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KUMAR, V.P. Gopi - 1933-2019 - Passed away peacefully at 15 Taplane Drive, Markham, Ontario on 30th January, 2019.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Chandrika Kumar, daughter Priyadarshini Kumar, son Gokul-Raj Kumar, son in-law Jaideep Vaid, daughter in-law Heera Nambiar, and granddaughter Sabrina Kumar Vaid.
He belonged to a renowned family in Vadakara, Kerala, India. Son of Advocate K.N. Kodoth and Karthiyayini Amma, he started his profession as a lawyer. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Indian Foreign Service under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and later settled in Toronto, Canada.
HIEMSTRA, Pietje 'Patricia' Riemke (Van der Meer) - At age 91, Avalon Retirement Lodge, Orangeville, Ontario, passed away peacefully in Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, on Wednesday January 30, 2019.
Born August 13, 1927 in Parrega, Friesland, Netherlands, she was the youngest daughter of the late Ate and Riemke (Huisman) Van Der Meer.
In 1947 she married Andries (Andy) Hiemstra of Oudega. The couple moved to Canada in 1953 with their young son John and daughter Reta and settled in Orangeville where they resided happily for over 65 years. Pat was no stranger to hard work: she was a house cleaner for many years, then served as a sales clerk at Economy Fair, Korsten’s Jewelers and finally at The Old Country Deli where her smile would welcome many an Orangeville resident.
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McINTOSH, Rudolph 'Rudy' Anthony - September 25, 1935 - January 30, 2019 - With great sadness, we announce the passing of Rudolph “Rudy” McIntosh on January 30, 2019 at the age of 83.
Adoring husband of Dolores “Tots” (nee Menzies) for 56 years.
Loving father to Mario (Heather), Janelle (Joel), Alex, and Tricia (Fabio).
Papa to Olivia, Spencer, Jackson, Ronan, Sofia, Axel, Sebastian, and Francesca.
Beloved brother-in-law and uncle; he will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
FORRIN, Bert "Be good" - February 20, 1930 - January 30, 2019
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Bert, who died peacefully at home.
He leaves behind Adrian, his heartbroken wife of 52 years, his devoted son Noah, and his loving daughter-in-law Emily.
He will be missed by cousins Esther Rubin and Gregory Fox of Ann Arbor, Daniel Fox (Nurit) of Vancouver, Nina Sharpe (Chris), and Debbie Litman (Stephen) of Toronto.
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HUDZIAK, Janina - Passed away in her 94th year surrounded by family on January 30, 2019.
Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz Hudziak.
Loving mother of Anna Skasko (Tadeusz Mitkowski).
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MARTIN, Bernice Magaret (nee MASTERS) - On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Victoria Manor Nursing Home, Lindsay in her 85th year.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Keith Martin 2009.
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MURLEY, Joseph "Joe" - Of Pickering, passed away peacefully at the I.O.O.F.
Seniors Home, Barrie on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in his 89th year.
Beloved husband of the late Joyce.
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NAGY, Linda Ann - Passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Trillium Mississauga Hospital at the age of 71 years.
Loving mother to Michael and James.
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KUMBERG, Hans Juergen - On the 30th January, Hans Juergen Kumberg one of the last survivors of the Green Devil Paratroopers passed away in his sleep at St Joseph’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario at the age of 93.
He was a decorated veteran of the Italian Campaign during WW2 having fought at Ortona, Monte Cassino, the Adriatic and Po River campaigns.
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HARASIM, Josip - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Josip Harasim on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the age of 78.
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COLLINS, Joseph Cooper - With the deepest sorrow, the family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of Joseph on January 30, 2019 with his loving wife, Angie and devoted son, Greg by his side.
Beloved father to Lloyd (San Diego), and grandfather to Tim (Seattle), Robert (Sacramento), Lindsay and Christopher.
Joe was predeceased by his parents, John and Minnie (Aitken) Collins, and his 11 brothers and sisters – Bobby, Eddie, Johnny, Alex, Willie, Mickey, Gordie, Effie, Joe, Marion and Normie, all of whom were born and raised on Sullivan Street in Toronto.
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NEEDHAM, Nancy - Beloved wife of Dave, passed peacefully in the presence and comfort of her family, on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in her 64th year, at Kingston General Hospital.
