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SANDLER, Jean - On Thursday, December 31, 2020 at L`Chaim Retirement Home.
Beloved wife of 72 years of Samuel Sandler.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Stan Sandler and Trudy White, Diane Sandler and Bill Nisker, Howard Sandler and Viviane Ohana.
Dear sister-in-law of Doris.
Predeceased by her siblings Toby, Max, Morris, Ethel, and Esther.
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HUBEL, Donna Ruth - Passed away in Toronto on December 31, 2020 at the age of 84 after a valiant battle with Covid-19.
She is survived by her loving daughter Leslie, her nephews Clifford, David, Bruce and Taras Melville and their families.
She is predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law Lorne and Theresa Melville as well as by her nephew Wayne Melville.
She will be dearly missed by her close family friends Jeff and Jane Miller and her extended family.
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ANDOLFATTO, Rosa - With profound sadness we announce the passing of Rosa at her home in Mississauga with family at her side in her 89th year on December 31, 2020.
Beloved wife of the late Luca Andolfatto.
Much loved mother of Rosemary Murtha (Bob), Sonia Moffatt (Bob), Joseph Andolfatto(deceased) (Carla) and Luca Andolfatto Jr.
Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Mikaela, Jessica, Rebecca, Rachel, Joshua, and Hannah.
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TIBERIO, Silvio Tiberio - Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in his home, on Thursday, December 31, 2020.
Silvio Tiberio, at the age of 84 years, beloved husband of Maria.
Loving father of Antoinette Guido (Andrew), and Patricia Tiberio (Bruno).
Cherished Nonno of Daniel (deceased), Mathew, Christopher, and Cristina.
Dear brother of Emma (deceased), Gabriele (deceased), and Nicola.
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HABER, Mary Maria - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Maria Haber on December 31, 2020.
Mary was the loving wife to Fred Haber who passed away in 2006.
She was the dear mother of John, Raymond (Susan), Melissa (Jason) and Melanie (Craig).
Mary was the devoted grandmother of Adam, Anthony, Nicole, Vanessa, Shane, Bennett, Naomie, Elgin, Wyatt and baby Dickey arriving summer 2021.
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GOSS, Patricia - Passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 in her 102nd year.
A loving mother to Andrew and Rosalind, grandmother to Nathalie, Owen (Natalie) and Alexander (Andréa), great grandmother to Samuel, Julia, Olivia and Jasper.
Predeceased by her husband Geoffrey, her son John, daughter Anna, and her sister Betty Leib.
Pat was born in London, England, to Edward Tyson from the Lake District and Gertrude Tyson from London.
As a young fashion artist in London she married Geoffrey, another artist, and immigrated with her two sons after the war to Canada, living on Centre Island from 1947 to 1951.
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DIGNAM, Violet Carmel (nee CLARKE) - May 12, 1934 - December 31, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Violet Carmel Dignam, at the age of 86.
Violet was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Patrick and Molly Clarke and was one of seven children.
In her youth she would cycle miles to the beach, racing to get there before the tide went out.
She belonged to a theatre group while working for years at Woolworth's Department Store.
Violet married Michael Dignam when she was 20 and they moved to Bray where they had five children.
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MINNS, Joyce - It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce Minns announces her passing.
Joyce passed at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on December 31, 2020 in her 76th year.
Joyce is survived by her husband Geoffrey, her children Lisa (Gary) and David (Stacy), grandchildren Adam, Emma, Ryan, and Mara along with her brothers Alec and Scott (Helen).
Scotland was Joyce's birth place.
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HEMS, Mary Elizabeth (McCallion) – Peacefully passed away on December 31, 2020, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, in her 94th year.
Beloved wife of Herbert Hems (predeceased) for 55 years.
Loving mother of John (Kim), Andrew, Jeffrey (Deborah), and William.
Proud Grandmother of 8 and Great-Grandmother to 3.
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BUDHOO, Isaac Leslie - On December 31, 2020 at the age of 91.
He will be held dear in the hearts of his family, relatives and many friends.
Unfortunately due to the covid-19 restrictions, it is with heavy hearts that all visitations will be held in private with the immediate family members only.
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GAIN, Donald Nelson - It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Nelson Gain announce that, with his loving wife by his side, Don passed peacefully, following a lengthy battle with cancer on December 31, 2020, at the age of 71 years.
Don was a respected leader in the printing industry for over 35 years.
He previously served on the advisory board of the Graphic Communications Management program at Ryerson University; was chairman of the Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship Trust Fund; and was also recognized for his distinguished service with an honourary lifetime membership with the Canadian Printing Industry Association.
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PRESIDENTE, William (Bill) - October 28, 1945 - December 31, 2020
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Bill Presidente on December 31, 2020, in Calgary, Alberta.
Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario the oldest son of the late William and Marion Presidente.
Loving and devoted Father to Carly (Steven Ryan) and adoring grandfather to Hunter and Kaleb. Brother to Rocco Presidente (Linda Nash), Deborah Dickinson (late Michael Dickinson) and the late Paul Presidente (Tammy Percival).
Loving Uncle, known as "UB" to Jaclyn, Kelly and Christopher Dickinson; Nicholas and Michelle Presidente; Mikayla and McKenzie Presidente. Bill's love of music started in the 60's in Toronto, and he was the drummer for the Folk Band "Strawberry Fair".
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SANDS, John Valance - John (87) passed peacefully in his home on December 31, 2020 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his family and their eternal love.
