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WELYKYI, Cindy Joan (nee RANDLE) - We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Cindy on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the young age of 64.
Cindy was predeceased by her loving mother Joan Stewart Randle and her husband Steve Welykyi.
She will be greatly missed by her father, Elgin of Corbyville, brother Elgin of Marmora, sister Sandy (Dave) of Stirling, daughter Krista Butler (Shawn) of Cape Cod, MA, brother-in-law John of Toronto, her cherished pets Piper and Quinn, as well as many other relatives and friends.
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JENKINS, Henry (Harry) - It is with great sadness, we share the passing of Harry Jenkins in his 95th year on December 17, 2021.
The loving husband of the late Maureen (nee Farrell) and dedicated father to Barry (late Gloria), Wendy (Dave), and Gail (Tony).
Proud grandfather of Kerry (Nicolas), Amy, Alexander (Crystal Anne), Andrew (Lindsay), Christopher (Debra), Caitlin and great-grandfather of Henry, Otis, Nolan, Luke, Caleb and William.
Originally from Ballymena, Northern Ireland, Harry moved to Canada in his early twenties and soon built a life with Maureen.
He was a dedicated employee of the Toronto Star and an active member in the Leaside Toronto community; be it at Leaside United church, ball diamonds or Memorial Gardens ice rink.
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LEPPANEN, Ronald Johannes - Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021 at The Bridge Hospice in Warkworth after a long illness at the age of 78.
Loving husband of Betty Leppanen (nee Roffey) of 56 years.
Dear father of Diana (Michael), and Richard.
Loving grandfather of Arianna.
Ronald was predeceased by his parents Elias and Maria (nee Rouhinen) Leppanen.
He will be sadly missed by his colleagues and friends at Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services, his family, and everyone he made an impression on.
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LATHAM, Betty May - 1928 – 2021 Passed away peacefully, on December 17, 2021, at Scarborough General Hospital, in her 94th year.
Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) for over 60 years.
Loving mother of Linda (John) and Carol (late husband David).
Lovingly remembered by her sister Joan, nieces and nephews.
Mom enjoyed many years of vacationing in Myrtle Beach and Florida with dad and family.
Mom was also a lifelong Toronto Blue Jays and Hamilton Tiger Cats fan.
We would like to give a special thanks to Edna, Marilyn, Angel and the many other Mosaic personal support workers who provided care to mom over the last couple of years.
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DAVIS-RIBATTO, Marc - On Friday, December 17, 2021.
Marc Davis-Ribatto, beloved son of Randi Davis, and Sebastian Ribatto.
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E, Valentina (nee KÄRNER) - Passed away peacefully on December 17, 2021 at Ehatare Retirement Home in her 99th year.
Beloved mother of Anne (Enno) and Peter (Alexandra) and grandmother of Erik (Amy), Kristina, Robyn, Tomas and Serena. Predeceased by her husband Raimond in 1988.
Valentina (Valja) was born on July 10, 1923 in Pärnu, Estonia to her parents Joan and Juuli Kärner.
Shortly after they moved to Saaremaa (Estonia's biggest island) where she grew up and went to school. In 1944, her father put her on a sailboat to Sweden to escape the oncoming Red Army ... go west my daughter ... where life will be safer and more secure! Thus started her second phase of life.
She became a pharmacy assistant near Stockholm and soon met her husband to be, Raimond Vilde, who had also escaped from Estonia with his mother.
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PITRE, Teresa Gail "Terry" (nee EASSON) - 1953-2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Gail "Terry" Pitre on December 17, 2021.
She was dearly loved and will greatly be missed by her daughter Adrienne (Simon) and grandchildren Liam and Haley; by her mother Lorraine; sister Barb; niece Denise and nephew Craig; by her partner and caregiver Terry; along with many other family and friends.
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ROSS, Lillian Edna - Lillian Edna Ross, at the age of 90 and resident of St. Marys, Ontario, passed away on December 17, 2021.
Predeceased by her husband Douglas Ross.
Lil will be remembered by her children, Wayne (Gloria) Ross, Linda (Tom) Ross-Doyle, and brother Dennis Rindsem, for her love of life, love of family, and giving nature.
Predeceased by special friend, Jim Foster.
