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MILA, Antonio - It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Antonio Mila. Antonio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on July 24, 2021.
Antonio is survived by his beloved wife Leila with whom he shared 63 lovely years of marriage together.
He will be fondly remembered by his three children Franca (John), Cindy, Mauro (Diana); his grandchildren Nicole, Jessica (Sal), Jason, Amanda (Nick), Michael (Jen), Anthony (Katherine), Laura (Andrew), and his great grandchildren Joseph, Anthony, Matthew, Trinity, Austin, Jedi, Adam and James.
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D'ASCANIO, Beatrice - Beatrice D’Ascanio, age 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 24, 2021.
A special thank you to all the nurses at Humber River who made her last moments with us as comfortable as possible and for allowing her family to be by her side at all times.
A loving mother to 3 children - Maria D’Angelo, Ida Santangelo and Lorenzo D’Ascanio. Beloved nonna to 8 grandchildren and a cherished nini to 14 great grandchildren.
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BIONDI, Giampaolo 'Paul' - Following a heartfelt and meaningful evening with his grandchildren, children and wife; sharing his wisdom and signature wit, Giampaolo (Paul) Biondi passed away July 24, 2021 in his 91st year.
He leaves behind heavy hearts; yet, smiling faces.
Giampaolo leaves his loving wife, to whom he was devoted, Tommasina Biondi. He also leaves his proud daughters Maria Paczek (Richard), Nancy Vendittelli (Dan), Paula Biondi-Ennamorato (Daniel). His grandchildren, Melissa (Mario), Sarah (Justin), Alexandra (Joseph), Rebecca, John-Paul and Isabella. His great grandchildren Michaela, Guieseppe, Rudy and Leora.
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DeMAIO, Frank - It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Frank DeMaio on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the age of 78.
Loving husband of Inez (nee Coffil) for 52 years. Cherished father of Stephanie DeMaio.
Frank was a longtime employee at Field Aviation where he worked his entire career as an aircraft machinist. He was passionate about his career. Even when Frank was to retire he continued to work for Field Aviation.
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MAKARCHUK, Mitro (Mac) - Mac passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie and the family profoundly thanks the doctors, nurses and other personnel who gave him their professional and affectionate care.
True to character till the end, Mac made the final decision to pass a few minutes after an extended family and friend visit.
He will be missed by his wife, Carolynne; his sister, Lisa and her partner, Jim; his nieces, Tanya and Michele; his nephew, Darwin; his ex-Parliamentarian friend, Noel; friends from Toronto's waterfront, especially, Peter, as well as by his many acquaintances across the world.
He is predeceased by his parents and his younger brother, Michael.
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DAVISON, George William (Bill) Hope - Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021, in Toronto.
Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and loyal friend to many.
His wife, Kilby (née Munro), was by his side for over 53 years of marriage and was a tremendous love and support throughout his recent illness.
His strong sense of values can be found in his children, Mackenzie (Dan) and Taylor (Leslie).
Bill was proud and cherished his grandchildren, Sierra, Blake, Cooper and Carmen. He will also be missed by his sister, Hope (Rod), brother, Rick (Laurie), and many nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his brother, Hal.
Bill was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1942, to loving parents, Margo and William Davison.
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POZENEL, Jackie - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Jackie Pozenel on Saturday July 24, 2021 at the age of 51.
Jackie was a Registered Nurse that spent her earlier career in labor and delivery; later working at the UHN Toronto Western Hospital Emergency Department and Princess Margaret Hospital outpatient oncology.
Jackie had a reputation for being compassionate, caring, and showing empathy to the most vulnerable of patients she cared for.
Certified as an Occupational Health Nurse, Jackie most recently worked at the Toronto Police Service supporting the police force during the Pandemic.
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WURTZBURG, Christopher Bryan - Of Toronto, aged 91, died peacefully at the Michael Garron Hospital, on July 24, 2021, after a long illness.
Chris is survived by his wife, Diana Jane Wurtzburg, his three children and their families: Susan and Lyle, Mary Anne, Dave, and Bryn, and Charles.
Chris was born in Devon, UK, where he loved to walk on Dartmoor and birdwatch.
