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KETCHEN, Kenneth Norman, C.L.U., Ch. F. C. - May 31, 1937 - May 20, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kenneth Ketchen, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 63 years, Donna and their children Mark (Anita Tomins), Stephen (Janice Durand), and Sandra.
Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Judy. He was a fun and devoted Grandpa and Poppa to Kelly, Jeremy, Jackie, Rebecca, and Natalie.
Ken was one of the youngest people ever to be hired by the London Life sales division in 1958 and spent 50 successful years in the life insurance business, mainly in management.
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CHIN, Samuel Fook Ling - November 3, 1924 – May 20, 1921
It is with great sadness that we announce that Samuel Fook Ling Chin passed away on May 20, 2021 at the age of 96 years.
Sam was the patriarch of the Chin family and will be lovingly remembered by his siblings George (Coral), Mary (George, predeceased), Morley (Gladys), Jack (Jessie), Alan (Anne) and sisters-in-law Sandra and Rose, and many nephews and nieces who were always very supportive and caring.
He was predeceased by siblings James (Nancy), Harry, Albert, Frank, William (Mary), Margaret (Doug), Gladys and Charles.
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FERGUSON, Betty-Ann (nee CARRETTE) - April 18, 1924 – May 20, 2021
Beloved wife of the late Thomas Ferguson, Betty-Ann passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side.
Born to Frederick and Jean Carrette, Betty-Ann grew up in the Beaches of Toronto.
Her teaching career began at Creighton Mine, ON in 1943.
It was a vocation she embraced with true dedication to her students until retirement from Henderson Ave.
Public School and E.J. Sand Public School in Thornhill, ON. Betty-Ann and Tom enjoyed travel, visiting friends and spending time with their families in both Ontario and Alberta.
She quietly championed the underdog and retained her curiosity, her independent spirit, and her wry sense of humour throughout her life.
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DRACHENBERG, Ernst - Passed peacefully at Deerwood Creek, Rexdale on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Ernst Drachenberg, at the age of 93 years.
He will be greatly missed by his spouse Lydia, all his children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters.
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DAVIES, Dr. Mary Patricia 'Pat' - Died peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, after a short illness.
Fondly remembered as daughter of Thomas Brookes and Helena Eva Davies, sister of Tom and Billy, aunt of Claire, Jill, Joanne and Mark and Jane Foord-Kelcy, with whom Pat had an especially close relationship.
Pat was born in Middlesbrough in the U.K. She studied medicine at the University of Durham and then immigrated to Canada early in her career as an anaesthesiologist. Pat was devoted to her profession, carrying on well into later life and worked at St Joseph’s Hospital in Toronto for 30 years.
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DIVORTY, Douglas Bruce - 66, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away on May 20, 2021, due to a sudden heart attack.
He is survived by his son, Ian (Brooke); his sister, Anne (Gary); his grandchildren, Hailey and Tyler; and his nieces, Dawn (Angelo) and Kimberley (George); his great-niece, Sabrina; and his great-nephews, Dominic and Lucas.
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GALLIERA, Joseph Andrew - (1966 - 2021) - It is with heavy hearts and insurmountable sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph Andrew Galliera at Humber River Hospital on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Dearest friend and cherished husband of Lori (Armstrong) and awesome father of Aaron and Taylor. Joe is survived by his parents, Mario and Eleanor and several brothers and sisters, Angelo (Virginia), Karen (Brent), Mike (Andrea), Denis (Sean), John (Julie), Danny (Jessica), and Jennifer (Sam).
He was loving and loved son-in-law to Barbara Armstrong and brother-in-law to David Armstrong. Joe will be affectionately remembered by his many nieces and nephews and numerous friends and colleagues.
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WALL, Randy - With the sadness of our hearts we announce the passing of Randy Wall on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021, at the age of 56.
Beloved father, friend and partner. Father to Tamara Wall and Ashley Britt, best friend to Cheryl Britt and partner to Stephanie Chown.
He will be greatly missed by all the friends he called family.
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JAINARAINE, Gowrie 'Molly' - Passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the age of 92.
Gowrie beloved wife of the late Cecil Jainaraine for 54 wonderful years.
