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LANTHIER, Jim - January 11, 1940 - June 23, 2021 - The day before Jim Lanthier died, a doctor asked him if there was anything more he needed.
Parkinson’s disease had robbed Jim of the easy eloquence he’d enjoyed for most of his 81 years and the physician had to strain to make out his whispered reply: “More poetry.”
For Jim’s beloved wife Cathy, who had taken their home apart searching for his favourite book of Philip Larkin poems and had been reading aloud beside his hospital bed from volumes of Jim’s own poetry, it was the perfect response.
Jim’s life had never lacked for poetry – and he always wanted more.
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FOX, James (Jim/Jimmy) Murray - With great sadness we announce the death of James (Jim/Jimmy) Murray Fox after courageously enduring multiple system atrophy.
Jim died at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH), on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, with his beloved wife, children, and family by his side.
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MacDONALD, James H. (Jim) - The family of James (Jim) H. MacDonald, regret to announce his passing at the age of 96 on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
Jim's wife of 54 years, Margaret (nee Carpenter) predeceased him in 2007.
Jim is survived by his three sons, Robin (Colleen), Randy (Emily) and Jeff (Heather), and his grandchildren Ross, Rebecca, Graeme, Cameron (Jessica), Neil and Lindsay.
Jim was a WWII RCAF Veteran, having served in Newfoundland where he was a navigator who flew countless missions escorting Allied convoys to and from Europe.
He had many stories of his time there including a plane crash and the amazing sight of a hundred ship convoy coming up over the horizon at sunrise.
Jim's life work revolved around the construction equipment business, and he founded Amaco Construction Equipment Inc. in 1983.
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MCDONNELL, Neilus Sean - Passed away peacefully on June 23, 2021 at Humber River Hospital.
Loving son of Monica and the late Sean McDonnell.
Cousin of Maurice Lubbock and his children, Owen, Andrew and Sara.
Neilus went to school at St. Monica’s, Northern Secondary and De La Salle College.
He worked in construction for over 30 years
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MARTINEZ, Virgilio E. Sr. - Passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at MacKenzie Health Hospital in Richmond Hill, ON surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old.
Virgilio was born on November 27, 1947 in Manila, Philippines to Osias and Angelita Martinez.
He was survived by his wife Rebecca and his children Lailani and Virgilio Jr.
His family moved to Canada in March 1987.
Virgilio Sr. was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother to his family and was always there for them.
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TANAKA, Pauline Toyoko (Nishimura) - 75, passed away on June 23, 2021 peacefully at home with her husband Austin and son Blair lovingly on hand.
She was born August 15, 1945 in Greenwood, British Columbia to Robert Toji and Chiyo Frances Nishimura. After World War II the family briefly moved to Japan before returning in 1951 settling in Toronto.
Pauline loved gardening, arts & crafts and teaching. An avid proponent of education, she taught elementary school with the Toronto District School Board prior to the birth of her children and then took up the art of Bunka Shishu where she quickly attained the title of Master Thread Artist.
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SAUNDERS, Shakira - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Shakira AKA Shak. Shak passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
She was 36 years old and leaves behind her wife, Tamiesha; step daughter Alaeya; Sisters, Sahna and Nikesha, Brothers, Brent and Brendon; and niece and nephew, Brianne and Jr.
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O'DONOUGHUE, Ronald "Ron", PENG., LT. (RCN) - Ron O'Donoughue passed peacefully, at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on June 23, 2021.
He was in his 80th year.
He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 57 years, Donna May O'Donoughue (nee De Mary), his sons Glenn of Victoria, BC, Seann (Andrea) of Owen Sound and Todd (Rachel) of Boston, MA, and his six healthy, intelligent, beautiful grandchildren: Liam, Erin, Aidan, Maeve, Dylan, Rohan, who were the apples of his eye.
Left to mourn are his brothers, Mark (Pam) of Orleans, ON and Michel (Cathy) of Jacksonville, FL, along with many dear family and friends both near and far.
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PEREIRA, Joao Pacheco - Left us peacefully in the last chapter of his 84 year story on June 23 2021.
He leaves behind a loving wife Olga and his legacies, children Fernando, Carlos, Richard and Susan and 7 grandchildren and great grand daughter.
We will all miss him greatly and wish him Peace in his afterlife.
He will be loved and never be forgotten.
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SUNGALIA, Eugenia 'Jean' - Born January 17, 1943 of Toronto, Ontario, passed away on June 23, 2021 at the age of 78 after a battle with lung cancer.
Jean came to Canada with her parents and brothers from Lithuania in 1948 via German refugee camps at a young age - living first in Oba, Ontario and then Toronto for the rest of her life.
Her career was largely in home décor – mainly drapery and blinds but she was also a car sales woman at a time when that industry had few women.
The greatest loves in her life were her daughter Stacie and granddaughter Meghan.
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CROCKER, Catherine Wynne - Passed away peacefully, with her caring daughter by her side and with the love of her family in her heart on June 23, 2021.
Devoted daughter of William and Best friend of Denise and Stanley.
Beloved mother of daughter Andrea and Son in law Floyd.
Dear sister to Billy, sister-in-law- Lucy and loving Aunt to Nicholas and Matthew.
Catherine dedicated her life and love to those around her, as an Educational Assistant for the Toronto District School Board.
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KOSITSKY, Adam - Adam Kositsky, beloved son of Lynne and Michael Kositsky, and sister Jamie-Rachel.
On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, ten days after his 49th birthday, Adam passed away peacefully under the caring and compassionate supervision of the MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) professionals.
We are very grateful to them as they also helped see us through such a difficult time.
