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SLATTERY, John Christopher - June 18, 1934 - November 23, 2022
It is with love that we celebrate the peaceful passing, on November 23, 2022, of John (Sean) Christopher Slattery, at Kensington Gardens, Toronto.
John leaves behind nieces, Roisin Gleeson, Niamh Walsh, Carol Slattery; and nephew, Ronin Slattery.
Predeceased by brother, Joseph Slattery; and sister-in-law, Teresa; as well as nephew, Eamon Slattery.
Born on June 18, 1934, in Limerick, Ireland, John spent his formative years in Dublin, before moving to London, England, to seek better employment opportunities.
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GIBLON, Barney - Passed away peacefully, after a sudden and brief hospitalization in the loving company of his family on November 22, 2022.
Beloved husband to Beverley (nee Shubinsky) for 66 years.
Devoted father and father-in-law to Andrew and Cheryl Giblon; Jay Giblon and Karen Adler; and Heidi Giblon.
Proud grandfather of Rebecca, Melissa and Joel Giblon; Rachel and Allen Pimienta; Shmuel Giblon; Tamara Giblon and Duzie Rothman; Aviva Giblon; and Binyamin Giblon.
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DIACK, Robert (Bob) McIntosh - Passed away peacefully, on November 22, 2022, at age 83, surrounded by his family.
Bob leaves behind Dawn-Ellen (nee Coker), who was his beloved wife of 61 years; his adored son, Bruce (Helen); and cherished daughter, Dana.
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GRABHER-MEYER, Irmgard Rosa - Passed peacefully, in Palliative Care, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the age of 93.
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HORVATIN, Elfriede - Elfriede was received into God's glory, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in her 93rd year, after an unexpected illness.
Predeceased by her husband, Marko; and daughter, Regina.
Beloved mother and grandmother, and sadly missed by her family.
Loving mother of Michael (Diane), Tony (Grace), and Allan (Iris).
Dear Oma of Lisa, Matthew, Daniel, Jonathan, Christopher, Jeremy, Brianna, David, Amanda, and Trevor; and great-grandmother of nine.
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TOPPING, Alan Percival - Passed away peacefully, at his home in Toronto, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
Survived by his son, David; daughter, Deborah; and daughter-in-law, Lindsay, each of whom he was so proud and loved dearly.
One of Alan's ongoing goals was to "stay as young as you can, for as long as you can."
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LOUGH, Herbert (Herb) William John - May 1, 1940 – November 21, 2022
Herb, a Montreal native and longtime teacher with the Toronto Catholic District School Board, passed away peacefully, at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Herb was a caring husband, brother, father, and grandfather, who approached life with a deep faith and an innate quiet strength that endeared him to those whose lives he touched.
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CLOUGH, Herbert (Herb) William John - May 1, 1940 – November 21, 2022
Herb, a Montreal native and longtime teacher with the Toronto Catholic District School Board, passed away peacefully, at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Herb was a caring husband, brother, father, and grandfather, who approached life with a deep faith and an innate quiet strength that endeared him to those whose lives he touched.
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AKERFELDT, Carolyn (nee COULTART) - September 28, 1946 - November 21, 2022
Missed by family and friends.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn.
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HALL, David C. - December 6, 1935 - November 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of David, in his 86th year.
Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Elsie.
Loving husband for over 50 years to the late Donna.
Loving father of Roy (Karey) and Tracy (Vince).
Proud and loving Poppa of Meaghan, Ryan and Jessica. Never failing to be there for sports, concerts, activities and graduations; always there for those who needed him.
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STIMERS, Norman - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Douglas Stimers on November 21, 2022, at his Toronto home.
Devoted husband to his wife, Cyndi Gayle (nee Oliver) (predeceased 2020); greatly loved by brothers, Ronald (Patricia), Ted (2001) (Cherylene), Hugh (Wendy); brother-in-law of Craig Oliver (Catherine).
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SCHIRALLI, Lorna Alexandria (nee LANSITIE) - On November 21, 2022, Lorna Schiralli passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the young age of 78.
She is survived by her brother, Alex, and niece, Elise; her three children, Anthony (Kelley), Laura (Andrew) and Julian (Jasmin); and by her eight grandchildren, Cameron, Connor, Brandon, Bennett, Madeline, Victoria, Isabel and Vincent.
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NEVIN, Michael Peter - Born in Williamsville, NY, on January 31, 1943, an only child to James Raymond Nevin and Margaret Brinker Drinkwater, Mike Nevin passed away at home, after a brief illness, on November 20, 2022.
Beloved father to Dera Jardine Nevin and Remington Lee Nevin, and a series of adopted cats, including Kingsley.
He is also survived by his former wife and best friend, Loreen Lorna Lee, whom he married on November 20, 1970.
Mike studied at Haverford College, the University of Maryland College Park and, after moving to Toronto in the late 1960s, the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education.
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WOLKOW, Herta - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Herta, on November 20, 2022.
Beloved wife of the late Igor.
Cherished mom to Peter (Xinia) and the late Lillian.
Devoted Sister to Helmut (Jill), Erwin (predeceased Dorothy).
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ALLEN, Samuel - September 19, 1917 – November 19, 2022
THE LAST OF THE LINE
Peacefully, at Norfinch Community Home on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the age of 105, Sam went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Sam was predeceased by his loving wife, Jean (nee Rochleau).
