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MILLER, Dr. James "JB" Miller - Died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of February 5, 2021 in his 83rd year.
Loving husband to Mary Jane, father to Timothy and Michael, father-in-law to Pamela and Karena, and grandfather to Murryn, Liam, Jonah, Sam, as well as numerous dogs, cats and birds.
Jim served as a family physician in the Applewood community and at the Mississauga Hospital (now Trillium Health network) for over 50 years.
He was also a long-time and active member of St. Hilary's Anglican church in Mississauga.
Jim loved to travel and went on many excursions around the world, with his wife, exploring the culture, sights and submarine vistas.
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RUTHERFORD, Edward Northmore - Ed died suddenly, on Friday, February 5, 2021.
He was in his 94th year.
He leaves his deeply-loved and loving wife of 68 years, Barbara (Beamer) and his cherished sons John (Daiva), Robert (Michele) and Gordon.
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STONE, Nora - March 19, 1927 – February 5, 2021
Nora Stone, cherished friend to many in Fergus and devoted member of the Knox-Elora Presbyterian church, died on February 5, 2021 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
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SALMERS, Olga Stephanie - We are deeply saddened to share that Olga Salmers passed away peacefully of old age, at home with her two loving children by her side, on February 5, 2021.
Olga was born May 5, 1923 in Ukraine before immigrating to Canada with her family and settling in Toronto.
She attended the University of Toronto where she met her husband Zen and graduated with a Masters in Psychology.
This was an exciting, new field of study at the time and she worked in this field until her retirement.
Olga lived a long, full life. A wonderful mother to Catherine, David and his wife Mary Jane.
Proud Baba to Gabrielle (Brett), Patrick, James (Deighna), and Jeffrey (Victoria).
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FIORINO, Santo - Santo Fiorino passed away on February 4th, 2021 in his 98th year, in his home, surrounded by loved ones.
He is survived by his wife Rosina of 62 years of marriage, his five children; Lucy, Grace and her spouse Paul, Mena, Dominic and his spouse Margaret, and Ada and her spouse Mike, and his seven grandchildren; Anthony, David, Michael, Daniel, Dana, Jessica and Michael Jr., whom he loved, treasured, and adored tremendously.
He is also survived by his remaining siblings; Adelina, Iolanda, Annina, Luciano and Mario.
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EDWARDS, Pastor Neville - (August 25, 1941 - February 4, 2021) - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Neville George Edwards.
Pastor Neville was born and raised in St. Mary, Jamaica, where he had very colourful childhood with his 9 siblings, parents, Ernest & Meldora, and his wonderful Aunt Diddy. As a young boy, he experienced a divine miracle that would mold and change his life forever; even though he didn’t fully understand it at the time.
In 1961 Pastor Neville immigrated to England, where he learned different trades. In 1969 he ventured to Canada, where he laid down his roots.
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CATALANO, Yolanda - Sadly today we share this sad news, passed away peacefully our dear Yolanda Catalano 94, of Mississauga, Ontario on February 4, 2021, (born October 28, 1926 in Pescara, Italy).
Married the love of her life Costanzo Catalano in April 1944 and arrived in Canada by ship in October 1959. Together they built their life raising 4 beautiful children.
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VAN DEEMTER, Elisabeth (nee Van Dalen) - Passed away February 4, 2021 at 11:40 am, in her 86th year. She fought a brave battle from testing positive from Covid-19 two months ago.
Oma was proudest of her grandchildren, Tiffany (Wes, son Max), Paul, Matthew (Laura), Joshua, Kyle (Joyce), Lani, Jennifer, Joseph, Chris, Corey and last but never least Victoria. She was exceptionally proud of her great grandchildren Charlie and Orla Van Deemter and Ella Spiteri.
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PANICCIA, Alberico - Passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the age of 83.
Beloved husband of the late Domenica.
Proud father of Paolo and Anthony, father-in-law to Wendy and cherished nonno of Ethan and Sofia.
Predeceased by his parents, Domenica and Pasquale and by all his siblings. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
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CIFELLI, Pasquale 'Pat' - It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our dear father, Pat Cifelli, on February 4, 2021 in his 90th year.
