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EVANOFF, Anne (nee Siginger) - Peacefully at Humber River Hospital, on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the age of 85.
Dearly beloved mother of Richard, Cathy, Mike, and Bobby. Cherished grandmother of Vanessa, Joshua, Jake, and Isabella, and great-grandmother of Jaiden. Dear sister of Frank and Mary.
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KALNITSKY, Harvey Lawrence - On Thursday, August 5, 2021, in his 93rd year.
Beloved husband to the late Marcia Lee Kalnitsky (nee Litman), father and father-in-law to Sharon (Al) Schlesinger, Evan Kalnitsky, Michael (Julie) Kalnitsky, Howard (Abbie) Kalnitsky.
Beloved Zaidy to Shane and Jessica Schlesinger, Mandi and Josh Korman, Jordanna, Sam, Melissa, Emily Rose, Molly and Baylie Kalnitsky. We are so grateful that Zaidy Harve was able to meet his new great grandson, Chase Maxwell Korman. He brought a smile to his face, and love and joy to his life every day, with each new milestone, via FaceTime. When Chase said “Zaidy Harvey” the first time, that was everything to him.
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CAESER, Judith - Born June 13, 1957 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Passed away on August 5, 2021 in Toronto.
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PALMATEER, Helen - On August 5, 2021, one and a half years after surviving COVID-19, Helen finally surrendered to the march of time and died peacefully, at 97 years of age, under the kind care of nurses and PSWs at Rekai Centres Toronto - Sherbourne Place.
In addition to being resilient physically, Helen was fiercely independent, prayed regularly, and on a modest income regularly supported international initiatives to improve the lives of others.
She was predeceased by her brother, Albert and her parents, Robert and Rachel Palmateer.
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HAMMETT, Gerald Norman - April 3, 1933 - August 5, 2021
Gerry was one of five children of William and Marie (nee Cass) Hammett.
He was predeceased by his sister Joan and his brother Paul (Barb).
He is survived by his sister Carol Duff (Jim) and his brother Edward Hammett.
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PHILLIPS, Robert Francis - Born Monkton, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Erin Mills Lodge, Mississauga on Thursday, August 5, 2021, aged 90 years.
Survived by his beloved wife Anita, sons Thomas (Frances), Michael (Cheryl), and loving granddaughter Olivia.
Formerly Head of Art and curator of the K.F. Prueter Collection at the Etobicoke Board of Education.
His unquenchable creative spirit and enthusiasm for wondrous detours touched many lives.
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MILLER, Joyce (PINEL) - August 5, 2021 After 91 spirited years, the last 36 without her husband Tom, Joyce is now at rest.
Born at home April 6, 1930 and raised in Toronto's Beaches, Joyce and Tom wed in 1954 and built a home and family in Highland Creek.
After Tom died, she treasured living at their Boshkung Lake cottage before deciding to stop feeding the ducks and deer, dodging bears and move to Holland Landing.
Scott, Leanne and Janeen will cherish Mom's stained glass, recipes, knitting, quilting and sewing creations.
Predeceased by parents Della and Stanley Pinel, brother Lawrence, sister Barbara, niece Kimberly and nephew Greg, Joyce will be missed by twin sister Audrey and her family and other nephews.
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FISHER, John Irwin - P. Eng. - John died peacefully on August 5, 2021 at North York General Hospital.
Dear husband to Margaret Bird, loving father to Susan Fisher (Firoz Ahmed) and Geoffrey Fisher (Cheryl Griffin).
Proud grandfather to Robin, Christopher and Molly Ahmed.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Shirley Shearer and Norma Ward and brother, William “Bill” Fisher.
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JOHN, Kenneth Anthony (Quow) - Age 65 of Toronto, Ontario passed away on Thursday August 5, 2021 peacefully in his home.
