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COHEN, Isaac Marc - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Isaac Marc Cohen (Joe Cowen) on May 17, 2020.
Born Sept. 25, 1922 in Port Said, Egypt.
Husband of the late Denise (Bigio).
Loving father of Joyce (Diego), Allan (Karen), and Robert.
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ABATECOLA, Flavia - Passed away peacefully from natural causes on May 17, 2020 at Norfinch Care Community, Toronto Ontario.
Flavia, the oldest child of Lucia and Felice Carnevale, grew up in Pico, Frosinone Italy with her parents and siblings Giuseppe, Antonio and Elisabetta.
She married Candido in 1956. They had two children Linda and Giuseppe and in 1965 they emigrated to Canada where Felice was born.
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MOULDER, Lawrence Steven - (March 7, 1952 - May 14, 2020)
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Larry on Thursday, May 14, 2020, in his 68th year.
Predeceased by his beloved parents, Ronald and Ruth.
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KESHWAH, Alex Bahadoor - Alex Bahadoor Keshwah was born on January 22, 1955 in San Juan Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and passed away on May 17, 2020 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada at the age of 65 years.
Beloved husband of Kunti (Sandra) Keshwah for 35 years.
He is the loving Father of Rachel and Dr. Joel Keshwah.
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SHEPPARD, Elmo Oswald - Elmo Oswald Sheppard was born on June 17, 1930 on Indian Islands, Newfoundland and passed away at home on May 17, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 89 years.
Predeceased by his eldest son Dale Sheppard (2019) and grandchild Adrian Sheppard (2016).
Beloved husband of Julia Maura (nee O’Neill) for 49 years. Father of Dwayne (Lana) and JJ (Angela). Grandfather of Alex, Megan, Clayton and Marcus. Great grandfather of Maya.
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DRAGOS, Marija - (May 11, 1936 - May 17, 2020) - Peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, May 17, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
Predeceased by her loving husband Franjo Dragos.
Dear mother to Vera and her husband Boris Bozulic. Cherished grandmother to Antony and Robert. She will be missed by many friends, nieces and nephews.
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BABIN, Marie Sylvia - Peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Revera Rayoak Place.
Sylvia, beloved wife of the late Raymond. Devoted mother of Daniel.
Beloved sister of Serge Laplante and the late Violet Stanat, Laval Caron, Jerry Caron, and Mercier Caron and their families.
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WEISBROD, Esther - With sadness we announce the passing on May 17, 2020 of our beloved mother, and bubbie, Ella Weisbrod, who survived multiple trials in her life, including Auschwitz, the last of her generation in our family, and the gravitational centre of our life.
We are very grateful for her long life, good health and the guidance and the comfort she afforded us.
She was the wife of the late Jacob and loved by her children Sarah Fisher (Joe), Rochelle Bocian, grandchildren Michael, Reena and Avi (Zaharov) and Tamara Bocian; Arie and Dahlia Fisher, Mia and Eitan Prisman, Noam Fisher, Tali and Robbie Friedman, and numerous adoring great grandchildren.
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CHISHOLM, Janet Lyn (nee SANGWINE) - On Sunday, May 17, 2020, at home, from pancreatic cancer.
Predeceased by parents, Victor and Jean Sangwine, of Oshawa.
Survived by husband and companion Angus Chisholm and their children, Heather, Ian (Samantha Dion), Stewart (Katherine Exarhakos) and Andrew.
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SEVCIK, Peter Thomas - Peter Sevcik was suddenly taken from us too soon on the 17th of May, 2020 at the young age of 58.
However, during his life, he was able to touch the hearts of so many people who are deeply saddened by this loss. Peter is survived by his mother, Lucy; his daughters, Christina and Jacqueline; his partner Lena; and his sister, Valerie.
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BUISMAN, Iefke 'Mieke' - Iefke 'Mieke' Buisman passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 17th, 2020.
She was born to parents Pieter and Harmke (nee Buiter) Steringa on June 25th, 1940 in Uithuizen, Netherlands. She was the 4th of 8 children.
In August, 1951, she and her family immigrated to Canada. They eventually settled in Brampton in 1954, where she met the love of her life, Thymen (Tim) Buisman (1934-2002). They were married in April, 1957. They had four sons.
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MEKIS, Karl - In memory of our father, Karci, aged 90, who passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 17, 2020, surrounded by his children, Marjan and Majda.
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BRANCO, Elisabete - Passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Elisabete is a kind, sincere, compassionate, and caring person who was a friend to so many who's lives she was apart of, it is this kindness she showed to others that the family would like you to acknowledge by paying it forward to one another.
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MAWDSLEY, Capt. (Ret) Richard Edward "Dick", PhmB, CD, - Dick died peacefully at Matthew's House on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at age 91.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 67 years, Audrey Gladys Mawdsley (Edmondson) and his three sons and families: Gordon and Carolyn: Nathaniel, Alanna - Jasmine.
Stephen and Bonnie: Laura and Tim Pippus – Emmy, Abby, Elly; Ian and Abby; Paul and Janelle – Finn; Michelle.
David and Angela: Codey; Ben and Marlene – Aiden; Emma and Brendan – Poppy; Jake and Kayli. Born on March 7, 1929 in Orillia, Ontario, Dick grew up in Gravenhurst.
