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MILLER, Mary June - (May 2, 1929 – May 23, 2021) - Passed away peacefully, on May 23rd, 2021 at Scarborough Centenary Hospital, at the age of 92.
Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband Fred Miller, and son Christopher Hagans.
She will be greatly missed by her daughter Lesa Warner (Clay), and her son Ross Hagans (Sue Ferguson).
Fondly remembered by her stepdaughter Joy Johnson, grandchildren Jennifer, Andrew and Ian and her extended family and friends.
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CONNAUGHTON, Kevin - Kevin Connaughton, after a long battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at Providence Hospital on May 23, 2021 at the age of 68.
Born in Streamstown, County Westmeath, IRELAND on February 21, 1953, Kevin was father of Regan Jane Hayward (Jason) and the late Darragh James Connaughton (JD) and loving Grandpa of Aidan Domenic and Adrian Kevin.
He was son of James Connaughton and Mary Kate MacNeil and cherished brother of Chris, Rita, Maureen, Matt, John, Tom, twin sister Phil, Seamus, Barry and Mike Connaughton.
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LORD, Catherine 'Dorothy' (nee McGarry) - Peacefully at The Wexford Nursing Home on Saturday, May 23, 2021 at the age of 102.
Dorothy, beloved wife of the late Theodore.
Cherished daughter of the late Alexander and the late Mary Ellen of Perth, Ontario. Dear sister of the late Mary Helen Thomson and the late Eunice McGarry. Treasured aunt of Patricia Thomson, Jacquie Lord and the late Ian Parker and Chery Lord Brooks and her husband Michael Brooks.
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SCHINK, Susan Ursula (nee Prasse) - It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Susan. Susan Ursula Schink (nee Prasse), 78, of Toronto, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2021 with her loving daughters by her side.
Susan was born on December 26, 1942 to Hermann and Berta Prasse in Warnsdorf, Germany and was the youngest of four children. At the age of 12, her family immigrated to Canada and she made Toronto her home.
Susan is survived by her two children, Rebecca Bowyer (John) and Karen Martin (James), her grandchildren Tyler Martin (Cassandra) and Michael Martin and great grandson Benjamin Martin. She was a devoted Omi to Tyler and Michael and a Great Omi to Benjamin.
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O'BRIEN, Lois Annie - Peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the age of 88 years.
Beloved wife of the late Neil O’Brien (2015).
Loving mother of Shauna (Sam Joyes) of Keswick, ON, Randy O’Brien (Nancy) of Lethbridge, AB, Ronald O’Brien of Manitoba, and Larry Walters of Toronto, ON.
Cherished grandmother of Ashley, Sarah, Derek, Aysha, Andrea, Sheldon, Melissa, and several great-grandchildren.
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MCINNIS, Karen Anne - Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the age of 61 years.
Dearly loved wife of Rick McInnis of Keswick.
Loving mother of Kristen (Justin Hannon) of Keswick and Rachel (Shawn Frazer) of Jackson’s Point.
Cherished Gramma of James and Patrick.
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MANIS, Ourania - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ourania “Baba” Manis. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on May 23, 2021 at age 87.
She was born to Via & Demitri Andreovski on August 3, 1933. She was the oldest of her 4 siblings; Machi, Marianti (late), & George.
As a young girl, she was forced to grow up quickly. She was required to leave Greece with her siblings, and without their parents.
Kids were re-homed in the Czech Republic to stay protected from the war.
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MCANALLY, Samuel - November 8, 1932 – May 23, 2021 -
Born on November 8, 1932, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Samuel was the fifth of six children born to William and Margaret McAnally.
At the age of twelve, Sam accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour at a Coal Men’s Mission meeting in Belfast.
Sam began working for his father, driving a horse and cart, at the age of fourteen. Not long afterward, he met Maud Elizabeth Thompson, and the two were married at the age of nineteen.
In the years to follow, Sam and Maud were blessed with their two children, David and Margaret.
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SMITH, Alton Kenneth - Passed peacefully in the early hours of May 23, 2021 at Brampton Civic Hospital.
He leaves behind wife of 39 years, Vynette Smith; Son, Alton Smith in Jamaica and Daughter, Sharon Smith in England.