Loving mother of Carl, Dereck (Indra), Indranie (Dave), Chandra (Chan), Savita. Grandma will be fondly remembered by Romel, Leslie, Rajan, Leon, Christopher, Ricky, Anand, Aloma, Brian, Adrian, Sachin, Ron, Shaun and great-grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Bhola, Moti and Mudas.
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EISENBERG, Goldie (Kalichman) - We are sad to inform you of the passing of Goldie Eisenberg (Kalichman) on Wednesday May 19, 2021.
Beloved Wife of Eugene Eisenberg. Dear Mother of Leona and Menachem Rachamim, Elaine and Mayer Bernstein, and Beth and Joe Turpin.
Cherished Grandmother to Orly, Benny, Boaz, and Eitan Rachamim, Shira and Amir Shuster, Josh and Chana, Michael and Ariel Bernstein. Proud Great grandmother to Edan Rachamim, Shmuel, Akiva, Atara and Shayna Shuster, Pinchas, Moshe and Mordy Bernstein.
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FINKELSTEIN, Riva - Died on Wednesday May 19, 2021.
Riva Finkelstein, beloved daughter of the late Bluma and Joseph Miller.
Loving wife of 63 years of the late Aaron. Mother of Gita (Dr. Gerald Keller) and Dr. Syd Finkelstein. Cherished Bubby to Barbara (Stacey Albom), Jeff, Jonathan (Lisa Azoory-Keller). Great bubby to Mitchell, Ryan, Joshua, Joey, Sammi, Kira, Maya and Nathaniel.
A survivor of the Holocaust born in Lithuania; her legacy was her beautiful family.
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McLEAN, Elizabeth Eleanor 'Liz' - Elizabeth Eleanor McLean, age 65, of Scarborough, Ontario passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Liz was born November 22, 1955 in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Liz is survived by daughter Pierrette Marshall, son in law Karl Marshall, son John Mclean, grandchildren Rebecca & Jessi McLean, sisters Freda & Eleanor, Uncle Bruce & Pat Theriau, nieces Sasha & Shanaiya, nephew RJ, other relatives and friends.
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BRITTON, Ralph William – Passed away peacefully at home, on May 19, 2021 in Mississauga at the age of 88.
Beloved husband of Elaine Britton (nee Wood) for 63 years.
He is survived by his children Allen Wilson (Deb) of Devon, Alberta, Tracey Perri (Nick) of Sault Ste. Marie, Mark Britton of Carlisle, Terri Britton-Kennedy (Paul) of Mississauga.
Grandfather of Stacey McNally (Sevn), Brian Wilson (Jess), Jeff Perri (Natasha), Lisa Perri (Rob), Jessica Kennedy-Huyben (Mike), Zack Kennedy (Marria), Korbin Britton and Cole Britton.
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JENSEN, Linda Susan - It is with profound sadness that the family of Linda Susan Jensen announces her sudden passing on May 19, 2021 at the age of 72.
Linda was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 11, 1949.
Daughter of the Late Gordon (Lucky) and Helen Jensen, sister to Darlene and Vivian, cousin to Kathy. Beloved and Cherished friend to Joanne Chambers.
She was a Registered Nurse at Sunnybrook for many years she loved cooking gourmet foods, reading cook books, eating in restaurants, skiing and golfing.
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HAINSWORTH, Lillian Georgina - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mum Lillian Georgina Hainsworth on May 19, 2021, at the age of 96, at Humber River Hospital.
Beloved wife of the late Frederick Hainsworth (2005).
Lillian is survived by her sister June Pogue and family, her children; Bruce, Marie, Tyrus (Jane), Glen, Penny and Grant (Angela), her grand and great-grandchildren; Steven (Corynn, Jack and Nathan), Gregory, Katherine, Tyrus Grant, Mason and Nolan.
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WEAVER, Stephanie Patricia - Suddenly in Toronto on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at age 33.
Beloved daughter of Ron and Wendy Weaver of Keswick.
Much loved sister of Sarah (Matt Fisch) of Keswick and Dr. Andrew Weaver residing in West Virginia.
