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GALATI, Valenzia - God called Valenzia peacefully on November 5th, 2020 at the age of 80.
Reunited in Heaven with her dear husband Domenico.
Loving mother of Franca (Sergio), Gaspare and Maria. Valenzia will be truly missed by her beloved friends and relatives.
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MCQUILLAN, Wray Gerald - 1940 - 2020 Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on November 5, 2020.
Predeceased by beloved wife Cheryl, son of the (late) Rosina and Leo McQuillan, brother of (late) Shirley Jarvis and Ron (Patricia) McQuillan.
He will be forever missed by sons Wray Scott (Linda) and Ryan (Elaine) and grandchildren Harrison and Jamie. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Wray retired in '98 after 37 years with Toronto Board of Education, finishing his stellar career at Sunnyview P.S. Wray had a passion for life, an easy smile and always the first to offer a helping hand.
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URBANEK, Ronald Stanley - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Stanley Urbanek, on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the age of 66.
Beloved husband of Loraine Urbanek (nee Orr) for 35 years.
Predeceased by father Roman Urbanek, mother Irene Majewski (nee Bryla) and sister Luci Thomson (Wally).
Proud and loving father to Veronica (Steve) and Ashley.
Cherished grandfather of Alyssa.
Dear brother to Joanne Davis (Dave).
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BARCLAY, Margaret Eileen (nee McGUFFIN) - 1925 - 2020 Passed away peacefully on November 5, 2020 at North York General Hospital, just two days shy of her 95th birthday.
She was the daughter of World War I Veteran Robert McGuffin and his wife, Margaret (née Sloane), both of whom had emigrated from Co. Down, Ireland.
Beloved and survived by children Robert Barclay (Barbara) of Harriston, Sharon Barclay of Richmond Hill, and William Barclay of Port Perry; granddaughter Megan Barclay; sister-in-law Joyce Ogden (John); brother-in-law Stewart Coxford; nieces and nephew Susan Busby (Bob), Stephen Coxford (Kathy), and Nancy Coxford.
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MacDONALD, Elwood Campbell - Passed peacefully, at the age of 98, on November 5, 2020, at the Toronto Western Hospital, after a battle with cancer.
Born to Frederick MacDonald and Mabel Handy and grew up in Toronto.
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SHEENE, Diane Elizabeth (nee ELDRIDGE) - 1947 - 2020 It is with great sadness that the family announces her passing, suddenly, at her home on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
Beloved wife of Dennis Bryan Sheene.
Sister to Keith Eldridge and his family in Sept-Iles, Quebec, and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sister-in-Law to Alma Kenee nee Sheene (Paul Kenee) and their family in London, England.
Diane was predeceased by her loving parents, Mary and Kenneth Eldridge.
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MORRIS, Sylvia - Peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the age of 90.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Alrick Morris. Loving mother of Kathleen Savage and her husband Chubby, Elroy Smith and his wife Linda, and Winston Brown (predeceased) and his wife Heather.
Cherished grandmother of Melissa Brown, Kayla Brown, Winston Brown Jr., Veronica Temple, Jerome Smith, Jennifer Savage, Peter Savage, Patrick Savage, Junior Savage and the late Janet Savage.
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LAMACCHIA, Mario - Mario Lamacchia was born in Sant'Ippolito, Cosenza, Italy on February 1, 1950 and passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the age of 70 years.
Beloved husband of Assunta and dear father of Frank (Karina) and Marco (Maria Luisa). Loving Nonno to Emma and Nicholas. Cherished brother of Salvatore and Emma.
Simply and powerfully stated: The values and ethics that he has imparted onto us will define his legacy. We love you and your lessons will never be forgotten.
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PULERA, Vincenzo - God called Vincenzo peacefully on November 5, 2020 at the age of 90.
He is now reunited in heaven with his parents Rocco & Teresa and his loving wife Elisabetta.
He will be forever missed by his dear children Rocco, Sam (Norma), and Teresa (Mike Pignatiello).
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SILVERSTEIN, Alan - It is with a heavy heart that I, Olga Fershaloff, wish to announce that my beloved husband Alan Silverstein passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the age of 79. He died peacefully at home with me by his side.
He was a loving and loved husband and best friend for almost 50 years.
Predeceased by his sister Helene Cooper, and brother Harold Silverstein.
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AVERY, Roslyn - On Thursday November 5, 2020.
Roslyn Avery beloved wife of the late George Avery.
Loving mother of Jonathan and the late Beth Avery.
Dear sister and sister in law of Janet and Alan Stern.
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WALKER, Lenore Jean - It is with much sadness that I post the passing of Lenore on Thursday, November 5, 2020 after a short illness at the Scarborough General Hospital in her 87th year.
Lenore is survived by her brother John (Peggy) and her daughter from Calgary, Shirley Popadiuk (Ben), two granddaughters Jamie and Lauren, and one great granddaughter Grace.
She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
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OUTOU, Anastasia 'Tasa' (Skendo) - Macedonia lost a daughter today. Anastasia was born in Nevolenee, Aegean Macedonia and passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, in Toronto.
She was a beloved wife to the late John Outos.
A devoted mother to son, Louie, and daughter, Mary.
Baba Tasa was adored by her grandchildren Steven, Natasha, Jonathan and Daniel.
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YIN, Fung Tai - It is with both sadness and joy that we say our temporary goodbyes to our much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Yin Fung Tai on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
Even as we miss her dearly, we know that she is reunited with the Lord and our loved ones that have passed.
