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HODGINS, Richard Alan - On December 20, 2020, in his 102 year, Dad departed this life to be reunited with his bride of 70 years Muriel (nee Sweeney), daughter Donna and granddaughter Ashley.
Left to mourn Dad's passing are his children Rick (Karen), Joy (Steve), Cheryl (Keith), and Tom (Sandy).
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TIKKANEN, Paul Eino - 1931 - 2020 It is with broken hearts that Kaarina (Karin) and Leila announce the passing of their loving father, Paul Eino Tikkanen, in his 90th year, on December 20, 2020 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket.
From his roots growing up in Beaver Lake, Paul moved to Sudbury in his late teens, where he met and married the love of his life, Vi (predeceased).
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McNEIL, Clare Agnes (nee KENNEDY) - It is with great sadness that the McNeil family announces the passing of Clare McNeil (Kennedy) on December 20, 2020, at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, surrounded by the family that she loved.
Clare was 87 years.
Clare was predeceased by her husband, John McNeil, in 2008.
She was the devoted and loving mother of Joan McNeil, Ken McNeil and his wife Maureen.
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GALEAZZA, Giovanni - With sadness, we announce the passing of Giovanni on December 20, 2020 at the age of 90.
Cherished husband for 64 years to Nelida.
Beloved father of Aldo (Marguerite Anne Moynihan), and Tania (John Folino).
Proud nonno of Julia and Luca.
Predeceased by his siblings Crescenzo (Sara) and Maria (Antonio Di Federico, predeceased).
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VARCOE, Michael Peter - (March 18th, 1937 – December 19th, 2020) - Sadly, Michael passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre.
He is survived by his wife, Beverley and his daughters and granddaughters: Elizabeth (Mike & Stella) and Laura (Ryan & Esme).
He loved his family most of all but his granddaughters were the light of his life. He was fondly known as Popee.
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BOUDREAU, Rev. Sheila - (August 14, 1958 - December 19, 2020)
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sheila Frances Boudreau on December 19, 2020.
Over several years she had tough battles with many illnesses and their complications. Her faith gave her courage, strength and some calm during her difficult times.
Now she is at peace and joins her mom, Frances Boudreau (nee Lindsay) and her dad, Gordon Boudreau and all those who went before her.
She will be greatly missed by her brothers and sisters and their spouses: Denise Chong (Andrew), Lew (Brigitta), Gordon (Anna), Marion Little (Kevin).
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STEVENS, Lundon David - Passed away on December 19th, 2020 at the age of 32 years.
Lundon will be lovingly remembered by his mother Laura, his brother Tre, and his family & friends.
He will always be remembered for his kind heart and easy smile. He loved to skateboard and play his guitar.
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ROSS, June Evelyn - Our beloved MOM, June Evelyn Ross (Benns) aged 88 passed away peacefully On December 19th, 2020 at Kensington Gardens in Toronto. Mom put up a long fight with her 10+ year battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was the loving wife of the late George A. Ross and they are now reunited.
She was the most loving and devoted MOM to Sharon & Tom. Her two grandchildren were the sparkle in her eye and who she loved “tons”, Daniel and Chris you meant the world to your Nama.
She was the last member of her siblings as her sister Loretta Clark & brother Tom Benns are both deceased.
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MOLKENTHIN, Ernst - Passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020 at the age of 89.
Proud father to his two children Kristian and Ida Molkenthin.
Cherished Opa to Robert, Nicole & Kristina and Great Opa to Jaxon and Beau.
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ZIMA, Susan (nee Marko) - Peacefully passed away at Bradford Valley Care Community on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Susan Zima (nee Marko) of Bradford at 91 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Paul Zima.
Loving mother of late Paul Jr., Susanne Burlton (Louis Szucs), late Shirley McIlroy and late Michael. Proud grandma of Randolph (Michelle) Burlton, Wendy (Chris) Bertelsen and Melanie McIlroy (Matt).
Dear sister of late Anne (late Andrew) Stefanides.
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THOMPSON, Nadine (nee Swackhamer) - (1937 - 2020) - Nadine Thompson (nee Swackhamer) passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020, after a long, full life.
Although she could not have family by her side, she had a group video call with loved ones the day before she passed. She held on, just long enough, to see the faces of her family together once more.
Nadine was born and raised in Hamilton, where she grew up with her parents and her younger sister Joyce. As a young woman, she moved to Brampton to start her teaching career. Shortly after, she met her future husband Jim, while he was coaching the local hockey team that several of her students played for.
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BROWN, Gladys Mildred - (November 18, 1925 - December 19, 2020)
Passed away December 19th, 2020 in her 95th year.
Mother to Bill and his wife Sally. Predeceased by her husband Joseph Wilfred and son Robert Michael (Bobby).
Grandmother to Christine Thwaites and husband Terrance and to Heather Szocs and her husband Aron. Great grandmother to Escher, Charlotte and Christian.
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WATSON, Alexander Charles - Alexander Charles Watson passed away peacefully on December 19th, 2020 at Rouge Valley Extendicare at the age of 93.
Predeceased by his wife Mildred, survived by his daughter Marion, son David and son-in-law Joe.
Loving grandfather to Kaitlyn and Brandon.
Alex was a proud longtime employee of the Southam Printing Co. on Weston Rd. until his retirement.
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LEAVENS, Gerald - On Saturday, December 19, 2020. After a valiant struggle with illness, we are profoundly saddened to announce the passing of Gerry.
