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HRYCYSHYN, Mychailo - Passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
He was born on September 18, 1923 in the village of Verbylivtsy, Rohatyn district, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
His parents, Theodore and Kateryna, née Zinchuk, had six children: Anna, Evdokhiya, Stefan, Ivan, Mychailo and Kateryna.
They were a family of farmers who worked hard living in an occupied land.
Mychailo’s mother Kateryna was deeply religious and raised her children in the same way whereby church was the centre of family life.
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KANAGARATNAM, Saraswathy - Retired Teacher of Jaffna College, Vaddukoddai, born in Pandatharippu, Jaffna and lived in Toronto and Vancouver Canada and passed away peacefully in Markham, ON, Canada on March 25, 2021.
Beloved Daughter of late Ambalavanar and late Parvatham And Daughter in Law of late Nagalingam and late Packiyam.
Beloved Wife of late Nagalingam Kanagaratnam.
Loving Mother of Simharajvarma, Veemharaj Aswaththaman and Yarlni (Nantha).
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FOTOPOULOS, Denise - October 31, 1965 – March 25, 2021 - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Denise Fotopoulos, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, on March 25, 2021 at the age of 55.
A loving wife of 27 years to Frank and a forever loving mother to her son Frankie.
Predeceased by her father Demetre (Jim) and survived by her beloved mother Theodora (Diane).
Cherished sister to Kathy (Paul) and John (Mary).
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MONTMARQUETTE, Alexandra (Hainon) - (Longtime Member of the Eastern Star)
Passed peacefully, at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, with her family by her side, on Thursday, March 25, 2021, in her 70th year.
Alexandra, beloved wife of the late Aubrey Montmarquette.
Loving and devoted mother of Richard and his wife Nicole, and second mom of Wayne Falla.
Cherished grandmother of Jonah and Micah. Dear sister of Shirley Klyne (Frank Rhodes), Susan Falla, and Tom Eason.
Daughter of the late William Hainon and Elizabeth Baxter Hainon.
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McQUADE, David - June 5, 1940 – March 25, 2021
Passed away at the Hamilton General Hospital after a brief illness, in his 81st year.
Beloved husband and best friend of Mary-Anna (nee Tsopelas).
He will be greatly missed by his children: Andrew, Robert, Diane, David Jr., Brendan and Allison; and grandchildren: Ryan, Collin and Hannah.
Lovingly remembered by his brothers Dan (Elizabeth, predeceased) and Mark, and his sisters Janice, Colleen (Bob, predeceased), Heather and Susan (Mike).
Predeceased by his brother Matthew (Debbie, predeceased).
Dave will also be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Sophia, brothers-in-law Ed and Peter (Kelly), and his many nieces and nephews.
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THIBODEAU, Carmel Marie (Hachey) - (April 10th 1939 – March 25th 2021) - Carmel Thibodeau (Hachey) passed away at Humber River Hospital at the age of 81 on March 25th, 2021 after a brief illness.
She was the daughter of the late Isidore Hachey and the late Brigitte (Albert) (Hachey) Boudreau.
She is survived by her children, Robert and Deborah, her son-in-law Andrew and her granddaughter Mackenzie.
She was predeceased by her late husband Donald Thibodeau of 52 years who passed August 5th 2017.
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MOORE, Anne - Mom died peacefully March 25, 2021 in Providence Health Palliative Care, Toronto from complications related to advanced Parkinson’s disease.
She is survived by her loving son Paul James Moore, daughter Laura Moore-Dempsey, grandchildren Erin Moore-Dempsey (Grant Streeter), Kiley Moore-Dempsey (Paul Coyle) and great-grandchildren Emily and Ryan Streeter, as well as her brother Dan O`Shea and cousin Maureen Blaney.
She was predeceased by daughter Mary Moore, sister Thelma Cummings, son-in-law Gerry Dempsey and former husband Paul Joseph Moore.
Born in North Bay as Mary Theresa Ann O’Shea, Mom was known as Ann since birth.
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WRIGHT, Wayne - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Wayne Wright, after a long struggle with MDS (a pre- leukemia blood disorder).
He passed away March 25, 2021, at his eldest daughter's home in Georgia, assisted by home hospice care and surrounded by love throughout his final days.
He fought to the end, and leaves behind heartbroken daughters, Michelle (Dan) Coady and Susanne Turner along with sons, Bryan (Naomi) and Steven (Allison) Wright.
He was a beloved grandfather to Katie, Brian, Mackenzie, Mark, Jason and Lilyanna.
Wayne was one of the Great Ones and the world is less bright without him.
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FARNUM, Michael - Michael Edward Farnum, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021.
