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GRAHAM, Hugh Charles - April 16, 1942 - March 24, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Hugh Graham of Fenelon Falls, Ontario, at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario.
Hugh was also a longtime resident of Pickering. Hugh was a man of honour, courage and strength.
He never gave up hope while fighting cancer for twenty-five years, including Waldenstrom's and finally prostate cancer.
His smile, sense of humour, kindness and generosity enriched the lives of all who knew and loved him.
He was the beloved husband to Geri and was her rock, soulmate and love of her life.
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HUNTER, Ruby Murial - August 29, 1930 – March 24, 2021
It's with loving hearts that we announce the passing of Ruby Murial Hunter on March 24, 2021 at the age of 91.
She passed peacefully and without pain but with grace, dignity and her undeniable sense of humor.
At her side were, longtime friend, Zen Lof and her granddaughter Trina Skare, at the Kensington Revera Retirement Home.
Ruby leaves behind her daughter Kathleen, and grandchildren, Trina, Jason, Kimberly and Tracy. Ruby will be dearly missed by family, friends and those fortunate to have known her.
Ruby was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Bruce Hunter, her son Bruce Robert, her parents, Dorotta and Omer, sister, Dorothy and her Uncle George.
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KENNEDY, Margaret Joan (nee TUCKER) - November 16, 1927 - March 24, 2021
Peacefully, at True Davidson Acres, on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the age of 93.
Beloved wife of the late Robert Kennedy.
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DIVORTY, Robert Franklin - 97, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away on March 24, 2021, of natural causes.
He is survived by his son, Douglas; his daughter, Anne (Gary); his three grandchildren, Ian (Brooke), Dawn (Angelo), Kimberley (George); and his great-grandchildren, Hailey, Tyler, Sabrina, Dominic and Lucas.
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MAMO, Yvonne Margaret (nee Sammut) - Yvonne Mamo (nee Sammut) passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
She was the devoted wife of John Mamo, loving mother of Diane and Marvin, and caring mother-in-law to Roy and Paula.
She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Michelle (Rex), Greg (Christina), and Steven and by her great grandchildren Abigail and Sebastian, who always brought a smile to her face.
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MANTELLO, Maria Teresina - Passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on March 23rd, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her devoted husband Antonio.
Maria leaves behind her children; Giovanni, Mary, and Tonello who will miss her dearly. She will also be sorely missed by all of her many loving friends and family.
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BENDAVID, Luba - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Luba Bendavid. She passed away peacefully, on March 23rd, 2021.
She was a beloved wife to the late Maurice Bendavid, mother to Ethan and Paul. She was a devoted and wonderful grandmother to Jordan, Erin, Dylan, Jamie and Noah. She was a loving mother in law to Julie and Jodi.
Luba was the daughter of Rachel and Benny as well as sister to Ilana and Itzik.
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ROSATO, Maria (Canestrini) - (December 28, 1930 - March 23, 2021) -
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Rosato (Canestrini) at Villa Forum, surrounded with love by her daughter Carmelina Pascarella (and her husband Pasquale), her 3 granddaughters Mary Guzzo-Foliaro (and her husband Angelo), Lucy Ferreira (and her husband Edgar), Laura Atkinson (and her husband Jonathan), and her 9 great grandchildren, Pasquale, Melina, Angelo, Domenic, Olivia, Micaela, Adriana, Matthew, & Alessia; who were all at her bedside as she passed from this life to the next.
Guiding her on her journey and waiting for her with open arms were her husband Domenico, her baby daughter Lucia, her parents Lucia & Antonio Canestrini, and her 3 sisters Giuseppina La Penna, Elena Pappano & Filomena Zita.
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ROBERTS, Daphne - (1930 - 2021) - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Daphne on Tuesday March 23, 2021.
Daphne is now reunited in heaven with her dear parents Hilda and Frank Thomas.
She was the loving wife of Kenneth. Daphne was the cherished mother of Lorna and her husband Dan Felstead, Malcolm and his wife Cynthia, And Melanie and her husband Steven Porter.
