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HOFMANN, Dr. Theodor 'Theo' - (February 20,1924 - October 5, 2021) - Theo passed away at the age of 97 on October 5, 2021 at Mackenzie Health Hospital.
Theo is survived by his wife of 68 years, Doris Hofmann (née Forbes) and their three sons, Martin (Alcina), Tony (Kiri), Peter (Karen), six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Theo was born and educated in Graubünden and Zürich, Switzerland where he obtained his PhD. He then proceeded with post doctoral work in Aberdeen, where he met his wife Doris. His studies took him to many locations around the world, including Ayr, Sheffield, Seattle, Sydney, Malmo, Edmonton and Toronto. He was a world renowned researcher and Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Toronto for 30 years.
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KIMMEL, Dr. Tracy A. - Suddenly, in Toronto, on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the age of 58.
Beloved daughter of A. Earl and Lessy (nee Ashkenazi) Kimmel.
Devoted sister and sister-in-law of Kerry and Nuriel Yefet, Amy and David Silverstein. Cherished aunt of Zev and Michal Yefet, Caleb, Asher and Lily Silverstein.
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SHAW, Thomas Mitchell - Nothing is so strong as gentleness; nothing is as gentle as real strength.” —Francis De Sale
Today, the sun shines a little dimmer as we mourn the loss of a bright light in our lives. Thomas Mitchell Shaw passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2021, surrounded by his family at the age of 84.
Thomas was a loving and devoted husband, and loved every moment of being a father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
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APRILE, Libero - (October 2, 1945 - October 5, 2021) -
Mr. Libero Aprile passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021.
He will be missed by family and friends.
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REINPRECHT, Apollonia (nee Stemmer) - It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Apollonia Reinprecht (nee Stemmer) announces her peaceful passing on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the age of 92.
She was born September 24, 1929, in Parabutsch Yugoslavia, a daughter of the late Mathias and Francisca Stemmer.
Apollonia was preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 54 years, George Reinprecht; and her two sisters, Suzane and Marianna.
Apollonia is survived by her two sons, George (Carol) and Frank (Charlotte). She will be greatly missed and cherished by her granddaughter, Katrina (Matt) and her great-granddaughter, Lakelyn who brought profound joy to the last year of her life.
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RAJTEK, Frank - Passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the Humber River Hospital, in his 91st year.
Beloved husband of Mary for 63 wonderful years.
Loving Dad of Peter (Leona Tranter), Michael (Namee) and Theresa (Kevin) Widdifield.
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SODA, Francesco - With sadness, we announce the passing of Frank on October 5, 2021.
Reunited with his late father Guglielmo (February 4, 2017), he leaves behind his cherished mother Iolanda.
Beloved brother of Tony (Ida), Rose (Giovanni Pertucci) and Anna (Giacomo Mavilla).
Proud Zio of Cynthia (Matt), Victoria, Kassandra, Adamo (Danielle) and David (Jaanuha) and great-uncle to Sofia, Nathan, Michael, Bianca, Antonio Jr. and Levi.
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PORTER, Bruce - Died on October 5, 2021 Teacher’s Day, after a long and courageous battle with mantle cell lymphoma.
Bruce’s loving care and constant support gave strength to his family: his wife, Jessie, his daughter, Julie, his son-in-law, Gerry, and his grandchildren, Harper and Declan.
He leaves behind his cousin, Gerry Kruk, his brothers-in-law, Arch Ritter and Doug Ritter and their families.
After graduating from the University of Toronto in Honours Mathematics and Physics, Bruce began teaching.
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FARBER, Dr. Raymond Leon - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our adored husband, father and grandfather on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Barbara, son Adam (Deborah Rogers) and daughter Melissa (Richard Shapero).
Fabulous Zaidie to Samantha, Molly, Ivy, Rowan and Lily.
He was the son of Ralph and Gertrude Farber and predeceased by brother Stephen.
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DUNKLIN, Mary Elizabeth - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the age of 80.
She was a devoted Mother to three children, proud grandmother to eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mary will always be remembered lovingly by her family, friends and her church family. She will be remembered dearly by Edward.
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STEKAR, Kristina - (December 29, 1931 - October 5, 2021)
It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of Kristina in her 90th year. She passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital with her family at her side.
