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MULLEN, Bernice Leona - May 4, 1934 - December 23, 2020
It is with broken hearts that the family of Bernice "Booty" Leona Mullen announce her peaceful passing on December 23, 2020 at Margaret Bahen Hospice at the age of 86.
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POLLEY, William Stanley - William Stanley Polley of Listowel, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Freeport Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario, on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in his 88th year.
Husband of Joan (Scott) Polley for 64 years.
Father of Lorraine and Blair Burns of Listowel, Glenn and Diane Polley of Pickering, Bryan and Fiona Polley of Brampton, and Dean and Diane Polley of Ajax.
Proud Papa to 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
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FILODORO, Artemia (Gironda) - Born: August 26, 1926. San Vito, Sullo Ionio, Catanzaro, Italy. Died: December 23, 2020. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 with her children by her side.
Artemia, beloved wife of the late Vito.
Loving mother of the late Rosalba (Paul), Giancarlo (Edda) and Liliana (Benny).
“Nonna” to her grandchildren: Antonella (Steve), Belinda (Mike), Matthew (Nicole), Daniella (Matt), Alessandro and Luca; her great-grandchildren: Olivia, Mia, Liam, Tea, Dana and Colin.
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CONNOR, Margaret (Peggy) - Passed away at Woodhaven Long Term Care on December 23, 2020.
Born January 6, 1927 to Margaret and Edward Connor as their first child and last surviving sibling of Brigid, Edna, John, Edward, Mary, Hugh, and Annie.
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LIGHT, Susan (nee CAMERON) - Born 1923 in Tientsin (now Tianjin), China.
Died December 23, 2020, peacefully at her home in Brampton.
Daughter to John Cameron and Constance Craig.
Predeceased by her brothers John, Alexander (Sandy), Robert and Malcolm, and former husband Julien (Jules) Lalumiere (Light). Loving mother to Andrew, Juliana (James) Harrison, Louis (Brenda) and grandmother to Celeste, Craig and Yvonne.
Susan was a dedicated Grade One Teacher and led an adventurous life in her youth.
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MATSELL, Harvey James - June 20, 1944 - December 23, 2020
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Harvey's passing on December 23, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer and dementia.
His loving and long term partner Cathy Gordon was by his side.
In addition to Cathy, Harvey is survived by his sons Nick (Gwen) and Tim (Katherine McCarthy), four grandchildren (Nolan, Evan, Maeve, and Clark), his brother Geoff (Sandra) Matsell, along with step-children Lesley and Andrew Geisler and extended family and friends in Canada and Wales.
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BROWN, Russell Harold Charles – At Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the age of 84 years.
Beloved husband of the late Judith Ann.
Dear father of Marion (Beverley), Joyce (Mark), Harold, John (Venus), Ronald, and Jody (late Terry).
Dear grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
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FRANCIS, Joyce 'Sister Shirley' - Peacefully, on December 23, 2020 in her 80th year.
Beloved sister of Veronica (Checkley), Rose (Don), Winston and Juanita.
Sister Shirley will also be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, her church family, and her many friends, extended family, and all those who considered her to be an honorary mother and grandmother.
Her kindness and caring will be missed, and her ability to always put others' needs before her own will be always be remembered. She truly was a caregiver to everyone.
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DELANY, Sean Michael - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sean Michael Delany of Mississauga, on December 23, 2020, at the age of 41.
Dearly beloved Husband of Taryn Sullivan, who has truly been a gift to us during this time.
Treasured son of Glenn and Sandra, son-in-law of George and Liz (Murray) Sullivan.
Deeply missed by his loving brother Ryan (Lisa) Delany and niece Layla. He will be sadly missed by his Aunts and Uncles, Warren (Sue) and Kevin (Dorcas), Tom (Bonnie), John (Terry), Guy (Linda) and his Cousins Maggie and Hannah, Leanne (Craig), Trevor (Deb) , Brenna (Shawn) , Sara (Jason), Edgar (Katie) and Andrew (Jackie).
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HAMILTON, David Hughes - David Hughes Hamilton passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario.
