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GRIESI, Elvira - Passed away on February 5th, 2020, at home at the age of 58 years.
Elvira will be remembered by her brother Saviano, her family in Italy and Canada, as well as her many friends. She is predeceased by her mother and father, Raphaela and Antonio Griesi.
She will be remembered as a trusted friend, avid hiker, and committed volunteer at Hoc Docs and the Toronto International Film Festival.
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SELBY, Michael I. 'Mike' - Has finally found peace on February 5, 2020 after a long battle with throat cancer.
Beloved husband of Susan (Sue).
Lovingly remembered by sister Yvonne (Philip) Rees; brother in law David (Pam) Heywood; niece Alison Nowell, nephew Andrew (Jane) Rees; and all his great, and great, great nephews and nieces in the UK.
As well as Malcolm (Nur) Heywood, Canada.
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MCDONALD, Donald Lew - August 13, 1930 to February 5, 2020 - In his ninetieth year, our all-star husband, father, friend, brother, athlete and businessman, passed at Christie Gardens in Toronto.
Donny was born in Maniwaki, Quebec to John Hugh McDonald and Mary Carmen Logue.
He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Logue, Jimmy and “B.C”, with whom he was very close.
Raised in Montreal, he was a proud St. Leo’s Graduate.
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LITZ, Esther - Peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Samuel (Sonny) Litz, and wife of Marvin Blackstien.
Loving and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jodi Gurza, Ronni and Lyle Muskat, David and Debbie Litz, and Suzanne and Jeffery Botnick.
Devoted Bubie of Rebecca, Sara and Jordan, Adam, Samantha, Lauren, Shifra, Aleeza, Gabriel, Sunny, Benjamin, Spencer, and Great- Bubie of Mia.
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SUE, Yin Sum - Passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital, on February 5, 2020 at the age of 92.
Yin Sum was the beloved wife of the late Kong Sue for 56 years.
She is dearly loved and will be missed by her children Clifton (Sip-Han), Maylene (Charlie), Colin, Raymond (Teresa) and Stan (Zoe).
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SPITERI, Mario - With sadness we announce the passing of Mario Spiteri on February 5, 2020.
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HUENIKEN, Horst Hans - (January 28, 1930 - February 5, 2020) - On Wednesday, February 5th, 2020, while in palliative care due to rapid decline from Parkinson’s Disease, Horst Hueniken passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Just moments preceding his passing, he had been visited by a caring neighbouring friend wherein the permission to ‘let go’ had been lovingly expressed. We are grateful for his gentle passing.
Horst had developed a trusting friendship with his personal support worker(s) who tended to him daily and offered valued companionship throughout his months in hospital and nursing home care.
Horst is survived by his loving and doting wife, Gerda Hueniken, and his four adult children, Horst Eckhard, Henrike, Cornelius and Margarita Hueniken.
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WILLIAMS, Shirley Anna (nee Graves) - Shirley Anna passed away peacefully at South Lake Regional Health Centre on February 5, 2020 in her 84th year.
Predeceased by her Loving Husband Allan Breward.
Beloved mother of Terry-Lynn (James), Joanne (Sam) and Robin (Brian), Loving Stepmother to Murray (predeceased) and Lynn (Steve).
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ZEPP, Mary - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Zepp, on February 5, 2020 in her 93rd year.
Loving wife of Peter for 72 years.
Devoted mother of Peter (Sue) and Susan (Dave).
Cherished Oma of Rob (Melissa), Mike (Jackie) and Step-Oma of Renée (Bobby), Sarah (Ryan). Adoring Alt-Oma to Gavin, Madelyn, Zoë and Ellie.
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ROBERTS, David 'Dave' Gwylym - “Dave” Gwylym Roberts died Wednesday, February 5th, 2020, after complications related to Vascular Dementia, in his 78th year.
Born in Kirkland Lake on May 25th, 1942, Dave was predeceased by his parents William “Bill” and Gladys Roberts.
Dave is survived by his daughter Megann (James) Roberts, sister Judy (Jack) Stewart, and many family members throughout Canada.
The proud owner-operator of DG Roberts Ltd, Dave was a lifelong wearer of his blue collar; he was happiest when working with his hands. There was virtually no mechanical, electrical, or building problem he could not solve.
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GREER, Robert Kent 'Ken' - (August 13, 1932 - February 5, 2020 )
Ken (Robert Kent) Greer, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, Ontario.
He will be missed by his loving wife of 63 years Myrna, daughter Gail (George) and son Wayne (Naomi) and grandson Matthew.
Ken was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone.
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CRISTALL, Diane (Chafetz) - Born in Winnipeg on September 6, 1918, died Toronto February 5, 2020.
Social worker, socialist, lover of Yiddish, dim sum, chocolate and pizza, inveterate traveler, travel agent, social justice activist, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, companion, wife and much more.
