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KOSOWAN, Ralph David - Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at the age of 82.
Ralph is now reunited with the love of his life and wife, Valerie.
Loving father to Kristin, Nikki, Lesley and her husband Sergio. Devoted, strong, and caring PaPa to Valentia, Zarra, Marco, and Roan. He will be greatly missed by his furry companion and best friend Stoker.
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RENKOSINSKI, Haia - Passed away peacefully on August 28, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Arie. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Naomi and Shraga Valin, and Moti and Grace Renkosinski.
Cherished grandmother of Sharonie (Danny), Leemor (Andrew), Natalie (Jeremy), Ben, and Adam (Laella). Proud great-grandmother of Mara, Yaron, Matan, Nitzania, Ayal-Dror, Sierra, Blake, Hallel, Lev, and Tagel.
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GRIFFITHS, Doris Lillian - (1922 - 2021) - Doris Lillian Griffiths, age 98, of Scarborough passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at the Ajax Pickering Hospital.
Doris was born in Gunning Cove, Nova Scotia, on December 30th, 1922, the daughter of Lovett and Elsie Goulden.
She was predeceased by her husband Roy, sister Evelyn, sister Gloria and brother Leon. She will be greatly missed by her daughters Valerie, Yvonne (Ed), and Darlene, along with grandchildren Shirley (Jason), Glenda (Guy), Irene, Andrea, Danielle (Shawn), Julia (Giancarlo) and Victoria (Jeremy). She was a loving great grandmother to 10.
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FRANK, Elaine – On Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Lakeridge Health in Bowmanville.
Elaine Frank, beloved wife of Chris Bakes. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lori and Shawn Fielder, and Randee and Brian Davison. Dear sister of Judi Frank.
Cherished Grandma of Mitchell, Jacob, Maddie, and Jordyn.
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TAYLOR, George Stephenson 'Steve' - It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of George “Steve” Stephenson Taylor on August 28, 2021.
Born in Toronto on November 27, 1933.
Steve was predeceased by his parents George and Lyla.
He is survived by his husband, Hugh McNeilly; sister-in-law Joyce McDowell; brother, Dale Taylor; nephew, Michael Taylor (Estelle Uy); great-nephews, Dylan and Daniel Taylor; cousins, Cindy Ulman and Marilyn Hicks and their families.
Steve attended UTS, Trinity College, and Osgoode Hall Law School (now York University). He retired from the Law department at Bell (Toronto) after 29 years of service.
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MATE, Louise Koncz - (March 13, 1923 - August 28, 2021) -
After a short illness, Louise passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill.
She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Stephen Mate. She is survived by “my three wonderful children” Robert (Diane), Stephen (Carol) and Louise (Larry).
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CSAPO, Borbala 'Barbara' - Borbala (Barbara) Csapo, age 91, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Borbala was born in Hungary on December 5, 1929.
Predeceased by her loving husband Istvan.
Cherished mother of Elizabeth Campisi and Eva (Helmut Zuschlag). Loving grandmother of Salvatore,(Danielle) Steven,(Jennifer) Paul,(Lisa) Jeffrey, Taryn,(Brian) and Amanda, (Jon). Dear great-grandmother of Mia, Alexa, Madison, Gavin, Jack, Zoey, Ryker, Aurora and Elodie.
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HARRISON, Alma Marie (nee Arbour) - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in her 95th year.
Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother of Michael (Beth) and Stephen (Laurel). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Amy, Erin and Laura and Andrew and Jacqueline and her great-grandchildren Shane and Aria, Grace and Ben, Sadie and Kaden and Harrison.
Alma was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Clara and by her brother Lorne of Hamilton.
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BUTLER, Cynthia Anne - Cynthia Anne Butler, age 76, passed away peacefully and with dignity at Andy's House Hospice, in Port Carling, on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Cynthia passed with her daughter Andrea by her side.
Cynthia was married to Greg Butler for over 50 years, who preceded her in death in June of last year.
Cynthia is survived by her daughter Andrea Butler (Tiffany Commins); her grandson Pearson Butler-Commins, her two nephews Chris Yates (Satoko), and Darren Yates (Ingrid Wong-Yates) who looked to Cynthia as a mom; her grandniece Aila Yates, and grandnephews Brandon, and Kazuki Yates who fondly referred to her as Grandma Cyn; and the entire Butler family.
She will be lovingly remembered by Carole Kainz, a lifelong friend from the age of 12.
