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SMITH, Sylvia (nee Robinson) - After a long full life, Sylvia May Smith, nee Robinson, died peacefully on February 7, 2021 at the age of 98.
She was born and raised in Grey County, on top of Blue Mountain, the youngest of 8 children to Colin and Anna Jane Robinson. After completing school, she worked for the war efforts as a Transportation Officer for the Red Cross Corps before moving to Toronto and having a life long career as a Credit Manager.
She was predeceased by her true love Alan, with whom she enjoyed 26 fabulous years of marriage and who shared her love for the theatre, classical music and books.
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HERNANDEZ, Sylvia - Sylvia “Mums” Hernandez, 100 Years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7th, 2021.
She was born in Trinidad and Tobago on September 14, 1920 where she lived with her three sons before migrating to United Stated and then Canada.
She was a faithful, devoted Christian and mother. She was known for her calm, peaceful personality and warm smile.
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PREIS, Josef - (January 12, 1935 - February 7, 2021) - It is with heavy heart we announce the peaceful passing of Josef Preis in his 86th year, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Josef will be missed dearly by his loving wife Linda of 48 years, his son Josef, his daughter Elizabeth, his daughter-in-law Louise, his son-in-law Roger, his loving grand-children Jenna, Christopher, Katarina, Melanie and Elise, along with extended family and friends.
Josef was born in Homolitz, Yugoslavia in 1935, immigrating to Canada in 1953 making Saskatchewan his first home and later settling in Toronto.
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TSILIKAS, Athanasios 'Tom' - Athanasios 'Tom' Tsilikas, age 82, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 7th, 2021.
He was born on April 9th, 1938 in Vervena, Greece to George and Yiannoula Tsilikas. He was a loving husband to Antonia for 59 years, and proud father to Joanna and George (Alana).
He will be remembered by his grandkids, Athan and Nikolas; brother, Dimitrios (Margreta) and sister, Stella (George) Petrakis.
Athanasios was predeceased by his by sister Katerina (Paraskevas) Tsoulos.
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VALYNKEVYCH, Antonina Michailovna (nee Buraykova) - Antonina Michailovna Valynkevych (nee Buraykova) was born in Kalinen – now Tver – near Moscow on April 23rd, 1928.
Orphaned at a very early age and raised by family members, her childhood was beset with the struggles of World War II and for some of this time she participated in protecting Moscow, working with teams that constructed the miles of protective trench works for the city.
At war’s end, and still in her teen years, she obtained her nursing certificate, then commenced healthcare in Western Ukraine, the city of Stanislav, now called Ivano-Frankovsk. She worked in the various areas of nursing, pediactrics, surgery, as a registered nurse in a military hospital. Later she became a nurse with the country’s National Railroad until her retirement.
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BOYKO, Michael - (1925 - 2021) - Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of nearly 63 years, Wilma. Loving father to Peter (Susan) and Andrew (Kathy). Cherished Grandpa to Ivan, Samantha, Melissa & Natalie.
Predeceased by his sisters Maria and Luba.
Michael (Mike) was a kind and gentle man with a strong work ethic. Born in Ukraine, he came to Canada after the Second World War, first living in Kenora, and later settling in Toronto and working at Continental Can Company (Plant 54) for 36 years until its closure.
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REYNOLDS, Claude - Passed away peacefully at Scarborough Centenary Hospital on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the age of 94.
Predeceased by his first wife Dorothy (1962) and son Gary (2011).
Claude will be lovingly remembered by Bertha, his wife of 34 years.
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RICCIO, Mary Loretta - (1924 - 2021) - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary, at home, on Sunday, February 7, 2021, in her 97th year.
A remarkable love story of devotion as wife to Perry, as they lived together for a wonderful 69 years.
Loved and respected by their children: Laura Bourque (Peter), Robert Riccio (Diane), Peter Riccio (Jennifer).