Predeceased by Ivan, her loving husband of 60 years.
Loving daughter of Franc and Roza Srebernic (both deceased).
Loving Mother to Silvia, John, Rosey (Glenn), Frank, Louie (Barbara), Edward and Mark (Anna).
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PACE, Elena - June 6th, 1935 - October 5th, 2021
With sadness, we announce the passing of Elena on October 5, 2021. She passed away peacefully at the Humber River Hospital at the age of 86.
Elena is reunited in heaven with her late husband Domenico Pace.
She will be deeply missed by her beloved sons Lino and Claudio (Diane).
Cherished Nonna to Anthony (Kristina), Alexander (Shelly), Brandon (Ashley), Lee Ann (Frank), Andrew (Bijou) and Elena (Tony). Proud Bisnonna to Domenic, Angela, Mila and Olivia.
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CHADWICK, Leonard Gardiner - It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard Chadwick announce his peaceful passing at the age of 91 in Markham, Ontario on October 5, 2021.
Lovingly remembered by his wife of 70 years, Isobel, daughters Linda and Karen, son-in-law Ron, grandchildren, Daniel and Rachel, as well as his many relatives and friends.
Len was born in Toronto on March 24, 1930, the first of three sons of Ethel and George Chadwick. Always a passionate sports fan, he excelled as a player and coach.
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HOO, Michelle Andrea - 64, of Scarborough, Ontario, passed away on October 5, 2021, from unexpected heart failure in Sunnybrook Hospital, with Joe Baker, her partner of 26 years, by her side.
Michelle was born in Kingston, Jamaica, the first child of Nolia and Everard Hoo.
She graduated from Alpha Academy and in 1975, left her family to pursue her degree in Psychology at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
The family would later join her when they immigrated and settled in Toronto in 1978.
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MARANAN, Danilo Magtibay - 1951-2021 - It is with great sadness to announce the peaceful passing of Danilo at Sunnybrook Hospital, surrounded by his family, at the age of 70 on October 5, 2021. His family lost him due to Cancer.
He was born in Batangas, Philippines on July 12, 1951.
Predeceased by his loving spouse Natividad in 1992 whom he had 4 children Rex, Ryan, Rhea and Roxanne.
He has found comfort in the care and love of Teresita whom he married in 1999.
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BRIEDIS, Valdis - ALDIS In the past ten years, he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, spent time with the Maasai tribe, visited the spice fields in Zanzibar, stayed with the locals in Machu Picchu, visited China, Vietnam, supported a family in Cuba annually, and spent his summers in Latvia.
He is survived by his sister, Rita and brother, Janis (Dzidra), his daughter, Valda Berzins (Carlos) and son, Talis (Una P?tersone), grandchildren, Daina Licis (Guntis), Mara, Daniels, Edvards and great-grandson, Roberts, and many nieces and nephews in Latvia.
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BROWN, Irene Doris - Peacefully passed away, at Bradford Valley Care Community with family at her side on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 87 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late John Brown.
Loving mother of Rob and Ron. Proud grandma of Elizabeth, Robert and William.
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BURNS, Robert Edward Boak - It is with sadness that we share the news of our father's passing, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Village of Erin Meadows, at the age of 88.
Beloved husband of the late Mildred (nee Melenchuk) for 59 years.
Loving father of Kenneth (Beth) of New Brunswick, and Karen (Gary) of Ontario. Cherished Grampa of Scott (Laura), Brian (Molly), Kylee, and Kristen.
Much adored Great-Grampa of Elle. Bob enjoyed working over thirty years in several positions with the provincial government. Bob (Boak) started curling at the age of 16 at the Welland Curling Club.
He continued on his love of curling with Milly where they shared over thirty years of curling at the Boulevard Club in Toronto.
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CHADWICK, Leonard Gardiner - It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard Gardiner Chadwick announce his peaceful passing at the age of 91, in Markham, Ontario, on October 5, 2021.
Lovingly remembered by his wife of 70 years, Isobel, daughters, Linda and Karen, son-in-law, Ron, and grandchildren, Daniel and Rachel, as well as his many relatives and friends.
Len was born in Toronto on March 24, 1930, the first of three sons of Ethel and George Chadwick.
Always a passionate sports fan, he excelled as a player and coach.
