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BLOUGH, Carolann Lillian - Peacefully at the Elden of Bradford Nursing Home on Tuesday August 3, 2021, at the age of 73 years.
Beloved wife of Bob Blough of Keswick.
Loving mother of Lana Hardy (Richard Marti) of Keswick, Gayl Dipper (Brian Airdrie) of Pefferlaw, and Clint Blough (Jennifer Van Suylekom Allen) of Wilburforce.
Cherished grandmother of Derek (Tracey), Nicholas, Ashley (Josh), Kayde (Kyle), Emily, Chelsea, Kaynan and great grandmother of, Miller, Mia, Seth, Cole, Avery, and Jake.
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NESTOR, Anthony (Ton) Patrick -1954 - 2021 Passed away in hospital peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday August 3, 2021.
Survived by his wife Kathryn of 46 years, father Michael (predeceased by his mother Mary Frances), brothers Michael (Janice) and John.
Brother-in-law to Colleen Peachey, Carol (Bill) Dale.
Uncle to Sarah, Sean, Kristin and Marie and their spouses.
Grand-Uncle to Luca, Eliana, Logan and Harper
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KAPITAN, Edward (Eddie) Robert - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the age of 85 at Bloomington Cove, Long Term Care in Stouffville, Ontario.
He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Diane (Albert) Hutton, of Stouffville, and son Derrick of Toronto.
Grandfather to Ethan, Natalie, Connor, Evan and Thomas and Great-Grandfather to Vivien.
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HALTER, HOWARD N. - January 2, 1946 - August 3, 2021
If you knew Howie Halter, you knew his three essential traits: Great hugs, corny jokes and a fierce pride in his family. Howie grew up on Cedarvale Ave. in Toronto with parents Ben and Sarah and older sister Elaine (Arny) Handelman.
He was a stellar athlete who refereed in the International Hockey League while pursuing a career in computers.
When Howie and Eva became parents, he imparted to daughters Amy (Janos) Pataki and Marni Halter (Aaron Del Rizzo) life lessons in self-esteem, proper grammar and the correct way to throw a baseball or spiral football.
He emphasized the value of education even though he once tried sawing off the legs of a desk in kindergarten.
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BERRY, Joan Agnes (nee SMITH) - Born on December 4, 1921, in Fort William, Ontario, Joan passed peacefully on August 3, 2021.
Joan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Beloved wife of Vern (predeceased 2004) for 58 years.
She was an amazing mother to her daughters, Suzanne (Steve Manning) and Marilyn (Brian Fair), who will miss her every day.
Loving grandmother of Kaitlin and Brendan Manning and Leanne and Bradley Fair, who she never failed to entertain no matter what their age. Joan was the eldest of six children.
Predeceased by her sister, Josie and brothers, Jack and Robert. Survived by her sister, Noel McKinley and brother, Richard Smith. Joan will be remembered in the hearts of family and friends for a life well lived.
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VANIN, Luisa - God called Luisa home on August 3, 2021, at the age of 83.
Beloved wife to Aldo of 62 Years.
Proud mother to Renato (Anna) Sandro (Angela).
Cherished grandmother to Daniel, Lisa (Anthony), Julianna and Sophia.
Adored great grandmother to Alessio and Elaina.
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CHEESEMAN, Basil Richard - Late evening on August 3, 2021 in Toronto, Basil passed away in his sleep.
He survived his adored wife Doreen Shaker and brother Norval.
Basil is remembered by his brother Ronald and children Vanessa (Angus Parks), Noel (Brenda Parsons), Stephen (Nancy Ellis) and Janine (David Lewis) and six grandchildren.
In Canada and south of the border he was affectionately known as Uncle Bas.
Basil was a partner and counsel at McCarthy Tetrault since returning to his birth town Toronto in 1966 from Calgary.
Regarded as a superb corporate lawyer, he was also recognized as a fine mentor to many young lawyers.
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BEDO, Piroska - December 22, 1933 – August 3, 2021 - Passed away on Tuesday August 3, 2021 at Scarborough Centernary Hospital at the age of 87.
Beloved wife of the late Miklos (d. April 22, 2015).
