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RIZZO, Umberto - (April 12th, 1937 - September 7th, 2021)
Umberto Rizzo passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Loving husband of Maria Isabella. Dear father to Salvatore (Anita) and Maria (Francesco). Cherished nonno to Vincenzo, Isabella, Noah and Teiah.
Fondly remembered by his siblings Rosina, Filomena and predeceased by his brother Franco.
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LEAVITT, Reta Mae - It is with sadness we announce the passing of Reta Mae Leavitt (née MacGillivray) on September 7, 2021.
Reta to her friends, Grammie to her family, and a joy to all who knew her, she is survived by 4 children, 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and three sisters.
Born the third of 11 children on March 10, 1922 in New Glasglow, Nova Scotia, she married Kenneth Leavitt.
They lived in a dozen places over 49 years of happy marriage, until his death in 1991.
Reta died peacefully, with family at her side, in her room at Southlake Care Village, after a brief illness.
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FLETT, Ronald J. - October 6, 1949 - September 7, 2021
Ron passed peacefully at Kingston General Hospital with his daughters by his side A career man at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Ron worked in many levels of the organization, including the Vice Presidency of the Retail Division.
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STEVENSON, Walter R. - Passed away tragically and suddenly on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 79.
A loving father, he will be deeply missed by Catherine (Steve), Kimberly (Jeff) and Matthew.
Much loved granddad of Chris, Cole, Stella, Nikki, and Madison.
Survived by the mother of his children, Margaret.
Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Wally was the best big brother to his surviving sibling, "Bullet" Bob.
After a distinguished career in law as Senior Partner at McLean & Kerr, Wally will be greatly missed by his many respected colleagues and dear friends.
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CHARCHALIS, Terry - Terry left this world to be in a better place on September 7, 2021, at the age of 85.
He battled a six-week, life-threatening illness (not COVID-19) in hospital, like a champ.
He was born in Montreal, QC, and after finishing high school, left to marry the love of his life Beverley (nee Parkin) to start a new life in Mississauga.
They were happily married for 62 years and had two amazing kids: David (Richard) and Gary (Theresa).
What more could a Husband and Dad ask for! He is survived by: his sister Frances (Andrew); nephew Robert (Yasmine), and their children Kai and Mia; niece Michelle, and her children Bryce and Jace.
Terry was preceded in death by: his parents Nicholas and Mary; brother John (survived by Helen); and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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WOO, Vee-Liam Woo Kwan 'Bill' - It is with profound sadness that the family of Bill Woo announces his passing away peacefully at Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.
He was known to his family as either Bill or William, and to his colleagues as Billy.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Camilia, his son Brian, his sister Brigitte, his brothers Daniel (Linda), Alex (Roseline), and Phillippe, brothers-in-law Gordon and Alex, sisters-in-law Winnie, Gerry and Alice, and his nieces and nephews.
He was a kind and gentle soul who had a great work ethic.
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SEYMOUR, William (Bill) - July 17, 1929 – September 7, 2021
Peacefully at home on September 7, surrounded by his family. Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, June and his sons David (Melanie) and Robert (Pam) and Wendy, and his grandchildren Daniel, Mia, Andrew, Scott, Maggie, and Jessie.
Bill was an incredible husband, dad, brother, grandpa, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
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NELSON, Gloria Josephine - At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 77.
Beloved wife of the late Radcliffe Joseph Nelson.
Loving sister to Angelo and Carol Culos.
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EHRLICH, Irena Baranowska - 102, dearly departed, September 7, 2021.
Born 1918, in Ciechanów, near Warsaw, Poland.
In Wilno, she completed her chosen education as a teacher.
With the outbreak of WWII, she was torn from her home on April 13, 1940 and transported to Siberia with her mother, brother, and three sisters to a life of deprivation and hard labour.
She undertook a dramatic, dangerous escape from a train to join the Polish troops, assuring her family that she would find them, achieving her goal to enlist on November 16, 1941.
She served with distinction in the 2nd Polish Corps, 8th British Army under General Wladyslaw Anders, moving with the army through the Middle East, and then to Italy.
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GROHAL, Wilhelm - It is with heavy hearts that the Grohal family announce the sudden passing of their beloved husband, adored father and Opa, Wilhelm Grohal on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital..
Dad immigrated to Canada in 1955 for a better life and soon met his forever love, Elfriede. Together they crafted a life based on hard work and old fashioned family values.
Our father and mother worked tirelessly to ensure that we all could enjoy a life rich with love, cherished memories and endless opportunities.
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HUSAKIWSKY, John - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, John, Teofil Husakiwskyj, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 94.
Devoted husband of Julia for 60 years.
Proud father of George, Lydia and Larissa and father in law to Aimee, Kazimir and Philip.
Adored Dido of Michael, Christine, Emma, Luke and Sophia.
Our father was born in 1927 in Mostyska, Lviv, Ukraine, to Julia Dorosz and Teofil Husakiwskyj, one of eight children and the only son.
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NARVALI, Armando - Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Milton District Hospital on September 7, 2021 in his 84th year.
He will be missed dearly by Claudine, his loving wife of 63 years, by his sons and their wives: Richard (Debbie), Armando (Margaret), and David (Annalisa), and by all of his grandchildren.
Armando immigrated to Canada in 1954 from Italy. Shortly after, he met his neighbour Claudine. His first words in English to her were “I love you”, which she found shocking at the time.
Claudine’s last words to him were “I love you”.
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DONOHUE, John Larry - Suddenly in Mississauga, Ontario, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 74.
Dearly beloved husband of Margaret (nee Potts).
Loving father of Leeann Donohue (the late Joe), and stepfather of John Thorpe and Steve (Marian) Thorpe.
