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SCOTT, Suzanne (Sue) Maude - 83, of Toronto, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021.
Sue was born on February 28th, 1938 to Helen Grant Cuthbertson (d.1949) and Lloyd Evan Cuthbertson with stepmother Doris Preston Cuthbertson; and grew up in the Town of Mount Royal, Montreal.
After graduating from King’s Hall Compton in 1955, she received her nursing degree from Montreal General Hospital.
Sue moved to Toronto and worked as a RN for over 50 years. Sue was passionate about helping people and loved what she did for a living.
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SKJOLD-PETTERSEN, Hildegard (nee von EULENBURG) - Passed away, at age 87, at Welland County General Hospital in Welland, Ontario, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
Wife of the late Kjaerulv (Charlie) Skjold-Pettersen.
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WIEDERER, Margaret - September 9, 1928 - June 29, 2021
Margaret Wiederer passed away peacefully at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the age of 92.
Beloved wife of the late Branko and predeceased by eldest son Rudy.
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FLETCHER, Donna - Transitioned this life for eternity on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
She loved, she lived, and she laughed! She loved and feared God.
She was challenged but she fought hard and never lost her faith.
Donna left cherished memories with loving husband Michael, daughters Tanesha, and Tracey; grandchildren Jaiden, Makalo, Taliah and LeAnna; mother Parvella; siblings Delova, Lorna and Noel Sr., other relatives, colleagues and friends.
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PEARSON, Bessie May (Percival) - With great sorrow, the family announces her peaceful passing at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre on June 29, 2021.
At the incredible age of 100, Bessie was called home to her Lord! Bessie spent the last day of her life listening to her favourite hymns and being comforted by Sunnybrook's pastor!
Bessie May Pearson was born in Ryland, Ontario to Mary Annie Beal and Arthur George Percival on April 1, 1921.
Predeceased by her loving husband, Millen Lyle Pearson (Duke), on September 30, 1987.
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HARTLEY, Mary Edith 'Gladys' - Gladys, age 92, peacefully passed away with family by her side on June 29, 2021.
She was born April 28, 1929 to the late Robert and Eva (McMullen) Whittle in Toronto.
Gladys married Stanley Hartley in June 1948, who preceded her in death. Cherished mother of Donna-Lee Coulas, Scott Hartley, Stephen Hartley and his wife Janet.
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DE KONING HOEKSEMA, Jane - (Born Jantje Hoeksema) Born in Leens, the Netherlands, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in her 94th year.
From humble beginnings, Jane always carved her own path and brought her unwavering faith and appreciation for lifelong learning into every community she encountered.
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HENDERSHOT, Robert 'Bob' William - In his 83rd year, Robert sadly passed away on June 29, 2021 after a lengthy illness with courage and dignity.
Bob was a wonderful husband to Liz, beloved father to Nikki and Papa to Callan who he adored.
Family always came first! Bob loved his road trips and instilled that love with his family. Over the years, they had many wonderful adventures.
The beach will always remain a favourite.
Bob went on to graduate from McMaster University in Honours Mathematics and began his career as an educator with the East York Board.
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WALMSLEY, Ruth Ann (Linell) - It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Walmsley announces that she died on June 29, 2021 in Toronto, with family at her side.
She was 92. We will miss her gentle manner and infectious love of nature.
Ruth was born in Toronto to Eric Linell, a neuropathologist at the University of Toronto and Frances Burwash, who worked for the insulin researchers Banting and Best.
She sometimes told the story of crossing the Atlantic with her family at age 11 on the Empress of Britain at the outbreak of WWII, and how the ship zigzagged to avoid U-boats as it sailed from Britain to Canada.
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DOYLE, Phyllis Eleanor Joan (nee BUCK) - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Phyllis Eleanor Joan Doyle (nee Buck) in her 96th year, at Joseph Brant Hospital on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
Beloved Mother to her three children, Barbara Doyle, Susan Fischer nee Doyle (Daniel) and Bruce Doyle.
Grandmother to Jennifer Ross nee Fischer (Tim) and Pamela Fischer (Chris Aschaber), great-grandmother to Paisley Ross.
