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BURDETT, Ida Florence (nee PRIOR) - Passed away peacefully, in her bed in Kanata, Ontario, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 102 years.
She was born in Williamstown, New Brunswick, on August 5, 1921.
Ida was the daughter of Percy Prior and Beatrice Anderson; as well as the sister to Lee, Joyce, Blair and John, all deceased.
Ida was the beloved wife of Norman Burdett for 53 years, also deceased.
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MARSHALL, Robert Henry Marshall - (known as Bob, Bobby, Uncle Bobby, Dad, Papa and GG) was the dearly beloved husband of the late Judy Marshall (nee Penniston); loving father to Brett (Ale), Jana (Dave), and Karey (Ward); cherished grandfather to Jaclyn (Sefan) and Mackenzie (Davis); adoring great-grandfather to Kelder; dear brother-in-law to Maxine and Jan; and loving uncle to Judy and Kim, Jonathan, Brian and Barry.
Bob died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
He is finally reunited with his beloved Judy.
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LANTAIGNE, Gilles Marcel - Born on June 28, 1943, originally from the Beaches in Toronto and most recently, Cobourg, and passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Gil will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his great sense of humour, contagious laugh, positive disposition and a love of all things comedic.
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HANCHER, Kenneth Franklin - Passed away at the Harold and Grace Baker Centre on December 26, 2023 at the age of 91.
Ken was the beloved husband of Jean Franklin Hancher (nee Wackley) for 43 happy years.
He served with the Ontario Provincial Police for 30 years before retiring in 1993.
During any available time his main project was building his dream retirement home in the midst of his Muskoka forest property.
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LEE, Kelly James -
March 25, 1966 - December 26, 2023
With incredible heartbreak, we announce the sudden passing of Kelly James Lee.
Born in Alberta, Kelly moved to Toronto in 1989. In 1995, he met Mabel and they were inseparable from that day forward, marrying in 1999.
Kelly loved to make others laugh.
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FRAZER, Ruth Yvonne (nee PUGH) - Yvonne was born on July 8, 1934, in West end Toronto, Ontario.
She peacefully passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 89 in Mississauga, Ontario.
The most wonderful Mum and Grandmother, she was always ready to drive to any practice, game or concert. Yvonne and Lloyd were a pair, singing together, going to the movies, listening to music or waving goodbye from the front door.
She cherished her summers at Halls Lake, swimming with friends, naming every bird, flower and tree and listening to the water.
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BAGSHAW, Margaret - Passed away Christmas evening, December 25, 2023, at the age of 92.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Denis (1978).
She leaves her children, David, Helen (Michael Custode) and Paul; and grandchildren, Leo and Matthew.
Raised in Glasgow, Scotland, during the Second World War, she trained as a speech therapist before moving to Canada in 1954.
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MILLER, Jack Eernest -
December 29, 1924 – December 25, 2023
(WW ll Veteran, retired employee Toronto Hydro)
It is with sadness and yet with gratitude that we announce Jack's peaceful passing at Sunnybrook Veteran's Centre on December 25, 2023.
Jack was just shy of his 99th birthday.
During WWII , he was with the 429 Leeming Yorkshire squadron in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Flying Officer.
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CARTER, Ryan -
September 29, 1982 - December 24, 2023
Ryan was tragically taken from us on December 24, 2023.
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ROSEN, Harry - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Rosen at age 92 on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Retailer extraordinaire and founder of the Harry Rosen chain of menswear stores.
Harry leaves to mourn his beloved wife and devoted partner of 68 years, Evelyn, his children, Larry (Susan Jackson), Andrea (Rolf Struthers), Wayne (Laurie Lemieux) and Racheal McCaig, together with his grandchildren, Daniel (Anna), Ian (Kate) Graham (Jordana), Ben, Molly, Fergus, Sam, Tobias, Naomi and 6 great grandchildren.
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DIMSON, Colleen (nee GARVEY) -
1933–2023
At Mount Sinai Hospital on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Predeceased by her husband, Robert (Bob) Kaiser (2012).
Will be lovingly remembered by her children, Lisa, Ben, and Nicole; grandchildren, Evan, Athena, and Dakota; and companion, Dan Scrimger.
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MacKENZIE, Mary Florence (nee Abbass) MacKenzie - Mary was born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland on May 4, 1928, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Toronto.
