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FASCIANO, Sarina - Peacefully passed away on January 15, 2021 at the age of 75.
She will be forever loved by her husband, Benito.
Cherished by her dear children, Maria (John), Josie (Nick) and Lily (Anthony).
She will always be remembered by her grandchildren, Josie, Jessica (Daniel), Frank, Daniella, Brittany, Nicole, Anthony Jr., Olivia and Andrew.
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POZZOLUNGO de INFRANCO, Michelina 'Lina' - It is with broken hearts we honour the life and legacy of Michelina Pozzolungo de Infranco, who died peacefully January 15th, 2021 in Caracas, Venezuela.
Born in Giovinazzo, Italy, to Agostino and Anna Pozzolungo, “Lina” immigrated to Venezuela in 1962 to be reunited with her father and brother.
After meeting her true love Giuseppe in 1962, they married in 1963 and went on to raise three beautiful sons.
Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe and loving mother to the late Pasquale, Agustin in Caracas and Alberto (Kevin) in Toronto. Proud grandmother of Arianna in Madrid.
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COOPER, Samuel Prentice - Formerly of Glasgow and Toronto, died peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood, in his 86th year.
Loving husband joined his beloved wife Carole Ann who predeceased him on Sunday, December 27, 2020.
Sam leaves his brother, Ian and family behind in the U.K., and cousin Marjorie in Florida.
Cherished by his godchildren Deidre Orr (Owen Sound) and Suzanne Hartmann (Toronto).
Sadly missed by many friends and neighbours.
Sam loved sports cars and golfing.
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LINDSAY, Edward Graham - Passed away peacefully at the age of 99 from heart failure at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, Ontario on January 15, 2021.
Ted was born on September 4, 1921 in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Fred and Mildred Lindsay and brother of Bunny. I
n his young adulthood Ted moved to Alberta and served as an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
With World War II raging Ted left the RCMP and was trained and commissioned as an RCAF pilot.
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SCOTT ANTHONY, Alastair Muir - May 1, 1939 - January 15, 2021
Alastair Muir Scott Anthony of Scarborough passed away peacefully at home on the morning of January 15, 2021 at the age of 81 years.
Born May 1, 1939 in Cape Town, South Africa, he was a kind and loving husband, father and adoring grandfather who treasured his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Adele (nee Shainline,) sons Graham and Brian and daughter-in-law Genevieve, sister Janine Law and husband Bruce, and five grandchildren: Ethan, Connor, Gage, Bronwyn, and Gwen.
Educated as a pension actuary first in South Africa and then the UK, Alastair became inspired by the potential of the emerging technology of computers.
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STONE, Eileen May (nee DUNLOP) - Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 15, 2021 in her 90th year.
Wonderful and devoted wife of 61 years to Jack and mother to Cathy (Ray), Mike (Jo) and Kevin (Heather).
Proud grandmother to Laurie, Cheryl, Steven, Erin, Lynsey, Leslie, Colleen, Amanda, Ethan, Connor, Kieran and great-grandmother to Austin, Ryan, Makayla, Sophie, and Grayson and Aunt to many nieces and nephews.
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TREWIN, Gail - On January 15, 2021, Gail passed away from a lengthy and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, at the Bethell Hospice in Inglewood, Ontario.
She was predeceased by her extended family, Joan Trewin (Mother), Stella Cavanaugh (Aunt), and Ray Cavanaugh (Uncle).
Gail will be sadly missed by her son Mike Murphy (Candice), daughter Jennifer Murphy (Kyle), sister Carol Trewin (Debbie), and granddaughter Kinsley, whom she loved dearly.
The family extends our thanks to the devoted staff at Bethell Hospice. Gail's kindness and devotion will be missed by her many relatives, friends, and Costco family.
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WESTBROOK, Elizabeth - (Tib) Margaret Elizabeth Westbrook , formerly Tib Tulley, née Perry, on January 15, age 95, at Tiffin House, Midland.
Predeceased by husbands Ken Tulley (1953) and John Westbrook (2020).
Only daughter of Victor and Elsie Perry, predeceased by brother Dick Perry (Penny).
Much loved mother of Chris Tulley and his wife Joan with whom Tib had a special mother-daughter relationship.
Proud, loving grandmother of Sarah and Laura Tulley (Chris Lepp).
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COCCARI, Raffaele - September 16, 1932 - January 15, 2021
God called Raffaele peacefully, on January 15, 2021, at the age of 88.
