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KERR, Donald Selwyn - Donald Selwyn Kerr, 88, of Brampton, Ontario, passed away peacefully, January 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his wife and four children.
Don was born January 24, 1932 in Oxbow, Saskatchewan.
He graduated from the University of Alberta and transitioned into the finance world where he worked for General Motors Acceptance Corporation and after 42 years of service retired in 1996.
He married Janice Mary Rooke on April 18, 1959 and together raised their four children.
He spent most of his retirement days playing tennis, travelling, honing his incredible watercolor skills and enjoying the many sleepovers with his grandchildren.
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ABBS, Anne Sybil (nee HARMER) - It is with sadness that we share the news of our mother's death, Anne Sybil Abbs (nee Harmer), who passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Village Care Centre, in Midland, on January 17, 2021, at age 88.
Our family finds comfort in her passing as she battled severe dementia for the past few years.
Sybil outlived her devoted husband, Lawrence who passed in 2006, after 56 years of marriage.
She is survived by her loving family Cathy (Mike) Dytnerski, Debbie (Mike) Wig, Sally (Gus) McMillan, Patti (Larry) Miller, Linda (Steve) Cummer, and Ted Abbs, along with 18 grandkids and 20.5 great-grandkids, as well as an older brother, Alan Harmer (Isabelle) of Burlington.
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MARUSHCHAK, Katherine (PynianSky) - It is with great sadness that the family of Katherine Marushchak announces her passing on January 17, 2021 from cancer at the age of 61 years.
She will be forever remembered by her husband of 35 years, Michael, her beloved children, Olivia (Andrew) and Mark, by her mother Anna, by her sisters and brother Anna (Andre), Eugenia (Philip) and William (Helena).
Katherine will also be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family, numerous esteemed colleagues, and dear friends.
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KALOGIANY, Sophie - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Sophie Kalogiany on January 17, 2021, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, following a prolonged illness.
Sophie is survived by her beloved mother, Velika, devoted sister, Joanne Grouios (Jim), nephew, Peter Grouios (Gisela), nieces Kathie Grouios and Lisa Brand (Shawn), and her great-niece and nephew, Olivia and Luka.
She is reunited with her father, Risto.
Sophie was born in Statitsa, Macedonia (Greece) in 1946, and immigrated to Canada at the age of four.
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PASSARETTI, Wilma - With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Wilma Passaretti after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 88.
Beloved wife of Mario Passaretti for 57 years of marriage.
Loving mother to Adrianna Depetrillo (Vincent) and Alberto Passaretti (Patricia). Cherished grandmother of Katrina, Kyle, Sarina and Jordan.
Dearly missed and lovingly remembered by friends and family.
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BETTS, Greta - It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Greta Betts (nee Peterson) announces her passing on January 17, 2021.
Greta passed away peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg. Beloved wife of the late George Betts for 69 years, loving mother to Valerie (Dan), caring grandmother to Stephen (Angela), Karyn (Brendan) and Jessica (Alex) and proud great-grandmother to Liam and Sophia.
Greta will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends for being a kind and caring person.
She had a great sense of humour and always had a story to tell.
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BOZIAN, Nicholas - Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the age of 90 years.
Reunited with his loving wife, June Marie (2003). Beloved father of Mark (Mai Lin) and Lori (Jack).
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BROWN, Diane Gay - 1945-2021 Passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on January 17, 2021.
Diane left us far too early as she had many more mountains to climb, safaris to join, oceans to explore and streets to dance in.
After high school, Diane worked as an au pair in Paris while studying at L'Alliance Francaise.
She was generous by nature and loved spending time with her family.
Diane will be deeply missed by her longtime friend John McClymont, her siblings Susan (Brad), Laurie (Suzanne), Leslie (Deb), and Jocelyn (Steve).
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CRUISE, Sharon - Peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, January 17, 2021.
Sharon, cherished wife for 61 years of Bud Cruise, will be dearly missed by family and many friends.
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McIVOR, Charles - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 83.
A proud Scotsman, Charles is reunited with his wife Maggie.
Charles was one of 11 children.
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MAGEE, David Michael - Passed away unexpectedly at home in Newmarket on Sunday January 17, 2021 at 65 years of age.
Loving father of Molly Magee (Gonzalez), Lester and Michael Magee. He is the proud grandfather of Alistair Wallen, Jamison Magee, Antonio Solis, Christopher Solis, Shayla Solis, Andrew Gonzalez, and Savanna Magee.
Cherished brother of Barbara Anne Murrell (nee Magee), Robert Magee (wife Sharon, nee Grey), Jim Magee, Phillip Magee and the late Rick and Steven Magee.
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OLIVER, Harold Evans - Passed on January 17, 2021. He fought valiantly.
We are grateful to all his caregivers at North York General Hospital and Revera, Donway Place.
Loving husband to his departed Madeline (nee MacRae).
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ZEAGMAN, Dolores 'Dolly' Martha - (1924 - 2021) - Dolores 'Dolly' Martha Zeagman (nee Halbach) of Scarborough passed away peacefully on Saturday January 16, 2021.