Cherished by their grandchildren: Michael (Rasna). Louise (Mathew), Elizabeth (Jake), Joseph, Teresa, Stephen, Paul, Monica, John, and Nicholas. Adored by her great grandchild Xavier.
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Di CROCE, Rita Maria - (June 27, 1931 – February 7, 2021) -
Rita Maria Di Croce was born on June 27, 1931 and passed away on February 7, 2021.
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POSCENTE, Lucy Anne (nee Smaizys) - Lucy Anne Poscente (nee Smaizys) was born in Kaunas, Lithuania on December 13, 1937 and died in Thornhill, Ontario on February 7, 2021.
Surrounded by love, Lucy slipped from this life into the welcoming arms of God on February 7, 2021.
She fought her cancer with a brave determination but had the grace to faithfully accept the end of this phase of her journey and the beginning of the next. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
Lucy was born in Kaunas, Lithuania, to Jonas and Victoria Smaizys, just as Europe was consumed by war and displacement. The family, including siblings Sally and John, was uprooted from Lithuania and then Germany, before boarding a ship to Canada. They arrived in Halifax and travelled west by rail to Winnipeg.
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GARISTO, Filomena - Filomena Garisto passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 at the age of 95 years, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband Francesco.
She is the loving mother of Rosa (the late Domenic Galati), Dora (the late Manuel DeSousa), Vincenzo (Lora) Garisto and Domenico (Cindy) Garisto. Cherished Nonna of Mary, Domenic, Frank, Rob, Maria, Renae, Nicole, Michael, Brandon, Zachary and great grandmother to many great grandchildren.
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SORAGNESE, Giuseppina - God called Giuseppina home on February 7, 2021 at the age of 95.
Giuseppina is now reunited with her beloved husband Michele and daughter Lucia in heaven.
Giuseppina was cherished by her children Carmine (Joyce), Nick (Nancy), Tony (Sandra) and son-in-law Fred Cianciulli.
Proud nonna of Frank (Tonia), Michael (Julie), Chris (Shiela), Michael (Justine), Mary-joe (Anthony), Marissa and Bisnonna to Sophia, Anthony, Olivia, Lucas, Charlee, Andi, Gabriella and Marconicola.
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MATHERS, Denise (Capra) - 1930-2021 - Passed away peacefully in her home at Swan Lake community in Markham, ON on February 7, 2021.
Loving wife of the late Edward Mathers (1978).
Beloved mother of twins, John (Amanda) and Tom (Ellen).
Proud Grandmaman to Rebecca (Jesse), T.J. (Diana), Nina (Torsten), Breanne and Andrew (Cheyenne).
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DERUBEIS, Donato “Danny” - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Danny on February 7, 2021 at the age of 53.
Loving son to Annino and Elizabeth DeRubeis.
Caring brother to Giovanni and Lisa.
Adored uncle to Jennifer Beaudin (Rick) and their daughter Emily, Kailey and Brycen DeRubeis and their mother Maria.
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BOWNESS, Kathleen Margaret (McEvoy) - Peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021 in her 103rd year.
Loving wife of the late William Burton Bowness (1997).
Cherished mother of Wayne Bowness, Barbara North (Elton), Beverly Morgan (Robert) and Maureen Morvan (Emile).
Adoring grandmother of Jeffrey, Katie, Richard, Michael, Lindsay, David and Stephanie.
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WEEKS, Melinda Anne - 64, passed away at home surrounded by family on February 7, 2021.
She was the oldest daughter of the late Sherman Weeks and Elizabeth Troke.
Melinda will be remembered for her strong perseverance, extraordinary strength and endearing personality.
She fought a long battle of cancer with such strength, alongside her strong will and trademark stubbornness that pushed her forth in life, until her passing.
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COPELLI, Natalina - Peacefully on Sunday February 7, 2021 at the age of 85.
Natalina, beloved wife of the late Alberto Copelli.
Dear mother of Paolo (Ivana) and Sandro (April).