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MAKKAY, Dr. Zoltan Makkay, MD, FRCS(C) - 1935 - 2021
Dr. Zoltan Makkay passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at The Meadows of Dorchester Long Term Care Home with his loving wife, Katalin, by his side.
He started Medical School in Hungary and immigrated to Canada after the Hungarian Revolution in 1956, residing first in Montreal and then Halifax.
He continued Medical School at Dalhousie University receiving his MD in 1963.
He then entered the Obstetrics / Gynaecology training program in Toronto receiving his Fellowship in 1968.
He was on the Obstetric / Gynaecology Medical Staff at North York General Hospital from its inception in 1968, until retiring in 2004 after a long and successful practice.
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MARCONI, Fred Vincent - With heavy hearts the family of Fred Vincent Marconi sadly announce his passing, on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
He passed away peacefully, with his daughters by his side, in his 88th year.
Much-loved proud father of daughters, Lisa Marconi (Allen), Andrea and Paula (Chris).
Predeceased by his loving parents Mary and Nazzareno Marconi. Beloved younger brother of Elvira Janicki (Chester, deceased). Uncle to Richard Janicki and Gloria Kovach.
He will be dearly missed by cousins, Lou Marconi (Donna), Florio Marconi (deceased) (Norine), Cynthia Marconi (Colin) and the Prigione family.
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ARMSTRONG, George Warren - November 25, 1925 – August 28, 2021
Warren died peacefully surrounded by his children, after a brief and hard fought battle with being 95 years old.
He was predeceased by his wife Lorraine in 1984 and sister Shirley Ollers in 2020.
Warren is survived by his five children: Tory {Andrew Wright}, Susie {Michael Thompson}, Andrew {Stephanie}, Hillary {Matthew McGuffin} and Alexandra “Bigsy” {Mark Monahan}.
Affectionately known as “Gubby”, Warren will be missed by his seven grandchildren: Stephanie Wright, Connor Orsava, Jack and Matthew Owen, and James, Johnny and Craig Armstrong.
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BROWNLEE, Janice Christena – May 19, 1940 – August 28, 2021
Passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at home, at the age of 81.
Lovingly remembered by her siblings, Bayden (Bev), Norman (Deanna), Ruth, Drenda (Raymond) and by her many nieces, nephews, and their families, all of the North Bay area.
Predeceased by her brother Edgar and her by parents, Adam and Agnes Brownlee.
Jan will be forever remembered by her dear friends, Carol, Robert, and Nicola Lake, and Carol Viscusi.
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MERTON, Lauren Arlene - It is with great sadness that we share that Lauren Arlene Merton passed away suddenly in, her home, on August 28, 2021, at the age of 64.
Lauren was predeceased by her father, mother and sister. Lauren was born on November 22, 1956 in Toronto, ON.
By the time she was 4 years old, her sister Judi and parents Florence and Roy Merton had moved to Port Credit, where she spent her early years attending Riverside Public School and then Port Credit Secondary School, studying business administration.
In her late 20's, Lauren moved to the to the island of Providenciales (known as Provo) in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where she opened up a Scooter rental business with her partner and then later established the first Buy and Sell business for the island.
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OLDS, Victoria Anne, Ph.D., - June 19, 1958 – August 28, 2021
Dr. Vic (Vicki) was raised in Thistletown, daughter of Grace and Donovan Olds.
She enjoyed summers during her teens as a camper and staff at Camp Artaban in Bolton.
She earned her Ph.D. in Management Sciences at University of Waterloo and later worked for several decades teaching Math at University of Western Ontario where she was employed at the time of her death.
Vicki enjoyed singing bass with London Pro Musica Choir and playing bassoon with the New Horizons Band in London.
She attended Lake Field Music Adult Music Camp for many years until it was shut down by COVID-19.
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STOOKES, Shirley Ruth - July 25, 1926 – August 28, 2021
Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Alexander Place Long Term Care in Waterdown, ON, at the age of 95.
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years John Richard "Dick" Stookes (2014).
Loving mother of John Stookes and Jill Blanchard.
Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Darryl), Cheryl (Trevor), Lindsay (Lucas), Jamie (Carol-Anne), and great-grandmother of Lyla, Nolan, Alexander, Cameron, Kai, Ashton, Courtney and Hayden.
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HRABLUK, David Edward "Dave" - Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in his 69th year.
Beloved husband of Stephanie for 33 years.
Adored big brother of Dona (Andrew).
Cherished uncle of Emily, Allison (Marcus) and Sam.
