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BROOKS, William (Bill) - Passed away peacefully in his 92nd year at Mackenzie Health Long Term Care on June 25, 2021.
Husband of the late Betty Brooks (nee Knisely) for 63 years.
Devoted father to Larry (Dawn).
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WRIGHT, Shirley Anne Wright (née Bedard) - Passed away peacefully, at the Palliative Care Unit within Baycrest Hospital, on June 25, 2021.
Beloved partner to the love of her life, Bob Pezzack.
Devoted mother to Kathryn (Paul), Richelle (Ermanno), and Christopher (Darcy).
Adored grandmother to Emilio (Francis), Oriana (Christopher), Marion, Emma, Jesse, and Solange.
Cherished "GiGi" to her great-grandchildren Luciano and Romeo.
Loved dearly by Shirley's family in and around Goderich, Ontario, the Pezzack family, and Shirley's many friends.
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SIKORA, Brian Joseph - We regretfully announce the passing of Brian Joseph Sikora, 62, of Innisfil, Ontario, on June 24th, 2021.
Brian had a difficult battle with heart and renal disease and is finally at rest. He will be forever loved and forever remembered.
Brian was predeceased by his parents Martin and Joan, and his older brother Christopher.
He is survived by his wife Pamela, her children Amanda (David) and Adam (Sarah), his brother Scott and his wife Karyn and their son Kasey, along with his granddaughter Ashelyn.
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JOHNSTON, Charles 'Charlie' - Born August 18, 1935. Passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 surrounded by his family at Scarborough General Hospital at the age of 85.
Beloved husband of Catherine Ann, loving father to Cheryl (Luigi) & Christine (John).
Proud Papa to his grandchildren Domenic (Monique), Alyssa (Miles), Kyle (Tatiana), Laura (Ryan).
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GARCIA, Candinho da Silva - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Candinho da Silva Garcia on June 24, 2021 in Etobicoke, Ontario, at the age of 94.
Candinho was born on May 9, 1927 in Candelaria, Pico, Azores.
Beloved husband of 68 years to Maria Augusta. Loving father to Maria (Eric), Regina, Albina, Alberto, Elizabeth and Freddy (Jane).
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DELMAR, Lynn Sharon (nee Boidman) - Lynn Sharon Delmar (nee Boidman) passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at the age of 74 years old.
As was the case throughout her entire life, in her final days she was surrounded from both near and far with immeasurable love from her family.
Lynn was the beloved daughter of George and Rose Boidman (Z”L), cherished sister and sister-in-law of Nat and Dale Boidman, and the most devoted mother to all of her children, Dina and Ilan Acoca, Haim and Liron Delmar, Mordechai and Rochel Delmar, and Elise and Scott Goldberg.
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PILEGGI, Francesca - Francesca Pileggi was born on December 14, 1931 at San Nicola da Crissa, Catanzaro, Italy and passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 at Toronto, Ontario.
Beloved wife of the late Vincenzo. Loving mother of Caterina, Virginia ( Tony) and Giovanni. Cherished and loved Nonna to Angelica and Chanel.
Dear sister of Giuseppe Marchese, Rosa Boracina and the late Antonio Marchese. Lovingly remembered by her nieces in Italy and France, and her cousins in Italy and Canada.
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MELCHIONNA, Kathy Jean - It is with immense sadness and grief that we announce the passing of Kathy Melchionna, age 64, on June 24, 2021.
Born to the most adoring of parents, Ronald and Pansy Bell of Cambridge Ont. She was a twin to her big sister Karen (Errol) and a big sister to her ever-special baby brother Ron Bell (Kim).
Her early years were marked with the greatest memories that anyone could wish for, a home that was filled with love, encouragement and support.
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GRAZETTE, Henderson George - Henderson George Grazette passed away on June 24, 2021 at Markham-Stouffvile Hospital at the age of 65.
Loving spouse of Idalia Batson-Grazette (Markham). The loving father of Ryan Harewood (Barbados), Francina Grazette (Toronto) and Katrina Grazette (Toronto). Special Papa of Tiana Leader.
