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HARGREAVES, C. Ward - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ward our beloved husband, father and poppa on May 21, 2021.
Ward is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Judy (Merrett); his daughter, Kori, son-in-law Mike Guglietti; his son, Kyle, daughter-in-law Renée Francis.
He was the very proud Poppa of Tyler, Breanna, and Marcus Guglietti.
He is loved by his two sister-in-laws Norma Hargreaves (Kingston, Ont.) and Sabrina Merrett (London, Ont.), along with many nieces and nephews.
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GRAUER-BALDESARRA, Helga - Was called home by God on May 21, 2021.
After a lengthy and courageous battle with heart failure, Helga Died peacefully at her home in Mississauga surrounded by her loving family.
Helga leaves a legacy of profound kindness and generosity as well as unwavering devotion to her family and simply anyone that she touched.
If you knew Helga, you would agree that she held a big place in her heart for people.
She loved life and life loved her.
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KIRSHENBLAT, Diane (Mary) (nee McKAY) - June 18, 1942 - May 21, 2021
Much beloved wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many, passed peacefully at her husband's side, after a hard fought battle with ALS.
Diane is survived by her husband of 40 years, Marvin Kirshenblat, daughter Andrea Lewis (Mark Wlodarczyk), and son Jonathan Kirshenblat (Breanne McColman).
Best of all, she was a most cherished Gamma to Aaron Wlodarczyk and Kershaw and Gwendolyn Kirshenblat.
Diane was born, raised, and lived her whole life in Hamilton.
She attended high school at Cathedral and went on to enjoy a career of over 40 years with the hospital system in Hamilton, managing the chemistry labs at both St. Joseph's Hospital, and later at the General.
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REINSCH, Hartmut (Hardy) - November 7, 1943 - May 21, 2021
After a long and courageous battle with many health issues, Hartmut Reinsch passed away at St. Michael's hospital with his children by his side at age 77.
Hartmut Reinsch (nicknamed Hardy) was born in Magdeburg, Germany on November 7, 1943, the second son of Erich and Helene.
He immigrated to Toronto with his parents in 1958.
He learned the family trade and became a Master Goldsmith.
Hardy and his father, Erich and his brother, Manfred opened up a jewellery shop in Toronto.
West York Jewellers was in operation for over 55 years.
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DE SOUZA, C.E. Reginald - Following a valiant but all too brief battle with lymphoma, Reggie found peace on Friday May 21, 2021 at the age of 85.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Clara.
His devoted sons, Ken (Arlette) and Daryl.
His cherished grandchildren, Greg, Evan and Taylor.
His beloved siblings and many dear nieces and nephews.
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DE SOUZA, C.E. Reginald - Following a valiant but all too brief battle with lymphoma, Reggie found peace on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the age of 85.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Clara.
His devoted sons, Ken (Arlette) and Daryl.
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PAPADATOS, Stella (Styliani) - May 14, 1929 - May 21, 2021 -
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Stella Papadatos, at the age of 92.
Stella was born in Zakinthos, Greece, and came to Canada in 1951.
Loving and devoted wife of the late Charalambos Harry.
Beloved mother to Olga and Dennis (Denny) and dear mother-in-law to Claude.
Cherished Yiayia (Grandmother), to David and Lauren.
Dearest sister to deceased siblings Nitsa and Alexi.
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WRIGHT, Winifred Almond (nee ELLIOTT) - Passed away peacefully on May 21, 2021, at the age of 101 years.
Born in England, in 1920, to Arthur and Ada Elliott (nee Gibson).
Dear sister of the late Nena McLean (nee Elliott), Arthur Elliott, Robert Elliott, and Edward Elliott.
Mourned by a large extended family, "Mimi" was a devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews, and she had several treasured grandnieces and grandnephews. Her greatest joy was spending time with them.
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BOOTH, Douglas William - On Friday, May 21st, 2021, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 65. Douglas battled cancer multiple times.
He peacefully succumbed to the fight at Scarborough General Hospital.
