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SHANNON, William Edward - October 10, 1935 - November 2, 2021
Peacefully passed away at Northumberland Hills Hospital on November 2, 2021 with his wife of 65 years, Yvonne Shannon at his side.
A wonderful father to Bradley Shannon (Carrie), Christine Long (Garry) and Matthew Shannon (Tracey Kelly).
A loving Grampa to Christopher Long, Jennifer Lawrie, Hollie McNulty, Lucas Shannon and Emily Shannon.
A proud Great Grampa to Shaylynn and Adaira.
Bill was a proud member of the Toronto Fire Department, retiring in 1997 as a District Chief after 35 years of service.
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MORRIS, Betty (nee BROWN) - Passed away, with family by her side, on November 2, 2021 at the Manitoulin Centennial Manor in Little Current.
Born on October 19, 1935 in Hereford, England, Betty was one of nine siblings. In 1957, Betty bravely travelled alone by ship to Canada paving the way for a new life with Peter (predeceased) who joined her there.
They married on August 26, 1961 and had three children, Valerie (Michael), Julie (Michael) and Sheila (Steve).
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DESCOTEAUX, Roger - 1932 - 2021 The family announces, with sorrow, his expected death in Sturgeon Falls, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the age of 89.
Son of the late Lorenzo and of the late Marguerite (née Carré) Descoteaux.
Beloved husband of Huguette (née Seguin) Descoteaux.
Loving father of Michelle Descoteaux Mullin (Pat) and Luc (Kathleen).
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Sarah, Catherine, Malone, and Connor, and by his great-grandchildren, Logan, Ayla, and Elijah.
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BOYLE, Monica (nee WALL) - Monica Boyle died peacefully in her sleep on November 2, 2021 under the care and supervision of the excellent staff at Carefree Lodge, Toronto.
Thank you Margery, thank you Skylyn, thank you Rose Marie, thank you Maria, thank you Pearl, thank you Norma, thanks for you all, too numerous to name for the quality of your care.
Life began for Monica Mary in Windsor, Ontario on February 8, 1921, first born of James E. Wall and Florence (nee Pageau).
In an orderly fashion brothers and sisters soon followed – Margaret Anne, Leonard J. (Archbishop of Winnipeg), Claire Marie (Howard Greason), and Vincent (Terry Fayette).
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VELLA, Emanuel Lawrence (Larry) - It is with the heaviest of hearts, that we share the passing of Larry Vella, on November 2, 2021, at the age of 76 years old, at the Credit Valley Hospital.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children Beverley and Lynda (Eddie).
He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Cody (Alex), Jamie (Carly), Chase and Skyler. Loving son of the late Mary and Alfred.
He will be missed by his brothers Frank and Lawrence. Predeceased by his sister Mary, and brothers Samuel, Tony, and Paul.
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WOODS, Elizabeth - (1924 - 2021) - Elizabeth Woods passed peacefully on November 1, 2021 in Toronto, ON.
Betty was predeceased by her adored husband, Robert, in 1988.
She will be greatly missed by her three children, Linda Talbot, Bob Woods (Colleen), and Brian Woods (Michael).
Loving grandmother to Shawn, Ausha, Bruce and Colin. Special great grandmother to Isaac, Manny, Blessid, Bodhi, Elisabeth, Tyler, Brooke, Raven and Callum, and great-great grandmother to Haven.
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PANKHURST, Frank Edward - Sadly on November 1st, 2021 at Providence Healthcare, Frank Edward Pankhurst passed away from a long battle of cancer.
He has left behind his beloved Willa McMillan and his two children Phillip & Melissa (Donald). He will be missed by his grandchildren, Joshua, Jayden, Jordan and Isabella.
Survived by his mother Eleanor Pankhurst, brothers Bill (Lori) & Steve, nieces Madelaine, Katrina, Melissa and nephew Jordan. He joins his father Bill and brother Todd.
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SMALL, William 'Bill' Gregory - (1942 - 2021) - We are saddened to announce the passing of Bill on November 1, 2021.
He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 54 years Marg, his children Stephen (Annette) and Karen, along with his grandsons Wyatt and Fraser.