Ken was born in Barrouallie, St. Vincent to Doreatha Quow on April 27, 1956. He attended Barrouallie Anglican School in Barrouallie before emigrating to Toronto Canada on September 1969 with his younger brother and sister.
Attended Westwood Jr. High,Woodbine Jr High, George S. Vanier and then onto post-secondary education at Seneca College - where he not only played football but would find employment for the better part of his adult life, just retiring merely 4 months ago.
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CLARKE, Eileen Clare - Passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga in her 92nd year.
Beloved wife of the late Charles William Clarke.
Loving mother of Charleen. Dearest sister of Joyce Hogan and Derek Cornacchia and his wife Enid.
Eileen also will be remembered by her nieces, nephews and extended family in the U.K.
A loving, caring person, a traveller in her earlier years.
Eileen was more recently at her happiest tending her garden and feeding visiting birds and other wildlife.
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CORLESS, Marie Frances - Peacefully at Bradford Valley Long Term Care on Friday, August 5, 2021.
Marie Corless, beloved daughter of the late Alma and Edward Corless.
Predeceased by her twin sister Merle, Reva and her husband Gerald Robinson, Murray and his wife Theresa Corless, John and his wife Bernice Corless, Arthur and Viola Corless).
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WALKER, James Caldwell - Passed away at Mississauga Hospital, on August 5, 2021, at the age of 74, of cancer.
Predeceased by his parents Archibald and Jean Walker and brother Duncan (Barbara).
He will be missed by his wife Holly, sister-in-law Heather (Dennis) and nephew Angus (Tabitha).
Loving great-uncle of Ainsley and Evan.
He will be fondly remembered by many close friends.
At Jim's request, no service will be held
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TANTSEF, Dimitri - It is with great sadness we announce that Dimitri passed away peacefully on August 5, 2021, at the age of 96.
Dimitri will be sadly missed by his wife, Rodna, Children; Diane (Louis), Roberto (Sobie). Grandchildren; Fay, Christopher (Mary), James (Julie), Jennifer (Sasho) and Great-grandchildren; Isabella, Amina, Samantha, Kate, Ava, Jack.
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GORDON, Betty Ann Jean - Peacefully, at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, after a long battle with vascular dementia, on Thursday, August 5, 2021.
Betty (McClain), in her 75th year, beloved wife of Murray Gordon.
Loving mother of Terry (Rebecca Christianson) and Annette (Jeffrey) Purkis.
Sadly missed by her grandchildren Sophie and Oscar Purkis.
Dear sister of Ruth Dermott (Bill) and the late Myrna Kerr.
Fondly remembered by Linda Balsdon and her extended family
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SKLAVOS, Christos - Much beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Christos Sklavos passed away on August 5, 2021 at the amazing age of 103 years old.
Born in May 1918 in Sklaveika, Messinia, Greece, he fought in and survived both World War II and the ensuing civil war.
He married his wonderful wife (the late Georgia) and had three beautiful daughters.
They emigrated to Canada in 1956 and became fiercely proud Canadians.
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TRUDEAU, Geraldine 'Gerry' Evelyn - Peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home in Keswick on Thursday August 5, 2021 at the age of 77 years.
Beloved wife of 52 years to Lee Trudeau of Keswick.
Loving mother of Laura-Lee Trudeau of Bradford and Debbie (Scott Waterman) of Keswick.
Cherished “Nana” of Jessica Halder (Scott D’Amico) of Willow Beach, Jacob Trudeau and Danielle Trudeau (Jason Patterson) both of Keswick and great-grandmother of Xavier.
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BARKIN, Jennifer Beth - With broken hearts we share the passing of our beautiful daughter, sister and aunt, on Thursday, August 5, 2021 after a year long battle with cancer.
Jen's generous spirit, independence, loyalty and loving nature will be remembered by all.
She is survived by her parents Elaine and Jack, her sister Samantha Barkin and her brother and sister-in-law of Joel Barkin and Sarah Phillips.
