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MAVROIDIS, Stavroula (Voula) - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce that our dear mother Voula Mavroidis passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
She is now reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband George after a courageous battle with recent health issues.
Voula was a loving mother to her daughter Carol and husband Nick and son Nick.
She was also a loving and devoted grandmother to Carol’s daughter Sarah.
Voula was born on March 17, 1939 in the beautiful Greek village of Potamia, Sparta, Greece to late parents Panagiotis and Anastasia Asfis.
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LOMONACO, Filippa (Puccio) - 1939 - 2021 - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Filippa on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Trillium Health Centre – Mississauga Site at the age of 81.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Rosario in 2017.
Cherished mother of Enzo (Lucy) and Paul (Cora).
Devoted Nonna of Jordan, Sierra, Nicolas and Isabella.
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RONGE, Margit - September 26, 1944 – June 22, 2021 -
Margit, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the age of 76.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Alajos Ronge.
Loving mother of Christina (Rob). She leaves behind many friends and relatives from Canada and Hungary.
Cherished aunt to Cathy (Al) and son, Max; Peter; Beata and sons, Adam and Luke; Kathy and son, Liam. Beloved brother to Gyuszi, his daughter Csila (Csaba), their son, Oliver, and his daughter Judit.
Second mom to childhood friends Moni, Julika and Tiffy
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BALEZ, Mary Ellen Fountain - It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Balez announce her passing on June 22, 2021 at the age of 74. She passed on peacefully after battling cancer for several months, with her husband Lionel by her side.
Beloved daughter of the late Thomas Joseph Fountain and his wife Kathleen, Mary Ellen was born and raised in the Parkdale neighborhood of Toronto with siblings David Kirkman Fountain (Joan), the late Thomas Robert Fountain (Ev) and the late Suzanne Lois Fountain Borst (John).
As a teenager she moved with her family to Etobicoke where she completed high school at Burnhamthorpe Collegiate, and then attended Junior College, Academy of the New Church, in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania.
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KOS, George - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Kos on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
He is survived by his daughter, Marlene Mira, and 2 grandchildren, Cassie Rees and Austin Rees.
He is also mourned by his niece, Nadiya Semenyuk, who, for many years, was his primary caregiver and took very good care of him.
He also cherished his relationship with his great-great-niece Oleysha and her family - Roman, Nicole and Melania.
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DEVLIN, Jane H. - Died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Kensington Hospice on June 22, 2021.
Beloved fiancée of John West.
Dear mother of Ellie Couperthwaite (Dustin), Kate Pomerant, and Alexander Pomerant (Kaley Smith).
Cherished Nan of Ryder Couperthwaite and Madden Couperthwaite.
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McCABE, Marv - Died of causes, naturally.
Husband, father, grandfather, friend.
He grew up in Windsor, ON, lived in the Beaches in Toronto and then in Muskoka.
He married and loved Barbara Mooney.
His children Jillian Foster and Laura Gage brought great joy to his life.
His grandchildren Conor, Dylan, Payton, Anna, Xander and Jonathan are his hope for the future
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LEATHEM, Susan (nee O'BRIEN) - Passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 72, on June 22, 2021 with her loving husband by her side.
She will forever be remembered as the cherished daughter of the late Hazel and Patrick O'Brien.
Beloved wife of Trevor for 15 years.
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DEFRIES, Donna Marie - We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Donna Defries (nee Russell), at home in Ottawa, ON, on June 22, 2021 at the age of 58.
Cherished wife for 30 years of Craig and loving mother of Alex (Claire), Charlotte and Aislinn.
Beloved sister of Linda Price (Ross) and Glenn Russell (Sherrie).
She was predeceased by parents Douglas and Carole. Daughter-in-law of June Defries and the late Robert, and sister-in-law to Kathryn Laskaris (Sam).
Loving aunt to Steven Price, Lindsay Coulson, Hayley Buchholz and Brittany Keith; Michael and Adam Laskaris; and Arielle Russell.
