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DA CUNHA, Francisco Dias - Beloved son of the late Antonio and Idalina da Cunha, Francisco passed away surrounded by family in the early morning of October 5, 2021 at the age of 89.
Francisco was the cherished husband of Gloria (nee Cachetas), adored father of Fernando, Robert and Marlene (Michael) as well as beloved and loving grandfather of Adam and Leandro.
Francisco was predeceased by his brother, Fernando and sister, Rosa; he leaves behind his brothers, João (Maria Julia), José (Maria), Antonio (Rosa), Manuel (Lucilia) and sister, Maria (Joaquim) as well as sister in law, Luciene, and several nephews and nieces. He leaves behind family members in Canada, Portugal, France, Luxemburg and Brazil.
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BATES, Gerald Joseph 'Jerry' - 62, of Toronto Ontario went to be with the lord on October 5, 2021 after a long illness.
Gerald was the eldest child of Joseph Bates and Ethel MacDonald Bates born on August 30,1959 in Glacé Bay Nova Scotia.
Gerald is survived by his brothers Robert Bates and John Bates of Lowell, Ma and a sister Bonnie John of New Bedford, Ma.
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HUMMEL, Sandy Joyce - Peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Tuesday October 5, 2021 at the age of 75 with family by her side.
Beloved wife of Neil Hummel.
Loving mother to Denise and Brian Hummel.
Loving grandmother to Joshua Thompson and loving great grandmother to Landon Watts.
Sandy will be lovingly remembered by all her dear friends and family, both near and far.
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FANNING, Margaret Isabelle "Peggy" (nee DUNCAN) - July 30, 1934 - October 5, 2021
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Beloved wife of the late David Ross Fanning (deceased 2014). Loving mother of Duncan (Ian Beck), Trent, and Jane (Ged Hague).
Proud grandmother of Jack Fanning Hague. Survived by her sister Helen Lyon and brother Howard Duncan (Sylvia) as well as her many nieces and nephews.
Peggy lived a life full of variety. Born and raised in Dundalk, Ontario on a family farm with 12 siblings where goods times were had by all. From farm life she moved to Toronto and entered Bruno's Hair Dresser academy.
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FORD, Katharine Dorothy (nee KERN) - March 29, 1930 - October 5, 2021
In the early hours of October 5, 2021, in her 92nd year, Katharine passed away peacefully in her sleep, in the comfort of her home in Hidden Valley, Huntsville, Ontario.
Daughter of the late Thomas John Kern (Jack) and Jerrine Kern (Ferris).
Katharine was the loving and devoted mother to Brian Douglas (Cynthia), David Alan and Gail Elizabeth; proud and beloved grandma of Ryan Ford (Dana), Saxon Guptill, Kyle Ford, Hailey Guptill and Megan Ford; and great-grandma to Cole and Clayton Ford (sons of Kyle).
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PETCOFF, Francine Vivian - Francine Vivian Petcoff passed peacefully at True Davidson Acres on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, holding hands with her two best friends Patty Gallagher and Diane Foster.
Beloved by staff and regulars at The Bo Peep restaurant in Scarborough.
Franny was the heart and face of the Bo for the decades that she worked there.
Franny was known for her sharp sense of humour, and that snarky wit lives on in her great-nephew Levi Guerra! Loving sister to Dan (Wendy) Petcoff, Nadine (deceased) (Gary) Jewison.
She will be missed by her nieces and nephews Deanna and Blake Petcoff and Melissa and Kelly Jewison as well as her great-nephew Levi Guerra.
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GROOT, Ronald - Suddenly at Etobicoke General Hospital, as a result of a heart condition, on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the age of 50.
Dearly beloved son of Paul and Ann Groot. Loved brother of Joyce (Fred) de Haan, Irene (Ray) Veenstra, and Henriette (Jeremy) Grootenboer.
Kind and gentle uncle to Abby, Caleb, Noah, Alexandra, Nathan, Julia, Avalene, Marin, Meagan, Ethan and Joshua.
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INFUSINO-TOMASI, Francesca - Our dear Francesca left us to be with God on October 4th, 2021 at the young age of 53.
She will be forever missed by her 3 children, husband, mother, father, sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew.
