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KOWAN, Larry Thomas Alexander - The love of our lives passed peacefully on Saturday October 31, 2020 at the age of 71, after being diagnosed with leukemia.
Beloved husband of Linda Kowan (nee Vidug) for 52 years.
Loving father of James Kowan (Sheran) and Jennifer Kowan.
Cherished Papa of Malcolm, Mason and Madelyn.
Dear brother of Allan Kowan (Marilyn). Cousin of Gary Kostin (Maureen).
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MARINO, Giovanni - Born on October 4, 1932, Giovanni passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020, with his son and daughter by his side.
Reunited in heaven with his wife Maria, daughter Angela, and grandson Gabriel.
He was loved by his son Don (Liana Marino) and his daughter Antoinette (Domenico Iermieri).
He was a loving grandfather to his beautiful grandchildren, Maria Assunta, Tommaso, Andrew, Daniel, Matthew, Mia, Julian and great-granddaughter, Carmen.
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QUINN, Alfred James - Alfred James Quinn passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 90.
Loving husband of the late Agnes Quinn.
Beloved father of Jim (Cathy), Geoff (Silina) and Dale (Krista). Proud grandfather of Fraser (Hollie), Shannon (Chris), Corey (Kate) and Liam (Jade). Great grandfather of Aralyn and Davin.
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RAPOSO, Maria Espirito Santo - (May 31, 1941 - October 31, 2020) -
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother Maria Espirito Santo Raposo, beloved wife of her late husband, Joao (2006).
She is survived by her children Joanna, Dolores, John (Luisa), Fatima and Tony, and grandchildren Amy (Derek), Sarah and Lynn.
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FAGAN, Kenneth 'Ken' - Peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 73 years of age.
Beloved husband of Lana (nee Nolan).
Loving father of Justin (Marilena) Fagan and Ryan (Heather) Fagan. Proud grandpa of Phoenix, Reign, Hunter and Blaze.
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SHOOM, Mark - On Saturday, October 31, 2020.
Mark Shoom, beloved son of Eileen and the late Sonny Shoom.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of Donna Shoom-Kirsch, Allan Shoom and Brenda Singleton, and Adrienne Shoom and Mark Lambert.
Loved uncle of Matthew and Natasha, Jay and Allison, Andrew and Andrea, Gregory and Laura, Zachary and Carol, Emmet, Sonny, Sam, Jack, and Edie.
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MORETTI, Tonino - God called Tonino to heaven on October 31, 2020 at the age of 92.
Tonino was born on January 30th, 1928 in Fossacesia, Chieti, Italy. Tonino leaves behind his loving wife Giuseppina.
Cherished by his daughter Rosaria Moretti-Lawrie (Paul).
Proud nonno of William and Zoe.
Tonino will be missed by his nieces Rosanna (Tony), Patricia (Jesse) and nephew Agostino (Rosie).
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CRESTANI, Vittorina - It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Vittorina Crestani on Saturday October 31, 2020, Woodbridge, at the age of 84 years.
Reunited with her beloved husband Guido.
Loving mother of Leda (Denis Gautier) and Bruno (Sheila). Cherished nonna of Pierre Gautier (Dolly Smith), Anthony, Andrew, Karine and bisnonna of Élli and Mayden.
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NUCIFORA, Francesca - Passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Saturday October 31, 2020 at Scarborough General Hospital, surrounded by her children.
Beloved wife of the late Pietro Nucifora (2013).
Dear Mother of Charlie, Gino (Mary), and Santina Morad.
Loving Nonna of Alyssa, Daniel, Christopher, Ethan, Marco, Matteo and Lucas.
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TUTKA, Irene - March 25, 1952 - October 31, 2020
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Irene Tutka.
Irene passed away in her 68th year at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
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WELCH, Inez Walmer - September 28, 1920 - October 31, 2020
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, passed away at the age of 100.
Beloved wife of John (predeceased), loving mother of Craig (Deborah) and Kevin.
Grandmother of Nicole (Fernando) and Christopher (Sarah), and great-grandmother to Jacob, Hayden, London, Nixon, Michael.
After a long battle with Alzheimer's she is finally at peace.
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CURLEW, Margaret 'Peggy' - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at the age of 88 with her children by her side, at Southlake Regional Health Centre after a courageous battle with chronic lung disease.
Devoted wife of the late Gordon Arthur Curlew (d. 2015) of 60 years.
Loving mother of Cathy, Karen, Ian (Michele), Colin (Cathy).
Cherished grandmother of Lindsay, Leanne, Karissa, Kaitlin and Courtney.
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OTTLEY, Joyce Eleanor - In her 94th year, Joyce passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Canterbury Place Retirement Home in Toronto.
Joyce was born in England on November 7, 1926, the daughter of Harry and Eleanor Cornes.
Joyce had a happy childhood which was saddened by the death of her brother, Gordon, who died in infancy and later disrupted by World War II.
Living through the war as a teenager made her strong and gave her a greater appreciation of life.
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HILLIARD, Roy A. - Peacefully at Simcoe Manor, Beeton, on Saturday, October 31, 2020,
Roy Hilliard, at the age of 90 years, beloved husband for 67 years of Jenny Hilliard (nee Lostchuck).
Dear father of Cathy and Jack, Susan, Ellen and Chris.
