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ROSS, Herman (Tzvi) - It is with deep love and sadness that Herman’s family announces his passing on December 16, 2020 in his 88th year.
Herman, Dad, Zaida Tzvi will be lovingly remembered by his bride of 67 years Shirley, daughters Cynthia, Rhonda, and Lisa; his grandchildren Robin, Amanda (Myles), Dylan, Max, and Eli, and his great grandson Jackson; brothers Lou and Milton Ross (Jackie) and brother in law Gerald Lapkin (Nicole), niece Deborah Lapkin.
Herman was a successful men’s clothing retailer with a passion for motorcycling which continued throughout his final years.
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ADDORISIO, Rocco - Rocco Addorisio suddenly and quietly passed away on December 16, 2020 at the age of 80 years old in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, after a long, fruitful and labourious life.
He leaves behind his loving wife Rocca, eldest son Frank, middle daughter Antonella and youngest daughter Josie, and many other close family members and friends, who will all miss him dearly and terribly.
Born April 1, 1940 in Monteleone Di Puglia, Italy, he left home in September 1959 at the age of 19 to find a new life in Toronto, Ontario, a young man with a strong work ethic, a healthy appetite for food, and a love of cars.
He spoke fondly of working at the old Watts Restaurant in the then newly built Eglinton Square, proudly of having helped built parts of Toronto's roadways when working construction, and of working over 25 years with Centennial College as part of their operations staff.
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GALE, David Richard - After a courageous ongoing battle, David Richard Gale passed away on Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 at Etobicoke General Hospital at the age of 73.
Beloved husband to Rosa for 44 years. Loving father to Ryan and his wife Mariel, Caitlin and her fiancé Brian. Dear grandfather to Siena and Savannah.
David will be fondly remembered by his twin sister Dianne as well as his loving brothers and sisters Bobby, Ron, Larry, Joe, Kathy, Sandy, Roy and Dena. He was predeceased by his siblings Ross, Frank, Bill and Lynda, and will be dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews.
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GARRATT, Christopher Ian - Passed away on Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre at the age of 69.
Predeceased by his parents David and Agnes Garratt and his brother Graham Garratt. Survived by his sister Joan (Don Ashby) and sister-in-law Julie Garratt.
Christopher will be lovingly remembered by his nephews David Ashby (Julie), Gregory Ashby, as well as his nieces Katie and Beth Garratt and great nephew Austin.
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POSA, Salvatore - It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Salvatore Posa on Wednesday December 16, 2020 at the age of 76.
Beloved husband of 54 years to Rachele. Loving father to Nick, Al, Kathy, Frank (Monica), and Franca (Domenic). Proud Nonno to Rosanna, Daniel, Michael, Enrico, Domenic, Gianfranco, and Mateo.
Predeceased by his son-in-law Rico Salerno.
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KERNAGHAN, Jean Donaldson - On December 16, 2020 at the age of 92, Jean Donaldson Kernaghan passed away peacefully at Bough Beeches Place, her home for the past six years.
Loved wife of Norman (1919-2015).
Loving and caring mother to Margaret-Jean (David) Morandin and John (Kirsty) Kernaghan. Proud Grandma to Andrea, Nicole, Eloise and Tristan.
Jean is survived by her sisters Ruth Madill and Betty Woolley. Predeceased by her brothers James and Lawrence and sister Margaret.
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BLYTH, Frank Edward - Passed in Oakville on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 with his wife, Lynne, at his side.
Frank was a father of four boys: David (Juliana), Michael (Caley), Jason (Yoshie), and Rob (Tami).
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McDONALD, Brian - (February 14, 1954 - December 16, 2020) - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Brian on Wednesday December 16, 2020.
Beloved husband of Jane McDonald, loving brother of Frank.
Cherished son of Frank and Mary McDonald (deceased), loving and cherished son in law of Iris Pidgeon and Don Pidgeon (deceased).
Cherished brother in law of Brenda and Nick Papageorgio, Danny and Patricia Pidgeon, Julie and Bob Heidebrect.