Cherished nonna of Matteo (Christina), Fabiana, Luka and Aidan; bisnonna of Clara.
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MAGDAONG, Jose M. - June 28, 1938 - February 7, 2021 - It is with great sadness that we inform you of the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandpa, father-in-law, lovingly remembered as "Daddy Joe, Papa Joe, Manoy, Bro. Joe, Tito Jun and Mighty Joe " at the age of 82.
One of his apos, Nico Claudine Zafra , remembers him “As a man of style.
He could never say no to a pair of swanky, leather boots.
He was always handsome, no matter the occasion.”
He will be missed dearly by those he loved and those who loved him.
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MICALLEF, Alfred - Passed away on Sunday February 7, 2021 at Humber River Hospital.
Loving Father of Josette Grech and her husband Sam Johnson and Silvana and her husband Mike Dewe.
Dear grandfather of Jessica, Amanda, Samantha, Kristen, Nicholas and Great Grandfather to Mia.
Alfred is survived by his sisters Teresa, Netta, Josephine and Salvina all of Malta and his many nieces and nephews.
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READ, Royston Leslie - 1925 - 2021
After a lengthy illness, Royston Read, a WWII Royal Navy Veteran passed peacefully, at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Sunday February 7, 2021 in his 96th year.
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MAZZOTTA, Rosina - God called Rosina home on February 7, 2021 at the age of 89.
Rosina is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Antonio.
Rosina was cherished by her children Pasquale (Marilyn), Claudio (Silvia), Lorella (William), Elfrida and Orelio (Eva).
Proud nonna of Patrick (Magdalena), Chrystal (Anthony), Amanda (Guy Patric), Michael (Talisa), Cameron, Marvin, Katherine, Alex and loving bisnonna to Xander, Drezden and Dominick.
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MATHIAS, Raymond Francis - Francis Raymond Mathias born in Springland, British Guyana on December 10, 1934 to Francis and Ismay Mathias (nee Cardoza).
He passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife and son at Centenary Hospital in Scarborough, Ontario on Sunday, February 7, 2021.
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MCLEAN, Edward Albert - It is with the deepest sorrow and great love that we mourn the passing of Edward McLean, at the age of 85 on Sunday, February 7, 2021.
He will be forever missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Geraldine (Gerry) (nee Young).
Devoted father of Cindy and Paul Leone, Peter and Carolin Watt, youngest daughter Michelle.
Cherished Grandfather, Going-Going to Amanda, and Simon, Quenton and Owen.
Ed will be dearly missed by his many relatives (Youngs, Van Eijks, Pons and Engs), old friends in New York and Alberta (Luciens) and surviving brothers, Les and Tony, late brother Pat, and their families in Trinidad.
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BROCHU, Marcel Paul - Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at the age of 84.
The only child of Emile N. Brochu and Lina Cote, Marcel was born in Willimantic, CT.
He leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Norah Brochu (O’Leary); his children Diane (Paul), Carol (Wayne), Lynn (Robin), Lisa (Steve), Christine (Brian), Susan (Hein) and David (Jacqueline); his grandchildren the late Mandy, Dawn (Ryan), Jeremy (Nikki), Evan, Aimee, Emily (Josh), Robert, Michael, Brigitte, Sophie and MacKenzie and great grandchildren Mylee and John.
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DONOVAN, Douglas Muirhead - April 28, 1951 - February 7, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Muirhead Donovan on February 7, 2021.
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FISCHER, Elizabeth (Betty) Jean (nee FAWNS) - May 19, 1937 – February 7, 2021
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Fischer, on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at the age of 83.
Predeceased by her beloved parents, George and Martha Fawns. Loving mother of Janet (Jeffrey) and survived by Benno Fischer (Janet's father).
Adored grandmother of Collin (Andrea), Ryan, and Darryl.
Predeceased by her cherished siblings, Herbert, William, Martha, Calvin, Lloyd, Merville, Elvina, Stanley, Garnet, and Jack.
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