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MacLEAN, Murdo - Passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre at the age of 87.
Predeceased by his parents Murdo and Christina and his brothers Angus and Hector.
Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Rosina, his niece Donna, his nephew John and his great nephew Anthony, all from Scotland.
Sadly missed by his close friends; Christine & Family, Catherine & Family, Alice & Family and Louise from the GTA, his Sun Life colleagues and all who knew him.
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SAMETZ, Christine Denise - Christine Denise Sametz, age 62, of Scarborough, Ontario passed away on Sunday August 8, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born on August 21, 1958, in Glasglow, Scotland to Oton and Marie Grzebien. She was first and foremost a dedicated mother who relished in every memory made with her family.
For those who knew Christine well, she did not have a mean bone in her body, always putting others above her.
She was a loving wife to Glenn and a caring mother to Bryant and Devin.
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GASUSANA, Barbara Christansen (Dungo) - April 7, 1985 – August 8, 2021
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Barbara Gacusana who passed late Sunday, August 8, 2021.
Barbara will be deeply missed by her four loving children, Bea, Christel, Daniel, and Emily.
She leaves behind her devoted husband, Israel, and kind mother, Evelyn.
Barbara was born in the Philippines and moved to Canada at the age of thirteen.
Barbara completed her Nursing degrees at York University and Seneca College.
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CESTA, Felice - God called Felice Lorenzo Cesta, on August 8, 2021, at the age of 90.
Felice was born in Collelongo (AQ), Italy, to Carmine and Brigida Cesta, on August 10, 1930.
He immigrated to Canada in 1955, followed by his wife Palma and daughter Brigida.
He will now join his beloved wife Palma (nee Mancini).
He will be forever loved and deeply missed by his children Brigida (John) and Carlo (Lisa).
Felice will be cherished and dearly missed by his grandchildren Pamela (Joe) and Christopher (Debbie).
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HENRY, Tyrell Alexander Darnell - It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved Tyrell has passed away on August 8, 2021.
We are beyond heartbroken and devastated by this loss and emptiness it has left us in.
Tyrell was a very unforgettable and charismatic young man.
He was the strongest person that we know.
Tyrell overcame the obstacles that life dealt him and always managed to find the positive in every situation.
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WANSBROUGH, Judith Louise - April 3, 1947 - August 8, 2021
Judy died peacefully in the early morning of August 8, 2021, in her home at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Fergus.
Judy was predeceased by her loving and very missed husband, Lee.
Together, Judy and Lee founded the Elora-Fergus Den of the Good Bears of the World, bringing joy through teddy bears to sick children in hospitals and residents of long-term care homes.
They were commended and celebrated for their Good Bears work by many people and organizations.
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NERBY, Edmund (Ed) - Peacefully at home, on August 8, 2021, at the age of 88, after dealing with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia for a number of years, Edmund (Ed) Ottar Nerby, passed away with his loving wife of 40 years, Claudette, by his side.
Left with memories are his son Peter (Laura) and his children, Stephanie (Connor), Jennifer (Mrig) and Drew of Summit, NJ, his daughter Susan and her children Sarah, Amy and Adam Freeman of Toronto and his son Robert (Bob) (Diane Beresford) and their children, Ryan and Madison of Etobicoke.
Dear brother of Kathryn Dowthwaite (late Geoffrey) and uncle to her daughter Lynda Teeter (Eric van Velzen) of Newmarket, ON.
Brother-in-law of Claude and Liette Lalonde, Jacqueline and Richard Leroux and Marc and Tina Lalonde, all of Cornwall, ON, Denise and Iain Farquhar of Cochrane, ON and Alain and Sylvie Lalonde of Beaconsfield, QC. Mon Oncle Ed to 9 nieces and nephews and 8 great-nieces and nephews.
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LECRAW, Enid (nee WALKER) - 98, formerly of Lindsay, ON, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2021 in Bobcaygeon.
Born in Carlisle, England on April 28, 1923, Enid Walker married Lorne Hughes LeCraw (RCAF) December 21, 1944, and lived in Norland, ON.
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FINCH, Philip Henry - Passed on August 8, 2021 at the age of 95 years, 11 months.
Phil was a 70-year resident of Port Credit.
