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NOVOKMET, Kate "Kay" (nee RUKAVINA) - It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Kay (Kate) Novokmet, on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Kay was known for her infectious smile, love of life and her positive disposition.
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SMITH, Jean Muriel (nee PRESCOD) - Jean Muriel Smith peacefully transitioned into the arms of her ancestors on May 19, 2023, at the age of 108.
Beloved wife of Captain Percy Smith (predeceased 2014).
Until the end, she was able to identify loved ones.
Her presence, love and kindness will be missed by her children, Wayne, Brenda (Richard), Claire, Rawle (Pat) and Joy (Anthony); and by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild.
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KIRKPATRICK, Edward Mason -
May 26, 1922 - May 19, 2023
Peacefully, one week before his 101st birthday. Mason, known as Kirk to his friends, was born in Toronto to William and Albertina (Mason) Kirkpatrick.
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MCLAREN, Mary A. McLaren - Born December 6, 1924 died peacefully on May 18, 2023 in Toronto.
Daughter of the late Sebastiano Ruscica and Alice Marino, wife of the late Donald Gordon McLaren (January 29, 1986).
She is survived by her son James and daughter Theodora. Sister of the late Anna, Nancy, Alice, Tom and Frank and survived by her sister Emanuel (Nell) Lo Presti and brother Salvi Ruscica.
Greatly loved by her 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends.
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HEMREND, Maxine Frances (nee GOODMAN) - Peacefully, from Alzheimer's on May 18, 2023, at Sunnybrook Palliative Care, at age 84.
She is survived by her son, Paul Hemrend; and niece, Julie Lofthouse (née Goodman).
Predeceased by her parents, William and Kathleen Goodman (née Butler); her brother, Mark Goodman; and ex-husband, Dr. Bernard Hemrend.
She was a documentary filmmaker at University of Toronto's Media Centre, a wholesaler for Gordon Fraser Giftware, and a professional organizer.
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MAGEE, Ronald "Ron" Bryan - It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ron Magee on May 18, 2023.
He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Cheryl; siblings, Carol (Paul), Barbara (Gord) and Janice; nephews, Joshua and Joel; and brother-in-law, Brian.
He was a man of faith and integrity, was very kind and considerate, and was loved by all.
He will be fondly remembered for his friendship, loyalty, quick wit and business sense.
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MARTIN, Robert Angus -
October 29, 1938 - May 18, 2023
Robert (Bob) died suddenly, on May 18, 2023, at St. Michael's Hospital due to complications from Parkinsons disease.
He is survived by his wife, Laura; son, David; brother, John; predeceased by his sister, Mary Martin Juvet.
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MADDEN, Terrance "Terry" Douglas -
March 21, 1947 - May 17, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving and proud father, Pop, husband, brother and son, Terrance "Terry" Madden, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
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BRATHWAITE, Edward Oscar -
1940 - 2023
Edward Oscar Brathwaite, father, educator, world-traveller, was born in 1940 in Penny Hole (now called Gemswick), in St. Philip, Barbados.
A proud student of St. Martin's Boys School, he went on to apprentice in the carpentry trade as a youth, before immigrating to England.
In the mid-60s he arrived in Toronto, Canada, where he studied architectural technology at Ryerson Polytechnic.
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ANSELL, Jessie Iley (nee MILLS) - At the age of 90, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Jessie passed away peacefully in her sleep, following a valiant struggle at Kipling Acres Long Term Care.
Beloved wife and best friend for 58 years of the late George Ansell.
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LOCKWOOD, Jean - Peacefully at the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
Jean, dearly beloved wife of the late John Lockwood.
Beloved mother of Raymond and Debbie Lockwood, Bob and Donna Lockwood and the late Carol Nykilchuk and her husband Tim Nykilchuk.
Loving baba of Erica (Travis) McKeag, Allison (Shane) Baumhour, Alyssa (Fallon) Merkowski, Kelly Nykilchuk, Kristy Nykilchuk and the late Matthew Lockwood.
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MANCUSO, Evelyn Viola (nee NELSON) - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Evelyn Viola Mancuso (née Nelson), in her 98th year.
Wife of the late Albert Mancuso.
Mother of Valentino (Mary), Samuel (Virginia), Karen (Rod), Leo and Rosanna (Mark); grandmother to Christopher, Emily, Matthew, Kristy, Aaron, Paul, Julie, Joseph, Michael, Lianna and Amanda; and great-grandmother to Teresa Rose, Liam and Marley. Evelyn was born in Bergland, Ontario.
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RAMSAY, Harold "Harry" N. -
May 17, 1926 - May 16, 2023
Harry Ramsay passed away peacefully, the day before his 97th birthday in Toronto.
