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WELLS, Elmer - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Wells, on Yom Kippur, on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in his 97th year.
Beloved husband of the late Esther Wells.
Devoted father and father-in-law of Debbie and Lloyd Speyer.
Very proud Zaidy of Michelle and Joc.
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BRESLIN, Gilbert - On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Humber River Hospital.
Gil Breslin husband of the late Rita Breslin.
Son of the late Harold and Celia Breslin.
Brother to Gilda and the late Donny Jubas.
Father to Karen and the late John McDonnell, Denise and Howard Gold, and the late Phillip Breslin.
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TERENTIEW, Marika 'Mary' - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, daughter and grandmother Marika Terentiew on the day after her 67th birthday, September 16, 2021.
Marika passed away peacefully in her home while her children and husband watched over her and surrounded her with love.
Marika will be greatly missed and will always be remembered for her love of baking, gardening and kind, nurturing heart and warm hugs.
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McNAUGHT, Charles David 'Charlie' - Charles David McNaught, “Charlie” or “Sonny”, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2021 at the age of 61, while at his home in Brampton, ON.
Born November 14, 1959 in Toronto, to Ethel (deceased).
Charlie is survived by his daughter; Samantha (Justin), Granddaughter; Amelia, Brother; Michael McNaught and, beloved partner; Kathleen Hannah.
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LUZI, Chiara - Passed away peacefully at Humber Reactivation Care Centre on Wednesday September 15, 2021.
Beloved wife to the late Natale Luzi and loving mother to Italo Joe (Nanci) and Nino (Catherine).
Proud Grandmother to Amanda, Stephen (fiancée Caroline), Michael (fiancée Stephanie), Matthew (Jacqueline). Loving sister of Luigi Berardi and the late Vincenzo Berardi.
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BERTOLO, Elsa (Colautti) - (1929 - 2021) - With deepest regret, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, Elsa, who passed away peacefully at her home in Port Credit on Wednesday September 15th, 2021.
She was the best mother anyone could have and she loved her family and friends with all her heart.
Elsa was born in Fiume Veneto, Italy, the youngest of 8 children. Elsa met her husband, Antonio (deceased 2011) and in 1958 and they married and shortly after immigrated to Canada. They settled in Cooksville where they lived with Zia Antonietta and Zio Giovanni and their children. Their daughter Laura was born there and 2 years later they moved to Port Credit and their son Danny was born.
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HAUZAR, Anton 'Tony' - Passed away peacefully at Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Hospital on September 15, 2021 at the age of 85.
Loving husband of Janina (Jean) for 56 wonderful years.
Proud father of Diane, Irene, and Kristina (David). Loving uncle to Ann (Ron), Peter (Jennifer), Michael (deceased 2014), and many nieces and nephews in Slovenia and Poland. Brother-in-law to Irene and Walter Kic.
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DIANA, Silvano Fernando - Born in the village of Tiezzo in the province of Pordenone, Italy, Silvano Fernando Diana, aged 87, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021.
Silvano was a loving husband, father and nonno. He will be missed by his wife Elvia (Fabro) Diana and his four children: Jake (Maria), Tamara (Kevin), Roger (Lori) and Jason (Laurie) and his grandchildren: Amanda (John), Jennifer (Dean), Justin, Melissa, Claire, Ayla and Emmett.
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BRACE, Beatrice 'Veronica' (née McPherson) - It is with a heavy heart that we share that Beatrice “Veronica” Brace (née McPherson), born January 11th, 1937 in Sydney, NS passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital during the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at the age of 84.
Veronica made her home in Scarborough, Ontario and Sydney, Nova Scotia, and was the adoring wife of the late Willis Brace and devoted mother to Darryl Brace.
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KENNEDY, Marjory Mae (nee Healey) - It is with hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our loving mother and grandmother Marjory Mae Kennedy (nee Healey) on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital in her 101st year.