Adam was a kind and generous man who cared more about other people's well-being than his own. He volunteered at the Food Bank and helped the homeless and unemployed cut through bureaucracies to get the assistance they needed.
In his younger days, he was an actor who played Jacob Two-Two onstage at the Young People's Theatre in Toronto.
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CROCKER, Catherine Wynne - Passed away peacefully, with her caring daughter by her side and with the love of her family in her heart, on June 23, 2021.
Devoted daughter of William and best friend of Denise and Stanley.
Beloved mother of daughter Andrea and son-in-law Floyd.
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VANDERSLUIS, John - (Former owner of Campbell Heating and Air Conditioning in Brampton)
Died in Penetang, on June 23, 2021, at the age of 87.
Beloved husband of Elizabeth Ann.
Father of John Jr. (Rheine).
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WOODYATT, Jessie Maltby (nee TRUMPER) - March 14, 1938 – June 23, 2021
Honours BA University of Toronto Trinity College (Class of 1960) Jessie, peacefully, passed in her sleep, daughter of the late Edmund Trumper and late Elizabeth Trumper (nee Maltby) and sister of the late Edmund "Ted" Trumper.
Jessie was born in El Centro, Columbia, and went to Ontario Ladies College (Class of 1955) where she graduated as valedictorian and was chosen as her school's representative to attend the coronation of Queen Elizabeth.
Jessie had a varied professional career as a trustee for the East York Board of Education, as a property manager, Ontario provincial Government employee as well as government employee for Western Australia.
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WILDER, William Ashman - December 1, 1935 – June 23, 2021
For those of you out there that ever think of Bill, there's good news that accompanies this sad report! Of course, you'll already know Bill.
Longtime bandsman with the Salvation Army Band, playing the trumpet until he later switched to the cornet.
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MARA, Yolande - 1930 - 2021 Passed away on June 23, 2021.
Loving wife of the late Bruce Mara, beloved mother of Kerri (and late husband Keith), Stan, Robin (husband John), granddaughter Chelsea and partner in senior years to Gunter Sander.
She was a Director at Hope Haven (nursery school for developmentally and physically challenged young children), a great traveller and lover of pets and nature.
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De LEON, Angelito Villacorte - Passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at home in Brampton with family by his side, after a long struggle with kidney failure at the age of 70.
Beloved husband to Manolita. Dear father to Angelita, Wendell, Cess and Estelita. Loving Lolo to Nino, Aldous, Peaches, Jico, Kai, Jet, Justin, Jigs, XP and Kiwi.
Cherished brother to Jasmin and Renato. Angelito will be missed by all members of his extended family and friends especially Eddie boy.
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HINNEGAN, Leanne Dorothy - (1942 - 2021) - It is with great sadness that the family of Leanne Hinnegan announces the passing of Leanne on June 22, 2021.
Leanne will be fondly missed by her 2 sons, Brady and Sean, her granddaughter Emma and her lifelong best friend Joan. Leanne will be joining her lifelong partner Don in heaven.
Leanne worked at the East York Board of Education for 20 years and transitioned to the Toronto District School Board in 1999. Leanne, as the main receptionist, was very well known, answering the switchboard for 10 years in the 80's, receiving many compliments for her outgoing personality and lovely voice.
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SCHLOSSER, Walter - (November 22, 1948 - June 22, 2021) - Passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the age of 72.
Father of Erik, Jennifer and Robert. Grandfather of Kathryne, William and great-grandfather of Alaina and Paislee.
Walter will be missed by family members and friends.
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MEDEIROS, Joao - With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joao Medeiros on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021, at the age of 75 years.
Joao Medeiros passed away at Trillium Hospital after battling cancer, with his loved ones by his side.
Joao will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Matilde and his daughter, Lina. Joao will also be fondly remembered by his precious granddaughter, Lily.
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AGUIEIRAS, Michael Manuel - It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our baby boy Michael Manuel Aguieiras at St Joseph’s Health Centre on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Beloved son of Carla Vaz and Pedro Aguieiras.
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GOUVEIA, Manuel de Chaves - Peacefully at his home with family in Brampton, on June 22, 2021, at age 82.
Dearly beloved husband of Eduarda Maria.
Loving father of Debbie and her husband Joe Correia, Nancy and her husband Dwayne Nielsen, Kevin and his wife Michelle Gouveia and Sally Gouveia.
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DIXON, Leighton Anthony - Leighton Dixon passed in peace on June 22, 2021, at age 62.
Born in Jamaica in 1959.
Dear son of Vinette and Oswald. Loving father of three sons, Genseric, Eamonn and Abbah. Brother to Silvia, Bruce, Kurt, George, Lloyd, Clive, Thelma, Louise, and Cherry.
Preceded in death by his wife, Marlene. Dear friend and former companion to Margaret.
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BYER, Reverend Keith Colin - (1935 - 2021) - The Reverend Keith Colin Byer, who passed away on June 22, 2021, was Ordained to the Diaconate in the Diocese of Toronto in 1996 and to the Priesthood one year later.
Father Keith was predeceased by his loving wife Lucille Odessa Marshall and is the brother of Leonora Byer and Grace Tull.
Uncle of Carl, Janice, Mark, Sandra, Alex and Dr. David Byer, Lynnette Dawson, Joy Lewis, Tracie and Kerina Tull and Nicola Mitchell.
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ZWICKER, Gloria Diane (Appotive) - The family of Gloria Zwicker is saddened to announce her passing on June 22, 2021 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 77 years.
Beloved wife of Daniel Zwicker.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Melanie and Stephen, Marshall and Syma, Candace and Ari, Alexandra and Barak, Jordan and Keri.
Cherished Bubby to Justin, Zachary, Jared, Pearson, Brandon, Sahara, Eden and Jett.
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