He will be missed by his siblings Rosemary (Francis), Jim (Theresa), Leo (Marie), Marg, his sister-in-law Debbie, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family, friends and neighbours. Bill was predeceased by his brothers Frank and Bernie and his brother-in-law Heinz.
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TERESI, Salvatore 'Sam' - Suddenly and unexpectedly at Michael Garron Hospital on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the age of 69.
Sam, beloved husband of Tina for 35 years. Loving father of Leticia, Antony and his son-in-law William. Nonno will be dearly missed by Leonardo.
Dear brother of Josephine and her husband Ross, Pearl and her husband Tony, Nancy and her late husband Anthony, and the late Tanina and her surviving husband Antonio.
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LESHCH, Mikhail 'Misha' - It is with great sadness that we share that Mikhail “Misha” Leshch passed on December 1st, 2021 at the age of 72, after living with cancer for 15 years, surrounded by the warmth and love that he endlessly deserved.
Misha took each day of his illness in stride, with positivity and optimism, greeting each new day with a good attitude and will to survive.
Loving and supportive husband to Emilia Leshch for 49 years, and greatest of all time father to Michelle and Bradley. An incredible father-in-law to Vadim, and loving grandfather to Rachel & Ali. Favourite memories will always include the laughter, joy and simple moments spent together.
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SMITH, Colin - (1939 - 2021) - Passed away peacefully on Monday November 1, 2021.
Beloved husband of Beryl (deceased), loving father of Frank (Sandi), Scott (Karen) and Darren (Shirley).
Cherished grandfather of Holly, Conner, MacKayla, Joshua, Dolores, Jackie and Amanda. Loving great grandfather of Cheyenne, Michael, John, Julia and Avery.
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GREENE, Jessie Margaret - Peacefully passed away November 1, 2021 at the age of 90.
Predeceased by her husband George and son Gary, her parents Archibald MacLellan and Mary Margaret Gillis, her sisters Mary Ann Gillis and Catherine Isabel.
Beloved mother of Gloria Doucet, Darlene (Peter) DiFonzo, Catherine McKay, Robert (Carmen) Greene and Shelley (Roy) Shah.
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TROJMAN, Georgette – On Monday, November 1, 2021 at Humber River Hospital.
Georgette Trojman, beloved wife of the late Charles Trojman ז״ל.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Patrick Trojman, and Kathi and Stan Benaim. Cherished Mémé of Joshua, Robin, and Nikita. Much loved aunt to many spread across the globe.
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SZABO, Maria Valeria - (1925 - 2021) - It is with true sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Valeria Szabo, peacefully and surrounded by her family, on November 1, 2021 at the age of 95.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Frank.
She will forever be loved and cherished by her daughter Ella (frank). Adored and proud grandma of Bruno (Marsha) and Daniela (Rocco), Loving Naggy (Great Grandmother) of Zoey, Violet and Penelope.
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VULETIN, Lorraine Carol - It is with profound sadness that the Vuletin family announces the passing away of Lorraine Vuletin on November 1, 2021, at Scarborough General Hospital in Toronto, Ontario.
She passed peacefully, her family by her side.
Lorraine was born in Halifax on September 30, 1944 to Leo and Helen Oakley.
She is survived by Branko, her loving husband of fifty-six years, her two daughters, Helen (Clint) and Ann (Mike), and her son, Frank (Andrea).
A doting grandmother to Audrey and Victoria, she is also survived by her brother Leo and sisters Elaine, Linda, Sharon, Kathy, and Susan, along with many nieces and nephews.
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LALONE, Carole Joye - Peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Dearly loved wife of the late Steve Lalone and Doug Duncan.
Dear sister of Shirley Leyton and the late Bill and Thelma.
Loving aunt of Paul (Barbara) Leyton of Toronto, Margaret- Anne (Cameron) Mack of Ottawa, Adam (Vlad) Foulkes of Sault St. Marie and Linda (Brian) Andrews of the UK. Great-aunt to several nieces and nephews.
