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GOLDEN, Howard - On Friday, July 23, 2021.
Beloved husband of Frances Robins.
Loving father of Bradley Golden (Lynne Eichenberg), and Lesley Golden (Gregory Weeden).
Sadly missed by Terri Robins, Jamie Robins and James Wortzman, Lucas, Zachary, and Jared Wortzman.
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JOSEPH, Thio Santhio - Passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021.
He was born in Jaffna, Sri-Lanka on March 13, 1934, to Elizabeth and Thio Santhio. He was the youngest of three children. He lost his mother at the age of seven and was brought up by his father, his older sister, Salettammah and his brother-in-law Dominic Mathews.
He started his primary school at St. James school and completed his JCSE at St. Patrick’s College. He pursued his higher education at St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, India and graduated with B.Sc. in Botany and Zoology in 1959.
He completed his post graduate degree in education from University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri-Lanka in 1966.
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ELY, Elayne Grynberg (Elana bat Avraham ve Chana) - It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Elayne on July 22, 2021.
Beloved daughter of Abraham z"l and Ann z"l Grynberg.
Beloved sister of Karolyn Grynberg Karten z"l.
Beloved wife of Martin El y z"l.
Loved daughter in law of Philip z"l and Edie Ely z"l.
Loving sister in law to Seymour and Karen Pomotov.
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URCIUOLI, Gregorio - The heavens have gained a beautiful angel. It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of our beloved Gregorio on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
Gregorio will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Maria.
He will always be remembered by his loving children and grandchildren.
He will be missed by all of his family and friends.
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HUFF, George Edward - Passed away peacefully in the Markham-Stouffville Hospital on July 22, 2021 in his 81st year after a long battle with cancer.
He is survived by wife Margi, brother Bruce (Janet) Huff, sister-in-law Sheila (Robert) Riske, step-daughters Regan (Keith) Scott and Cori (Joe) Nolette, step-grandchildren Andrew, Aidan, Isabelle and Griffin, godson Scott, many cherished nieces and nephews and dear friends.
He was predeceased by his brother Morris and parents Frank and Phyllis Huff.
George grew up in Prince Edward County at Huffs Corners across the road from the current Huff Estate Winery.
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COONEY, June – At Kipling Acres, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the age of 98.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Jim Cooney.
Loving mother of Frances (John), Joan (Leigh), John (Nancy), David (Brenda), Mary (Derek), Teresa (Bruce), Ann Marie (Rob), and Bernadette (Mike).
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McGOVERN, Edward Arthur - (March 15, 1941 – July 21, 2021) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Arthur McGovern on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the age of 80.
He was one of three partners at Radiation Solutions and was vice president of sales and marketing for over 15 years. He loved his job and stayed active and involved until the very end.
To have known him is to have enjoyed his happy spirit, his kind soul and great sense of humour. He was always there for his family ready to lend a helping hand. Beloved husband to Marlene McGovern. Devoted father to Mark McGovern and dearest grandfather to Christian McGovern. Survived by his siblings Bill McGovern and Helen (Robert) Loveys.
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BORNSTEIN, Samuel S. 'Sam' - Samuel S. Bornstein passed away July 21, 2021 at Castleview Wychwood Tower at 9:00 a.m., having just reassured his wife that he felt fine.
He is remembered by all who knew him until his recent health challenges as fun-loving, athletic, adventurous, curious and full of opinions about civic politics, urban design, railroads and time-keeping systems.
Sam, devoted husband of Tamara Moscoe. Loving father and father-in-law of Sara (Kevin), Mark (Jane), Daniel (Stacey), Kara (Zafi), and Daniel (Tomoko).
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FRANEY, Michael 'Mike' - July 1, 1930, to July 21, 2021 - After a short illness Michael peacefully passed away on July 21, 2021, at Michael Garron Hospital.
He is predeceased by his first wife Phoebe (1971) and his second wife Gabrielle (2020)
Mike was born on July 1, 1930, to Denis Franey and Mary Thompson in Rathnew, County Wicklow Ireland. He was one of six children. Always a proud Irishman.
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ADAMSON, Eileen Doris (nee HELLARD) - On July 21, 2021, in her 95th year.
Survived by her devoted husband and life companion, George, having recently marked their 74th wedding anniversary.
Also survived by her brother, Russell (Kay), and brothers-in-law, Bill (Marlene) and Duncan.
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DAL BEN, Mary (nee DI GIRONIMO) - Mary lived a faith-filled life of integrity, kindness and class.
She came to rest at Kipling Acres in this, her 92nd year of life.
Mary has been happily reunited with Virgilio her husband of 54 years.
She is survived by her daughters Patricia (Zdravko) and Katia (Paolo) and her beloved grandchildren Rachael, Massimiliano and Alexander. She will be remembered for her strength, wisdom and unwavering love of her family.
She took great pride in celebrating the many milestones of her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends.
Baking cookies for days before a shower and making sure all the outfits were sewn, pressed and ready.
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GARLICK, Ronald John, P.Eng, - May 15, 1933 – July 21, 2021
Ron passed away peacefully at Southlake Hospital with family by his side.
Ron was predeceased by his wife Marilyn (2016).
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KNOX, Cornelius James - June 5, 1923 - July 21, 2021
On July 21, 2021, at the Taunton Mills Retirement home in Whitby, Ontario, Cornelius "James" Knox passed peacefully, at the tender age of 98.
Loving husband of Linneth Eleanor for 37 years (1946-1983) (Toronto/Willowdale) and another 37 years with loving common-life partner Mildred Bishop (1984-2021) (Toronto/Whitby/Timmins).
