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BOOK, Harvey - On Sunday, September 5, 2021, suddenly after an accident.
Harvey Book, loving father and father-in-law of Jason Book and Carola Perez Book, and Colin Book.
Dear brother of Ruth Rubinstein.
Devoted grandfather of Jacob, and Milo.
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LA PORTE, Mary Theresa 'Terry' (Robertson) - Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on September 4, 2021, at the age of 97.
Beloved wife of the late Raymond LaPorte, sister to Bill Robertson. Loving mother of ten. Dear grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend to many.
Terry was liked and admired by all who met her. She will be sadly missed.
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PORTELLI, Raymond 'Ray' - (September 12th, 1975 - September 4th, 2021)
Raymond "Ray" Portelli, passed away on September 4, 2021 at the age of 46.
He will be missed by family and friends.
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FITZGERALD, Father Gerald 'Gerry' , CSSp - (1932 – 2021) - Father Gerald Gitzgerald 'Gerry' of the Spiritan Province of TransCanada died unexpectedly on the night of September 4th, 2021 at Scarborough General Hospital.
Father Gerry was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Margaret (ne McManus) and siblings, Desmond and Joan. He is survived by his sister Pamela, his sister-in law, Breda, as well as numerous nieces and nephews (Helen, Allison, Christine, Kenneth, Keith, Nigel, Susan, Gerald, Laetitia).
Father Gerry was born May 13, 1932 in Clonmel, Ireland. He made his first profession as a Spiritan on September 8, 1949, and did his philosophy and theology studies with the Spiritans at Kimmage in Dublin, followed by three years of prefecting in Port of Spain, Trinidad. He was ordained to the priesthood on July 10, 1960. During his 61 years as a priest, Gerry made an important contribution to Catholic education in the city of Toronto.
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DORAN, Hilda May - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021 with her family by her side at home at the age of 92.
Beloved wife of the late Fred Doran for 42 wonderful years.
Loving mother to the late David Doran and survived by her daughter Cheryl Doran and son in law husband Donald Harris Jr.
Cherished aunt to Lee Lyons, Christine Mortlock, Sandra Griffin and extended family to Aimee and Blair Harris and grandma to Gavin and Jaiden Harris.
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KOBZAR, Russell Slawko - Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital on Saturday, September 4th, 2021 at the age of 94.
Beloved husband of Sophie (nee Hruszowsky) for 69 years. Dear Father of predeceased eldest son Jeffery, daughter Leslie and husband Terry (Gula) and son David.
Dear older brother to Walter and his wife Emily. Russell has five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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WILSON, Bruce Richard - Bruce Richard Wilson, 72, passed on September 4th, 2021 in his home in Toronto, Ontario.
Bruce was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to the late Frederick Benjamin Wilson and the late Anna Geraldine Wilson nee (Pinch) on March 6th, 1949.
Bruce is survived by his brothers Gerald (Eileen) and Tim (Neda), daughter Katie (Jonathon), grandson Joseph, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
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GORDON, Clara (Hedy) - Beloved wife of the late John Gordon, Clara Hedy Gordon passed away on September 4th, 2021 at the age of 90.
Hedy was born in Arad, Romania to a family of 5 siblings. A survivor of the holocaust, a pioneer and member of the Israeli army. Hedy was an active and long-standing member of the Jewish community as well as being a wonderful mother and Savta.
Hedy is survived by her two children, Dorothy and Judy and son-in-law Ian and grandchildren Jake and Abby.
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ADDIE, Damian Michael Newberry - March 2, 1989 - September 4, 2021
Damian died on September 4th, at the age of 32.
His life was not easy and he faced many challenges.
He will be missed by Hillary Arnold (mom); Ted Addie (dad); Eric, Colin and Spencer Addie (brothers); and Rae and Geoff Arnold (grandparents).
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BENEDETTI, Ron - November 19, 1936 - September 4, 2021
Ron Benedetti, father of Tara (Rich Matthews) and Krista (John Gransaull), pops to Elliott, Elijah, Caden, Aemon and Carys, has finally kicked the bucket.
