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COHEN, Joshua - Died on October 25, 2021, in his 90th year.
He was an editorial employee of both the Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star. While at the Globe and Mail he earned four National Newspaper awards for his work on the travel pages.
He is much loved and badly missed by his wife Elizabeth Mintoft, sister Rose Ravinsky and nephew Mark.
He is also missed by sister-in-law Marilyn Johnston, nephews James and Robert and families.
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SANTERAMO, Rachele - God called Rachele peacefully on October 25, 2021 at the age of 81.
She is now reunited in heaven with her husband, Vincenzo.
Cherished by her children, Angela (Frank), Marco (Linda), Rosa (Nick) and Paola (Victor).
Rachele was a proud Nonna to her loving grandchildren Melissa (Luis), Tiffanie (Jeff), Monica, Lucas, Justin (Daniela), Kayla (Armando), Julia (Anthony), Olivia and Marco.
Never forgotten by her great grandchildren Giovanna, Victoria, Benjamin and Olivia.
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MCLELLAN, Teresa Jean - Its with great sadness the family of Teresa McLellan announce her passing on October 25, 2021, at Sunnybrook Palliative Care.
Teresa was predeceased by her parents Edward and May McLellan as well as her brother Tom McLellan and Nephew Darren Bess.
Teresa is survived by her siblings Sharon (John), Bob (Donna), Mary (Brian), Kathy and Carol.
She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, Cara, Leslie, Michael, John, Jason, Jennifer, Amanda, as well as her Great nephews and niece, Justin, Ethan, Leyton, Leland, Claude, Cary, Jordan, and Ashlynn.
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CIOTOLA, Irene - (1922 - 2021) - It's with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Irene Ciotola on October 24, 2021. Irene passed away peacefully in her home in Woodbridge.
She was a loving wife to the late Giacomo Ciotola, a loving mother to her 4 kids Maria (Gino) Lucente, Francesco (Rosa) Ciotola, Pietro (Nikki) Ciotola, Veneranda (Elio) Ricci, a loving grandmother to her 11 grandkids and a loving great grandmother to her many great grandkids.
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HEFFERING, Linda Darlene - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Darlene Heffering on October 24, 2021. Linda passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Linda Darlene Heffering was born August 13, 1952 in Toronto, and was raised in Whitby, Ontario.
Daughter of the late Stella and Robert (Bob) Gibson and daughter of Carol Roberts. Beloved sister of Don (Beate), Blair (Henny), Richard (Debbie), Nancy (Tom), Julie, Greg (Karin). Fondly remembered aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Linda is survived by her husband, the love of her life, Doug McNeil. Doug adored her and the home she created with her unique warmth and loving style. Linda is the beloved mother of Justin (Jess), and Lee (Chantal). She is grandmother “Mimi” to her three very cherished grandchildren Ava, Kyrie, and Liam, and an additional blessing due in January 2022.
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PAESANO, Tullio - (1931 - 2021) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tullio Paesano on Sunday, October 24, 2021.
He will be joining his parents Giacomo and Adelina in heaven.
Beloved husband to Lucia. Loving father to Ermanno (Richelle), Adele (Tim), and Marco (Luisa). Cherished Nonno to Emilio (Francis), Oriana (Christopher), Simon, Jack, William, Sophia, and Ava. Proud Bisnonno to Luciano and Romeo.
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BARTELLO, Marjorie Ellen - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Marjorie on Sunday October 24, 2021 at the tender age of 92 years.
Born August 4, 1929 to loving parents Sarah and John Lavery. Marjorie leaves us to join her husband Anthony Bartello. Adored mother of Dianne (Frank) Menel, and Brian (Lynda) Bartello.
Marjorie was the proud grandmother of; Angela (Paul) Barbosa, Christina (Mike) Reptsis, and Anthony (Crystal) Menel, and cherished great-grandmother of; Jacob, Mathew, Jordan, Ava, Julien and Cristian.
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COSTA, Manuel - At the age of 91, Manuel Costa passed away on October 24th, 2021 in Mississauga, Ontario after a long battle with Parkinson’s and dementia.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Rosa Costa, his son, Carlos Costa and wife Judite Costa, his grandchildren, Joyce Costa, Philip Costa and Hannah Elston and all his extended family and friends who loved him dearly.
