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GAL, Rozalija - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rozalija Gal on Saturday, September 25th, 2021, after many long battles with various illnesses, she is finally at peace.
Rozalija, also known as Rozi or Rozina, was a loving wife to Janez Gal for 50 years and will now join him in heaven for eternity.
She was survived by her children, Dragica (Roy), John (Kathryn), and her grandchildren: Olivia, Rebecca, Nicole, and Elise.
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SABTY-COHEN, Louise - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Louise with her children at her side on September 25, 2021, in her 93rd year.
Beloved wife of the late Asher Cohen, sister of Clement Sabty and Marcel Cohen (deceased). Loving mother of daughter Lily, and sons Elliot and Israel (Isy). Cherished grandmother of Joshua and Cassandra Cohen-Miller whom she adored.
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METCALFE, Ronald Earl - Ronald Earl Metcalfe passed away at the age of 86, on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Born on April 21, 1935 to Earl and Laila (Moore) Metcalfe, Ronald is preceeded in death by his wife of 45 years Carol Bargman.
Ron was the loving father of Ryan Metcalfe, Susan (Bob) Jewett, and Doug (Cathy) Metcalfe, and brother of Marilyn Smye.
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FRASER, Catherine - Catherine Ann Fraser, born July 11, 1956, passed away Saturday, Sept 25, 2021, at Scarborough Grace Hospital, at the age of 65.
She is survived by brothers John and Rick, and their families.
Cathy's smile, warm heart, laughter and witty character always lit up the room and will surely be missed.
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LEIBSON, David B. B.C.L., LL.B. TESL Certificate - David died peacefully at his Toronto home on September 25, 2021 with his loving wife, Phyllis Whyte at his side.
He will be missed by her, his brother Michael and his extended family of friends and relations.
He was predeceased by his parents, Mac and Ann Leibson (Blanshay).
Born and raised in Montreal, David studied law at McGill University, where he was a valued member of the "McGill Redmen" (now "McGill Redbirds") basketball team.
Whether on the rugby pitch, basketball court, doing Tai Chi, or canoeing rapids, David was physically active.
It was in Toronto that David met Phyllis, sparking decades of laughter, travel, photography, reading, camping, song writing and his artfully prepared meals for friends and family.
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DEGEER, James C. "Jimmy" - 1986 - 2021
Beloved son of Dorothy West and Mervyn Degeer.
Passed away on September 25, 2021.
Sadly missed by all who were his friends and neighbors.
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STOCKDALE, Howard Douglas - June 30, 1936 – September 25, 2021
Howard passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a short battle with cancer.
Survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane, his daughters Linda and Laura, sisters-in-law Audrey Stockdale, Willa Fitzpatrick (George) and brothers-in-law Thor Karlson and Paul Seymour (Jennie).
Will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Jessica, Wes, Melissa and Carter, great-grandchild Chloe and many friends.
Predeceased by siblings Jean Karlson, Walter Stockdale and Mary Sandford. Howard's career at Kodak Canada spanned 35 years. After retirement, he was able to focus on his first loves; being a sportsman, and wood carving.
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STEIN, Maria Rospond - ROSPOND Peacefully at Michael Garron Hospital on September 25, 2021 in her 97th year, after a remarkable life: the "Iron Lady".
Born to Rospond and Szponder, near Krakow, Poland, child prodigy, gifts of voice and intellect, robbed of youth by 5 years of slave labour and Resistance, 19 year-old ward of 110 war UNRRA camp orphans in Germany, penniless refugee to Canada without family, overcame discrimination and championed women's and human rights by example and true grit.
Recovered from abandonment by her husband: left alone, raising her children with help from her wartime friends and entering nursing at Sick Children's, winner of scholarships, University of Toronto Nursing grad then English Lit, pioneer ICU Head Nurse, researcher, and distinguished popular Ryerson Professor Emeritus of Nursing, in her seventies while selling lotto tickets was held up at gunpoint and Granny drove off the robber.
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PEACOCK, Audrey Evelyn - March 25, 1932 - September 25, 2021
After a short stay in hospital, in her 90th year, she passed away comfortably in her sleep.
Everyone knew, Audrey loved her telephone.
She was the person who kept in touch with everyone.