He was the beloved husband of Ligia, loving father of Miguel and proud grandfather of Tina.
Brother-in-law of Esther Villarroel, Raisa and Bruce Price. He was the son of (deceased) Lucille Farnum and adopted son of Joe and Olive Waddell (deceased).
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WHYTE, Lucia Gabrielle 'Lucy' (nee Gaudreau) - (December 21, 1926 – March 24, 2021) - Passed away at the age of 94 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Surrounded by her four loving daughters, Lucy left for her journey to Heaven.
Predeceased by her loving husband Jack Whyte.
Lucy leaves behind a huge family. Four daughters Jacqueline (Ronald Kimber), Jeannette (Randy Blacquiere), Juliette (Paul Green) and Janice (Timothy Sullivan).
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ZEGGIL, Tiina (nee Lomax) - On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Tiina Zeggil – mother, spouse, daughter and sister – passed away at the age of 55 years.
Tiina will be forever remembered by her spouse Domenic Paolucci, her children Samuel and Maxwell, her parents William and Viive-Ann Lomax, her brothers William (Eleanor) Lomax and Rein (Dawn) Lomax and her niece and nephews Emma, Jacob, Harrison and Erik Lomax.
She will also be remembered by numerous extended family members, dear friends, and the entire Paolucci / Baldassarra families.
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WILSON, James William 'Willie' - (June 21, 1959 - March 24, 2021) - After a courageous battle with cancer, Willie peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday March 24, 2021.
Survived by his wife of 40 years Joanie Wilson. Loving son of Eleanor Wilson (Ingleson) and the late James Wilson. Beloved father of Chris (Kim), Catherine (Peter), and Andrew (Amanda). Cherished grandfather to Aidan, Kendra and Mackenzie, Step-Grandfather to Rebecca, Daniel and Chloe.
Big brother to Peggy (Tom), Walter, Joe, Frank (Charlene) and Alice (Stefan). Brother-in-law to Melinda (Rob), Michele (Paul), Harry (Marcia) and Angela. Son-in-law of Johanna and the late Harry Vanderveen. Willie will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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ERWIN-KNOX, Hope 'Yvonne' - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Yvonne Erwin-Knox. She passed away at home on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 from cancer, with her family by her side.
Yvonne was born in Port-de-Grave, Newfoundland in 1944 and although she lived in Toronto for almost 70 years, her heart remained in the oceanside town.
She leaves behind her husband, Bob Knox, her two daughters Florence and Lisa, son-in-law Dave and four granddaughters; Emily, Charlotte, Taylor and Lily.
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BONDER, Paul - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Paul Bonder on March 24, 2021.
Beloved son of the late William and Martha Bonder.
He is dearly missed by Judi Switzer and Family, Iris Melaned & Family, The Budd Family, The Rogers Family, The Katz Family and Brian and Julie Feldman.
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SALVENDY, Elfriede Brigitte 'Elfi' - (13 November, 1940 – 24 March, 2021)
Elfi (Elfriede) Brigitte Gasselseder Broser Salvendy was born in Vienna, Austria, on the 13th of November 1940 and moved to Don Mills, Toronto in 1967, with her husband Dr. John Thomas Salvendy and daughter Sylvia.
She and John were married for over 50 years, and had three children: Sylvia, Daniel and Oscar. They had four grandchildren: Ian, Isabel, Marcus and Heléna.
Elfi was a much loved piano teacher in the Don Mills area. Music and piano were great passions of hers, and this talent had been in the family for many generations; her paternal grandmother in fact played piano for the Emperor Franz Joseph of the Austro-Hungarian empire!
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KIM, Chong Won - (2 February, 1941 – 24 March, 2021)
The History of Lee, Chong Won: She was born in Korea in January 1940, in the province of Chungcheungbuk-do. She was the fifth of eleven children.
In 1962, on November 25th she married Duk Bae Kim. Together they had three children; Sunhee, John and Jackie.
On November 6th, 1972, they immigrated to Toronto, Canada.
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LARANJA, Francisco Bernardo - It is with great sadness that the family of Francisco Laranja announces his passing on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 at the age of 78.
Francisco leaves behind his loving wife, children, grandchildren and brother.
Francisco will be fondly remembered for his love of family.
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MCGLADREY, Ronald Frank - With his family by his side, it's with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear patriarch, Ron.
He fought with amazing strength and courage the last few months but left us peacefully on March 24, 2021 at 86 years of age.
Born in Guelph, Ontario, he was the beloved husband of Janet.
Dear father to Martha (Dan) and Derek (Jennifer).
Loving Poppa to Ryan, Emily, Grace, Amy, Jamie and Great-Poppa to Aubree.
