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GREENFIELD, Leona Alberta 'Bertha' - (August 7th, 1942 – July 9th, 2021) -
It is with great sadness and little relief we share with you the passing of our mom on July 9th, 2021. Mom passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre with her children by her side.
She will be joining our dad. Loving mother and friend to Laura Jean, Shelley, Ted and step mom to Jenny. She will be missed by her sisters Jean Campbell, Wendy McGenerty, Vera Lonsdale and brother Bucky, Bob, and Danny Lonsdale.
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RIDDELL, Bruce Gordon - Passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, with family by his side at Amica Peel Village in Brampton at the age of 91.
Beloved husband of the late Joan Geraldine Riddell for 69 wonderful years. Loving father of Kevin (Karen).
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POLISUK, Gerald - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Gerald (Jerry) Polisuk on July 9, 2021, at Baycrest Apotex.
Beloved husband of Evelyn Esther.
Loving father and father-in-law of Michael & Maya, and Richard & Alena.
Proud Zadie of Joshua, Laura, Ariella, David, Sarah, and Shayne.
The son of the late Moe and the late Ida Polisuk and brother of the late Sam Polisuk.
Brother-in-law of Alvin & Valerie Fox.
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MAIKAWA, Kiyoko 'Kiyo' (Fujiwara) - November 8, 1931 - July 9, 2021 -
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with her family on Friday, July 9, 2021.
Beloved wife to the late Jim.
Loving mother of Michael (Sian).
Cherished Gram of Caitlin and Corey.
Dear sister to the late Rose (the late Nich Omotani), Muts (the late Min Nishikawa), Kay (Ed Sasaki), the late Tak (the late Janet) and the late Seiji "Ralph" (Diane Stewart).
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ARNOLD, Ruth - On Friday, July 9, 2021 at Baycrest.
Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jon Arnold and partner Sara Belmont, Robert Arnold and Antoinette Tari, and Adam Arnold.
Loving partner of Michael Berger. Dear twin sister of Judy Eidelman of Marblehead, MA, USA.
Devoted Nana of Maxwell, Dean, Chiara and her husband Mathew, and Jacob.
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PIRIE, Robert John - It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, Robert John Pirie on July 9, 2021, in the city of Hamilton, at the age of 89.
He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Robert grew up in New Liskeard, Ontario.
He was an only child who attended the University of Toronto after graduating from high school.
He went on to study law and spent his career practicing law in Toronto, Ontario where he worked until retirement.
Robert was a devoted father, an avid gardener and a champion of education who enjoyed travelling throughout North America.
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WATERMAN, Helen - On Friday, July 9, 2021 at home.
Helen Waterman, a brave and resilient holocaust survivor who left the horrors of Europe with her beloved late husband Sidney (Szulim) to start a new life in Canada.
Loving and dedicated mother and mother-in-law to Sam, Ruth and Sheldon, Fran and Paul, and Joy.
Sister to Gitel, Lodgia, and Chaya, who all perished in the holocaust and Yaacov who died in the 1948 Israel War of Independence.
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LOMBARDI, Irma - 1937-2021 - With sadness, we announce the passing of Irma on July 9, 2021 at the age of 83.
Irma will be missed by all of her family and many friends.
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VARDIN, Nicholas - With sadness, we announce the passing of Nicholas on July 9, 2021 at the age of 85.
Cherished husband of Manon Maria and beloved father of Christian (Gina Fernandes) and Elliott (Kim Myers).
Proud grandfather of Melissa, Nicholas, Luke, Sydney and Brooke and dearly missed brother of Roula, Vasso and Irene.
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DI PIETRANTONIO, Antonio - Born Saturday, November 26, 1932, deceased Friday, July 9, 2021, was a resident of North York, Ontario.
He was born in Manoppello, a town in the province of Pescara, Italy. His family moved to nearby Lettomanoppello where he grew up and met his wife, Antonietta Francucci.
They married on Friday, October 30,1953 and had three daughters, Connie (spouse Bruno), Lisa (spouse Tony) in Italy, and Teresa (spouse Frank) after emigrating to Canada.
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CARSON, Carol - Left us on July 9, 2021 for her final trip.
Her legacy is a life filled with loving relationships, travel, adventure, endless learning, and the good fight against social injustice.
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JOHNSTON, James Alexander Gillespie - April 1, 1925 - July 9, 2021
Born April 1, 1925 in Toronto, our cherished father, grandfather and great grandfather Jim passed away peacefully on July 9, 2021 at Hospice Simcoe.
Survived by daughters Donna (Jeff) and Denise (Sean), grandchildren Jennifer, Andrea, Daniel, Kate, Chris, Alex, Mac, Rachel and Seneca, and great grandchildren Alex, Keara and Freddie.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Marjorie and adorned daughter Dale.
Jim will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by friends and family.
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HUGHES, June (nee ARMSTRONG) - It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of Hilda June Hughes (nee Armstrong) on July 9, 2021 at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington – just 9 days and 10 minutes after our Dad, Walter, passed away.
Their love story continues after almost 66 years of marriage.
They spent their life together and this is the saving grace that neither one will ever be alone. She peacefully passed away one month after her 89th birthday.
June was a loving wife, adored mother and cherished grandmother.