He is survived by his wife Vittoria of 62 years.
Loving father of Sam Coccari (Anita), Serge Coccari (Rose), Robert Coccari (Celeste) and Cathy English (Justin).
Cherished Nonno of Samantha, Marco, Erika, Simone, Mitchell, Victoria, Robert, Olivia and Mikayla.
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PAZNAR, Philip Rado - 1928 -2021 With great sadness we announce his passing at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Friday, January 15, 2021 in his 92nd year.
Beloved husband of Rosemary Zinka Paznar (nee Perne) for over 67 years.
Survived by his loving children Helen (Jerry) and Andrea (John), predeceased by Jenny and Philip Junior.
Will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Johnny, Jason, Jake, Jessica and by 8 great-grandchildren.
Dear brother of Frank (Marica), Joe (Anne), Maggie (Steve), Silva (Leo) and predeceased by Mary, John and Stephanie.
Phil was like a celebrity, everyone knew him and was loved by so many.
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RICE, Katherine Mary Louise - 1947 - 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Katherine Rice (Wheeler), on January 15, 2021, at the age of 73.
Beloved mother of James Rice (Sara) and dear grandmother of Grace, Adalyn and Turner.
Katherine was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Grace Wheeler and her brother, Bernard Wheeler. Kathrine leaves behind brothers, Robert Wheeler (Pauline) and Joe Wheeler (Laura) and a sister, Evelyn Wheeler (Duncan).
Born in Toronto, Katherine grew up in Barrie, and after high school, attended Lakeshore Teachers' College.
Katherine spent her career as an elementary school Teacher, teaching mainly in Toronto and Mississauga, with one year placements in Australia and Connecticut.
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AVENS, Dzidra Biruta (nee BUDACHS) - Passed away on January 15, 2021 at the age of 94.
Dzidra will be laid to rest beside her loving husband of 61 years, Janis, on September 18th at York Cemetery.
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HUNTER, Raymond Maurice - (27 June, 1922 - 14 January, 2021) - Following a long and fulfilling life, Ray passed away peacefully, in his 99th year, following a short admission to Scarborough Centenary Hospital.
Never one to focus on his age or health, we thought he would go on and on. But... gradually, hearing declines, eyesight dims and hearts weaken.
Left to mourn his loss, is his wife of 22 years, Gloria (Imrie). Ray was blessed to have the love of two remarkable partners (predeceased by wife, Kathleen (Botting) in 1997).
He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Karen, and her husband Tony.
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BROWN, Reginald John 'Jack' - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Reginald John “Jack” Brown on Thursday January 14, 2021 at the age of 86, after a two week battle with COVID-19.
Jack is now reunited with his loving wife of over 62 years and best friend, the late Beverley Beacroft (February 2020).
Wonderful dad to Anne (Andrew Byerlay) and Karen (Stephen Ansell). Cherished Grandpa to Graham Ansell and Ryan Byerlay. Loved and missed by his sister Sylvia Jewison, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Valerie and Peter Mortenson. Predeceased by his parents Reginald and Harriet Brown.
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MARUCCIO, Teresa - Teresa Macuccio was born on October 10, 1927 in Maierato, Calabria, Italy and passed away on January 14, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 93 years.
Teresa was predeceased by her beloved husband Filippo (2010).
She is the loving Mother of Maria (Pietro Sinopoli), Teresa (Antonio Falcione), Caterina Cugliari (Antonio Augurusa), Pina (Vito Iozzo) and Antonietta (Salvatore Brizzi).
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DE FRIAS, Maria Jose da Encarnacao Medeiros - (March 30, 1931 - January 14, 2021) -
(Mom, Mommy, Maria and Mary Joe) - She had several names but she loved being called “Vavo” and “Bisa."
She was born in Faja de Cima, Sao Miguel, Azores. Married Antonio De Frias. They lived with her parents Maria da Encarnacao Martins Medeiros and Joao Luis De Medeiros. After 9 years they built a house and moved to Sao Roque, Sao Miguel, Azores.
After 7 years, 1967, they then immigrated with their four children to Toronto. Her beloved husband died in 1981. Since then, she lived in Mississauga and lately Rice Lake.
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SHERMAN, Keniman Julian 'Ken' - It is with great sadness the family of Keniman Julian Sherman, announces his peaceful passing, with both his daughters by his side on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the age of 79.
He was surrounded by his loved ones after an unexpectedly short but courageous battle with cancer.
