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ALI, Mohamed - It is with profound sadness that we announce the January 8, 2021, death of Mohamed Ali at age of 75.
Born in Hargeisa, Somalia, Mohamed travelled the world and chose Canada as the country where he wanted to live.
He emigrated to Canada in 1980 and soon became a very proud Canadian.
He was a proud and dedicated housekeeper at Toronto General Hospital and retired after 25 years of employment.
A loving husband of 37 years to wife Valarie (Bush) Ali and also survived by his sister-in-laws, Crystal (Sherman) Sparks and Kimberly Bush.
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BATE, Ernest - June 18, 1933 – January 8, 2021
In his 88th year, peacefully, at his longtime home on East Street in Goderich, surrounded by his loving family, at 12:45 p.m.
Ernest found much joy in his life pursuits, from contributing to his family's coal business in his youth, to driving taxi in the GTA as a young man, to farming in the Walkerton area, and finally retirement in Goderich where he established active roles in the community through volunteer work and church life.
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GERRY, Robert (Bob) - Passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 8, 2020, just weeks after his 90th birthday.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Audrey (nee Hart), his daughters Karen (Rob) and Dawn (Paul), and grandchildren Emma, Elisabeth, Hanna and Harrison.
A graduate of Western, Bob enjoyed his years working in the paperboard industry, retiring in 1996 as VP and GM at Dover Industries, Bondware Division.
Bob will be remembered for his integrity, positive attitude, kindness, and love of sports – he enjoyed nothing more than a Sunday afternoon watching football!
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GIBSON, Robert Perry Rob (Gibby) - Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021.
He leaves behind his sisters, Jane (Doug) MacArthur and Claire Gibson, his niece, Claire (Billy) MacArthur and nephews, John MacArthur, Joe MacArthur and Chris Terebessy.
Rob was a Toronto guy who delivered the Toronto Star, delivered your mail, served with the Big Brothers.
As a youth, was Captain of his local hockey and baseball teams, an avid golfer and keenly interested in politics.
He lived for his Toronto sports teams and was an all-around community guy.
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MATSON, Rev. Howard Kenneth - At Amica City Centre (Mississauga) on Friday, January 8, 2021.
Predeceased in August 2010 by Doris (Cathcart), his devoted wife of 60 years.
Much loved and loving father of Paul (Carole), Peter (Margherita), Philip, and Trish (Lawrence); adored "Poppa" to Ryan (Karen), Daniel (Atsuko), Andrea (Jerry), Shawn (Holly), Colin and Braeden; great-Poppa to Jace and Addison, Ellie, Mia and Anthony, and Dylan.
Howard and his twin brother, Harry, were born on a Schomberg, Ontario farm, May 10, 1924, the youngest of 5 boys.
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O'DONNELL, Bryan John - In Loving Memory of Bryan John O'Donnell Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021.
Beloved son of Deke and Joan O'Donnell.
Loving father to Jake Brunetti. Adored by his sisters and families, Cindy Piper, Debbie Kusturin (David), Sheri Piper (Doug Collins), Elisa Schupp (Peter).
His strength and wit will be missed by all of his nieces and nephews, Trevor, Lauren and Derek MacLean, Jennifer Soni (Rohit), Melanie Churchill (Daniel), Tim Pogson, Victoria and John Kusturin, and Kathleen Schupp.
Loved by all, including his many, many cousins.
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RUSHBROOK, James Sidney - November 8, 1934 - January 8, 2021
James Sidney Rushbrook passed away after a long journey with Parkinson's Disease.
Predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Patricia, and his sister Beverly, and survived by his children Stephen, Jamie (Steve), Laurie (Dino) and Sandra (Rob) and his grandchildren Milena, Theo, Marcus, Luca and James.
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BARNES, Dr. Patrick Theophilus - June 15, 1941 - January 8, 2021
Dr. Patrick Theophilus Barnes (retired) passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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ROBERTS, Patrick Thomas Hugh - July 31, 1951 - January 8, 2021 - We are sad to announce the death of Patrick Roberts.
