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MURRAY, Donald - It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Donald on June 1, 2021 in Scarborough ON.
Son of the late George and Jennie Murray.
Loving Father of Cari (Ray) and Tiffany (Eric). Loving Grandpa to Lukas and Theo.
Brother to Ken (Lisa) and Liz (Howie). Predeceased by his brothers Glen and Claude.
He will be sadly missed by all his relatives and friends.
Donald (Don) loved being with family and friends and loved to fish any chance he could.
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BLY, Grace Cecilia - Born in Toronto, Ontario, on September 1, 1922 to Bessie Grey (Jacobs) and Albert Grey.
Passed away on June 1, 2021.
Loving mother of John (Joan) and cherished grandmother to: John Jr. (deceased), Beverly, and Elizabeth (deceased).
She was predeceased by her husband (Bill); siblings: Mona Ruston, Constance Snarr, Douglas Grey and Bessie Kereluk. She leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews in Ontario, British Columbia, and the US.
Grace or "Gracie" as she was affectionately known, grew up in Toronto with her mother and four siblings, moving over twenty times in her childhood and teenage years.
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BRENT, Sally Copeland (nee BECKETT) - Passed away peacefully at her home on June 1, 2021 at the age of 91.
Sally married her loving and devoted husband Henry in 1953, and 68 years later they were still holding hands every day.
Sally was a wonderful mother to her six children, Hollis (Linda), Peggy, Michael (Janice), Doug (Averil), Tim (Helen) and Lisa (Hugh).
She was a fantastic grandmother to her fourteen amazing grandchildren, David (Crystal), Jonathan (Kim), Tyler (Megan), Lindsay, Katie, Alison, Carolyn, Shannon (Brendan), Heather, Andie, Christine, Natalie, Kelly, and Eric.
Sally was great-grandmother to Robert, Bella, and newly-born Kenzo.
She was also a doting "mother" to her beloved dog, Amber.
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NEWBIGGING, Margaret (nee LAWRANCE) - December 31, 1929 – June 1, 2021
Passed peacefully at home in her 91st year.
She leaves behind Ross, her loving husband of 64 years, sons Mark (Kathy) and Jim (Kerry), her sister Betty Bower (Gordon), niece Cathy and her nephews Randy, Bradley and Timothy.
Margaret attended Rawlinson Public School and Vaughan Road Collegiate in Toronto.
She was employed for many years at Bell Canada prior to venturing out into the Design and Decorating field by opening her own business, "Margaret Newbigging Interiors and Design Co."
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KOWALCHUK, Steven - 1962 - 2021 It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Steven Kowalchuk on June 1, 2021, at the age of 59.
Steven was predeceased by his mother Mary Louise Kowalchuk, was the son of Paul Kowalchuk, brother of Michael, Diana, and Paula Kowalchuk.
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CLARK, Ralph J. A. - Ralph J. A. Clark, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Born 1949 to Russell and Elizabeth Clark, Ralph was the oldest of his 4 siblings, whom he maintained long loving relationships with, in addition to his extended family and relatives.
Ralph was gifted in a wide range of subjects, including construction, machinery, mathematics, the dramatic arts, agriculture, and 20th century history.
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BHANDAL, Tari - (1949 - 2021) - With his devoted wife,Teresa by his side we had to say goodbye to this gentle, precious soul on May 31st, 2021.
Tari was kind and generous to all who knew him and was a constant source of love and strength to his family. Beloved husband of over 40 years to Teresa, cherished father to Catherine (Val) and Sunny and treasured Nonno to Valente and Nicola.
He will be dearly missed by his in-laws, Domenico and Caterina D’Urzo as well as by his siblings, many nieces and nephews and his many friends.
Tari was predeceased by his parents Mit Singh and Dhan Kaur Bhandal.
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MOORE, Shirley Elizabeth - (1927 - 2021) - The family announces with great sadness that Shirley Moore passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021 at Mackenzie Health Nursing Home.