David, age 89, was the beloved husband of the late Ellen "Ella" Close (nee Curry), father of Patricia Allain (Guy), Lesley McGregor (Duncan), Karen Hamilton, David Hamilton (Teresa), Diane Ellison (Bill), and Elaine Oades (Mike).
Grandfather of Caitlin (Jeff) and Phillip; Calumn (Maria), Alanna (Dave), and Graham; Hilary (Sean) and Sandy; David (Julia), Nicholas, and Dana; Jeremy (Amy), Sean (Brooke), and Jack; Charlotte, Elora, and William.
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McKENZIE, Lorraine (nee CREASY) - With heavy hearts the family of Lorraine McKenzie, 90, of Toronto, announce her passing on Wednesday, December 23rd, in Toronto at the Michael Garron Hospital.
Beloved wife of Roy Sandford McKenzie (deceased 2000) for 49 years.
Loved by her five children Jim (Avis), Diane (Karl), John (Susan), Douglas (Dianne) and Ian as well as dearest family friends Paulette and Sandy.
Cherished Grandma to eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Sister of Kathy Tibbits (Harold), Iris Morgan (Creasy, deceased 2019) and Cam (deceased 2014).
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WILSON, Robert (Bob) - June 3, 1953 - December 23, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Bob's sudden passing on December 23rd.
A devoted son to Joyce and Charlie, brother to Shelly, husband to Lisa and stepfather to Martine's children Jeremy and Ashley.
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SAMIS, Katherine Elizabeth - At home on December 23, 2020, at 88 years of age.
Katherine, dearly beloved daughter of Dr. T. Tweed and Kathleen A. Samis, who pre-deceased her.
Dearest sister of the late Carolyn Jane (Dr. Robert L.) Smith and the late Dr. William D. (Jane) Samis.
Katherine, who was fondly known as Kitty, was a much loved and generous Aunt to Frank (Grace), David (Christina), Kathy, Rob (Sarah), Jim (Kim), John, Chris (Nicole) and Karyn (Jonathan).
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MINSKIY, Gennady Sergeyvich - Born in Russia on June 16, 1939
Lived a long, bright life. Loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends. Loved science and technology. Always researched and discovered new things, constantly learning.
He was never aging, just getting more mature. Had health strong enough to live to be 100 and beyond.
Passed away on December 22, 2020 very unexpectedly due to gastric cancer.
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ANTROBUS, James 'Jim' - (April 11, 1929 - December 22, 2020) - After a short but courageous battle with cancer, it is with such sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Jim at the age of 91.
He will be so missed by his daughter Susan (Jim), sons Gary and Ian (Laura), stepdaughter Carole (Barry), and his grandchildren Shannon, Kevin, Danielle, Matthew, Joshua, Madeline, Debbie and Steve and great grandchildren Braiden, Ethan, Sophie, Katie, Peter, Morgan and Griffin.
He was predeceased by his parents, and his beloved wife Frances (2005).
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QUIGLEY, Margaret Diane - The family of Margaret Quigley is sad to announce her passing on December 22, 2020 at the age of 80, at home surrounded by family.
Marg was married to Jack for 57 years before his death in 2017. She was a much-loved mom to Gale (Paul) and Doug, “Granny” to Aimee and sister to Pat Drew.
Margaret grew up in Toronto and attended Riverdale Collegiate. She worked at Excelsior Life for a number of years before staying home to raise her children. She was also a special foster mom to many others through the years.
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MAAN, Antoon - Antoon Maan, age 90, passed from this life to the next on December 22, 2020 at Faith Manor in Brampton.
Born to parents Anthonia Van Egtelt and Antoon Maan Sr. on June 19, 1930 in Schiedam, Netherlands, Dad was one of 7 children. He married Elsje Bijloo in May 1954 and they immigrated to Kingston, Canada, later that same year.
After more than 50 years in Kingston, Mom and Dad moved in 2007 to Holland Christian Homes in Brampton and enjoyed their apartment in Hope Tower. They were married for 65 years when Mom died only 7 months ago in May.
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FRASER, Joseph Alphonsus - Passed away on December 22, 2020.
Joseph Alphonsus Fraser beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend arrived into the arms of a loving mother in the coal mining town of New Waterford, Nova Scotia in 1936.