She was the epicentre for all the information and she would pass it along appropriately.
She will be remembered by her sibling Jane.
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MORRISON, Donald Murdock - Born August 10, 1934 Died September 25, 2021
Don's love of his life, Sandra Lee (nee Millar) and children Heather (Jeff), Daryl, Pamela (John), Mike and grandchildren Richard, Tom, Jeremy, Jordan, Justine, Carly, Mathew, Ivy, Lexie and Alana celebrate his life today.
Don was raised in Toronto by parents John (Jack) and Florence Morrison.
Attended Western Tech.
Don worked at Sears Canada Headquarters from 1953 to 1990 when he retired.
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HOLLIDAY, Rev. Dr. Richard David Pastor (Shepherd) - of four Ontario Baptist Churches; Managing Director of Muskoka Baptist Conference for 20 years; Interim Ministry at Christie St. Baptist; Meetings for Seniors; On-call Hospital Chaplaincy; President of Goforth Ministries; 23 years of Bible Lands Tours (Europe, U.K., and Islands). A valiant servant of Jesus Christ… "He being dead, yet speaketh".
Entered Heaven and home, at age 85, on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Predeceased by siblings: Ross (Rose), Don, Paul (Nelda), Dorothy Simmonds.
Lovingly remembered by: wife Marilyn, daughter Kimberly (David) and grandchildren Marilyn, Vanessa, Nick (Katie), David (Claire) with great-grandsons Kier and Struan, son Bruce (Melanie) and grandsons Joshua and Scott, brother-in-law Bruce Aylett (Fay), sister-in-law Marlene Holliday, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
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BRYSON, Muriel (nee McWATTERS) - Muriel passed away September 25, 2021 at Providence Villa at the age of 84.
Beloved wife of Donald Bryson, married for 64 years.
Mother to Donald Jr. (Lynda), Shawn (Stephanie), Carol-Anne (Randy).
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BAILEY, Isabel Anne (nee LYNN) - July 3, 1932 - September 25, 2021
It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Isabel Anne Bailey on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 62 years, Arnold Tate Bailey; her daughters April Cooper and Lisanne (Danny) Gavigan; her grandsons, Timothy and Benjamin Cooper; her sister Joan Hird; and her nieces and nephews and many friends.
Anne attended Oakwood Collegiate and after Normal School became a Kindergarten teacher for 25 years teaching in Toronto/ Etobicoke at Givins, Dewson Street, Green Meadows and Valleyfield Public Schools.
She participated in Young Peoples Group and Doers at St. Clair United Church.
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CHADWICK, Margaret Jean (nee TORRIE) - It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Margaret Jean Chadwick, in Toronto, on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the age of 95.
She is survived by children David (Georgina), Charlotte (Tim) and Douglas (Seema); grandchildren Tom (Kara), Keith, Peter, Richard (Lucy), Catherine (Greg) and Blaine; and great-grandchildren Sophia, Reid, Henry, and James.
She will also be missed by nephews Gordon, Norman (Desiree), and Jim (Sonya) and niece Judy, and other family.
Margaret was predeceased by her beloved husband William (Bill) Chadwick, her parents Jean and James Torrie, and her brother Fraser Torrie (Beverly).
Margaret lived a good life on her own terms, and was devoted to her family, friends and community. She was born in 1925 in Toronto, Ontario.
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CHAN, Lai Bing Ho - Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday September 25, 2021 in Markham, Ontario.
Beloved wife of Kam.
Loving mother of Tracy (David), Amy (Eddie), Tsarin, Sammy (Cindy), Steve (May) and Newmi (Nature).
Caring grandmother of Ricky (Queenie), Kenny (Lynn), Jacky (Amy), Clara (Steven), Francis (Tammy), Kevin, Ivan, Brian, Frankie (Cindy) and Anson.
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TAYLOR, Martin - Passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, Diane’s beloved husband of 54 years.
Loving father to Lisa Ernst (Mark), Mark (Sandra), Robert (Laina), and Brent (Sophia).
Loving “Papa” to Jessica, Eric, Ryan, Matthew, Jack, Alex, Sarah, Addison, Colin, Julia, William, Caitlyn, and Emily.
Predeceased by his loving parents Martin and Alice.