She was born in Copper Cliff, Ontario on May 17, 1927 to James and Dora (Cashmore) Hamilton.
Loving wife of many years to Ralph Moore (deceased). Loving Mother to Linda Kelly (Terry), Barb Barrowman (Jim), Judy Moore Vey (Fraser), Jeff Moore (Dorothy).
Very loving Grandma to Kevin Kelly (Bettina), Kirstin Legros, Brett Barrowman (Kendal), Ryan Barrowman (Peter), Andrew Vey, Graham Vey (Gracee), Kyle Moore (Erica), Eric Moore (Kristen). Very, very loving Great Grandmother to Ava, Bray, Jack, Josh, Jordan, Olivia, and Grace.
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BOWLES, Eugene Joseph - Passed away with dignity and courage at Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket on Monday May 31, 2021, in his 85th year.
Loving and dedicated husband of his beloved late wife Alicia (nee Sheldon). Son of the late Louis and Marie Bowles (nee Robbins). Predeceased by his brothers Bernard and John Bowles.
Devoted father of Joseph (Lisa), Mary, Kevin (Debra) and Catherine Phillips (Peter). Adored Grandfather of Michael, Olivia, Alicia, the late Madison, Julia, Elizabeth, Andrew and Christopher.
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LANSDELL, Eileen - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Eileen on Monday May 31, 2021 at the Brampton Civic Hospital at the age of 94 years.
Eileen is now reunited in heaven with her loving husband Douglas and dear parents Herbert and Elsie Crawford.
Eileen was the cherished mother of Brian and his wife Joan, and Bob and his wife Irene. She was the devoted Grandmother of Michael and Stephanie, Greg and Allison Mitchell and Lea and Shaun Young. She will forever be the greatest great-grandmother to Ruby, Marlowe, Bennett, Ronnie, Rowan and Leni.
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JACOBS, Clinton 'Clint' Wayne - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clinton (Clint) Wayne Jacobs on May 31, 2021.
Beloved son of Andrea and Russell Jacobs, father to Evan and Alexis, brother to Stacey and Candice, brother-in-law to Robert, uncle to Braden, Logan, Sydney and Seth.
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KENDALL, George William - On Monday, May 31, 2021 in Belleville General Hospital with family by his side, age 92 years.
George was predeceased by his wife Margaret Kendall.
Dear brother-in-law of Betty White and Barry Kirkness both of Brighton. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews in Canada and England.
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COMPAGNONE, Dora Mary (nee Campagna) - Born July 22, 1938. On May 31st, 2021, Dora passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 82 after a third fight with cancer.
Dora was born in Schreiber, Ontario. She is predeceased by her loving husband Antonio Compagnone of 52 years. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and loved making delicious food for her children and grandchildren.
Dora will be greatly missed by her sons, Alexander and Aldo Compagnone, her daughters in-law, Julie Ann and Donna, her brothers Dino (Helen) and Peter (Natalie).
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HERMANT, Pearl - On Monday, May 31, 2021 at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Pearl Hermant, beloved wife of the late Aaron Hermant.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Shira Hermant and Youval Ronen, Jordan and Tamara Hermant, and Avinoam Hermant.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Rabbi Benjamin and Lola Friedberg, Lillian and the late Arthur Lerman, Dr. Sally and the late Lloyd Zerker and the late Dr. Eva and Harold Dessen.
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TSAPARIS, Christopher - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher on the morning of May 31, 2021.
Beloved son of the late Vasil and Tasa Tsaparis.
Chris was a devoted, loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Chrissula, their sons, Larry (Noula), Dave (Angelene), Bill (Annette) and his grandchildren, Chris, Lucas, Aidan, Philip, Ioan, Olivia and Thomas.
Also, brother of Alexandra (the late Nick).
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CARROLL, Marion Jean - A most loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto on Monday, May 31, 2021, at the age of 88.
