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CUTLER, Rita Maude Halifax - Age 98, passed away peacefully January 31, 2023.
Born in Ramea, Newfoundland.
She was daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Baggs) Cutler.
Predeceased by husband and love of her life, Victor, after 46 years of marriage; brothers - George and Leo and sister - Anne.
Survived by children Ron (Marianne) of Sackville and JoAnne (David Pezzack) of Toronto, grandchildren: Victoria, Stephen, Ben and Hannah. To quote her former clergy "she was a firecracker".
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MCCALLION, Hazel - February 14, 1921 - January 29, 2023
Hazel was married to Sam McCallion, who passed away in 1997.
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DOHERTY, Linda (nee WALKER) - Suddenly, on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Linda, beloved mother of Margaret (Colin) Empke and Jim (Kristen).
Special Nana of Sloane, Parker, Rhys, Walker and Quinn.
Linda will be sadly missed by her sisters, Margaret (George) and Susan (Eric); and brother, Andrew (Jacqueline); as well as her extended family in Canada and Northern Ireland.
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LEACH, Gary Ralph - Gary Ralph Leach passed away peacefully, in his 80th year on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lorraine and Walter; and his son, Robert Leach.
Gary was born in Toronto on May 11, 1943. He leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Jacqueline; his sons, James (Sandra) and Steven (Darlene); his loving grandchildren, Stephanie, Alexander (Alexsandra), Alexis (Danny), Jessica, Nathan (Mackenzie), William and Jamie; and his grandpuppy, Maggie.
He will be missed by his friends and family.
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BUCKLEY, Grace Edith - At the Village of Humber Heights, on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the age of 106.
Daughter of the late Josephine and William Buckley.
Predeceased by her brothers, Russell (Betty), Alan (Ina) and Ralph (Helen); and her sister, Vera.
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FIELD, Karen Leah (nee NORRIS) - December 4, 1948 - January 26, 2023
Karen Field passed away peacefully, at the Moir Family Centre on January 26, 2023, after a long fight with PSP and cancer at the age of 74.
Born in Toronto to John and Violet Norris, she grew up in Etobicoke. Karen met her husband, Frederick Theodore "Ted" Field, while skiing in Quebec.
They were married in Etobicoke and lived briefly in California, before returning to Toronto where they lived with their sons, Anthony, Michael and Nicholas.
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WILSON, William McClain - July 9, 1936 - January 26, 2023
Peacefully, in Toronto on January 26, 2023.
Predeceased by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Mary Manore Wilson. Bill died on Mary's birthday.
Cherished father of Victoria (Karen Lovell) and Mary (Ashley Collier) and adored Gramps to Jack, Katie, Charlotte and Annie.
Predeceased by his brother, Richard (Barbara) and survived by Mary's brother Reid Manore (Joanne).
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SHROTT, Sydney - Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the age of 94.
Predeceased by his beshert and beloved wife of 63 years, Honey.
Loving father and father-in-law of Renee and Mark, and Diane.
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DI DONATO, Dora - March 7, 1933 – January 25, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dora on January 25, 2023, at the age of 89.
Beloved wife to Michele; and cherished mother to Pat (Franca), Rocco (Jackie), Joe (Nina), and Lorenzo (Deanne). Proud nonna of Michael (Amanda), Jessica, Bianca, Giacomo, Joseph, Lexi, Nicole, and Joshua.
Predeceased by her siblings, Pasquale, Giuseppina and Raffaele, she is survived by her sister, Olga. Dora will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and their families.
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O'SULLIVAN, Kevin - Passed away suddenly, on January 25, 2023.
Beloved husband of Jacinta (nee Kelly) and devoted father of Aidan and Conor.
Kevin was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Rita O'Sullivan, as well as his brothers, Michael and Gerald.
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LUGOWY, William Frank - Bill Lugowy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the age of 77.
He was loving husband of Dale; wonderful father to Debra and Jeremy (Gitta); and special grandpa to Tyler.
His love of all Toronto's sports teams was well known and in his prime Bill played them all.
He will be forever remembered and missed for his sense of humour, sharp wit and his positive inner strength that carried him through many health issues.
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SPIZZIRRI, Frank James - Frank, age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Devoted son of the late James and Ludella Spizzirri.
Frank was adored and will be forever missed by his loving wife, Diane; and daughters, Natalie, Nadine and Leanna (Martin).
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KENNEY, Ann Kenney, M.D., - 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home in Hillsborough, NC, on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, of cancer.
Born in Cincinnati, OH, on November 25, 1953, to John Robert Kenney and Joan Elizabeth Tilton, she grew up in North Canton, CT, with her four sisters.
She attended the Chaffee School in Windsor, McGill University (B.A.), and the University of Toronto Medical School (M.D.).
Her 30-year career in family medicine included Parliament Health Associates in Toronto (1988-1997), the Family Medicine Residency Center in Tupelo, MS (1997-2002), and the Family Care Center in Tewksbury, MA (2003-2015).
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GIBSON, D.E. "Ted" - October 15, 1940 - January 24, 2023
Born and raised in Kenora, Ted was a lawyer, engineer, investor, curler, houseboat captain, outdoorsman, and general know-it-all who was a lifelong student of the world.