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O'CONNOR, Patty (Mary Patricia) - May 29, 1946 - May 17, 2020
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Patty.
Loving mother of Michelle Horvath (Anthony) and grandmother of Elora and Athena, who simply lit up her life.
Patty will be deeply missed by her siblings Joan (Tom Murray), David (Brenda), Barbara (Eric Dempster), Peter (Beth), Bill (Cheryl), Frank (Martha), Mary, Liz, Peggy (Norm Camire) and Posie (Scott Haight).
She was predeceased by her mother and father David and Mary O'Connor, and her youngest brother Tom.
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WILLIAMS, Walter Harley - December 20, 1934 – May 17, 2020
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Harley Williams, taken from us first by Alzheimer's, then by COVID-19.
Loving husband of Merle for 63 years.
Father of Ted (Sue) Williams, Karen (Darryl) Wright, Kathy Williams and Marlene (Jerry) Soulliere.
Grandfather of Colin, Blake, Derek, Leah, Duncan, Austin, Ryan and Rachel. Great-grandfather of Clark and Sadie.
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SHUMKA, Paul J. (born HOOD) - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Paul in his 70th year at home May 17, 2020, due to heart failure.
He leaves behind his beloved brother Norm (Catherine), relatives in British Columbia and many friends, which include a countless number of musicians.
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ARNOTT, Dr. James 'Jim' Harvey, MD FRCP (C) - Jim Arnott passed away peacefully at Southlake Hospital on Saturday, May 16, 2020, in his 84th year.
Jim will be greatly missed by his loving wife of almost 60 years Joan, daughters Brenda (Tom) and Wendy, and his 7 grandchildren: Brenda’s children - Amy, Andrew and David; and Wendy’s children - Sean, Luke, Kyle and Kate.
Jim initially met the love of his life Joan (nee Hunter) at Muskoka Sands Inn near Gravenhurst where Joan was a “bun girl” in the dining room and Jim’s family had a cottage on the nearby beach. They met up again at Meds-Nursing dances at the St. George Street Drill Hall (Joan graduated University of Toronto Nursing Class of 1960).
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MITCHELL, David Gordon - It is with great sadness, that the family of David Gordon Mitchell announces his passing on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the age of 60 years.
At home, and surrounded by his family, he slipped away peacefully to be with Jesus. Oh, how he looked forward to this day!
Predeceased by his father Douglas Mitchell, David will be lovingly remembered by his Mom Leona Mitchell, brother Paul Ronald, sister Catherine (Brian), nieces Emma and Madeleine, as well as many extended family members and close friends.
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SHERMAN, Grace - Grace Sherman “Nana Grace” passed peacefully on May 16, 2020 in her 106th year.
Loved Wife of the late Sam Sherman.
Mother of Florence Miller, Gloria Samuel (Mark) and Arthur Sherman (Mindy), Grandmother of Robert Fuller, Allan Miller, Alene Clarke, Laura Fuller, Jill Birks, Marla Perlmutar, Matthew Sherman, Sam Sherman and Rebecca Sherman, Great Grandmother of 20 and Great-Great Grandmother of two.
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MORETTIN, Beatrice Maria (nee Marcuz) - It is with heavy hearts and sadness that the family announces the passing of Beatrice Maria Morettin (nee Marcuz) on May 16, 2020 at the age of 96.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Aldo and son Renzo.
Beatrice will be greatly missed by her sons Renato and Roberto, her grandchildren Beth (Mike), Kristen (Shawn), Gregory, Gabriel, Lauren, Avery and Katherine and and by her great-grandchildren Lillian and Michael.
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MITZ, Hilda - Died peacefully in her sleep, pain-free, at Mount Sinai Hospital after a very brief illness on May 16, 2020.
An amazing woman and role model for hundreds. Her home was the embodiment of a "Chuppah", open on all sides and welcoming people for decades from all over the world.
She lived her life as she had dreamed, in her own home for more than 62 years. She was never sick and never complained. She was always elegant and dignified during her lifetime. Hilda's kitchen and her cooking were unforgettable.
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CADESKY, Shirley - Passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 after a very short illness.
For 90 great years, Shirley was a confidante extraordinaire, a woman who was always willing to help any family member who needed her. She was sharp as a tack right to the end.
Loving and devoted wife to Steve Cadesky, fantastic mother and mother-in-law to Ellen, Ken and Hildi.
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HOLDER, Kenneth – Peacefully passed away on Saturday May 16, 2020 at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family.
Devoted husband of Marcia. Caring father of Brian (Brenda) and Paul (Nancy).
Proud grandfather of Toni, Marcus, Andre and Jamie.
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MAXWELL, Grant - (1941 - 2020) - Suddenly on Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at Trillium Health Centre.
Started his journalism career in Scotland. Former Toronto Telegram reporter and Day Oner with The Toronto Sun. Over 20 years with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Grant, beloved husband of Nina. Loving father of Lara & her husband Kevin, Fiona & her husband Leonard, and Peter & his wife Andrea.
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TOWNSLEY, Edna Pearl (Young) - (October 13, 1918 - May 16, 2020) -
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 101 years of age.
Predeceased by her husband William, daughter Donna and son in law John.
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