She is survived by her seven children: Debra, Janet, Nancy (Steven), Elizabeth (Donald), Heather, Jeffrey (Angela) and Andrea (Alan); 16 grandchildren: James, Allison, Elyssa, Vanessa, Matthew, Leah, Emma, Hannah, Joshua, Theo, Ryan, Andrew, Gregory, Nicole, Erica and Johnny; two great-grandchildren Bodhi and Ari; sister-in-law Jean and many nieces and nephews.
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ROMANELLI, Maria Louisa - It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Maria Luisa, also known as Luisa, on May 31, 2021 at the age of 58.
She is now reunited in heaven with her father Valentino and mother Lina.
Cherished by her brothers Alfredo, Gianfranco (Tracy), Robert and Ricardo and forever loved by her life partner Luciano.
Louisa will be remembered in the hearts of her niece Kristen, and nephews James and Anthony.
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ZAJACZKOWSKY, Eva - At St. Joseph’s Hospital on Monday, May 31, 2021 in her 93rd year, surrounded by her sons.
Eva Zajaczkowsky, beloved mother to Taras, Steve and his wife Ingrid, and grandmother “Buba” to Peter and Sophia.
Predeceased by her husband Ted.
Fondly remembered by her nephews, nieces and their families, and her Junction community where she was a hairstylist to many for over 5 decades.
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ASHBEE, Donna L. (nee DIXON) - Age 82 on May 31, 2021, of Maris Grove, formerly of Newtown Square, PA, beloved wife of the late Wm. Barry Ashbee.
She spent much of her early life supporting Barry's hockey career with the Hershey Bears and the Philadelphia Flyers.
Prior to retirement she was employed at the law firm of Riley Riper Hollin and Colagreco.
She also was a longtime volunteer at Riddle Memorial Hospital and the Flyers' Wives Fight for Lives Charity.
As a supportive Nana and avid sports fan, Donna could always be found on the sidelines or in the stands at her grandchildren's many sporting events.
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JAMES, Norman Grafton - It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Norman surrounded by his family on Monday, May 31, 2021.
Norman Grafton James was born in Dickson Village, St. Vincent and the Grenadines on March 1, 1942.
Our dearest father will be fondly remembered by his children Kelvin (Vittoria), Carolyn, Petra (Nepal), Peter and Caron (Alex).
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BISSOON, Rajpattie - The heavens have gained a beautiful angel. Rajpattie passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the age of 72.
Rajpattie is now reunited with her beloved husband Kissoon.
Rajpattie will be missed dearly by all her family and friends.
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DONOHUE, John Joseph “Jack” – Croaked (his word) on May 31, 2021.
Brother to William, Elizabeth, Helen, Irene, Patrick, Joseph, Mary Eileen and Colleen.
In Sarnia and Toronto, John’s life was one of serving others.
Upon completing his degree at Western University, he was drawn to religious life and ordained a priest.
After a decade of tending his flock, he officially made a run for it and knocked on the doors of McGill University Law School, who let him in as a mature student.
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LANDRY, Elzia Celia (St. Coeur) - On Monday, May 31, 2021 at the age of 94.
Dearly loved mother of (daughter) Raymonde and (son) Jean Marc.
Grandmother of Megan Landry.
Wife of the late Raymond Landry (predeceased 1985).
Forever Remembered, Forever Missed.
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EABONI, Robert James - We are sad to announce the passing of Robert, aged 62, suddenly at his Mississauga home on May 31, 2021.
Beloved son of Ronald (Donna) and the late Margaret.
Survived by his sister Sandra Bryson and aunt Norma Roblin.
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GALBRAITH, Fredrick Barr - 1940 - 2021
It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Fredrick Barr Galbraith, at the age of 81.
Fred was loving, quick with a laugh and a story, and a friend to all who met him.
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MAC DOUGALL, Harriett Mae (Hattie) (nee BEATON) - Born Port Hood, Cape Breton Island, October 12, 1918.
Died Toronto, May 31, 2021.
Mom, you have gone, But thank you for the love, the kindness, the generosity, the laughter, the baking, and the Cape Breton music.
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