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GREENSPOON, Murray - On Thursday January 7, 2021.
Murray Greenspoon, beloved husband of the late Mildred Greenspoon.
Loving father and father-in-law of Sylvie Greenspoon and Richard Levine, Bernie Greenspoon, and the late Judy Greenspoon.
Dear brother of the late Benny, Norman and Irving Greenspoon, and the late Esther Owen.
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HUBER, Dan - A life so vibrantly lived deserves to be vibrantly remembered. With great sadness, we announce the loss of our legendary father, Dan Huber. In his fashion for pomp and flare he expired 1-day after ushering in his 90th birthday on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Dan is preceded by his wife, Eva Huber, nee Markus, son, Marc Huber, and brother, Chaim Huber.
Dan loved sharing his life with his sons, Brian and Ari and their spouses, Martha and Vickie.
He adored his grandchildren Joshua, David, Madeline, Dylan, Cory, Jordan, Alex, and Brett.
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MASELLA, Guerino - With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our dear father and nonno Guerino on January 7, 2021 at the age of 86.
Predeceased by his loving wife Anna (August 4, 2017) and his daughter Phylis (June 29, 2014).
He leaves behind his daughter Marisa (Alfredo Olivieri) and son-in-law John Mucciarone.
Proud nonno of Patricia, Marco, Francesco and Alessandro and great-grandfather of Emilijan.
Predeceased by brother Costantino, he will be missed by his extended family, nieces and nephews.
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AGNEW, Phyllis Evelyn (Narraway) - Our dear Phyll passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 102.
She was the beloved daughter of Alice and Athos Narraway and beloved sister of the late Alice Lamb, Marion Morris, Eileen Fletcher and Max Narraway.
Phyll was at the center of the lives of her many nieces and nephews: John, Barbara and Ron Lamb, Marg Rys, Bob, Bill and Heather Morris, and Judy, Kristin and Max Fletcher.
She was adored by her great nieces and nephews and their children.
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CURTIS, Mary-Ellen Farragher (nee THOMPSON) - Born October 4, 1932 and gone to be with God on January 7, 2021.
Beloved wife of Geoffrey (late), Tommy to her friends, mother to Beverley, Edward, Stephen, Timothy (late) and Gordon, sister to Donald (late) and Catherine Brackley, Nana to over a dozen dearly loved grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and counting!
She will be remembered for her bridge games, hand knit socks, baked cookies and treasured photo albums (Instagram screenshots and all).
She built communities wherever she called home; Toronto, Haliburton and Shepherd Village where she generously welcomed friends and family and always gave a hand to those in need.
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GRIFFIN, Anne - (December 6, 1933 - January 7, 2021)
After a brief illness and with family by her side, Anne Griffin (nee Heitzner) passed into God's hands on January 7, 2021.
Cherished and adored wife of William (Bill) and treasured mother to her six children: Michele (Frank), John (Nancy), Joe (Karleen), Jacquie, Cathy (Doug) and Colleen (Cam).
Anne was "Granny" to her eleven grandchildren (Michael, Ryan, Matthew, Shawna, Connor, Katlyn, Kathleen, Quinn, Keighan, Rebecca and Maeve) and a special "Great Granny" to Zayah.
She was also a loving aunt to her eighteen nieces and nephews.
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PERKINS, Winifred Mary (nee WHITE) - Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the age of 96.
Predeceased by her loving husband Austin William (Perk) of 51 years.
Beloved mother of Bill (Maggie), Patty (Paul) and Frany (Chris).
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GORDON, Robert Alexander - (1945-2021) - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bob on Wednesday, January 7, 2021 at Markham Stouffville Hospital.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 51 years, Helen.
Beloved Father of David (Courtney) and Andrew (Mishelle).
Proud Grandfather to Abigail, Molly, Mikaleigh (Spencer), Emily and Aaron.
Cherished brother to Moira (Neil) and Linda.