Diane left behind her children Ruth and Bernie Ross and Gary Cristall and Valdene Ciwko, grandchildren David (Mary), Jordan (Emily) and Joanna (Taylor), great-grandchildren Ryan, Samantha and Elizabeth.
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D'ANGELO, Francesco - Peacefully on February 5, 2020.
He is now reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Nilde.
Cherished by his dear children, Ersilia (Renzo), Livia (Cristian) and Antonella (Ken).
Proud nonno to Sofia and Vanessa.
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LADWIG, Julia (Habuda) - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February, 5, 2020 at Ivan Franko Home.
Loving mother of Lesia(Tony) Bernard(Oksana) and Jan(Maria).
She will be missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.
We will always remember her strong spirituality, kindness, thoughtfulness and love.
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LEE, Rose - Passed away on Wednesdat, February 5, 2020.
She was born in Hong Kong and emigrated to Canada in the early 1950's as a teenager, worked at the CIBC located in Toronto's Chinatown in the 1950's where set met her husband, Nelson Lee, when he walked into the bank. He worked at the Lichee Garden restaurant located above the bank. Rose later returned to banking from the 1970's to 1990's.
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WATTS, Rena Elly - Passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Beloved Wife of Leonard.
Loving Mother to Christian.
Adoring Nana to Benjamin.
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DANIELS, Rev. Dr. Joseph - (October 6, 1926 – February 5, 2020)
Reverend Dr. Joseph Daniels was born on October 6, 1926 and passed away on February 5, 2020.
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HARRIS, Geraldine Louise - (January 2, 1931 - February 5, 2020)
Geraldine Louise Harris, (89), passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 5, 2020 at Harmony Hills Care Community in Toronto, Canada.
She is survived by her sons, Scott and Kevin. Geraldine was predeceased by her husband, Max.
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FERNANDO, Mary Rita - Peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the age of 70.
Mary, beloved wife of Alex for 35 wonderful years, will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.
Mary was a proud member of the Legion of Mary and JTGS (Jesus the Good Shepherd) Prayer Group at Precious Blood Parish.
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MARTIN, Giovanni Lino - (1936 - 2020) - Giovanni Lino Martin passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at 3:15 pm from glioblastoma cancer.
Beloved and caring husband to the late Concetta Martin.
Cherished father to Pietro, Giuseppina (the late Chris Zorbakis) and Gabriella (Jean Sebastian Leroux). Wonderful grandfather to Elisabeth, Michael, Anthony, Matheo and Sebastian.
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SINGH, Surujnarine 'Jay' - December 16, 1950 – February 5, 2020 - Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 at the age of 69.
He is survived by his wife Dolly, and four children Lena (Sean), Genevieve (Glenn), Shermaine (Bill), & Priya (Sam).
His grand-children Jaiya, Kerik, Zach, Hayden, Jake, Ardenne, Adrien, Ashton and Everly.
Brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews, many members of the extended family and friends.
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YU, Jing - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 5, 2020.
Loving mother of Tinna.
Jing will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all her relatives and friends.
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OLESEN, Poul Aksel - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Poul, peacefully in his home, on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at the age of 89.
Born in Denmark and arriving in Canada in 1957, Poul worked many years in the manufacturing industry.
He will be greatly missed by Magda, his wife of 55yrs and his children Margit Frechette(William), Allan (Nichole), and Erik (Nancy).
He was the very proud Farfar/Morfar of Amanda, Avalon, Jozef, Madison, Dain, Jake, and last but not least, Kate.
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COFFEY, Sister Frances - Died peacefully at the Houses of Providence, Toronto, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, in her 67th year of religious life with the Sisters of Service.
Born in Toronto, she was the middle child of John Leo Coffey and Josephine Quinlan. She is predeceased by her parents and siblings Joan, also a Sisters of Service, and Bernard. She is survived by nieces Louise and Sue, and nephews John and Ben.
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FABBRO, Else (Rast) - Passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
She was born on April 5, 1938 in Liebsdorf Warthegau, Poland to parents Albert Rast and Marie (Hempel) Rast. She was one of nine children born into a family of six girls and three boys.
She was predeceased by her brother Alfred, sister Eugenia, brother Arthur and sister Helga.
She is survived by her sisters Helena and Lydia, brother Helmut and sister Christel.
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MORIER, Leo Albert - Suddenly at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in his 87th year.
Leo, beloved husband of 63 years to the love of his life, Jean.
Loving father of Michelle (Shawn), Raymond (Sharron), Rose-Anne, Larry, Lee-Anne (John) and the late Michael.
Poppy will be lovingly remembered by Alexander (Diane), Calvin, Erica, Taylor (Kira), Holden, late Tanner, Jenica, Alieya, Amélie and great grandchildren Anderson, Aaron, Leah and Brooklyn.
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