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NICHOLS, Craig Robert Nichols - Craig was born on December 5, 1959, to Doris and Bob Nichols, in Toronto, Ontario.
He passed away on December 29, 2023, after a very sudden decline in his health.
He was a hard worker starting as a paper boy for the Toronto Star. His most notable workplaces include Sam The Record Man, CKMS, BENT, UniLever and Metrolinx. He was also a director on the board for Equity Credit Union.
He sadly did not get to enjoy his retirement years.
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NISHIHAMA, Muriel Michiyo - It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Muriel Michiyo Nishihama, in her seventy-seventh year, on December 28, 2023.
She was the loved daughter of Takashi (predeceased) and Yaeko (predeceased) Nishihama and dear big sister to Cathy (predeceased) and Wayne.
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WILLIS, Lionel Francis - A true renaissance man Lionel F. Willis passed away peacefully, on December 28, 2023, at Toronto Western Hospital after a relatively short illness.
Born January 30, 1932, to Frank Willis and Margaret Shearer, an only child who grew up in Scarborough exploring the bluffs and nature, finishing High School early with honours and a scholarship to the University of Toronto.
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STELMACOVICH, Stephen - Peacefully, at Norfinch Care Community, on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the age of 93.
Dearly beloved husband of Olga Stelmacovich (née Nippalow).
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TANOUYE, Yoshie -
July 3, 1931 - December 27, 2023
Passed away at the Harold & Grace Baker Centre on December 27, 2023, at the age of 92.
Yoshie was the devoted and loving Auntie of Glenn, Michael, Linda, Diane Nasu, Kathleen Fujioka, Jonathan Shimizu, and Sandra Shimizu-Herr.
She was predeceased by her siblings, Harry, Chizuko, Shiz, and Sakae; as well as her parents, Eitaro and Echi.
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JURSA, Emil -
April 27, 1938 - December 27, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Emil Jursa.
After a short illness, Emil passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 85.
Beloved husband of Marilyn for 56 years.
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HASTINGS, Robert Barrett (Barry) -
December 2, 1944 - December 27, 2023
79 Years It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Barry Hastings, with his wife by his side, after a year of steadily declining health.
Loving husband to Mabel of 54 years, father to Rhys, father-in-law to Erin, grandfather to Hudson, and brother to Greg.
A proud Welshman, avid cyclist and Ironman Triathlete, Engineer by trade, with a passion for birdwatching and travel.
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SAUNDERS, Joyce "Jeri" (nee McDONALD) - After a lengthy battle with cancer, passed away surrounded by loved ones at Etobicoke General Hospital, Toronto, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at age 86.
Beloved wife of the late Ronald (Ron) Saunders.
Much loved mother of the late Kim Saunders, Michael (wife, Beverly Saunders), and Jill Saunders (late husband, Rupert Verge).
Loving grandma of Amy (husband, Mike Markidis), David Saunders, Kelly (husband, Dominic Cusati), Brittany Verge. Great-grandma to Scarlett and Reid (Markidis).
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BURDETT, Ida Florence (nee PRIOR) - Passed away peacefully, in her bed in Kanata, Ontario, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 102 years.
She was born in Williamstown, New Brunswick, on August 5, 1921.
Ida was the daughter of Percy Prior and Beatrice Anderson; as well as the sister to Lee, Joyce, Blair and John, all deceased.
Ida was the beloved wife of Norman Burdett for 53 years, also deceased.
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MARSHALL, Robert Henry Marshall - (known as Bob, Bobby, Uncle Bobby, Dad, Papa and GG) was the dearly beloved husband of the late Judy Marshall (nee Penniston); loving father to Brett (Ale), Jana (Dave), and Karey (Ward); cherished grandfather to Jaclyn (Sefan) and Mackenzie (Davis); adoring great-grandfather to Kelder; dear brother-in-law to Maxine and Jan; and loving uncle to Judy and Kim, Jonathan, Brian and Barry.
Bob died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
He is finally reunited with his beloved Judy.
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LANTAIGNE, Gilles Marcel - Born on June 28, 1943, originally from the Beaches in Toronto and most recently, Cobourg, and passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Gil will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his great sense of humour, contagious laugh, positive disposition and a love of all things comedic.
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HANCHER, Kenneth Franklin - Passed away at the Harold and Grace Baker Centre on December 26, 2023 at the age of 91.
Ken was the beloved husband of Jean Franklin Hancher (nee Wackley) for 43 happy years.
He served with the Ontario Provincial Police for 30 years before retiring in 1993.
During any available time his main project was building his dream retirement home in the midst of his Muskoka forest property.
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LEE, Kelly James -
March 25, 1966 - December 26, 2023
With incredible heartbreak, we announce the sudden passing of Kelly James Lee.