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BANDERMANN, Elaine - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mom, nana, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Elaine Bandermann, age 73 of Stratford and formerly of Toronto, passed away peacefully, at the Stratford General Hospital, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Born in Amarillo, Texas, daughter of the late Lorine and Francis Pritchard, she became a proud citizen of Canada. Sister to Lucy and Ruth.
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GROSSE, Barbara Ann (nee CODY) - After a lengthy illness, Barbara Ann Grosse (Cody) passed away peacefully in the ICU of Sunnybrook Hospital, in the loving arms of her daughter, on June 22, 2021.
Beloved mother of Stephanie Alexis, loving sister of Patricia Spence (Tom) and Ernest Cody "Butch".
Predeceased by her mother (June) and father (Ernest).
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TAKAOKA, Catherine Keiko 'Kay' (nee Arai) - In the early morning of June 21st, 2021, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 90.
Kay was predeceased by her husband George.
She will be greatly missed by children Beverley (John Dovbniak), Brian (France Gauthier), Alan (Sylvie Ruel), Paul & Cheryl (Katy, nee Standen), grandchildren Nicholas Dovbniak (Kristin, nee Rugg), Emily Dovbniak (Kevin Elliott) and Gabrielle Takaoka, and great-grandchildren Sage and Wren.
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POTTS, John Douglas - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Doug Potts, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather on June 21, 2021 at the age of 88.
Doug was born in Bobcaygeon to Roy and Augusta Potts where he grew up in the family home along with his older brother Stan. Doug was a graduate of the very first class of Ryerson Polytechnical Institution, Radio and Television Engineers.
Doug enjoyed a long career in the television and movie industry, traveling in his mobile truck including filming the Winter Olympics in Alberta, raising his hand when the call came for a cameraman who could film while on skies. Doug also worked on well known TV productions such as King of Kensington and the Tommy Hunter Show.
He met the love of his life Liz Humphrey, a young nursing student in Blenheim, ON. They married in Chatham ON, and spent 65 happy years together. Doug and Liz raised four children in Malton, ON.
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DOS SANTOS, Fernando - Peacefully passed on June 21, 2021 at the age of 92.
He will be cherished by his loving wife Virginia (Do Rosario Tomé).
Beloved father of Belmira (John) Petropoulos, and Jorge (Caroline). Proud grandfather to Costa, Andre, Justine, Nicholas, and Selena.
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VAN SCHEPEN, Hugh - Hugh Van Schepen, passed away on June 21, 2021 at the age of 80.
He is survived by his wife Tena of 46 years. He will also be missed by many family, friends and neighbors.
Hugh worked as ROP tester in agriculture for many years. Hugh was also a Big Brother for many years, member of the Emmanuel Church bowling league, a Hockey coach and member of the Brampton Horseshoe Club.
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GALLAGHER, Charles Elliott "Doc," "Chuck," "Chas," Taz" - Passed away suddenly on June 21, 2021 at Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 72.
Survived by his spouse Rita, and by his three sons Tim (Josie), Ian (Casey) and Chris (Julie).
Predeceased by his brother Tommy and nephew Ryan. Brother to Elma (Stevie) and Peggy. Loved by his nieces and nephews, June, Seamus, Skye, Ciaran, Noelle, Kenny (Sandy) and Devon.
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ZAROWSKYJ, Maria Teresa - Maria Teresa Zarowskyj was born on August 25, 1926 in Serra San Bruno, Catanzaro, Italy and passed away on June 21, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 94 years.
Teresa was predeceased by her beloved husband Roman (December 10, 2010).
She is the loving Mother of Mary. Cherished Nonna of Mark and Paul. She will be loved, deeply missed and forever remembered by all of her family and friends.
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TURKEWYCH, Anna - Passed away on June 21 2021 in her 96th year.
Beloved wife of the late Volodymyr Turkewych and mother of Dr. Christine Turkewych and George Turkewych, greatly loved grandmother of Zenia (Zenovia).