Her larger than life personality, bold commitment to her beliefs and overflowing abundance of love for her family will forever be carried in those she touched with her presence.
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MACRI, Jacqueline - Passed peacefully in her Toronto home, surrounded by the love of her family, on November 5, 2020.
Born on November 1, 1980, she is missed by mother Pauline (husband Sameem), father George, brother Gregory (wife Sarvie), niece Sophie and nephew Anthony, as well as by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Quietly confident, Jacquie did not live her life in the back seat. From skydiving to Jeep driving, from real estate to cinematography, she had many diverse interests and honoured her curious and adventurous spirit at every turn.
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CENTA, Anton 'Tony' - Passed away peacefully on November 5, 2020, at the age of 84.
He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Janet Centa.
Loving father of Robert Centa and Stephen Centa (Andrea Centa).
Dear grandfather of Jack and Charlie Hilton-Centa.
Predeceased by his parents Anton and Zorka Centa.
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LANG, Kurt Willi - January 13, 1929 - November 5, 2020
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Kurt on Thursday, November 5, 2020, in his 91st year.
Beloved husband of Mary.
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CAMPANA, Celia Elena Lopez - Please join us to forever honour and celebrate the life of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Celia Elena Lopez Campaña, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on November 5, 2020, at Kensington Hospice in Toronto.
Elena was a devoted wife to Miguel Sr., loving mother to her “cinco patitos”, Miguel (Sadaf), Lucas (Mimi), Raquel (Tristan), Sofia (Derek), and Matthew (Ana Belen), and dearest abuela to Yasmeen and Noah.
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SGUIGNA, Victor Vincent - Died aged 97, on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
He was a formidable man, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
An often larger than life character who contributed a significant role in the building of Toronto and the construction industry as a whole
A veteran of WWII, his strength and determination shaped his life. His intelligence was unparalleled as was his dedication to his large family.
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KILBURN, Michael Plaistowe - Passed away peacefully on November 5, 2020 at The Briton House Retirement Residence in Toronto.
He was born in London, England and was predeceased by his wife Pat Morey (2014).
Dad was on his way to university to study chemistry, when WW2 broke out, at which point he changed course and joined the RAF.
At the age of 20 he was a Flight Commander flying various planes. At 23, he became a Squadron Leader flying Spitfires for the 56 squadron.
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WEINER, Karen - On Thursday, November 5, 2020 at home.
Karen Weiner, beloved wife of Nigel Corbett.
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SHAND, Joan Marie (Dowding) - Passed away peacefully at Michael Garron Hospital on November 5, 2020 at the age of 92 after a brief illness, while surrounded by family.
Beloved wife of Gordon (deceased), and loving mother to Mark, Barbara, Gregory (Janet Duffenais), Catherine Cunningham (Brian).
Cherished grandmother to Andrea Shand (Gareth Kent), Alexandra Shand (Jason Harney), Stephanie Shand, Megan Cunningham and Derek Cunningham (Anna).
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MACEWAN, Christine - January 31, 1946 – November 5, 2020
Christine Ann Macewan passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her home, as she had wished, after a seven year illness with Inclusion Body Myositis.
Beloved wife of Alistair Macewan and proud mother of Heather Derbecker (Ken) and Alison Cuthbert (Peter).
Cherished Nana of Ruby, Norah and Ewan of London, Ontario, and Miles and Theo of Singapore.
Dear sister of Beverley Mackenzie (Bob) and Mary Elaine McCracken (Cliff) and predeceased by Debbie.
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PAOLONE, Augustino 'Gus' - Gus Paolone passed away on November 4, 2020 at the age of 66.
He leaves behind and will be missed his wife Linda Weber-Paolone, daughters Jodie Weber-Paolone and Skylar Weber-Paolone, siblings Susan Quaglieri (nee Paolone) and spouse Tony Quaglieri, Angela Greig (nee Paolone) and spouse Rick Greig and Nottolino Paolone JR.
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LONG, Phyllis Marie - At Seven Oaks Long Term Care, Toronto on Wednesday November 4, 2020.
Phyllis Gould, beloved wife of Howard Long.
Loving mother of Raymond, Kevin (predeceased), Constance, and Dale. Fondly remembered by seven grandchildren Lisa, Curtis, Candace, Kaila, Kirsch, Sydney and Taylor and nine great-grandchildren.
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KO, Chu - Our beloved father, Chu Ko, of 92 years passed away on Wednesday November 4, 2020 with family by his side.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ngan Ko, and his cat, Caramel.
He is fondly remembered by his six children David (Jane), Bill (Li Put Yuk), Robert, Lynda (Joseph), Sandy (Sunny), Ken (Michelle) and his thirteen grandchildren Elaine, Dominic, Charles, Amy, Victoria, Oliver, Meagan, Kaylie, Jeffery, Jeremy, Kaitlyn, Olivia, Matthew and Chu’s sister, Dorothy (Toy).
Chu Ko was a dim sum chef in Hong Kong. In 1967, with little money he immigrated to Toronto with his wife and 5 young children to start a new life and pursue his dreams of one day owning his own business. Along with his wife he began working in Chinese restaurants in Old Chinatown – he worked as a chef and his wife as a dishwasher both working 16 hour work days.
He saw an opportunity to open the first Hong Kong style Chinese bakery shop in Toronto. In 1968, his dream became reality; Yung Sing Pastry Shop was born.
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