Beloved father of daughter, Violet Pantelidis (nee Allen) (Jim) and son, John Allen (Terri); dear grandfather to Stylianos Christopher James (Layla), Jennifer Kristen (Mitch), and Moira Sarah Anne Selke (nee Pantelidis) (Frank).
Great-grandfather to Scarlett, Noelle, Madeline and James.
Sam was born in Ballymena, Ireland, to parents Elizabeth (nee Alison) and John Allen.
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LINDSAY, Jane Annette - January 24, 1939 – November 19, 2022
(Jane) Annette Lindsay was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
She passed away peacefully, on November 19, 2022, at the age of 83.
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GRANT, David Frederick William - March 31, 1948 - November 19, 2022
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, to Margaret and Rolph Grant.
He married Sharron (Norris) Grant in July 1972; children, Timothy (Jennifer), Geoffrey (Tanya) (grandsons, Tarence (Savanna), Anthony and Nickolas) and Virginia Grant.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Hugh Grant and Rolly Grant.
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McGINN, Mary (nee MacMENAMIN) - Passed away suddenly, in Toronto, on November 19, 2022.
Dear sister of Steven (Lorraine), Janice (Jim) Bryson, Tim, and JJ.
Loving aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews.
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LECKER, Milton - It is with great sadness that the family of Milton Lecker announces his passing on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Toronto.
Born February 13, 1946.
If the value of one's life is in proportion to the love and loyalty he gives, then Milton was a most valuable soul.
He was an innovator with his work as restauranteur and chocolatier.
A philosopher of sorts, Milton was a mentor to many. Genuine, enthusiastic, and compassionate, he cared deeply for family and friends.
In Winnipeg, his birthplace, and then Toronto in his adult life, old friends and new remained steadfast.
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SCOLERI, Salvatore - It is with profound and loving sadness we announce the passing of Salvatore Scoleri, who was peacefully called to Heaven, on November 18, 2022.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Lidia (deceased October 6, 2011).
Cherished and dear father to Lina, Pino (Emily) and Peter (Lisa).
Blessed and loving Nonno to Anthony (Cecilia), Sam, Natalie (Nick Paglia), Fabio, Sammy and Saverio.
Adored great-grandfather and Bisnonno to Sophia and Sienna.
He will always be remembered as a kind, loving friend and grandfather.
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FORFAR, Herbert - February 16, 1929 - November 18, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Herbert Earl Forfar, at the tender age of 93, on November 18, 2022, at his residence.
Survived by his loving wife, Ruth (nee Mabley) of 68 years; his children, Donna Storey (Carl), Shirley Manchester (Mike), Ruthie (Nancy) and Gord (Lori).
Will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Marlene, Michelle, Bradley, Bailey, Alex, and Ben; and his great-grandchildren, Sydney, Kenzie and Damon.
Herb was born in the Toronto area in 1929 to parents Wilbur and Verona and was raised with his 5 siblings, all predeceased.
Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
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DELAVIGNE, Susan Irene - Passed away on November 18, 2022.
Predeceased by her parents, James and Ivy Scott; and brother, Bruce Robert James.
Beloved mother to Aimée and Dory; and loving aunt to Kathleen Scullion, Gregory, Matthew and Heather Scott.
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HOLMES, Jane Teresa - It is with profound sadness that we announce Teresa's sudden death on November 18, at the age of 68.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Very Rev. Urban Tigner Holmes III.
She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Little; and son, William Tigner Holmes Little (Stephanie); her adored mother, Jane Neighbours Holmes, and sister, Janet Cooper (Brown), both of Sewanee, Tennessee; and brothers, Thom (Janae) of Atlanta, Georgia, and Allan (Kris) of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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PENWILL, Lorna - It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Lorna Penwill, at age 91 on November 18, 2022, at Michael Garron Hospital.
Beloved mother of Diane and Kathy (Richard); loving wife of the late Wallace Penwill.
Lorna will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Mom was a Montrealer at heart. Born in the Town of Mount Royal, she graduated from the Mother House, a business college for women in a historic building at the corner of de Maisonneuve Boulevard and Sherbrooke Street. After graduation, she met Dad on the Laurentian Ski Train, which carried skiers from Montreal to the Laurentians.
She fell in love with the handsome, athletic Wallace (Wally/Buck) who hailed from the Eastern Townships, where he was working on a degree at Bishop's University.
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SHERLOCK, Bernice - October 10, 1924 – November 17, 2022
Born in Toronto, October 10, 1924, Bernice Sherlock passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2022.
Predeceased by her husband, Joseph Gerald; her parents, Anne (Montone) and Sam Box; and her sisters, Philomena (Jack) Wiles and Gloria (Joseph) Podkowa.
Bernice is survived by her sister, Florence (Stan) Clarkin.
Loving mother to Michael (Lydia), Anne, Cathy (Glen) Molto, Mark, James (Barbara Ann) and Tim; and proud grandmother to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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DEAR, Marion May Newell (nee WILLIAMS) - March 5, 1925 - November 17, 2022
Marion passed quietly at home, at the age of 97.
Cremation has been arranged, and a memorial service will be planned for a future date.
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