed away March 23 2021.
Loving wife to Mitchell.
Cherished Mother to Michael (Jackie) and Jeffrey (Amanda).
Adored Nana to 6 wonderful grandchildren. Alex, Hamid, Jon, Tala, Jesse and Nicole.
A beloved sister to Gordon, George, Sue, Diane, Tom, Jane, Donald, Bill and David.
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NISHIO, Tomi-Taro 'Tom' - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tomi-Taro peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre on March 23, 2021.
Dear husband to the late Joyce (nee: Ikeda) and the late Mary (nee: Suzuki).
A wonderful father to Robynn, Greig (Carolynne), and the late Ian (Helen).
A much loved grandfather to Robin (Athena), Corey (Olga), Daniel, Timothy, Jonathan, and Brooke.
Devoted brother of the late Itsushi, Nori and Rei, and survived by his brother Kaz (Sachi)
Tom enjoyed a life well-lived.
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LAZARE, Gerald John - September 25, 1927 - March 23, 2021
Passed away peacefully at home, on March 23rd, at the age of 93.
Predeceased by his parents Maurice and Abiata Lazare and his brothers and sisters Harry, Sarah, Solly, and Rita.
Sadly mourned and fondly remembered by his wife Setsuko, son Jeff Lazare, nephews Aaron (Ally) Lazare, Brian Lazare, David and Ruth Lazare and many others.
Gerald had a wonderful career as an artist. He started out at the age of 16 when he was hired to do comic strips during the war.
He then became an illustrator and taught part-time at the Ontario College of Art which enabled him to become a serious painter.
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CORNELSEN, Herman Alfred - Herman died March 23, 2021 at his home in the presence of his family. Was born on September 7, 1945, in Elmshorn, Germany.
In 1956, his family emigrated to Vancouver, BC, where Herman, at the age of 10, adapted to life in a new culture. He started high school at John Oliver and finished at Mennonite Educational Institute in Clearbrook, BC.
He became passionate about cars and motorcycles.
After working in construction and as a shing boat mechanic in Prince Rupert, he joined Nican, an importing company.
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GAFFNEY, Myrna Lorraine (nee BALL) - March 15, 1930 – March 23, 2021
With heavy hearts we announce that Myrna Lorraine Gaffney died peacefully, on Tuesday evening, March 23, 2021, leaving this earth to meet her soul mate Jimmy and beloved brother Murray.
She was surrounded by family and love.
She was born to Cecelia Sloan and Francis "Chip" Ball on March 15, 1930, in Timmins, ON.
She was a gentle, loving wife and mother to Susan and Lynne, a devoted mother-in-law to Gordon (Bell) and Sean (Gilligan).
She adored her grandboys – Christopher, Matt, Scott, Mike and Geoff and she was blessed to have met her 2 great-grandbabies – Kat (5) and Blake (3).
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GERLACH, Harmut - August 13, 1958 - March 23, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Hart Gerlach.
Predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Rosa, Hart is sadly mourned by his brother, Herbert, nephew, Ryan, partner, Joan, and many others.
After graduating from Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute, Hart earned a post-secondary degree at Ryerson and would go on to put his impressive technical skills to use throughout his career with organizations like Siemens and Canadian Blood Services.
Hart was a kind soul, avid sports fan, and talented athlete who possessed a great sense of humour.
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LIBANO-OJIER, Alonso - It is with great sadness in our hearts to announce that on Tuesday March 23, 2021, Alonso passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brave year -long battle with brain cancer at the age of 60.
Alonso was born in Valparaiso, Chile on July 30, 1960 and immigrated to Canada in 1988 where he worked hard making a life in Canada and helped raise 4 amazing children. Alonso found joy in the outdoors in nature, spending time driving long beautiful scenic roads listening to his favourite music.
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EARLY, John "Jack" - It is with great sadness we announce John "Jack" Ewart Early, known lovingly to his family as "Bubba," passed away peacefully, at age 90, on March 23, 2021, in Oakville, Ontario.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Lynette (nee Price).
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BROWN, Yvonne (nee KELLETT) - Peacefully, at North York General Hospital, following complications from surgery, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in her 90th year.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Keith, who passed away on February 23, 2018.
Loving mother to Chris (Vicky), Tim (Ariana), and Jeff (Samantha), and proud grandmother of Sebastian and Angela (to whom she was "Bimba"); Mason, Eden, and Noa; and Emily, Julia, and Chloë.
One of six siblings - Murray, Jean, Grant, Bill, and Dianne, who survives her - Yvonne was born in Haliburton, Ontario on April 24, 1931 to Walter and Hilda.
She moved to Toronto in her late teens to train as a Registered Nurse at St. Michael's Hospital, graduating with the class of 1952.
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CORNELSEN, Herman Alfred - Herman Alfred Cornelsen was born on September 7, 1945, in Elmshorn, Germany.
Herman died March 23, 2021 at his home in the presence of his family.
He was predeceased by his parents, Erwin and Hildur (Deckert) Cornelsen.
He is survived and will be missed deeply by his wife, Dawn, son, Steven (Mitsue), and daughter, Robyn (Thomas); brothers George (Eveline), Henry (Jeannie), Sig (Dorothy), and Rick (Dori) and their families; relatives, friends and business colleagues all over the world.
In 1956, his family immigrated to Vancouver, BC, where Herman, at the age of 10, adapted to life in a new culture.
