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La MANTIA, Giuseppe - (September 29, 1934 to January 30, 2021)
Passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital at the age of 86.
Predeceased by his parents Mariano and Maria, and by his sisters Provvidenza, Maria and Concetta.
Giuseppe will be greatly missed by his devoted nephews John Liotta, Michael Liotta, Joseph Caruso, Mario Caruso, Anthony Caruso, Simone Di Lisi, Mariano Di Lisi, Antonino Di Lisi, Giuseppe Di Lisi and their families.
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DODICK, Howard - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Howard (Aharon ben Eliyahu) Dodick, who passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on Shabbos Kodesh, January 30, 2021.
He will be terribly missed by everyone.
Devoted and loving husband to Hana for 50 years and loving father and father-in-law to Rahn, Amir, Gil, Tania and Karin. Howard will be fondly remembered by his sister Myra Dodick (Montreal) and by all of his grandchildren, Noah, Shane, Benjamin, Eitaniel, Nessya, Gavriel, Adina & Simcha.
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AUSTIN, William Charles - Peacefully after a very long and hard-fought battle with heart disease at Southlake Regional Health Centre Newmarket on Saturday January 30, 2021 at the age of 66 years.
Beloved husband of Jane Austin (Crossen) of Keswick.
Loving father of Lisa Nicole Austin (Mark) of Newmarket, Derek Whalen (Jenn) of Sutton and Curtis Whalen (Katie) of Fenelon Falls.
Cherished Grampa of Grace, Sarah, Michael and Aurora.
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BURDEN, Grace Ruth (Boulter) - It is with great sadness that we announce that Grace has gone to her eternal peace on Saturday, January 30, 2021.
While we mourn her loss, we feel a sense of relief that her earthly suffering is over.
Grace was a beautiful, loving, enthusiastic wife, mother and grandmother, who was full of energy and had an incredible sense of humour.
She always had a story for everything and loved to explain the “proper” ways of doing things.
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KAVANAGH, Johanna (nee COMERFORD) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Johanna Kavanagh (nee Comerford) on January 30, 2021, in Toronto, Ontario, after a brave two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Wife of the late Dr. Terry Kavanagh, loving eldest sister of Kate Herndon (North Carolina) and Thomas Comerford (London, England), as well as Bridget, Maureen and Reginald, all predeceased.
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SUKLEVSKI, Lefterija Violet - It is with a profound sadness that we announce the passing of Violet on January 30, 2021, after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 63.
Violet will be greatly missed by her devoted husband of 43 years Louie, by her loving children, Jenny (Chris) Cargill and Cindy (Kurt) Musgrove and extremely proud Grandmother of Andrew and Elena.
Violet was born on February 2, 1957 in Selo Arvati, Macedonia and immigrated to Canada in 1965.
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PERSAUD, Dr. Pooran - It is with great sadness we announced that Dr. Pooran Persaud of Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital on January 30, 2021 at the age of 76.
He was the dear husband of Shani (Indira).
Beloved father of the late Vish Persaud.
Brother of Dood Lakraj of the UK.
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MILLMAN, Katie - On Saturday, January 30, 2021.
Katie Millman, beloved daughter of Allan and Natalie.
Devoted mother of Scarlett.
Loving partner to Hans Kassner.
Dear sister and sister- in-law of Ian Millman and Gabriela Alvarado, and Heather Millman and Ryan Schroeter.
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MAHONEY, Shirley Jane - In her 81st year, sadly passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2021.
Loving partner to the late Jim Gray.
Beloved mother of Catharine Mahoney and Brett Brownell (Janette).
Proud grandmother to Jacob, Sara, Chayanne, Thomas and Rebecca.
She was the loving daughter of the late Cecil Atkinson and Hazel Hamill.
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ABBATANGELO, Ciriaco - 1927 - 2021 - Age 93, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday January 30, 2021.
He is now reunited with his wife, Francesca Abbatangelo.
A beloved Papa to Anna Maria (Rocco), Antonietta (Luciano), Raffaella (John), and Lidia (John).
A cherished Nonno to Antonio (Anna), Nadia (Pervinder), Assunta (Tony), Albert (Nadia), Domenico (Maria), and Victoria.
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SMITH, Charles Andrew - Passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021, at the age of 88.
Charles grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a youth, he discovered his own musical talent learning how to play the guitar. Throughout his adulthood, music played an integral part of his life. Anyone who knows Charles can attest to his beautiful singing voice and masterful guitar playing that could captivate any audience.
He was also a faithful servant of God.
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MOOTOO, Shirley Ursula Maria Theresa (Jowahir) - This is to mark the sad passing of Shirley Ursula Mootoo on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the age of 91 years old.
Shirley leaves behind her 3 children, daughter-in-law, 2 grandsons, 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
Her profession as a Nurse was a point of pride.
She immigrated from Guyana in the late 1960’s and lived most of her life in Pickering, Ontario.
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FITZPATRICK, Donna Louise (Whitaker) - It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Donna’s sudden passing on January 30, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario.
She was born in Montreal on August 26, 1953.
First among the many who mourn her passing, Donna leaves behind her husband and partner in all things, Declan. Since 1978 these two shared their love and lives with family and friends in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and England.
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VOZINIS, Anna (Georgidias) - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of Anna. Surrounded by family at St. Michaels Hospital on January 30, 2021.
She has left behind her beloved husband John, cherished son Stavros, loving grandchildren Natalie (Nicholas), Stephie, Victoria and adored great grandchildren Melodie and Niklaus.
