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LOW, Mary Carol - December 10, 1945 - December 9, 2021
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Mare, Aunt Mare, Mimi.
If you knew Mary, you are aware that there are not enough words to describe how wonderful she was, but do understand that she touched every heart she encountered and made a positive and long-lasting impact.
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GRAVEL, Francoise Carmel - Passed away peacefully at the Milton District Hospital on December 9, 2021.
Francoise married her late husband, Alfred Gravel on June 20, 1953.
They lived in Gatineau and Oshawa before moving to Bermuda in the early 60s.
They returned to Canada in 1970 with their five children.
After a year in the Montreal area, the family moved to Toronto in 1971 to the Lorne Park area of Mississauga.
In 1986 Fran and Alf made the move to Milton, Ontario.
Fran remained in Milton after Alf's death on December 13, 1997.
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ROGERS, Joan (nee MARINOFF) - 1936-2021 Joan Rogers, nee Marinoff, passed away with her son, Brian, and grandchildren at her bedside, at the Chartwell Hollandview Trail Retirement Community, on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in her 86th year.
Beloved wife of the late Greg "Buck" Rogers (died 1981) and former companion of the late Ivan Bates.
She will be greatly missed by her three sons, Brad (Sandy), Robert (Senja) and Brian (Angie).
Loving grandmother of Laura (Gavan), Cameron (Marissa), Andrew (Rebecca), Amy (Carson), Meigan and Jazlyne and great-grandmother of Myles.
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PETCH, George Robert - November 15, 1929 - December 9, 2021 -
Of Aurora, ON. After a well-lived life, we announce the peaceful passing of George Robert Petch in his 92nd year.
Husband of June (Keller), father of Kent (Tara Dermott) and Catherine (John Robinson).
Proud of his grandsons Brett (Petch), Andrew (Robinson), and Kyle (Petch).
Robert "Bob" was a lifetime farmer.
He moved to Gilford to continue the Petch family tradition in 1989.
Bob accumulated a rather large collection of Case farm equipment, which he spent countless hours restoring.
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HENDERSON, Kenneth - With great sadness we announce Ken has passed away at North York General Hospital, on December 9, 2021.
Beloved husband of Diana, loving father of Michael and the late Kevin, daughter-in-law Rakhi, devoted and proud grandfather to Zakhary and Samantha.
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SEYCHUK, John Laurence - June 25, 1931 - December 9, 2021
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to John Laurence Seychuk, who passed away the evening of Thursday, December 9, 2021.
John leaves behind his loving wife, Vera; his son John Paul (Diane and children Dmitri and Liza) and daughter Carolyn Rose; his sister Mary Kokolski (her husband Peter, deceased, her son Gerald, deceased, Alan and Diane); his brother Orest (Marion); his stepchildren Darlene Kindiak, Christine Kindiak-Pare, deceased, Mitchell, deceased and their children (Chantal, Laska, Nicholas and Douglas), Raymond Kindiak, Michael Kindiak (Wendy and children Daniel and Natalie); and Gregory Kindiak (Connie and children Sophia and Laura).
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SCHNEIDER, Karl Peter - December 9, 1930 - December 9, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Karl Schneider announce his passing, on his 91st birthday.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 69 years, Rosa, his children, spouses: Susan (Mark), Steven (Cheryl), and Karen (Alan).
Much-loved Opi, will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren: Kevin, Eric, Leanne, Garrett and Keenan.
In 1951, he immigrated from Germany and married Rosa a year later.
He had a fulfilling and successful career in the automotive/aircraft manufacturing industry.
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KUTTER, Sebastian "Baz" - Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Georgetown Hospital, in his 86th year.
Baz will be fondly remembered by his wife and partner Linda Kutter (nee Allen).
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LITTLE, Ruth Aleta (nee Elliott) Little - passed away peacefully at McCall Centre for Continuing Care on December 9, 2021, 11 days before her 87th birthday.
Loving wife of Alex Little who predeceased her May 30, 1990.
Loving and loved mother of Karen (Rick) Moritz, Woodstock, Glenn (Libby) Little of Eden Mills and MaryEllen Hodgson of St. Catherines.
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LOCKWOOD, Helen - On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the age of 92 it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen Molly Lockwood.
Helen is survived by her loving children Fern, Lloyd, Michael and Ellyn.
Helen was an avid lover of travel, music, dancing, movies, spending time with friends and most importantly helping families through difficult times working as a Family Therapist for the Jewish Family and Child Services (Jerome D. Diamond Adolescent Centre) where she retired at age 65.
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CHAIT, Barbara – Peacefully, at Gibson Long Term Care on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021.
Barbara, beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Anthony (Normi), Peter (Sandy), and Simon (Sharlene).
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FOLEY, Gerald "Gerry" James - In loving memory of Gerald "Gerry" James Foley, 89 years, who passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Health Sciences North.
Beloved husband of Rosemary (Cryderman) Foley. Loving father of Barbara (Jerry Klineman), Patricia "P.J." (Robert Millar), Sandra (Charles Beaudry) and Douglas (Tracey Chokan).
Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey, Robyn (Pablo), Matthew (Kendall), Allyson (Ryan), Rachael (Tyler), Mackenzie, Madeline and great-grandfather of Pablo, Tomas, Charlotte, and Violet.
Dear son of Harold and Gertrude, both predeceased.
Dear brother of Jean (John Grignon predeceased), and David (Patricia).
