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BOTTER, Natalina - December 25, 1932 - September 24, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother Natalina Botter, peacefully, surrounded by her family on the morning of Friday, September 24, 2021 in Toronto, ON at the age of 88.
She will be deeply missed by her loving husband Cesare and children Walter (Hermana), Pia (Roberto) and her cherished grandchildren Sabrina (Paul), Elysia (Philip), Zachary and Julia.
Natalina had an unwavering devotion to God and family.
She will always be remembered for her welcoming smile, her fabulous family lunches every Sunday ("her best day") and her kind and generous heart. Her door was always open to all.
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FERRANTE, Maria - June 1, 1962 - September 24, 2021 - It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our dear Maria on Friday, September 24, 2021 after a tough battle with cancer.
Loving mother of Michael (Sasha), Daniel (Jasmine) and Andrew.
“Nanny” to Delano, Daxton, Draven and Dawson.
Her grandchildren were her entire world!
She also leaves behind to mourn her eldest sister Palmerina (Dan). “Zia” to Jason (Rachel) and Anthony (Mila); and her great nieces and nephews: Owen, William, Maeve and Alice.
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WHITNEY, Beth Arlene - Peacefully at home on September 24, 2021 at the age of 69.
Beloved wife of the late Gavin.
Wonderful mother of Chris (Melinda) and Tammy.
Adoring Nana of Jacob, Jessica, Alexis and Kaylee.
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DILETTO, Joseph - Passed on September 24, 2021 at the age of 63 surrounded by his family.
Joseph will be forever missed by his loving sons, Jason and Joseph.
Cherished by his sisters, Franca, Pierra and Rosa.
He will be dearly missed by his granddaughter Evicka.
Joseph will be deeply missed by his brother in-law Claudio.
He was a blessing to all his family and will always be remembered.
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RAGO, Mario - Gently, quietly and peacefully - just as he always lived his life, our cherished and beloved Zio Mario passed away on Friday September 24, 2021 at the beautiful age of 92.
Recently predeceased by his dear wife Carmela, of 70 beautiful years, he will be missed beyond measure, deeply loved, and remembered always by his family and many friends.
Mario lived a remarkable life driven by strength and love.
He was incredibly hardworking and dedicated and had a soul that was beautifully gentle and kind.
Above all, he was a loving and generous man who always left an imprint on everyone’s heart.
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VIRGILIO, Isabella - After a brief illness with her loving family at her side on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Mississauga Trillium Hospital at the age of 48.
Beloved and cherished daughter of Ben and the late Patricia.
Loving sister of Anthony, Dominick and his wife Tammy and Michael and his wife Laura and their family.
Dear Aunt of Kassaundra, Vanessa, Sarah, Benjamin and Jamie.
Isabella was cherished niece of Betty and John Grittani and the late Senator James Romanelli and his late wife Sandra.
Predeceased by her grandparents Anthony and Isabella Virgilio and Don and Sarah Romanelli.
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BRENT, Trevor - After a courageous battle, Trevor passed away on Friday September 24 2021 at the Georgetown Hospital.
Predeceased by parents Anne Marie & Winston.
Loving husband of Geraldine.
Adored father of Rachel & Joshua.
Trevor was a caring brother to Jennifer (Kriss) & Lisa (Don).
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FITZHARDINGE, Pamela Marjorie - Passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Moreton, and sister, Betty.
She will be sorely missed by her niece, Lesley Woods, her Australian cousins, former colleagues and her numerous friends and neighbours.
Pam’s parents emigrated to Canada from Australia. They settled in Montreal where she was born in 1932.
She studied at McGill University, where she was one of very few women completing a medical degree. She specialized in pediatrics, followed by a fellowship in Philadelphia.
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ADLER, Joseph William Phillip 'Phil' - Filed his final story and passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021, at 90 years of age.
Phil was predeceased by his father Bill Adler and his mother Cecilia Metz.
Phil is survived by his wife, Irene Ruth (Glenn), children Glenn and Silvia (Trampus), David, Douglas and Sandra (Scott) and Nancy (Adler) and Grant Love, two grandchildren Joseph and Silesia (Sutherland) and three great-grandchildren.
Phil always said writing an obituary is an art form, which he had plenty of experience with given that it was part of his first job as a reporter at the Kingston Whig Standard.
Journalism, and more particularly the print medium, was his first love. He started as a copy boy, became a reporter, an editor, editor-in-chief and then Bureau Chief for The Canadian Press, before moving into management at Broadcast News.