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WADDELL, Eileen (nee McAnally) - Eileen Waddell (nee McAnally) of New Toronto passed away at Dorothy Ley Hospice, Etobicoke on Sunday October 24th, 2021 at the age of 89.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond in 2008, she leaves behind her stepson Robert “Mark”, his wife Kim, grandchildren Ryan, Sarah, Sophie and 3 great-grandchildren all residents of Sydney, Australia.
She will sadly be missed by a close group of near family friends acquired over a great lifetime.
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HUMBAL, Julia (nee Obermann) - It is with great sadness that the family of Julia Humbal (nee Obermann), 98, announces her peaceful passing on Sunday, October 24, 2021.
Julia was born in Gasinci, Croatia of the former Yugoslavia on October 10, 1923. She immigrated to Canada with her husband and son in 1953.
After 65 years of marriage, Julia was predeceased by her husband Peter Humbal. Julia is survived by her son Steven Humbal (Sherry) and daughter Maria (Robert Biermann), grandchildren Erich Humbal (Lynn), Mark Humbal, Jessica (Eric Snyder), Jakob Biermann (Shauna) and great grandchildren Julia, Stephanie and Erich Humbal, Ella and Jace Biermann, Kayla Snyder and Liam Humbal.
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NYTKO, Dorota - (March 31, 1962 - October 24, 2021) -
Dorota Nytko was born in Tarnów, Poland, in March of 1962, being the daughter of Stanisław and Józefa Nytko. She grew up in Poland with her two siblings, Józek and Ania, where she later became a school teacher, specializing in art.
She had her first child, Krzysztof, before immigrating to Canada in 1990. Here, she had two more children, daughters Arletta and Karina, living a happy life until her passing on October 24th, 2021 to pancreatic cancer.
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CATZ, Alejandro Zunia 'Alex' - With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of ALEX ZUNIA CATZ on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from Alzheimer’s – one day shy of his 94th birthday.
Loving husband and partner of 74 years to Clara Catz.
Beloved father of Marcelo, Laura, and Mariana. Loving grandfather of Jonathan, Benjamin, Felipe, Ethan and Pedro. Great grandfather to Akiva. A long life, active into his late 80s, still working until then.
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PIRRIE, Evelyn Louise - It is with great sadness we announce her passing on Sunday, October 24, 2021.
Born in Toronto on February 6, 1926, she was the younger daughter of Russell Adams and Elizabeth Phillips Adams.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Ian, and will be sadly missed by her children, the late Elizabeth (the late Jeff Jennings), Margaret, Carolyn (Al), and John (Lidia).
Missed also by her grandchildren, Sarah (Scott), Craig (Jina), Tom (Caroline), Martha (Matty), Megan (Tom), Devon (Jim), Weston (Heather), Malcolm, and Gavin.
She had seven wonderful great-grandchildren.
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GUILLOU, Frank Edward - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father at Markham Stouffville Hospital on the morning of Sunday October 24, 2021, his 86th year.
Frank is survived by his two sons Russell and Craig (James) and granddaughter Lindsay.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Joan Elizabeth, both his adored parents Vera and Basil, and his dear sister Veronica.
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KIRBY, Magdalene - Peacefully on October 24, 2021 in her 97th year.
Predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Michael.
Beloved mother of the late Linda Cresswell (Murray), Dan (Martha) and Terry (Tad d.) Caring Grandmother to Sarah (Chris), Joe (Jeanine), John, Ben, Jennifer (Bruno), Kyle, Carling (Brad) and Alex.
Proud Great Grandmother to Killian, William, Elizabeth, George, Myles and Charlotte.
Lee was born on May 31, 1925 in Romania, immigrating to Canada as a two-year old child with her parents, Martin and Elizabeth Werlick, in their quest for a better life for their children.
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REEVES, Alfred John - June 15, 1929 - October 24, 2021
So the other day Dad decided to leave us, he thought he would go and see what else was offered.
Dad had a long full life, he outlived two wives, Cathy and Betty (Go Dad!), had a lot of kids (Gary, Allyson, Marybeth and Andy, Tim, Ted and Lee, and Stephany) and even more grandkids (Skylar, Liam, Ben, Jack, Lindsay, Cate, Erin and Sam).
And then added the kids and grandkids he inherited, see I told you, a lot.
He graduated from McGill University in 1949 (that was fast) and spent his professional life with Canada Malting Ltd. (you know the grain silos on Toronto's waterfront, that was them).
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RALPHS, Christine Georgia (Bartosch) - December 29, 1948 - October 24, 2021 - Christine passed away peacefully after a six-year journey with lung cancer.
