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PENTLAND, Corinne N. (Booth) - March 11, 1924 - September 2, 2021 - Passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Kitchener, Ontario in her 98th year.
Beloved wife of the late Roy Pentland.
Loving mother of Sharon Read (the late David), Joanne Pentland and Maureen Calhoun (Dave).
Grandmother to Matthew, Colleen (Adam) and John.
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LISTER, Alexander Kent - October 5, 1945 - September 2, 2021
Kent passed away peacefully at the age of 75. Predeceased by his brother Neil, mother Eleanor and father Leslie.
Uncle to Brent Lister and godfather to Adam Drury.
Raised in Mimico, Kent was an avid supporter of minor hockey, a fan of all forms of car racing, fixer of all things and a train and warplane enthusiast, Kent was never at a loss for things to enjoy.
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TAYLOR, Glenn Bruce - It is with great sadness that the Taylor family announces the passing of Glenn, on September 1, 2021, aged 56.
He is survived by his mother Laura, his son Andrew, Cathy McKay and grandson, Jax.
He was predeceased by his brother Gregory (1989) and daughter, Dana (2018).
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AALTONEN, Risto Sakari - (1953 - 2021) - Risto Aaltonen passed peacefully with family by his side after a long battle with dementia on September 1, 2021.
He is survived by his spouse Eija Aaltonen, of 44 years and daughters Katariina Taylor (David Taylor) and Kristiina Hudson (Luke Hudson), and grandchildren Ainsley Taylor and Lorelei Hudson.
He is also survived by his mother Gretta, sister Raija, and niece Sari Kokko and family.
Risto was predeceased by his father Aarre Aaltonen and brother Pekka Aaltonen.
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STOCK, Peter - Peter peacefully passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 64 years of age after a courageous battle with cancer.
Loving father of Lindsay (Brent) Delorey and Matthew Stock.
Proud opa of Kaylee Delorey. Dear brother of Frank Stock (Heike Kross), Rita Stock, Helga (Rick) Martin and Ryan (Shelby) Stock. Peter will also be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews.
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WILLIAMS, Barbara (Babsey) Rose - (August 17th, 1936 - Wednesday, September 1st, 2021)
Born Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica WI
Daughter of Hazel Dias and Eric Williams. Sister of Louise Dias. Babsey will be fondly remembered by other sisters and brothers; nieces and nephews; cousins; church family; friends and the staff at Rockcliffe Care Community.
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DAWE, Marjorie (nee Prince) - (1938 - 2021) - With great sadness, the family of Marjorie Dawe (nee Prince) announces her peaceful passing on September 1st, 2021 in Aurora, Ontario.
She was the oldest daughter to Charles Maxwell Prince and Annie Lillian Prince (Tibbs).
Born November 3rd, 1938 in Trinity Newfoundland in the Historic Nathaniel House in Trinity. Mom grew up in Charleston, Newfoundland.
Marjorie was a beloved mother to Stephen, Donna and Darrin. Mother in law to Pauline and Jennifer. Grandmother to Sarah, Jessica, Stephanie, Brenden, Cierra and Callum.
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TERSIGNI, Pasqualina - Of Tottenham, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, Ontario in her 89th year.
Beloved wife of the Late Domenico Tersigni who passed away in 1990.
Loved Mother of Rita Tersigni, Giovanni “John” and wife Lucy and Michele “Mike” and wife Elisa. Loving Grandmother of Jennifer Tricoci and her partner Chris De Simone, Vincenzo Tricoci Jr. and Steven Tricoci, Brittany, Juliana, Alanna and Alex Tersigni. Adored Great Grandmother of Isabella.
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WRIGHT, Penca (Dimitroff) - Penca Wright (Dimitroff) peacefully passed, on September 1, 2021 at Mariposa House Hospice at 93.
Penca was born Dec 9, 1927 in Bulgaria, daughter of late Encho and Vulka Dimitroff. Wife of the late Herbert Robert Wright. Beloved mother of Kathy and cherished son in-law Dave.