Douglas was born on October 25th, 1955. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Debi.
Doug was preceded in death by his father Bill, mother Lorraine and dear brother Rob.
Cherished father of Jordyn, Cassandra (Andrew) and Shane (Amanda).
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ESSON, Paul Douglas - Passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2021 in his 87th year.
He is survived by his wife Betsy (nee Katharine Calvin), his daughters Elizabeth Esson and Stephanie Esson Schmidt (Michael) and his grandchildren Maddie Martin, Katie Schmidt and Ben Schmidt.
He was born in Toronto and attended St Andrew’s College and McGill University. He and his friends from the SAC class of ’53 remained close throughout their entire lives.
He loved sharing stories of the shenanigans they got into.
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BELLUZ, Elena Del Bel - Peacefully at Mackenzie Health Hospital, Richmond Hill on Thursday, May 21, 2021, Elena, at the age of 93 years.
Beloved wife of the late Dino Del Bel Belluz.
Loving mother of Viviana Del Bel Belluz, Noris and Janice Del Bel Belluz, her twin girls Franca Del Bel Belluz (deceased) and Giuliano Vinco, and Flavia Del Bel Belluz (deceased).
Cherished Nonna of Daniel and Nicole Pistor, Andrew and Johnah Pistor, Carlo and Stephanie Vinco, Kathryn Pistor and Christopher Theriau, Vincent Del Bel Belluz, Elena Vinco, Steven Del Bel Belluz, Iseo Vinco, Jeremy and Leigh Payne.
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HENNEBURY, David Francis - February 17, 1968 - May 21, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father David on Friday, May 21, 2021, age 53.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Helen (Batten) Hennebury(2012).
Left to mourn and cherish his memory, children: Steven and Jessica; grandchild: Tyson; mother: Mary Coish; siblings: Daniel and Ashley Tabares, as well as many family and friends.
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CHAMANDY, Maree Christina (Finn) - June 14, 1931 – May 21, 2021 - We thought our mother would live forever because nothing could keep her down.
So, it comes as quite a shock to announce that she died peacefully, just three weeks short of her 90th birthday.
She began her day with her Globe & Mail on the sofa as she did every morning, put her head down to rest for a moment and gently joined our father, Dick (d. 1973) and her beloved mother-in-law, Adele (d. 1985).
Always proud of her Irish heritage, Mum was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin, the second of Matt Finn and Sarah McLarnon’s five children.
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SHEPHARD, James Gordon - On Friday, May 21, 2021, at North York General Hospital, at the age of 83, James Gordon Shephard peacefully passed away.
Beloved husband of Marlene (Fee) and father of Catherine (Steve Plener), Peter and Gordon (Paula), Jim was also the very proud grandfather of Alexander, Nicholas and Julian Shephard and Rebecca and Samuel Plener.
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DUNN, Elizabeth Joan - Peacefully passed away, on Friday, May 21, 2021, in St. Michael's Hospital Palliative Care Unit, in her 97th year.
Predeceased by husband, Arthur Dunn in 1998.
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O'CONNELL, Daniel David - Daniel David O'Connell, known to his friends as "Dan", passed away on May 21, 2021, at the age of 77 years.
Dan will be sadly missed by his wife of 43 years, Lorraine McNally, his children Tamara (Andrew) and Tracey (Phil), and his grandchildren Owen and Liam.
A lifelong learner, Dan will be fondly remembered as an inquisitive mind, an animal lover, and a brilliant machinist.
Dan's passions included robotics, computers, scuba diving, and photography.
He loved mentoring students young and old to pass on his technical knowledge and experience.
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ANOS, Paul - June 30, 1938 - May 21, 2021
Our dearly loved Paul Manos, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the age of 82.
Grateful to be by his side were his wife and soulmate of 57 years, Joyce (Baun), cherished children Michael (Julia Paulsin) and Melanie (Mark D'Agostino).
He will be truly missed by his dear grandchildren Greyson and Logan Manos whom he loved with all of his heart.
