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GRAY, Bruce William - (March 23, 1940 - December 19, 2020)
Passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020, at the age of 80, after a lengthy illness.
Beloved husband to Carol (nee Neale) for 54 years. Proud father of Brian (Kathryn) and Kevin (Wendy) and dear brother of his twin, Ronald (Carol) and David (Monika).
Predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Gray.
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HOPKINS, Roy Wesley - Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre with his family by his side, on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the age of 96 years.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Lorraine (2016), loving father of Cheryl Wetmore (Ian), Jeff (Wendy) and Mark (Dee).
Adored grandfather of Lindsay, Michelle, Jackolin, Krista, Dalton and Jaycelyn.
Retired from the City of Toronto in 1986 after 42 years of service.
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SHERLOCK, Annie Mary (nee Cornett) - December 4, 1923 - December 19, 2020
Passed away peacefully, at the age of 97, at The Houses of Providence Long Term Care, where she was a resident for the past two years.
Annie was born in Brandon Manitoba and moved to Toronto when she was 16 years old.
She met and married her beau John McNair Sherlock in 1940.
When John was in the army, Annie felt that she too should do her patriotic duty and became a Bomb Girl.
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ATTWOOD, Jessica Elizabeth (nee TOOP) - Jessica Elizabeth (Toop) Attwood passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020 at the age of 80.
Beloved wife of the late Stephen and loving mother of Glenn (Heather), Timothy (Laura) and Karen.
Adoring grandmother to Dalia, Dylan, Katrine, Elspeth, Graeme and Benjamin.
Survived by her siblings Dorothy (Jack), Ruth (Scott), Darren (Louise) and John (Mary Lou), and sister-in-law Shirley.
Predeceased by her parents Fred and Irene, and siblings Joe, David (Linda) and Roger.
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HARPER, Lee - Passed away peacefully, at Good Samaritan Retirement Lodge, Alliston on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in her 92nd year.
Beloved wife of 50 years to the late John Harper.
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ROY, Robert Bruce - Born December 7, 1956. Passed away peacefully with his loving wife and family by his side on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in his 65th year.
Beloved husband and best friend of Terri Roy (nee Lane) of Delhi.
Cherished and loved son of Edna Roy (nee Pringle) and the late Alfred.
Loving brother of Judith (Gordon), the late Deborah (2016), Catherine (Larry) and Paula (Randy).
Son-in-law to Iris and the late Norman Lane and brother-in-law to Kathryn and Robert.
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CONNOLLY, Ithel Ann (Llewellyn) - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, Ithel Connolly. Ithel passed peacefully on December 19, 2020, at the age of 64, in her home with her family by her side.
She is pre-deceased by her parents, Elizabeth (Broe) and Francis Llewellyn.
Left to mourn are her husband and best friend, Michael.
Her children, Tara (Sean O’Leary), Maura (Steven Culloo) and Kieran (Jenna Callan) and her three beautiful granddaughters, Sinead and Orla O’Leary and Everleigh Connolly.
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CHAPMAN, Sheila Anne - 1927 - 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Sheila Anne Chapman (nee Singleton) announce her passing on December 19, 2020 in her 93rd year.
She will be sorely missed by her son Steve, his wife Cindy and her grandchildren Megan and Paige plus family and friends too numerous to mention.
She was born in Kingston, Ontario to Thomas and Mary Alice Singleton and was the younger sister of the late Rose Weber.
She married her husband James (Jim) in 1951 and spent 47 wonderful years together until his passing at age 69.
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LUND, Erwin - It is with great sadness that the family announces Erwin’s passing on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Holland Christian Homes in his 78th year.
Beloved and devoted husband of Patricia.
Erwin will be lovingly missed by his children, Stephen, and Theresa (Chris), Kim, Sherry (Claudio), and Jeff (Mary Anne).
He will be sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
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IRVINE, Anne - 1929 - 2020 We are saddened to announce, Anne Irvine, 91, passed away Saturday December 19, 2020, in Unionville, ON.
Anne is survived by her loving children Carrie, Craig and Brad, son-in-law Tim, daughters-in-law Amy and Amy, grandchildren Connor, Reid, Olivia, Easton, and Cade.
Anne Grabowski was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada as a young child.
The Grabowski family settled in the west end of Toronto and helped to establish a thriving Polish community there.
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SHANTORA, Kathleen (Kathie) (nee BURROWS) - December 23, 1933 – December 19, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Kathie Shantora announce her passing on December 19, 2020, at Scarborough General Hospital.
Kathie leaves behind her beloved husband James (Jim) to whom she was married for 64 years, mother to Kathy (Keith) Nelles and Susan (Chuck Rockwell) and predeceased by her son Barry.
She will be dearly missed by her beloved grandchildren Laura, Kellianne and Trevor Nelles; Beverley, Diana and Olivia Rockwell and Elisabeth Shantora.
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SAMMUT, Edith (Edie) (nee HOLDING) - Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in her 82nd year.
Beloved wife of the late James (Jim) for 47 years. Loving mother to Mike, Cathy (Rob), Tricia (Robert).