She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends in Canada, Sweden, and Norway.
Missed but never forgotten by lifelong friends, Laura Lee, Lynne, and Romy.
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SWAN, Frank David - April 30, 1937 - December 17, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Frank David Swan, on December 17, 2021.
Beloved husband of Dorothy, father of Michael (Georgia) and Stacey and grandfather to Michael Jr. Born in Toronto, David had a long career in the trucking industry, first as a mechanic with International Harvester through to his final career with Dana Canada Corporation.
Ever the consummate salesman, David loved his travels to customers all over Canada and the US.
He had an uncanny gift of remembering everyone he ever met no matter how brief the meeting.
He would remember the names and details of people he met once 20 years ago.
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MALLORY, Douglas Allan - It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Doug Mallory at the age of 70 at the hospital in St. Catharines, Ontario with his wife Cindy by his side.
Doug and Cindy had a very special love affair that never changed in 33 years.
We mourn but also celebrate an amazing guy with a huge heart who spread joy to all who knew him.
He will be dearly missed by his sister Jackie (Ron) and brothers Joe (Karen), Robin (Briana) and Tim (Leslie) and by Cindy's siblings Kathy, Brad (Elizabeth), Bill (Meghan), Vicky (Gus), and Doug (Tara).
He was also loved by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and an enormous number of friends from his private and professional life. Doug had a long career with Air Canada, and subsidiaries The Gemini Group and Galileo.
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JEFFREY, Marion Theresa - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marion on December 17, 2021 in her 98th year.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William (2008) and treasured sons Michael (1968) and Mark (2013).
She was the devoted mother of Sheila Redpath (Ken), Richard (Linda), David (Bonny) and Lisa Hayman (Scott) and daughter-in-law Lynda.
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DOUITSIS, George P. - 1930 - 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Douitsis at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on December 17, 2021 at the age of 91.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years Kay and their children Peter, Chris (Andrea), and Anne.
He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Taylor and Mitchell. George was predeceased by his parents Pantelis and Evdoxia and his brother Aristidis. He will be missed by his sister Margaret.
He will also be greatly missed by his nephews Peter (Sophia), Angelo (Lee), John (Debbie) and their children. Special loving consideration to the Zoras and Vassos families.
A retired restaurant owner, George loved to garden and watch the Leafs.
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SOLOMON, Stan J. - On Friday, December 17, 2021.
Stan J. Solomon, beloved husband of Meryl and the late Bernice Solomon.
Loving father and father-in-law of Mark, Jeff and Rhonda, and Randi and Daryl.
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HAWE, Sidney Barefoot - Sidney passed away in his 97th year, on Friday, December 17, 2021, with his family by his side.
Predeceased by his loving wife Ethel, his parents Andrew and Meta, and his brothers Jack, Andrew and Billy.
Sid will be greatly missed by his children Daniel, Susan and her husband Daniel and Andrew and his wife Josie.
Fondly remembered by his sisters Mary and Norma, his sister-in-law Iris and his many nieces and nephews.
Proud Poppa to Nicole, Michaela (Mike), Glynnis (Alan), Matthew (Danielle) and Justin.
Great-grandfather to Hayley, Olivia, Jack, Addisyn, Oliver, Franklin and Danielle.
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BERKOWITZ, Philip (Phil) - On December 17, 2021.
Beloved husband of Anne Marie.
Loving father of Lexi and David.
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STANTON, Dr. Colleen Maura - (March 9, 1956 - December 16, 2021)
It is with deepest sadness that the Stanton and Harper families advise of Colleen's sudden and peaceful passing, on Thursday December 16, 2021.
Loving eldest daughter to the late Fred and Lyla Kennedy Stanton. Loving niece to Carmel and Edward Yarema.
Loving wife of Bob Harper.
Sister to Carmel (Kevin Gerencser), Fred (Paddy) and Robert (Caroline). Sister-in-Law to Martha Bailkowski (Don) and Jennifer Harper.
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DOS SANTOS, Laurinda Jesus - Laurinda Jesus Dos Santos was born on November 7, 1950 in Freguesia De Colmeias, Portugal and passed away on December 16, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 71 years.