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RAINBOW, Dorothy Elizabeth - Passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Bethany Lodge at the age of 91.
Dorothy "Betty" beloved wife of the late Gordon Rainbow.
Daughter of the late James and Agnes Reid.
Loving sister to Mary, Doug, Jean, John, and Shirley.
Betty will be fondly remembered by all of her family and friends.
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KANHAI, Nora - October 1936 - January 2021 - Nora passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021.
She will be forever remembered by many family and friends. Always in our hearts.
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OYLER, Audrey Mary-Louise 'Mary-Lou' - Passed away suddenly at her home in Toronto in her 70th year on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Beloved sister of Peter (Klara), loving aunt of Peter Jr. (Kathy), Valerie Flynn (Gary), Jennifer Oyler-Gagne (Steven) and great aunt of Owen and Molly and cousin of John, Mark and Paul Hord.
Mary-Lou was an employee of the former Toronto Board of Education for 32 years as secretary of the music department.
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CZABAN, Andrew Czaban - Passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021 in his 97th year.
Born on December 12, 1924 in the Lemko town of Reped, Ukraine.
Beloved husband to the late Leona Smeretsky Czaban.
Loving father to Stephen (Diane).
Cherished grandfather to Nicholas (Larissa), great grandfather to Mason and Landon.
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DRAGONETTI, Marisa - With deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, mother and spouse, Marisa, on January 7, 2021.
Daughter to Giuseppe and Emma Trezzi.
Spouse to Marco Dragonetti.
Cherished son to Massimo and Vanessa.
Always rmembered by her sister Serah Trezzi Di Fonzo (Mario Di Fonzo), and brother Peter (Linda Jackson).
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DAKE, Naomi Louise (Lownsbrough) - Passed away January 7, 2021 at Toronto General Hospital.
Naomi lived in Toronto almost 96 years, attending Bishop Strachan School and working at TD Bank before meeting her beloved husband, Maarten Dake (predeceased 2013). They enjoyed 57 wonderful years, hosting friends and family, travelling, and socializing at the RCYC.
Naomi volunteered many years at Hospital for Sick Children and St Clements Church. She enjoyed golf, bridge, opera and reading Globe & Mail until last day, but she loved dining with her friends and family the most.
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MILLARD, Arlene Jane JANE (nee CAUDLE) - It is with heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Arlene Jane Millard on January 7, 2021 in her 82nd year, in Orillia, Ontario.
Born on April 5, 1939 to Omery and Kathleen Caudle and raised in Midland, Ontario.
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MILLER, Barbara Anne (nee HAWKINS) - Passed on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Centenary Hospital at the age of 69.
Barbara is survived by her husband Larry Miller and her siblings Michael, Maureen (Michael Grimes), Jane (Doug Mullaly), Peter, Stephen (Elaine Hawkins), Paul (Margaret Ann Hawkins), Theresa (Dave Smith).
Barbara was a loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews.
She was born on July 20, 1951, the eldest daughter to Frances and Frank Hawkins with whom she is now reunited.
Barbara's devout faith gave her comfort and strength throughout her life.
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WRIGHT, John Michael - May 24, 1961 - January 7, 2021
It is with extraordinarily heavy hearts we share the loss of a deeply loved and respected man, John Michael Wright.
John passed away peacefully in hospital on January 7, 2021, aged 59, with his wife Beth and son Matthew holding his hands.
John's passing was brutally swift and unexpected resulting from a lung infection igniting a previously dormant lung condition (not related to COVID-19).
John was predeceased by his parents William Thomas Wright, and Eileen Wright.
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YOUNG, Michael Barry - May 27, 1940 - January 7, 2021
On January 7, 2021, Michael Barry Young, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 80.
Born on May 27, 1940, Barry grew up in the Kingsway area of Toronto.
He attended the University of Toronto and began a career in Dentistry with a practice in the Streetsville community of Mississauga for over 30 years.