Cherished mother of Maria Gayle, Brigitta Richardson and Mike Bedo.
Also loved and remembered by her grandchildren Piri, Alicia and Tamiah.
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PIRO, Leonardo - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Father Leonardo Piro on Tuesday August 3, 2021 at his residence at the age of 97.
Husband of the late Rosaria (Puccio).
Loved and missed by his children Domenic (Heather) and Mary Vercillo (Roberto).
Also missed and always remembered by grandchildren Rossi and Alex Piro.
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RODRIGUEZ, Melissa - It is with great sadness that the family of Melissa announce her passing on August 3, 2021, at 46 years of age, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband David Thomas, mother Susan Sheriff, father Pedro Rodriguez, aunt Risa Sheriff, uncle Ernie Sheriff, her precious fur babies, as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Melissa grew up in Toronto and moved to Winnipeg after meeting Dave.
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MOORE, Kenneth Maitland - It is with sadness but appreciation for a long life, well lived, that we announce the peaceful passing of Kenneth at Niagara Gardens Retirement Manor on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in his 94th year.
Kenneth is survived by his wife Madelaine (Morrison) and daughters Diane Moore-Wilcox (Wayne) and Debbie Moore-Awde (Duncan).
Kenneth was born to Philip and Everal (Cook) Moore in Edmonton Alberta on January 12, 1928 and is pre-deceased by his sisters Marcie, Rosemary and his brothers Gerald and Richard and survived by his sister Barbara (Moore) Gray (James).
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DISLI, Renato - Passed away peacefully on August 3, 2021 at the age of 82.
He will be forever loved by his wife, Saveria.
Cherished by his dear children, Pierina (Rory), Agata "Tina" (Massimo) and Jessica, Giuseppe "Joe".
Never forgotten by his grandchild, Luigi.
Renato is now reunited in Heaven with his loving parents, brothers and sisters.
He will never be forgotten by his nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.
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PANTALONE, Diega Romano - Was born in Racalmuto, Sicily on January 23, 1925 where she lived for 50 years. God called Diega peacefully on August 3, 2021, at the age of 96.
She is now reunited with her predeceased husband Salvatore Restivo Pantalone who passed away in 2006.
Diega is cherished by her dear stepchildren, Joe, Ralph, Rosa, Charlie, Carmen, Maria and Grace (predeceased).
Diega was always a proud Nonna to the many grandchildren who she cared for deeply.
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LACAVA, Carla - On August 3, 2021 we said goodbye to our beloved Carla Lacava, who passed away peacefully at the age of 62.
Adored wife of Mike.
Cherished mother of Frankie and Anthony (Nelly).
Proud Nonna of Alessandro.
She is survived by her brother Joey Capotosto, and will be missed by her nieces and nephews, family, and friends.
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EZER, Haron - On Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
Beloved husband of Bunny.
Loving father and father-in-law of Elissa and Jeffrey Weinberg, and Daniel and Dana Ezer.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of Edmond and Kiss, Saied and Yvonne, Sue Kattan, Shaul, Rosy and Moshe Zloof, Joseph and Gila, and the late Tee Perry.
Devoted Baba of Jessica, Jonah, Joshua, Ami, Yael, and Aiden.
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BONGARD, Rachmiel Samuel 'Ralph' - Passed away peacefully on August 3, 2021, at Extendicare Bayview, in his 84th year, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Born June 15, 1937 in Toronto, Ralph was the oldest child of three to Unchel and Mirka Bongard.
He is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Toby, son Josh, his Little Brother Michael Boyce, and his two brothers Howard and Marvin Bongard.
A graduate of the Ontario College of Art & Design University, Ralph served as creative director at MacLaren Advertising before founding and operating Bongard Films Inc., a television commercial production house.
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SASSO, Norina - Norina Sasso was born on December 9, 1961 in Toronto, Ontario and passed away on August 2, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario at the age of 59 years.
Norina was predeceased by her beloved husband Donato Matteo and by her beloved son Nicola.
She is the loving Mother of Lori Sasso (husband Richard Gavrovski) and Maria Sasso. Cherished Grandmother of Matthew and Logan.
