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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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McGARVEY, Ruth Madaline (nee SETH) - January 15, 1932 - November 17, 2022
Sadly passed away on November 17, 2022, at the age of 90, with her loving family at her side.
With a warm and open heart, and as a lover of animals, she had no shortage of friends.
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ZUBER, Pieter Karl - July 22, 1938 - November 17, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pieter Karl Zuber on November 17, 2022.
He is reunited with his beloved wife, Lynn (Jones); and is survived by his daughters, Sherie (Roy), Katherine, and Michelle (Donald).
He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Kaytlynn (Kyle), Shayne (Kelsey), Matthew (Tyla), Kyleah, and Tyler; and his great-grandchildren, Maddyx and Tucker.
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CHIAPPETTA, Florence (nee FARRO) - March 1, 1932 - November 16, 2022
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Florence, after a multiple-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
She did so in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving husband, Joe, of 68 years; daughters, Cathy (John Biasucci), Marie (Scott Newton), Lorraine (Mike Groll), and Frances.
As well as her children, she is survived by her grandchildren, Andrew (Amie), Christine (Joey), Joey (Jess), Daniella (Cody); and great-grandchildren, Penelope, Fox, Kaiya, Parker, Demitrius, Darius and Antwane.
Florence was a beautiful, elegant, intelligent and capable woman.
She was a perfect Lady.
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CIRA, Yolanda (nee BERNARD) - Yolanda Cira passed away peacefully at Delmanor Northtown on Wednesday November 16, 2022, in her 97th year.
Yolanda will be reunited with her beloved late husband, Charles. Lovingly remembered by children, Charles (Sherry), Michael (Mary), John (Nan) and Paul (Kathleen).
She will be sadly missed by her twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
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PHILP, Doug - October 14, 1931 – November 16, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doug Philp, beloved husband, wonderful father, and loving grandpa, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Trillium Health Partners Hospital in Mississauga.
Doug passed peacefully, and is now in the company of his wife, Jackie (predeceased 2020); and son, Greg (predeceased 2014); along with many other family members.
Doug is survived by his children, Doug Philp (Kingston) and Marti Philp (Toronto); grandchildren, Kyla Couturier (Philp) and husband, Denis Couturier (Belleville), Maegan Philp and husband, Nick Leblanc (Provost), Evan Loates (Toronto), and Ben Loates (Toronto).
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COSWAY, Patricia Ann - July 4, 1939 – November 15, 2022
Pat has completed the last item on her "to do" list and has left us to join her parents, Sydney George and Mabel Rose (Ferguson) Cosway; and her siblings, Bernice (Bunny) Mary Cosway Evans and Donald John Cosway.
I am sure they will all be glad to be reunited. She led a life of varied interests, many dear friends she treasured (who will also greet her I'm sure), and much travel to places around the world.
And she had a wonderful mixture of work in the television broadcasting world for 50 years – at CBC, CFTO-TV and CTV; and in program distribution at International Image and Deluxe Canada.
But most meaningful is her family, for whom she leaves her love forever, Gregory and Tammy Cosway, and Nana Pat's girls, her beloved and adored, Kylie Rose and Jazlyn (Jazzy) Heather Cosway; and Scott James Cosway, and family.
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BRANNY, Kathy - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathy Branny (nee Blakeney), age 70.
She died peacefully, at North York General Hospital, with her children by her side, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, who did so much for so many, while living her life to the fullest.
To have had that level of warmth, guidance, support and most of all, matriarchal love, daily, was the greatest gift of all.
Born March 6, 1952 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Isabel (nee Brunt) and Lloyd Blakeney, joining her older siblings, Myrna Birch (deceased) and Erv Blakeney (Marg) of Kentville, Nova Scotia.
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MILLER, Charlene Mary - Passed away suddenly and peacefully, in the comfort of her home, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Predeceased by her father, Ross Miller (2001), and mother, Betty (1966).
Our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our Charlene.
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BUXTON, Bonnie Buxton, MSM, - June 25 1940 - November 15 2022
Over the past several years, Alzheimer's Disease stole the creative mind of an author, publisher, social activist, nurturing mother, grandmother and wife.
