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KIRBY, Lesley - Lesley J. Kirby, 64, died on February 10, 2021, in her Toronto home as a result of pancreatic cancer.
She was surrounded by family in her final moments.
A longtime teacher at Frenchman's Bay Public School in Pickering, Lesley was a strong advocate for literacy and devoted her energies to student achievement.
She is survived by her husband Johan, daughter Lorien, son Roland and 2 grandchildren.
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YEOH, Catherine - Catherine Ngan-Han Yeoh wife of Sonny, and mother of Jessica and Kevin, passed away peacefully, on February 10, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, as well as other debilitating health issues.
As part of her final wishes, she wanted to acknowledge the immense support of all family, and friends, as well as the kind hearts of the healthcare workers who have helped her over the years
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BARAO, Natalia (nee Silva) - Peacefully into the arms of Jesus, at the St. Michael’s Hospital, on Wednesday, February 10, 2021; in her 88th year.
Natalia Barão formerly of Mississauga and Thornhill, was the beloved wife of the late Armando Barão.
Loved sister of Manuel Silva and his wife Dolores.
Predeceased by Jose, Joao, Berta Brum and Bom Sucesso Ferreira.
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ALTON, A. Roger - On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at The Reactivation Care Centre in North York, Allan "Roger" Alton passed away after a 9-week struggle following a fall brought on by Parkinson's.
Roger was the beloved Husband of Janice, also lovingly known as "Ritz," for almost 53 wonderful years.
A devoted Father to Bruce (Patty) and Trevor (Tracy).
Predeceased by parents Roy and Gladys Alton, and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.
Predeceased by his loving Brother's Leslie Roy Alton (Louise), Timothy Ross (Doreen), and Robert Alton (Nancy). His Sister's Elaine Drake (Tom) and Denise (Stan, predeceased).
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CHAMPION, Norma Jean - Jean Champion, age 90, passed away in Oakville on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
She was born on July 3, 1930 in Davidson, Saskatchewan to Thomas and Sarah Marsland.
She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan (Arts - 1950) and the University of Manitoba (B. Education - 1951).
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CHARYSHYN, Caronline Jane (nee VANDER LAAN) - October 13 1964 - February 10 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Caroline (Care) Charyshyn on February 10, 2021.
Care was a loving wife, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, step-mother, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend.
Her positive energy was immense and contagious.
She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.
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SCOTLAND, Edward Horatio - Passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
Married for almost 58 years (March 23rd), Edward met the love of his life, Clytie, when he emigrated from Guyana to Britain, and followed her to Toronto, Canada.
Edward is survived by his wife Clytie, his children Paul, Jason, Heather, and his grand-children Dahnia (Jason) and Gabrielle (Heather).
He is also survived by his siblings: Barton, Ethyn (Patsy), Yvonne (Shirley), Lennox (Newborne) and their children and grandchildren.
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SALMON, Ruel Valentine - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ruel on February 10, 2021 due to complications from a recent illness, at the age of 80.
Ruel was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica to Ivet Knight; the eldest of her five children.
As a young man, Ruel immigrated to the United Kingdom where he spent a number of years before immigrating to Canada in 1975.
Ruel worked as a dedicated employee of Gentry Knitting Mills in Scarborough through until his retirement. It was a job he loved and, along the way, he met many great people; all of whom loved him dearly.
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MUELLER, Jorgen Hans - December 18, 1940 - February 10, 2021
Passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer, on February 10, 2021.
Born in Frankfurt, Germany, and immigrated to Canada in February 1959.
He was predeceased by his parents, Willi Alfred, and Anna Maria. He will be dearly missed by Monica, his wife of 59 years.
Loving father to his three sons, Michael (Patricia), Jeffrey (Pia) and Andrew (Susanne).
Cherished Opa to Matthew, Nicholas, Thomas, Lauren and Ryan.
