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LOEWEN, James Russell - It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jim Loewen on August 2, 2021 at the age of 88.
Jim was born in Elkhorn, Manitoba on March 23, 1933, and was part of a large close knit family of five brothers and two sisters.
His immediate and extended family was always important to Jim and he was forever linking family members with long lost cousins in far flung locales or inviting any relatives in the vicinity to join family get togethers.
Jim was married to Myrna (nee Lewarne) for over sixty years and together they built a wonderful life for themselves and their three sons (JohnMichaelBrian).
He spent his entire career with CIBC, starting as a teller from high school and ending as a Senior Vice President.
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LAMBERT, Esther Hendry (nee MELVILLE) - Esther was born in Toronto, on July 3, 1929 and died in London, on August 2, 2021.
She was predeceased by her husband John Ernest (Jack) in 1993, her grandson Brian Mair in 2016, her brother Alexander (Scotty) in 2007 and her parents Robert Rose Melville and Annie Christie Melville.
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KARGEL, Ilmar - Passed away peacefully at the Mississauga Hospital on August 2, 2021 at the age of 87.
He will be sadly missed by his loving and dedicated wife of 54 years, Erika.
Loving father to his daughters, Tanja (Michael McIllwraith) and Ira (Mitchell Kennedy).
Doting Opa to Amanda and Liam.
Before the grandchildren, he had grand golden retrievers, all of them equally adored his walks and love. He is survived by his brother Hans, and predeceased by his siblings; Waltraud, Gunnard, Harald, Reinhard and Benita.
He is lovingly remembered by his many Kargel and Mehrkens relatives. Ilmar was born in Latvia to a German family who immigrated to Canada in 1954, settling in Toronto.
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HOFFMAN, Irene Blanche (nee FRANCOEUR) - 1925 -2021 Irene was called home.
She passed away peacefully at age 96 with family by her side.
Irene was predeceased by her husband, Oscar, her grandson, Miles, and her daughter, Doris.
She leaves behind four children, Joyce (Don) Gordon, Roy (Lucie), Bob (Aiping Fu), and Doug (Barbara) Hoffman.
She is the cherished grandmother of Andrew, Philip, and Mark (Gordon), Patrick (Hoffman) and Luke McCall, Jared and Jessica (Hoffman), Robyn (Hoffman) and great-grandmother to Kaeson, Kaelan and Brady.
Irene was born in 1925 in Dalton Mills, Ontario, one of five daughters of Urbain and Judith Francoeur, becoming the 11th generation of a long line of Francoeurs, the first of whom arrived in Canada from France in 1680.
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GAMOYDA, Ann - Ann (Anna) passed away peacefully at Bradford Valley Care Community on Monday, August 2, 2021, at the age of 89.
Ever-devoted to her one and only love for 64 years, her husband Vic (deceased).
Loving and supportive mother to Wendy, Kim (Kris) and Steve (Louisa).
Cherished and ever-loving grandmother (Nan) to Anthony (Ally).
Caring sister to Lena and predeceased by her siblings, Mike, Mondo, Al, Florence and her parents Antonio and Theresa. Ann was a truly beautiful woman both inside and out.
She was fiercely loyal to her husband and family; they were her heart and soul.
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CRIST, Joan Maxine (nee MacDONALD) - Joan passed away peacefully on Monday August 2, 2021 at home in her own bed of old age in her 95th year.
She is survived by her son Kurt and her granddaughters Madeleine, Hilary and Amanda.
Predeceased by her husband Eric Ambrose and her sisters and brothers Eleanor Janet, Margaret Elizabeth, twin Jane Carron, John Wallace and William Delos.
Joan joined her son Kurt and they built a house on Pleasant Bay in Prince Edward County after Eric passed away in 2010 after 40 happy years living in Unionville.
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WARRANDER, Agnes - It is with sadness we announce the passing of Agnes, 88 years old, of Bolton.
Agnes passed away peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2021 at King Nursing Home, Bolton.
Loving wife of the late Jock Warrander, mother of Ian (Anne), and Heather.
Grandmother of Hailey (deceased) and Charlotte (Tyler).
Sister of Hazel, Bella (Teddy), Kathy and Freddie, predeceased by siblings Mary, Elsie, Charlie, Bill, Henry and Betty.
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LAMB, Gloria Linda - On Monday, August 2, 2021, Gloria passed away peacefully after a long and heroic battle with cancer.
She left this world as she lived it, surrounded by family and dear friends.