On November 15, 2022, it took her body and broke the hearts of family and friends.
Bonnie wrote for many Canadian and international periodicals, published travel, pregnancy and entrepreneurial books, wrote plays for TV and film and had been a broadcaster with CBC-TV.
An early pioneer on public service projects, she was the co-founder of Project 80 in Montreal, helping under-privileged children break out of the cycle of poverty.
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LANZI, Carlo - December 2, 1931 - November 15, 2022
My Carlo and I were married June 3, 1957.
He was my lifelong great love, best friend and biggest fan.
We lived, worked and travelled all over the world, always together.
He was a Maestro of music, hotelier, avid videographer, painter, and consummate chef.
We lived an amazing life together.
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SNOW, Shirley Thelma (nee Lansitie) - July 29, 1933 - November 15, 2022
It is with inconsolable sadness that the family of Shirley Snow announces her peaceful passing, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 89 years of age.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Thelma Carmela and Thomas Casper Lansitie; and is survived by her sister, Arlene (Bob) Harwood-Jones.
Shirley was a dedicated and loving mother of three, grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of six.
Her devoted husband of sixty-nine years, Albert "Roy" Snow, is heartbroken at the loss of his beautiful wife, travel companion and lifelong best friend.
Shirley will be forever missed by all who have had the pleasure of meeting her.
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MURRAY, Mona Blanche (nee MURRAY) - October 7, 1921 - November 15, 2022
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at Toronto Western Hospital, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Mona was predeceased by her parents, Cora Marion Turnbull Murray and James Henry Murray; her husband, Stuart Elliot Murray; her son, James Melvin Murray; her daughter-in-law, Giah Eisenstein; her grandson, Robert Murray Kitchen; and her great-grandson, Maccabee Murray.
She leaves a beautiful legacy in the lives of her daughter, Martha Janine Murray; and grandchildren, Jeremy (Karen), James (Jennifer), Correne, Patrick (Amy), Kyle (Abigail), Devon (Adrienne), and Laura (Matthew); and great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Norah, Ezra and Zachary, Everlyn and Eisley, Kennedy and Quinn, and Stratton and Robert.
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DE DIEGO, Rosina (nee STANZIOLA) - January 8, 1923 - November 14, 2022
In the company of her beloved children, and in her 99th year, Rosina left us on Monday, November 14, 2022, in Toronto, Ontario.
She was adored by her devoted husband, Eduardo Ernesto De Diego (2015) and cherished by her children, Ilka Irene, Eduardo Jr. (Sarah), Marcos (Debbie) and Mara (1998).
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BOZOKI, Erzebet (nee KADAR) - February 20, 1946 - November 14, 2022
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Erzebet Bozoki, in her 77th year, on November 14, 2022.
Dearly loved by her husband of 57 years, Sandor; her daughter, Tinda (Edward); and her grandchildren, Nicole and Erik. Devoted sister to Mihaly Kadar.
Predeceased by her parents, Istvan and Erzsebet; and her brothers, Istvan and Janos.
She leaves many other family members and friends, both here and in Europe, who will sadly miss her.
May she find peace in God's hands.
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de GUERRE, Vernon - Peacefully, on November 14, 2022, in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 90, with his daughters by his side.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Joan; beloved father to Nancy, Ellen, Alyson and Dodi; loving grandpa to Avalon and Calum, Jennifer, Meaghan (Timothy and great-granddaughter to be), Justin, Corey (Alexandria and first great-granddaughter, Charlotte), and Ethan.
Born and raised in Toronto, Vern had a zest for life and a great sense of fun and adventure! He had a sharp, logical mind - an early "techie" who worked in the IT field for many years.
Committed to family, and a practising Christian Scientist throughout his life.
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WEST, Rosemary Jean (nee MARSHALL) - Rosemary passed peacefully on November 14, 2022, after a short but brave battle with cancer.
Beloved mother of sons, James (Sayaka) and Adam (Rachel); sister of Almeda and Janet; and dear Nana of Charlotte and Catherine (Kate).
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BURBRIDGE, Lorraine Burbridge - The grand love of Ronald Burbridge for 54 years, sister in a very large family and aunt to many treasured nephews and nieces, passed on November 14, 2022, due to heart complications, at the age of 77.