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SPEERS, Brian Michael - September 20, 1980 to August 28, 2021 -
After successfully defeating cancer three times we lost Brian earlier this week due to complications from the many treatments he was undergoing.
Each time he battled with courage and quiet dignity.
Brian was a devoted husband, best friend and soulmate to his wife, Paula Carpenter.
He was a loving son to his parents, MaryLou and (the late) Glenn Speers, sisters, April (Dan) and Heather, parents-in-law, Paul & Barb Carpenter and sisters-in-law Joanne and Tara (Paul).
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BENNETT, Beverley Joan (nee McKERCHAR) - The family of Beverley Bennett are saddened to announce that after suffering a stroke, she passed peacefully, on August 28, 2021, at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.
Beverley was born on November 1, 1932, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
She was predeceased by her parents Donald and Maria McKerchar, and was sister of Brian McKerchar of Markham, Ontario.
She was a dedicated wife to her high school sweetheart, Brian Bennett (also of Winnipeg) who passed on January 7, 2012.
She is survived by two sons Richard (Sandra) of Vancouver, Gordon (Cathy) of Victoria; two daughters Jill in Calgary, Lynne (David) of Mississauga; and one grandchild Melissa of Calgary.
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OVERLAND, Richard "Dick" Henry - April 23, 1927 - August 28, 2021
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Richard "Dick" Henry Overland, age 94, on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Reunited with the love of his life of 73 years, wife Winnifred. Loving father to Joyce (Ken), Dianne, Sharon (Gary).
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MERULLA, Giuseppe - August 1, 1923 - August 28, 2021
Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the age of 98.
Beloved husband of the late Carmela.
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MAURO, Aurora (nee BRUNO) - Beloved wife and mother, heart of her family.
Passed at home on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at age 81.
Daughter and eldest child of the late Rosina and Antonio Bruno, admired sister to Gennaro (late Franca), Luigi (Claire), Mary (Carmelo).
Sister-in-law to late Ercole (Maria), Rose (late Leonardo), late Esterina, Mario.
Cherished and indispensable wife of 62 years to Francesco (Frank) Mauro and lovingly selfless mother to Lina (Emilio), Tony (Carolyn), Rosemary (Doug).
Devoted grandmother to Michael (Andrea), Daniel (Breeda), Matthew, Christopher (Natalie), Brandy (Julian), Robert (Elizabeth), Rachael (Nathan), Nicholas, and Kate.
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MARANGONI, Lawrence - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father Lawrence on Saturday August 28, 2021.
He will be missed by his loving wife Emily, children Andrew and Jordan (Bianca).
Brother to John (Emily), Christopher (Filomena) and Paul (Sandra).
He will live in the hearts of everyone that knew him.
The first is designated to Dr. Perry at Sunnybrook, my father’s (and Gord Downie’s) oncologist, and the director of all current/leading edge brain cancer (glioblastoma) research in Toronto.
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NAZARETH, Tony - Passed away peacefully on August 28, 2021, at the age of 90, with family at his side.
While there was a rapid deterioration in his condition over the nearly two-week period that he spent in hospital, we were blessed that his children and grandchildren were able to visit with him and he was never without family at his side for the last twenty-four hours of his journey on this earth.
Tony was born in Kenya, East Africa, on November 24th, 1930, to Vincent Lionel and Lily Isabella Nazareth.
His wife Blanche passed away in 2007 after 52 years of marriage, and shortly after in 2008, his eldest daughter Avril lost her battle with pancreatic cancer.
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MALLINOS, Stogianna - Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 28, 2021 at Parkview Home in Stouffville in her 95th year.
Beloved wife of the late Nicholas.
Loving mother of Gloria Tsatsos (the late Louis), Martha Stoikos (Danny) and Tony.
Adoring Baba of the late Steven, Kathy (Peter), Billy, Stephen, Daniel and David.
Cherished great-grandmother of Anthony, Michael and Nicole.
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WALLIS, Dolores - It is with a sad and heavy heart we all say goodbye to our mother and Bubie on Saturday, August 28, 2021 one month shy of her 97th birthday.
Beloved wife of the late Tony Wallis.
Survived by her children Sally and Howard (Trifler), Jeremy and Judy, and Peter and Amy.
So blessed to have her grandchildren Adam, David and Valerie, Hayla and Eric, Jason and Victoria Lee, Gabe and Victoria, Lauren, and Alex, and great grandchildren Liam, Hunter, Ace, Indi, Fischer, Adrienna, Evalina, and baby boy Wallis.
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