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HISCOCK, Brazil Raymond - Suddenly at home in Bolton, on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 59 years of age.
Loving father of Tad, and Tara-lee (Dave).
Cherished grandfather of Reegan.
Dear son of the late Raymond and Genevieve (nee Wear) Hiscock.
Brazil is survived by his step-mother Merium Hiscock, brothers and sisters Rene (Betty), Jerry, Garry, Deon, Kerry, Roselle, Geraldine (Ron) and predeceased by Bruce and Brian.
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WILLIAMSON, Robert Burt - Passed away peacefully, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 86 years of age.
Loving husband of Donna (nee Swinbourne) and dear father to Sara Slater (Harold).
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STEVENSON, Arthur Bruce - 1935 - 2021 Bruce passed away peacefully, on July 24, 2021, after a life well-lived.
He leaves his wife of 60 years, Carol, a daughter Wendy (Mike) and a son Douglas (Stephanie).
He will be missed by his sister Lyn and 5 grandchildren: Stewart, Kate, Carolyn, Ashley, Lauren.
Bruce taught Biology and Chemistry for the North York Board of Education. He loved the outdoors.
When he retired he hiked in the Himalayas.
Canoeing, windsurfing, sailing, he did them all.
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STARCHUK, James Dmytro - It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Starchuk. James passed away peacefully, at the age of 91, after a valiant fight against cancer, on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton.
He is survived by his beloved wife Helen with whom he shared 70 loving years of marriage together.
He will be fondly remembered and terribly missed by his children the late Gerry Starchuk, Judie Starchuk, Cathie Johnston (Rob), Karen Starchuk, and Sharon Bagot; grandchildren Geof, Lauren, Mckenzie and Garrett (and their father Robert Small), Stephanie Kuan (Konwen), Karson; and his treasured great-grandchildren Jackson, Kennedy and Miles.
James came to Ontario from Saskatchewan and built a life here for his family.
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MILLER, Barbara Ellen (nee LEGGE) - 1932 - 2021 With sadness, we announce the passing of Barbara on July 24, 2021, at her home in Ancaster, at the age of 89.
Predeceased by her husband, Dr. Charles Hugh Orr Miller.
Dear mother of Cameron, Ian (Tracy) and Stuart (Trudy).
Beloved grandmother of Sarah, Jessie, Katherine and Emily.
Barbara leaves behind many friends and relatives in Canada and the United States.
She had a strong connection with the Eastern Townships in Quebec, having moved to Knowlton (Lac Brome) with her husband Hugh who became the town doctor.
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JOHNSTON, Judith Catherine (nee KINGSWOOD) - Peacefully at Bethell Hospice on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the age of 75.
Beloved wife of Roger Johnston for 57 years.
Dear mother of Michael (Cathy) of Shelburne and Kevin (Casey) of Calgary.
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DOWNARD, Elaine Rebecca (nee FINCH) - Passed away peacefully at Georgian Bay General Hospital on July 24, 2021 at the age of 74.
Predeceased by her parents Leslie and Vera Finch.
Also predeceased by siblings Douglas (survived by Sandra), Dolores, and Lynn Munson (the late Richard).
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BOYER, Maureen Theresa (nee BLANEY) - It is with heavy hearts that that we report the passing of Maureen Theresa Boyer nee (Blaney).
Beloved wife of Bryan Boyer, mother of Daniel Boyer (Ania), and grandmother "Nana" to Connor Boyer and Maya Boyer.
Sister-in-law to Larry (Gloria), Bill (Colleen) Don (Leslie) and Janis Boyer Lewis (Gord).
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BAUMAN, Violet Elizabeth - Peacefully, at Regency Extendicare, with family by her side, on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Port Hope, Ontario, at the age of 99.
Beloved wife of the late Russel Bauman.
Loving mother to Eric Bauman (Margaret) and the late Gaye Bauman.
Violet was born in Lansdowne, Ontario, to Lola Blanche Ferguson and Robert A. Modler.
After high school completion, she went to nurses training school at Kingston General Hospital for 3 years and graduated as a registered nurse on June 15, 1945.
