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MISSIO, Aurelia - Passed away on April 27, 2021 at the age of 95.
Aurelia is now reunited with her beloved husband Gino.
She will be forever loved and deeply missed by her family, relatives and friends.
The heavens have gained a beautiful angel.
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CORNELIUS, Norma Eileen - Peacefully at home in Utica, on April 27, 2021 in her 97th year.
Beloved wife of the late Don Cornelius.
Cherished mother of Judy (Doug Taylor).
Grandmother of Andrew, Lisa, and Robin.
Great-grandma of Taylor and Morgan Brown.
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BARBER, Sheila (McIntosh) - It is with a very heavy heart but in celebration of a life well lived, that we say goodbye to Sheila, who passed away, at the age of 92 on April 27, 2021.
Sheila loved life, having the most positive, happy, loving and energetic personality.
She grew up on a dairy farm in Scotland as the third youngest of 14 children. At the age of 23, Sheila arrived in London, Ontario, not knowing a soul in Canada.
After working for several years as a nanny, she moved to Toronto and worked as a TTC guide providing directions and selling tickets to the passengers.
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CARD, Nina Conger - Peacefully at Riverglen Haven Nursing Home, Sutton on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the age of 85 years.
Beloved mother of Gary Card (Mary) of Edmonton, Alberta, Karen (Tim Dart) of Keswick, Billy Card (Lisa) of Kirkfield and Kimberly (Steve Russell) of Keswick.
Cherished grandmother of Michael, Karry (Matt), Michaelle (Dave), Jackson, Shawn (Natalie), Jason (Katie), Necole (Nate), Taylor (Patrick), Carly, Eric, Kaylynn, Shannon, Danielle, Emma, Tory and a great-grandmother to many.
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COHEN, Evelyn - On Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
Evelyn Cohen, beloved wife of the late Percy Cohen.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Cheryl and Allan Puterman, and David Cohen.
Dear sister of Ida Salem and the late Bella Sloan, and Peter Tarnow.
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TRAFFORD, Carole Ann (Stewart) Trafford - Affectionately known as “Mrs. C.A.T.,” went home to her Saviour on April 27, 2021 at the age of 85.
Carole may have lived her entire life in Toronto, but she was a true citizen of the world, travelling by land, air and sea every chance she got. She also spent many years commuting to Markdale, Ontario, where she helped her husband Alfred (Al) run the family business.
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RAVENSCROFT, Dr. Alan Keith - 86, of Richmond Hill, Ontario passed away on April 27, 2021.
Alan was born in Runcorn, England on September 4, 1934. He was a dedicated family physician for over 50 years.
In retirement, he focused on his other interests of caring for animals and tending his garden.
He is survived by his children, Susan Ravenscroft Terrell (Ray) of Big Valley, Alberta, Mike Ravenscroft (Lisa) of Burlington, Ontario and James Ravenscroft (Glen) of Richmond Hill, Ontario.
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HAMBLY, Ying Shang - With her loving family at her side, Ying passed away on April, 27, 2021 at the age of 44 at the Sunnybrook Palliative Care Unit after a short illness.
Ying was a loving wife, daughter, niece, cousin and friend to many.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas, her mother Lie Qiu, her father Li Cheng, Aunt Donna, Uncle Li Min, cousin Josh, Douglas’s parents Peter and Alice Hambly, Douglas’s sister Jennifer and husband Mike Brooks, her many cousins and relatives including her beloved westie Abby.
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ROSE, Arthur - Passed away at Seniors' Health Centre on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at the age of 87.
Beloved Husband of Elvin (nee Anderson) and much loved Dad of Sam, Errol (Cherie), Karen, Mike (Tyshima) and Colin Rose.
Grandpa will be remembered by Kaylyn, Shilon, Corday, Jordan, Marcus, Morgan, Alyssa, Kayshaune, Khaleed and Nazyr and by his great grandchildren Xavier, Na'sir and Leyla.