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SAMUEL, Chinnamma (Elleth) - (1928 - 2021) - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, Chinnamma Samuel (Elleth) on August 2, 2021.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her 7 children, 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and countless close family and friends.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, M.G. Samuel (Cheremel, Mullanilkunnathil d.2013).
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PUC, Miroslav - Passed away on August 2nd, 2021, at Trillium Mississauga at the age of 83.
Miroslav is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Vida, as well as his two sisters and family in Slovenia.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, and will be remembered for being a loving, caring, and kind man.
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TENN, Sybil - It is with great sadness that the family of Sybil, announces her passing on August 2, 2021 at the age of 98.
She was predeceased by her son Franz (Phyllis) and survived by her daughter Halcyon (Viren).
Grandmother to Karel (Frank) Kevin (Michelle) Kathryn (Christian) and Taran (Stacey). Great Grandmother to Brandon, Tyler, Jordan, Rachel, Emily, Nicholas, Ronin and Ashwin.
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RUSSELL, Dorothy - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dorothy on Monday August 2, 2021 at the age of 85 years.
Dorothy is now re-united in heaven with her dear parents Agnus and Ernest Bickerstaff.
She was the loving wife of Brian Paul Russell. Dorothy was the cherished mother of Linda Bugliarisi and Paul Russell. She was the devoted grandmother of Lauren Bugliarisi and her partner George Bailey and Luciano Bugliarisi.
She was the admired sister of Ernest Bickerstaff (predeceased) and his wife Ethel (predeceased), Dennis Bickerstaff and his wife Francis, Iris (predeceased) and her husband David Gallagher (predeceased), Philip Bickerstaff (predeceased) and his wife Elsie and Sylvia and her husband Peter Gillies.
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SLATER, Donna Aileen - (1944 - 2021) - After a long battle with health, Donna passed away at Mackenzie Health on August 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving Husband and Son.
Beloved wife of David for 52 years loving mother of Shawn for 45 years and proud grandmother of Dax, Chase, Teagan Slater.
Donna was predeceased by her parents Willene and Roy, sister Nancy, nephew Chad, and survived by her Brother Gary.
Donna grew up in East York and after graduating from East York Collegiate enrolled in Nursing school at East General Hospital.
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MacLEAN, John Joseph - John Joseph (JJ) MacLean passed away peacefully on August 2nd, 2021 at Providence Health Care in his 87th year.
Predeceased by his loving wife Carol, his beloved brother Father Donald MacLean and his sister Kaye Campbell (Joe, deceased).
Survived by his sister Charlotte Mulhern (Paul) and his children Sharon Todkill (Mike), John MacLean, Julie Jeffery (Bill), Donna Semenenko (Colin) and Paul MacLean.
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TURNER, Vivian Marie (Ryan) - It is with great sadness that we share the news of Vivian’s peaceful passing on August 2, 2021 at the age of 89, after a long battle with dementia.
She will now be reunited with her husband Robert (Bob) (1997).
She was the proud Mother of Rob (Julie), Ken (Wendy) and Vicki (Mike).
Grandmother of Montanna (Sunny), Brandon (Christie), Ryan, Myriah (Sean), Maddisson (Alex), Mitchell (Heidi), Mckenzie and Nicole and Great-Grandmother of Naveen, Jasleen, Brodie and Santiago.
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KOVRIG, Elizabeth - August 7, 1933 - August 2, 2021 -
Just 5 days shy of her 88th birthday, and 5 days before the 1st anniversary of her husband’s death, Elizabeth Kovrig passed away at the Houses of Providence on Monday August 2, 2021 with her daughters by her side.
Elizabeth was born on August 7th 1933 in Fairground Ontario.
Her mother and namesake Elizabeth Prokator emigrated from Hungary with her husband Frank Prokator and had two sons – Frank and Steve.
The Prokators liked helping fellow Hungarian immigrants by renting out rooms in their home.
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STEWART, Ronald Bruce - December 10, 1947 - died peacefully on August 2, 2021, after a brief illness.
Ron is survived by his partner, Lynne Collins (Ono), and his sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Bob Urpez.
He is fondly remembered by his brothers- and sisters-in law, nieces and nephews, great-nephews and extended family.
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