Predeceased by her husbands Joseph Drury (1980) and George Kennedy (2016).
Cherished mother of Sid (Janice) Drury and daughter in law Gail (late Joseph Drury 2020). Beloved grandmother to Wayne (Gina) Drury, David (Kim) Drury, Stephen (Peggy) Drury and Kathy (Mike Reynolds). Loving great grandmother of many great grandchildren.
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ZELDIN, Harold - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold Zeldin on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at home.
Loving husband to the late Honey Zeldin z’l, father to Karen and Steve Ossowski and Michael and Cheryl Zeldin, Zaidie to Mark and Elinor, Paul, Adeena, Ahsher, Noam and great grandfather to Natanel and Elianna and loving brother to Lillian Cooper.
He was a gentle and kind man and will be missed by all.
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CLARK, Richard Leon - It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Leon Clark announce his sudden passing on September 15th, 2021 the day following his 72nd birthday.
He is survived by his long time partner and best friend, Audrey Young.
Life provided him three beautiful children Kimberly, Jason and Shawn, an amazing granddaughter Sarah and two great-granddaughters whom he adored.
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SEIDL, Jennifer Susan (nee Pickering) - Jennifer Susan Seidl (nee Pickering) passed away on September 15th, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario.
She will be sadly missed by her children, siblings, parents, and many friends.
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FURTADO, Joao Mariano - Joao Mariano Furtado passed away peacefully at age 87 on September 15, 2021 with his family by his side.
John was born on November 21, 1933 in Sao Miguel, Acores. At age 21, he was the first of his family to arrive in Canada. With great courage he was able to bring his siblings and parents to Canada.
He leaves behind his Loving wife Isabel Furtado his son Vasco (Lynn), daughter Marinella (Tony), son Filipe (Maria) and his beloved grandchildren Alyssa, Johnny, Laura, Thomas, Daniel, Emily, Salina and great grandson Alexander.
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LAWRYSHYN, Iraida (Irene) - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Irene on September 15, 2021.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years Jaroslaw (Jerry), son Yuri, his wife Jody and their children Lexy and Cole.
Irene’s brother, Lon Pencak, passed away in May, 2019, who is survived by his wife, Nusia (Mary Anna) Pencak.
Irene, as a child, fled her native Ukraine during WWII with her family. Then they made their way to Canada. Irene attended Bloor Collegiate and then the University of Toronto on a full scholarship where she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1959. Thereafter, Irene completed Teachers’ College receiving her Teaching Certificate from the Ontario College of Education in 1960.
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WILSON, Robert Alexander 'Bob' - (January 18th, 1935 - September 15th, 2021) -
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, Robert Alexander Wilson. "Bob" passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 15th, 2021 at the age of 86.
Dearly loved father to Arlene (Paul) and Yvonne (Joscelyn). Cherished Papa to Jordan, Ryan (Victoria), Erin (Jake), Robyn (Zachary) and Denver. Companion and partner to Jan Bowden.
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KUSSNER, Beatrice Eileen – On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Hospital.
Beatrice Kussner, loving mother and mother-in-law of Aubrey and Sara Safran, Stacey Safran-Buckler and Chris Buckler, and Kimberly Orakian and John Watterson.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Clarence and Renee Kussner, and the late Ralph Kussner. Cherished Grandma Bea of Ariel, Bradley, Jordan, Allyson, Kendra, and Kinsley.
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PASTERNAK, Susan - On Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Susan Pasternak, Holocaust Survivor.
Beloved wife of the late Jack Pasternak.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Mark and the late Cindy Pasternak, Steven and Kim, and Jonathan and Cara.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Allan and the late Margaret Weinstein, and the late Tova Ayalon.
Devoted grandmother of Summer, Adam, Jenna, Rossy, Faith, David, and Jordyn.