He inherited a passion for helping people from his mother, Nan, a community health nurse.
From his father, Bob, he learned a profound respect for the natural world and to be a fearless advocate for justice.
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ROSE, Joseph Arthur - June 9, 1946 - January 24, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Joseph Arthur Rose, on January 24, 2023.
Husband to the love of his life, Helen, for 41 years, wonderful father to Jonathan (Jacqueline) and Christopher, and loving grandfather to Hudson and Harrison.
He was predeceased by sister, Katherine (Bobby); and survived by siblings, Nancy Hartford (John), James Rose, Trisha Dacosta (Lou), Heather Rose (Don) and Beth Rose (Denis); and cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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ALLEN, Stewart E. - April 25, 1957 - January 23, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Stewart E. Allen announces his passing on Monday, January 23, 2023.
Stewart passed away peacefully in his home.
He was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Donald and Donna Allen on April 25, 1959.
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CROSS, Joan Mardel (nee MASON) - Passed suddenly, at the age of 91, on January, 23, 2023.
Joan lived a long and full life that included raising three children, travelling, golf and other active pursuits and her family remembers fondly her love of family times at the cottage.
Always trying to keep her mind active, Joan was an avid reader, and enjoyed puzzles and card games and was a well-loved member of many social card groups over the years.
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FISHER, Cordelia Matilda (nee GOODCHILD) - Sadly, Cordelia passed peacefully in her sleep, on January 21, 2023.
Cordelia was born in Georgetown, Guyana, on September 19, 1932.
One of five children, dear sister of the late William, Avis, the late Claudine, and Doreen.
Loving wife of William Fisher; cherished mother of Rennie (wife, Marisa); devoted grandmother to Daniela and Erica (husband, Graham); great-grandmother to Lionel and Grant; and sweet sister-in-law to Glenda (partner, Carol).
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COWITZ, Sybil Brenda - On January 22, 2023, at North York General Hospital.
Beloved wife of the late Burton Cowitz; loving mother and mother-in-law of Karen Cowitz, John Cowitz and Dr. Katherine Slinger.
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SONCIN, Antonia - Passed away peacefully, at Toronto General Hospital on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the age of 79.
Dearly beloved husband of Luciana; loving father of Cristina (Peter) Stajan, Carla and John (Erica); cherished Nonno of Aurora, Andre, Catherine, Stella and Gabriel; and dear brother of Miranda, Margaret and the late Vittorino (Lamberta).
He will be missed by his many nephews, nieces and his honourary daughter, Ann Sweeney Jones.
Antonio modelled the immigrant story and built a path for his family. He loved his work but enjoyed his retirement at home and at the cottage.
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BIELMEIER, Joseph - 1955-2023 Passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023, in Toronto, at the age of 67 years, with his wife and children by his side.
He was a devoted husband to Elaine and loving father to Jennifer and Joey.
Predeceased by his parents Xavier and Theresa. Brother to Elisabeth (late Frank), George, Helen (Ed), Barb (Tim).
Uncle to the (late Michael), Robert, Damian, Christopher, David and the (late Timothy).
Joe was loved and deeply cherished by the Petroff and Vulcan family.
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NORMANDIN, George Joseph - Surrounded by his family, George Normandin died on January 22, 2023.
He is survived by his daughter, Kristen (Oren Weinberg); and cherished grandson, Jacob.
George was born in Saint Eustache, Manitoba, on May 26, 1945, and lived in Winnipeg for most of his life.
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BURROWS, Gordon David - It is with heavy hearts the family of Gordon Burrows announces his passing, which occurred on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
Born in Brampton, ON, on June 16, 1976, he is the son of Thomas Burrows and the late Elizabeth Jane (Speakman) Burrows.
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FRIEDMAN, Menachem - October 20, 1942 - January 19, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Menachem Friedman.
Loving husband of Ora Friedman; father to Airan Asher Friedman; and grandfather to Talya Lea Friedman and Daniella Naomi Friedman. He sadly passed away on January 19, 2023.
Menachem lived life to its fullest, and he defined "joie de vivre."
His many passionate hobbies included waterskiing, exercise, playing backgammon, and travelling.
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BALL, Veronica Marie (nee CALLANAN) - Veronica, aged 94, died peacefully, on January 18, 2023.
Devoted Wife of 66 years to Keith.
Loving Mother of Michael, Christopher, Stephen, Celene (Rick), Lynn (Steve) and James.
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LESNIAK, Jerzy Leslaw "Lesiu" - Jerzy Leslaw "Lesiu" Lesniak was born in Rzeszow, Poland, and passed away in Toronto on January 18, 2023, at the age of 90, after a brief illness.
At 17, Jerzy joined the Polish navy and spent two years mapping the Baltic coast as a surveyor.
At 19, he made his way to Canada from Sweden and settled in Toronto.
He met and later married the love of his life, Irena, in 1963. Five years later, they welcomed their first daughter, Alicia; and later, their daughter, Agata "Aggie." His daughters will always remember what a funny, loving and devoted father he was.
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