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BEREZNICK, Margaret Evelyn (nee McEwan) - On December 16th, 2020, at 12:16 AM, Margaret Evelyn Bereznick (nee McEwan) passed away surrounded by the loving support of her close family.
She reluctantly gave in to the forces of nature that she had fought off so many times before in order to realize her 94th birthday.
Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband Alexander, her mother Martha McEwan (nee Adams), her father Samuel McEwan, her sister Grace, and her brothers Sam, Gordon, George, and William.
She is survived by her son David and his children Sheldon and Aaron, stepson Stefan, and partner Silvana, and her son Gregg and his son Cameron, his daughter Megan, and his wife Tricia.
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CRISTIANO, Carmela - Surrounded by her family, Carmela passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the age of 93.
Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Orlando.
Adoring mother to Tony and his wife Savina, and Josie and her husband Giuseppe.
Cherished Grandmother to Tanya, Daniella, Stephen, and Erica. Proud Great-grandmother to Matteo, Alessia, Emma, Selena, Orlando, and Jacob.
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NATARELLI, Rocco Luigi - Rocco Luigi Natarelli was born on June 21, 1928 in Fossacesia, Chieti, Italy and passed away in Toronto on December 16, 2020 at the age of 92 years.
Beloved husband of the late Lidia (nee Ferrantone).
Loving father of Michelle (Luigi Ferrari) and Nick (Lucia Di Sapia Natarelli). Cherished Nonno to Anthony, Luca and Gabrielle.
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BEST, Noah - Our dear father Noah Best passed away on December 16th, 2020, at the age of 95.
Predeceased by his late wife Nellie Vincent in 1986, son-in-law George, sister Francis, brother Almer.
He will be deeply missed by all his family. Children Yvonne, Linda (Doyle), Marlene (Steve), Pauline (Byron). Wife Eva (nee Whalen), stepchildren Gloria and Christine and grandchildren Amanda, Adam and Norman; great-grandson Austin, brother Harrison; and many more family and friends.
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KACHUCK, Connie - On Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at home, at Sunrise of Thornhill.
Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Kachuck.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sheryl and George Manolakos, Beth and Stephen Werger, and Joel and Sindi Kachuck.
Dear sister and sister-in- law of Raymond and Janice Starr.
Devoted grandmother of Halli and Kevin, Joshua and Lauren, Tanya, Sam, Fern and Josh, Mark, Marissa.
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CHAPPELL, Joan Luella - Age 98, passed away peacefully December 16, 2020.
She was born April 5th 1922 in North Bay, Ontario to Ernest and Eva Duly.
She was married to Russell Chappell who preceded her in death in 1993 at the age of 75.
Beloved aunt to niece Darlene (Dave). Great aunt to Kyle, Kara, Brenda, Steven and Karen.
Predeceased by the following: sisters Evelyn and Gwendoline, niece Jeanette, nephew Wayne.
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GORDON, Audrie May (Reading) - August 14, 1923 - December 16, 2020 - Our mom passed peacefully after a long blessed life of 97 years.
Daughter of the late George & Mabel Reading.
Predeceased by her husband Allan Russell Gordon (2004), and big sister to her late brothers, Barrie and Clayton.
She was a wonderful mother to Richard (Margot), Susan (John) and a much loved and cherished grandmother to Drew, Adrian, Wyatt and great grandson, Owen.
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HOWLEY, Thomas 'Tom' Augustine - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tom on December 16, 2020 in Toronto Ontario.
Tom was born November 1, 1929 in St. John’s NL to James and Mary Howley. He attended St. Bonn’s and received his BComm from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Loving husband of 66 years of Mary (Murphy).
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O'NEIL, Roberta (nee COSGROVE) - Born September 6, 1938 to Robert and Jessie Cosgrove in Verdun, Quebec, passed away December 16, 2020.
While an only child, she was surrounded by many cousins including Marita Hannon and Barbara Bremner forming a lifelong bond.
Roberta is a graduate of Verdun High School and the Motherhouse in Montreal.
