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SMITH, Charles Andrew - Passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021, at the age of 88.
Charles grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a youth, he discovered his own musical talent learning how to play the guitar. Throughout his adulthood, music played an integral part of his life. Anyone who knows Charles can attest to his beautiful singing voice and masterful guitar playing that could captivate any audience.
He was also a faithful servant of God.
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MOOTOO, Shirley Ursula Maria Theresa (Jowahir) - This is to mark the sad passing of Shirley Ursula Mootoo on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the age of 91 years old.
Shirley leaves behind her 3 children, daughter-in-law, 2 grandsons, 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
Her profession as a Nurse was a point of pride.
She immigrated from Guyana in the late 1960’s and lived most of her life in Pickering, Ontario.
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FITZPATRICK, Donna Louise (Whitaker) - It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Donna’s sudden passing on January 30, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario.
She was born in Montreal on August 26, 1953.
First among the many who mourn her passing, Donna leaves behind her husband and partner in all things, Declan. Since 1978 these two shared their love and lives with family and friends in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and England.
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VOZINIS, Anna (Georgidias) - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of Anna. Surrounded by family at St. Michaels Hospital on January 30, 2021.
She has left behind her beloved husband John, cherished son Stavros, loving grandchildren Natalie (Nicholas), Stephie, Victoria and adored great grandchildren Melodie and Niklaus.
Born in Florina, Greece, she arrived in Canada on January 26th, 1965.
Continuing her journey, she proudly shared her undeniable strength, kind heart, generosity and will be forever admired.
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FITZPATRICK, Donna Louise (nee WHITAKER) - It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Donna's sudden passing on January 30, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario.
She was born in Montreal on August 26, 1953.
First among the many who mourn her passing, Donna leaves behind her husband and partner in all things, Declan.
Since 1978 these two shared their love and lives with family and friends in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and England.
Donna will be dearly missed by many including her sister, Linda Manwarren (Steve), brothers Ken and Brian, Stephanie (niece), Justin (nephew) and the entire Fitzpatrick clan especially Nickie and Brian.
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KITSON, Robert Peter - Passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the age of 80 years.
Robert (Bob) will be lovingly remembered by his wife Penny, children Steven (Wendy) of Etobicoke, and Jody Kitson-Roy (Emery Roy) of Cobden.
He will be dearly missed by his five grandchildren Cassie, Christopher, Mitchell Roy, Travis Roy, Jasmine Roy, and many friends.
Robert was predeceased by his parents, Doris and Peter.
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MERCURI, Patrick Anthony - Patrick "Pat" Anthony Mercuri passed away at Juravinski Hospital, on January 30, 2021, with his wife Betsy at his side.
Pat was born September 9, 1950, in Hamilton Ontario, and attended Bishop Ryan HS, trained as a MLT and completed his BA degree at McMaster University and later an MBA.
Pat devoted his professional life to building better health care systems and mentoring others.
Pat was devoted to his family, including the big weekly Sunday dinners, family golfing trips, and time with his own children and grandchildren.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 34 years, Elizabeth "Betsy" (nee McLeod), children John and Sarah, Mathew and Diana, and Daniel, grandchildren Avery and Madeleine.
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van der VECHT, Kees - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the age of 91.
Beloved husband of Tilly for 67 years.
Cherished Pa to Ingrid (Steve), Linda (Collin), and Joanne (Mike).
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MEEKINS, Spencer George - May 27, 1927 - January 30, 2021
Peacefully, aged 93, at home in Mississauga.
Predeceased by his wife and companion of 71 years, Margaret.
Sadly missed by daughters Joyce Winger (John) and Mary Stewart (Gregor).
Proud grandfather to David, Adam and Jaclyn Winger and Joshua Stewart of Georgetown.
Born in England, George trained in the British Army during WWII, then served in Jamaica.
He moved to Toronto in 1948, serving 27 years on the Toronto Police force and 11 years as a security guard at Continental Can.
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HAWKER, Dustin Wade - (April 2, 1993 - January 29, 2021) - Passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021.