Dolly was born on December 30, 1924 in Pilger, Saskatchewan to parents Aloys and Martha Halbach. She was one of 12 children, all who have predeceased her.
Dolly was married to the love of her life, Gerard (Gerry) James Zeagman on January 15, 1955. They lived the love story we all dream of until Gerry passed away on July 25, 1990.
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COLOCCIA, Mario - Passed away suddenly in his home in Brampton on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the age of 56.
Devoted husband to Heather for over 20 years. Cherished father to Alyssa.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Rosa and his father in law Daniel Hemphill.
Loving son in law to Sharon Curry (Douglas Curry).
He is survived by his brothers Tony (Doreen) and Alfie (Elena) and his sister in law Shelley.
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VIOLO, Giuseppe - Giuseppe Violo was born on April 5, 1935 in Berdio, Mortola, Italy and died peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 85.
From his birth until his passing, he nourished people around him with love and laughter.
Giuseppe was a man of many many friends. He spent his retirement working as an usher for the Toronto Maple Leafs organization everyone knew him by name.
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SUMMERS, Joseph H. - Joseph “Poppa Joe” H. Summers of Toronto ON, passed away on January 16, 2021 at the age of 90 following a battle with COVID-19.
Joe will forever be remembered and loved.
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GEORGE, Charles Winston - Charles Winston George was born on July 22, 1935 in Stubbs, St. Vincent, West Indies and passed away after a long illness on January 16, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 85 years.
Charles is the beloved husband and best friend of Cecilia.
He is the loving Father of Brenda and Cheryl. Cherished Grandfather of Danielle and Stacie.
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GREIG, Annie (Anne) Doreen (nee Harrison) - Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Saturday, January 16, 2021, in her 97th year.
Anne was the loving and devoted wife of 69 years to Bruce Greig. Dearest mother of Pauline (Ralph) Cook, and Maxine (Glen) Stainton.
Cherished Nana of Jennifer (Ryan) Dufton, and Shannon Cook (partner Scottie Sutherland). Great Nana to Sophie.
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MALKIN, Annette - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annette Malkin on January 16, 2021, after her struggle with Covid.
Dear mother and mother-in-law of Debra and Randy Lebow, Cheryl and Stephen Walters, Joy and Bob Hundert and the late Steven Nosov.
Loving sister and sister-in-law of Cecile and David Posen and Shelly Tobe.
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BENETTI, Victor Romano Alfonso - Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario on Saturday January 16, 2021 in his 89th year.
Loving husband of Elizabeth (Ricci) (nee Urquhart) for 36 years.
Beloved father of Steven (Sandra), Jeffery (Danielle) and the late Anthony and Stepfather to Linda and the late David Ricci.
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ROSEN, Fay - With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mom on January 16, 2021.
Fay Rosen, 91 years young, was married to her teenage sweetheart for 68 years, the late Sam Rosen. Originally from Montreal, they moved to Toronto to be with their 3 adult children. Together they made many new friends, spent winters in Florida, and travelled the world.
After her husband’s passing, there wasn’t a Seniors group that she didn’t join.
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WARNER, Joseph - September 27, 1925 - January 16, 2021 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Joe Warner at Sunnybrook Veterans L Wing on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the age of 95.
Loving husband to Barbara Lewis Warner and the late Sarah Warner.
Devoted and loving father to Ron (Tom) and Dan (Li Chai) and stepfather to Michelle Lewis and Suzanne Lewis ( Thomas).
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The mind understands and the heart cannot accept this loss.
Iryna, was an extremely beautiful woman with a sensitive, kind and noble heart.
Iryna has dedicated her entire life to serving people.
She, a physician by education, worked for a long time as a hematologist in Ukraine, where she was respected by colleagues and had many grateful patients.
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PATERSON, Grace Ivadel - Passed away peacefully and with dignity at the Margaret Bahen Hospice on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in her 98th year.
Predeceased by her husband Nelson (1988) and siblings Jack (1989), Bessie (1992), Charlie (1996), James (1997), Mary (2017) and Ruth (2020).
Big sister to Ralph Harkies, Orangeville, ON.
Cherished and loving mother of Bonnie (George) Alexander, Queensville, ON and Craig (Kim), Victoria BC.
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KATZ, Rhoda - We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Rhoda on Saturday, January 16, 2021.
Beloved wife of Bernie Katz for 61 years.
Loving mother and mother-in-law to Benjy and Georgina, the late Jocelyn, Danny and Susan, and Larry.
Devoted grandmother of Amanda and Jordana.
Dear sister and sister- in-law of the late Shirley and Ben Zener, the late Hildred and Murray Green, Cuppy and Elaine Katz and Helen Greenbaum and the late Herbie Greenbaum.
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MILLER, Lissa (Lee) Hermin - A loving mother and proud grandmother passed away on January 16, 2021 at the age of 92.
With a passion for cricket, crochet, crosswords, books, cooking and gardening, Lissa is fondly remembered for her warm, jovial and energetic personality, her pranks, and above all, her kindness.
She will be forever missed by her children Carey and Janine and her grandchildren Adriana, Zachary and Caryn, as well as her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
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