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DICECCO, Joseph - Suddenly at the age of 17 years, Joseph DiCecco passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
He is treasured by his father, David DiCecco, along with his best friend and brother, Christopher.
He will forever be remembered by his family, friends and colleagues.
He is predeceased by his grandfather and namesake Joseph DiCecco.
He attended King City Secondary High School where he was just starting grade 12.
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JIMENEZ, Carmen Luis - Born July 3rd, 1937 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 25th, 2021 at the age of 84.
Beloved wife of the late Rodrigo Solatorio Jimenez.
Adored and cherished mother and mother in law of Mariecris and Jhun De Guzman, Louie and Mary Rose, Mallou and the late Anthony Alain Santos, Michael and Elana.
Adored grandmother of Lizette De Guzman and Lorenzo, Jay Santos, Jordan and Charity De Guzman, Jeffrey DeGuzman and Krystle Faustino, Ariana Santos, Chelsea Santos and Joseph De Guzman.
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HOEPPEL, Gerd Alexander 'Gary' - Passed peacefully at his home in Mount Albert, surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the age of 79 years.
Dearly loved husband of Muriel Hoeppel.
Loving father of Sherry (Barry Wood) of Barrie and Denise Kennedy of Mount Albert.
Cherished Granda of Bradley, Emily and Chase.
Beloved brother of Alexander Hoeppel and his wife Katherine.
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SHISHIS, Gladys Irene - November 16, 1943 (Parry Sound, Ontario) – September 25, 2021 (Don Mills, Ontario)
Gladys passed peacefully at home, just shy of her 78th birthday, with her devoted husband Chris always by her side.
Loving mother to Constantine (Lisa Rao) and Stephen (Brenda) and loving grandmother to Madeline, Nicholas, Cameron, Stephanie, and Matthew.
Dear daughter of Evelyn (Huffman) and James Ferguson and dear sister of Ronald Ferguson (Agnes).
She will be fondly remembered as a kind and gentle soul by her extended family.
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METZGER, Elfriede - Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the age of 81.
Predeceased by her beloved partner Karl Wolter (2019), after 16 happy years together.
An amazing woman with a warm loving smile.
She was a master chef, baker of cakes and made the world's best potato salad and cheesecake.
She was a gracious hostess and loved her card games, rummikub and time spent with family and friends.
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SILVER, Murray - On Saturday, September 25, 2021.
Murray Silver beloved husband of Fern Silver.
Loving father and father-in-law of Jeff Silver and Danielle and Jason Starkman.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of Linda and Paul Anderson, the late Sandy Silver and Linda Blaine.
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GLIVAR, Anita Katy - Passed peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice, Newmarket on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the age of 57 years.
Dearly loved mother of Ryan Glivar.
Beloved daughter of Ingeborg and the late Ludwig Obermeier. Dear sister of Everlyn, Carl and Roy.
Anita will be missed by Ryan’s father, Ciril Glivar, her good friend, Ginette Veugelers as well as her nieces, nephews, and friends.
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BURT, John Williams - We are overcome with sadness with the loss of John. He was able to enjoy some final cottage time before passing away in his home with his wife by his side on September 24, 2021 in his 89th year.
So many heartwarming letters of condolence described John as "a good, gentle and handsome man, very much loved by all, a polite, kind and intelligent man with a generous nature, another good friend gone. We will miss his charm, humour and wit."
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JUVONEN, Erikka Dale - It is with shock and sadness that we announce the death of Erikka Juvonen, who tragically passed away in the early hours of September 24th, 2021, at the age of 42.
Erikka will be remembered as the loving mother of Kyra, Kayla and Kaitlyn, dear sister of Kaarina and Helen (Tyler), and the cherished daughter of Erik and Andrea Dale.
A dedicated caregiver to her family, Erikka was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild.
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CLARK, Charles Philip - Charles passed away peacefully on September 24, 2021 at the age of 72.
Charles has joined his loving parents, Reg and Julie.
Beloved partner/spouse of over 50 years to Ronald. He is loved and remembered by his extensive family including predeceased siblings, Anne Pesce and Jolyne Pupillo; three generations of cousins, nephews and nieces. He will be greatly missed by his many friends who were family.
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