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PLAVSA, Marko - Beloved husband of Branka; father of Manda (Kirk) and Stevan (Megan); and loving grandfather of Mila, Naomi, and Vincent.
Passed away on December 12, 2022.
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CHEUNG, Haven Teresa Tong Yuk Ying - Born July 15, 1929, in Hong Kong, Haven, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, moved to Canada in 1993.
A devoted Catholic, Haven loves her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and aspires to share the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ with others.
She was a dedicated volunteer for St. John Ambulance at Hong Kong's Queen Mary Hospital.
Haven is survived by: her husband, Lucas Cheung; five children, Sophia, Gema, Cecily, Lawrence, Philip; seven grandchildren, Ivan, Nicholas, Evelyn, Ivy, Janice, Edward, Aaron; and eight great-grandchildren.
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TSCHIRHART, Maureen Mariko (nee OHARA) - January 21, 1949 - December 12, 2022
We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Maureen, beloved wife of Albert "Harry."
Loving mother of Thomas.
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MAY, Rita (nee BIDWELL) - With deep sadness we announce the passing of Rita May on December 11, 2022, at age 93.
Born December 4, 1929, in England, she immigrated to Canada with her husband, Bevan, and sons, Stephen and David, in 1959.
Rita worked numerous jobs before being hired as a Matron for Toronto Police Service at 55 Division, a job she loved.
Predeceased by beloved husband, Bev; son, Dave; and siblings, Violet, John, Phyllis, Joan, George, Joyce, Peter and Marg.
Rita loved to host large family gatherings where tales were told, songs sung and glasses raised in honour of the cook.
Survived by son, Steve; daughters-in-law, Tracey and Joan.
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TOMÉ, Luciana - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Luciana, on Sunday, December 11, 2022, surrounded by her family, at the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, in her 85th year.
Thank you to all of her care team; both at home and away from home.
Beloved wife of John for 65 years.
Loving mother of Paul (Cindy), Dino (Lori), Julie (Dirk Boydens) and John (Daniela Ammendolia).
Cherished Nonna of Stephen (Rachel), Liana (Jonmichael), Jaclyn (Christopher), Alice (Jules), John, Genevieve; and great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Jade and Jackson. Dear sister of Graziano (Chiara) Favret.
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ADE, Wendy Ann - July 25, 1958 - December 11, 2022
Peacefully, yet suddenly, after a brief illness. Beloved daughter of Barb and the late Art Wade.
Dear sister of Nancy and Jim Wade; aunt of Rob, Tom, and Jenna Wade; and niece of Susann, Ilse, and the late Bob Sutherland.
Wendy graduated from Michael Power/St. Joe's, Wilfred Laurier University, and the University of Western Ontario.
She enjoyed a very successful 32-year career as a teacher, consultant, and school librarian with the DPCDSB; instilling her love for books and reading with her students.
In retirement, Wendy continued with her love of games and cards.
She was a Bronze Life Master Bridge player and will be sadly missed by her friends in the MOBridge Club.
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FOOTE, David Arthur - December 6, 1939 - December 11, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Foote, who passed away peacefully, on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
David was born on December 6, 1939, to Arthur and Gwen Foote (nee Mihel) in North York, Ontario.
Trained as a car mechanic (but never graduated from high school) he spent his working years in car sales starting first with Fiat in 1956, Birchdale Lincoln in the 1980s, amongst a host of other manufacturers, and retiring from Hyundai in 2005.
He spent his retirement years with the love of his life, Carole Foote (nee St. Amand).
He split his time in Dunedin, Florida, with his writers group in the winter, and in Skerryvore, Georgian Bay, at the cottage in the summer.
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SCOTT, Jeanette Elizabeth - Peacefully, at Sunnybrook Hospital Pallative Care Unit, on December 10, 2022, following a short illness.
Jeanette, 86, loving mother of Gloria-Jean, Douglas and Fiona.