Ron lived his life to the fullest.
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HARRINGTON, Marlene Olive (nee COOK) - Died suddenly on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the age of 88.
Marlene, of Wasaga Beach, beloved wife of the late Bill (2019).
Loving mother of Brad (Suzy), Lauren (Mike Kinghan) and Brent (Dorothy).
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FERGUSON, Frederick Woodrow - Passed away peacefully, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 87 years.
Woody was preceded in death by his beloved wife Wilda (nee Smith) who passed away in 2016, after both being inseparable in life, and having celebrated 59 wedding anniversaries together.
Loving father of David, Michael, and Philip and his wife Charleen.
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Di PINTO, Rose - Rose died suddenly, on September 4, 2021, at the age of 60, as a result of a fall down the stairs.
She graduated from Humber and was self-employed as a Bookkeeper, working most recently at Victim Services, a job she thoroughly enjoyed.
She loved to go for walks, to drink tea, and had a great fondness for "light" desserts.
She contributed in meaningful ways to the older folks in the family. She is survived by her father, Vito, brother Michael, his wife Janna, and their 2 children, Carter and Sierra, as well as her younger brother, John, and her newly found half-brother and sister, Bill (Andrene) and Linda (Willie) Higgins, in Scotland.
She was predeceased by her mom in 1988.
She will be missed by her good friend, Ron.
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BENNETT, Daphna Ellen - On September 4, 2021, in Toronto, sitting in her favourite chair, Daphna passed away - on her own terms, peacefully and bravely - surrounded by the love of her three children.
She joins her beloved late husband, Ross (2014) and a slew of wonderful friends who went on before her.
She leaves behind what she believed was her greatest achievement, her family: Greg (Ingrid), Julie (Mike Ternosky) and Gary (Leigh), her grandchildren, Scott (Theresa), Carter, Alexandra (Dennis), Rachel and Tessa, and great-grandson, Sebastian.
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VIZINTIN, Anne Jean (Papez) - Died at her residence in Midland on September 4, 2021 with her daughter Julie and son Stephen by her side.
She was the beloved wife of the late John Vizintin, and was the proud mother to Julie (Michel Gauthier), Stephen (Isabel), Katherine (Bert Jennett), Patricia (Michael Diaczyk), and was predeceased by her son Michael.
Anne was the proud grandmother of Nicole (Richard), Mark, Gregory, Amber, Colleen and Laura, and great-grandmother of seven.
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DIPINTO, Rose - Died suddenly on September 4, 2021 at the age of 60, as a result of a fall down the stairs.
She graduated from Humber and was self employed as a Bookkeeper, working most recently at Victim Services, a job she thoroughly enjoyed.
She loved to go for walks, to drink tea, and had a great fondness for “light” desserts.
She contributed in meaningful ways to the older folks in the family.
She is survived by her father, Vito, brother Michael, his wife Janna, and their 2 children, Carter and Sierra, and her younger brother, John, and her newly found half brother and sister, Bill (Andrene) and Linda (Willie) Higgins, in Scotland.
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GRAHAM, Violet Marjorie (Moss) - September 20, 1925 - September 4, 2021
Violet, in the 96th year of her life, passed peacefully at home on the morning of September 4, 2021. Now she sits at Jesus’s feet where she has always longed to be.
She was a Treasured pastor, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to so many.
Violet was known by many different names, but most affectionately ended up calling her Nana, Nanny or Mother.
She leaves behind a legacy for her 3 children Peter (Robyn) Rebecca (late Fred) and James (Maria).
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LIVERNOIS, Leonard John - September 2, 1928 – September 4, 2021
Born September 2, 1928 in Scarborough, Ontario, Len died peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on September 4, 2021 at the age of 93.
Len was predeceased by his parents Leonard Alexander Livernois and Edna Mary Hale and stepmother Jennie Livernois, and was the nephew of the late Clifford Livernois, Grace Thompson, Hilda Bebbington, and Louise Priestly.
