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STUART, Yvonne Marie (Bernard) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving Mom and Nana, Yvonne Stuart on June 16, 2020 in her 95th year.
Born and raised in Toronto by Amedee and Charlotte Bernard (nee Traynor), Mom was one of 7 children.
A resident of Markham for more than 50 years, Mom worked in retail and some may remember her friendly face from Markham Cycle and Sports, Woolworths and the IDA Pharmacy.
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NYSTROM, Gary Eric - The Nystrom family is devastated to announce Gary's passing on June 16, 2020, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
He leaves behind his wife of 43 years Pat (nee Barclay), his son Daniel (Debbie) and his daughter Devon (Ian).
Proud Papa to Nicholas, Alexis and Garrett.
He joined the North York fire department in 1972 and retired as a Captain with 35 years of service.
He was extremely proud that both Danny and Devon followed in his footsteps.
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BURBIDGE, Norman - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful brother Norman on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 at the age of 63 years.
Predeceased by his parents Norman and Sylvia and his siblings Susan and Kenneth. Survived by his sisters Lynn (Harry), Deborah (Eddie) and his brother Randy.
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BOZZO, Virginia - Virginia Bozzo, on June 16, 2020, peacefully died at the age of 103.
She is now reunited with her late husband, Carmine Bozzo.
Loving mother of Santo (Chrisoula), Gilda (Enrico), Natale (Nicoletta), Giuseppe (Alba), Pietro (Rosanna), Giuseppina (Antonio), Giancarlo (Angie). Cherished by her 23 grandchildren and their families and proud great grandmother.
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DOOGAN, Margaret (nee McAllister) - (December 23, 1940 - June 16, 2020) - Peacefully passed away at home at the age of 79, in Toronto surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret leaves behind David, her beloved husband of 31 years. Loving mother of Patricia (Jim), Donna, Danny (Charlene), Kevin (Lisa).
Cherished grandmother of Shannon (Nathan), Cheylan, Michael, Maggie Rose, Gracelynn, Kaly & Abigail. Proud great-grandmother of Emma, and Madeline.
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CAIRA, Emilia (Bruno) - Born in Rende, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy on October 7, 1927. Passed away peacefully in Toronto, Ontario on June 16, 2020.
At the age of 92, she was reunited with her beloved husband Francesco (Cicillo) and her adoring son Salvatore.
Loving mother of Mary, Salvatore (Jill), Gabriele (Deborah), and Elena.
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WERB, Dr. Zena - A dedicated daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin, friend, mentor and colleague, Zena passed away suddenly on June 16, 2020 at her home in San Francisco.
Zena was a world renowned cell biologist, award-winning pioneer in cancer research, mentor and inspiration to many researchers, and trailblazing advocate for women in science.
Born to refugee parents during World War II in March 1945, Zena's family moved to Saskatchewan followed by a farm in Ontario. Zena quickly emerged from her early education at a rural one room schoolhouse to study, first at the University of Toronto, followed by graduate work at Rockefeller University, New York, and postdoctoral studies in Cambridge, UK.
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WORTHINGTON, June Elaine - Passed away peacefully at Centennial Place Long Term Care, Millbrook, Ontario on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the age of 89 years.
Predeceased by her husband Kenneth Worthington.
Loving mother of Fred Worthington (Lynda) and Paul Worthington (Linda) all of Keswick, and of the late Sandra Hammond.
Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many.
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BAVOSA, Vincenzo - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vincenzo on June 16, 2020. After several months of declining health, God called Vincenzo at Humber River Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 90.
Devoted husband of 69 years to Antonietta.
Cherished father to Ken (Carmela), Angie (Michael), Sam (Linda).
Proud Nonno to Richard, Matthew, Gabriella, Lucas, Roberto, David and Olivia.
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AMMENDOLIA, Angelo - (March 8, 1931 – June 16, 2020) -
I was born in St. Giorgio Morgeto Reggio, Calabria and was the youngest of a family of 10. I was affectionately referred to by my eldest sister as “Lultimo Fiore."
My strong sense of family grew from my hard working parents and my beloved brothers and sisters, whom I shared a special bond with. The first time I travelled out of Italy was when I immigrated to Canada in 1954. It is on the “Saturnia” where I celebrated my 23rd birthday, which brought me to Pier 21 in Halifax.
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TOOLE, Lewis Arnott - Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Arnott Toole of Mount Albert in his 91st year.
Beloved husband of late Mabeth Jane "Beth" Toole (nee Theaker). Loving Dad of Cathy Toole and Shawn (Suzanne) Toole.
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YALUNG, Leslie - Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, with family by her side at home in Mississauga, Ontario at the age of 59.
Beloved wife of Romeo. Loving mother of Ronnel, Riza and Jean Pauline.
Cherished grandmother of Gabriel, Sebastian, Scarlett and Aizce. Survived by brothers: Arnel, Michael, Ramon, Lito and Joel.
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CLAXTON, Bryan William Earl - June 14, 1959 - March 16, 2020
Born and died in London, England.
Predeceased by his parents, Cynthia Claxton (nee Amory) and Earl Claxton, members of the Windrush generation who migrated to London from St. Kitts and Nevis in 1955, then to Canada in 1965.
