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BREEN, Ian David - Suddenly on Friday, May 7, 2021, at the age of 41 years.
Beloved son of Rosalie and the late Guy Breen.
Dear brother of Melissa (Enzo), Paul, John, Guy (Sonia), Brad, Corinne (Mark), and Kim (Randy).
Loving uncle of Dion, Jacob, Rachelle, Levi, Guy Jr., Lindsay, Cassandra, Arren, Natalie, Adam, Dallas, Eddie, Sydney, Harley, Jersey, and Cheyenne.
Ian will be greatly missed by best friends Enzo, Paulo and Ron.
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BURNS, Robert Alfred - Robert Alfred Burns, age 88, passed away peacefully in Etobicoke on May 7, 2021.
Bob was born December 11, 1932 in Pointe St. Charles, Quebec to John and Jane Burns.
Bob married the love of his life, Jane Doreen Hayes May 28, 1965 and moved to Toronto with his wife and children in 1971.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Jane and his children Rob (Stephanie), Trish (George) Steve (Liz) and grandchildren Joe, Bella, Cassie, Liam, Hailey and Jake.
Bob was predeceased by his loving parents John and Jane, his brothers John, Jim, Terry and Tom and his sisters Agnes, Maureen, Kathleen and is survived by his loving sisters Betty (Sister Jane Frances), Sheila and Roseanne and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
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MacKENDRICK, Joan Catherine (nee RUSH) - January 17, 1929 - May 7, 2021
Joan passed away peacefully with family by her side at Markhaven Long Term Care in Markham on May 7, 2021 at age 92.
Born in Toronto January 17, 1929, Joan grew up in the Scarborough community of Birchcliff.
After graduating from Women's College Hospital in 1951, she pursued a career in nursing prior to marrying Gordon MacKendrick in 1952, and on an occasional basis afterward.
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MERRITT, Marlene - February 11, 1938 - May 7, 2021
Marlene Merritt (Archdekin) passed with peace and grace at her home on May 7, 2021 with her family at her side, survived by her husband, Bill, daughters Karen (Roy), and Diane (Steve), and grandchildren Kirk, Lisa, Lindsey, Krista, Connor and Darryl and brother Leo Archdekin and sister Charlene Gallagher.
Born in Mayfield, Ontario, 9th of 10 children, she met and married Bill in 1958 and put her energies into work, homemaking and eventually her two girls.
After a career with Ontario Hydro, she retired at 55 and began their many travels, fellowship with her church, various crafts and many, many family and friends gatherings.
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PHILLIPO, Peter Terrance - It is with great sadness that we the family of Terry Phillipo announce his sudden passing on Friday, May 7, 2021.
Terry was born in Sydney on June 25, 1943, to parents Gertrude (Hines) and Peter Phillipo.
He studied at STFX University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
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ELIA, Samuel - Passed away on May 7, 2021.
Loving husband of Evette.
Adored Daddy of Annabel & Christopher (twins) two years old.
Cherished son of Helen.
Dear brother of Muna, Alex, and Michael.
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TAJMIR, Atta - (September 11th, 1982 - May 6th, 2021) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Atta Tajmir at the Southlake Regional Health Centre.
Atta is the beloved son of Mary Mehraein and Assad Tajmir and the amazing brother of Panny and Babak Tajmir. He is also the beloved uncle of Hanna and Andia.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him because it was impossible for you to have met him and not loved his bubbly and funny personality.
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MERON, John Brian - Passed away on Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at home in Etobicoke at the age of 63.
John will be fondly remembered by his family.
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LESTER, Christine (Fox) - Passed away on Thursday May 6th, 2021 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga at the age of 86.
Christine “Grandma” Lester will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 37 years, Jack “Grandpa” MacDonald.
Loving mom of Dawn Lester & Lisa Spencer.
She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Johnny, Amber-Ray, Fallon, Dustin & her great grandchildren Nathan, Madie, Quin & Kaden-Fox.
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WEST, Mavis Louise 'Mae' (Pennant) - Mavis Louise West (Pennant) known to most as Aunt Mae, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 after a long battle with metastatic Ovarian Cancer, she was 89 years old.
