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BLACKMORE, Peter Albert - It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Pete Blackmore, 82, of Toronto.
He passed away on September 7, 2021 after a brief hospital stay. He will be missed by his spouse, Ruth Blackmore, his four children, Stephen Blackmore and his spouse Janet, Sharon Blackmore, Linda Bye and her spouse Rick, and Mitchell Blackmore and his spouse Kim.
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SCHWARTZ, Blanche - Our loved, respected and revered mother, matriarch and mentor, Blanche Schwartz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 the first day of Rosh Hashona.
She will be laid to rest beside her one true love, the late Wilfred "Toots" Schwartz.
She was lovingly and attentively cared for, during the 37 years since Toots' passing, by her four loving children and their spouses: Shloimie & Shaynie, Stanley & Suzanne, Mendl & Pauline & Cindy & Eitan.
Blanche spent her days enjoying a full and active life and was a devoted and loving Bubbie to her sixteen grandchildren as well as an inspiring, positive, and forward-thinking example to her 35 great grandchildren.
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STARKMAN, Harvey - On Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Harvey Starkman, beloved husband of Alla.
Loving father and father-in-law of Shawna Starkman and and Jay Sandys, James Starkman, Dawn Starkman, Greg and Yarka Salman.
Loving son of the late Louis and Goldie Starkman.
Dear big brother of the late Phyllis Moss and Rhea Starkman.
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DI LAURO, Marco - (November 19, 1968 – September 7, 2021)
Marco Di Lauro, age 52, of North York, Ontario passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Marco was born November 19, 1968.
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PEARSON, Joyce Wilhemine - Peacefully at home, Monday, September 6th, 2021 at the age of 90, with her husband of 63 years Kenneth James Pearson by her side.
She leaves behind her children, David (Cherylyn), Elaine (Danny), Mark (Cathy), and John (Tammy). Proud and devoted grandmother of Brittany, Amy, Tyler, Spencer, Lexie, Courtney, Brock, Brooke and Cooper.
Joyce will also be missed by her sisters Mary (late Keith) and Anne (late Paul) and her brothers Glenn (Audrey) and Hugh Bryce (Shareen). Predeceased by her parents Hugh John & Isabel Montgomery and her brother Eric Montgomery.
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GRANATA, Pietro 'Peter' - (1951 - 2021) - Pietro Granata unexpectedly passed on September 6, 2021.
Beloved husband of Diana (nee Beghin) of 30 years. Loving father of Lianna.
Brother to Francesco. Survived by his mother Maria Spagnuolo.
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SCRASE, Patricia Frances - (December 24th, 1931 - September 6th, 2021)
Patricia Frances Scrase was reunited with her beloved husband Stanley William Henry on Monday, September 6th, 2021.
She will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Carole, friends and extended family.
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CHAITAS, Trifon - (September 12, 1972 – September 6, 2021) -
His name was Trifon Chaitas. He was brought to us all as an Angel. His heart was made of gold.
Trif was the best husband, the best brother, the best son, the best friend, the best everything.
He LOVED every sport in the world but his heart and passion was Toronto Maple Leafs.
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FABIANO, Liberata - God called Liberata Fabiano home on September 6th, 2021 at the age of 90.
She will be joining her husband, Domenico, in Heaven.
Cherished mother to Maria (Nick) and Angela. Proud loving nonna to Frank (Tanya), Domenic (Maria Angela), Cristina (Christian), Nicolas (Amanda), Natalie (Philip), Michael (Debora) and Mark (Larissa). Beloved bisnonna to Nicolas, Milena, Gia, Olivia, Stefano, Allegra, Aliana and Lucas.
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HUGGINS, Jane Evelyn - October 5, 1922 - September 6, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Michael Garron Hospital, one month shy of her 99th birthday.
Jane was predeceased by her parents Roy and Caroline, brother George (Alice) and sister Betty (Leslie).
She will be greatly missed by nieces Lynne,Cathy, Susan and Karen and nephews Lee, Roy and Ken.
Jane grew up in the Beach area of Toronto, attended Malvern Collegiate and then took her teacher training at Normal School in Toronto.
During WWII, when the Canadian government first approved females in the Navy in 1942, she enlisted in the WRENS (Womens Royal Canadian Naval Service) and served in Ontario and New Brunswick until 1945.