She is survived by her husband Doug; her sisters Genevieve and Janet, and sister-in-law Carla; her brother Brian; her step-sisters Sherry and Laurie; her children Erik and Ashley; her step-sons David, Geoffrey, and Sean; her daughters-in-law Joanna, Lisa, Maggie, and Stephanie; her grandchildren Keenan, Tristan, Teddy, Charlie, Olivia, Halle, Simone, and Jacob; step-grandchildren Taylor, Shalayne, Caelen, and Liam; and her many cousins, family members, and friends.
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MIDDLETON, Donald Westman - Only son of the late Earl and Wilda (nee Westman) Middleton. Born in 1928 at the township of London. Died August 2, 2021.
Survived by his husband Filomeno Jose (married October 25, 2020) and predeceased by his partner of 62 years, Clayton Wilson. Filomeno was Don’s constant support for more than 40 years.
Don was born on a farm and worked in the family grocery store in London, was educated at St. Mary’s Collegiate, and raised in the United Church.
He served as a Middlesex County Representative and Provincial President of Junior Farmers before accepting a position as a Secretary Fieldman of the local Federation of Agriculture.
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WRIGHT, Barbara Jill - It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jill Wright on August 2,2021 after a short battle with cancer.
Jill was a fun out going person who smile would light up the room.
She loved to laugh and socialize with anyone who came in her presence.
Jill was an avid teddy bear collector who just couldn’t resist a cute face.
Her interest included travelling reading crafting and spending time with friends and family.
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WALSH, Thomas Patrick Joseph - (Former Mayor of Adjala-Tosorontio) At Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, on Monday, August 2, 2021.
Tom Walsh, in his 85th year, beloved husband of the late Mary (Bawn).
Loving father of Francis (Shelley), Patricia (George) Nevils, Teresa (Ron) Stephenson, Mike (Erin), Thomas (Shelley), Jim (Laurie), Robert (Jennifer), Debbie (Darryl) Barber, and Bill.
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CONSTABLE, Kenneth John - (of Fred Constable & Son Ltd.)
Passed peacefully in his sleep at Southlake Regional Health Centre on August 2, 2021 in his 82nd year.
Husband of the late Sandra Currie (2016). Father of Kevin (Nicole) and Kerri.
Step-father of Terry (Grant) Spurdle and Kevin Hawley.
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GATTI, Ercolina - God called Ercolina back home on August 2, 2021 at the age of 86.
She is now reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband Giovanni.
She leaves to mourn children, Mary (Mike), Giorgio (Carolyn), and Bruno (Mary).
Proud Nonna to Sara (Aldo), Paul (Amanda), David (Marie-Soleil), Nadia (Mike), Mark, Sierra, and Vanessa.
Adoring Bisnonna to Mya, Julia, Miles, Bianca, and Mila.
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BETTENCOURT, Maria Leonesa - Called to God at home with family by her side on Monday August 2, 2021 at the age of 94.
Cherished mother of Fatima and her husband Americo.
Proud vovó to her 'caras lindas' granddaughters, Sydney & Nicole.
Loving sister of her brother João.
She is now reunited in heaven with her dear husband José Bettencourt, her parents João and Maria Amélia and her siblings Maria, Amélia, Leontina, Manuel, Antonio, Estulano, José, Artur and Luciano.
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LA TOUCHE, Neris Elizabeth - Neris La Touche, 68 of Toronto, went home to Jesus at 5pm on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the Toronto General Hospital.
She was born March 27th, 1953 in Pomme Rose, St. David’s, Grenada to Catherine Telesford and O’dolye La Touche.
She is survived by her only daughter Shanta Rennie, son-in-law Andre Rennie, and step-grandson Josiah Rennie. Also surviving are her four siblings, Terry La Touche, Trevor La Touche, Hermyline Caesar and Zilma Brace. Sisters-in-law Gloria and Helen La Touche and brothers-in-law Joseph Caesar and David Brace.
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SYRTASH, John Tibor - Beloved partner of Orly Katz. Loving father and father-in-law of Joshua Syrtash, Elana and David Ochs and Jeremy and Megan Syrtash. Dear brother and brother in law to Peter and Marilyn Syrtash. Devoted grandfather of Ella, Evan, Emily, Coby and Jonah.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Syrtash on Sunday August 1, 2021 at the age of 68. He was a child of holocaust survivors.
John was a prestigious family law lawyer and distinguished author. John’s dedication and hard work led to the “Get” legislation, amendments to Canada’s Divorce Act and Ontario’s Family Law Act, designed to help spouses obtain religious divorce.
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SPEIGEL, Donna Helene Cooper - On Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Today, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Donna Speigel, (1943-2021), daughter of Sam and Kaye Cooper (both predeceased).