Born in St. Thomas, Jamaica on March 10, 1932 to parents Wilfred and Louise Pennant. She was the last of 4 children, predeceased by her parents and 2 brothers and a sister.
She worked in the hospitality field up until she retired. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy-Malton.
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CLEARY, Donna Marie (nee Digby) - Donna Marie Cleary (nee Digby) was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's and dementia on May 6, 2021 at age 70.
She was born in Belleville, Ontario on December 12, 1950. It was also in Belleville where she met and fell in love with her soulmate, Brian Cleary at 17 years old and last October they celebrated 51 years of marriage.
She is tremendously missed by her husband, daughters Laura (Steven Sims) and Jennifer (James Buczkowski), granddaughters Caitlin and Ava, and dogs Rosie and Odie.
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MALISKI, Freddie - Freddie Maliksi, 72, passed away on May 6, 2021of natural causes due to Parkinson’s disease.
Freddie was born in the Philippines on May 17, 1948 to Arturo and Felisa Maliksi.
Freddie studied to be a Millwright before moving to Canada in January 1975. Shortly after landing in Canada, he kicked off his career as a Pharmaceutical Mechanic.
In 1977, Freddie married his high school sweetheart, Felipa, and went on to have two children: Abigail and Dominic.
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WILSON, Marie - It is with great sadness that the family of Marie Wilson announces her passing.
Marie passed away peacefully with her son Scott and daughter in law Trish by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer on May 6, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 75.
Born in Newcastle, England to parents William Plunkett and Elizabeth Plunkett (nee Tones) Together forever with her late husband Derek Wilson (spouse).
Cherished mother to Derek Scott and mother-in-law to Trish. Beloved and adored grandmother to Cheyenne and Cole. Devoted best friend of Berit and Virginia.
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PEREYRA, Julian - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Julian on Thursday May 6, 2021 at the age of 69 years.
Julian was the beloved son of Merlyn and Kevin and cherished husband of Jennifer.
Julian will forever be the devoted father of Wesley. He was the admired brother and brother-in-law of Luana and her husband Carl.
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MICHIBATA, Shioge - (March 12, 1930 - May 6, 2021) - Shioge Michibata passed away peacefully in his sleep at Baycrest Hospital in Toronto on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the age of 91.
Loved and survived by wife Sueko, sons Thomas and Glenn (Angie) and grandchildren Cori and Matthew, brother Goro and sister Shizuko. Predeceased by brothers Ichiro and Kenzo and sister Yuriko.
Shioge was born in Kelowna, B.C. The family moved to Japan when he was 7. Deciding farm life was not for him, he came to Toronto with little on his back in 1951. His first job in Canada was as a labourer on a mushroom farm in Mississauga. He met Sueko a few years later and the couple married in 1956.
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PINKUS, David - On Thursday, May 6, 2021 at home.
David Pinkus, beloved son of the late Mollie and Isadore Pinkus.
Dear brother of the late Max Pinkus, and Goldie Pinkus.
Loving cousin of Ernie Pinkus.
David will be dearly missed by family, friends, and members of the Kiever Synagogue, of which he was the beloved President for many years.
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CAGGIANO, Rocco - God called Rocco back home on May 6, 2021 at the age of 92.
He is now reunited in Heaven with his wife Graziella.
Cherished by his dear children Antonio (Giovanna), Nicola (Paola) and Silvio (Kathryn).
Proud and adored nonno to Rocco, Grazia Anna, Nicole, Marco and Kara.
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COLE, Joseph - On Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home.
Beloved husband of Lilyan Cole.
Loving father and father-in-law of Kenneth and Sandi Cole, Mark and Sheri Hartman.
Devoted Zaidy of Jordan and Anat, Luke and Lesley, Ethan, Laurel and Jordan, Robert, Kelly, great-zaidy of Nathan, Chase, Billie, Remy, and Rae.
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ELZAS, Vera - On Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Vera Elzas, beloved wife of Nathan for over 50 years.
Daughter of the late Rev. Izak Halpert and Edith Weiss.
Loving mother of Rachelle and Akiva Shawel (Cleveland), and Rami.