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GONSALVES, Patricia 'Paddy' - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in Toronto of heart failure at the age of 88.
Beloved sister of Inez and Richard D'Costa (late) UK, Daphne and Henry Suares (late) Karachi, Audrey and (late) Gasper Figueira Montreal, Charles and Suzanne Gonsalves Brampton, and Donald and Lorraine Gonsalves Oakville.
She was like a second mother to Anna Figueira Markham, Donna and Roger Henriques Markham, and like a grandmother to Matthew and Brian Henriques.
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LUCZKIW, Vladimira 'Wolodymyra' (Turczyniak) - Passed away peacefully on September 4, 2021 in the company of family at the Ivan Franko Home for the Aged in Toronto.
Wolodymyra was born on September 11, 1922 in the historic town of Olesko in Halychyna (Galicia) in Ukraine. Her father, Andrij (Andreas) Turczyniak, was a prosperous businessman in Lviv.
Her mother, née Maria Jakymowycz, loved the countryside and preferred to spend time at their family property at Terebezhi near Olesko.
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JENKINS, The Honourable John Howard, QC, - July 15, 1933 - September 4, 2021
After a life full of love, laughter and practical jokes, Jack passed away on September 4, 2021.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Edythe, children John Jenkins, Carole Jenkins, and Libby Norris (Robert), and grandchildren Mitchell, Sydney, Alexander, Jake, Ryan, Jordan, and Christopher.
He is also survived by his older cherished sister Eileen Hall (John) and youngest brother Gordon Jenkins and predeceased by siblings Audrey McHoul and Donald Jenkins.
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MCNAMARA, Patrick Joseph - Passed away peacefully in his 93rd year at his daughter’s home in Orillia, Ontario on September 4, 2021.
Pat was a friendly, active, but modest and quiet man who had a heart of gold - if you needed something done, he would do it.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Beloved husband of the late Madeline (Horrigan) and companion to Marie Burger for many years after the passing of his wife in 1994.
Loving father of Gerrard (Sharon), Katie (Jeff), and Joanne.
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ECONOMOU, Diamatina 'Matina' Tsami - Our loving mom, sister, daughter, friend, and confidante, Matina Economou, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer.
She fought tirelessly, with grace and dignity, to be with the ones she loved.
Throughout her life, her well-fought journey with cancer, and up until her final moments, she greeted everyone with a smile, laughter, and strength and always kept our bellies and hearts full.
Her joy was contagious, her hands were rarely still. She touched and cared for everything in her world with fierce tenderness.
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GARDINER, Margaret Maria (VanKempen) - Passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in her 91st year.
Margaret is predeceased by her husband John, and grandson Joshua.
She will be remembered as a loving mother to Vivian (John), Ronald, Jon, and David (Sharlene).
Proud Nana of Dayton (Erin), Reagan (Alexander), Louise (Russ), Sarah (Francesco), Mitchell, Mathew and her step grandchildren Natalie (Nick), Hailey (Mukul) and Grace (Gary).
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SINAGUGLIA, Paolina – It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Paolina at the age of 91 on September 4, 2021.
Predeceased by her husband Saverio in 2007.
Beloved mother of Pat (Rosa) and Josie (John).
Proud Grandmother to Daniel (Keely), Elvira (Joel), Adamo (Patricia), Vanessa ( Ryan).
Loving great-grandmother to Aria, Isla, Brianna, Serenna, Ava, Alivia, Gianna, Alenna and Alessia.
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SHAPIRO, Michael - Passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
Michael was a very unique individual who lived his whole life, right to the end according to his own vision.
He was the beloved son of Frances Shapiro and the late Philip Shapiro - they all shared a profound lifelong bond of mutual support.
Michael was Howard's and Carla Rose's brother, brother- in-law to Deb Stoch, and uncle to Emma Shapiro and the late Sophie Shapiro.
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