Stephanie was the treasured granddaughter of Ina Weaver and the late Ken Weaver of Keswick and of the late Dick and Betty Wigmore of Musselman Lake.
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NODWELL, Jean Eleanor (Conklin) - After a long and good life, Jean passed away on May 19, 2021 at Amica Bayview Gardens.
Widow of Donald Seafield Grant (d. 1968) and Robert James Nodwell (d. 1996).
Appreciation to dear friends, the staff at Amica, and family, especially Zoë and Peter Berry, Audrey Stratton (d. 2020), and Nancy and Brian Gallery.
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GRIEF, Barbara - On Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Philip Grief.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sharon and Bill Shore, Eric Grief and Bonnie Baker, and Cindy Grief and Shelley Albert.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of George and Janice Goldstein.
Devoted grandmother of Michael and Rachel, Amy and Alex, Devon, Aron, Seth, Faye, and the late Lisa Shore.
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RACH, Jeannette - Passed away on May 19, 2021 at Woodbridge Vista at the age of 81 fighting a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jeannette was born in Sudbury, Ontario and grew up in Toronto where she met and married her late husband, Leonard.
She is survived by her children, Lorraine Roberts (Robb), Michael Rach and Michelle Rach.
Grandchildren: Yasmin, Derek and Liam.
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CHIU, Alejandro “Alex” - It is with great sadness that Alicia and Cherrie-Marie announce the passing of their beloved husband and father. Alejandro “Alex” Chiu said his last goodnight and fell asleep in his home with his wife and daughter by his side on May 19, 2021.
Born in Candaba, Philippines on November 21, 1938, Alex was the second of six siblings. He was first to leave the coup, moving to Des Moines, Iowa to study computer science.
Alex quickly learned that Chicago would be a more exciting place to live and moved there shortly after.
There he met young Alicia de las Alas and never let her out of his sights. Alex and Alicia married in 1972 and moved to Toronto, Canada.
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CRISTINI, Mario - God called Mario back home on May 19, 2021 at the age of 69.
He will be forever missed by his wife Lina.
Cherished by his dear children Marco (Andrea) and Daniel (Nycole).
Adored Nonno to Alessio and to 2 on the way.
Proud brother to Frank, Mary (Vince), Rosie (Domenic) and Celestina.
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BARROS, Jorge Edison - Passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the age of 67.
He will be forever loved and cherished by his beloved wife Maria and his daughter Laura.
Jorge will be missed by all his family and friends.
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BONI, Luigi - Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday May 19, 2021.
Beloved husband of Francesca for 61 Years.
Loving father of Angelo (his wife Cathy), Frank (his wife Enza) and Lydia.
Caring Nonno of Amanda, Erica and Julia.
He is survived by his sister Rina (and husband Luciano), sister in law Antonietta as well as his nieces and nephews.
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CINQ-MARS, William Robert “Bob” - It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of William Robert on May 19 2021 at Markham Stouffville Hospital.
Bob is survived by his spouse Patricia, beloved sons Adam Robert and Matthew James, and his loving siblings Charles, Greg (Joy), Cathy and Mark (Fran).
Bob was a dedicated and long standing employee of the City of Markham for 44 years.
He will be sadly missed.
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KIM, Andrew - 44, of Toronto, Ontario passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 19, 2021. It was ruled a natural death as a result of complications due to an existing heart condition.
Andrew was born in Toronto, Ontario on August 16, 1976. He graduated from Fanshawe College with a diploma in Travel and Tourism.
This gave him the opportunity to do what he loved, which was to meet new people and make friends around the world.
Andrew exemplified a kindness and generosity of spirit that was contagious for all of those who knew him.
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DONER, Dorothy (Timbers) - Of Stouffville and formerly of Gowanstown and Gormley, passed away at Parkview Home on May 19, 2021 at the age of 100 years.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 69 years, Lloyd Doner, in 2013.
Dorothy was predeceased by her son John, in February, 2021 and is survived by daughter-in-law June Doner of Gormley, also survived by daughter Marilyn and husband Ron Stutzman of Arkport, New York and daughter Kathy and husband Willis Wideman of Kurtzville.
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