Loving and devoted son to Tracey and Brian Teskey.
Loving little brother to Chelsea Courts, and loving big brother to Breann and Charlotte and Daphne Teskey. Proud uncle to Shyanne and Bentley and Ashlyn Hallett and Khaled Alkhalil.
Cherished grandson to Beverley MacPhee. Cherished nephew to James Hedley and loving cousin to Jinene Hedley and Paul Mercer.
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FREIMANIS, Amanda Marie - With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Amanda Marie Freimanis, who was taken from us tragically on Friday, January 29, 2021, at the age of 33.
Although devastated, we take some comfort that she is reunited with her father Visvaldis Freimanis, as well as her grandparents.
Beloved daughter to Louise and loving sister of Christine (Paul). Proud aunt of Michael, dear niece of Atis in Seattle, USA and Raitis (Vineta) in Sweden. Cousin to Nicole, Davis and Sandis.
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RICHARD, Jason Matthew - (September 16, 1987 - January 29, 2021)
In Loving Memory of Jason Matthew Richard.
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HIERCK, Rudolf 'Rude' Eduard Van Steenes - (October 31, 1950 – January 29, 2021)
Rudolf (Rude) Eduard Van Steenes-Hierck was born in The Hague, Holland on October 31, 1950.
He moved to Montreal, Canada with his family in 1958 and later settled in Toronto as a young man. Rude was first and foremost a musician. He explored many genres of music including Punk, Glam Rock, New Wave, Pop and straight up Rock and Roll, and it was his lifetime passion.
He gained notoriety and was a trailblazer in the Toronto music scene headlining bands like ARSON, Glamatron, Vis A Vis and Ghost Particles.
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DiGAETANO, Sarah 'Sally' Jane (nee Jesty) - (1954 - 2021) -
“A happy family is but an earlier heaven.”
~ George Bernard Shaw
Surrounded by a great and loving family, Sally left us peacefully on January 29, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Known for her dynamic personality and caring nature, Sally was a strong and supportive presence in the lives of those she loved, and her loss is deeply felt by many.
Family was the central theme of Sally’s life; she experienced it in many forms, and it defines her remarkable legacy.
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O'NEIL, Yvonne Ellen - Peacefully on Friday, January 29th, 2021 in Oakville at the age of 90.
Now reunited with beloved husband Gerald (2018).
Loving mother of Dorothy (Tom), Steve (Pat), John (Liz), Bill (Carole), Margaret (Scott), Joan (Tom), Jim and Cathy (Dale).
Cherished Grammy of David (Marina), Josh, Ashley (Matt), Matthew, Brad, Kyle, Bryan, Connor, Emma, Cameron and Sarah. Great-grandmother of Payton.
Dear sister-in-law of Shirley Long and John and Joan O’Neil.
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BONNELL, Rosalie (Smith) - (1935 - 2021) -
Rosalie Bonnell (nee Smith) was reunited with her husband Alfred on January 29th, 2021.
Survived by daughter Corina Macri, son in law Mark Macri; grandsons Jacob, Kyle and Lucas, and late daughter Elaine Chettel (nee Bonnell).
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PAPE, Joan Catherine - (October 22, 1927 to January 29, 2021) - Youngest child of Angela and Augustine Pape, Joan died in Toronto in her 94th year, after a short illness.
Joan was predeceased by her siblings: Jim (Brother Luke, osb), Bill, Mary (Mahood), Joseph, Jack, Gertrude, David, Anne (Heenan) and Margaret (Morgan), by her sisters-in-law (Audrey, Catherine and Margaret), and by her brothers-in-law (Peter Heenan, Clyde Mahood and Merv Morgan).
Joan is survived by many nieces and nephews and their families, who will all miss her dearly.
As a physical therapist (U of T 1949) and Arbor Award Winner in 2014, Joan was active at all levels of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), of which she was President from 1966 to 1968, and later Assistant Executive Director from 1973 to 1988.