He started his work career at the Globe and Mail, where he met his beloved wife.
His outgoing personality, social skills and love of people led him from working on the presses to selling business forms, and it was here he built a lengthy, award-winning sales career distinguished by his accomplishments and lifelong relationships.
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MacKERACHER, Kenneth "Ken" Young - This delightful human, socially concerned, generous, sometimes irreverent, lifelong learning advocate, died peacefully in Toronto, on October 5, 2021, at age 89.
Ken, predeceased by father Kenneth and mother Adelaide Edith Young, was so proud of the achievements of his three children Mary, David, and Gordon and, as Poppa, will be greatly missed by his granddaughters Anastasia and Zoe, a clutch of extremely talented cousins, dear friends and former colleagues.
Ken relished his multicultural heritage that included exuberant French-Canadian (de Lanaudiere) as well as determined Scots.
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REID, Nancy Anne (nee HOPE) - The last Hope, Mrs. Mcgillicuddy, Auntie Odd... she was the last of a generation of Hopes.
Surrounded with love, Nancy left us on October 5, 2021.
Predeceased by her husband Mel, siblings Mary Clake, Mike, Chuck and Monica Hope, Joan Rankin, Tess O'Hanlon and Dorthy Shortell.
Survived by her children James Reid and Mary Ellen Mendoza, grandkids Al Reid, Sydney and Liam Mendoza, honorary grandkids Jackie and Katie Smith and sister-in-law Marion Hope.
She left many nieces and nephews on both sides of the family, spanning three generations, who she loved dearly.
Her sense of humour and sharp wit were second to none. She was a favourite of many and will be missed by all.
There will be a mass for the family at St. John's Church and a celebration of her life in the Spring when we can all be together safely.
Good Night, God Bless Mum xxoo.
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SALMON, Robert (Bob) - January 3, 1929 - October 5, 2021
Born in Toronto, Ontario, to the late Russell and Reta Salmon.
Bob suddenly passed in Barrie, Ontario in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Dorothea Salmon, wife of 58 years, loving father of Melissa Smart (David).
Brother of John Salmon and uncle to Steven (Michelle) and Phillip (Janet) Salmon.
Bob's lifelong interests were gardening and photography.
He loved the Blue Jays and DIY projects around the house and cottage.
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THOMPSON, Linda Ann (nee SKINKLE) - Linda passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on October 5th, 2021 after a valiant attempt to overcome cancer.
She lived a life full of love, integrity and generosity and touched the hearts of everyone around her.
Linda's passion was real estate and her entrepreneurial spirit led her into a career as a real estate agent in the Quinte area for many years before moving to Toronto where she established and operated a real estate brokerage, HomeLife/Realty One Ltd., for thirty years.
She grew up in a rural setting in Prince Edward County, the daughter of John and Edith Skinkle and the youngest of seven children.
The County held a very special place in her heart and she returned there every summer with her beloved husband Tom to enjoy life at the cottage with their family and friends.
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He was the beloved son of Mary-Lee Joyce (Cannon) and step-dad Mr. Bradley Joyce, now in New Brunswick.
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HARPER, Barbara (Cockshutt) - Peacefully on October 5, 2021 at the age of 98.
Proud Nurse at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal during World War II.
Beloved wife of the late Kenneth for 73 years.
Wonderful mother of Gordon (Mary), Marilyn (Dan) and David (Judy).
Adoring grandma of Adam, Mark, Elyse, Amanda and Scott, great-grandmother of Rylee and Casey.
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PENNINGTON, Sherrill Anne (nee GRAHAM) - Sherrill Anne Pennington (nee Graham) Passed away peacefully, in her 80th year on October 5, 2021.
Sherrill was born on September 19, 1941 in Hawkesbury, ON.
She is survived by her husband Gary Pennington, her daughter Melissa Fiorino (Giuseppe) and grandson Massimo.
She will be missed by her brother John E.S. Graham and was predeceased by her parents Anne Graham and R. Smith Graham. Remembered by first husband and father to Melissa, John Darker.
Cherished stepmother to Holly and Derek Pennington.
An incredibly dedicated teacher, talented editor and extensive world traveller; Sherrill lived a rich life full of entertaining, dancing and singing in the Swan Lake choir.
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