Beloved son of Marjorie Hunte and the late George Herbert "Whitfield" Hunte (St. Philip, Barbados). Siblings: Gwendolyn Bancroft (England), Bonita Brathwaite (Mississauga), Patrick Hunte (Oakville) and Anthony Hunte (Barbados).
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BURNELL, Gary Gordon - Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the age of 69 years.
Loving father of Sara, Jessie and Kali.
Cherished Papa of Alexis and Rowan.
Dear brother of Terry (Joan), Wayne, and Donna (Ron).
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UPSHAW, Mary Evelyn - Passed peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in her 86th year.
Predeceased by her loving husband Randy by just a short 5 ½ months.
She will be greatly missed by her girls, Cathy (Alan), Holly (late Phil), and Debbie, as well as her grandchildren Jacqueline (Casey), Byron (Tory), Blake (Amie), Amy (Darren), Melanie (Donovan), Brett (Cheryl), Peter (Candice), James (Jessica) and her great grandchildren Leah, Lucy, Dane, Cole, Henry, Noah, Ava, Haiden, Caiden, and Charlie.
Mary is survived by her sisters Marjorie, Lee and Gloria and many nieces, nephews and their families.
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TORTORICI, Giovanni - With sadness, we announce the passing of Giovanni on June 24, 2021 at home at the age of 85.
Loving husband of Loreta.
Cherished father of Cesare (Flutilde Danos), Francesca (Alfonso D’Angelo), Rosanna, and Pasquale (Annamaria).
Proud nonno of Sofia, Benjamin, Dario, Amanda, Gabriel, Matteo, Isabella, Marco, Nicholas and Giovanni.
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COVER, Eileen Victoria (Vickie) - Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1929.
Peacefully at Wellington Terrace, Fergus, on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the age of 92.
Dear mother of Kevin Cover (Sylvie), Colleen Hammill (Chuck), Kathy Evans (Dave), Keith Cover (Vannessa), Caroline Erickson (Dave) and the late Kerry Cover.
Cherished grandmother of Kathryn, Kaleigh and Maxine; Matt and Adam; Erica, Jacqui and Kimber; Kaede; Michael, Kristina, Sarah and Eric.
Blessed by great-grandchildren Beatrix; Cameron, Connor, Austin, Jordyn Victoria, Griffin and Bennett; Lukas and Jackson.
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ROCCASALVA, Gaetano - Returned to his heavenly home on Thursday June 24, 2021 after a valiant battle in hospital.
Geatano passed peacefully at the age of 95 into the presence of God at 1:15pm at Michael Garron Hospital surrounded by loved ones.
His devotion to his family, his love and compassion and his strength supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace during his final hours.
Gaetano was born on February 2, 1926 in Ispica, Sicily, Italy and is survived by his beloved daughters Rose (Mario) and Gina (Brian) and his loving grandchildren Lorenzo (Alyssa), Giancarlo (Leandra), Marissa and Nathan.
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TRIMARCHI, Maria (nee PIZZURRO) - Peacefully, on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket, surrounded by her family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Salvatore.
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LANGEN, Jack Jacobus Johannes - Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Brampton Civic Hospital on Thursday June 24, 202.
Jack Langen, at the age of 77, beloved husband of Helen.
Loving father of Joe (Cathy), Nancy (Guy), Mike (Mathilda), Craig (Jeannine). Predeceased by son Ron.
Cherished Papa of Gregory (Kelsey), Nicholas, Emily, Kurtis, Bernadette, Richard, Jeremy, Vanessa, Matthew, Jakob, Ayla, Sherri, Rebecca, Jeremy.
Great-Grand Papa of Elliott and Isla. Dear brother of Bill (Judy), Johanna (Jack), Gary, John.
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NIESNER, Maria Katrina - Peacefully passed away in the early morning of June 24, 2021 at 12:17a.m. in the presence of her loving husband of 33 years; Amedeo Babbo, her devoted son and daughter-in-law Mark and Jenn Niesner and good friend and care giver Angela Boyd PSW.
She is survived by her only remaining sibling Katryn Berger who resides in Germany.