Proud grandma/nana to Amanda (Josh), Brian, Caitlin, Emma, Matthew, Jacob, Trevor and Jenna.
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SEATH, Jeanne Lucille (nee MELBOURNE) - Passed away peacefully at home, as was her wish, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the age of 92.
Born May 28, 1928 in Toronto.
Dearly loved and cherished mother of Brian (Aida), Shannon (Walter) and Susan.
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LONG, James Charles - August 1, 1937 - December 19, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce Jim's passing.
Married 61 years to Gertrude (Ryan).
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TYLER, Heather Ann (nee REES) - Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre after a courageous battle, on December 19, 2020, at the age of 74 years.
Beloved wife of John Lee Tyler for 55 wonderful years.
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VAN WILLEGEN, Daniel - Passed peacefully at his home in Toronto on Saturday, December 19, 2020.
He was 58 years old.
Dan was born on December 5, 1962, in Toronto, ON, to Wilhem and Edith (Mindow) Van Willegen.
He received his diploma in business management from George Brown College in 1982 and his B.A. from the University of Waterloo in 1998.
Dan ran his own company, Management Professionals Realty Limited, specializing in all areas of property management.
He was a real estate course instructor for several Ontario colleges and professional organizations.
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FRIENDLY, Larry - On Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Larry Friendly beloved husband of the late Gayle Friendly.
Loving father and father-in-law of Stacey Friendly-Daniels and Kevin Daniels.
Dear brother and brother-in-law Carole and the late Morton Smith.
Devoted Zaida of Jessika, Kayla, and Gabriella.
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BRANCATELLA, Bruno - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bruno on December 19, 2020, in Toronto, Ontario at the age of 92.
Beloved husband to Rita Anna Brancatella.
Loving father of Roberto Brancatella and his wife Franca, and Danny Brancatella and his wife Alessandra.
Adored grandfather of Teresa Brancatella Pichini and her husband Alessandro, Marcus Bruno Brancatella, Victoria Brancatella and Luca Brancatella.
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PFEFFER, Gordon Peter - Suddenly at his Scarborough home on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the age of 60 years.
Beloved husband of Janine Cheung.
Cherished son of Ed and Inge Pfeffer, of Sauble Beach.
Devoted brother of Brian Pfeffer (Patricia Meyers), of Kansas City, and Trevor Pfeffer, of Sauble Beach.
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WADDELL, Robert 'Bobby' - After a brief battle with cancer, it is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Robert "Bobby" Waddell on December 18, 2020 at the age of 65.
Loving stepson to John Lajoie, predeceased by his mother Pearl Lajoie.
Beloved twin brother to William "Bill" (Debra), cherished brother to Margaret, Christopher (Christine), and Johnny Lajoie (Darlene). Predeceased by Gordon and step-sister Cheryl.
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LINTHORNE, Leah Adelaide (nee Himmelman) - (1915 - 2020) - Passed peacefully in her own home in Kingston, Ontario, Friday, December 18, 2020.
Descended from German settlers who arrived in Halifax, N.S. 1754 on the Gale, Leah was born November 4, 1915 in Bayport (now Middle South), Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia.
Third daughter of Charles Norman Himmelman and Ivy Mae Winters, she was predeceased by her siblings Lyola (Jack Tobin), Vera (Gordon Culp), Charles (Mary), Norman, Pearle (George Ireland), and by her husband of 67+ years Harold Thomas Linthorne (1913-2010).
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LAU, Chuk Ping - (August 27, 1927 - December 18, 2020) -
Mr. Chuk Ping Lau will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather to his family.
He took charge and was the patriarch in the family. He was always very inclusive and made sure everyone was taken care of.
He was a great cook and entrepreneur and had his own restaurant for many years prior to retiring.
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ROSE, Jamaique Medora - (Sunrise December 16, 1990 - Sunset December 18, 2020) -
Loving and devoted Mom of London, Brooklin and Sydney.
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RATE, Carmen Anthony - (1943 - 2020) - It is with love and sadness we announce the passing of Carmen Anthony Rate on, December 18, 2020 at Humber River Hospital at the age of 77.
Loving and devoted husband of Janet for 56 years. Father of children Wendy and her husband Mike, Cindy, and Tom and his partner, Chere.
Grandpa always loved, supported and encouraged his grandchildren, Stephanie, Jessica and Jacob.
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FASTRO, Carlo - Peacefully passed away at Mackenzie Health Hospital, Richmond Hill on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 72 years of age.
Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Mark (Carla) Fastro and Elena Fastro (Savino Di Pierro).
Proud grandfather of Luca, Anthony, Marco, Alessia and Angelica. Dear brother of Sandro Fastro and Olivetta Fastro.
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FULLINFAW, Keith Irwin – Passed away peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital, on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the age of 85.
Beloved husband of Maureen for 58 years. Loving father of Winston (Carol) and Adele (Steven).
Dear brother of Brigette (Julian), Brian (Irmgard),Carl (Yvonne) and predeceased by his sister Auriol (Conrad) and step-sister Yvonne (Joe).
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