She will be missed immensely by her children: Sandy Thompson (Dave), Greg (Rossell) and Steve (Cathy); and her grandchildren: Wade (Lindsay) and Brett (Natalie), Jesse and Kiana, Tyler and Brendan.
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MCCAFFREY, Josephine (nee Slattery) - (April 8, 1935 - July 9, 2021)
Peacefully, at North York General Hospital, in Toronto.
Hailing from Galway originally, Josie immigrated to Canada from Ireland and England in 1959, with her husband the late James McCaffrey.
Loving mother to Aidan (Rasheeda) Bernie, Monica (Bob) and Patricia (Desmond).
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ALEXANDER, Barbara Ellen - Left us on July 9, 2021 after 12 difficult weeks in hospital, first at Sunnybrook and then at North York General. The nurses and doctors at both hospitals treated her with exemplary professionalism and compassion. We, her family Ted, her husband for 65 years, our daughter Sandra, our son Steven and his wife Lisa, and our granddaughters Emily and Olivia are all heartbroken at our loss.
Barbara graduated from St. Clements High School in 1953, and from the “Diamond Ring” course (she got one!) at the University of Guelph. Later in life Barb pursued her passion for art and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from York University.
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WUNSCHIRS, Sandra Jane - 1939 - 2021 After a courageous battle with cancer, Sandra peacefully passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the Mariposa House Hospice in Severn, Ontario.
Beloved wife of Kurt (predeceased).
Mother to Wendy Weppler (Brian), Bonnie Tutka (Jay) and Glenn Thornley (Joanne).
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LEE, Garwin - June 9, 1960 – July 9, 2021 - Garwin passed away at the age of 61 in Toronto after a short yet devastating battle with cancer. His diagnosis took everyone by surprise, but his medical team worked tirelessly to take care of him in his last moments and make sure that he passed peacefully.
He was born to Kenneth Wen-Gen Lee and Alice Shui-Yin Hui on June 9th, 1960 in Hong Kong.
He never hesitated to step up to help his siblings Garfield, Garbo, and Garley, and in return was lovingly spoiled.
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TAI, Emanuel Henrickson - May 23, 1937 – July 9, 2021
Passed away suddenly on Friday July 9, 2021 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at the age of 84.
Our dear husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend.
He will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew him
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DAVY, Corinne Anne - Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the age of 79 years.
Beloved companion of the late Robert “Bob” Greer.
Loving mother of Wayne McArthur and his wife Charlotte and of the late Brian McArthur and his surviving wife Sarah.
Cherished grandmother of Jillian McArthur, Jessie Freer, Nicola Dannerman and Christopher Price.
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CRUICKSHANK, George David - George passed away peacefully in his 94th year on July 9, 2021.
In death he is reunited with the love of his life, Elaine.
George will be dearly missed by his beloved sons Keith (Barb) and Ross (Carol).
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McLAUGHLIN, Sheila Anne (nee THORN) - October 31, 1935 - July 9, 2021
With deep sorrow, but gratitude for a long and successful life, we announce the passing on Friday, July 9, 2021, peacefully at home, of Sheila Anne McLaughlin, dearly loved wife of Roy, and much loved mother of David (Sonja) and Andrew (Winsome).
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FITZSIMMONS, Jean Mary (nee GLANCY) - Born March 4, 1932. It is with deep sadness that we announce our Mom passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 9, 2021, she was 89.
She is survived by her sister Kathleen Glancy, predeceased by her 2 brothers Norman in 2017 and Patrick in 1995 and by 2 of her sons: Peter Lee in 2005 and Michael Richard in 2009.
Mom will be missed by her children: Judith McDonald, Joseph Fitzsimmons, Margaret Carvalho and Barbara Fitzsimmons, and by her grandchildren; Stephanie and Shaelyn, Celina, Michael, David, John, Alexander and Maxwell.
She also had 2 great-grandchildren she unfortunately wasn't able to meet; Ashton and his little sister Ayla.
Mom began working full time at the age of 16 when her father passed away.
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EICHLER, Margrit Elisabeth Gertrude - After a daring and dangerous duel with cancer (including the effects of its treatment and the complications imposed by a global pandemic), Margrit Eichler, 78, of Toronto, died peacefully in Toronto on July 8, 2021 at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare.
While the final outcome of this duel was certain, the lived experience of it was up for the taking.
In her last year, Margrit enjoyed every pleasure that life offered her, from tackling 600-page books for book club to smelling the flowers.
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HENDERSON, Robert G. - We sadly share the death of Robert G. Henderson, on July 8, 2021 peacefully at home with Jen at his side. After a long night surrounded by family, Rob quietly passed away on his own terms.
Rob leaves behind a big loud family of loved ones; Jennifer, his one true love of 47 years, Carrie and her husband Scott Barr, Tereza and her husband Adrian Lynde, Ken and his wife Carolyn (Cal).
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LE FEUVRE, John Stanley - Passed away peacefully at SGH on Thursday July 8, 2021, at the age of 79.
John was predeceased by his first wife, Jo-Ann Mary (Hill) and by Linda Joyce (Dale).
Loving father of Allan (Donna), Janice (Dion), and predeceased by Craig. Jack will be fondly remembered by Jacquie (Mark), Michelle (Jim), Bill (Jane) and his many grandchildren: Mike, Kristen, Jo-Ann, Nathan, Leah, Rachel, Melissa, Ethan, Jack, Jayme Lee, Iain and Emma.
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