Donna born in Toronto, Ontario, attended the University of Toronto and graduated with an MA in Child Study. She met her future husband Mitch at the U of T library.
They were married and moved to Sudbury in 1966.
She loved Sudbury as much as her husband and spent the rest of her life building community with a wide group of friends, participating in numerous volunteer activities over the years.
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WERK, Sharen Ainsley - Sharen passed away on August 1, 2021, after a long illness.
She is the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Lillian Werk (Rubanetz) of Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Although Sharen grew up in Thunder Bay, she lived most of her life in Toronto.
Sharen was a most remarkable, independent, well-respected, perpetually optimistic lady who brought joy and comfort to all who knew her.
She was a treasured friend to so many, a teacher, world traveller, cafe owner/operator, accomplished gardener, and extraordinary volunteer of twenty years at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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HENNICK, Darryl - On August 1, 2021.
Beloved husband of Heather.
Loving son of Ricky and the late Harry Hennick.
Loving father and father- in-law of Lawson Hennick and Rifka Koziebrocki, Michelle and Adam Frydman, and Breena Hennick and Tyler Benoliel.
Dear brother of Sheila and Irv Sherman.
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PENSTONE, Charles - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful father, Charles Penstone on August 1, 2021.
Charles, 'Chuck', died peacefully with family by his side at Abbeylawn Manor, Pickering, just 5 days short of his 94th birthday. Charles was predeceased by his wife, Betty June.
Chuck was an extraordinary man who loved life and lived it to the fullest.
He had a passion for downhill skiing, sailing, walking Cocoa Beach, hiking through the woods, car racing, windsurfing, Sinatra's music and cookies.
He was a successful entrepreneur who began building homes in Scarborough with his company, Northview Construction, and moved on to open several golf courses, including Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club, Queensville.
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KACHKOWSKI, Nestor - 1939 - 2021 Nestor Kachkowski of Tiny, ON passed away suddenly on August 1, 2021, in his 81st year, at home with family and friends by his side.
Nestor was born in Ethelbert, MB and as a child and teenager he tended to his family farm in Garland, MB.
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BABCOCK, Erica 'Joan' (Carey) - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Babcock on Sunday August 1, 2021 after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer.
Joan’s devotion to family and unwavering faith in her Lord supported and comforted her and ultimately gave her peace.
Joan was born on August 12, 1937 in Campbell’s Bay, Quebec, youngest child of Erma and Allen Carey.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband of nearly 59 years Lorne Babcock.
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BAFUNDI, Giovanni Nicola - It is with our profound sadness to announce the passing of our beloved Giovanni on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Giovanni will be forever cherished by his beautiful wife Gina.
He will forever be in the hearts of his children Vincenza (Mario Mercuri) and Maria Cristina (Paolo Sala).
He was a proud and loving grandfather to Veronica and Arianna.
He will be missed dearly by his Sister-In-Laws Carmela and Lina.
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VAN HORSSEN, Sophia - Peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket, on Sunday August 1, 2021, at the age of 60 years.
Beloved mother of Nikki Van Horssen of Keswick.
Loving sister of Anna (Glen Gibson) of Kirkland Lake, Veronica Johnston of Jackson's Point, Ella Van Horssen of Bradford, Frank Van Horssen (Theresa) of Perterborough, Peter Van Horssen (Carolyn) Dundalk and the late Donald Van Horssen.
Cherished aunt of Brittany, Kristy-Lee, Ryan, Jacob, Amanda, Andrew, Jessica, Peter, Jamie, Kaitlyn, Brook, and great aunt Riese, Hailey, Damon, Ellie, Jacob, and Marcus.
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AMARAL, Idalina - Died at home in the company of her family in the early morning of Sunday August 1, 2021 at the age of 89.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Marcelino, and her daughters Maria de Fátima (husband, Stephen) and Lúcia.
She was the proud grandmother of Simon (Laura) and Marcel; she will be forever in their hearts.
She was predeceased by her parents Guilhermina and João Cabral de Melo, siblings Alexandrinho, Celestina, Noé, Conceição, Saúl and Miguel.
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VENTURA, Valdemira - A loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on August 1 2021 at age 82.
She was the mother to Josè Manuel Medeiros, Eusèbio Estrela, Irondina Estrela, Dolores Estrela, Ana Rosa Faria, Luisa Silva and Sandra Silva.
Valdemira spent most of her life working to care for her family.
She was a beloved grandmother who always kept everyone around her well fed with her delicious meals and comforting soups.
Valdemira was known for her resilience and beautiful melodies. You could often find her singing joyfully or enjoying her favourite novelas.
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