Born in Alberta, Kelly moved to Toronto in 1989. In 1995, he met Mabel and they were inseparable from that day forward, marrying in 1999.
Kelly loved to make others laugh.
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FRAZER, Ruth Yvonne (nee PUGH) - Yvonne was born on July 8, 1934, in West end Toronto, Ontario.
She peacefully passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 89 in Mississauga, Ontario.
The most wonderful Mum and Grandmother, she was always ready to drive to any practice, game or concert. Yvonne and Lloyd were a pair, singing together, going to the movies, listening to music or waving goodbye from the front door.
She cherished her summers at Halls Lake, swimming with friends, naming every bird, flower and tree and listening to the water.
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BAGSHAW, Margaret - Passed away Christmas evening, December 25, 2023, at the age of 92.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Denis (1978).
She leaves her children, David, Helen (Michael Custode) and Paul; and grandchildren, Leo and Matthew.
Raised in Glasgow, Scotland, during the Second World War, she trained as a speech therapist before moving to Canada in 1954.
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MILLER, Jack Eernest -
December 29, 1924 – December 25, 2023
(WW ll Veteran, retired employee Toronto Hydro)
It is with sadness and yet with gratitude that we announce Jack's peaceful passing at Sunnybrook Veteran's Centre on December 25, 2023.
Jack was just shy of his 99th birthday.
During WWII , he was with the 429 Leeming Yorkshire squadron in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Flying Officer.
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CARTER, Ryan -
September 29, 1982 - December 24, 2023
Ryan was tragically taken from us on December 24, 2023.
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ROSEN, Harry - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Rosen at age 92 on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Retailer extraordinaire and founder of the Harry Rosen chain of menswear stores.
Harry leaves to mourn his beloved wife and devoted partner of 68 years, Evelyn, his children, Larry (Susan Jackson), Andrea (Rolf Struthers), Wayne (Laurie Lemieux) and Racheal McCaig, together with his grandchildren, Daniel (Anna), Ian (Kate) Graham (Jordana), Ben, Molly, Fergus, Sam, Tobias, Naomi and 6 great grandchildren.
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DIMSON, Colleen (nee GARVEY) -
1933–2023
At Mount Sinai Hospital on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Predeceased by her husband, Robert (Bob) Kaiser (2012).
Will be lovingly remembered by her children, Lisa, Ben, and Nicole; grandchildren, Evan, Athena, and Dakota; and companion, Dan Scrimger.
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MacKENZIE, Mary Florence (nee Abbass) MacKenzie - Mary was born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland on May 4, 1928, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Toronto.
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KOOR, Armilda - In Loving Memory It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Armilda Koor on December 23, 2023, at the age of 106 years.
She is predeceased by her husband, Johannes.
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HARTMAN, Aba - On Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Sunnybrook Health and Sciences Centre.
Aba, beloved husband of the late Shoshana Hartman.
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MERKLEY, Ernest Robert -
October 11, 1932 - December 23, 2023
Ernie died peacefully, at Toronto Western Hospital surrounded by family. Ernie was devoted to his family - his beloved wife, Sheila (nee Stewart, 1934-2014); his children, Ian, Wendy and Cathy; his grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Cody, Daniel, Jessica and Anika; and his great-grandchildren, Luke, Cadence, Carmen, Wyatt and Max.
A natural on the trumpet, Ernie played his first paid gig at the age of 16, just 2 and a half years after his first lesson.
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TANNER, Gabriella - Died peacefully through MAID on December 22, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.
Born March 10, 1948 in Budapest, Hungary to the late Anton and Alice Elsass (née Hernfeld), Gaby was among the generation of Hungarians who left their country following the 1956 revolution.
She and her parents settled initially in Montreal before finding their permanent home in Toronto.
A fierce Canadian, she was deeply proud of her adopted country.
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STEINER, Joseph C. P.Eng -
May 8, 1929 - December 22, 2023
The Steiner family is saddened to announce the death of their father, Joseph Charles Steiner, at the age of 94.
Predeceased by Therese (nee Murphy) in 1999.
He leaves behind his 6 children, Joseph (Linda), Mary (Michel), Ann (Mike), Paul (Marie), Elizabeth (Evan) and Peter (Alex).
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POSTHUMUS, Wietse -
December 7, 1938 - December 22, 2023
On December 22, 2023, Wietse Posthumus died at home, with his wife of 61 years, Kathryn; and youngest son, Benjamin, by his side.
Children, Wesley, Michael, Jennifer, and Sarah, arrived in turn.
Though his death was anticipated, it was still shocking in its suddenness, but they were able to sing Wietse on his way with strains of "Glory to God, in the Highest!"
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