Survived by his many siblings and extended family.
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BRASIER, Frederick Charles - Age 89, passed away on April 27, 2021 at home surrounded by family after a short and courageous battle with Cancer.
Soulmate for 70 years and loving husband of Eileen Brasier lovingly known as Lynn for 67 years.
Loving Father of Gloria (Gus), Keith (Louise) and Ken (Hung).
Loving Grandfather of Samantha, Julie (Mark), Kevin, Jonathan (Leslie), Kirk and Valerie.
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MCKENZIE, Margaret - Passed away on April 27, 2021, at Sunnyside Home at the age of 81.
Beloved wife of the late Ronald McKenzie.
Dearly loved by her children: Karen (Dan) Lagassie and Lesley McKenzie.
Cherished by her grandchildren: Grant, Lincoln and Jaxon.
Margaret trained as a Midwife and Registered Nurse in Scotland.
With a spirit of adventure, she immigrated alone to Canada in 1964 and met her future husband, Ron.
She held a long career in nursing, moving through different specialties but finding her focus in geriatrics for the majority of her career.
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LARCHE, Jean Michel 'Mike' - Peacefully at home in Caledon, with his family by his side, on April 27, 2021 at the age of 45.
Loving father of Erica (15), Alana (12) and Marcus (11).
Sadly missed by his spouse Cheryl Neely.
Beloved son of Deborah Hudson (Blackfolds, Alberta) and Gilles Larche (Ottawa).
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CARDY, Alice 'Bay' E. - August 8, 1925 – April 27, 2021 -
Our wonderful, warm, wise and witty Mum died peacefully at home on April 27, 2021 surrounded by family and Sparky, her ever present Jack Russell.
Born in Toronto, Bay was the loving wife to the late Gordon Cardy and mother to Barbara and her husband Peter, Roland and his late wife Sandy, Gordon Jr. and his partner Astrid, and predeceased by her youngest daughter Rosemary (1985).
Grandmother to ten and with six great-grandkids.
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HARLEY, G. Peter - Son of the late Vera and George Harley died April 27, 2021 at his home in Newcastle in the arms of his wife, Ann-marie.
He is survived by his wife, his daughter, Anne Dorothy Harley of Claremont, California, his son, John Harley, (Lisa) and grandsons, Spencer and Alexander of Toronto.
His sister, Dorothy Harley Eber C.M., his cousins, Frances and Anne, their spouses and children as well as his many nieces and nephews and their extended families will all miss him.
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CAVANAGH, Catherine Gail - Gail passed away suddenly, on April 27, 2021.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Bruce Donald Cavanagh and her very good friends Peggy and Gary.
Gail will be fondly remembered by her friends from the Balmy Beach Club, her friends, colleagues and clients from Sunnybrook Hospital, and the many friends she made along the way.
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GALILEE, Warren - Passed away on April 27, 2021, at Grand River Hospital, at the age of 49, after suffering a stroke.
Devastated by the loss are Elizabeth Heald, his wife of 23 years, and his beautiful daughter, Madison Galilee.
He is reunited in heaven with his late son Dylan Galilee who passed away in 2008, at the age of 6, due to complications from undiagnosed Kawasaki disease.
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GARNER, Thomas Anthony - Passed away after a brief illness at the Mill Creek Care Centre in Barrie, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in his 90th year.
Tom was born in Boston, Lincolnshire, England on March 14, 1932. He immigrated to Canada in the early 1950's and began working on farms across Canada until he settled in Toronto.
He was a Civilian with the Toronto Police Services for almost 30 years.
Beloved husband of the late Catherine.
He will be missed by his cherished daughter Jill (Durante) and grandsons Ryan and Adam.
Brother of the late Hugh Garner and Geoffrey Garner.
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HAYES, Robert "Bob" Hayes - of Aurora, passed away at Southlake Hospital.
Born in Glasgow, January 15, 1932.
Married for 63 years to Margaret Hayes (Nee Mackay).