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KOSTA, Nicolas - (1932 - 2021) - On September 23, 2021 our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, was called to Heaven to be in God's care.
For weeks, he was seeing his son that was taken from him far too early, almost 5 years ago. His last act on this earth was to open his eyes and reach out to him.
Nicolas was born on the island of Chios Greece on February 13, 1932. He loved the island and served in the Navy protecting that which he loved. He came to Canada to build a new life in 1957 and went back home on vacation to visit his family. As luck would have it, he met and fell instantly in love, with the love of his life, Rosie. Together for 57 years. Together they welcomed two children and 5 grandchildren. He was not only Dad and Pappou, he was a friend, uncle and soulmate.
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HEIM, Antonia Joan 'Nina' - (November 4, 1936 – September 23, 2021)
Antonia, known as Nina to family and friends was born on November 4, 1936 to John and Delores Chircop in Qormi Malta. Nina met Martin and they were married on May 31, 1962, going on to have two children Raymond and Marty.
When Nina had Raymond, she decided to dedicate her life to being a wonderful mother and then Nana to Abigail, Ronan and Bridget.
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BAKER, Eileen Jean - On Thursday, September 23, 2021 in her 103rd year, Eileen Jean Baker entered peacefully into eternal life at the Harold & Grace Baker Retirement Centre in North York, where she would be welcomed home by her Mother Elena (Stewart) Baker and father Albert Baker, younger sister Verna Snow & brother Alan Baker, brothers in law Harold Snow & Leslie Duncan & beloved nieces & nephews gone before her.
Eileen is survived by her younger sister of 10 yrs. Marion (Baker) Duncan of Brockville, ON and sister-in-law Marie (White) Baker of Pefferlaw, ON. Eileen had 21 nieces & nephews, 31 great nieces & nephews & 24 great, great nieces & nephews (including spouses).
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Di FONZO, Francesco - (February 10, 1927 – September 23, 2021)
After several weeks in hospital, Francesco passed away peacefully spending his last days in Hill House Hospice.
He is survived by his children; Tom (Margherita), Carlo (Amy), Joe (Rachel); his grandchildren Daniel, Thomas (Jacqueline), Joseph (Stephanie), Stephen (Paola), David, Matthew and Patrick; great grandchildren; Mila, James, Gabrielle and Liliana. He is survived by his siblings, Onorina and Antonio (Anna Maria).
He is gone to rest with his devoted wife, Antonia, his parents, Guiseppe and Erminia, his son, Guiseppe and his brothers, Amilcare and Americo.
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ISABELLA, Talina - (1929 - 2021) - Talina Isabella passed away peacefully at home on Thursday September 23, 2021.
Beloved wife of Michele, Loving Mother of Phil and his wife Teresa and Daughter-In-law Joanne and the late Fiore..
Loved Nonna of Michael and his wife Jihan, Jonathan and his wife Krystle, Carolyn, Ryan and Mitchell and Great Nonna of Mia.
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SANTOPIETRO, Maria Pierina - Maria Santopietro, 101, died early morning Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at West Park Long Term Care Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
She was born in Italy on May 5,1920 to Nicola and Nicolina Marrone. Maria married Donato Santopietro and they immigrated to Canada in 1956 with two young children. She went on to have three more children in Canada.
Maria worked at Canadian Linen Supply for many years until she retired. She was family orientated, she loved to care for her grandchildren, work in her vegetable garden, cook and entertain.
Her husband Donato Santopietro and son Robert Santopietro preceded her in death. She is survived by her two sons Angelo Santopietro (Mary Grace), Frank Santo (Rose), her two daughters Silvia Trigiani (Philip) and Nicki Murphy (Howard).
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SAFER, Jay - On Thursday September 23, 2021.
Jay Safer, beloved husband of Elaine. Loving father and father-in-law of Josh, David & Faren, and Jordan & Alex. Legendary Zaid of Zev, Jonah, Lielle, and Ari.
Devoted brother to Barb & Mark, Ros & the late Uncle D and Ellen, and dear brother-in-law to Frank & Marilyn, and Barbara & Jeff.
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THOMPSON, Barbara - (1930 - 2021) - Barbara passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021 at Grace Manor Holland Christian Homes (HCH) in Brampton.
After losing her twin sister Frances earlier this year, she is now happily reunited with her sister. Barbara touched so many lives in her long and active life and will be remembered for her sweet and gentle kindness, her love and devotion to her family, and her service to others as a volunteer for numerous causes and organizations.