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ORMSON, Mabel 'Dolly' Irene (nee Temple) - Mabel “Dolly” Irene Ormson (nee Temple), age 97, passed away peacefully at Parkview LTC in Stouffville on March 23, 2021.
Dolly was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Henry, and her siblings, Nellie Fuller, and Harry and Roy Temple.
Dolly loved spending time with her family, including her three children Bill (Colleen), Judy (Frank), and Wayne (Tammie), seven grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was also adored by her many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
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VALENTE, Marlene Wanita - Passed away after a lengthy fight on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the age of 74.
She is survived by her loving husband Giuseppe "a.k.a. Joe" for over 46 years.
Cherished mom to Steven, Christopher and Mathew. Dear sister to Gilda (Hector).
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RAWLINS, Maurice Lawson 'Bob' - (October 14, 1925 – March 23, 2021) - Maurice (Bob) Rawlins died peacefully at the age of 95 at Rouge Valley Health Centre on the evening of March 23, 2021, with his beloved wife by his side.
He was born on October 14, 1925 in Georgetown, Guyana to Beatrice Gomes and Cecil Rawlins. Bob married the love of his life, Jessmin Persaud, on November 23, 1963. He, Jess and their 3 children immigrated to Toronto, Canada on August 27, 1971.
He had a successful career as an accountant. He was a very active and busy man. He was a marathon runner, traveler, thinker, music lover and great dancer. He was a reliable and devoted friend to many and most of all, he was a family man.
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BANDEY, Dorothy May - Age 90, passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital on March 23, 2021.
Beloved wife of Karl Max Bandey, whom she married in June 1964,.
She also leaves two children, Jason (and wife Sarah) of Stratford, Ontario, and Anastasia of Vancouver, British Columbia.
She also leaves one much loved grandchild, Gillian.
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SCHINAS, Angela - On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Southlake Regional Hospital.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas Schinas.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Caterina Schinas, Maria Schinas and Mark Jarvis, and John Schinas.
Dear sister of Dimitra Eleftheriadou.
Devoted Nana of Thomas, and Christopher.
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PEROS, Ivo - God called Ivo back home on March 23, 2021 at the age of 79.
He will be forever missed by his loving wife Lenka.
Cherished by his dear children Visnja (Carlo) and Daniela.
Proud grandfather to Lucas, Alessandra, Gabriella and Julianna.
He will be held dear in the hearts of his relatives and many friends.
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COLA, Anna - Peacefully at Hawthorn Woods, Brampton, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
Anna Cola at the age of 94, beloved wife of the late Luigi Cola.
Loving mother of Maurizio Cola and his wife Lucy, Riccardo Dino Cola and his wife Carmen.
Dear grandmother of Anna and her husband Daniel Murray, Luigi and his wife Nadia, Maurizio and his wife Jamie; Laura, Sarah and Christopher Cola.
Cherished great-grandmother of Daniel, Rocco and Matthew Murray; Adriano and Adam Cola.
Dear sister of Teresa D’Amico.
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DALLA ZUANNA, Giancarlo - It is with great sadness to announce his sudden passing on March 23, 2021 in his 83rd year.
He leaves behind his loving wife Carmen, children Roy (Connie), Amy (David) and Leeza (Pat), his grandchildren Daniel, Alexander, Ariana, Tyler and Rachel and his niece, Tania.
Predeceased by his brother Ivano and sister-in-law Loretta.
His loving sister-in-laws, Clara (John), Mirella (Benito), Rosanna (Robert) and brother-in-law John (Nancy) and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
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MACINTYRE, Mary Queen - Died peacefully in her 86th year, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at home.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Kenneth Macintyre and was beloved mother of Fiona (Craig) Johnston and Gavin (Julie) Macintyre, cherished grandmother of Becca (Rob) Johnston, Alex (Juan) Salcedo, David (Malin) Johnston, and Emma (James) Macintyre, and great-grandmother to Gavin Salcedo.
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FARRANT, Helen Grace (nee BOAKES) - (1920 - 2021) - We are sad to announce that on March 23, 2021 we lost the matriarch of our family, Helen Farrant.
Helen was born in London, England on February 26, 1920.
When she was 14 she met Wally (Walter Edwin Farrant, deceased), the love of her life.
