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GIBBS, Bill - Bill went home November 24, 2021, at Georgian Bay General Hospital, after a long battle with Parkinson's.
He leaves behind his wife of 73 years, Shirley.
Daughter Linda and son-in-law Peter (Skala).
Grandsons Dave and Philip; and nephew Brad and wife Sharon Cook.
We are so appreciative of the caring and kindness shown Bill for many years by his PSW's, and for the compassion of the nurses and doctors at GBGH.
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CORMIER, John - We are deeply saddened to share the passing of John Joseph Jean Robert Cormier, age 89, in the Veterans Wing at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, on November 24, 2021.
He was born on October 23, 1932, in Moncton, New Brunswick, and was the son of Edith (née Leblanc) and William Cormier; brother of Claude; and beloved husband of the late Thinh "Tina" Nguyen-Cormier.
John was extremely close with his aunts and uncle, Pauline, Marie and Father Fred, who helped raise him and nurtured his faith.
He passed peacefully in his sleep, after a lifetime of adventures, laughter and love. In 1950, John "Joe" joined the R22R, the "Van Doos", 1st Battalion in Quebec.
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BRERETON, James - After living with Alzheimer's for several years, Jim passed away peacefully at Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Hospital, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the age of 77.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of over 55 years, Joy; sons John (Theresa), and Jason (Yuni); brother Hal (Diane); sisters-in-law Sandra (late Chuck) and Irene (late David); and brother-in-law Fred (Patricia).
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IOI, Chizuru Patricia (nee TSUBOUCHI) - July 28, 1919, Vancouver, BC With broken hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother who was 102 years old.
Known as Pat or Chizu to many friends and family, mom was predeceased by our brother, Gerry (1951) and dad, Toshiyuki "Toe" (1978).
She will be deeply missed by her daughters Christine Field, Susan Langdon, and Janice (Jim), and grandchildren Nicholas, Vanessa, Spencer and Cameron, and many nieces and nephews.
The eldest of six, she was the beloved sister of Kiyoshi "Tom" (predeceased), Nobu Smart, Setsuko Oda, Kenji (predeceased), and Eiji (predeceased).
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GEORGE, Marilyn Joan - Our dear aunt and friend Marilyn passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the Palliative Care Unit of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
She was predeceased by her husband Stan, sisters Betty and Isabelle, brothers Donald, Robert and James.
Marilyn was greatly loved by all the family, especially by her nieces and nephews.
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BARTNIK, Kazue "Kay" (nee Koyanagi) Bartnik - Aged 99, beloved wife of the late Walter Bartnik, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 24, 2021 at Ian Anderson House.
Born in Terra Nova, BC on September 27, 1922, Kazue was predeceased by her brothers Hiroyuki, Yukio (late Kazue) and Hiroshi and sisters Fujiko, Ichiye, Matsuyo Kawano (late Katsumi), twin sister Tsugie Nakashima (late Sadao), and Tsuruye Nishino (late Richard).
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KRITZER, Margaret - Passed away peacefully, on November 24, 2021.
She is survived by her son William Kritzer (Susan Heiner), grandson Darren Kritzer (Karen,) Stephen Kritzer, Lisa Briscoe (Justin) and great-grandchildren, Avery and Presley, Carter and Benjamin She is also survived by sisters, Lois Kostur and Doris Johnston, nieces Toots Houliston (Jimmy) and Carol Stoll (Jack) and daughter-in-law Barb Kritzer (Del).
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MacINTYRE, Bro Anthony Ronald 'Ron', OFM, CAP - (February 2, 1930 - November 23, 2021)
Bro Ron was born in Cape Breton and grew up with his family in Dominion, Nova Scotia. His parents were John Anthony MacIntyre of nearby Bridgeport, Cape Breton and Georgina McPherson of Springhill, Nova Scotia.
Bro Ron was predeceased by many of his siblings, Thelma Sanderson +, Matthew MacIntyre +, Daniel Joseph MacIntyre +, Betsy Mae Peori +, Olive Marie McNeil +, Catherine Ann Puschie +, and John Laurie MacIntyre +.
He is survived by his sisters Drucilla Roy and Agnes Westran along with many nieces and nephews, and his Capuchin Franciscan Brothers.
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WEINER, Chawa – Peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home.