He is survived by two daughters, Maddie (JD), and Vanessa (Kenyon), three sons, Michael, Patrick and Martin (Solataire), seven grandchildren and four "step-grands".
He is also survived by five sisters, Madge(Moe), Rachel (Brian), Angela, Tara (Brad), and Meredith (Patrick), and four brothers, David (Carol Ann), Martin, John, and Robert (Lisa) and Bob, his step-Dad.
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GROSSMAN, Samee-Lee - With profound sadness we announce the passing of Samee-Lee, on January 8, 2021 at Toronto General Hospital.
Beloved mother of Aaron Leighton and Jamie Simpson.
Predeceased by her parents Harry and Shirley Grossman.
Samee was a loving and devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched.
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SO, Pamela Yee-Sheung - A Lifetime Educator, Beloved Sister, Aunt and Friend It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Pamela Yee-Sheung So on January 8, 2021 in Markham, Ontario.
Pamela, with her life-long best friend, Winnie Chan, at her side left us peacefully at the age of 84.
Born in Hong Kong, Pamela graduated the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor's in Education and attained a Master's in Linguistics at the University of Leeds, England.
She taught at the Queen Elizabeth and Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary Schools prior to embarking on a career in teaching the educators of tomorrow at the Northcote College of Education and the Sir Robert Black College of Education.
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McLEROY, Robert - Passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 8, 2021, at the age of 94.
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy.
Cherished stepfather to Patricia (Norm Ritcey).
Proud grandfather to Heather, Bryan, Carrie and Darlene.
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GRANDLOUIS, Esther Margaret - In loving memory of Esther Margaret Grandlouis a resident of Toronto, Ontario, passed away on Thursday, January 7th, 2021 at the age of 50 years.
Esther was born in Toronto on May 5, 1970.
The daughter of Helen (Collins) Grandlouis and the late Clarence Grandlouis.
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MAINELLA, Liberato Antonio 'Tony' - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Liberato Antonio Mainella on January 7, 2021, having recently completed his 82nd trip around the sun.
Loving husband of Carmela and beloved father of son Jeffrey and his wife Daphne, and daughter Diana Parker and her husband Collin. Proud grandfather of Justin, Victoria, and Nicole Parker, Jeremy and Adam Mainella.
Adored son of the late Carmine, he is survived by his loving mother Domenica and siblings Dominic and wife Christina, Michael (Mike), Salvatore (Sam) and wife Antonia, Lena, and Maria (Mary).
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MAIZE, Enid Noreen - Passed away at The Willows Estate Nursing Home in Aurora, Ontario due to complications from heart and lung disease and COVID-19 on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 86 years of age.
Beloved mother of Neil (Deborah), Janet (Peter), Valerie (Joel), Michael, and Katherine. Very proud grandmother of Rhiannon (Sam), Gordon, Louise, and Roy.
Enid is also survived by her brother Neil (Carol) and is predeceased by brother Eric (Sheila) and sister (Trixie). Enid was the dear daughter of William Thomas and Hazel Augustine Maize.
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VIGLIOTTA, Ermelinda Giuditta (nee Moccia) - (1930 - 2021) - Ermelinda Giuditta Vigliotta (nee Moccia) passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Loving Wife of 66 years to Marino (best friend for 79 years).
Generous and selfless Mom to Joe (Tilly), John (Trish), and Maryann (Doug). Adoring Grandmother to Jennifer (Joe), Martina, and the late Christopher. Doting Great Grandmother to Christopher Joseph Vigliotta and Damian Gallipeau.
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HAMLETT, May Audrey (nee Burrows) - May Hamlett (nee Burrows) died peacefully at the age of 100 in Gibsons, BC on January 7, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Leonard Hamlett. Dear mother of Phyllis Hamlett (Gibsons, BC), Terry William and Gordon Hamlett (Diane).
Loving grandmother of David William (Nalya Jessamy), Nicole Hamlett and Daniel Hamlett (Kelly). Great grandmother to Lucia May, Marcel, Parker and Maya. May was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
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CARUSO, Carmela - It is with the heaviest of hearts and deepest sorrow that my family shares with you the passing of our beloved mother, Carmela Caruso, who passed away this morning, January 7, 2021.