Barry is predeceased by his wife and best friend Carole Lee Young.
They were married for 50 years and enjoyed family, friends, travel, and cottaging throughout.
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AUCOIN, Ervin - Ervin passed January 7, 2021 at the age of 82 in Woburn, MA, USA.
He leaves behind loving wife Gloria of 52 years, amazing son Joe (Dax) and siblings, all in Ontario.
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BATTISTA, Bambina - Peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the age of 79.
Dearly beloved wife of Domenico. Loving mother of Phil and his wife Laura, and Nick.
Cherished Nonna of Samuel, Esther and Domenic. Dear sister of John Faienza and his wife Sara.
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BUTLER, Harold Robert - (January 29, 1927 – January 6, 2021) - We cherish the memory of a great man.
Dearly loved by his wife Dorothy; his beloved daughters Brynn Green (Joe) and Mary Butler-Gretton (John); his grandchildren Aaron (Stephanie), Kyle (Robin), Travis (Kirsten), Dylan (Pamela), Paula (Emmett), Charlie (Hannah) and Will (Ryann); his great grandchildren Addison, Aiden, Avy, Aera and Freddie; Dorothy’s daughter Jill Weir-McLean (Bob) and their children and grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Helen McEwen (Mendal, deceased).
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MANDIC, Boris - (1980 - 2021) - Boris Mandic, or Boki as his wife Valentina called him, passed away suddenly in Kleinburg, Ontario, on January 6, 2021.
Boris was born on April 28, 1980 in Sibenik, Croatia, and spent most of his childhood in the town of Djevrske prior to immigrating to Canada with his family in 1997.
How many times have we heard the saying “Live your life to the fullest" - however it’s a question of whether most of us do? There is no question that Boris did truly live life on his own terms.
A loving husband to Valentina, a caring and attentive father to Jakov-Gabriel and Angelina, and stepfather to Sasha and Nastia. He was an adoring son to Veljko and Dusanka, and a loyal friend to many.
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VIERNES, Gregorio Chan - Gregorio Chan Viernes was born on September 13, 1936 in Aparri, Philippines and passed away on January 6, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 84 years.
Predeceased by his beloved parents, Rosario and Antonia.
Loving brother of the late Meliton Sr. (Filomena), the late Rustico (the late Delia), the late Castor Sr. (Lina), Eugenia, Rosalinda (the late Leolindo Sr.), Macrina (the late Rufino), Clemente (Amelia), and the late Angelo (Natividad).
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SYRETTE, Annette 'Trudy' - In loving memory of Annette “Trudy” Syrette, born August 12, 1949, who passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in hospital on January 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her ex-spouse and close friend William Syrette. Loving mother to Tracy Syrette (Ron) and Donna Syrette (Richard). Cherished grandmother to Shailyn Syrette (Jesse), Tyler Syrette, and Kale MacLellan. Devoted great-grandmother to Alaiya and Reina Syrette-Kardos.
Annette was born in Wiarton, Ontario and grew up on Cape Croker Reserve. She leaves behind many extended family members and friends who continue to live on or who are a part of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Band in Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario. She became a resident of Toronto for the last 51 years.
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WIDDRINGTON, David ‘Michael’ Tinling - It is with great sadness, we grieve the sudden passing of Mike Widdrington, at the age of 84 on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket.
Loving son of the late Marjorie McDonald, Gerard Widdrington, and brother Peter Widdrington. He leaves behind his best friend & pet, ‘Joey’ who provided endless affection and inseparable companionship.
Beloved father of Stephen (Joanne Dobson), Cheryl (Bill Bowen) and Michael (Lara Sigurdson). Proud Poppa to his grandchildren Michael Peter (Gabby), Andrew (Amber), Christopher (Tabitha), Zachary, Kelsey, Kyle, Spencer, Skylar and Cooper. Great-grandfather to Paisley, Caleb and Liam. Loving Uncle to Lucinda and Stacy (Bill Belgue).
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