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ELLER, Regina Mary (nee HANNING) - Forever in our hearts Regina Mary Eller It's with great sadness that we say goodbye to our loving mother, Regina Mary Hanning Eller, who passed away, on March 29, 2023, due to cardiac arrest.
Regina grew up in Indiana, met her ex-husband, David, at Marvin Stein's Shelton Health Club in NYC, then spent the rest of her life in Toronto, Canada.
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RINIERI, Romana -
July 11, 1939 - March 27, 2023
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom and Nonna, Romana Rinieri (née Toniutti) on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the age of 83.
Romana was born in Rodeano Alto, Udine, Italy, on July 11, 1939.
Daughter of Raimondo and Ancilla; beloved wife of Bruno for 48 years (2013); gentle and loving Mom to Mara (Domenic) and Paola; and much-adored Nonna of Anthony (Chiara) and Alessia.
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TRAINOR, Jim (James) - Jim left us on his own terms, at the age of 63, kicking the darn disease that inflicted him for more than two years to the curb.
Loved by his best friend and wife, Judy (Laidlaw) and the apple of his eye, daughter Meghan.
Brother to John (Sue), Kevin (Deb) and Mary (Bradley).
Uncle to niece Kelsey, and nephews John, Mike, Shayne and Cody.
Predeceased by parents John (Jack) and Moyra Trainor, in-laws John Donald and Eliza Mary Laidlaw and sister-in-law Susan Trainor (Payette).
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BAKUSKA, Edward Adam - Passed away peacefully, on March 26, 2023.
Ed was predeceased by Marion Isobel Grace Bakuska, the love of his life.
Dad/Papa is survived by his children, Linda Barbara (Ashcroft), Paul Edward Bakuska and Nancy Kathleen Bakuska; and by his grandchildren, Sarah Anne Lacroix, Ryan Edward Bakuska, Joshua Paul Bakuska, Rebecca Mary- Grace Ashcroft, Trevor Adam Jarvis and Nicholas Wehrle.
Dad was employed with CN Rail/Via Rail for approximately forty years as an engineer.
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BOSTROM NAPADY, Viola Helen - With great sorrow, we announce Vi's passing at home, on March 26, 2023, two weeks shy of her 90th birthday.
Loving wife of the late William Napady to whom she was married to for 68 happy years.
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DEKKER, John (Lambertus Johannes) -
June 17, 1932 - March 26, 2023
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Carol; his brother, Bram; and two sons, Girard and Robbie.
John is survived by his daughters, Alison Roberts (Dave) and Jennifer Braches (Fred); his granddaughter, Constance Thoburn (Brian McCleod); and by great-granddaughters, Keira and Kyla Thoburn.
Born in Leiden, Netherlands, John experienced the awful years of German occupation and the frequent bombing that was part of World War II.
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REID, Donald - Passed away peacefully, on March 25, 2023, at the age of 80.
Donald was loved and shared many special moments in life with his beloved wife, Delia, who passed away 27 years ago.
Proud father of Jon (Lasha), and Nick (Erica Davis).
Beloved grandfather of Jesika, Mitchel (Kelsey), Zachary, and Olivia.
May he be the guardian angel of his great-granddaughter, Claire.
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DURRANT, J. Michael Harry - J. Michael Harry Durrant passed away peacefully, on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in his 83rd year, with family by his side.
Predeceased by Beverley, his beloved wife of over 50 years; and his brother, David.
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GRGIC, Stjepan -
October 24, 1947 - March 25, 2023
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of our beloved father, Stjepan Grgic, on March 25, 2023, at the age of 75.
Stjepan passed away surrounded by his family and will be lovingly remembered by his son, Vinko (Joanne); daughters, Anne, Maria (Ivan with grandsons, Theodore and Oliver), and Nicole (Aldo); and many other family members and friends in Canada and Croatia, including his dear brother, Matija, in Canada, and brothers, Nikola and Ivica in Croatia.
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SMITH, Jean (nee MACFARLANE) - It is with immense sadness that the family announces the passing of Jean Smith on March 25, 2023.
She died at Toronto General Hospital following a brief illness.
She was 88 years young.
Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ken; and by her brother, Alan. She is survived by her two daughters, Karen (Leon) and Annie.
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WU, Marion Anita (nee CZYCHORATZKI) -
1946 - 2023
Passed away March 25, 2023, with her children by her side.
Predeceased by her parents, Heinz and Erna.
Widowed by Weh-Sai in 2002.
Survived by devoted son, Christopher (Iris) and loving daughter, Kassandra (Rognvald).
Caring grandmother to Jacqueline, Alexandra, Nathan, and Katarina.
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MOSCA, Lidia -
1933 - 2023
God called Lidia home on March 24, 2023, at 89 years of age.
Lidia is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Berardino.
Forever cherished by her children, Luigi (Neveen), Giancarlo and Roberto (Raha).
Proud Nonna of Alexia and Luke. Lidia will be missed by all of her family and many friends.
A devout Catholic, she was a member of the Women's Catholic League and active in her local community with various charities.
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WICKS, Agnes -
April 11, 1921 - March 22, 2023
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Agnes Wicks, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose life she touched, on March 22, 2023, at 6:47 p.m. 20 DAYS shy of her 102nd Birthday!
Her 3 children, Gary, Murray, and Janet, who survive her, remember her always saying "just get it done."
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HOGG, Neville David -
July 27, 1964 - March 22, 2023
Following a difficult but courageous battle with cancer, Neville passed away peacefully, leaving a void once filled with laughter and animated conversations.