Following a tremendous recovery from complications due to a fall and broken hip, his heart was not able to go on.
Paul was predeceased by his loving parents William and Tessie Manos, brother Frank and his wife Betty, brother Peter and sister in-law Marlene Baun.
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SAYERS, Jeffrey Benjamin - January 8, 1962 - May 21, 2021
Jeff, who passed away of prostate cancer, leaves behind his loving wife Lisa of 34 years, his 3 amazing children Trent (Minka), Justin (Lindsey), and Lauren (Michael), and his beautiful granddaughter Harper.
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STEWART, Craig Robertson - 1947-2021 Passed away peacefully in Toronto on Friday, May 21, 2021.
He will be missed by many including family, friends and colleagues from the music and film businesses.
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WESTLAKE, Kenneth Frederick - From Etobicoke, passed away suddenly on May 21, 2021 at age 91.
Loyal husband to Eilleen, father to Randy (Kelly) and Rodney, grandfather to Connor and Kennedy.
Retired from the TTC, Ken was an endless provider.
A hockey, soccer, and baseball coach to his sons, he enjoyed golf, movies, and a true lover of Sinatra.
Ken was an honest man who did it his way!
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HANDERA, June (nee FULLER) - June 22, 1938 – May 21, 2021
June Handera (neé Fuller) died peacefully at home in Toronto, Ontario, on Friday, May 21, 2021, in the presence of loved ones.
Born in Sudbury, Ontario, in 1938, June spent her childhood years in Oshawa, Ontario, and most of her adult life in The Annex neighbourhood of Toronto.
Graduating from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 1961, June was an artist who gave a lifetime to a personal vision exemplified by the steady integrity of her work.
Her work spans a wide range of influences, from the focused textural simplicity of arte povera's Alberto Burri to the vivid pattern making of Navaho rug design.
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HILL, Kertu - April 19, 1943 - May 21, 2021
Sadly, Kerttu passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 21, 2021.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Stephen Leacock, son Jason Leacock and her sister, Eila Kun and brother-in-law Andrew Kun of Florida.
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SAUNDERS, Adrienne Ann (nee WOS) - July 20, 1960 - May 21, 2021
Beloved daughter of Frank (deceased) and Audrey Wos.
Cherished niece of Joan Johnston and Glenda Nelson.
Wife of J.R. (Rick) Saunders for 40 years.
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CUMMING, Jennifer May 'Jen' - Jen passed away peacefully at age 42 on Thursday May 20th, 2021 at her home.
Jen is lovingly remembered by her mom, Nancy (nee Cochrane), her dad, Harry (Liz), her brother, Geoff, her grandmother, Madeleine, Jim (Bonnie) Cochrane, Jim (Janet) Cumming, Cathy (Jean) Dansereau, Geoff (Anna) Cumming, Josephine (Walter) Gifford and many much-loved cousins.
Jen’s caring, kindness and generosity could only be outdone by her modesty, understated elegance, intellect and smart wit.
Jen enjoyed a fulfilling career as teacher, Curriculum Coordinator and Principal at St. Clements Early Learning School. The nurturing and education of all young children was her passion and her life.
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ROSSETTI, Delfino Emilio - It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of Delfino Rossetti on May 20, 2021 at the age of 87.
He was the devoted and loving husband of Giuseppina for 63 years. He will be forever missed by his six children John (Anna), Dennis (Louise), Ron (Rose), Alfia (Rick Mazza), Joe, Romina.
He was the cherished "Nonno" to his eight grandchildren Matthew (Kristen), Sarah, Sabrina (Andrew), Cinzia, Joseph, Julianna, Aiden and Timo and great grandfather to Massimo and Emilia.
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BOKSER, Paula - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paula Bokser on May 20th, 2021.
Loving daughter of Freda and the late Benzion. Adored niece of Helen (Allen). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sheldon (Susan) and Alan. Cherished aunt of Samantha and Sydney, Brooke and Andi, and Justin (Daryl).
She will be greatly missed by her extended family and close friends.
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