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INCANI, Agnese Cesta - On Friday January 29th, 2021, Agnese Cesta Incani, our loving sister and aunt, passed away peacefully at teh age of 72.
We are comforted to know that she will be reunited with her parents in heaven, Giuseppe and Maria Cesta Incani.
Agnese will be deeply missed by her sister Laura and brother in law Antonio Pisegna. She leaves behind a legacy of adoring nieces and nephews who she loved very much.
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SALES, Eliani Marcelo - Eliani Marcelo Sales was born on October 26, 1965 in Pocos De Caldas, MG, Brazil and passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 56 years.
Beloved wife of Osmar Sales for 32 years. She is the loving Mother of Jonathan and Jackson (Valeria). She will be missed deeply by her baby dog Bear.
Eliani will be lovingly remembered by her sisters Luciana, Shelly, Nina, Sonia, Fatima and their families back home in Brazil.
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VARKUL, Joseph 'Joe' - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) Varkul on January 30, 2021.
Beloved husband of Gillian, adored brother of Anne Peimer.
Cherished father and father-in-law of Jonathan, Mark and Joanna Shapiro, Stacey and David Urbach. Devoted Zaida of Natalie, Olivia, Jeremy, Jesse, Alli, Ethan, Cameron, Evan and Jonah.
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MAZZA, Pasquale - Pasquale Mazza was born on May 23, 1921 in Italy and passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 99 years.
Pasquale was predeceased by his beloved wife of 78 years Maddalena.
He is the loving Father of Raffaela (Mario Rollo) and Carmine (Katie). Cherished Nonno of Pasquale (Laryssa), Francesca (Jason), Patrick (Cathy), Sergio (Cheryl), Christopher (Valeria), and Michael (Jennifer). Cherised Bis Nonno of Christina, Alyssa, Matthew, Sebastiano, Alexander, Leonardo, Ella, Antimo, Roman, Soleil, Mason, Mario, Tessa, Aria, Brando, James and Sienna. He is survived by his loving sister Maria (in Italy).
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SZEPESI, Anna - Peacefully passed away with her daughter by her side at the Brampton Civic Hospital on January 29, 2021 at the age of 85 years.
Born May 25, 1935 in Felsőmarac, Hungary, Anna leaves this world to join her parents Teresa and Frank Kocsis.
Anna will be deeply missed by her loving daughter Ellie (Frank) Macedo. Cherished grandmother of Andrea (Ali) Lotfi and Michael Cih, beloved great grandmother of Darius Lotfi, Marcus Lotfi and Kaveh Lotfi.
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WILDER, Alan - On Friday, January 29, 2021 at Sunnybrook Health Centre.
Beloved husband of Elaine Newton Wilder and the late Beatie Wilder.
Loving father and father-in-law of Robert Wilder and Jackie Rothstein, Gillian and John Marshall, Jack Newton and Donna, Marla and Ralph Pichler, Lori Newton and Sean Dewart, Tanja Roos and the late Neil Wilder.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of Paula and the late Leon Wilder.
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WAHLE, Elliott - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elliott Wahle on January 29, 2021 in his 70th year, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Beloved husband of Helene.
Loving father and father-in-law of Melissa and Aaron Komlos, and Elyse Wahle.
Most wonderful Papa to Ryan and Leora.
Loving brother and brother-in-law of Gail Wahle and Rick Taffer, Susan and Michael Boruchov, and Scott and Terri Fishman.
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BASILE, Mario - Suddenly on January 29, 2021 at the age of 91.
He will be forever missed by his loving wife, Giuseppina.
Cherished by his dear children, Lucy (Frank) and Domenic (Miriam).
Mario will be forever loved by his grandchildren, Laura (Ryan), Angela, Carmine, Alexandra, Nadia and Olivia.
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BARLAS, George - December 19, 1927 – January 29, 2021 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and husband.
He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 29, 2021.
George was born in Schinochori, Argos, Greece where he earned his diploma and taught English for several years before immigrating to Canada.
Many of his closest friends and family members would call him ‘The Professor’, because of his love of knowledge.
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