Joseph was the second of nine siblings whom he often shared loving stories of when they were growing up, The family was not financially rich - only rich in love, and there was a little opportunity for education. Joseph ended up working in the coal mines and later moved to Ontario working in the Uranium mines.
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MATTUCCI, Maria (nee Orlando) - Maria Mattucci, nee Orlando, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hawthorn Woods Care Community, in Brampton.
Her children could not be with her, but she was in the loving care of the dedicated staff, in the home she had known for 8 years.
It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to our beloved mother. Maria was the loving mother of Salvatore Giresi (Joanne), Giuseppe Giresi ( Caroline), Tony Giresi (Julie), Connie Mattucci (Paul) and John Mattucci (Soniya), and sister-in law to Antonio Mattucci (Ivana).
She was predeceased by her adoring husband Nicola Mattucci, and her siblings Giuseppina, Paolina, Grazia, Angela and Vincenzo (Nina).
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BARTLETT, Laurene Ruth Evelyn (nee Richardson) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Laurene Ruth Evelyn Bartlett (nee Richardson) in her 71st year on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
Beloved mother of Dannielle (Simon), Jason (Janet), Ryann (Rick), Schyler (Athan), and Aubrie (Justin). Adored grandmother (referred to as Queen Laurene) of Kaila, Bronwyn, AJ, Rylie, Jillian and Tristan.
Dear sister of Buddy (deceased), George (Norma) and Syd (Debbie). Loving daughter of predeceased parents Ruth and Arthur Richardson.
Laurene Bartlett was nothing short of a fighter. She survived breast cancer, and a blood disease, before succumbing to a rare lung disease and a heart attack, while awaiting a lung transplant to help her carry forward.
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WILLIAMS, Rita - Rita Williams passed away peacefully on December 22, 2020 at Sunnybrook Hospital at age 86.
Loving mother of Gregory and Sylvia Shelly.
Cherished grandmother of Adrian, Lianne and Kevon. Adorable great grandmother of Seth.
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GOLDHAR, Bernice – On Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at North York General Hospital.
Bernice Goldhar, beloved wife of the late Max. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sandy and Myron Hambourg, Marsha and Keith Cohn, Rochelle and Larry Cohn, and Melanie and the late Jerry Goldhar.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Thelma and Morris Chapnick, Ruthie and Norman Slutsky, and Willie Chudnowsky.
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SPEARS, William 'Bill' - Passed away suddenly at Mackenzie Health on December 22, 2020 in his 70th year, Bill Spears of Stouffville.
Cherished husband of Dr. Pamela Cooper, and loving and proud step-father to Christopher and Stephen Cooper.
Predeceased by his brother Fraser. Left with fond memories are sister Jetta Leach, his nieces and nephews, and their families in Scotland and England.
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SHAPIRO, Joe - On Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Sunnybrook Veteran's Centre.
Peacefully, after a truly wonderful life.
Joe Shapiro beloved husband of Shirley Shapiro.
Loving father and father-in-law of Neil and Dee, and Michael and Debbie.
Dear brother of Bernie and the late Freda Bernstein, Hilda Caplan, and Lou Shapiro.
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SCOPELLITI, Rocco - With sadness, we announce the passing of Rocco at home surrounded by his family on December 22, 2020 at the age of 85.
Cherished husband for 44 years to Angela.
Proud and beloved father of Fortunata (Vince Racco), Antonia, and Francesca.
Predeceased by his siblings, parents and parents in law, Rocco is survived by his sister-in-law Maria Scopelliti.
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MANDEL, Lawrence H. - With heartfelt sorrow, the family of Lawrence Mandel, Q.C. announce his peaceful passing on December 22, 2020, at North York General Hospital.
Lawrence will be greatly missed by his dear wife of 53 years, Marjorie Mandel, his children Sloan and Carrie Mandel, his daughter-in-law Wendy Moore Mandel, his much-loved brother Dr. Sidney Mandel and sister-in-law, Mary Mandel, his grandchildren Carter Mandel, Raquel Mandel, Jolie Goldstein, Fynne Goldstein and Zachery Johns.
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