SOMERSET, Kerry  -  Our Fallen Angel Kerry Somerset left our beautiful blue orb on July 31, 2024.

She'd recently celebrated her 55th birthday and had been getting ready for the next chapter of life, supported by a very positive team of doctors and nurses, that helped her through her cancer treatments.

Kerry touched the lives of hundreds of people and will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Married to Todd Frith for 31 years, the two young lovebirds raised three wonderful children, Mackenzie, Elliott, and Carter.

The daughter of Susan and (the late) John Somerset, she leaves behind her sister, Jill; brother-in-law, Greg Canning; her "little" brother, Jay; and her wonderful nieces and nephews. Kerry was a mother, lover, friend, teacher, athlete, coach, camper, and tireless volunteer.

A remembrance gathering will be held on the afternoon of September 7th at St. Johns's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium, 737 Dundas St. E., Mississauga.

Preceding the Celebration of Life, the family will receive Kerry's guests, starting at 1 p.m. Additional details will be posted in the Facebook group, Remembering Kerry Somerset, next week.

We welcome anyone who has been impacted by Kerry to join us in celebrating her legacy.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, we encourage you to support a new scholarship that is being formally set-up in her name, that will support families and youth with special needs, in perpetuity.

Additional details about contributing to that scholarship, will be posted on the FB page, in the next week.

REID, Eve Margaret Reid  -  left this world on August 4, 2024 in her 99th year, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Beloved mother of Chris (Laura) and Bob (Gina), grandmother to Remy (Kiel) and Marlee (Dean), Great-grandmother to Hattie, Phoebe and Audrey.

Predeceased by husband, Lloyd (1994) and son, Curtis (2018).

Second of 10 children born to Jacob and Marija Anna Hebel who settled in the Canadian prairies in the early 1930s.

Eve dearly loved her family, friends, and her gardens (which were always splendid).

A woman of deep faith, she was a long-time member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Scarborough) and Faith Lutheran (Oshawa). A truly kind, loving and generous lady, she is dearly missed.

Special thanks to the care team at West Park Long-Term Care.

PRATT, Kenneth Lawrence  -
January 13, 1934 - August 11, 2024

Ken passed peacefully, into the presence of his Lord and Saviour, at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie, Ontario, at 90 years of age. Beloved husband of Violet.

Ken was predeceased by his children, Laurie and Mark Pratt, and has lovingly been reunited with them and other family members and friends.

He is survived by his brother, Norm Pratt; sister, Arlene Clemens; granddaughters, Carley (Jordan) and Samantha (Tim); as well as his daughter-in-law, Peggy Pratt; and son-in-law, Don Forster. Ken and Violet were married October 1, 1955, and have been together for 70 years.

He retired from the Toronto Star in 1997, after a long career as a compositor.

He will be greatly missed by everyone who has had the pleasure of hearing his testimony or musical skills.

A Celebration of Life will take place at New Life Fellowship Baptist Church in Innisfil, Ontario, on August 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. A light luncheon will follow.

PATTERSON II, John Craig  -
April 24, 1953 - August 11, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Craig Patterson II, known to friends and family as Craig, on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Burlington, Ontario at the age of 71.

Craig was the much beloved husband to Kathy Patterson (nee Shaunessy) for 47 years, proud and much loved father to John Patterson III (Melissa) and Sarah Gillard (Matthew), and adored grandfather to John "Jack" Patterson IV and Darcy Patterson.

Predeceased by his parents, John "Jack" and Joan Patterson (nee Braden).

Craig was a lifelong resident of Burlington, working alongside his wife, Kathy, running the family business, John Craig Patterson Ltd., until his retirement.

Craig enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends in his childhood home, built by his father and grandfather, in Aldershot. Craig was an avid gardener and woodworker and could build or fix anything.

Craig will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

Visitation at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, Burlington, on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 4-6 p.m.

If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

McDOWELL,  (nee FLIGG) June Florence McDowell   -  left us August 6, 2024, just shy of her 97th birthday.

Predeceased by her husband, Douglas; and sister, Ruth.

Survived by her loving daughter, Patti (husband, Pat; children, TJ (fiancé, Carly) and Samantha (husband, Chris; and daughter, Sloane); son, David (wife, Sheena; children, Heather, Craig and Kirstie); her sister, Thelma; and many relatives also mourn her passing. June was a hard worker, serving 40+ years as a dental assistant.