Our mom was an amazing human being.
She will be remembered as a daughter, devoted wife to our late father, Giovanni, loving mother to Josie (Pasquale), Maria (Lance), and Linda (Mario). Proud Nonna (grandmother) to Evan, Lucas, Sabrina (Michael), and Samson whom she loved unconditionally.
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MacDONALD, John 'Jack' - (1940 - 2021) -The family of Jack MacDonald sadly announces his passing on January 7, 2021 at Lakeridge Hospital in Oshawa, Ontario.
Jack was born in 1940 in Nakina, Ontario to Kenneth Robert and Hilda Sigridur (Eggertsdottir) MacDonald.
Growing up in a small town in Northern Ontario, Jack learned to love the outdoors and formed many friendships that continued during his entire life.
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FLEMING, Dorothy - Peacefully passed away on January 7th, 2021 at the age of 99 surrounded by family.
Beloved wife of the late Robert Fleming. Loving mother of Susan and the late Robert “Bob” Fleming.
Cherished grandmother of Iain (Alicia), LeighAnne (Don), and Robert (Jessica). Dorothy was blessed with six great-grandchildren Lauren, Elizabeth, Noal, Carter, Jasmine, and Sebastian.
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GROZDANOVSKA, Jevrosima Rosa - Jevrosima Rosa Grozdanovska was born on January 28, 1938 in Suvodol, Macedonia and passed away on January 7, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 82 years.
Jevrosima was predeceased by her beloved husband Blagoja.
She is the loving Mother of Linda (Aurelio), Patsy (Gary), and Zaklina (Peter).
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SLINGERLAND, Shirley (nee Fallis) - Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Shirley Slingerland (nee Fallis) of Bradford, in her 84th year.
Beloved wife of the late Gerrit “Gerry” Slingerland.
Loving mom of Susan Slingerland, David Slingerland and Linda (John) Kearns.
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WALLACH, Sara - Sara Wallach, who at 87 years of age, left us too soon, on January 7, 2021.
She will now be with her beloved husband, Menachem Wallach.
Her children, Benny & Olga, Yonah & Jerry, Mark & Natalie and Sharyn, her grandchildren, Yishai & Andrea, Orlee & Asi, Leemor, Lori, Adam, Aaron, Miriam, Daniel and Lea, David and Erin, Shane, Carly and Jordyn, her great-grandchildren Jake, Zack, Eli, Hili, Atai, Maayan, Aidan, Calloway, and Eliana all adored her and are devastated at the loss of their mom and Savta.
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COLETTA, Agrippina - God called Agrippina Coletta peacefully on Thursday, January 7th, 2021 at the age of 91.
She will be reunited in Heaven with her loving husband Corrado, her beloved parents Giovanna DeLuca and Balduino Rossi, her dear brother Nicola, her dear sister Andina and her two dogs Buddy 1 and Buddy 2.
Agrippina will be forever cherished by her four sons: John (the Late Nadia), Bruno, Frank (Antoinette), and Paul (Laurie).
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LEFEBVRE, Doris - Doris Fransis Lefebvre peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 91 years of age.
Loving wife of late Armand Wilson Lefebvre and mother of Suzanne Christine (Ian) Allison and John Armand Lefebvre. Proud grandma of Megan (John) and Tyler. Cherished great grandma of Abigail.
Predeceased by her sister Joy Jeffery and her brother Mervin Beetham. Doris will be missed by her longtime partner of 16 years Fritz Muehlheim.
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KRESTELL, Morton Barry - Peacefully, on Thursday January 7, 2021.
Morton Barry Krestell, beloved husband of Irene Krestell. Father of Michael Krestell (Elana) Stacey Krestell (Andy) Stuart Krestell, and Steven Reinharz (Amanda).
Grandfather of Sarah, Daniel and Matthew Krestell, Peri and Emma Goodman, Jeffrey and Samantha Reinharz. Brother of Shelley Goldstein (Norman).
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