She will be missed terribly by her husband Philip Rand Thompson, her sons Rand (Angela), Scott, Dean (predeceased), Craig (Allan) and Derek (Wendy), her granddaughter Ryan and the many nieces, nephews and cousins of her large extended family.
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FURMAN, Margaret "Lynn" (nee FERNS) - March 3, 1948 - September 23, 2021
Passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC, age 73.
Loving mother to Andrew (Cierra) Furman and Marie-Louise Furman.
Devoted grandmother to Lucia Lynn Dahlquist.
Survived by her sister Dawn (Fred) Ciallella and half-brother, Brian Blain.
Her career was one of service as a nurse at VON and Toronto Grace Hospital.
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GILLIS, Duncan Archibald - August 6, 1923 – September 23, 2021
The family of Duncan Gillis wish to announce that he has passed very peacefully in his 99th year.
Duncan walked through this world proud of his Scottish and Cape Breton heritage.
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HETHERINGTON, Lee Michele (nee JACKSON) - Passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021, after many years with Alzheimer's disease.
She is the wife of David Hetherington, loving mother to her extended family of Jacqueline, Lindsay, Gregory and Matthew, and loving grandmother to Mason, Avery, Taylor, Lyla, Logan, Carter, Sophie and Zoey.
Lee enjoyed riding her horse, travelling, and spending time with her family, all the while developing the reputation of being one of the finest real estate managers in all of Toronto.
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McKAGUE, Doris Elizabeth - Passed away on September 23, 2021.
Predeceased by her loving husband, Jim McKague, and her son, John McKague, she was the only child of Sarah and George Ferguson of Seaforth, Ontario.
Doris aka Dutch leaves behind her children Bill (Jan) McKague, Anne McKague (Neal Candlish); grandchildren Angie (Mark) Bennett, Julia (James) Wegenast, Tim McKague (Victoria Osler), and a lovely batch of great-grandchildren.
Throughout her long and vigorous life, Doris's fierce, indomitable love for her family and country never waned. She maintained a determined - some might say feisty - attitude. She made it her business to create a beautiful home and set a fine table. She cooked, she sewed, she golfed.
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SUN, Anna - 1950 - 2021 The world has lost a great person.
Anna passed away peacefully, on September 23rd, after a long five-year physical and mental battle with cancer.
She was surrounded by her loving children, Francis and Maggie, sisters Louisa and Sandra and Sherry whom she took in as another daughter, with many loved ones calling from overseas (brothers Alick and Stan, sister Margaret and sister-in-law Sharon with nephews Ben and Sean).
Anna was a young teenage girl when she came to Canada on her own and managed to teach herself English while working two full-time jobs to make a better life for herself.
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FRANZE, Florence "Flo" (nee STUART) - On September 23, 2021, we lost our wonderful sweet Mother.
Flo was born July 10, 1920, at 101 years old she enjoyed a long life, full of love and laughter.
Mom had a large family and group of friends of all ages.
Flo travelled the world with her beloved husband Anthony (Tony) Franze who passed in 1997.
Their love was like no other. Flo always had fresh baked cookies for her visitors and often said to come over for a swim anytime! Flo painted beautiful pictures.
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EDWARD, Ernest "Ernie" Thomas - Passed away after a brief illness, with family by his side, on September 23, 2021, in Kingston, ON, at the age of 82.
Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on November 7, 1938, he immigrated to Canada in 1976.
He leaves behind his wife of 52 years Helen Sarojini, children, Rebecca (Jody), Sanjeeve (Suma), and grandchildren Anika, Charlotte and Noah.
Brother to siblings David (deceased), George (Saro), Effie (Reggie - deceased), Kingsley - deceased (Vino), Ivy, Devi (Opatha), and predeceased by parents Annamma and Thomas.
A loyal friend to all, there was nothing he loved more than spending time with loved ones.
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BLAND, Victor Frank Bland - Passed away peacefully, on September 23, 2021, at the age of 87, after a brief illness with cancer.
Born in London, England, Vic moved to Canada in 1957.
Upon arrival, he quickly developed a passion for playing the saxophone and clarinet, which led to distinguished and lengthy careers as a high-school music teacher and professional performer.
Former students and band mates will fondly recall his remarkable expertise and lightning-fast wit both in the classroom and on the stage.
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BEATON, Frederick Thompson “Fred” - At the age of 84, of King City.
It is with much sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Fred on Thursday, September 23, 2021 after a short illness.
Born to a coal mining family in Cape Breton, he moved to Ontario and started his sheet metal business, settling in King City with the love of his life, Betty.
Fred was a pillar of the community and he will be remembered for his contribution to the lives of many.
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