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MERKLEY, Ernest Robert -
October 11, 1932 - December 23, 2023
Ernie died peacefully, at Toronto Western Hospital surrounded by family. Ernie was devoted to his family - his beloved wife, Sheila (nee Stewart, 1934-2014); his children, Ian, Wendy and Cathy; his grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Cody, Daniel, Jessica and Anika; and his great-grandchildren, Luke, Cadence, Carmen, Wyatt and Max.
A natural on the trumpet, Ernie played his first paid gig at the age of 16, just 2 and a half years after his first lesson.
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HARTMAN, Aba - On Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Sunnybrook Health and Sciences Centre.
Aba, beloved husband of the late Shoshana Hartman.
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KOOR, Armilda - In Loving Memory It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Armilda Koor on December 23, 2023, at the age of 106 years.
She is predeceased by her husband, Johannes.
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MILLER, Dorothy H. Miller - 89, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.
Born and raised in Toronto, she is survived by her loving family: daughter, Ellen Miller; son-in-law, Dennis Sharp; and granddaughter, Rachael Miller Sharp.
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POSTHUMUS, Wietse -
December 7, 1938 - December 22, 2023
On December 22, 2023, Wietse Posthumus died at home, with his wife of 61 years, Kathryn; and youngest son, Benjamin, by his side.
Children, Wesley, Michael, Jennifer, and Sarah, arrived in turn.
Though his death was anticipated, it was still shocking in its suddenness, but they were able to sing Wietse on his way with strains of "Glory to God, in the Highest!"
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WATSON, Robert ('Bob') - John It is with love and affection that we honour the life of Robert ('Bob') Watson.
Bob, originally from Woodbridge, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023, at the age of 91.
Bob was born on November 8, 1932 to John and Annie Watson. Bob graduated from the University of Toronto and obtained his law degree from Osgoode Hall. Growing up, Bob loved to play hockey and lacrosse.
Playing for the U of T lacrosse team, where he was affectionately known as 'Knobber', he set many scoring records.
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TANNER, Gabriella - Died peacefully through MAID on December 22, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.
Born March 10, 1948 in Budapest, Hungary to the late Anton and Alice Elsass (née Hernfeld), Gaby was among the generation of Hungarians who left their country following the 1956 revolution.
She and her parents settled initially in Montreal before finding their permanent home in Toronto.
A fierce Canadian, she was deeply proud of her adopted country.
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STEINER, Joseph C. P.Eng -
May 8, 1929 - December 22, 2023
The Steiner family is saddened to announce the death of their father, Joseph Charles Steiner, at the age of 94.
Predeceased by Therese (nee Murphy) in 1999.
He leaves behind his 6 children, Joseph (Linda), Mary (Michel), Ann (Mike), Paul (Marie), Elizabeth (Evan) and Peter (Alex).
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KIRKHOPE, Jean - It is with broken hearts that the family announces the passing of Jean Kirkhope on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the age of 90.
Jean was the beloved wife of Bill for 70 wonderful years.
Their earlier years were spent cruising around the world having many adventures together.
More recently they were both passionate about their British football and enjoyed watching the games together each week.
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ANDREW, Donna Margaret - Donna died peacefully on December 21, 2023, following a stroke, at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, in her 94th year.
Donna was a member of the Retired Teachers of Ontario, having taught at various elementary schools in Toronto.
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CAMPBELL, Violet Rose -
February 13, 1921 - December 21, 2023
With great sadness we announce that Violet Rose Campbell passed away peacefully on December 21st.
Survived by daughters, Carole and Diane; and her husband, Martin; sons, James, Thomas, Robert, and Peter; Granddaughter, Meaghan; and great-grandchildren Dylan and Violet.
Born in Surrey, England, Violet grew up during the great depression.
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GATT, Sheila Gatt -
December 6, 1938 - December 21, 2023
On Thursday, December 21st, 2023 at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Sheila Gatt age 85 passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
She now joins her husband of 49 years Joseph Gatt in Heaven.
Loving mother of Paul (Cindy), Peter (Celine), Joan (Kevin), Stepmother to Linda (David). Grandma to Jamie, Taylor, Ryan, Sabrina, Kaitlyn, Lukas, Sierra, Suze, Michelle, Emma, and Bethany.
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WONG, Fung Kan (nee HO) -
January 17, 1927 - December 21, 2023
We sadly announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Ho Fung Kan, on December 21st, at the age of 96.
Her love was resilient and unconditional. Her pride in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was jubilant. Her kindness to all was boundless.
In return, our love for her will be everlasting.
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BAKER, John Frederick Fred Baker - Passed away peacefully, in his home on December 21, 2023, in his 86th year.
He was a loving and devoted husband to Jean.
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