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AHING, Dixie-Lee - December 17, 1939 – December 4, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dixie-Lee Ahing, on December 4, 2021, in her 82nd year.
She will be missed dearly by Gary, her devoted husband of 57 years, her three children, Darin (Amanda), Chantal (Sean) and Brent (Shannon), and her five grandchildren, Mackenzie, Olivia, Madison, Elizabeth and Rebecca.
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HARTRY, Douglas Clynick - Slipped away on December 4, 2021 at age 95.
We thought he would live forever or at least until the Maple Leafs won a Stanley Cup but he missed his beloved Maxine (nee Armitage) more.
Their funerals are exactly five years apart.
Loving father to Nancy Hartry (Frank Burke), Lesley Marshall (Terry), and Susan Foley (Rod Millard).
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BROOKS, Frances "Fran" Clara - Passed away peacefully at Bridgepoint Health Centre on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the age of 84, after a brief but challenging fight with cancer.
Fran was a beautiful, reflective, quietly charismatic person who loved and supported her friends and family.
Fran was predeceased by her beloved husband Wilson (1994) and, for some 45 years, has been the beloved stepmother of Judy, Kim (Bob), Elaine, and Paul – as well as proud "Granny Frannie" of Nicole, Kelsey, Jordan, and Carter.
Fran will be dearly missed by sister-in-law Flo, cousin Jean (Alan) and their sons Joey, Ben, Max, and her cat Jackson. Fran spent her career as a dedicated teacher and special ed consultant, and she will be remembered by her many TDSB colleagues, students, and friends.
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ANNIS, Anna May (nee WHITE) - At home, on Saturday, December 4, 2021, in her 82nd year. Cherished wife of Robert for 57 years.
Loving mother of Seanna, Christopher (Susan), Janine (Vince Conroy), Matthew (Philip Dann). Proud Nana to Taylor, Meghan, Nathan, Aiden (predeceased), William, Michaela, and Samantha.
A caring aunt to her nieces and nephews and a good friend to all who knew her.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Dr. Kristen Kannegiesser, Dr. Lynne Benjamin, the Home Care staff, particularly Lina and Sherry, and the staff of Credit Valley Hospital.
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CANCELLI, Elaine (nee NIOSI) - Born October 18, 1926 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother Elaine, on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 95.
Predeceased by her husband the late Frank Cancelli.
Loving mother of Bob (Mary Jane), Laina (David), Joanne (the late Merv), Debbie (Ross) and Paul (Mary Jane).
Cherished Nana of April, Lawrence (Lisa), Elizabeth (Brent), Rossy (Franca), Bobby (Lesley), Cari, Marisa (Matt), Melissa, Lindsay (Carlo), Nicole (Jeff) and Anthony (Rachel).
Proud great-nana of Chelsea, Ashley, Adam, Tyler, Kyle, Keira, Calista, Rossy, Audrey, Owen, Avery, Grant, Samantha, Antonio and Santino. Dear sister of Joan (the late Bob), the late Joseph, Cecilia (Frank) and Eugene (Brenda).
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STAVROU, Vera - Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday December 3, 2021 a of the age of 62.
Devoted wife of Issam of 42 wonderful years. Proud mother of Lilette (Mike Ruscio) and Andy (Cristina). Cherished Tayta of Luca, Alessandro, Antonio and Mateo.
Loving sister of Marriette (Edward), Lola (Sassen), Josette, George (Denise), Michel (Gilda), Lody and Tony. Vera will be sadly missed by her many family and friends.
She has been reunited with her dear parents Antonios and Antoinette Romain and her brother Joseph (Christiana).
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SELBY, Patricia Arlene (nee McCann) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Arlene Selby (nee McCann).
Pat passed away peacefully on December 3, 2021 at the age of 80.
She will be deeply missed by her loving husband Joe; children Brian, Karen, Marisa and Tom; grandchildren Damon, Kiera and Vian; brother Keith and sister Kathy.
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PARKER, Joyce Maxine - (Retiree of Dominion Colour) Peacefully passed away, on December 3, 2021, at home, in her 86th year.