Chawa Weiner, beloved wife of Abrasha z”l. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Joyce and Mel Bornstein, and Ziva and Jerry Zahler z”l.
Cherished Safta of Launa and Jerome, Orlee and Andrew, Jenny and David, Ari and Renella, Yoni, and Sammy and Naomi, and Great Safta of Zachery, Sierra, Jesse, Jazz, Dahra, Eilan, Gabrielle, Michael, Caidin, and Ava.
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PLAFKER, Esther - It is with great sadness to us all that we announce the sudden passing of a a true kind, warm unique woman on November 23, 2021.
She was a devoted mother to Amanda and Shawn.
She leaves behind her husband Bill of 40 years, her mother Sally Koffman who she loved her dearly, her brother Allen and his wife Simone Koffman, her late sister Ruth and husband Murray Farb, her two grandchildren Ethan and Emma, her sister-in-law Lenore Plafker, and all of her nieces and nephew.
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ELWELL, John Arthur - Passed away peacefully comforted by his daughter Wendy and granddaughters Chantel and Meaghan on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at home at the age of 89.
Predeceased by his wife Evelyn and his daughter Cathy.
Survived by his loving daughters Wendy (Mike Reaman), Christine Elwell and Danielle (Stefano Dal Bello). Father-in-law to Jim Cummings (Diane).
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FLANAGAN, Frederick James (Jim) - February 9, 1959 - November 23, 2021
After an achingly short battle with cancer, Jim Flanagan passed away on November 23, 2021, at home, aged 62.
Jim was stoic and brave, offering comfort to others during his darkest hour. Born in St. John, NB, to Frederick James and Lorraine, and spending his childhood in Montreal, Jim was the golden boy, winning a baby beauty contest the same year the family's beagle won first place in a dog show.
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BARRETT, Alice Mary - Alice passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the age of 82, with her family at her side.
Born in Streetsville, on February 2, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Sadie Harrison and sister to Terry, and the late Alphonse, Jim and George.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas (1996) for 36 years, loving mother of Richard (Simone), Roger (Hilda), and the late Thomas (2017).
Cherished grandmother of Ami, Justin, and Ciall.
Alice loved horses and Elvis, but in the end fell in love with a tall dark and handsome hockey player and coach from a rambunctious family of six very competitive boys.
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WILKINSON, Ann - Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital at the age of 86.
Beloved wife of the late Richard Townsend and Wayne Wilkinson.
Loving mother of Susan Townsend (John Roberts), Anne Marie Hayes (Ian) and the late Paul Townsend.
Loving Nana to Laura Souhleris (Nick) and a cherished Nana Banana to Evie and Zoe.
Cherished sister of the late Ernesto and Rico Nicolucci and survived by her younger brother, Ron Nicolucci.
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LAMPERT, Lilian - 1931-2021 Lilian, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 with family by her side.
Beloved mother of Paul, mother-in-law to Niki, and Nana to Nellwyn (Nathan), Sasha, and Ash.
Lilian will also be lovingly remembered and much missed by her many dear friends.
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FITZ, Irena (Irene) (nee PROCHOROWICZ) - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Irena (Irene) Fitz, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, following her courageous battle with cancer.
Irena will be forever remembered by her husband Richard; children Christina and Nicholas; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
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WARGO, Michael (Mike) William Reginald - 1967 - 2021 With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Michael (Mike) William Reginald Wargo, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
Beloved son to Lesley and Alan; brother to Lisa (Max) and David (Jessica) and uncle to Phoebe and Finlay, nephew to Ann (John), Ray, Kathy (Rob) and Franda (Steven).
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STOLEE, Gerry (Gionilda) (nee LONG) - With her daughters at her bedside, Gerry passed away in Lanark Lodge, Perth, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the age of 90 years.
She was the beloved wife of Erling for 68 years and cherished mother of Ginny (Gordon), Karen (Douglas) and Kate (James).
Nanna had a special place in her heart for each of her grandchildren, Hayley (Corey), Wynne (Zach) and Erik (Kayla), her great-granddaughter Audrey and her loving sister Joan (Clifford) Mendum.
She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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CHANTLER, Margaret (Moe) Ruth - After a courageous battle with MDS, it is with deep sadness the family of Moe Chantler announces her passing, on November 23, 2021, at Brampton Civic Hospital.