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SIMONSEN, Peter - Banker, Realtor, Builder, Farmer, Father, Brother, and Friend Peter Høj Simonsen was born on a small farm near Ølgod in the western part of Jutland, Denmark, on March 22, 1937.
After living in Canada for most of his life, he passed away peacefully at age 83, in the presence of his daughter, and in the virtual presence of his son, at 4:20 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at the Warkworth Place long-term care home in Warkworth, ON.
He leaves behind his son, Karl (and partner Jen), his daughter, Katy, and her two children, Sean and Karin, all now living in the US, and was predeceased by one and survived by two former wives.
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O'HAGAN, Janet Anne (nee GUSPODARCHUK) - Born August 14, 1941.
Passed away February 10, 2021, at the age of 79, at Scarborough Medical Center from COVID-19.
Survived by her mother Helen Guspodarchuk, sister Shirley Reynolds, her nieces and nephews, cousins and many dear friends.
Predeceased by father John Guspodarchuk, sister Audrey Eski and brother Don Guspie.
Janet was a very caring, loving, feisty, strong woman.
She worked for many years in the insurance industry in Bermuda and was a longtime volunteer at the East End Community Health Centre and the Ashbridges Eco Community Garden.
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CLARK, Grace Barbara - Passed away peacefully with her family and caregivers by her side at age 92 on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Cawthra Gardens, Mississauga, Ontario.
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Ralph George Clark.
Loving mother of Mary Jane, Steven and his wife Heather.
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MARSHALL, Rickey 'Rick' - (August 5, 1967 – February 9, 2021) -
Passed away on February 9, 2021.
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RANKIN, Donna Lynn (Patrick) - (1957 - 2021) - Peacefully and courageously Donna Lynn Rankin (nee Patrick) passed away at home in Stouffville, Ontario on February 9th, 2021 with her immediate family by her side.
Donna is survived by her husband of 43 years Michael, and daughters Vanessa (Joel) and Kristen.
She will be deeply missed by her eldest sister Gail (Geoff), and brothers Jim (Mary-Ellen), and Alex (Nicole), as well as her many nieces and nephews. Awaiting Donna in heaven is her beloved sister Wendy, along with her caring parents Mable and James Patrick.
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MARRIOTT, Ronald Bruce - (1933 - 2021) - At Newmarket on February 9, 2021.
Ronald Bruce Marriott, son of the late Bruce and Reta (Melton) Marriott of Petrolia. Husband of the late Kathryn (nee Brittain).
Father of Karon and her husband David Kersey, Sheila, and her husband Bryan Heppell (grandchildren Allison and her husband Jason and Colin), William and his wife Michelle (grandchildren Angela and Will).
Brother of Marion Thrower of Petrolia.
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ARMSTRONG, Myron Michael Austin 'Mike' - It is with great sadness that the family of Myron Michael Austin Armstrong announces his peaceful passing after a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the age of 80 years.
Myron (Mike) will be sadly missed by his sons Paul (Kitchener, ON), Michael (Ancaster, ON), and grandchildren Joshua, Mya and Jaida (Paul) and Amani, Koji, and Zen (Michael).
Cherished son of Eda Cecily Armstrong Tyrrell (Montreal, QC); Beloved “Big Brother” of Richard Tyrrell (Brampton, ON), Dawn Tyrrell (New York, USA) and Heather Tyrrell (Montreal, QC); and devoted uncle to Arielle and Giselle (Richard) and Isaiah (Heather).
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BURT, Irving Cederick - Irving Cederick Burt passed away on February 9, 2021 at the age of 89.
Beloved husband of Jocelyn Burt.
He will be sadly missed by many other family and friends.
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FREE, Edward 'Ted' - It is with profound sadness that the Free family must announce the death of their beloved father on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
Ted was the loving and proud father of Eric, Peter and his wife Lisa, and Michael and his wife Soo-Young. Cherished grandfather of Katelyn.
Ted was lifelong friends with Harry, Bob and Bill. Ted left this world a better place for him being in it.