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TAJAN, Slavka - February 14, 1927 - July, 21 2021
Passed away peacefully at Dom Lipa, a nursing home where she also devoted over 20 years of volunteer service.
Slavka's family was by her side, praying and singing songs for her heart until it was quiet.
She always loved the quiet.
There was always poetry in her life, she wrote verses of life's moments and experiences.
Slavka touched the lives of her family, friends and Slovenian community.
With her unwavering faith, gentle spirit and compassionate nature, she was a perfect complement to her loving and vibrant husband Ludvik. She was happy when her family was happy.
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ZABOROWSKI, Sophia - Born to Anna and Stanley Borek, on September 13, 1922, Sophie passed away, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in her 99th year, at St. Joseph's Health Centre in Guelph.
She was the beloved wife of the late Chester (1988).
Proud and loving mother of Ann Zaborowski of Kitchener, Garry Zaborowski (Mary) of Rockwood, Joe Zaborowski of Cambridge and the late Adele Joanne Zaborowski-Stuart (1993).
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CHARBONNEAU, Lorraine Elizabeth (nee Scott) - Peacefully at home on Tuesday July 20, 2021, courageous and delightful until the very end.
Lorraine had a 37-year career with CIBC, starting as a clerk at St-Clair and Boon, progressing through branches, legal division and retiring from the Ombudsman’s office.
Born in Rochester, N.Y., she carried an American passport, but had a true Canadian heart.
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BLASI, Aldo - (1946 - 2021) - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Aldo Blasi on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021.
Beloved husband of Maria for 51 years and adored father of Viviana, Adriana (Rocco Lofranco) and Francesco (Stefania Colaguori).
Nonno Aldo cherished his five grandchildren Laura, Frankie, Rocky Jr., Aldo and Carmine and they all loved him tremendously.
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RABINOVITCH-EPSTEIN, Vivian - Daughter of Louis and Leah Epstein died in Toronto on July 20, 2021 in her 93rd year after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
A sharp, intelligent, fun-loving woman with a superb sense of humour she was a stellar student at Strathcona Academy in Montreal. A fierce debater in school, she later became a political junkie and lover of movies.
After McGill, married to Sam, she obtained her Masters at Purdue University and practised as a clinical psychologist.
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ROTTER, Lorraine (Luba) - On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Baycrest.
Beloved wife of the late Sol Rotter.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Renee Sonenberg and the late Sheldon Sonenberg, Marvin Rotter and Sandy Burston.
Dear sister of the late Yitzchak, Chava, Lazar, Raizel, Yossel, and Karl. Sister-in-law to Shirley.
Devoted bubbie of Marnie and Steven, Jordan and Trudie.
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GANGBAR, Jennie - January 5, 1921 - July 20, 2021. Our beautiful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 at her home.
She was the loving wife of the late Ben Gangbar.
Wonderful mother to Leslie and Howard Zippan, and Rickie and Paul Wise.
Incredibly generous and loving grandmother to Stacey, Michael, Andrew, Adam, Matthew, Robert, Rebecca, Joey and Amy and a wonderful great-grandmother to 13.
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TAERK, Sheldon - On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Toronto Western Hospital.
Sheldon Taerk, beloved husband of the late Susan Taerk.
Loving father and father-in-law of Lisa Taerk and Gerry Tissenbaum.
Dear brother and brother- in-law of Gary and Audrey.
Devoted Zidie of Molly, Maxx and Sammy.
Sheldon will also be dearly missed by Carol Perlmutter.
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QUAGLIERI, Assunta - Peacefully on July 20, 2021 at Garden Court Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Loreto.
Loving mother to Tony (Susan), Elena (Piero Furgiuele) and nonna to Michael (Nancy), Matthew (Natasha), Diana (Vince), Daniel and Vanessa (Mark).
Always remembered by her sisters Pasqualina Di Maggio, Rosina Coloni and Anna Gemmiti.
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VLASSOPOULOS, Christos - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christos on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in his 89th year.
Christos is survived by his loving wife Georgia.
His children; Helen and her husband Gordon, Gina and her husband Shawn and his grandchildren; Dylan, Griffen, Chloe and Luke.
He will be missed and eternally loved by us all.
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BILIKOPOULOS, James (Dimitrios) - It is with broken hearts that we say goodbye to our Levendi on July20, 2021. My sweet, sweet gentle father has left us.
He immigrated to Canada from Greece at 20 years of age and God led him to my mother in Port Arthur. A true love story.
Over their 66 years of marriage They built a beautiful life and family.
They worked, lived and played together 24/7 for their entire marriage. Not many couples can survive being so close. They couldn’t survive not being.
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BEADLE, William John - Passed away at home with his family by his side on July 20, 2021.
Billy! No matter how anyone called him, they had a smile on their face.
Bill was a simple man.
He loved his family and friends. Enjoyed his food and a good drink.
He would make jokes out of the simplest of things.
A kind hearted man with a heart of gold.
He will be missed by his beloved wife, Rosemary.
His most prized treasures were his kids, Earl and Delia and, most of all, his grandchildren, Kaiya and Josephine.
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PORTEOUS, James Edward (Jim) - Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home in Orangeville on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the age of 80.
Beloved husband of Gloria.
Dear father of Martin and his wife Kelly and Lisa Leblanc and her husband Darren.
Cherished papa of Sandra (Scott), Brian (Rachel), Jamie (Brianna), Jeffrey (Crystal) and Ellie.
Proud Pappy of Bryana, Avery, Cadence, Brayden and Simone.
Remembered by his sister Margaret Brunt.
Jim will also be greatly missed by other relatives and many cherished friends.
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