Survived by his sisters Jackie (Mitchell) and Hazel (Jude); brothers Colin (Shauna), Dug and Greg as well as his aunt and second mother, Shirley Jeffers (nee Amory).
Also by nieces Keshia and Brooke and nephews Matthew, Jonathan and Maxwell, as well as numerous cousins, aunts and his Uncle Oriel.
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HIGGINS, Jo Ann - January, 1943 - June, 2020
Jo Ann Higgins, daughter of Clarence and Geraldine Kimber, sister of Ernie, Gordon, Norman, Doris, survived by sister-in-law Noreen Kimber, special aunt to Michael Kimber and Debra Kimber, and many others.
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REDMAN, Yvette (nee PAQUETTE) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvette Redman (nee Paquette), in her 94th year, on June 16, 2020.
Devoted and loving wife of the late Bert Redman.
Beloved mother to Deb (Joe), and cherished grandmother to Melissa (Brent) and Daniel (Mikaela).
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TABER, Glen Russell - October 4, 1938 – June 16, 2020
After a valiant battle with cancer, Glen passed away peacefully in his eighty-second year, having lived a "good life", as he would often say, with much happiness and fulfilment.
Cherished and remembered fondly by his dear wife Ruth (nee Sirman), beloved daughter Sarah and her partner Benjamin Watts, brother Gary (Cheryl) and nephew Adam, as well as brother-in-law E. Peter Sirman (Ginni), niece Alison (Mark), nephew Peter J. (Krisz) and their respective sons.
He will be missed by friends and neighbours, most of whom live in the incredibly supportive community of Horseshoe Valley.
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JONES, Loretta Jenifer - Loretta Jenifer Jones, was born on the island of St. Kitts on July 3, 1956.
Loretta died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Loretta was the 14th child of the late Reginald Mitchelson and Lillian Adora Jones.
Loretta is the mother of her only son, Brent Jones and grandmother to Geneva Williams.
Loretta supported everyone who needed help regardless of their circumstances.
This included being one of the leaders for the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women Project, teaching children music, co-organizing the Jones-Weekes-Hood Annual Family Picnic or hosting family and friends for dinner during Thanksgiving and Easter.
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WALDNER, Christopher - Suddenly, at his home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Christopher Waldner, at the age of 55 years.
Beloved son of Marilyn and Sigi Waldner.
Loving brother of Lisa (deceased), and Scott.
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WEGORZEWSKI, Mary Rosalie - Passed away on June 16, 2020, at Copernicus Lodge in Toronto.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband John daughter Elizabeth Dicecco, and son John.
Will be deeply missed by daughters Maria (Richard) Grotek, Kristine Goldman, and Rosanne (Mike) Kril, grandchildren Stan, Alicia, Jaclyn, Dorian, Veronica, Raymond, Jimmy, and Amanda.
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YEE, Richard - It is with great sadness that we announce that Richard (Fashing) Yee passed away on June 16, 2020 in his 70th year.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica to Florence and Simson Yee, Richard migrated to Cincinnati, Ohio in the late seventies.
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DeBRUM, Zenaida Maria - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Zenaida DeBrum, on Monday, June 15, 2020, at the age of 92 years.
Loving wife of 53 years to the late Domingos. Loving mother of Emanuel (Carolina).
Zenaida will also be fondly remembered by her granddaughters Samantha & Stephanie.
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SALVENDY, Dr. John (Jancsi) Thomas - (1937 - 2020) - Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto.
Family meant the world to John. He was a devoted and affectionate husband to his wife Elfi for 57 years.
He was a loving and supportive father to Sylvia, Daniel and Oscar. John encouraged all of their endeavours and was very proud of their many achievements.
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SOMERVILLE, Janet Beatrice (Orr) - Janet Orr was born May 20, 1958 at Oakville General Hospital to Joseph and Sophie Orr (both deceased), and married Robert Somerville on October 19, 1985.
Janet passed away June 15, 2020 at the West Nipissing General Hospital near her cottage.
She is survived by her husband Robert, daughter Mary, and her brother Brian Orr and his wife Yvette.
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BREWER, David 'Bun' - On June 15, 2020, David (Bun) Brewer, loving husband and father of seven, passed away in his 91st year.
Bun is survived by his loving wife Betty, his children, Roger (Ev), Sandra (Brian), Debbie, stepchildren Jamie and Derek. And his late twins Carl and Wayne.
Bun will be dearly missed by his many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchild. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.
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JANCEK, Lubomir - Passed away on Monday, June 15th, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre at the age of 66 years.
Lubomir will be lovingly remembered by friends and family.
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MORA, Lidia Mercedes - God called Lidia peacefully on June 15, 2020 at the age of 82.
She is now reunited in paradise with her husband Lugardo. She will be forever missed by her loving son Henry (Cheryl) and daughter Ingrid (Carlos). Adoring grandmother to Jasmine, Jada, Angel, Damian, Mirella, Isaias and Sara.
Cherished sister of Pedro, Maria, Aurelia, Lalita, Rosa, Jose, and joined in heaven with her brother Marco.
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