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CHI, Hung Hung - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 7, 2021 at home in Markham, Ontario.
Loving father of Esther, Rebecca (Kar Hoi), Daniel (Patsy), Helena (Louis) and Maria (Teddy).
Caring grandfather of Shirley (David), Kenneth (Janny), Samuel (Tracy), Godfrey and Vincent.
Cherished great grandfather of Jayden, Melanie, Ryan, and Lucas.
Hung Chi will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his relatives and friends.
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MONTEIRO, Joseph - Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday September 7, 2021 at the age of 90.
Beloved husband of Philomena (nee Fernades).
Loving father of Jessica and her husband Peter and Raphael and his wife Joanita.
Beloved Grandfather of Joanna, Joel, Jemimah, Rafael and Michael.
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SHEPHERD, Alma Irene - With broken hearts and profound sadness, we mourn the sudden passing of Alma, 83, of Brampton, Ontario, on September 7, 2021.
Alma was born June 28, 1938, in New Harbour, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Stewart & Gertrude Sangster. She was the eldest of six children.
In 1955, while living in Halifax, Alma met a handsome navy man, Gilbert James (Shep) Shepherd, of Almonte, Ontario.
They married on March 17, 1956 (St. Patrick’s Day) and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary earlier this year.
Together, with their five children, they moved from coast to coast, wherever Shep was stationed.
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HANS, Sherman - On Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Sherman Hans, beloved husband of the late Judi Hans.
Loving father and father-in-law of Laura Hans and Mitch Steinman, and Loren Altman and the late Samantha Hans.
Dear brother of Jeanette Wiseman, Alan Hans, the late Hazel Novick, and Diane Gillman.
Devoted grandfather of Jake, Ben, Dylan, Emily, Erin, and Jordan.
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WILKINSON, George Robert - Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga.
George, in his 90th year, beloved husband of Pat for 61 years.
Loving father of Wendy (Ronald) Taylor and Steve (Nancy Parker) Wilkinson.
Loved grandpa of Shane Taylor. Dear brother of Ruth Gourley (Barry).
George was predeceased by his brother Winston.
George will forever be remembered for his love of family, sailing, farm tractors, ministry and psychology, a discipline in which he achieved a Ph.D. at the University of Waterloo after attending universities in Guelph, Ottawa and Lansing, Michigan.
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VAN ESTERIK, Marjorie (nee KIFT) - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington at the age of 100.
Predeceased by her beloved husband John Van Esterik.
Loving mother of John Van Esterik (Penny), June McGarry (Bernie) and Deborah Ilton (Marc).
Cherished grandmother of Steve (Lindsay), Chandra, Jeff (Leanne), Julie, Candice, Marc and great-grandmother of Chris, Alison, Tristan, Adia, Jaxton and Jace.
Marjorie will be deeply missed by her sister-in-law Judy Kift as well as many extended family members and friends.
Predeceased by her brother Edwin Kift.
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BLACKMORE, Peter Albert - It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Pete Blackmore, 82, of Toronto.
He passed away on September 7, 2021 after a brief hospital stay. He will be missed by his spouse, Ruth Blackmore, his four children, Stephen Blackmore and his spouse Janet, Sharon Blackmore, Linda Bye and her spouse Rick, and Mitchell Blackmore and his spouse Kim.
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SCHWARTZ, Blanche - Our loved, respected and revered mother, matriarch and mentor, Blanche Schwartz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 the first day of Rosh Hashona.
She will be laid to rest beside her one true love, the late Wilfred "Toots" Schwartz.
She was lovingly and attentively cared for, during the 37 years since Toots' passing, by her four loving children and their spouses: Shloimie & Shaynie, Stanley & Suzanne, Mendl & Pauline & Cindy & Eitan.
Blanche spent her days enjoying a full and active life and was a devoted and loving Bubbie to her sixteen grandchildren as well as an inspiring, positive, and forward-thinking example to her 35 great grandchildren.
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STARKMAN, Harvey - On Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Harvey Starkman, beloved husband of Alla.
Loving father and father-in-law of Shawna Starkman and and Jay Sandys, James Starkman, Dawn Starkman, Greg and Yarka Salman.
Loving son of the late Louis and Goldie Starkman.
Dear big brother of the late Phyllis Moss and Rhea Starkman.
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DI LAURO, Marco - (November 19, 1968 – September 7, 2021)
Marco Di Lauro, age 52, of North York, Ontario passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Marco was born November 19, 1968.
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PEARSON, Joyce Wilhemine - Peacefully at home, Monday, September 6th, 2021 at the age of 90, with her husband of 63 years Kenneth James Pearson by her side.
She leaves behind her children, David (Cherylyn), Elaine (Danny), Mark (Cathy), and John (Tammy). Proud and devoted grandmother of Brittany, Amy, Tyler, Spencer, Lexie, Courtney, Brock, Brooke and Cooper.
Joyce will also be missed by her sisters Mary (late Keith) and Anne (late Paul) and her brothers Glenn (Audrey) and Hugh Bryce (Shareen). Predeceased by her parents Hugh John & Isabel Montgomery and her brother Eric Montgomery.
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GRANATA, Pietro 'Peter' - (1951 - 2021) - Pietro Granata unexpectedly passed on September 6, 2021.
Beloved husband of Diana (nee Beghin) of 30 years. Loving father of Lianna.
Brother to Francesco. Survived by his mother Maria Spagnuolo.
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SCRASE, Patricia Frances - (December 24th, 1931 - September 6th, 2021)
Patricia Frances Scrase was reunited with her beloved husband Stanley William Henry on Monday, September 6th, 2021.
She will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Carole, friends and extended family.
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