She was a devoted aunt to Noah and Jordyn Sternberg.
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OLMEDO, Walter Antonio Acosta 'Tony' - It is with great sadness that the Acosta-Olmedo family announces the sudden passing of Tony (Walter Antonio) on August 4th, 2021 at the age of 23, surrounded by his family.
Tony was born in Toronto, on August 21st, 1997. He was the beloved son of Walter Acosta and Leticia Olmedo, a beloved brother to Alex (Natalie) and Rocio (Josh), and a loving partner to Alexandra Arenas.
He will be dearly missed by his Tia Gloria and cousins Jorge and Gloria, longtime childhood friends Josue and Joshua, and grandparents, uncles and cousins in El Salvador.
Tony was diagnosed with Leukaemia at the young age of 10. Throughout his life he overcame many obstacles relating to his health, but no matter the situation he always had a positive outlook to life.
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BRASS, Ronald Israel - (June 16th, 1951 – August 4th, 2021) -
There are few words to express the deep pain and sorrow of losing a person as special, unique and wonderful as our brother Ron.
First born son to our wonderful parents Jack and Rose. He was a loving brother to Linda, Steven and Brian. Amazing uncle to Justin, Madison, Adam, Jordan, Diana, Sharon and great uncle to Josh. Loving brother-in-law to Ronnie, Camille and Donna.
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PRESTWICH, Hilda - Hilda Prestwich, age 93, of Barrie, Ontario passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.
Hilda was born February 7, 1928 in Oldham, England.
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VILLALTA, Peter - (1963 - 2021) - Peter passed peacefully on August 4, 2021.
He is predeceased by his loving mother Luciana, and beloved sister Nancy and father Giuseppe. He is survived by his sister Louise.
Peter attended Queensborough J.H. and Weston Collegiate in Toronto. He worked as an Overhead Doors Service Technician.
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GRILLO, Carmen Karl - (April 10, 1935 - August 4, 2021) - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carmen Karl Grillo.
Loving and devoted husband of Donna ( nee Diciaula) for 64 years. Cherished father to Natalino (Gina), Nick (Patty) and Francesca. He will be fondly remembered by his brother Joe.
Loving Nonno to Justine (Giancarlo), Alyssia, Carmen (Diana), Elise (Anthony), Emily, Luc-Michael and Matteo. Great Grandfather to Logan and Leonardo.
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McFARLAND, Daphne (Eaton) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Daphne McFarland on Wednesday August 4, 2021 at the age of 87 years.
Born to loving parents Stella and Francis Eaton.
Beloved wife of the late Arthur McFarland (2003).
Daphne is the proud mother of David, Alan and Peter McFarland, a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother.
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TONE, Lawrence Joseph 'Larry' - It's with sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence “Larry" Joseph Tone, on Wednesday August 4th, 2021 at the age of 73 with family by his side at North York General Hospital in Toronto from complications due to COPD.
He leaves behind his children Garrett Tone (Kira), Ashley Arkeveld (Patrick) Jean-Paul Durand (Jennifer), his grandchildren Vesper, Henry, Josephine, Isabella and Sofia.
He was also survived by his siblings; Deborah Tone and Alan Tone (Janet) and also survived by his nieces Alana Hagan (Ryan) and Regan Walewski (Peter). He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Stella Tone.
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ANDREWS, Laura Ellen - January 4, 1951 - August 4, 2021
Laura passed peacefully after a lengthy and hard fought battle with cancer.
She was predeceased by her father Ken Andrews, and is survived by her mother Mildred Andrews.
She is also survived, and will be forever missed, by her three brothers, Bruce, Gordon (Eileen), and Steven (Vicky); and by her numerous nieces and nephews. Laura was born in Toronto and grew up in North York.
She graduated from Ryerson University and had an early career with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, where she worked on shows such as The Galloping Gourmet and 90 Minutes Live with Peter Gzowski.
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