She leaves behind her husband, Charles (Chuck) O'Neil, her children Jamie Coughlin (Karen Slattery) and Jennifer Taylor (Brian) as well as her grandchildren Ryan, Brittany, Cameron and Matthew.
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SPENCER, Shannon - Passed unexpectantly, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the age of 39 years.
Dearly loved son of Diane Jeanne Spencer. Son of the late Gregory Martin Gee.
Beloved brother of Thomas (Terry), Kimberly (Vince), Coreen (Ken), Christopher (Shannon) and Michael-Sean (Diane).
Cherished uncle of Katie-Anne, Jonathan-Mitchell, Mario, Brendan, Casey, Payge, Hunter, Mikyla, and Vanessa.
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MACRI, Antonio - Passed away peacefully at the age of 85, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 surrounded by his loving children.
Antonio was a beloved husband to the late Francesca.
Loving father to Elizabeth (Giovanni), Francesca (Salvatore), Vito and Lina (Guido).
Devoted grandfather to Mary (Nick), Joey, Tony, Franca (Daniel), Michael, and Luciano.
Great grandfather to Rosemary, Nicolas and Amelia.
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SILVESTRINI, Concetta - On December 16, 2020 at the age of 98.
Concetta was a loving wife to Antonio (Pre-Deceased).
Concetta was cherished by her children Frank and Rosemary (Jeff Robichaud).
Proud nonna to Julian & Angela.
Concetta outlived her 8 brothers and sisters who are already in heaven.
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AVRUSKIN, Bernice (Krafchik) - Born May 9, 1938, passed away on December 16, 2020.
If you met Dr. Bernice AvRuskin/Krafchik (or "Dr. K." to many), you would remember her. Her five-foot-zero stature was an inverse reflection of the size of her personality.
Bernice was a force and she lived a truly exceptional life.
She was known as The Queen of Pediatric Dermatology, a title that perfectly describes the impact she had on her profession.
In a remarkable career spanning over 50 years, she was a world-renowned doctor to thousands, a teacher, a lecturer, a writer, and a mentor.
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MCKINLEY, Margaret Rose - Peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday December 16, 2020.
Predecessors Margaret's dear husband John in 2015.
Loving mother of Sherri Widdifield, Maureen Murphy, William McKinley, and Jean (Darwin) Caswell and the late Shaun and Shane West.
Grandmother to Lisa, Lucas, Stephen, Rebecka, Kyziah, Lacodah, Mary, Kyle, Parker and Hanna. And the late Jesse Pakulat.
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BOOTH, Richard Wayne - It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Wayne Booth of Thornhill, Ontario announces his sudden passing at the age of 74.
Born in Saskatoon, SK, Rick was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (MacIsaac) Booth.
As the son of a RCAF Officer, Rick lived in many places across Canada.
Upon graduating from the University of Alberta, with a degree in Physical Education, he continued to travel and live overseas until finally settling in the Toronto area.
With a keen interest in the health sciences, Rick took great pride in the countless lives he touched and friendships made, with over 30 years in medical sales.
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MCNAB, Paul Ian Ross - 1946 - 2020 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce a very dear soul has left us.
Paul bravely fought off cancer numerous times and was winning his last bout when he left us.
Years of fighting cancer, however, had left him with a damaged heart.
On November 20th, he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest.
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MELMER, Marjorie Jean - At the Trenton Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, age 96 years.
Marjorie "Jean" Melmer, daughter of the late Charles Allen and the late Adell (Liddell).
Devoted wife of the late Harry Norman Melmer.
Loving mother of Patricia Weaver (Craig) and John Melmer (Deborah).
Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Melisa, Cassandra, Joshua, Braeden, Taylor, Dylan, and great-grandchildren, Madyson Jean and Travis Christopher.
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WEBSTER, Neil - Passed December 16, 2020.
I am writing my own obituary notice for the paper while I am still alive and well.
Obviously I have no idea when I'll die, but when I do I would appreciate the following:
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