Anna was born in Zadobrova Ukraine, the daughter of the late Theodore Ohura and Julia Pluta, and sister to the late Jaroslawa Polansky (Myroslav), aunt to the late Wally (Marijke), Al (Voni), Emily and great aunt to Cassandra and Nikolas.
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ROSSI, Joan - After an arduous trial with cancer, she has found peace on Monday, June 21, 2021.
She was beloved by her sons Marc and David and was Nonna to her cherished grandchildren Elena, Isabella, Gabriel and Evangelia.
Her devotion to helping others has left a lasting memory to those whom she shared her kindness and strength.
A skilled Business Women in the promotional product industry, she spent the majority of her retirement fundraising and supporting the senior community in Markham.
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LEW-A-KING, Thelma - Passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021 at Extendicare Guildwood Nursing Home in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Albert Wong.
Thelma was born on October 15, 1930 in Georgetown, Guyana.
Her work life began at Brown Betty Restaurant where she was later promoted to manage the Ice Cream Wholesale department.
This experience gave Thelma the entrepreneurial drive that led her to establish a successful furniture store and restaurant on Robb Street in Georgetown.
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OSIOWY, Michael Lawrence - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, loving father, poppy, great-poppy Mike Osiowy on June 21, 2021 at the age of 86.
Mike was born and raised in Hazelridge Manitoba on November 10, 1934. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Watsko) Osiowy.
Beloved husband of Diane Lee (Gentles) Osiowy. Devoted father of Lee-Anne VanderWerf (Bill Brown) of Lindsay, Ontario.
Loving poppy to Kayla VanderWerf (Derek) Kilbride and great-grandchildren Melanie & Matthew of Little Britain, Ontario.
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WONG, Margaret (Mee Lan) - Man Kan passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at the age of 71.
Margaret is lovingly remembered by her husband Jeff, her children Ian, Adrian and Audrey, their partners Gill, Anouska and Ken, her grandchildren Amelia, Alexander, Ella and Lily, her brothers & sisters Suzanne, Gerard, Julianne, Jackie, Christine and Cyril, as well as her many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
To those who knew her, Margaret was always full of life, never without a kind word or helping hand to share. Her sense of adventure took her around the world with her husband and friends.
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HARWOOD KANITZ, Susan - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Susan Harwood Kanitz on June 21, 2021, at home in Brampton.
Predeceased by husband Gil.
Beloved mother of Hilary (Shelly) and Gillian (Mitch).
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HAWS, Martin Alexander "Al" - September 19, 1930 - June 21, 2021
Al passed away peacefully, in his 91st year.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Audrey of 67 years, sons Jim (Helen), and Steven (Mary Alice), and daughter Karen (Stephen), grandchildren Natalie (Michael), Stefanie (Steven), and Nathan (Mika), great-grandchildren Ivy, Violet, Aria, Aubrie, Levi and Kai, and his extended family and friends.
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KOLISNYK, Alexandra (Alice) - Born July 18, 1935 Alice passed away peacefully, in the early morning, of Monday, June 21, 2021, at Eden House Long Term Care Home in Guelph.
She is reunited with her mother Mary, her father John and her siblings Mary, Ben and Michael and is survived by her sister Olga and daughter Theresa.
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OOSTING, Tjibbe Joe - May 16, 1936 - June 21, 2021
With love and sadness, the family of Tjibbe Joe Oosting announces his peaceful passing on Monday, June 21, 2021, at the age of 85.
Joe was born and raised in Munnekeburen, Netherlands.
He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1953 at the age of 16.
Joe later met our loving mother Grace, and they married in June 1958. They were married for 56 years before Grace's passing in August 2014.
Together they lived, worked, and raised their family in Agincourt, Ontario and enjoyed retirement and their grandchildren in Burlington, Ontario.
Joe had great passion for travelling, gardening, and cycling.
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