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MILLING, Marilyn (nee SUTTON) - Passed away peacefully at Georgian Manor on Monday, November 1, 2021 in her 84th year.
Marilyn, beloved wife and best friend of Bill Milling.
Treasured mother of Kelly Hodgins and Kari Cordeau.
Cherished grandmother of Jessica Mills (Luke), Brandon Cordeau (Carling), Sean Hodgins (Jennifer) and Matthew Hodgins. Loving great-grandmother of William and Jack.
She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Georgian Manor, Sumac Unit for their care and compassion.
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CARLO, Luigi Del - Luigi Del Carlo passed away on 1st November, 2021 at the age of 96.
Over many decades, he took pride and pleasure in his work as an electrician, and his hobby as a handyman. He loved studying Spanish, vacations in Cuba, and solving daily newspaper puzzles.
He was husband to Alma (nee Conti) for 65 years, and father to Anna and Elio (deceased).
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GRAY, Keith Robert - 1936 – 2021 In loving memory of Keith Robert Gray, age 85, who peacefully passed away, in his home, on Monday, November 1, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's.
Loving husband of Elva (69 years married).
Dedicated and caring father to Lorraine, Glen (Roseann), Nancy, Dennis (Cindy), Karen (Kirk), Stephen (Lisa), John (Lisa) and Alan (Mandy).
Dear brother to Harold and Gary.
Predeceased by his brothers Donald, Tom, Bill, David, Les, Ken, Glen and his sister Hazel. He will be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends along with his 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who will deeply miss their Papa. Keith's dedication and love for his family and friends will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
Private burial, for immediate family only, has taken place. Celebration of Life will be held at McDougall & Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Rd., on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 p.m. Please contact the funeral home to reserve your time of arrival.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Children's Wish Foundation or Hospital for Sick Children, in Keith's memory.
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KLASSEN, John - John was born on his family's farm in Plum Coulee, Manitoba, on September 18, 1934.
He died at home on November 1, 2021, surrounded by family and the farmland of Prince Edward County.
The ninth of twelve children born to Katharina and David J. Klassen, John enjoyed speaking his mother tongue of Low German.
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MOSELEY, Dorothy Jean - Passed away peacefully at the Mariposa House Hospice on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the age 88.
Beloved wife of Arthur Moseley for 67 years.
Loving sister of Jeannie Harris (Larry - predeceased).
Dorothy was predeceased by her sisters Anne, Shelia and Karen.
She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Cremation has taken place.
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KOTYK, David Walter - February 24, 1954 - November 1, 2021
Dave passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer.
He will be missed by his sister, Linda, brothers Gary (Kate), and Glen, nieces and nephews, Jordin, Shay (Lindsay), Alexandra, Nathan and Dylan, great-nephews and nieces and by his friends and colleagues at Global TV, where he was a news cameraman for many years.
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HELLARD, Fern - Passed away peacefully, at the age of 84, on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.
Beloved life partner of the late Gordon Edwards.
Adored by her step-children, Gordon Jr., Janice and 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
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BOND, Lee Ann - On November 1, 2020, with her family by her side.
Loving mother to Michelle, Ryan, and Amanda (Kevin).
Proud grandmother to Adam, Joshua, Logan, Clark.
Predeceased by her loving husband Lance Underwood, and daughter Melanie.
Daughter of Vivian Bond (Break) and the late Irwin Bond.
Sister of Harvey, and John (Debbie). Lee was happiest at their winter home in Acapulco, or on their boat during the summer months.
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LAHDE, Jeanette - Jeanette passed away, on November 1, 2021.
Predeceased by her loving husband Kai, her son Paul and sister Mary (Pinkerton).
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SOSA, Thomas G., M.Ed., M.A., B.A. (Hons.) - January 1, 1937 - November 1, 2021
\Tom passed away, happily surrounded by loving family at home, after a long bout with Parkinson's.
Tom leaves behind his beloved wife of 58 years Betty, his son Thomas Jr., daughter-in-law Karen and grandchildren Thomas III and Amber.
Tom also leaves his stepdaughter Cynthia and her sons Jordan and Gabriel.
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