Cherished mother to Ruth Engel (deceased) and son-in-law Bill Engel and grandmother to Katrina, Michael and Stephanie.
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JACOBSEN, Hal - On Thursday, June 24, 2021, Hal Jacobsen passed away peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg, Ontario.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 67 years Thelma (nee Walls), daughter Lynn, son Ron (Sheila), grandchildren David, Amy (Justin), Kirsten (Scott), Eric, Michelle and 5 great-grandchildren and survived by his sister Linda (Tom).
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ILUYOMADE, Kola - With sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Kola (fondly called Dotun by family members) on June 24, 2021, just 13 days after his 56th birthday.
Kola was so full of life and brought joy with his jokes and booming infectious laughter.
He gave selflessly of his time and was always ready to help family, friends, or a stranger. Kola was always known to fight and advocate for the ‘underdog’ from a young age, and it was no surprise that in his later years, he became the leader, advocate, and activist he is known for today.
Kola leaves behind and will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife (Funke), two sons (Ore and Ife) whom he was immensely proud of brother (Joseph) and father (Kola Snr).
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BUTKO, Diane Marion - February 10, 1939 - June 24, 2021
On June 24, 2021, in her 83rd year, Diane Butko (nee McCullough) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.
Predeceased by her loving husband Al, brothers Hugh (Mary) and Jack, and sisters, Peggy (Hank) and Ann. Beloved sister of Carol (John), mother of Dan (Sheila), Matthew (Mary), David (Amali) and grandmother to Robert (Katie), Christopher, Madelin, Cameron, Michael and Logan.
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McALEER, Lorraine Margaret Ann - It is with heartfelt sadness that our family announces the passing on June 24, 2021, of Lorraine Margaret Ann McAleer, cherished wife of the late Michael Bernard McAleer.
Lorraine passed peacefully in her 93rd year, on her 71st wedding anniversary.
Lorraine was a proud and loving mother to Kathleen McAleer, Susan Wood (Bob), and Martha McBurnie (Jack).
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FRECKELTON, Joyce Lorraine (nee SEAGROVE) - October 22, 1944 – June 24, 2021
On June 24, 2021, the world lost Joyce Freckelton (age 76).
She was a beloved mother, wife, sister, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.
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NEWMAN, Hugh Osborne - 1924 - 2021 With peace in our hearts, we share the news of the passing of Hugh Osborne Newman on June 24, 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario.
We, his family and friends, are the custodians of many wonderful memories and much wisdom that he shared generously with us during his life.
He was predeceased in 2011 by his loving and adventurous wife, Ruth, who was his best friend and constant companion for 61 years. His children, who will continue to cherish his memory, are Patricia (Tony Gillies) of Thunder Bay, ON; Joyce (John Tickner) of Fredericton, NB; Laura of Sarnia, ON; and Melinda (Steve Sawyer) of Ottawa, ON.
He will be lovingly remembered by his 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandsons.
He leaves to mourn, one sister, Cecile Turnbull of Alberta, and one sister-in-law, Dorothy, of Houston, TX.
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TAYLOR, Herbert Arthur - January 3, 1925 - June 24, 2021
Passed away peacefully, on June 24, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Mary, his children David (Paula) and Buffy (Chris), his grandchildren Matthew (Katie), Jennifer (Shane), Robin (Dave), and Andrew (Brooke) and great-grandchildren Emily, Hayden, Lauren, Nathan, Sophie, Douglas, and Juniper.
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WAPSHOTT, John Arthur - John Arthur Wapshott passed away June 24, 2021 to be with his deceased father and best friend, John Alfred Wapshott, and his deceased loving mother Florence Eileen Wapshott (Laccohee).
John is survived by his sister, Carol Florence White (Robert) and his niece Tiffany Adele Happy and his nephew Bradley James White (Sarah).
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LEE, Ling Nan - Our mom passed away peacefully in Toronto on June 24, 2021 at the age of 80.
She is loved dearly by her 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
We fondly remember our mom by her strength and mental toughness which was built up from childhood and continued to her very last day.
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