Beloved husband of Brenda.
Loving father and father-in-law of Ed and Lisa Leavens, and Andrea and Les Wynn.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of Alan and Trish.
Devoted grandfather of Josh, Daniel, Matthew, Samantha, Jordyn, Jillian, and Allie.
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BELL, Alexander Forbes - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Amica Swan Lake at the age of 91.
Beloved husband and best friend for 69 years of Jean Bell (née Balmer).
He will be sadly missed but always remembered by his daughter Susan (George Lumsden) and his son Steven.
He was the loving Gramps to Jaime Lumsden (Vanessa), Jesse Lumsden (Hayley) & Lindsey Lumsden (JP); Bumps to Stephanie Bell & Corey Bell; and Great-Gramps to Lucy, Josie, Harrison, Betty, & Lottie Lumsden.
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GRILLS, Gordon Carmen - April 28, 1928 - December 19, 2020 - Died peacefully at home after a brief illness in his 93rd year.
Husband of the late Eileen (nee Honeysett).
Father of Matthew and Jocelyn (Don). Grandpa of Marshall and Damon, Griffin (Hannah) and Brodie.
Born in Belleville, Ontario and grew up on a farm. Attended Queen's University (B.A.) and University of Toronto (M.S.W.). Social Worker with the Scarborough Board of Education.
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KERNERMAN, Edward - On Saturday, December 19, 2020.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of Hyla and Paul Okorofsky, and the late Robert Kernerman.
Devoted uncle of Josh and Carolyn, Brett and Jamie, Julie, and the late Cheryl Okorofsky.
Caring great uncle of Nate, Eli, Lucas, and Liam.
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KLEIN, Michael - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather Michael Klein, surrounded by his loving children on December 19, 2020, 19 days before his 91st birthday.
Mike was the firstborn of four children. He grew up with two brothers and a sister in a small town in Czechoslovakia, near the Hungarian border.
During the war, he and his family were able to avoid capture for some time before being taken to Auschwitz. Mike was the only survivor from his family and at 15 years of age, was sent to live in England after liberation.
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SCALA, Salvatore 'Sam' - Died peacefully on December 19, 2020 at Markham Stouffville Hospital in Markham, Ontario at the age of 71.
He was born on February 8, 1949 in Rosolini, Sicily.
Sam is survived by his loving wife Paula and his children Frank (Vera), Cory, and Sal (Carol).
He will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Nicolas, Victoria, Isabella, Matthew, and Abigail.
Sam is preceded by siblings Francesca, Carmela, and Giuseppe.
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RICHARDS, Brenda - Died peacefully, at Kensington Gardens in Toronto on December 19, 2020 at the age of 93.
Predeceased in 1997 by her loving husband and best friend Alfred.
Beloved mother to Arthur, Howard (Ammy) and Leah (Brian).
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CHIOVITTI, Ronald 'Ronnie' - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ronnie on December 19, 2020.
Ronnie was the beloved son of the late Samuel and Connie (Mainelli) Chiovitti.
Beloved husband of Sandy and proud father of Samuel (Heidi) and Christopher (Iva).
Adored Papa of Summer, Kylie and Charlotte and cherished nephew of Camille Mainelli.
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DIBIASE, Concetta - Peacefully and angelically, God called Concetta home to His Heavenly Kingdom on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the age of 85.
Concetta will always be remembered and missed by her loving husband, Pasquale of 63 years.
She will forever be the cherished mother of her children Lina (Tony Varriano), Peter (Luisa DiBiase) and Mary (Ralph Petrungaro) and the Guardian Angel and proud Nonna of Alexia and Brenda.
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GRAY, Bruce William - (March 23, 1940 - December 19, 2020)
Passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020, at the age of 80, after a lengthy illness.
Beloved husband to Carol (nee Neale) for 54 years. Proud father of Brian (Kathryn) and Kevin (Wendy) and dear brother of his twin, Ronald (Carol) and David (Monika).
Predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Gray.
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HOPKINS, Roy Wesley - Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre with his family by his side, on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the age of 96 years.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Lorraine (2016), loving father of Cheryl Wetmore (Ian), Jeff (Wendy) and Mark (Dee).
Adored grandfather of Lindsay, Michelle, Jackolin, Krista, Dalton and Jaycelyn.
Retired from the City of Toronto in 1986 after 42 years of service.
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SHERLOCK, Annie Mary (nee Cornett) - December 4, 1923 - December 19, 2020
Passed away peacefully, at the age of 97, at The Houses of Providence Long Term Care, where she was a resident for the past two years.
Annie was born in Brandon Manitoba and moved to Toronto when she was 16 years old.
She met and married her beau John McNair Sherlock in 1940.
When John was in the army, Annie felt that she too should do her patriotic duty and became a Bomb Girl.
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ATTWOOD, Jessica Elizabeth (nee TOOP) - Jessica Elizabeth (Toop) Attwood passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020 at the age of 80.
Beloved wife of the late Stephen and loving mother of Glenn (Heather), Timothy (Laura) and Karen.
Adoring grandmother to Dalia, Dylan, Katrine, Elspeth, Graeme and Benjamin.
Survived by her siblings Dorothy (Jack), Ruth (Scott), Darren (Louise) and John (Mary Lou), and sister-in-law Shirley.
Predeceased by her parents Fred and Irene, and siblings Joe, David (Linda) and Roger.
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