Sister to the late Dan Dimitroff. Sister-in law to Elvie. Proud Nana of Alan and Matthew Majik.
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GRIPPO, Vincenza - Passed away peacefully at Maple Health Centre on Wednesday September 1, 2021, just a few days shy of her 93rd birthday.
Beloved wife of the late Francesco Grippo, loving mother of Lucie and her husband Frank, Michael and his wife Kym.
Cherished Nonna of Grandchildren Christine (and her husband Shaun), Sarah (and her husband David), Ryan and Liam. Bisnonna of Leland and Eliana.
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COSTA, Jose - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Jose on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Toronto Western Hospital at the age of 83.
Loving and devoted husband of Zelia for 53 years.
Much loved father of Alda (Anibal) Pacheco. Cherished and proud Avo of Melissa, Jennifer and Michael.
Survived by his sister Lucia (Benjamin) and brother Ilidio. Predeceased by his sister Maria (the late Manuel).
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TARNOVSKY, Tamara – On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Four Elms Retirement Home.
Tamara Tarnovsky, beloved wife of the late Boris. Loving mother of Ilya, and Angela, and mother-in-law of Mark Buslovich.
Cherished Baba of Ruvena, Simone and Michael, Michael, Abbigail, Elliot, William, and Mariana, and Great Baba of Benjamin. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Gregory and Nina Cherkinsky.
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KOUBA, Christopher - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chris at 56 on September 1, 2021.
He passed away peacefully with family by his side.
Predeceased by his parents John and Ursula, brothers John and Herbert.
Chris will be deeply missed by siblings Michael, Barbara, Rita, Suzanne, spouses, nieces, nephews, and great friends.
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CALVERT, Sydney Charles - August 25, 1925 - September 1, 2021
Syd, a fiercely proud Canadian, served in WWII with the Royal Canadian Navy.
He was a founding member and former President of the Brant Naval Club.
After retiring as VP of a large pharmaceutical company, Syd took up his second passion, playing Banjo, and was involved with the Jazz community in Toronto.
Syd was the leader of the Excelsior Jazz Band and was well-respected in the Toronto jazz community. He was a gentleman's gentleman.
Syd is survived by the love of his life, Margot, his daughters Nora Pasley and Diane Davies, grandchildren Joshua Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Jessica Pasley, Zacariah Pasley, Laurie Davies, Doug Davies (deceased) Michelle Dykstra, Stephen Davies and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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BENNETT, Doreen Isabelle - On September 1, 2021, Doreen, a bright light, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside and while listening to Frank Sinatra serenading her to ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ and the soothing voice of Renee Fleming’s ‘Ava Maria’.
Doreen was born in Toronto in 1926 to William and Ruth Amelia Sutton (née Smith) and attended Parkdale Collegiate from 1939 to 1942.
She was part of a large family, the 6th of eight children (Bill, Beatrice, Kathleen, Celia, Ruby, Phyllis, Thomas), and was a naturally talented musician and aspiring opera singer.
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MACHNICKI, Valentine (Stacenko) - With heavy hearts we are saddened to share the news that Valentine passed away September 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto.
Val passed away from COVID.
She was fully vaccinated and put up a good fight but with her underlying health conditions of Lupus and Leukemia it proved too much for her body.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Especially her daughter Alana McCarthy, son-in-law Tyrone McCarthy and grandkids Kieran and Riley.
Her son Kris Machnicki and his partner Danielle Corradini.
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ABATE, Giuseppe 'Joe' - Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Michael Garron Hospital at the age of 88.
Beloved husband of the late Caterina.
Loving father to Rina (late Bob), Concetta (Reid), and Rino (Mirella).
Proud Nonno to Caterina (Michael), Sarina (Justin), Annina, Katie, Giuseppe, Jonathan, Reid, Ashleigh, Chace.
Gran Nonno to Luciano.
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IAFRATE, Alberico - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alberico at the Toronto General Hospital on September 1, 2021 at the age of 86.