Cherished daughter to Thomas Simcoe and Florence Simcoe (nee Bidwell), beloved wife of the late Percy Chantler, loved by her brothers and sisters.
Loving mother to Clayton (predeceased) and Lori (partner), Catherine and Michael (spouse) and Craig and Kim (spouse).
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CARLISLE, Elizabeth (Liz) Innes (nee COULL) - April 29, 1942, - Buckie, Scotland November 23, 2021 - Richmond Hill, Ontario
On November 23, 2021 at the age of 79, after a short illness with Dementia and after suffering a stroke she passed peacefully at Mackenzie Hospital.
Wife to Terry Carlisle for 54 years.
Loving mother to Sean (Janie), Terra, and Sue Dobson.
Dear grandmother to Shannon, Brittany, (Tanner).
Great-grandma to Cole and Kylie.
Predeceased by her brother Ian Coull and mother Maisie Coull.
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ST. ONGE-MARTIGNAGO, Monique Alice - At age 65, died peacefully in hospital on November 22, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with many health issues.
Monique was born on May 3rd, 1956 in Timmins, ON. to Laurette Perrault & Roland St.Onge. She was the second youngest of nine children. Monique recently retired after dedicating over 25 years of hard work to Crestwood School which she took pride in, lived for and was very saddened to see it end.
Monique was predeceased by her loving husband Gino Martignago Sr. who passed July 9th, 1991 and her best friend Irene Andrighetti who passed December 22nd, 2010.
Monique is survived by her two beloved children Gina Blandizzi nee Martignago, Son-in-law Corrado Blandizzi, her son Gino Martignago Jr. and his wife Amanda Martignago.
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Read more: ST. ONGE-MARTIGNAGO, Monique Alice St.Onge-Martignago
BEITCHMAN, Soryl Betty - Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 22, 2021.
Devoted wife of 52 years to Joseph, beloved mother to Daniel (Marilou), Jason (Jessica) and the greatest-bubby-of-all-time to Nathan, Benjamin and Sadie. Cherished sister and sister-in-law to Lee and Charon Mendelson, Harvey Beitchman and Carol Jacobson and Paula and Harvey Akman. Sadly missed by nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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GERONIMO, Michele - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday November 22, 2021, at the age of 89.
Devoted husband of Nicoletta of 63 wonderful years. Proud father of Ralph (Jane), Tony (Ada) and Maria. Cherished Nonno of Nicole, Lauren, Andrew, Michael and Marco.
Son of Raffaele and Maria. Loving brother to Steve, Menuccia, Matteo, Frank, Genia, Vito, Domenic. Michele will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
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APA, Maria Stella (nee Romeo) - (April 1, 1924 – November 22, 2021) -
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Maria Stella Apa (nee Romeo). Mom passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side.
She is survived by her 3 sons, Vito (Joanne), Anthony (Susan) and Frank (Palma), daughter-in-law Cathy, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, brothers Domenic (Doreen) Romeo, Joseph Romeo, and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Frank (2013) and parents Francesco (1957) and Teresina Chianese (1995).
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MARTTILA, Raimo Juhani - Peacefully at Etobicoke General Hospital on Monday, November 22, 2021, at the age of 78.
Dearly beloved husband of Sylvia Marttila (nee Jarvi).
Loving father of Diana (David) Archibald, Paul (Jennifer) and David (Kristine). Cherished grandfather of Colleen, Julie, Evan, Charlotte, Lauren and Natalie. Dear sister of Raija King.
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KENTNER, Marion - Passed away peacefully on November 22, 2021, in her 98th year.
Marion was a loving wife and best friend of the late Ormonde Kentner for almost 60 extraordinary years.
She was a wonderful mother to Paul (Colette), Julie (Curtis) and Holly (Mike), kind grandmother to Jeffrey, Heather (Maleke), Jennifer (Glenn), Melissa (Ben), Dale (Jen), Sean (Christina) and Mitchell, and great-grandmother to Lucien, Olivier, Genevieve, Logan, Audrey, Emily, Abigail, Alexandra and Isabelle.
She was predeceased by her sister Kathleen. Marion was a caring friend and companion of the late Ken Dutton for 15 years.
They shared many good times together. Marion operated Echo Bay Camp in Haliburton for 10 years.
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