Survived by her brother Ralph (Gloria) and by her many nieces and nephews.
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TRUMBLE, Wayne N. - 1961 - 2021 Wayne completed his earthly journey on December, 3, 2021.
Beloved son of Mellie Trumble.
Predeceased by his elder sister, Arlene (Parker) in 2019, and father, Hardie in 2000.
Will be missed and fondly remembered by brother-in-law, Christopher (late Arlene) of Oakville, and by many of his cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Everyone knew Wayne as a kind and gentle man.
Wayne enjoyed life to the fullest, specifically travel, good food, port, beer, chocolate and hockey.
He had numerous careers.
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RICHES, Roy - June 24, 1937 - December 3, 2021
Roy passed away suddenly at his home in Beaverton, Ontario at the age of 84.
Roy was born in Smiths Falls, the youngest of five children.
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BRENNER, Beryl Joan (nee SHAW) - May 9, 1929 - December 3, 2021
Beryl passed away peacefully, December 3, 2021, at the age of 92, attended by her family.
Beryl was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Brenner (died 2006) and cherished mother of Susan (Dennis), Scott (Eugenia), Douglas (Maureen) and Nancy (Byron).
She was devoted to her grandchildren: Rebecca, Daniel, Greg, Alexis, Jeff, Jillian, Jennifer (died 1984), Jason, Matthew, and her many great-grandchildren.
Beryl is survived by her sister, Joyce Hawkyard (Bill, died 2018), her brother, David Shaw (Emily) and their cousin, Ti Nichols.
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BEE, Olga Marilyn (nee WILSTE) - July 30, 1930 - December 3, 2021
Marilyn passed away after a lengthy illness on December 3, 2021.
Predeceased by her husband David (2004), survived by her children Sandra (Frank), Sharon (Al), grandchild Catherine (Ian), step-grandchildren Jonathan and Elyse (Hugh).
Marilyn was a very dedicated special education teacher (retired) at Hugh MacMillan Centre.
She was a member of Trefoil Guiders having been a girl guide leader for many years.
Until ill health prevented it, she was active in ladies fellowship at Donway United Church and was a member of the University Women's club.
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BARRETT, Susan Marie - In loving memory of Susan Marie Barrett, age 73, who passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Barrett; father, Roy England; mother, Thelma England; and her brother, Christopher England.
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RIVERS, Elizabeth Jean (nee MURPHY) - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Beth) Rivers.
She died at home, on December 3, 2021, in her 97th year.
Her husband was the late Russell Rivers.
Beth will be remembered as a kind, generous and loving person with a gift for fun and humor.
Her love of the time she spent as a child at the Forks of the Credit was something she carried in her heart all her days.
She will be greatly missed by her children, Marybeth, Jane, Jill, Penny and Michael, as well as her 9 grandchildren.
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JARMAIN, Harold "Ross" - Passed away peacefully with family at his side, at Humber River Hospital, on Friday, December 3, 2021, at the age of 88.
Predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Grace (2017).
Loving father of Doug (Lorraine), Jeff (Shari), and Dawna (Gord).
Proud grandfather of Andrew, Cameron (Layla), Sarah, Ryan (Lisa), Harrison, Matthew, Anne and Kelsey.
Ross was a proud Chartered Accountant for 57 years, working right to the end.
He was passionate about his Muskoka cottage on Lake of Bays, family, friends, cars, boating, tennis, golf, and travel.
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TROHAK, Maria Elizabeth - Peacefully at home, on Friday, December 3, 2021.
Maria Elizabeth Trohak, age 83 years, of Sarnia.
Beloved wife of Joszef, dear mother of Joseph of Toronto and Victoria of Sarnia.
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PREMOVIC, Miodrag "Mike" - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mike Premovic on December 3, 2021, just a few days before his 86th birthday.
Beloved husband of Lilian for 58 years.
Loving father of Katarina and father-in-law of Leonard.
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DYKEMAN, Les - Unexpectedly, on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital, in his 74th year.
Beloved husband of Gayle.