From his humble beginnings in Saskatoon, John grew to become that old oak in the centre of a grand forest.
As a young boy, adorant of his father, he excelled in athletics: tennis, football, golf and especially speed skating where he represented Canada twice in the Olympics and for 12 years held the Canadian record in the 500m.
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ALFORD, Mary Isobell (Kerr) - Died on December 31, 2020 in Toronto. BA, Victoria College, UofT.
Predeceased by Bill, beloved husband of 56 years and loving brother, Henry Campbell Kerr.
Devoted mother of daughters Susan, Elizabeth and husband David, Jane and husband Cam.
Loving Gramma Mary to granddaughters Emma and Grace; Haley (Brian) and Brianne and Great-Gramma to Sydney and Zoey.
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CRAIG, Jeanne (nee BOWDEN), RN, - (St. Michael's Hospital 1940) Passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020.
Jeanne (Mom, Nana, Grandma) was born in Toronto, the second child of Frank and Ruby Bowden.
Mom was predeceased by her husband Walter with whom she had 65 years of happiness as well as sisters Margaret, Vanetta and brothers Frank, George and Fred.
Mom is survived by her dear brother John (Lois) who Mom always referred to as her "rock".
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ALFORD UE, Mary Isobell (KERR), BA, Victoria College, University of Toronto Died December 31, 2020, Toronto.
Predeceased by Bill, beloved husband of 56 years and loving brother, Henry Campbell Kerr.
Devoted mother of daughters Susan, Elizabeth and husband David, Jane and husband Cam; loving Gramma Mary to granddaughters Emma and Grace; Haley (Brian) and Brianne and Great-Gramma to Sydney and Zoey.
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CARTER, Quinn (COLLIS) - We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Quinn died on December 31, 2020.
Quinn was born in Toronto in December, 1972.
Always intelligent, inquisitive and logical, Quinn excelled throughout his studies and went on to graduate from the Engineering Science program at University of Toronto.
Quinn's brilliant mind and his understanding of the principles of mathematics and physics, helped him to become highly successful and well-respected in his career, accumulating over 20 patents.
Quinn fulfilled many of his dreams.
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MACLEAN, Marie Celeste - July 31, 1930 - December 31, 2020
Peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Chartwell Trilogy Long Term Care at the age of 90.
Marie, loving mother of Laura and her husband Gregory Zimnicki and daughter-in-law Sharon MacLean.
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SOUNDY, Colin (COLLIN) - On December 31, 2020, our beloved Colin passed away after a long, brave, battle with cancer.
Colin was a kind and gentle soul; loved by all who knew him.
His longtime friendship with Bill W. has been an important and integral part of his life.
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STAPLES, Mary Catharine - Mary Catharine passed away on December 31, 2020, at Seniors' Health Centre, in Toronto, after a lengthy illness.
Mary Catharine taught for the Toronto Catholic District School Board (formerly Metropolitan Separate School Board), from 1961-1997.
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ZARUK, Thomas (Tom) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Tom Zaruk at Runnymede Healthcare Hospital on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the age of 80.
Loving husband of Robin Zaruk.
Devoted step- father of Blugh Namgauds (Marika Reinke) and Cory Namgauds.
Proud grandpa of Dana and Daire Namgauds.
Thomas is survived by his sisters Christina and Suzanne Crawford.
Dear uncle of Lee-Anne. Tom will be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends.
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HOWARD, Lorne Wilson - April 24, 1946 - December 31, 2020
Born and raised in Toronto.
He had a well established and lengthy 30+ year career in the lithography/printing trade.
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LORAM-MARTIN, Wayne Kevin - It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Wayne announce his sudden passing on December 31, 2020 at his home in Toronto, at the age of 62.
Wayne was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
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SMITH, David John - It is with profound sadness that we mourn the devastating and sudden loss of a loving father, David John Smith, on December 30, 2020.
David was born in Toronto to his parents, Donald and Eleanor Smith (nee Ashman) on May 18, 1969.
David first started his career as a Butcher at Loblaws in early 1980s. It was through his work where David met Tracey, who he later married in Positano, Italy in 2004. David's soft-spoken charm and nature was immediately embraced by his Italian family. Tracey and David have two beautiful boys, Sebastian and Theodore, who are heartbroken by the loss of their Dad.
After many years of sacrifice and hard work, David was awarded his own No Frills in Mississauga, Ontario in 2016: David's No Frills.
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JEFFREY, Brian 'Block' William - Suddenly on December 30th, 2020, Brian William Jeffrey, 62 years of age born August 6th, 1958, passed away.
He is survived by his beloved wife Annie, children Jacob, Michelle, Lisa, his grandchildren MacKenzie, Brooklynn, Jakson and his brother Glenn Jeffrey. Predeceased by his parents Leonard and Margaret Jeffrey and his brother James Jeffrey.
He will be sadly missed by his brothers from the HAMC Simcoe County Hells Angels and his HAMC Hells Angels brothers around the world.
He will also be missed in the tow truck industry where he had many friends.
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HALL, Rosmond Evadne - Rosmond Evadne Hall was born October 14, 1961 in Kingstown, St Vincent and migrated with her siblings to Toronto, Canada in 1979.
She attended Humber College in Toronto and worked for the City of Toronto for over 30 years until she became ill.
On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, after a long battle with cancer, she was called home to be with our Lord and Saviour at the age of 59.
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