Dear sister of Kathryn McKinnon (Jack, deceased) of New Zealand and family. Dear sister-in-law of Jeanne (Allan, deceased) of Toronto and Gloria Patchett (Graham, deceased) of New Zealand, and their respective families.
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BADGLEY, Ian Alexander - January 19, 1963 - December 10, 2022
Passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit of Sunnybrook Hospital. lan, born in Ottawa, was the son of the late Francis Holbrook Badgley.
He will be greatly missed by his loving mother, Sheila Kappele; and by his brother, Andrew Badgley, his wife, Victoria, and their children, Charlotte and Daniel. Ian was predeceased by his stepfather, Jim Kappele.
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CHAN, Leong Chan - Died peacefully on December 10, 2022 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.
Leon was born October 16, 1950 in Malaysia to parents Seng Tee Chan and Gok Hoon Goh.
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LITTLEJOHN, Helen - October 2, 1937 – December 10, 2022
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Helen Littlejohn on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Michael Garron Hospital, in Toronto, with her sons by her side.
Loving wife of the late Jim Littlejohn.
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AUCIELLO, Nick (Nicolangelo) - August 10, 1939 – December 9, 2022
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Nick in Toronto on December 9, 2022, at the age of 83.
Born in Pescolanciano, Italy, he immigrated to Canada with his family as a young man, where he met and fell in love with the girl next door, Maria, his dear wife of 58 years.
Nick was a passionate, vital man, with a soft heart, great sense of humour and a beautiful mind.
He worked tirelessly every single day of his life to provide for his wife; daughters, Laura and Nadia; son-in-law, Matthew; and grandchildren, Racquel, Matteo and Laurina.
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FEELEY, Sister Margaret CSJ, - (formerly Sister Veronica Marie) Sister Margaret Feeley, CSJ, died peacefully at the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence, 2 O'Connor Drive, Toronto, Ontario, on December 9, 2022, in the 70th year of her religious life.
She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Anna Irene (née Matthews) Feeley; and her older sisters, Julia (Rockett), Betty (Hefford) and Anna May (Salmon).
She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and by her Sisters in community.
Sister Margaret was born in Toronto, to Joseph and Anna Feeley.
Raised with her three older sisters, she was taught by the Loretto Sisters and graduated from Loretto College School on Brunswick Avenue in 1952.
After only one year at St. Michael's Hospital School of Nursing, Margaret joined the Sisters of St. Joseph in September 1952.
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DABROWSKI, Irena - June 10, 1925 - December 9, 2022
Passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022, at the age of 97.
A lifelong adventurer, Irena traveled from Poland to Canada, making her new life in Toronto.
She later retired for seventeen sunny years in Florida, before moving back to Canada to be closer with her family. Irena was an avid sportswoman.
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DORAN, Frederick W. - October 20, 1927 - December 9, 2022
Fred (95) died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones.
He had his BSc in Engineering Physics and MSc in Nuclear Physics.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Maureen; children, Ken (Terry), Wayne, and predeceased son, Gary (Janette); grandkids, Dana and Ashley; great-grandkids, Rees and Cassidy; and brother, Ernie.
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THIELMANN, Hildegard Gertrude - October 22, 1930 - December 9, 2022
In Loving Memory of Hilde Gertrude Thielmann.
Passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital after a brief illness at the age of 92.
Beloved wife of Bruno (predeceased), loving mother of Walter (Connie), Paul (Pinky), proud grandmother of Michael, Nicole (Mike), Quin, Bayley and great-grandmother to Max.
Survived by her youngest sister Elli.
Survived World War II in Europe.
Fortunately immigrated to Canada with her whole family.
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ROBBINS, Shirley Mae (nee LIGHTFOOT) - June 16, 1941 - December 9, 2022
Our beloved Shirley Mae Robbins passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital.
As a teacher for over 40 years, she touched and influenced many lives.