Grandchildren: Alleen Smith in Jamaica; Lauren Gray in England and Odain Smith in New York. Great Grand Daughter, Zoe Smith in New York and Great Grandson, Nathan Roberts in Jamaica.
He also leaves behind Sister, Joan Smith and Brother, George Smith in England. As well as Sisters-in-law Olive Hinds in New York, Joyce Morgan in Florida, Annmarie Hinds in New York and Jean Smith in England; Brother-in-law, Ovan Hinds in Jamaica.
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CANALE, Paola - God called Paola back home on May 23, 2021 at the age of 83.
She will be forever in the hearts of her children, Mimi (Ted), Mario (Cindy), and Francesca (Nick).
Her grandchildren: Gus, Marissa, Nicholas, Danielle, Michael, Jade, Ava (Along with Mimma, Marco, Sophie and Anthony).
Great-grandchildren: Mia, Katie, Simon, Noah, Gioia, Harlowe, Mila, Ryan.
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DONADIO, Shelagh - Of Vaughan, Ontario passed away on May 23, 2021 with her loving children by her side.
Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Joe in 2016, her mother Mercedes Malone, her brothers Kevin, David, and Kip Malone and her sister Mary Skinner, Shelagh is remembered with much love and affection by her children and grandchildren, her sister Sharron Peet, as well as members of her extended family and friends in Ontario and in Newfoundland.
Born and raised in the west end of St. John's, Shelagh attended St. Patrick's School and Holy Heart of Mary.
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BARNES, Muriel Francis "Bonnie" - Passed away at the P.R.H.C. on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
Bonnie (Banting) of Peterborough, formerly of Agincourt in her 94th year.
Beloved wife of the late Gordon Barnes (2013).
Loving mother of Peter of Ancaster and Marty and her husband Steve Smith of Peterborough.
Dear sister of the late Robert Banting.
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EDWARDS-INOUYE, Shirley - January 7, 1950 - May 23, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Shirley, at Credit Valley Hospital, on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
Cherished wife of Tetsuo, beloved mother of Stephanie (Andrew) and Katherine, and adored grandmother of Ava and Hannah.
We take great comfort in knowing that she has been reunited with her late parents Brian and Mary, sister Joan and nephew David.
Shirley treasured every moment she spent with her family and always placed our needs ahead of her own.
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COSGROVE, A. Marie - Marie passed away peacefully Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Richmond Hill Mackenzie Hospital.
Born October 9, 1931, she was predeceased by her parents and her sister Anita Stillman (December 18, 2020) and brother-in-law Gord.
Marie was raised in Cobourg, Ontario where she completed high school before heading to Sault St. Marie for a few years before working as an Admin Assistant for a Hamilton General Hospital doctor.
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BERTOIA, Carol Ann Helen (nee McCALLUM) - November 27, 1933 – May 23, 2021
Carol was born and raised in Montreal, the oldest child of John and Anne (Cornell) McCallum.
She attended the Villa Maria for high school, continuing to Marymount and Sir George Williams University (Concordia), where she graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemistry.
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BURLTON, Gordon - September 24, 1936 - May 23, 2021
Peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg.
Beloved husband of Carol Burlton.
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MURBY, Robert James - August 15, 1937 - May 23, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Bob Murby say goodbye to a great husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Survived by his beautiful wife Beverley of 62 years; his children: Debbi (Bruce) Conzelmann, Jackie (Randy) Fisher, Robin (Mark) Kelly, Patti Murby-Thompson; his grandchildren: Chris (Cheryl) Conzelmann, Scott (Erica) Conzelmann, Katie Fisher (Mark Davidson), Kevin Fisher (Alesha Sim), Kelly Fisher (Zach Raycraft), Samantha Kelly (Chad Mainprize), Rebecca, Laura and Josh Kelly, Stephanie, Mike and Ben Thompson (Brooke Robertson), his great-granddaughter: Parker Thompson and his siblings: Joanne Grant, Helen McLellan and Jack Murby.
Predeceased by his son, Ted Murby and parents James and Margaret Murby.
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WARREN, E. David - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of E. David Warren on May 23, 2021 just two weeks shy of his 90th birthday.
A wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, Dad brought happiness to everyone he met with a positive outlook and can-do attitude, the word "can't" didn't exist in Dad's vocabulary.