Her most precious quality was her spirited laugh, whether watching AFV, riding bikes at their trailer near Lake Simcoe, or cottaging on Georgian Bay.

June was blessed in fulfilling her dream of having a great-grandchild, and shared tender moments with Sloane in the past few months. Sincere gratitude to everyone at The Teddington Retirement Residence, as well as palliative services through North York General Hospital. Dr. Nauth of Thornhill – you are a remarkable physician and a special person. Thank you for your 20+ year legacy of care for June.

Cremation will be followed by private interment at York Cemetery.

Goodbye my family, my life is past, I loved you all to the very last. Weep not for me, but courage take, Love each other for my sake. For those you love don't go away, They walk beside you every day. In memory of June, please consider a donation to North York General Hospital or the Toronto Humane Society.

MARCHIORI, (nee BELLOMO) Rena Ida Marchiori  -  at 93 years of age died peacefully with her daughters by her side at Humber River Hospital on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Born September 25, 1930 to Luigi and Ida Bellomo. Survived by her 4 Daughters, Vanda, Yvonne (Joe), Joyce (Steve), Donna.

Proud Grandmother of Paul, Billy, Thomas, Lincoln, Christopher, and Ian; and loving Great-Grandmother to Maclean and Rena Marie.

Also survived by siblings, Olga (Angelo deceased), Bruno (Maria) and Ronnie (Rochina) and her nieces and nephews.

She was always kind, friendly, and adored by those who knew her.

There will be a private family memorial at a future date.

LOBO, Gerard Januarius Lobo  -
September 19, 1935 -

Gerard (Gerry) J. Lobo passed away peacefully in Burlington, Ontario after almost 89 years of a life well lived.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He was born in Belgaum, India and worked for ten years in East Africa for the British Civil Service.

He then married, started a family and moved to Montreal in 1966 where they stayed for thirty years before relocating to the Toronto area.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Kevin, Keith and Kerry and two grandchildren.

Gerry was in many ways, larger than life. He was a rock of integrity and a unique character who would jump to help anyone, which earned him the moniker "JerryCan" during his long career at CP Rail.

His giving nature included donating blood so many times that he received a commendation signed by the Governor General of Canada. He was also a master storyteller, especially of his many experiences in the remote jungles of Africa and had an endless supply of jokes to liven up any gathering.

He was always handy around the house and took on increasingly large projects long into his retirement.

Together with Dorothy they built pretty gardens, grew delicious produce and watched and fed many birds.

KELLY, Edna May Kelly  -
July 28, 1926 – August 9, 2024

Passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital at the age of 98, after a brief battle with pneumonia.

Predeceased by husband, Patrick Kelly (1960) and survived by son, Calvin Kelly (Louise); granddaughters, Kate (Brendan) and Sophie (Ryland); and daughter, Susan Kelly.

She lived an exceptional life, enjoying every day to its fullest.

She will be sadly missed. In memory of Edna, donations may be made to the CNIB guide dogs.

BENDERA, Anna  - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 in her 104th year.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Mike, of 70 years.

Survived by her son, Richard (Leanna) and grandsons, Todd and Jonathan.

Auntie Anne will be sadly missed by her niece, Carolyn (Douglas), great-niece and nephew, Lauren (Millsy) and Stuart (Kiersten), friends and extended family.

Funeral services will take place graveside (Section AA Lot 52) at Park Lawn Cemetery on August 23rd at 11:30 a.m.

HARVEY, Clare  -  With profound sadness we announce the passing of Clare Harvey (September 1936 - August 2024), predeceased by her husband of 61 years Tom and her siblings, George, Jim and Adele.

Dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, Lynne (Steve) and Beth (Martin) and granddaughter, Leah.

Kind, generous, thoughtful, gentle, curious and fun-loving, Clare will be remembered for her warm and friendly nature, for being a loving and devoted wife and mother, and for the joy she received from dear friends and loved ones. Family was the centre of her world, her unwavering faith, the cornerstone of her life.

As we come to terms with this loss, we take great comfort in knowing she is reunited with her beloved husband. May she rest in peace, knowing she was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Many thanks to the Amica Bronte Harbour, LHIN and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital staff who supported and cared for her.

Visitation will be held at Assumption Funeral Home Chapel, 6933 Tomken Rd., Mississauga, ON, Friday August 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral mass will be held in the Chapel, Friday August 16, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Interment will be held in Mississauga, ON, Friday August 16, 2024 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Covenant House or Doctors Without Borders would be appreciated.