She will be missed by all, especially by her husband of over 60 years, Vince; sister, Brenda (Art); children, Mark (Lynda) and Keith (Cheryl); grandchildren, Cory (Meghan), Joshua, Chad (Janine) and Jake; and great-grandchildren, Shea and Carson.
Raised in Alvinston, Ontario, and settled in Pickering in the early '60s to start her family and teaching career. She will be remembered as the teacher with the long blond hair.
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KNAPE, Archibald Yuill - July 8, 1936 - December 8, 2022
Archibald Yuill Knape passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the age of 86.
Archie will be greatly missed by his two daughters, son, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Archie has gone on to join Pearl, his loving wife of 63 years who passed earlier this year.
Archie will be affectionately remembered for his storytelling and witty sense of humour.
He was an avid sports fan who always maintained a fondness for his homeland, Scotland.
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McCLEARY, Leta Iris (nee LOWES) - Peacefully, passed away in Toronto, on December 8, 2022.
Born November 23, 1928, at the family farm in Downers Corners.
Predeceased by her lifelong friend and husband of 74 years, George.
Loving mother to Margaret Anne, Darlene Braybrook (Rick), Linda Prior (Lynn) and doting grandmother to Michael, Jennifer (Daniel), Christopher and Bradley.
She will also be missed by her many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Ana and Rowena, her longtime caregivers were beloved by Leta and became an important part of her family.
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KERR, Vivian Lee - Unexpectedly passed away at home on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 54 years of age.
Beloved daughter of the late Harry (2010) and the late Elizabeth (2011) Kerr.
Dear sister of John Kerr (Pamela Glenny), Margaret Kerr and the late Robert Kerr (2012).
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IVES, Douglas - Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the age of 86 at the Humber River Hospital.
Douglas, son of the late Jean Ives; and stepbrother to deceased Mervin Beaumont.
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McDONALD, jean (nee GORDON) - Peacefully, on December 8, 2022, in her 86th year.
Beloved wife of the late Stein McDonald. Loving mother to Douglas and Norman (Cathy).
Nana will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Sean, Stein, Sarah, Peter, Jamie and Kyle.
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GRENDON, Linda Lorraine - Linda passed away on December 8, 2022, at the age of 71, at the Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood.
Beloved wife of Joseph Knope; loving sister to Geraldine (John); aunt to Jamie (Derrick) and Alastair (Alex); stepmother to Catherine (Doug), Graham (Carol) and Julie; grandmother to Brett (Rebecca), Emy (Franco), Ashley (Kevin), Reid (Ashley), Rachel (Zach), Emily (Ben), Julia (Shay), Ashton and Amanda; great-aunt to Allan; and great-grandmother to Paisley, Indiana, Grace, Jack, and Cosette.
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TUTTLE, John Andrew - The family of John Andrew Tuttle is saddened to announce the sudden passing of John, on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the age of 52.
John will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Cherrie; his adored daughter, Brittany; his loving parents, Paul (Gwelda) and Janet Meadus (Kim); his much-loved brother, Michael; and stepdaughters, Ashlee and Katherine.
His extended Tuttle/MacDonald, Britton and Edmunds families grieve the loss of their nephew and cousin.
He was predeceased by his beloved Granddad and Nan Cutts.
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WRIGHT, Christel - Peacefully, on December 8, 2022, at the age of 100.
Beloved wife of the late John Wright. Loving mother of Diane and Don, John and Cindy, and of Shelley and David.
Cherished grandma of Darren, Sean, Alexandra, and Christopher.
Christel will be greatly missed by her family and extended family, far and wide.
Christel's family extends a heartfelt "thank you" to West Park Heathcare, Toronto, for their impeccable care.
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FREELAND, Brian - The Reverend Canon Brian Desmond Freeland, died peacefully, on December 8, 2022 at St. John's Convent, a month before his 98th birthday.
He was Associate Priest at St. Thomas's Anglican Church for 60 years, Director of Religious Programming for CBC Television for decades, an avid supporter of the arts, and loved by his family.
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