Dad rarely left the house without a jacket and tie and he was the epitome of an English Gentleman with a gentle sense of humour.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Eileen, of sixty-six years, sons Bruce and Steven (Ardyce), and many grandchildren.
Born in East York on June 9, 1931, Dad attended R. H. McGregor public school, East York Collegiate Institute, and Radio College of Canada.
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DUNLOP, Sandra Ann (nee HOLLETT) - Born October 24, 1938, died May 23, 2021 at her residence in Toronto.
The daughter of former NHL's Flash Hollett (Florence Hollett) of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings.
Sandra married James Niosi, son of King of Swing and Big Band leader and member of CBC's "Happy Gang" Bert Niosi (Margaret Niosi).
Sandra was secretary to 5 successive Mayors of Toronto.
Finishing her career as Toronto's Deputy Registrar.
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FLEURY, June Mary - May 19, 1931 - May 23, 2021
June Fleury passed away on May 23, 2021, after a brief illness.
Her 90th birthday was heartbreakingly spent in hospital without family around her due to Covid protocols.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of 65 years, Ed Fleury, and daughters Olwyn, Stephanie (Mike) and Allison (Bud) and cherished granddaughter Kate.
June was a loving and creative soul.
Kind to a fault to everyone she met.
Offering a hand to any friend or stranger, plant or animal in need without hesitation.
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JANSEN-OSBORNE, Betty - July 31, 1926 - May 23, 2021
Betty Jansen-Osborne, Malden, the Netherlands, dearly loved wife of Kees Jansen (deceased 2017) was born in Bowmanville, ON, the eldest child of Greeta and Russell Osborne.
Betty will be lovingly missed by her sisters Madeline MacLeod, London, ON, Lenore Coulson, Oshawa, ON, Eleanor O'Neil, Picton, ON and brother James, Port Perry, ON.
She will be remembered by her nieces and nephews, Elizabeth MacLeod, Laurie, Caroline and Richard Coulson and Kelly, Terri, Tracy and Kevin O'Neil.
Betty attended a one-room country school for her first 8 grades followed by Bowmanville High School before graduating from the University of Toronto in Physiotherapy.
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PORTER, Robert Bruce - (May 12, 1925 – May 22, 2021) - “Tis the set of the sails, and not the gales that determines the way we shall go”
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Bruce Porter, peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
Veteran of WWII and retired member of the Metropolitan Toronto Police force.
Loving husband of the late Eveline Porter, and beloved father to John (Cheryl), Tom(Gayle),Ted, Jeff (Sheila) and Evie. Cherished grandfather to Colleen, Sandi, John, Megan, Cyndy, Robert, Heather, Christopher and Caroline and his many greatgrandchildren.
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HOLLAND, Frances Winnifred - (October 6, 1924 - May 22, 2021)
Fran died peacefully in the extraordinary care of 2nd floor complex care, McCall Centre for continuing care, Etobicoke. Fran was a resident of McCall since Sept 2016, and her family is extremely grateful to the staff for their kind and compassionate care.
Born in her grandparents' home Harvey St., Orillia, to her loving parents Bert and Mary Hinton, Fran was the first of 3 children. As a young girl from New Toronto, Fran enjoyed summers in Orillia with her grandparents and developed a lifelong affection for Guardian Angels Church. Fran always loved Orillia, referring to it as “a little bit of heaven."
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BARBOZA, Irma - Irma Barboza passed away May 22, 2021 at the age of 89.
She will be missed by her loving family.
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GARCIA, Jose 'Galo' - It is with the heaviest of hearts that we mourn the passing of our beloved Papá Galo. God called “Don Galo” on May 22, 2021, peacefully at the age of 87.
Jose Galo Garcia was born in Ecuador in 1934. He immigrated to Canada in 1972.
He was a loving and attentive husband to Genoveva, cherished father of Alfredo, Miriam, Tesoro, Martha, Robert, Jonathan, Christopher, and Michael. Treasured father-in-law to Elisa, Jenneffer and Louisa and beloved grandfather to his grandchildren Cheryl, Andy, Ariel, Ricardo, Kevin, Aaron, Daniel, Jacob, Jonisa, Mila, Isabel, Jason, Alexander and Maya Garcia.
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ALLEVATO, Maria - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Allevato on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the age of 89.
She will be held dear in the hearts of her family, relatives and many friends.
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