He was a loving husband to the late Patricia "Pat" Ramsay for 65 years. Dear father to Joan (Chris), Louise (Dave), Grant (Tim) and Christine (Scott); proud grandfather to Andrew and James; and uncle to Anne, Sharon, Anne, Joy, Janet and Paul. He is sadly missed by extended family members in Canada and UK.
He was born in Grand Forks, BC, and raised in Vancouver.
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BOTNICK, Suse - On Monday, May 15, 2023 at home.
Suse Botnick, beloved wife of Harold; dear sister of Ruth Witzemann and Ushi Schmidt; and sister-in-law of Arliene Botnick and Margaret Botnick.
Suse will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
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EINSTEIN, Samantha - Award-winning, Toronto actor and musician, Samantha Gail Weinstein, 28, died peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on May 14, 2023, at 11:25 a.m. in the Princess Margaret Hospital.
She will be missed the most by her sister, Sabrina Weinstein; her husband, Michael Knutson; best friend, Steph Lamers; aunt, Bev Tindall; her parents, David and Jojo Weinstein; and last but not least, the family's Russian Blue, Ziggy.
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BANERD , Adair John Banerd - John Banerd passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023, in Kelowna, BC.
He was born in Kipling, Saskatchewan, on May 3, 1934.
Adair is survived by wife, Anne-Marie De Vos; and their son, Nicholas; sisters, Blanche and Dolores; children, Bradley (June), Karin (Joseph), Laurent (Wendy), Tianne (Robert); and their mother, Kay Marshall; grandchildren, Claire, Shawn, Craig, Ryan, Mae, Mika, Walker, Heather, Elizabeth, and Katherine; and great-grandchildren, Georgia, Calvin, and Francesca.
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DART, Geraldine "Geri" Hilda (nee CARDIFF) - Peacefully, on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with dementia.
She was predeceased by her cherished husband, Larry, whom she was married to for 41 years.
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CHIRINIAN, Vergine - Vergine Chirinian passed away on May 11, 2023, in Toronto, just shy of her 104th birthday, surrounded by her immediate family.
Vergine was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey.
She was one of a handful of females to become a physician in Turkey.
After her marriage to Hagop Shirinian, she went on to live, practice medicine and raise a family in Beirut, Lebanon.
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HEWSTON, Linda Mae (nee McGLONE) -
August 31, 1942 - May 11, 2023
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Linda Mae Hewston (McGlone) on May 11, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, in her 81st year.
Loving, beloved wife of Kirk for 61 years; and loving mother to David (Barbara), Michael (Louise), and Karen.
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STADNIK, Ruth Lina Magdalina (nee GESSNER) - Ruth passed peacefully and joyfully, on May 11, 2023, with family by her side.
She was born in Werdau, Germany, on October 7, 1921, and came to Canada on March 13, 1949.
She travelled the world, gave of herself and attributes her long life to the ability to forgive others.
Ruth outlived all of her siblings, her husband and daughter-in-law.
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VASILEFF, Sophie -
October 10, 1924 – May 10, 2023
It is with the greatest of sadness that the family of Sophie Vasileff announces her passing, in her 99th year.
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NISHIMURA, Raymond Dan -
August 17, 1962 – May 10, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Raymond.
After a brief illness, Raymond passed away peacefully, at Hospice Vaughan.
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SHANLY, Margaret Anne (nee HALLORAN) - Margaret Anne Shanly passed away gently, on May 10, 2023, at the age of 72, surrounded by her family, after a very brief but determined battle with cancer.
Marg to her many friends, and Margie to her family, she was born in Hamilton, but spent most of her life in Toronto.
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ABBOTT, Wilfrid Ross - Ross Abbott is dead (that is what our Ange wanted us to say).
He died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Lindsay, at the age of 89, three months shy of his 90th birthday.
Ross was the beloved husband of Karen Abbott (née Tuckey). He was the much-loved father of Kirsten Abbott-West (Mike), Ken Abbott (Dawn Scott) and Keely Abbott (Neil MacKinnon). He was born in Toronto to parents, Wilf Abbott and Olive Legrow.
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CRONE, Harvey - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Harvey Crone, in his 95th year.
He is mourned by his wife, Doreen; daughter, Jan; son, Paul (Elaine Walker); grandchildren, Katherine, Brenna, Jack and Nicole.
Harvey was an intelligent, determined and creative man with a great sense of humour who lived an independent and fulfilling life.
His passions included fishing and woodworking.
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FOX, Wynne - It is with great sadness but grateful hearts for a wonderful life that we share the passing of our mom, Wynne (Winnifred) Fox, on May 9, 2023, in her 98th year.
Wynne was a strong, amazing woman. A wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, she leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that touched so many lives.
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