Francesca, I know you are now travelling the world and salsa dancing as you always loved to do. Love you forever.
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BENINCASA, Carmela - Carmela Benincasa was born on July 17, 1922 in San Vincenzo La Costa, Cosenza, Italy and passed away on November 4, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 99 years.
Carmela has been reunited with her beloved husband Antonio Benincasa.
She is the loving Mother of Frank (Margaret), Dino (Claudia), Mario (Sharyl), Divina (Luigi Izzo) and Mary (Tavio Carbone).
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BALAZS, Ethel - Peacefully passed away on Monday, October 4th, 2021 at the Wesburn Manor, Etobicoke at the age of 100.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Andy, daughter Helen Hawman and grandson Paul Hawman.
Survived by her loving son Ed Balazs (Fran), sister in law Irene Nyisztor (Jimmy) and Olga Stieger. Ethel will be dearly missed by her grandson to Mark Hawman (Diana) and nephew Louis Breza (Mary).
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KING, Daisy Evelyn - Daisy Evelyn King passed away October 4, 2021 in Paris, Ontario at the age of 95.
Her husband, Gorden King passed away in 2014. Daisy had two children, Jerry and Janice and two grandchildren, Elaine and Heather. Daisy Evelyn Finnamore was born August 20, 1926 in Toronto, youngest of eight children.
Daisy, like many young women of her era, worked in the secretarial field until she married Gord and life as a housewife ensued. Gord was ordained as an Anglican minister in the mid 1950's thrusting Daisy into a rural life and a minister's wife. By the late 50's the family was back in Toronto, moving from parish to parish.
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YIOLDASSIS, Nick - Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021.
Predeceased by his wife Yula.
Loving father of Harriet, Renna and George (Alyson).
Proud Papou to Elyse, Stephanie and Nicholas.
Nick was a valued and respected member of York Downs Golf and Country Club and a proud owner of The Silver Rail Restaurant.
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MILLER, Cissie Stobbie (nee MEIKLEHAM) - January 19, 1935 - October 4, 2021
Peacefully passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital. Dear wife to John, loving mother of Kirsten (John) and Heidi (Jonathan), and the proudest and most doting grandmother of Caitlin and Emma Wright, and Alexandra and Campbell Hamilton.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Cissie helped her widowed mother raise her 3 younger brothers, John, Archie and Dan.
She was a diligent student, skillful seamstress, knitter, and champion sprinter. In 1961, wanderlust brought her to Toronto to "test the waters".
She quickly found employment, and a husband, while immersing herself in Canadian life with bowling, badminton, tennis and skiing. Her marriage to John in 1964 brought 57 years of wonderful family life and enduring friendships.
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IVANOCHKO, Yvonne Natalie (Prosymiak) - Passed away quietly on October 4, 2021 at the Ivan Franko Long Term Care Home in Toronto, Ontario.
Yvonne was born in Toronto on August 23rd, 1933 to Hnat and Sophie (née Boychuk). She married Ihor Zenon Ivanochko on October 25th, 1958, and together they raised three daughters.
Yvonne, or Ivanka as she was known to friends, was a compelling woman, who loved being social.
It was very important to her to make a life for herself, and she took a great deal of pride in entering the workforce after raising three children.
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FORSEY, Doris Noreen (Mallinson) - Passed away peacefully in her 94th year at her care facility in Toronto on October 4, 2021.
Doris was born on November 11, 1927 in an upstairs bedroom to May and Stuart Mallinson on Wineva Avenue in the Beach area of Toronto.
She eventually moved to Balsam Avenue where she lived until she married Allan Stewart Forsey in May,1951.
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SHORTT, Shirley Ann (Trott) - April 30, 1934 – October 4, 2021 - Shirley gently slipped away from us in Toronto in her 87th year.
Despite significant health problems in her later years, she felt very fortunate in so many ways starting with her birthplace in Toronto to a loving family (Shirley and Gordon Trott parents), Bev DesLauriers (David) her sister and a big broad family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.
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CHRISTIE, Joseph Paul - Paul Christie, aged 84, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2021 in the company of loving friends.
Paul was the son of Evangeline Booth Christie.