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VOIKOS, Helen - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our most compassionate, kind, beloved Mother, Baba and Teta on Friday, December 3, 2021, in her 81st year.
After 4 years of beating the odds, she succumbed to her fight against cancer, peacefully with her children by her side.
Forever in her children's and grandchildren's hearts – George, Toula (Andrew), Danny (May), Maya, Max and Zoey.
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VAN ELSEN, Helen Mary (nee FITZGERALD) - At home, on Friday, December 3, 2021, in her 85th year.
Cherished wife of the late John for 59 years.
Loving mother of Alanna (Rob Cameron), and Carleen (Bill Hyszka). Proud Nana of Mark, Colin, Doug, Keira, and Kelli.
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POLLANEN, Pentti - Pentti Pollanen, husband, father, athlete and welder died on December 3, 2021 at the age of 88 years.
He leaves his wife (Laara) and son (Michael).
He was predeceased by his first wife (Britta).
Britta and Pentti immigrated to Canada in search of adventure and a new life in the late 1960s.
Pentti spent his childhood in the Finnish countryside after being displaced by the Russian annexation of Viipuri.
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McINTYRE, Helen - The Food Lady Peacefully, with her husband by her side, at Grey Bruce Health Services, Lion's Head, on Friday, December 3, 2021.
Helen McIntyre of Pike Bay, in her 77th year.
Beloved wife of Rick Nolk.
Cherished mother of Monique Nolk and her husband Mike Yates of Houston, Texas, Juanita Kimbel and her husband Brian of Inglewood and Richard Nolk and his wife Anna of Trollhattan, Sweden.
Much loved grandmother of David, Aaron, Siri and Vera.
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GRACIE, Judith Leslie Yasu Hay Suzuki - Born March 23, 1936 in Toronto, ON, passed away on December 3, 2021.
Predeceased by her beloved husband John Gracie (1996) and dear son Richard (1979).
Judy leaves behind her cherished son Andrew (Felicity) grandchildren Esther, Hazel and Ruth and sister Phoebe Suzuki.
Judy will be greatly missed by friends and family in Canada, England and Ireland.
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PUK, Robert Peter 'Bob' - (January 4, 1938 - December 2, 2021) - It is with great sadness and heartache we announce the passing of Robert Peter Puk (aka Puky, FBI or BobO). Bob passed away peacefully after a long journey of health complications. He fought valiantly to be here.
He is survived by his devoted, beloved wife and best friend of 61 years, Diane.
Loving father to Lori (Glenn) and Robert (Lori). Proud Grandfather to Darryl (Sadie), Kinsey, Kayla (Ben), Erik, Ryan (Aidriana), Griffith, Angus and Great Grandfather to Margot. Uncle Bob to Debbie and Robyne.
Bob was a vibrant man in many ways, a Firefighter Captain over 32 years, Firefighter of The Year in 1995, manager and coach of the Firefighters baseball team who accomplished Championship at the World Firefighters Games in Las Vegas.
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SLEIGH, David - (March 7, 1928 - December 2, 2021) - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of David Sleigh.
David was born in Aberdeenshire Scotland on March 7, 1928. David travelled to America in the mid forties and worked for several prominent farms. After a few years in the States, Uncle Sam invited him to join the army, so he ended up with the 82nd airborne in Fort Bragg N.C.
After being honourably discharged he settled in Connecticut for a few years before ultimately moving to London, Ontario managing Prospects Farms. Dave and his family spent ten years at Prospect before agreeing to join the McCutcheon family at Ellanvannin Farms north of Toronto. David continued to have success with his herd, winning many awards at premier shows across the country.
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EDWARDS, Paul Jonathon - Paul Edwards passed away on December 2nd, 2021, at Trillium Hospital in Mississauga at the age of 62.
Paul will be missed by his wife Debbie, brothers Dave (Denise) and Peter, sister Karin, daughters Melody (Orrin), Veronica (Ryan), and Victoria, stepdaughters Victorea and Lesley, and grandchild Aidan.
Paul was predeceased by his parents Des and June Edwards.
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