Beloved daughter of the late Cecile and Raymond Huston.
Mom will always be remembered and loved by daughters Nicole (Denan Alexander) and Dawne.
Nana will be missed by Elijah, Josiah, Jaheim, Justice, Jeremiah, Kiara, Dawson, Dalton and Kiana.
Dear sister of Rick (Jan) and Bruce. Nancy cherished the time spent and the conversations she had with all her friends, who will miss her dearly.
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DIAMOND, Gwenneth Anne - Peacefully at home on January 30, 2019.
Much loved daughter of Niki Ditchburn and the late Gordon Diamond.
Sister of Stephanie, Adrienne, Kai and Renée.
Aunt to Kian.
BENNETT, Shirley Joan - Passed safely into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 with her family at her side.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Harold, to whom she was married for 11 wonderful years.
Much-loved Mother of Len (Jacqueline), Ron (Donnalee) and Gord (Heather).
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MCDOWELL, Geraldine Margaret - Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 30, 2019.
She was the beloved wife of the late Melvin McDowell (1985).
Loved mother of Cheryl Champion nee McDowell (Brian, deceased) and Brian McDowell (Robin) of Cobourg, Ont.
She was the eldest child born to Morley and Margaret Veitch.
Much loved sister to Reverend Donald Veitch (June) of Detroit, Michigan, both deceased, Dorothy (Verne) Bender, of Listowel Ont., both deceased, and is survived by her youngest sister Ruth (Peter) Melnychuk of Mesa, Arizona.
LA, Theresa O. - Best Friend, Soul Mate and Wife of Fraser.
Passed January 30, 2019 after a 5-year battle with cancer at Markham Stouffville Hospital.
Thank you for all the prayers from SGI members.
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GILL, Desiree Patricia (nee PELLEW) - Of Georgetown, Guyana, born on March 2, 1945, to the late Walterine Pellew and Cardwell Pellew, transcended at age 73 on January 30, 2019 in Joshua Tree, California.
Desiree enjoyed a lifelong career in the legal profession.
She worked as a legal secretary for Mark H. Gamsin at O'Melveny & Myers and as a Paralegal for Thomas S. Levyn while he served as Mayor of Beverly Hills.
To become a paralegal, Desiree attended West LA College while working full time as a legal secretary.
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FARREN, Michael James - July 24, 1951 - January 30, 2019
Beloved son of the late Wilfred and June Farren.
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SMITH, Marcia Annabel (nee GREGORY) - Passed away peacefully in Winchester, UK, on January 30, 2019, with her husband Duncan and children Paul, Caroline and Michaela at her side.
Born in Petrolia, Ontario on December 17, 1935.
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BULLIED, Evlyn Mae (nee SAVAGE) - August 22, 1916 - January 30, 2019
The only girl of 7 children.
Married to the late Arthur Bullied.
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POTOK, Rose - Peacefully, on January 29, 2019 at Humber River Hospital.
Beloved wife of the late Samuel Potok.
Loving mother and mother- in-law of Martin Potok and Barbara Klein Potok, Frances and Abe Wang, and Shirley and Ernie Wolkin.
Dear cousin to Leon and Charlotte Wagschal.
Devoted grandmother of Errol, Mitchel, Amanda, Marilee Jennifer and Gavin, Jason and Keryn, Jessica and Jonathan, Jamie, Stephanie and Sean, Jonathan and Talia, and Joelle.
JAMES, Betty (nee O'BRIEN) - Peacefully at home in Toronto, on January 29, 2019, in her 97th year, with her children at her side.
Beloved wife of the late Walter Lorne Gordon James and loving mother of Shawn, Kevin and Maureen.
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BEAUDOIN, Claudette - (February 9, 1936 – January 29, 2019)
Claudette Beaudoin was born on February 9, 1936 and passed away on January 29, 2019.
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MCKAY, Bernice - It is with deep love, respect and great sadness that the family of Bernice McKay announce her passing and she has joined her beloved husband Donald and precious children Jill and Scott in Heaven.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Janet, Spence and Shane (Annemarie), her grandchildren Matthew (Shelley), Cloris (Brian), Kevin (Jo-anne), Nicholas, Brent and Jason, and greatgrandchildren Mya, Ella, Sophie and Maci.
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