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BERKIS, Peter - June 10, 1926 - September 15, 2021
Dearly missed and forever in our hearts Peter passed away peacefully, at Michael Garron Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Martin and Jevdokija Berkis and loving wife Ursula Berkis, brothers Janis, Vasilijs and Voldis.
Loving father of Oliver (Linda), loving grandfather of Natalie and Elliot.
Remembered by relatives in Canada and Latvia.
A private family service has taken place.
If desired, a memorial donation in Peter's name to Michael Garron Hospital Foundation or Toronto Humane Society, would be much appreciated.
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PIRES, Roland - August 11, 1939 - September 15, 2021
With deep sorrow, we advise of the sudden, but peaceful, passing of our dear brother, Roland Pires, on September 15, 2021.
Roland faced his many health issues with resilience, resolution and resourcefulness, transitioning various career paths from engineering through maths tutoring to tax preparation.
A gentle person, with a quiet sense of humour, he was beloved of his many students and clients.
He had a wide range of interests from scientific to spiritual and was the author of two books: "Universal Mathematics, Grades 8 and 9" and "Evolution Unravelled defies Natural Laws".
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EDWARDS, Bobby Robert David Edwards - Known by most as Bobby Edwards, died peacefully at Southlake Hospital in Newmarket on September 15, 2021, at the age of 72.
A masterful guitarist, Bobby was a legend in the Canadian music scene.
He began his career at 15, and became one of Canada's most recorded studio guitarists.
Composer, arranger, and performer, Bobby worked with artists including Norm Amadio, Gordon Lightfoot, Glen Campbell, Anne Murray, Kim Mitchell, Oscar Peterson, Henry Mancini, Kenny Rogers, and Ella Fitzgerald.
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SHERRARD, Rosaleen Norah Gertrude - May 9, 1935 - September 15, 2021
Rosaleen (Roz) Sherrard, died peacefully at her home, on September 15, 2021.
She was born in Dublin, Ireland, and was the eldest daughter of Gerald and Nora Sherrard (nee O'Mahony).
She came to Canada in 1959 to marry Henry Heller and together they had two children, Christopher (died April 21, 2011) and Valerie.
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KARAPITA, Alexander Donald - July 31, 1929 - September 15, 2021
Alexander Donald Karapita, 92.
Cherished husband of over 60 years to Gertrude, beloved father to Stephanie (O'Neil Smith), Michael (Paul Harris) and John (Shelley Potter), and adoring grandfather to Sophia, Ksenia, Joshua and Claudia.
Alex also leaves his sisters, Mary Wenc and Pearl Wuschenny, many nieces, nephews and extended family across Canada.
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JANSSENS, Susan Theresa (nee POVH) - August 9, 1953 - September 15, 2021
Passed away at Juravinski Hospital, at the age of 68. Susan was born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, to Slovenian parents Frank, a coal miner, and Frances (nee Jamsek), both deceased.
She graduated from Dalhousie University in 1975, and worked as a pharmacist for 42 years, retiring in 2017.
Susan will be deeply missed by sons Chris and Kent (Shawna), born to first husband George Janssens (deceased), by her sisters Emily and Janet, niece Nicole (Kyla and Walker) and by her "adopted" daughter Helen.
Beloved wife of Stephen Cheesman for 21 years, they met on a blind date set up through prayer by one of her customers, Laureen!
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BRAJOVIC, Nevenka (nee DJORDJEVIC) - Passed away peacefully at her residence, Toronto, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in her 91st year.
Nevenka, loving wife of the late Miodrag Brajovic (1990.
Loving mother of Robert.
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TSATSOS MORANA, Vasiliki 'Bessie' - January 19, 1973 - September 15, 2021 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and dear friend Bessie on September 15, 2021 after a courageous 8-year battle with cancer.
Adored wife of 17 years to Sal, the love of her life.
Proud and devoted Mom to Sofia Eleni and Nicolas Joseph.
Cherished daughter of Tryfon and Evangelia Tsatsos.
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