Leaving behind his family who will continue to honour his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
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BISSET, Deborah - After a brief illness, Deborah passed away at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto on January 14, 2021 at the age of 62.
She will be forever missed by her sisters Mary and Julia (Domenic Bucciarelli). Loving Aunt to Amy (Michael Spagnolo), Sophia and James and adoring Great-Aunt to Aiden and Bennett.
Deborah was predeceased by her mother Ellen (2011), and sister Janet (2016).
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ROSENZWEIG, Harold - Harold Rosenzweig passed away on January 14th, 2021 of natural causes.
His legacy will live on through his wife Helen of more than 55 years and his three children James and his partner Gian, Robert and his wife Sue, and Tara and her husband Ted. His greatest pride and joy was his five grandchildren, Jacob, Rachel, Emma, Ethan and Tyler.
His life was devoted to his family and his work at Hitachi where people will remember him as a prince of a man – always dependable, honest, and with a work ethic that was second to none.
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GREEN, Orin John - (1936 - 2021) - Mr. Orin John Green passed away on January 14th, 2021 at the Village of Humber Heights.
He will be sadly missed by friends and family.
Born in Regina, Saskatchewan May 29, 1936 to parents Clarence Edward and Gladys Isabel (Brundige).
Graduated with a bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan in 1959 and enjoyed a long and successful career in engineering across Canada and around the world.
Orin is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Lillian (McInnis), his Son John Stephen and his Wife Lia Egina (Dell’Angelo), Daughter Ann Marie, all of Toronto, and his Sister Ann Stuart of Regina, Saskatchewan. Loving Grandpa to Patrick and Maria. Orin will also be missed by cousins and friends.
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JONAS, Zelda - On Thursday, January 14, 2021, in her 95th, year.
Zelda, beloved wife of the late Harry Jonas.
Loving mother and mother in law of Ellen and Neil Melman, Steven Jonas, David and Robin Jonas, and Sheri Jonas.
Dear sister of Lil Benson and the late Jerry Hochberg and sister-in-law of Rita Ralston.
Devoted Buby of Rabbi Aaron and Elisa, Ora and Ryan, Michael,Sam and Neysa, Melanie and Michael, and thrilled to be Buby Zelda to Jordan, Hannah, Dylan, and Amelia.
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ENCHIN, Louis - On Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Humber River Hospital.
Beloved husband of 54 years to Teddy Enchin.
Loving father of Stephen Enchin, and Jeffrey Enchin.
Dear brother of Frances Sherkin, and brother-in-law of Hannah Enchin.
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LOMBARDI, Franca - Passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.
A wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and wife. She will always be cherished and loved by her family.
Franca had a deep connection to her catholic faith and shared those beliefs with her family guiding their connection to their own catholic faith.
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MCMILLAN, Flora - Passed peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto on January 14, 2021 at the age of 87.
Flora McMillan born May 24, 1933 at South Dippen, Torrisdale, Scotland on the Mull of Kintyre.
Survived by her sisters Rena Morton (nee McMillan) and Mary Whittaker (nee McMillan) and her brother George McMillan.
Predeceased by her sister Isabella Fournier (nee McMillan), brother John MacMillan and her nephew Douglas MacMillan.
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DORITY, Patricia Ann 'Pat' (Galaski) - We are deeply saddened at the passing of our beloved mother at the age of 77 on January 14, 2021, in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
She will be sorely missed by Cheryl, Kevin (Deanna), Christine (Allan) and James (Mallory).
Predeceased by her parents, John “Jake” and Bernice (Hyland)Galaski; and her brothers Joe, John (Lizz), Rick (Michael)and Bob (Diane), she is survived by brothers Paul (Gay), Daniel and Earl (Denise), and sisters Carol Barkley (late Don) and Lynn Knight (Allan).
Pat was also a dear sister-in-law to Linda Lasitz (Ken), Diane Nealon (Jim) and Debbie Mcdonald (Robbie) and aunt to more than 20 nieces and nephews.
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COLLINS, Daniel - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Collins on Thursday January 14, 2021.
Dan was a devoted husband to Susan of 34 years and a proud father to Vanessa and Kaitlyn.
Dan was also a loving brother to Debbie, Denise and Deanna.
Dan enjoyed many years of playing hockey and valued his time coaching with the Brampton Canadettes Girls Hockey Association.
He loved to spend summers camping with his family and going on fishing trips wit friends.
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