Devoted husband to Rose Cifelli (this April 14th would be their 65th year of marriage), loving father to Anita Truman, Janet McLean and Chris Mank and father-in-law to Dave Truman, Kevin McLean and Rick Mank.
Lovingly called “Nonno” to his beloved grandchildren Jennifer Proctor (Chris Proctor), JoAnne Aron (deceased January 10, 1997), Ashley McLean (Eric Scannell), Jessica Mank, Laura Mank (deceased June 16, 1993), Brandon McLean (Kelsie Joseph), Connor Mank (Baylee Balfour) and great grandchildren Jack Proctor, Ella Proctor, and Edyn Proctor (deceased March 28, 2012).
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CURTO, Urbano - God called Urbano Curto peacefully on Thursday February 4, 2021 at the age of 81.
He will be reunited in Heaven with his parents Salvatore Curto and Anna Lo Bianco and his three siblings Giulio Curto, Giuseppe Curto and Franco Curto.
Survived by his loving wife Chiara Curto, and their two children Anna Curto and Fabio Curto.
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BROWN, Donald J., Q.C. - Passed away peacefully, with his sons by his side, on February 4, 2021.
Brother of William (Eileen). Loving father of Robert (Dianne), Douglas (Loretta), Geoffery, Christopher (Monica), and Riley (Krisztina). Proud grandfather of Alexa, Danielle, Colin, Matthew, Sam, Wyatt, Donovan, Isaac, August, Avery and Axel.
Don was called to the bar in 1968 and appointed Queen's Counsel in 1980. He had been an Adjunct Professor of Law at The Stetson University College of Law, Past President of The Lawyers Club of Toronto, and a past fellow of The International Society of Barristers.
He was described by his peers as a brilliant legal mind and was revered as a trial lawyer.
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LAROCCA, Celesta - Celesta Larocca was born on December 2, 1928 in Panni, Foggia, Italy and passed away on February 4, 2021 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada at the age of 92 years.
Celesta was predeceased by her beloved husband Angelo and their daughter Anna Milando.
She is the loving Mother of Nick (Aida) Larocca, Dany (Janet) Larocca and her son in law Joey Milando.
Cherished Grandmother of Andrea Larocca, Curtis (Laurean) Larocca, Deanna Milando, Christopher (Germaine) Milando, Michael (Oksana) Larocca, Nicole Archer, Lisa Parkinson, Vincent Larocca and Great Grandmother of Joshua, Nathan, Tristan, Lincoln, Scarlet and Lucas.
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DE FLAVIIS, Donato - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donato De Flaviis, on Thursday February 4, 2021 at the age of 96.
Beloved husband of 65 years to Maria Stella.
Loving father to Laura (Bruno) and Gabriella (Andrea). Proud Nonno to Letizia, Alessia, Lucio and Simone.
Donato will be dearly missed by his niece Giovanna and will be fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends is Canada, Italy, Uruguay and Brazil.
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TAZA, Jeanette - (December 4, 1922 - February 4, 2021)
'What does one write when one is at a loss for words... but God is the word and God Almighty assured us that he created a place of warmth and comfort for you.
We follow the footsteps of Jesus, do good deeds on earth and prepare for our life after death.
Teta Jeanette, no one can grasp the void you left behind as you took your last breath. Our hearts are heavy and full of sadness and only to be reminded by the warm, kind, wise, tender, loving person you were. You taught us so much but you loved us even more.
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McALLISTER, Hugh - (March 29, 1938 to February 4, 2021) - It is with great sadness that the family of Hugh McAllister announces his passing on Thursday February 4th, 2021, at the age of 82 years after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Hugh will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Marthe Fortin and his children, Tracy (Lance), Stephen (Collette), Alex, and his stepchildren Jennifer (the late Kyle) and Jeffrey (Rosalia).
Will be missed by his grandchildren, Samantha, Joseph, Sarah, Michael, Tyler, Cole, and Addison. Survived by his brother James and predeceased by his sister Ellen.
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CAREY, Darrin Michael - (March 23, 1967 - February 4, 2021) -
Darrin Michael Carey passed away February 4, 2021 in Toronto at the age of 53.
He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.
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VOURLAS, Kyriakoule 'Koula' - (1928 - 2021) - Koula passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, February 4, 2021.