Sister of the late Yaacov Halpert, and sister-in-law of the late Betsy and Jack Adler (London), Jettie and the late Rabbi Immanuel Schochet (Toronto), Nechama Devorah and Rabbi Shimon Margolin (Jerusalem), Miriam and Yaacov Kahn (London), and Yehuda and Selma Elzas (Toronto).
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KOFMAN, Joan - 90 years (and 3 days), peacefully at home with family and her loving and devoted friend and caregiver Elsa, on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Jules Kofman.
Cherished mother and mother- in-law of Wendy Kofman, Peter and Lori Kofman, Tom and Karen Kofman, Bobby Kofman and Jane Brettschneider.
Adored grandmother of Robyn (Toben), Rachel, Jordan (Courtney), Mikaela (Zack), Hanna (Jeff), Josh, Elyse, Jeremy and Hallie.
Proud great-grandmother of Lee, Jules, Harper and Brooks.
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SHIMBASHI, William “Bill” - It is with heavy hearts that we announce William passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 at the age of 85.
Bill leaves behind and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 62 years, Micheline, and his children Brad (Nadia) and Danica (Mike).
Lovingly known as Papasan by his grandchildren, Misha, Teilen and Aidan. Brother to May, Kathleen and Patrick.
He was predeceased by his daughter Lisa; his parents Zenkichi and Teru; his brothers Edward, Albert, George, Henry and Yeikichin and his sister Helen.
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MORRISON, Ian Stewart - Peacefully at Markham-Stouffville Hospital on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in his 91st year surrounded by loving family members.
Ian was predeceased by his devoted wife June (nee Lindsay), and by his parents Norman and Helen Morrison of Unionville.
He leaves behind loving children Julia (Leonard), Christopher (Nancy), and David (Colleen), and grandchildren Ali (Aaron), Will (Katrina), Jim (Anna), Mallory (Simon), Leanne (Chandler), Ian (Nikki), Evan, Graeme (Ashlee), Caelin and Meaghan (Matt).
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CALLAGHAN, Stephen - Passed away after a courageous battle with COVID -19 at Health Science North, Sudbury, Ontario on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the age of 46 years.
Beloved son of Marie and the late Stephen Callaghan.
Will be missed by his sisters Renee, Robin and Elizabeth.
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ALMARIA, Soledad Copon - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of our beloved mother, Soledad on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the age of 81.
Predeceased by her dear husband, Armando of 53 years.
“Ma”, as known to many, will be greatly missed by her children, Sherilyn, Sheila (Dave), Armando Jr. (Jessica), Jason (Amanda), Philippe (Melissa) as well as numerous other family members and friends.
She will also be thoughtfully remembered by her six grandchildren, Alyssa, Nick, Crispin, Jeremiah, Charlotte and Kali, by her brothers Ross (Divina), Simon Jr. (Ligaya), Jose, and Salvador.
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BURT, John Francis - July 9, 1953 - May 6, 2021
It's with great sadness, the Burt/Halleran family announce the sudden passing of John Francis Burt with loving family by his side on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at age 67.
John will be remembered by his loving Wife of 43 years Melba Burt and children Laura (Eric), Cheryl (Leo), Crystal (Andrew), Julie (Martin), Johnny (deceased).
John will also be fondly remembered by his seven grandchildren Jacob (Kira), Joshua (Haley), Alexander, Cash, Jackson, Johnnie and Sonny.
Loving Son of John Patrick Burt (deceased) and Florence Theresa and missed by siblings Margaret, Louise (deceased) (Brian), Edmund (Rose), Chris (Nancy).
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de LERY, Charles C. - It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of our loving father, Charles C. de Lery, on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the age of 92.
For over 5 years, Charles fiercely battled like a warrior, the insidious disease of Alzheimer's (The Long Good-bye).
Charles was the beloved husband for 67 years to the late, beautiful Eileen de Lery.
Loving father to the late Pierre de Lery, Gilles (Francine Landry), Charles, Sue Brown (Dave Brown), Monique (Rob Munden), and his many grandchildren, Rob, Elise, Michelle, Genevieve, Gabriel, Ashley, Alyssa, Amanda, and great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Lucas and Cam.
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