He will be remembered for his worldwide travels, his love for all types of music and his devotion to the Montreal Canadiens.
Many amazing friends provided unbelievable support throughout his illness.
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WILLEMSE, Conrad -
May 17, 1947 - March 22, 2023
It is with great sadness that his family announce that Conrad gently passed at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital in Toronto, leaving us for a higher place and his next great adventure, where he will be free from recent health struggles.
Conrad will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Diane (nee Penney); daughters, Andrea (Andrew) and Merrilees (Kevin); sister, Nancy (Terry); brother, Theo (Patricia); grandchildren, Amelia, Olivia, Angus and Leida; and his many nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
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HENTHORN, Jessie -
1928 - 2023
Jessie Henthorn passed away in Toronto, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the age of 94.
Jessie was predeceased by her parents, Celina Grace Henthorn (nee Colley) and Wilfred Henthorn; her sister, Irene Toth; her brother, Brandon Henthorn; and niece, Janet Woods; and survived by beloved sister, Beryl Woods; niece, Wendy Voralek (nee Woods); and nephews, Brandon Frank Woods, Michael Glen Toth, and Leslie Brandon Toth and their families.
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LEONARD, George Wesley - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George on March 22, 2023.
Cherished husband and best friend of Nancy (Aitken); beloved father of Stephen (Sonia) and Matthew (Heather); very proud and supportive Grandpa of Diviya and Simrin; and Papa of Jack, Alec, Reece and Brooke.
He will be fondly remembered by all of his nieces and nephews.
George was admired by many as a gentleman, a good listener and a loyal friend.
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KOLODEJ, Dr. Paul - Dr. Paul Kolodej has suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, on March, 21, 2023, age 72, due to brief illness.
He was born in Slovakia and educated in Edmonton, University of Alberta, where he joined his family in 1967.
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LESLIE, Shirley Ann (nee GRIFFIN) - Peacefully, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Humber River Hospital, Toronto.
Shirley, in her 84th year, beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" Leslie (2014).
Loving mother of Carol (Barry) and Bruce (Andrea).
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COOKE, M.D., Gabriel Michael -
February 19, 1940 - March 21, 2023
After a long struggle with dementia, Gabriel Michael Cooke, M.D. of Galway, Ireland and later Toronto, Canada, passed peacefully, at home, with his adoring wife, Dee, by his side.
Dr. Cooke will be dearly missed by his sons, Michael, Niall, and Patrick; and their families, including 7 grandchildren, Connor, Sasha, Maddie, Niamh, Clare, Jameson and Lochlan.
Gabe was known for his keen intellect, appetite for learning and sharp wit. Gabe also had a passion for golf, squash, and jazz music and enjoyed driving to Florida each year with Dee.
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LU, Jung Shao "John" - Passed away peacefully, at the Village of Humber Heights on March 21, 2023, months shy of his 102nd birthday.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Tay Shang "Dorothy;" and daughter, Elaine (Gordon Moores).
Loving father of Stephen (May Lam) and Diane (Jacques Boucher); and dear grandfather of Ginette, Darren, Jean-Christophe and Keana.
A kind, generous and thoughtful person, he will be missed by family and friends.
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STEWART, Helen - Our beloved, sweet Helen Stewart, peacefully passed away, on March 21, 2023, at the age of 90.
Born into a large farming family in Ituna, Saskatchewan, on April 2, 1932, Helen lived in Toronto for most of her life and worked as a registered nurse for St. Michael's, Sick Kids, and Ina Grafton Gage Home, and volunteered for many causes including the St. Mike's Breast Cancer Clinic.
She was an avid singer in the OLPH church choir.
Helen was married to Sherman (who passed away in 1974) and was devoted to her only daughter, Melissa.
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DAVIS, Ethel Laura - It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ethel, at home on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the age of 101 years, while surrounded by her family.
Ethel was predeceased by her loving husband, Vic, after a blessed 69 years together.
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POLITANO, Frank - Frank Politano passed away peacefully, on the morning of Monday, March 20, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.
Frank was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1955. His family moved to Toronto, Ontario, where Frank received a degree in Electrical Engineering and had a successful career.
He eventually met his wife, Isa, and had two beautiful children, Michael and Robert.
Frank had many passions; he loved family gatherings, to travel, dance, tell jokes, learn, eat popsicles and gelato, and was the life of the party.
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CALDER, Ardis Ann -
November 15, 1941 - March 20, 2023
Ardis Ann Calder (née Brooker), born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Ardis moved to Winnipeg with her loving parents, Arthur and Margaret Brooker, and brother, Arthur.
She moved to Toronto in 1973 when she married Hal.
Ardis had a long career as a kindergarten teacher and school librarian. She was an avid reader and enthusiastic bridge player.
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HOBBS, The Reverend Canon William Ebert - We are saddened by the passing into God's Hands of the Reverend Canon William Ebert Hobbs, on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Christie Gardens, Toronto, at the age of 98.
Ebert was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Audrey Spanswick, and his daughter, Roxanne Cooper.
He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife of 10 years, Doreen Davies; his children, Debbie (John) of Illinois, Chris (Sue) of Guelph, Kim (Ron) of Melbourne, Australia, son-in-law, Gary (Sandra) of Trenton; his grandchildren, Bronwen (Jered), Jennifer (Dan), Erin (Dale), Theresa (Joey), Christopher (Karissa), John (Carmen), Rachael, Gary (Nicole), Megan and Nathan; his 15 great-grandchildren; his stepdaughters, Sherrill and Kathy and their families; his sister-in-law, Joyce; and many nieces and nephews.
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