Sister to Robert Buck (Mary) and predeceased by her brothers Allen Buck (Catherine) and Ronald Buck (Betty).
Phyllis graduated from the University of Toronto and went on to teach for the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board for many years.
In her retirement she became an active member of the District 13 RTO.
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THOMPSON, George Scholfield - Sadly, we announce the passing of George on June 29, 2021 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto.
Predeceased by his parents, Gwynneth Marian Scholfield Thompson and Lt. Col. James Wilfred Gaius Thompson, and by his brother, Michael George Gaius Thompson.
Survived by his sister-in-law, Lynda Thompson; former spouses, Sharron Marlow and Joanne Nelson; nieces and nephews, Laura (Frank Rekrut), James (Stephanie Unwin), Aaron (Tara Meyer), and Kate (Colin McCubbin); great-nieces and nephews Michael (Lydia Klaassen), Annabelle, Timmy, Molly, Olivia and Charlie; and great-great-nephew Theo.
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JONES, Martin John - We are sad to announce the passing of Martin John Jones (81), on June 29, 2021, at The Moncton Hospital, New Brunswick.
Martin was husband of Marion, and loving father of Melanie Belikov (Nikita) of Las Vegas, Nevada and Amanda Jones of Toronto, devoted grandfather of Evelyn and Roman Belikov.
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KAHLE, Karen Ruth (nee GARBUTT) - September 5, 1957 - June 29, 2021
Peacefully at Mariposa House Hospice, with family by her side on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, at the age of 63.
Cherished wife of Tom.
Loving mother of John- Thomas and Lillian and mother-in-law of Andrew Sun. Devoted and deeply missed Nana of Andrew Jr. (AJ).
Sister of seven other siblings. Karen was Purchasing Manager of C.R. Bard Inc. in Mississauga for 25 years.
Karen was also the founder of Fern Forest Garden Centre, Washago, 15 years ago.
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ROMAN, Joseph Andew "Nick" - April 16, 1925 – June 29, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, Joseph 'Nick' Roman, aged 96.
He was very recently predeceased by his wife and soulmate, Thora Roman.
He is survived by children Neil (Helen), Sylvia, and Anna; five grandchildren - Charlotte, Michael, Nicolas, David and Matthew; sister Tenny Holmes; sister-in-law Patricia Morton; and many more who loved and respected this great man.
He is also survived by Charlie the Squirrel and too many Chipmunks to mention by name.
Our dad left us as he lived – with resolve and strength. He was a man of character, integrity and honour.
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PENGELLY, Elizabeth Joan (nee RAWLINSON) - 1931 - 2021 Betty, of Victoria Road, Ontario, died on June 29, 2021, after a long decline.
She leaves her partner, Nathalie Rockhill; her children, John, Clare and partner, Roman, Linda Millington, and Laurence Kavanagh and wife, Jackie; and her lifelong friend and husband, William Pengelly.
Also mourning her are nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Betty was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, grew up in Regina, graduated from the University of Saskatchewan, and lived in England and Quebec before settling in Toronto in 1961, with her growing family.
She taught piano for many years at St. Michael's Choir School, was a piano examiner for Western Conservatory of Music, and retired from private teaching in 2018.
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YOUNG, Denis Richard - 1933 - 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denis Richard Young (age 88) on June 29, 2021, in the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia.
He was predeceased by his wife Shirley in February 2015.
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BARTLEY, Richard Aubrey - (1955 - 2021) - It is with great sadness the family of Richard Aubrey Bartley announces his passing peacefully on June 28th, 2021.
A Classic car and Rock music enthusiast best friend, father and proud Grandfather.
A drummer to his own drum will be will be lovingly remembered by his dear friends, brothers and sister, nieces and nephews and his beloved granddaughter Chloe.
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GASPARICO, Victor Manuel Carias - Victor Manuel Carias Gasparico was born on June 29, 1965 in Jutiapa, Guatemala and passed away suddenly on June 28, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 55 years.
Wife Leonor was predeceased by her beloved husband for 28 years.
He is the loving father of Jessica and Anthony.