She is survived by her son Anastasios (Christine) and her grandson Nicholas. She is also survived by her sister Kiki (Taki) and her nephews Laki (Theodora) and Nick (Eva), grand nephew Panayioti and grand niece Vasiliki.
Koula rejoins in eternal life her husband Charalambe, her parents Nicolas and Eugenia Dragoneas, and her brothers Vageli and Mimi.
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PFAFF, Robert William 'Bob' - (1947 - 2021) - Robert William Pfaff of Aurora, Ontario passed away on the morning of February 4, 2021 in Southlake Hospital, at the age of 74.
Husband to Alicia Bober. Father to Christopher (wife; Kimberley Kennedy), Matthew (partner; Miriam England), Daniel and Amy (partner; Matt Miezis). Grandpa Bob to Madelyn, Josephine and Oscar.
Brother to Ronald (wife; Rita). Uncle to Alex and Erika. Previously married to Tanis Hargrave, mother of their children. Predeceased by his parents; William (Bill) and Eileen Jackson.
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KUZYK, Steven - (January 1, 1940 - February 4, 2021) - On February 4, 2021 we lost a man who had a heart bigger than his adopted country.
The world is now lacking an amazing heart beat.
He leaves behind children Marie, Mira, Adrian, Stefan and his wife Natalka. Grandchildren Alexander, Angela and Danylo. Also a large, extended family here and abroad.
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ONODY, Linda Susan - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Linda Onody on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the age of 65.
She is predeceased by her parents William and Lorraine Davis, her husband Les who passed away in 2008 and her sister Shelly.
Born in Boston and raised in Los Angeles; Linda played guitar in an all-girl band for many years before moving to Canada after meeting her husband Les (from Toronto) while on holiday in the USA.
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PELLEY, Jeanne Francis (Pearson) - It is with profound sadness that the family of Jeanne Pelley (nee Pearson) announces her passing on February 4, 2021 at the age of 53 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Noah Pelley; her parents Anne and John Pearson of Richmond Hill, and her sister Joanne Pearson-Semple of Gormley and her husband Stephen Semple, and their daughters Chloe and Paige, as well as relatives and friends.
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SCHLESINGER, Joe - With dignity, on Thursday, February 4, 2021.
Best friend and adored husband of Beverly Taran.
Loving father and father-in-law of Carl and Jill, David and Lindsey.
Proud Zaide Joe of Maya, Jake, Charlie, and Evan.
Dear brother and brother- in-law of Ben and Rachel; and brother-in-law of Rhonda and Brian Horlick.
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ROVITO, Mario - Passed away peacefully at The Harold and Grace Baker Centre on February 4, 2021 at the age of 87.
He is reunited, in heaven, with his loving wife, Virginia and daughter, Franca.
Mario is lovingly remembered by his siblings: Natalina (Carmen) and Tony (Rita), his children: Mima (Natale), Franca (Matteo), Pina (Tony), Connie (Frank), Joe (Genny), Frank (Sarah), Antonette (Joe), his grandchildren: Stefano (Raffaella), Laura, Frank (Brenda), Marco (Samantha), Joe (Laura), Michael (Rosie), Adam (Karoleen), Victoria, Dylan, Leah, Ethan, Isaac, Julia and Sofia and his great-grandchildren: Natalino, Giuseppe, Rebecca, Francesco, Antonio and Alessio, and his many nieces and nephews.
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CARRASCO, Luis “Lucho” Alfredo - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luis, peacefully at Toronto General Hospital, on the morning of Thursday, February 4, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 90 years old.
Lucho is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Silvia, and survived by his children Luis Emilio (Paula), Jaime (Heidi), Rodrigo, and Patricio (Haley).
Oldest brother to Julieta, Fernando (Sigrid) and Patricio.
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BRILLINGER, Eldon Merle - Unexpectedly on Thursday, February 4, 2021.
Survived by Eldon’s other half, Neva Vermeylen.
Loving father of Mike, Laurie (Ken), Peter, and Donna (Phil).
Grandpa will be lovingly remembered by Jesse, Hannah, Ashley, Tyler, Nick, Jennifer and great grandchildren Arthur, Walter, Kiera, Charlie, Olive, Nicole, Ryan, Aaron and Avery.
Dear brother to Milly, and predeceased by Vera, Velma, Jean, Walter and Ross. Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
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