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HUTCHISON, Marjorie Naomi (nee McGIRR) - December 31, 1934 – December 8, 2021
The family of Marjorie, resident of Toronto, are saddened to announce her passing, at the age of 86 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Janet (Jay Raats), Sheila, Julie and Frances.
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BUSTAMANTE, Lydia - It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lydia Bustamante on December 8, 2021 at the age of 82.
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lydia Bustamante on December 8, 2021 at the age of 81.
Dear sister, predeceased by her siblings Paciencia, Rosalina, Eliseo, Esing, and Celerina.
Loving mother to Jennifer (Richard), Lola to Mia and Lauren, and Tita to many nieces and nephews.
Lydia was born in Manila, Philippines, moving to North America after graduating from St. Luke’s College of Nursing as a registered nurse, first living in the US and then settling in Canada.
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McDERMOTT, Pauline - Pauline left us, quietly and peacefully, on December 8, 2021.
Predeceased by her devoted husband, Christopher McDermott (2015).
Loving Mom to Eugene (Miriam), Clare (Bryan RIP), Sean, Noreen (David) and Stephen (Julie).
Fun and caring Nana to Reilly (Monica), Aidan (Jessica), Kate, Lauren, Ethan and Marie. Born on June 21, 1934, in Dublin, Ireland, Pauline was a loving wife and mother, a creative homemaker, and a dedicated school secretary.
She loved to laugh, sing and have a chat.
She welcomed everyone into our home with open arms.
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LEWIS, David John - 1945 - 2021 At home, in the presence of those who loved him dearly, David passed quietly on Thanksgiving Day.
He had lived optimistically with the rare and terminal heart disease amyloidosis for over ten years.
Left to mourn is his loving wife Lynda, his daughters Deanna Curtis, Deborah Belcourt (Marc) and his three adored grandchildren, Mitchel and Miranda Curtis, and Charlie Belcourt.
David often said that being a "Boppa" was the best role he ever had.
David was a proud graduate of CMR and RMC.
After graduation he served as an officer on the destroyer HMCS Annapolis out of Halifax.
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HALLEWICK, Mary MacKenzie (nee PEARSON) - In Richmond Hill on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, surrounded by family,
Mary passed away peacefully in hospital at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of the late Edward John Hallewick, cherished mother of Eden (Alan Hansen) and Elise (Cathy Giannakos).
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GRAY, Betty - Cherished wife and mother, aged 93, predeceased by husband Tom and son Bobby.
Survived and loved by daughter Colleen (Allan) Reesor, brother Earl (Shirley) Hough, daughter-in-law Cathy, grandsons Rob, Bryan (Amy-Jill) and great-grandchildren August, Sullivan and Ada.
Predeceased by brother Alvin Hough, sisters Doris (Jack) Abercrombie and Lorraine (Jack) Mierau.
Wonderful friendships and memories of 60 years in the Beach and of recent Scarlett Heights.
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GOLDENBERG, Percy - On December 8, 2021, at home.
Beloved husband of Sue.
Loving father and father-in-law of Kara and Eddie Reinish, and Shauna and Adam Rivest.
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DYKEMAN, Robert James - Former owner of Royal Auto Parts It is with profound sorrow that the family announces the passing at home of Robert James Dykeman in his 77th year.
Dearly loved husband of 52 years to Carol. Devoted father to sons Jason (Tania) and Adam, and daughter Amber.
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DEFOREST, Wilmer Roy - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilmer Roy DeForest, in his 89th year, at Hill House Hospice.
Loving husband to Ina for 59 wonderful years.
Beloved father to Warren and his wife, Josie and Lorraine and her husband, Kevin.
Proud grandfather to Jessica, Peter, Kyle and Kurt.
Wilmer lived his life to the fullest with a focus on others.
His generosity had no bounds.
He was a longtime employee of Griffith Foods, with over 45 years.
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COLLINGWOOD, Mavis Dorothy (nee FARNELL) - Born Erith, Kent, England, on September 4, 1929, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Cook Farnell.
Her family moved to Canada in 1931. Mom and Dad raised our family in Scarborough, Ontario, where they were founding members of St. Peter's Anglican Church.
In retirement, they moved to Wyndham Gardens Apartments of Unionville, where mom was incredibly involved with Unionville Home Society.
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ENGLISH, Catherine (Carrene) Irene (nee LANG) - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket, Ontario at the age of 79.
Carrene was predeceased by her son, John David.
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BUCHANAN, Herma - On December 7, 2021, Herma Buchanan passed away peacefully at age 73 with her family by her side after a brief battle with colon cancer.
Herma was the biological mother of two children, Pauline and Kirkpatrick. However, many people considered her their surrogate mother because of her kindness and the exemplary person she was.
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DONIA, Ferdinando - (1950 - 2021) - Ferdinando Donia, on Tuesday December 7, 2021 at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital.
He will be fondly remembered by his devoted wife of 48 years, his children and grandchildren, and will be greatly missed by his siblings, nieces, nephews, all his extended family and many friends.
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FUDA, Domenico - (October 13, 1946 – December 7, 2021) -
Surrounded by his wife and three children, Domenico was called to Heaven by God on December 7, 2021.
He was a beloved and devoted husband to Esterina.
Proud father to Carmelina (Guido), Rocco (Jovanna), and Cosimo (Rose). A loving nonno to Sofia, Gabriella, Adelina, and Giulia.
Domenico will be remembered for his infectious smile, giving heart, and the one who always could make you laugh with a joke or two.
He lived a life with love and even though he faced health challenges throughout, his spirit was always one of laughter.
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