Beloved wife of Gregorio Pereira for 30 years.
She is the loving mother of Gil Mira, Ana Mira (Moses Pimentel) and Michael Mira.
Cherished Grandmother of Moses and Samantha.
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GIANNONE, Giovanni - Giovanni Giannone was born on December 20, 1932 in Caccamo, Sicily, Italy and passed away on December 16, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 88 years.
Giovanni was predeceased by his beloved wife Rosalia and his beloved son Salvatore.
He is the loving father of Carmelo and loving father in law of Lisa. Cherished Grandfather of Giovanni, Maggie, and Nicole.
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MARGOLIN, Galina (nee Chizhikova) - (September 1, 1045 – December 16, 2021) - It is with great sadness that we share the sudden loss of our dearest Galina.
We will miss her quick wit, beautiful smile and generous spirit. Dmitry, her loving husband for the past 53 years, will miss her dearly. Although they spent the past 2.5 years apart while she required care for her dementia, his weekly visits were a highlight for both.
Her sons Oleg (Christine) of Toronto and Pavel (Laura) of Vancouver, have lost a strong matriarch who loved and guided them throughout their lives.
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JONES, Doug - Doug Jones passed away on December 16, 2021 at the age of 63.
He was a committed long-term care worker, a dedicated advocate against anti-Black racism, an invaluable volunteer in many progressive campaigns, a tireless NDP activist and a beloved brother of the labour movement.
He was a proud Sergeant at Arms for the Toronto and York Region Labour Council and a longtime loyal member of CUPE Local 79. Health and Safety issues were always a priority for him.
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JOHNSON, Tara Arlene - April 11, 1967 – December 16, 2021
Tara died at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto, Ontario on December 16, 2021, at the age of 54.
Born in Toronto, Ontario at Kensington Health, she was the eldest fraternal twin daughter.
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SLOAN, Douglas Graham - Douglas Graham Sloan, born May 5, 1941, passed away, on December 16, 2021.
Doug was born and grew up in Sarnia, Ontario, in a family with 3 sisters.
He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in Physics. Education and teaching were a passion and he taught High School Math at schools in Forest, Ottawa, and Thornhill.
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SCHWETS-PEMBERTON, Christine "Tina" - 1966 - 2021 Unexpectedly, on or around December 16, 2021.
Predeceased by both parents (Natalie and Stephen Schwets Sr.), grandparents (Donna and Illa Schwets, and Pelahia and Stefan Warij), and her life partner (Ken Mair).
Loving mother to Olivia and Liam Knott and Tianna Mair, she is survived by brothers Steve Jr. (Merilyn) and Paul (Tracey).
Cherished aunt to Raya, Patrick, Maizie, and Alice.
Dear Godmother to Gabriel (Phipps-Labonte).
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Read more: SCHWETS-PEMBERTON, Christine "Tina" Schwets-Pembertson
WHEELBAND, Pauline - Passed away quietly after a long illness on the eve of Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Pauline Gates, born in 1927 in Gerrards Cross, England to parents James and Florence (Haywood) Gates.
Sister of Dudley and Cynthia. She immigrated to Canada in 1949 to marry Alan Wheelband (1991).
They raised Richard and Teresa (John Strachan).
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MADIGAN, Michael - November 13, 1947 - December 16, 2021
"I'm here for a good time, not a long time."
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Madigan on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Mike will be forever be in the hearts of Lynda, his wife of 49 years; his children Jamie, Jason (Sarah), Laurie (Jon); his grandchildren Evan, Madelyn and Joshua.
He will be missed by family, friends and all who knew him.
Mike loved hunting, fishing, playing music, singing, spending time with family and friends, as well as volunteering at a local food bank and giving back to his Church.
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HOSKIN, Marguerite Beryl (nee WATSON) - Passed away at the Markham-Stouffville Hospital, on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the age of 98.
Beloved wife of the late Edward Earl Paine and the late Frederick Hoskin.
Loving mother of Michael (Helen) Paine, Ted (Pat) Paine, David Paine and the late Sharon (Max) Denny.
Sadly missed by her grandchildren: Leslie, Maureen, Kristen, Douglas, Darin, Denis, Todd and Becky.
Loved and remembered by her many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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