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BEST, James 'Jim' - Suddenly in Mississauga on February 9, 2021 at the age of 85.
Dearly beloved husband of the late Doreen Best (nee Hawkins).
Loving father of Christine (Brent) and Richard (Kat). Cherished grandpa of Dean (Jackee) and Michael (Jenna) and great-grandpa of Ava and Harrison.
Survived by his siblings Barb (Don), Bob (Marion) and Jean (Dennis).
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SULLIVAN, Donald Robert - It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our father Donald Robert Sullivan in his 89th year. He passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
He is now with his beloved wife of 60 plus years, Lorraine Sullivan.
He is survived by his daughters; Bonnie and her husband Charlie King and Donna and her husband Douglas Fraser, his four grandchildren; Ashlee King (Mark), Adam King (Heather), Addison Fraser (Roseanne), Skylar Fraser (Lindsay), five great grandchildren; Addaleena and Rayna Fraser, Emilie, Haylee, and Eliana.
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FOREMAN, Estelle - Loving wife, mother, sister, bubby and friend, in her 91st year, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
She will be missed and loved always by her loving husband Irv, daughter Marcy Halpern, brother Norman Rosenberg, and her many, many friends.
Bubby to Haleigh Payne, Kayla, Jason, Zach and Alissa Halpern.
Predeceased by her first husband Sheldon Halpern, her son Mark Halpern, her sister Honey Plant, and brother Ben Rosenberg.
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BROWN KENDALL, Reisa - January 20, 1939 - February 9, 2021 - It is with deep sadness that the family of Reisa Brown Kendall announces her passing on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Mitchell and Nicole Kendall, the late Susan Kendall and the late Howard Kendall.
Adored grandmother of Lauren Kendall and Kyle Pedvis, Matthew Kendall; Leslie Hacker and Oren Hacker.
Dear sister of Cynthia Brown Herschorn and Eddie Brown.
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SIMPSON, Sheila (Johns) - Born in Ruislip, England, June 13, 1932, Passed peacefully at Riverside Glen, Guelph, February 9, 2021
Wife and best friend of 61 years to Tom (deceased).
Cherished and loving mother to Jacqueline (Robert), Valerie (Andrew) and Geoffrey (Lynn).
Best Grandma ever to Corinne (Tim), Ed (Grace), Hannah, Samuel, Claire and Jenna.
Great Grandma to her “little boys” Darcy and Thomas Jay (TJ).
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FREER, Carol 'Diane' - Peacefully on February 9, 2021 in her 74th year.
Affectionately known by her family as Aunt Jo.
Loving daughter of the late Wesley (2000) and Gladys (2019) Freer.
Predeceased by her infant sister Patricia, and her sister Donnalda Hodgins (2017).
Survived by her brother-in-law Bruce Hodgins and niece Shelly (Paul) Hewitt and nephew Doug (Tracy) Hodgins.
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MACEACHERN, Hugh Andrew - Was born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia on Cape Breton Island on December 27, 1928.
He was the second youngest child of the late Andrew and Alexina (Walker) MacEachern.
He passed away at age 92 at the Dartmouth General Hospital on February 9, 2021.
A child of the Great Depression, Hugh grew up to become a stoic, kind, knowledge-seeking, generous and hard working man.
As a young man, he truly was an academic minded person working hard in a solid blue collar world.
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RODRICKS, Rose - January 21, 1929 - February 06, 2021 - It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rose Rodricks on February 6, 2021 at Shepherd Lodge.
Beloved wife of late Diego, loving mother to Pierre (Iona), Crystal, Gail and Karen (Andy).
Proud grandmother of Phillip and Brendan.
Sister of late Marie, late Clara, late Anthony, Serena, Demeter and Pauline.
A heartfelt thank you to the doctors and staff of Scarborough General hospital, nurses, caregivers at Shepherd Lodge, friends and family who provided exceptional care during her final years.
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