They were married in 1940, and after WWII ended, Helen and Wally settled in Canterbury, England to raise their family.
They had three children: Linda Dreischer (Norbert), David Farrant, (Anne, both deceased) and Susan Hyatt (Nigel). Helen lived a rich and full life.
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BLAIS, Delores 'Dee' (Marshall) - Peacefully passed away March 23 2021.
Loving wife to Mitchell.
Cherished Mother to Michael (Jackie) and Jeffrey (Amanda).
Adored Nana to 6 wonderful grandchildren. Alex, Hamid, Jon, Tala, Jesse and Nicole.
A beloved sister to Gordon, George, Sue, Diane, Tom, Jane, Donald, Bill and David.
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NISHIO, Tomi-Taro 'Tom' - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tomi-Taro peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre on March 23, 2021.
Dear husband to the late Joyce (nee: Ikeda) and the late Mary (nee: Suzuki).
A wonderful father to Robynn, Greig (Carolynne), and the late Ian (Helen).
A much loved grandfather to Robin (Athena), Corey (Olga), Daniel, Timothy, Jonathan, and Brooke.
Devoted brother of the late Itsushi, Nori and Rei, and survived by his brother Kaz (Sachi)
Tom enjoyed a life well-lived.
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LAZARE, Gerald John - September 25, 1927 - March 23, 2021
Passed away peacefully at home, on March 23rd, at the age of 93.
Predeceased by his parents Maurice and Abiata Lazare and his brothers and sisters Harry, Sarah, Solly, and Rita.
Sadly mourned and fondly remembered by his wife Setsuko, son Jeff Lazare, nephews Aaron (Ally) Lazare, Brian Lazare, David and Ruth Lazare and many others.
Gerald had a wonderful career as an artist. He started out at the age of 16 when he was hired to do comic strips during the war.
He then became an illustrator and taught part-time at the Ontario College of Art which enabled him to become a serious painter.
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CORNELSEN, Herman Alfred - Herman died March 23, 2021 at his home in the presence of his family. Was born on September 7, 1945, in Elmshorn, Germany.
In 1956, his family emigrated to Vancouver, BC, where Herman, at the age of 10, adapted to life in a new culture. He started high school at John Oliver and finished at Mennonite Educational Institute in Clearbrook, BC.
He became passionate about cars and motorcycles.
After working in construction and as a shing boat mechanic in Prince Rupert, he joined Nican, an importing company.
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GAFFNEY, Myrna Lorraine (nee BALL) - March 15, 1930 – March 23, 2021
With heavy hearts we announce that Myrna Lorraine Gaffney died peacefully, on Tuesday evening, March 23, 2021, leaving this earth to meet her soul mate Jimmy and beloved brother Murray.
She was surrounded by family and love.
She was born to Cecelia Sloan and Francis "Chip" Ball on March 15, 1930, in Timmins, ON.
She was a gentle, loving wife and mother to Susan and Lynne, a devoted mother-in-law to Gordon (Bell) and Sean (Gilligan).
She adored her grandboys – Christopher, Matt, Scott, Mike and Geoff and she was blessed to have met her 2 great-grandbabies – Kat (5) and Blake (3).
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GERLACH, Harmut - August 13, 1958 - March 23, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Hart Gerlach.
Predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Rosa, Hart is sadly mourned by his brother, Herbert, nephew, Ryan, partner, Joan, and many others.
After graduating from Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute, Hart earned a post-secondary degree at Ryerson and would go on to put his impressive technical skills to use throughout his career with organizations like Siemens and Canadian Blood Services.
Hart was a kind soul, avid sports fan, and talented athlete who possessed a great sense of humour.
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LIBANO-OJIER, Alonso - It is with great sadness in our hearts to announce that on Tuesday March 23, 2021, Alonso passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brave year -long battle with brain cancer at the age of 60.
Alonso was born in Valparaiso, Chile on July 30, 1960 and immigrated to Canada in 1988 where he worked hard making a life in Canada and helped raise 4 amazing children. Alonso found joy in the outdoors in nature, spending time driving long beautiful scenic roads listening to his favourite music.
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