Loving grandfather of Neil, Dustin and Erin, Brendan and Maria; Allison and Marco, Jennifer and Max; Carl and Ashley, Eric and Michelle.
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CHEONG, Doreen Ismay - It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to our beloved mom, grandmother and great grandmother on October 31, 2020.
Doreen was predeceased by her husbands Vivian Cheong and Walter Ayres.
Loving mother of Druce Ayres (Margaret), Petal Wailoo (Joe), Sharon Raghunath (Roger), Brian Cheong (Helene).
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CHIN, Hien-Ngo - Annie Our Dearly Beloved Mother, Popo & Tai Tai The angels brought you home to our Father in Heaven. On October 31, 2020, and on my birthday, you departed peacefully in your sleep at home after we hugged.
On November 1, 2020, you would be 93.
Your silence is golden, you are understanding without words, you love without sparing, and you are always steadfast in your faith.
You are gentle yet strong, always dependable and taught us to be the same. Mother, Grandma and Tai Tai, we miss you.
You will always be in our heart.
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CONSTANTINOU, Pando - God called Pando peacefully, on October 31, 2020, at the age of 92.
Predeceased by his parents, Demetri and Pashaline, and his sister, Sophie.
Cherished husband of Sophie for 69 years. Proud father of Peter (Lucia Cascioli) and Kathy (Randy Kirton).
Dear grandfather to Alexia, Kelly, Mark, and Mitchel.
Pando also leaves behind his sister, Anne.
He is fondly remembered for his good humour, love of family, and faith.
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KIRTON, William (Bill) - Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 101 years of age.
Beloved husband of Violet (nee Case) for 81 years.
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SLOAN, William "Bill" Arthur - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Arthur Sloan who went peacefully on October 31, 2020, in Collingwood, Ontario.
Bill was born in Guelph, Ontario and spent the past 25 years in Collingwood, being a strong member of the community.
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LIEN, Koe Giok - On October 31, 2020, Koe was called to heaven.
Known by many as Ling Ling Bunarto was born in Surabaya, Indonesia on February 8, 1969. She was the eleventh daughter of thirteen children from her parents, Koe Kiam Chen and Wonggonarti.
She was wed to Alik Bunarto on January 14, 1990 and together they have one daughter, Gracia.
In 1991, Ling Ling immigrated to Canada with her husband and daughter where they helped her brother and sister-in-law run a pizza business in downtown Toronto.
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SMITH, Valerie - Passed away peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital after a short illness Saturday, October 31, 2020.
Valerie was born to Basil and Carmeta Smith in Manchester, England on July 21, 1962. She immigrated with her parents to Canada as a young child.
After graduating from high school, she worked in the banking field for a while, and then she went on to other clerical positions in other industries.
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REID, Melvin Frederick - April 10, 1937 - October 31, 2020
Melvin Frederick Reid, known to all as Mel, passed away on October 31, 2020, at the age of 83.
Son of Margaret and George, Mel was born in Toronto and attended Leaside High School where he met Gwynneth Preddy, his wife of 59 years.
He later graduated with a Print Management diploma from Ryerson Polytechnic Institute.
Mel had a solid career as a commercial photographer from the mid-80s until his retirement.
Mel was a nature lover who enjoyed canoeing, camping, and gardening.
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HEILIGENTHAL, Frank Karl Joseph - Peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital, on Saturday, October 31, 2020.
Frank Heiligenthal, Brampton, at the age of 87 years.
Beloved husband of Edith van Willegen and the late Christine (Christa) Heiligenthal.
Loving father of Robert and his wife Nancy.
Cherished grandfather of Brian, Kevin, and Victoria.
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DAWSON, Michael - On Saturday, October 31, 2020, John Michael Dawson, loving husband, father and loyal friend passed away peacefully in his sleep.
He was born in Wembley England on June 15, 1922.
In WWII he served in India with the RAF.
As a Fellow Chartered Accountant he enjoyed a long and distinguished career at Consolidated Bathurst Inc. holding a number of senior positions and was appointed to represent Canada on the International Accounting Standards Committee Board.
Michael also served on the Baie d'Urfe town council for a number of years.
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KELLS, Virginia Constance (nee ADLAM) - Virginia passed on October 31, 2020 at Fudger House, Toronto, in her 89th year.
She was the only daughter of Frank and Sarah (nee Hudson) Adlam.
She adored her two older brothers Jack and Frank and was the last surviving member of her family.
Born in Toronto, Virginia grew up in Leaside and spent her life in the city with the exception of a few adventurous years on a sailboat in Grenada and Montserrat.
Virginia lived an extraordinary life. She was spirited, adventurous, strong willed, eccentric and a gifted writer with a huge imagination.
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O'CONNELL, Michael Noel - December 12, 1960 - October 31, 2020
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our precious Michael at Mt. Sinai Hospital, on October 31, 2020.
Beloved son of Mary and John O'Connell (Brampton), proud father to Fehn Foss and Ariella Essnaashari-O'Connell.
Cherished brother to Kathleen O'Connell, Mary O'Connell, John O'Connell (Ireland) and Anne O'Connell.
Dear uncle to Joseph, Gerard, Catherine-Ann, John, Christina, and Angelina O'Connell (Ireland), Nora Fitzpatrick-O'Connell and Nuala O'Connell.
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