Beloved Husband of the late Maria (nee Ferri).
Dear partner of Anna Centofanti.
Loving father of Rick and his wife Pietrina, Rose and her husband Nick Suppa, Anna and her partner Mike, and Jeannie and her husband Onofrio Di Bratto.
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AIELLO, Francesco - (September 18, 1955 - September 1, 2021) -
Francesco Aiello passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2021 at St. Michael's Hospital.
Will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
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WOODS, Mary Jane - December 25, 1956 – September 1, 2021
Mary Jane passed away at St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener, at the age of 64.
She was the beloved wife of Robert Sloan since 1985 and mother of William Sloan.
She will be deeply missed by her many friends. Mary Jane grew up in the Weston neighbourhood of Toronto, the third of five children born to Frances and William Woods.
She attended St. John the Evangelist in Weston, and Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School in Toronto. Mary Jane graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA in June 1979, and graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in August 1982.
She was called to the Ontario Bar in April 1984 and began her law career at Bastedo, Cooper & Shostack before practicing estate law at her own practice in Weston.
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MIRABELLI, Antonio - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Antonio on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 at the age of 83 (born in Rende, Cosenza, Italy).
Antonio was a dedicated and loving Husband to Maria, a cherished and beloved Father to Beniamino (Nadia), Gianni, Antonietta and Natalina (Roman); adored and proud Nonno to Victoria, Isabella, Sofia and Karina.
Antonio is survived by his loving Sister Ida and is now reunited with his departed siblings Angelina, Pasquale, Franco and Michele in heaven.
A hardworking, family man, Antonio proudly devoted his life to his family and always ensured that those around him were cared for and deeply loved.
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PORATTO, Claire Marie - Passed away September 1, 2021 at the age of 87 after suffering from a severe stroke surrounded by loving family.
She was born on February 3, 1934 to James and Mary O’Hagan.
She was the oldest of 4 daughters. Survived by her sisters, MaryLou Schornagel (Karl), Carol Baker (Max) and Catherine Marianelli (Tony) .
She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, William Frank Poratto.
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PRICE, Allan Kevin - 1959-2021 -
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, September 1, 2021 in his 62nd year.
Known to his friends as “Li’l Al”, he owned and operated “Li’l Al’s Custom Vans” and won many awards in the North American custom car show circuit.
“Li’l Al” was also a longtime sponsor of the East Gwillimbury Minor Softball Association.
Dear son of the late Kenneth and Frances (nee Waud) Price.
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NEITZ, Velma Isabel (Coull) - 1926 - 2021 - Passed on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Michael Garron Hospital, in Toronto, at the age of 95.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph O’Neil and the late Fred Neitz.
Loving mother of Judy O’Neil and Gary O’Neil (Sharon).
Sister to George, Doreen and the late Della, Mona, Eileen, Sybil, Bertie and Warren.
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McCARTHY, Charles Joseph - It is with profound sadness that the family of Charles Joseph McCarthy (known as Chuck to many), announces his passing, peacefully in the early morning of September 1, 2021, at the Elden Retirement Home, in Bradford.
He is survived by his loving wife Helen McCarthy nee Caffery. Proud and devoted father to his 5 children Frank, Mike (Erica), Dan (Julia), Tom and Mary Ann (Mark).
Beloved grandfather to his 7 grandchildren Brian, Carly, Barrett, Austin, Max, Taylor and Trista.
He was also preceded by his sister Mary and brother John and will be missed by sister Peggy and his brother Mike.
He spent 30 years mostly as a Regional Manager of the London Life Insurance Company, mentoring and leading a very successful branch.
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NEWMAN, Josephine - On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her home.
Josephine Newman, beloved wife of the late Max Newman.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Marsha and Stephen, Caroline and Mitch, and the late Gail.
Devoted grandmother of Mark, Julia, Chandra and Dan, Aaron, Sarah, Ella and Barry, and great- grandmother of Abigail.
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