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ZENG, Gui Ping - 58, of Markham, Ontario, passed away on September 6, 2021 at Markham Stouffville Hospital.
Gui Ping was born in Guang Zhou, China to Die Yuan Zeng on May 14th.
She went to high school in Guang Zhou and graduated around 1982. She worked as a waitress for various restaurants for many years.
She enjoyed shopping and traveling.
Gui Ping is survived by her older brother, Guang Xiong Zeng, and nephew Zhi Wen Li, of San Franciscos, CA, United States.
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McGILLIARD, Euphemia "Effie" Margaret - Passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 6, 2021.
Loving wife of Andrew "Andy" McGilliard, survived by her son Andrew and daughter-in-law Julia, sister Christine and brothers Gordon and Ian.
A memorial bench will be dedicated to her and Andy at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington.
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PERREIRA, Sonia (nee VIEIRA) - Sonia Perreira (Vieira) passed away peacefully on September 6, 2021 in Newmarket after a two and a half year battle with cancer.
Predeceased by her parents Evarist Vieira and Maria Patricia "Patsy" Vieira (Rodrigues), Sonia is survived by Clive Perreira, her loving husband of 48 years, her three adoring children Jason, Gerard and Julia, their partners Stacy, Pamela and Andrew, her beloved grandchildren, Eva and Nathan, her 10 siblings, Clive's three siblings and their respective families.
Born in Georgetown, Guyana in 1955, Sonia immigrated to Canada in 1972; she married Clive and started their family the following year. Sonia worked a variety of jobs over but her real passion was baking.
Many of her nieces, nephews, friends and friends of friends were lucky enough to get Sonia Perreira Original wedding cakes, though she never had the heart to charge for her services, in spite of her immense talent.
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PHILLIPPE, Yvonne - Passed peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, on September 6, 2021 at the age of 86.
Yvonne leaves behind Claude Phillippe – her beloved husband and best friend of 64 years.
Loving mother of Michele Phillippe (Chris Fitzpatrick), Claudia Tonna (Mark), and Andrea Phillippe (Rob Reid).
Cherished grandmother of Blake, Kate, and Grace.
Bonus grandmother of Kevin and Rachel, and bonus great-grandmother of Payton.
Predeceased by her parents Eulaline and Larry Hynes, and brother Harold.
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HURDLE, Kristene Marie - 1963 – 2021 It is with great sadness that the family of Kristene Marie Hurdle announces her sudden passing, on Monday, September 6th.
She is survived by her mother Barbara, her two brothers Stephen (Tina) and Bryan.
Kristene was predeceased by her father Raymond Hurdle, her grandparents, Iva and Ernest Root, Hilda and Earl Segriff.
Kristene will be greatly missed by all her family, friends and her many cousins.
Kristene touched the lives of so many people and she will be missed by all.
Kristene also had many passions: she loved to go swimming, dancing, bowling, and also curling. She adored her pet cats, Suzy and Francis.
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FOY, Peter Alan - Peter, our beloved brother and uncle, died September 6, 2021, suddenly, but peacefully, at home, in his 62nd year.
His older sisters, Sharon Matheson, Patricia Foy, Carol Foy and Marg Allen (David Rosen) and his many nieces and nephews, will miss his kind and gentle soul, generous nature, jokes, and the nicknames he gave all of us.
Peter was born November 9, 1959.
His father died when he was three and Peter spent many years caring for his mother.
He will be buried alongside his parents, Alan (1963) and Katherine (1996), at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Peter was a lifelong resident of Weston (Toronto).
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CLARK, Robert Irwin 'Bob' - Peacefully at his home in Keswick on Monday, September 6, 2021 at the age of 86 years.
Dearly loved husband of Sandra Clark.
Loving father of Terry (Brenda) of Udora, Bill of Keswick and Garry of Thunder Bay.
Cherished grandfather of Breymann, Abagail, Percy, Jessica, Nichole, Brent, Rebecca and Leslee.
Great-grandfather of Leah and Keiran.
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MERLE, Rosemarie (nee KAPUN) - December 22, 1950 - September 6, 2021
It is with great heartache and sorrow that we announce the passing of Rosemarie Merle, following a very brief battle with cancer.