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FINIELLO, Michelangelo - Passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021 at the age of 88.
He is now reunited with his beloved wife Angela.
He will be forever loved and deeply missed by his family, relatives and friends.
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DEL CASALE, Lisa - God called Lisa back home on March 24, 2021 at the age of 84.
She will be forever missed by her loving husband Giuseppe.
Cherished by her dear children Rose (Luciano) and Michael (Teresa).
Proud nonna to Daniella (Robert), Stephanie (Matthew), Luca, Bianca and Olivia.
Adored bisnonna to Alexander and Sophia.
She is now reunited in Heaven with her parents Tomasso and Assunta Falconi; and sister Armena.
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SAXON, Gerald - William November 9, 1942 - March 24, 2021
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Gerry in his 78th year.
Gerry leaves behind his wife Rita of 51 years of marriage; his son David, whom he thought the world of, and his brother Lenard and his wife Beth.
Gerry has many sisters and brothers-in-law along with many nieces and nephews.
Gerry was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus member and served many years in St. Thomas, London, Ontario and for a short time in Peterborough. Gerry gave many hours of his time to the less fortunate and was very generous to them.
Gerry spent a number of years fighting Parkinson's disease.
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LAVERGNE, Carole Mary (nee MELOCHE) - After declining health and a very challenging year, Carole passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at her home, The Edinburgh in Ottawa, at the age of 81.
Beloved wife of the late Henry (September 11, 2012), loving mother to Martin (Marie-Josée Vignola) of Ottawa, Caroline (Stephen Burke) of Kingston and Lee-Ann Lavergne of Toronto, her precious grandchildren, Calvin, Alexandra, Béatrice, Florence, Francis and Constance and her great- granddaughter, Zélie.
Also survived by her sister, Margaret Meloche (Jim Leinster) and brothers, Michael Meloche (Muriel) and Daniel Meloche.
She will also be greatly missed by numerous aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
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McELROY, Myrtle Fern - Born July 27, 1928 in Highland Grove, ON to Evelyna and William Andrews.
One of seven children: Frank, Audrey, Evelyn, Ken, Nadeen and Allan.
Mom came to Toronto at the young age of 17 to work as a nanny. Mom met our Dad; Stan and got married on August 1, 1950.
They then welcomed Debra (Brian), Susan (John), Douglas (Karen) and Patricia (Andrew). Mom enjoyed 43 years of marriage until Dad's passing in 1994.
Mom was a faithful member of Dorset Park Baptist Church for over 65 years; and knew that she would be reunited in heaven with many relatives and friends.
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PAPAELIOU, Kleanthis - With his loving family by his side in his 91st year.
Beloved husband of Lena, who was the love of her life.
Devoted, respected and dearly loved Father of Sophia, Dorothy and Louis.
Cherished and adored Grandfather of Elena and Peter (Lauren).
Greatly loved and respected father-in-law to Anthony with whom he shared a close friendship and whom he adored and loved very much.
Kleanthis was born in Antartikon, Greece and arrived in Canada in 1951 at the age of 21 with only $30 in his pocket to join his brother.
He came to this country seeking opportunity and peace. He would later bring his mother, 2 more brothers and sister to Canada to join him.
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WILKINSON, Lenore Mary - 1937 - 2021 Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and aunt to a multitude of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Lenore (nee MacDonald) passed away after a brief stay in palliative care at Bridgepoint Hospital, after a late diagnosis of cancer.
Avid Scarboro curler, creative green thumb and Blue Jays fan, renowned for her pickles and fruit cake to convert any nay sayer, Lenore always had a big hug and warm smile for her family and friends.
She will be deeply missed. Predeceased by her loving husband Howard, parents Wilfred and Daphne (nee Lefebvre) MacDonald of Williamstown, and brothers Francis "Buddy", Coleman, Harold, and Duncan.
Lenore leaves behind her grieving children Douglas (Robin) and Sandra (Gayle) and grandchildren Henry and Harriet, all of whom she was immensely proud. Dear sister of Audrey, Shirley, Mickey, Iris, Alex, and Lynne.
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PIMENTEL, Olivia (de Sousa) - On Wednesday March 24, 2021 at the age of 81.
Devoted wife of 61 years to Manuel and loving mother of John (Mirella), Lucy (Joe) and Diane (Giuseppe).
Adoring Vavó of Andrew (Melanie), Amanda (Zachary), Eric (Denise), Jessica (Anthony), Melinda, Cristian and Isabella, and Bisavó of Noah, Nino and Arthur.
She was a special matriarch of her family and will be forever loved and remembered by all.
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