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HAMAN, Eva (neé Schlesingerova) - (April 25, 1937 – June 28, 2021) - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing to God’s hands of Eva Haman (neé Schlesingerova), devoted wife of Vladimir and beloved mother of Susan Hayman.
Eva passed peacefully and comfortably in her sleep on June 28, 2021, at Toronto Western Hospital. Our hearts are broken at the loss of this beautiful and kind soul who was the centre of our lives.
Eva, Vladimir and Susan arrived in Canada in 1968 from Czechoslovakia. She had been a public health physician in Prague, but as many immigrants at the time, needed to re-establish herself in another career path that was manageable while adjusting to the circumstances, language and norms of her new homeland.
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KELLY, Loretta Theresa - (1940 - 2021) - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Kelly family announces the peaceful passing of a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
On Monday, June 28th, 2021 Loretta Kelly passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital, in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, with her son by her side.
Loretta, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, was a former entrepreneur.
She was the beloved wife of the late Sean Francis Kelly for 56 years, loving mother of Sandra (Syl Cote) and Brendan (Karen). Cherished grandmother of Kelly-Anne Cote, Amanda, and Samantha Kelly. Survived by loving sister Maisie Vincent.
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ALLEN, Violet Jane - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Violet on June 28, 2021 at 97 years.
Born March 15, 1924 to loving parents Edmond and Jane Williams. Violet is reunited with her beloved husband Milo Allen, whom she spent many loving years with. Milo and Violet immigrated to Canada in their later years.
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WHITNEY, Donald Arthur - (May 10, 1956 - June 28, 2021) - With deep sadness we announce the sudden and very unexpected passing of Donald Whitney at True Davidson Acres, Don’s home for over 7 years.
Beloved son of the late George and Irene Whitney, cherished nephew of the late Evelyn Walden, dear brother of Barbara Whitney (the late Ron Glenesk) and much-loved member of the extended Glenesk family.
Despite disabilities, Don met life head-on with a determined spirit, a zest for life and a wicked sense of humour which was appreciated by everyone who knew him.
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NGUYEN, Anh Nguyet Thi - (1933 - 2021) - Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 28th, 2021 in Scarborough, ON.
Loving wife of the late Alexander Hurst.
Cherished eldest sister of four brothers and two sisters. Adored by her thirteen nieces and nephews and will deeply be missed by her grandnieces and grandnephews.
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FISHMAN, Bess - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bess (Pesa) Fishman (née Glatt) z”l on June 28, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Chaim Fishman z”l; daughter of Shmuel Eli Glatt z”l and Rachel Applebaum Glatt z”l; sister and sister-in-law of Ernie (Yizrich) Glatt z”l, Sarah Glatt, Sarah Glatt Walach z’’l, Henech Walach z”l, Szaindel Glatt z”l, Pola (Perel) Glatt Zaibel Lokiec z”l, Meier Zaibel z”l, Oscar Lokiec z”l, and Machel Glatt z”l.
Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Roslyn and George Keri and Martin and Sarah Fishman.
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PERERA, Sunil Pius Ranmal - Sunil Pius Ranmal Perera, 71, of Toronto, Ontario, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on June 28, 2021.
Sunil is survived by his wife Madubala of 46 years, Sumangi Jayaweera (daughter), Ranmal Perera (son), Chaminda Jayaweera (son-in-law), Kushlani Perera (daughter-in-law), grandchildren Surangana, Amada, Audrianna and Lilianna, sisters Ramani Perera and Nilmini Perera, many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.
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MORTON, Coleen Catherine - Surrounded by her family at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Monday, June 28, 2021 at the age of 64 years.
Beloved wife of the late Wayne Rooney (2020) and daughter Anna Connors of Innisfil.
Loving mother of Chris Morton of Keswick and Heather (Matt Nielsen) of Port McNicoll.
Dear sister of Deborah Connors of New Westminster, B.C., Beverly Meech (Mike) of Innisfil, Daniel Connors (Cynthia) of Singapore, Trish Sparrow of Newmarket and Cary Connors of Port Moody, B.C.
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