On November 26th, she married the love of her life Russel Bauman.
In 1946, they had their son Eric and in 1948 they had their daughter Gaye.
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MELLIN, Burkhard - Peacefully at home on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Burk, beloved husband of Suzie Craft.
Loving father to Christian (Janna Labine) and Damian (Billy Cheung).
Predeceased by his first wife Angela Clark.
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CRUM, Patricia - The standing ovation begins for our beloved matriarch, Patricia Crum (née Snell), 94, who died peacefully, Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Born in Leamington, ON, on June 30, 1927, Patricia was a Toronto opera darling, performing with the Royal Conservatory of Music (COC), where she met her husband, George Francis Crum Jr. (founding conductor of the National Ballet of Canada).
Her standout roles included the Queen of the Night (The Magic Flute), Violetta (La Traviata), Rosina (The Barber of Seville), and Musetta (La Bohème).
She sang the way she lived: with colour, vivacity, and heart.
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COLLINI, Stanley Ned Stanley N. Collini Sr., - Passed away peacefully, on July 24, 2021, what would have been his wife's 95th birthday, at his home, at the age of 97.
Predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Yolanda (Yolly), Stan was the proud and loving father of Donna Marconi (Lou) and Stan (Donna).
Cherished grandfather of Natalie (Silvano), Paul (Nancy), Dino (Lee), David (Megan), and Daniella (Eric).
He was the much-loved great-grandfather to Dominic, Andrew, Arion, Nora, Allegra, Adelaide, Henry, Audrey, Marcus, Ayane, Dylan, and Caroline.
Stan leaves his sister Rose Piccilo (Peter) and sisters-in-law Francis Collini and Margaret Mariani. He was predeceased by his parents Tomaso and Christina, his sister Ruth Mergliano, and his brothers Carmen and Peter.
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FALLOW, Kyle - Passed away peacefully with the love of his family by his side on July 24, 2021.
He was a devoted husband and best friend to Heather.
A beloved son of Dave and Pauline.
He will be missed by his sister-in-law, Emily and was an adored Uncle Tools to his nieces and nephews.
He is sadly predeceased by his younger brother Charles.
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EKONOMOU, Helen - It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Mother and “Yayya” Helen Ekonomou on Saturday July 24, 2021.
She is predeceased by her husband Constantinos and her sweet and loving daughter Bessie.
Helen is survived by her children, Francis Ekonomou, Debbie Ekonomou, and Angelo Ekonomou and grandchildren, Melina, Eleni, Kosta, Yanna, Billy, Faith, and Alexis.
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GENTILE, Pietro- Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021 at the age 0f 88.
He was the beloved husband of Francesca.
A loving father to Marisa Gentile (Savvas Seventikidis), Giuseppe Gentile (Connie) and Eugenio Gentile.
Cherished Nonno to Angela Cali (Joe) Ciro Divittorio (Giuliana), Vanessa Gentile, Joseph Gentile, Nickolas Seventikidis, Peter Brady, Melody Brady and Trevon Brady.
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SCOPP, Alfie - July 24, 2021 Happiness was always his goal but not only for himself.
Of course you need a little happiness for yourself if you are going to share it generously with others.
That's what Alfie Scopp did.
He created Clarabelle the clown on the Canadian Howdy Doody TV show which entertained thousands of children from St. Johns to Victoria.
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CONTE, Caterina - With sadness, we announce the passing of Caterina on July 24, 2021 at the age of 81.
Predeceased by her husband Lorenzo (1978) and her daughter Angie (2018), she leaves behind her son Pasquale (Josie).
Proud nonna of Francesco and Samantha.
Caterina is survived by her siblings Achillo and Concetta. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews and their families.
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DIAS, Telma - It’s with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Telma Dias, today Saturday July 24, 2021, at the tender age of 35.
Beloved wife of Sidney for 9 wonderful years and amazing mother to Victoria.
She will forever be remembered by her Father, Francisco (Ana), her sister, Sandra (Frank), her Goddaughter Samantha and niece Catherine.
She will also be deeply missed by all her family near and far, as well as all her friends and colleagues.
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