He leaves behind his son Iain Hayes, sister-in-law Helen Ross (Victor) and many nieces and nephews back in Scotland.
Bob worked at De Havilland Aircraft for 33 years and was a proud member of York Masonic Lodge.
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HOWSAM, Brenda - March 15, 1955 - April 27, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Brenda Howsam (nee Cogan) passed away on Tuesday, April 27th, peacefully in her sleep.
Brenda was born in Ottawa, Canada.
She graduated from the Radio and Television Arts program at Ryerson University, and then worked on television programs such as Global News as a young professional.
While at Ryerson, she met her husband, Gary Howsam.
They were married for 41 beautiful years and had three children together: Meryl, Josh, and Jess.
When Jess married Jeff, and Josh married Cydney, Brenda welcomed her children-in-law as her own.
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JONES, Wilfred Allan, P.ENG, - We are saddened to say that Captain Wilf sailed into port on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at age 92.
A loving husband to Joyce for 65 happy years.
He will be missed and always remembered by children Steve (Jillian), Tim (Teresa), Susan and Jennifer (deceased), grandchildren Caroline, Nico, Sarah, Christine (Graeme), Jennifer, Erin (Daniel), Lindsay as well as great-grandchild Hayden.
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MARCHILDON, Madeline Ida - Our beloved mother, Madeline, passed away peacefully, on April 27, 2021, one month prior to her 95th birthday.
She is now reunited in heaven with her sons, Greg and Bernard.
Cherished mother to Eric (Anne), Eileen (Glenn), Cheryl (Steve), Ross (Joe) and Marie (Randy).
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MOUSMANIS, Donna A. - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after living life with cancer to its fullest for over 6 years.
She will be fondly missed by her mother, Evangeline, her sister Patricia (John Tsotsos), her niece Lia (George Belegrinis), nephew Konstantine (Brooke Wenig) and great-niece Joanna, as well as all of her extended family, friends and colleagues.
Donna will be most remembered for the joy and sunshine she brought to all who knew her and hoped that her optimism and positivity would inspire others even after she was gone.
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STANFORD, Jennie (nee POLISCHUK) - Passed away peacefully at home with her daughters at her side.
Jennie was predeceased by her beloved husband of over 63 years, Edward (Ted).
Cherished older sister to Olga.
Best mother ever to Connie (Ron), Christine and Tina (Johnny).
Doting grandmother to Jennifer, Joshua, Becca, Jesse, Matthew and Leah.
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DANSON, Andrew - On Tuesday April 27, 2021 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Andrew Danson peacefully passed away with his loving and devoted partner Johanna and much adored son Akira by his side.
He leaves behind his long time loving partner Johanna Padelt.
Loving father and father-in-law of Akira and Stephanie Danson, along with his two very young & much loved Grandsons, Nathaniel & Elliot of Toronto.
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ZAMPINO, Joanne Lena - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the loss of our queen, Joanne Zampino. She passed away too soon on April 27, 2021 at the age of 77.
She has been reunited with her late husband Frank, who she adored dearly.
She leaves an unimaginable void in the hearts of her twin daughters Lisa (Paul) and Lana (Brian).
A proud and cherished Nonna to J.J. (Shannon), Natalie (Mauricio), Michael and Mark.
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BENCSICS, Mary (nee CERVEN) - May 1, 1938 – April 27, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Bencsics.
In October 1938, an infant Mary arrived to the great country of Canada, from Poland, alongside her eldest brother John, and loving parents Mary and John Czerwien-Hubiak (later Cerven).
Mary was raised in Port Arthur (Thunder Bay), Ontario, on Hilldale Road, to a farming family. Mary attended Hillcrest high school where she specialized in secretarial and office skills.
These took her to Toronto where she met her beloved spouse George Bencsics and where she spent the rest of her life. Mary's passion took her in many different directions; such as, working as an assistant to the elderly, working at St. Michael's Hospital, and volunteering in the community.
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