Fought with grace and dignity, Rosemarie passed away Monday at Trillium Credit Valley hospital.
Rosemarie leaves behind her loving husband Frank of 42 years 348 days and her loving son Christian.
Having been a Microbiologist/Laboratory Technologist for many years and then a Teacher for Kindergarten to grade 2 for 27 years, there is no way to measure the amount of lives that she has touched.
Travelling, dancing, shopping, walking or gardening Rosemarie always wanted to be on the move.
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BRUNI, Franco 'Frank' - Surrounded by his entire family, Frank, aged 92, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 6, 2021.
Beloved husband to Rita, devoted father to Cecilia and Ester (Ted), treasured Nonno to Catherine and William, and cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews in Italy.
Frank was the third son in a family of four boys and is also survived by his best friend and youngest brother, Peter.
Frank was born in Rome and at the age of 24, when an opportunity presented itself to start a new life, he immigrated to Toronto in 1954.
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MONGILLO, Rosa (Porto) - Of Toronto, ON Canada died on September 6, 2021 at age 94 peacefully in her sleep at home.
Known lovingly as “Rosina,” she was born May 20, 1927 in Puglianello, Benevento, Italy to the late Maria Antonia Franco and Giuseppe Porto.
In 1960, with her husband Giovanni and two older children, Carmina and Joseph, she arrived at Halifax harbor after a long sea voyage across the Atlantic.
They settled with Giovanni’s extended family in Toronto, eventually moving to Montrose Avenue where Rosa lived for over 54 years. With siblings dispersed across three continents – Australia, Europe, and South America, her 1995 trip to Australia to visit siblings, Guido, Pasquale and Maria, was a highlight of her life.
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PILEGGI, Vincenza - 1934 - 2021 It is with profound sadness and heartache that we announce the passing of Vincenza Pileggi, our beloved wife and mother, who died on September 6, 2021.
Married to Giuseppe Pileggi for nearly 70 years, together they built a beautiful family with their children: Stefan – deceased (Anna), Mary Nesci (Joe) and Rose D'Agostino (Rudy); their grandchildren: Martina, Julia, Lisa, Matthew, Nicholas and Michael; and great-grandchildren: Noah, Angelina, Ethan and Sofia.
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STEWART, Courtney John - It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Courtney John Stewart of Richmond Hill.
Courtney passed away at home with his family on September 6, 2021 at the age of 82 after a battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Hazel of fifty one years, his daughter, Tracey and her husband Mike and granddaughter, Tamara.
Courtney moved from Northern Ireland as a teenager with his parents and became a house painter like his dad. His work led him to vast experiences painting buildings all over Ontario.
His career ended with over 20 years as a loyal employee, painting for Exhibition Place in Toronto.
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LEPNI, Helmi - June 15, 1916 – September 6, 2021 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helmi.
She was born in Tallinn, Estonia, where she received her education. She always considered herself a city girl.
Unfortunately, the events of WWII compelled her to leave on a journey that finally lead her to settle in Canada.
Upon arrival, because of her language skills, she quickly became employed. “Ema,” as she was lovingly referred to, set about establishing a new life for herself and her family upon arrival in Canada. She was a multi-talented person who worked all her life in administration until her retirement.
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SCHILD, James 'Jim' Douglas - Peacefully at Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill, on Monday, September 6, 2021.
Jim Schild, at the age of 86 years, beloved husband of the late Lois Moffatt.
Loving father of Janice and Bob, and Michael.
Cherished Papa of Michelle, Jessica and her husband Mihran, Emma, Hannah, Shane and Ashley, Troy and Sarah.
Proud great-grandfather of Jaxon, Raffi, Tigran, Taya, Madden, and Cameron.
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POWLETTE, Nina - Peacefully passed away at Faith Manor of Holland Christian Homes on September 6 2021.
Nina will be lovingly remembered by her family and many friends.
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DE NOBREGA, Maria Isabel - It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of Maria Isabel on September 6, 2021. She passed peacefully at Kensington Hospice with family by her side, comforting her and holding her hands.
Maria Isabel will now be reunited with her beloved husband of 41 years, Jose Clemente.
She will forever be lovingly remembered by her daughter Laurinda and her husband John, and her son John and his wife Melissa. She will be dearly missed by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
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