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CUSIMANO, Molly (Mary Teresa) - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Molly Cusimano (nee Mary Teresa Owens), at the age of 97, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Peter Cusimano.
Cherished mother of Paul (Susan) and Jacqueline Galison (Paul).
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WADDINGTON, Allan Barry - Allan passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2021 after a short stay at Oakville-Trafalgar Hospital. He was 52.
Allan was the proud father of five children, Seth, Cali-Rose, Thad, Thao and Thane with his former wife Laurisa.
He was the son of Sandra and Barry, the Brother of Christine (Gord) and Ken (Maggie), Uncle of Lexie and Chris.
He will be missed.
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ELKIN, Diane (MAMA ‘D) - (February 25, 1936 – March 22, 2021) -
Heaven gained another angel.
Exactly 1 year to the day, your husband transitioned into his after life, and you decided to join him. We can’t think of a more perfect ending to your love story.
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ROWAN, David - We are sorry to say but DAVID ROWAN passed away peacefully on Monday March 22, 2021.
He is survived by his brothers Gerry (Sonia) and Mark. Parents were Jack and Edith Rowan.
Uncle to Sheldon Rowan (Rachel), Julia Rowan (Avi Ciglen) and Andrea Waserman (Sammy).
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SZERMAN, Bilha - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother Bilha Szerman on March 22, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Michael Szerman. Loving mother of Rebecca Szerman and Linda and Leon Katz. Cherished grandmother to Michael, Aaron, Felice and Daniel and great grandmother to Sidney.
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CLARKSON, Ian Gordon - Passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021 at Etobicoke General Hospital at the age of 86.
Son of the late Bill and Gladys Clarkson. He is survived by his beloved wife Francie and by his dear children Andrew (Joanne), John, David (Nicole), and Jennifer (Mike Potvin), as well as by five grandchildren: Ella, Henry, Noah, Liam, and Cassie, and by his niece Nancy Clarkson-Loreto.
He was predeceased by his brother Bill (Mary) and by nephews Bruce and Dean.
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LESLIE, Donald 'Don' Alexander - Don, in his 85th year, passed away March 22nd, 2021.
Predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 47 years Betty (nee Irvine).
Dear and beloved father of Steven (Sue) and Joanne, Loving brother of Anne Noble (Ian), Cherished grandfather of Hanna and Jack Yundt.
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DEMPSEY, Henry Eugene 'Gene' - (January 16, 1928 to March 22, 2021) - Physicist, problem solver, entrepreneur, businessman and proud RAF veteran.
Predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years Dee (nee Thompson, died 2010), father of Pamela Armstrong (Patrick) and Paul Dempsey (Joy), brother of Dorry Seeley (Frank) and brother-in-law of John Thompson (Judith).
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GOURLEY, Harold Marshall - It is with profound sadness that the family of Harold Marshall Gourley announces his sudden passing on March 22, 2021 at the age of 85.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Cliff, Glenn, Colleen, Mike; his daughters in law, Tracy, Laura and Nicole; his sons in law Gino & Paul, as well as his 18 grandchildren who brightened his life every day.
He will also be missed by his numerous relatives and friends in Ireland, Canada and Indian Rocks Beach where Marshall spent many a winter.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Mildred Gourley of 50 years and his daughter Dianne Moretti-Gourley.
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CÔTÉ, Rosaria - Rosaria Côté was born on April 19, 1940 in Belsito Cosenza, Italy and passed away on March 22, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 80 years.
Rosaria was predeceased by her beloved husband Paul Côté and her beloved daughter Filomena.
She is the loving mother of Francesco.
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PINGA, Robert Ernest - It is with extreme sadness and a broken heart that we announce the passing of Robert Ernest Pinga. Robert was a loving husband to Anna, a loving father to Marc, older brother to Rick and Rebecca.
Robert passed away suddenly on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age 52.
Robert was born to Nestor and Josefina on May 31, 1968, in Toronto. He was proficient in many things. As a child, Rob loved to take things apart and put them back together. It’s no surprise that he would work in the construction industry as a Senior Project Manager in Interior Renovations. He loved working in the industry and was always very precise and accurate in all his work.
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MENEZES, Anna Maria - Maria Menezes, a loving wife, mother, sister, friend, and teacher, transitioned peacefully on March 22, 2021 at the young age of 73.
Maria was from Goa, India and grew up in Mumbai, where she worked as a teacher and later married.
She moved to join her husband in Muscat, Oman where she lived for 24 years, raised three daughters, and supported them after her husband’s death.
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REED, Kenneth John - With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Kenneth John Reed, on Monday March 22nd, 2021 at Huntsville Memorial Hospital, at the age of 61. Ken passed away with his loving family by his side.
Ken will be missed by his family and friends who knew him to be fun loving, kind-hearted, supportive, talented and humorous with all of his quirky jokes; he was known to be the life of the party, even when there was none.
He was an adoring dad to Jonathan (Meghan) and Courtney (Eric), former husband to Ellen, a devoted Grandpapa to Zoey, a cherished partner to Leona, and a caring brother to Ron (Mary), Paul (Michelle), Bob, Carol (Mark), and Tom (Mirela).
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BRADSHAW, Leslie DaCosta - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Leslie, on Monday, March 22, 2021, at the age of 81.
Leslie is now reunited with his beautiful wife, Coral.
Loving and devoted father of Natasha Bradshaw, Carmelle Bradshaw (Michael) Richards and Susan Bradshaw. Cherished and proud Grandfather of Jessenia, Bailey and Brienne.
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