Born in Florina, Greece, she arrived in Canada on January 26th, 1965.
Continuing her journey, she proudly shared her undeniable strength, kind heart, generosity and will be forever admired.
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FITZPATRICK, Donna Louise (nee WHITAKER) - It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Donna's sudden passing on January 30, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario.
She was born in Montreal on August 26, 1953.
First among the many who mourn her passing, Donna leaves behind her husband and partner in all things, Declan.
Since 1978 these two shared their love and lives with family and friends in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and England.
Donna will be dearly missed by many including her sister, Linda Manwarren (Steve), brothers Ken and Brian, Stephanie (niece), Justin (nephew) and the entire Fitzpatrick clan especially Nickie and Brian.
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KITSON, Robert Peter - Passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the age of 80 years.
Robert (Bob) will be lovingly remembered by his wife Penny, children Steven (Wendy) of Etobicoke, and Jody Kitson-Roy (Emery Roy) of Cobden.
He will be dearly missed by his five grandchildren Cassie, Christopher, Mitchell Roy, Travis Roy, Jasmine Roy, and many friends.
Robert was predeceased by his parents, Doris and Peter.
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MERCURI, Patrick Anthony - Patrick "Pat" Anthony Mercuri passed away at Juravinski Hospital, on January 30, 2021, with his wife Betsy at his side.
Pat was born September 9, 1950, in Hamilton Ontario, and attended Bishop Ryan HS, trained as a MLT and completed his BA degree at McMaster University and later an MBA.
Pat devoted his professional life to building better health care systems and mentoring others.
Pat was devoted to his family, including the big weekly Sunday dinners, family golfing trips, and time with his own children and grandchildren.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 34 years, Elizabeth "Betsy" (nee McLeod), children John and Sarah, Mathew and Diana, and Daniel, grandchildren Avery and Madeleine.
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van der VECHT, Kees - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the age of 91.
Beloved husband of Tilly for 67 years.
Cherished Pa to Ingrid (Steve), Linda (Collin), and Joanne (Mike).
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MEEKINS, Spencer George - May 27, 1927 - January 30, 2021
Peacefully, aged 93, at home in Mississauga.
Predeceased by his wife and companion of 71 years, Margaret.
Sadly missed by daughters Joyce Winger (John) and Mary Stewart (Gregor).
Proud grandfather to David, Adam and Jaclyn Winger and Joshua Stewart of Georgetown.
Born in England, George trained in the British Army during WWII, then served in Jamaica.
He moved to Toronto in 1948, serving 27 years on the Toronto Police force and 11 years as a security guard at Continental Can.
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HAWKER, Dustin Wade - (April 2, 1993 - January 29, 2021) - Passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021.
Loving and devoted son to Tracey and Brian Teskey.
Loving little brother to Chelsea Courts, and loving big brother to Breann and Charlotte and Daphne Teskey. Proud uncle to Shyanne and Bentley and Ashlyn Hallett and Khaled Alkhalil.
Cherished grandson to Beverley MacPhee. Cherished nephew to James Hedley and loving cousin to Jinene Hedley and Paul Mercer.
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FREIMANIS, Amanda Marie - With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Amanda Marie Freimanis, who was taken from us tragically on Friday, January 29, 2021, at the age of 33.
Although devastated, we take some comfort that she is reunited with her father Visvaldis Freimanis, as well as her grandparents.
Beloved daughter to Louise and loving sister of Christine (Paul). Proud aunt of Michael, dear niece of Atis in Seattle, USA and Raitis (Vineta) in Sweden. Cousin to Nicole, Davis and Sandis.
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RICHARD, Jason Matthew - (September 16, 1987 - January 29, 2021)
In Loving Memory of Jason Matthew Richard.
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HIERCK, Rudolf 'Rude' Eduard Van Steenes - (October 31, 1950 – January 29, 2021)
Rudolf (Rude) Eduard Van Steenes-Hierck was born in The Hague, Holland on October 31, 1950.
He moved to Montreal, Canada with his family in 1958 and later settled in Toronto as a young man. Rude was first and foremost a musician. He explored many genres of music including Punk, Glam Rock, New Wave, Pop and straight up Rock and Roll, and it was his lifetime passion.
He gained notoriety and was a trailblazer in the Toronto music scene headlining bands like ARSON, Glamatron, Vis A Vis and Ghost Particles.
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DiGAETANO, Sarah 'Sally' Jane (nee Jesty) - (1954 - 2021) -
“A happy family is but an earlier heaven.”
~ George Bernard Shaw
Surrounded by a great and loving family, Sally left us peacefully on January 29, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Known for her dynamic personality and caring nature, Sally was a strong and supportive presence in the lives of those she loved, and her loss is deeply felt by many.
Family was the central theme of Sally’s life; she experienced it in many forms, and it defines her remarkable legacy.
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O'NEIL, Yvonne Ellen - Peacefully on Friday, January 29th, 2021 in Oakville at the age of 90.
Now reunited with beloved husband Gerald (2018).
Loving mother of Dorothy (Tom), Steve (Pat), John (Liz), Bill (Carole), Margaret (Scott), Joan (Tom), Jim and Cathy (Dale).
Cherished Grammy of David (Marina), Josh, Ashley (Matt), Matthew, Brad, Kyle, Bryan, Connor, Emma, Cameron and Sarah. Great-grandmother of Payton.
Dear sister-in-law of Shirley Long and John and Joan O’Neil.
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