Christine was a woman of warmth and joy, determined to make everything more beautiful. She loved life, people, design, fashion, photography, and music.
Christine’s last project was a gift to the people of the City of Toronto, Reimagining University Avenue - A Radiant Journey.
She was the founder of The Friends of University Avenue and co-owner of Lloyd Ralphs Design, with Michelle Lloyd Bermann, her best friend of 39 years.
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DiROSA, John - It is with great sorrow I announce the passing of my husband John on October 24, 2021.
He will be dearly missed by me Dolores, his son Joe (Alicia), children Kaitlyn, Jack, Miranda, and Anthony, stepsons Dan, and Doug (Felicia), loving sisters Gina, Connie (George), and Lina (Russ), sisters-in-law Diana, Violet (Murray), Paula (John), Leona (Bill), Angela (Denis), and Rosa, brother-in-law Michael (Roberta).
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PEREIRA, Sandra Marina - October 12, 1972 – October 24, 2021
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sandra Marina Pereira on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the age of 49.
Beloved daughter of Raul Marques Pereira and Maria Georgina Pereira.
Cherished sister of Rui and Helena (Richard), much loved aunt to Gabriel, and auntie to furry Milo.
She will be dearly missed by many friends and family in Canada, Portugal, Sao Miguel, Bermuda, and Massachusetts.
Sandra embraced the world with open arms, scuba diving the depth of the Great Barrier Reef, exploring the hidden corners of Machu Picchu, and conquering the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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LYTLE, Patricia Mary (nee YEATES) RN ret. - March 12, 1943 – October 24, 2021
Passed away at KGH after a brief illness in her 78th year on Sunday, October 24, 2021.
Predeceased by husband Peter (2020).
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JESSOP-STEWART, Susan - It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Susan, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the age of 74.
Born in Rexdale, on September 5, 1947 to Edward and Helen.
Susan leaves behind her beloved husband Don Stewart of 41 years. Loving mother to Sarah (Lynn) and Ted (Michelle). Adoring grandma of Daniel and Grace.
Dear sister of Meg (Bob) and Fred (Helen) and (Cathie).
Amazing aunt to Angie (Nelson), Amy (Shawn), Shane (Loretta) and Sean.
Special friend to Liz (Ben) with whom she shared many adventures.
Susan loved all and will be fondly remembered.
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HIGSON, Noreen - It is with great sadness that we announce that Noreen Higson passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 62 years of age at Wyndham Manor, Oakville.
Loving sister of Janette and her husband Charles, and cherished aunt of Marissa and Jeff.
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CIANI, Orlando - Passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 84.
Beloved husband of Ann Marie for 61 years.
Loving father to Eric (the late Debbie)Rita (Marty) Tania (Jimmy).
Special Nonno to Leanne, Stephanie (Ian) Michael, Noah and Mia.
Great-grandfather to Cole and Ronan and big brother to Erminio (anna) Ciani.
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LALLA, Antonio 'Tony' - After a long battle with cancer, passed away on October 24, 2021 at the young age of 69.
Tony is predeceased by his loving wife Carmen, his sister Carmella (Pat) and his brother Joe (Amy).
He was a proud father to Elizabeth (Daryll), Steven (Tovah) and David (Aracely).
Adoring nonno to 5 awesome grandchildren Skyla, Peter, Luke, Jacen and Ana whom he loved in abundance.
Tony will be missed by all.
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BRUTON, Douglas Ralph - Passed away, at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, on Sunday, October 24, 2021.
Doug was a Professional Golfer and member of the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association (CPGA) for over 60 years.
Doug Bruton with the Georgetown, Bolton and Brookside Golf Courses.
Loving husband of the late Ruth Bruton (2013).
Sadly missed by his children Peter (Margaret) of Huntsville, Kathy Bruton and Dan Bruton, both of Lakefield.
Dear grandfather of Rebecca Townshend (Derek) of Etobicoke, Joshua Bruton (Ashtyn) of Wingham, Zachery Bruton of Lakefield and great-grandfather of Bennett, Emery, Adley and Fynley.
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BRANDON, Shirley Corrine (Latimer) - Peacefully at Innisfree House in Kitchener ON, on Sunday October 24, 2021 in her 92nd year.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Glenn (2011).
Dear mother of Kim (Jamie Uyede) and Glenna (Bob Henderson).
Loving grandmother of Nicole, Meaghan, Brandon and Bryan.
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