He was born and lived in Toronto but for a period in his youth when he lived in London.
While working as a bookseller there, Paul cultivated a passion for theatre in the West End, as he did throughout his life at venues in Toronto and New York and throughout North America.
Paul's knowledge of the performing arts was peerless, and he unconditionally supported the careers of generations of emerging actors, singers and writers.
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CARTER, George Edward, B.A.,M.A., Ph.D., - After a somewhat long and fulfilling life, I chose to exit this realm on October 4, 2021, due to escalating medical issues.
This decision gave me the advantage of being able to assist with the writing of this obituary.
I was born in Amherst, NS, in 1936 (the secret is revealed) and I leave behind my brother David (partner Guy) in White Rock, BC, and many dear and wonderful friends in Toronto (Stan Middlestadt, Scott DeWare, Joe Lauerman, Eric Ralphe) and in Puerto Vallarta (Jim Gregory, the Hamlin-Lockington's, Rowley clan, and others).
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PATTERSON, Derek Robert - We are very sad to announce the passing of Derek, on Monday, October 4, 2021.
He was born in Newcastle England on April 11, 1926. At the tender age of 3, he emigrated to Canada with his parents and sister Joan. Derek joined the Canadian Air Force and competed his training to be a Navigator Bombardier when he was 17. Upon leaving the Air Force he decided to focus in on business.
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PECAJ, Prela - 1957-2021 - It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Prela on Monday, October 04, 2021 at the age of 64.
He leaves behind to mourn his wife Age; his son Altin (Kristina); his daughters Gjystina (Clint) and Jully; his grandchildren Dylan, Brianna, Jaxon and Layla; his brother Gjoka; and his sisters Lena and Lucja.
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MALONE, Patrick John - Suddenly at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, on Tuesday, October 4, 2021.
Patrick John Malone, at the age of 65, beloved husband of Janet Malone (nee Farnsworth).
Loving father of Kelly Malone, Rich and his wife Ashley Malone.
Cherished grandfather of Madison, Samantha, Josh, Faith and Taya.
Dear brother of Kevin, Gerald, June, Joey (deceased), Ronny (deceased) and Joyce.
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RAINBOW-MCCULLOGH, Joan Ruth (Burrows) - With incredible sadness, we announce the passing of Joan Rainbow-McCullough, aged 62, at the Markham Stouffville Hospital while surrounded by family. She passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 after a difficult battle with cancer.
She was born in Markham to the late Nancy and John Burrows, on August 19, 1959.
Loved by the late Keith Rainbow, and her adoring husband, Kirk McCullough.
She will be dearly missed by her 5 children: Amy Ahn (Soonhyung), Tracy Campbell (Colin), Brett Rainbow (Meredith), Kerry Manduca (Chris) and Kevin Rainbow (Sam).
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CICCONE, Felicia - On Monday October 4 2021, Felicia Ciccone passed away peacefully in her home.
She is reunited in heaven with her late husband, Orlando Ciccone.
Cherished mother of Salvatore (Maria Luisa) and Giovanni (Rosalia).
Proud Nonna to Victoria, Fernanda, Gabriella, Bruno-Orlando and Sebastian.
Felicia touched our lives with her generosity and giving nature, her wisdom, and her gentle kindness. She is remembered as always giving but never wanting anything in return.
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MANUEL, Brian Manning - Died peacefully, on October 4, 2021, at the age of 72.
Beloved husband of Carolyn for 51 years.
Father of Jeffrey (Debra) and Sheri (Tony).
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KIRKBY, Sandra - Peacefully at South Lake Hospital on October 4, 2021 at the age of 82.
Beloved wife of the late Jack.
Wonderful mother of Anne and Glen.
Adoring Grandma of Nicola, Lauren, Erik and Allison.
Great Grandma of Jahsiyah.
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KOVALOFF, Alexander - Born on April 11, 1945; Alex passed away on October 4, 2021 at the age of 76, in Kingston, ON.
Of late he'd been fighting a hard battle with Alzheimer's.
The family is saddened by his death but consider it merciful that he can now rest in peace.
Alex is survived by his two sons, Tratham and Nikita, sister Olga, grandchild Sasha.
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