Predeceased by his wife of 65 years June (nee Whitaker).
He is survived by his sister, Barbara. Phil was the best Dad of Philip Jr., Patricia (Robert) and Anne Marie (Scott).
Phil was the beloved Papa of Phillip George (Emily), Preston (Jessica), Philip Eric (Merissa), Katie (Paul), Ian and Gregory. He was the Great-Papa of Max, Emerson, Charlie (Wild Root), Zackary, Layla, Clara and Paul Jr. (PJ).
Phil was "Uncle Phil" to over 50 nieces, nephews and family friends. Phil began working to support his widowed mother and little sister at the age of 12.
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FUCHS, Friedrich 'Fritz' Emil – (1934 - 2021) - Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday August, 8, 2021.
Predeceased by his wife Gerlinde (nee Wetzler).
He leaves behind his loving partner Inge, his children Carsten, Pamela, four grandchildren, six siblings and a slew of nephews and nieces here and in Germany.
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MITCHELL, Donald Thomas - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Father, Tom Mitchell on Sunday August 8, 2021 at Markham Stouffville Hospital with his close family by his side at the age of 78.
He was the loving Father of Janice (Mark), Lori (Bill) and the cherished Grandfather of Kevin, Dylan and Alex.
Tom was the dear brother of the late Donald, Aileen and Ken.
He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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DIZIG, Steve - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Steve Dizig, on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the age of 88.
Beloved husband of Agnes Dizig (nee Dierkes).
Cherished father of Walter and his wife Elizabeth, Fred and his wife Donna.
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CARTER, Marie A. (nee CHABOT) - Marie passed August 8, 2021 at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Her loving nature, infectious laughter, and formidable Christmas decorating skills will be forever missed.
She was the beloved wife of John; Mum of Christelle, Maureen, and Evan; grandmother of Jonah; sister of Joann, Vivienne (Walter), and Brenda; and cat mom of Daphne.
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HELLYER, The Honorable Paul T. - (1923 – 2021), former Minister of National Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, died on August 8, 2021, succumbing to injuries sustained from a fall on June 19th.
He had celebrated his 98th birthday surrounded by his children and family two days before his passing.
Paul is survived by his second wife Sandra Hellyer, his three children Mary Elizabeth, Peter (Sass) and David (Kathy) and his five grandchildren Jordan (Isabel), Kaitlin, Joshua, Michael (Harriette) and Emily (Charles).
He will be missed by his six great-grandchildren, Aiden, Evelyn, Jacob, Augustus, Wyatt and Alice.
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GELLER, Sandy - Suddenly passed away at Mackenzie Health Hospital, Richmond Hill, on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in her 78th year.
Predeceased by her dear parents Anne and Melville Geller and brothers Harvey and Irving.
Devoted and loving mother to her sons Brian Geller and his wife Cheryl Mueller, Randy Himelstein and his wife Yasmine Alyas (ah-lee-es) and special daughter in law Brenda Kingston-Geller, grandchildren Avi and Sydney, sister in Laws Gaye Geller, Linda Geller, and Twig Smye, cousin Judy Frank.
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SAMAGH, Balbir - Passed away on August 8, 2021 peacefully at home.
She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was a daughter to her parents Tara Singh and Bhajan Kaur, sister of Kulbir Kaur who preceded her in 1935, Jasbir Kaur, Kanwalbir Kaur who preceded her in 2008.
She was married to Raghbir Samagh for 55 years who preceded her to heaven in 2014.
She was mother to her son Daljit and daughter-in-law Prabhjot and grandmother of the apple of her eye Shriena.
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MAYES, Sheila Anne - January 22, 1935 – August 8, 2021
After a courageous 18 month battle with cancer, Sheila passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Bridgepoint Hospital – Palliative Care, leaving behind her beloved family and friends.
A Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Gran, Great Gran and a best friend.
We honour her wishes to not shed a tear over her tired frail body, she did not want a funeral.
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ALEXANDRE, Maria - Was called to God peacefully on August 8, 2021, after 94 years of a rich and loving life as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is predeceased by her husband Anibal and by her children Olga, Jose Anibal, and Maria Olinda.