Lorraine recently completed her legacy website, lorrquest.ca. It includes 15 Travel Logs of her and Ron's travelling adventures in North America and Europe and introduces her Autobiography: A Flare of Willpower.
All of these were personally written by Lorraine, who was very excited about having people visit her website.
Ron now regards the website as a tribute to the precious love of his life, full of zest and a beautiful spirit.
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WALSH, Dorothy Mary (nee CLARKE) - January 31, 1920 - November 14, 2022
Died at the age of 102, just two months shy of 103.
Loving wife, predeceased by David Arthur Patchell and John Walsh.
Loving mother of David (Silken), Edward (Linda) and Gerald (Sue).
Loving adoptive mother to Bob (Marlene deceased), Anne deceased (Frank deceased), Patrick (Elizabeth), Elizabeth (deceased), John (Janice), Sheelagh (JD) and Arthur. Predeceased by brother, Robert (Joy deceased).
Aunt to Cedric (Rhonda) and Ross (Kathy).
Cousin to Betty (George deceased), and Carmen deceased (Chuck deceased).
Grandmother to 13, great-grandmother to 15 and great-great-grandmother to 6.
Dorothy passed peacefully at the Bowmanville hospital with family by her side.
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STARR, Dr. Joseph - On November 13, 2022, at Baycrest.
Joe Starr passed away peacefully, with his devoted wife, Bernadette, by his side.
A man of great intellect, quick wit and warm heart.
Loving father and father-in-law of Greg and Heather, Tracey and George Papaioannou, Matt and Inbar, and Ryan and Jen.
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MANGOS, Judy Ann (nee Jackson) - Peacefully, on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the age of 68, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Peter for 34 years.
Loving sister of Shelley (George); and brother, Wayne (Elizabeth). Sister-in-law to Nick (Marlene).
Lovingly remembered by many nephews and one special niece (Jennifer)!
Will be greatly missed by her dog (George) and cat (Dousha).
Predeceased by her parents; and sister, Ronda.
Judy was a longtime City of Toronto employee, retired.
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JAAKKIMAINEN, Reino - Our Dad enjoyed life and just after his 95th birthday he peacefully passed away on November 13, 2022.
"DJ" will be greatly missed by his children Leif (Bonnie), Leena (Graham) and Liisa (John). He was ridiculously proud of his grandchildren Owen and Ella and Ethan (Rita).
He loved to watch the excitement of his great-grandchildren Beckett and Abram during our family Christmas Eve celebrations. Reino was an Ingrian Finn, born in Kurkela.
He told us many stories about the hardships during WWII of having the German and Russian front pass through his family home.
Yet as a family he along with his parents (Aatami and Maria) and brothers (Jussi and Matti) survived the siege of Leningrad. After the war, he trained as an engineer in Sweden where he met and married our mother (Anitta-predeceased).
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ARMSTRONG, Brian Gregory - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Brian Gregory Armstrong, on November 13, 2022, age 68.
Brian leaves behind his wife, Darlene; his daughters, Steph (Shayne) and Kim (Ryan); his brothers, Alan (Bernice) and Wayne (June); along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
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DOEDE, Richard Dennis - Passed on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 69 years of age in Toronto.
Dear brother of Dolores Golden (Ron) of Breslau, David Doede (Linda) of Stratford, and Douglas Doede (Kathryn) of Burlington.
Dear uncle to his many nephews and nieces.
Predeceased by his parents, Rudolf and Erika Doede; and elder brother, Ronald Doede.
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BERRY, David - 1933 - 2022 It is with much sorrow but happy memories that we announce the passing, on November 13th, of David Berry, cherished husband of Alison Morrice.
He is also survived by his beloved son, Mark; daughter, Jill; his beloved niece, Angela and family; and many nieces and their families in England and Wales. His eldest son, Donny, died in 1998.
David was also predeceased by his children's mother, Jessica Wilson; and late wife, Francine.
David was born in London, England, from where he was evacuated to Wales during the war and to where he returned to attend East Ham Grammar School.
He immigrated to Toronto in his early 20's, soon finding a job with North American Life, where he remained for many years before branching out on his own to take up home renovations.
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