Her memory is cherished by her children Liberia and husband Luis, Mario, Carlos, Louie, Elizabeth and her husband Christopher.
Maria's memory will be cherished by her grandchildren Paul (wife Ana), Christina (husband James), Sonia (husband John), Sandy (husband Antonio), Marco (wife Charlene), Ricardo (wife Cristina), Michael, Kerry-Lynn, Sabrina (husband Danny), Alexandre and Olivia.
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ADESSKY, Robert - Bob Adessky (aka; The Canadian Jewish Wonder Boy) died peacefully August 8, 2021 6 days short of his 95th birthday.
He lived a life devoted to his family, love of sport (amateur and professional wrestling, and fishing) and justice for the Jewish people.
Husband of 68 years to the love of his life, Shirley (Pepper).
Loving and wonderful father to Steven, Nancy Croitoru (Ken), and Jim (Zeeva Millman).
Dear brother and brother- in-law of Herman(Hy) and Myrna Adessky and Norma Pepper, the late Irving and Zelda Adessky and the late Pearl Pepper.- Details
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GERTNER, Sandra - On Sunday, August 8, 2021.
Beloved wife of Kenneth.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jordan and Ariella, and Alana and Mark Katz.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Janette and Michael Diamond, and Howard and Bernadette Penn.
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MANN, Ruthe - On Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her home.
Ruthe Mann, beloved wife of the late Dr. John J. Mann (Jack).
Loving mother and mother- in-law of Bonnie Grossman and Morley Halberstadt, Karen Mann and the late Dr. John Sullivan, and the late Jeffrey Mann.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Norton and Gerry Longert, and the late Mildred and Joe Sonshine.
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STEWART, Peter Douglas - April 27, 1946 - August 8, 2021
As a husband, father, architect, Dad was kind, patient, quietly hilarious and always brilliant.
His synesthesia was always a special mystery.
Leaving behind his childhood sweetheart and wife of 52 years, Lindsay; son, Christopher (Morag); daughter, Sarah (Richard); and five grandchildren that made him so proud, Anderson, Katelyn, Cooper, Lauren and Alanah.
He loved fishing, British cars and championing the preservation of Ontario's built heritage.
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BODRUG, Dr. Wesley, D.D.S - (October 21, 1931 - August 7, 2021) -
After a brief illness, it is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wesley Bodrug at the William Osler Heath Center in Brampton, Saturday August 7, 2021.
Beloved father of Kelly (Andrew) and Susan (Laura). Treasured grandfather of Christopher (Annette), Amy (David) and Erica. Great Grandfather to Liam.
Wesley, commonly known as Wes, was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1931. Wes met and married his late wife Anna (nee Rice) in 1959. Wesley attended the University of Toronto and became a dentist in 1965. Wes and Anna moved to Brampton in 1965 to open a successful Dental Practice. In this practice, being one of Brampton’s first dentists; he volunteered as the local Army and Hospital Dentist to Peel Memorial.
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JOHNSTON, Frank Samuel - (1940 - 2021) - Died on August 7, 2021 at 8:15 at the Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket. Frank suffered a heart attack in December and was unable to fully recover.
Frank was a devoted husband to Sharon Campbell.
He was a Certified General Accountant working in the field of accounting up until March 2021. He loved his work and working with people.
He was a thespian and supported the local theatres in Newmarket and Aurora.
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BARBARA, Gaetano Gejtu - (August 12, 1944 – August 7, 2021) - Gejtu Barbara, a loving, kind, compassionate, truly beautiful person, passed peacefully on August 7, 2021 with his family by his side.
Remembered forever as a one-of-a-kind individual who cared for others and enjoyed being around people, always putting others ahead of himself.
Proud husband, father and grandfather embracing making memories with his family and friends first and foremost. A smile for everyone, Gejtu (Guy) was very much loved by anyone who had the pleasure of his company – the life of the party! His humour will live in us forever…
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ORD, Winona 'Winnie' Jean (nee Porter) - (April 18, 1926 – August 7, 2021) - Originally from New Glasgow, N.S.
It is with sadness, we announce the passing of Winnie, as so many knew her, beloved wife of the late Keith.
She will be greatly missed by her children Carole (Harry), Janice (Ken), and Lynne (Randy).
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