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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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HAMMOND, Verna - Verna Hammond passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Humber River Hospital in Toronto, at the age of 94 years.
She was born in Dauphin, Manitoba.
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HANSON, Steven Robert - Dr. Steven Robert Hanson, 63, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023, surrounded by his family and close friends.
Steven was born on June 10, 1959, to Robert and Elsie Hanson in Windsor, ON.
After graduating from Walkerville High School in 1973, he began a fulfilling journey in academia, culminating in a Doctor of Ministry/Church Administration degree from the University of Toronto, Victoria University.
Steve worked as Director of Administration at the Metropolitan United Church for ten years before his health concerns required him to retire; he was Director of Operations at Campus Co-operative Residence for 3 years, and Church Administrator at Trinity St. Paul's United for 11.5 years.
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MULLIN, Frank - It is with profound sadness that our family announces the death of our devoted husband, adored father, and proud grandfather, Frank Mullin.
After having lived a blessed and rich life, he died peacefully on March 19, 2023, in his 92nd year.
He will be forever cherished by his wife, Lorraine (née MacDonald); his daughters, Geralyn, Heather and Karen; his sons-in-law, Eric and Paul; and his grandchildren, Keneally and Liam.
Frank was predeceased by his granddaughter, Audrey Marie; and his brothers, Martin, Michael, James, John, Tom, Joseph, Christy and Gerard.
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SALSMAN, Lorraine Isabel - September 28, 1933 - March 19, 2023
Lorraine passed away peacefully, on Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Lorraine was a school secretary with the North York Board of Education for 29 years before retiring.
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McLEAN, Sister Rita Marie, CSJ, -
September 27, 1927 - March 18, 2023
Sister Rita Marie McLean, CSJ died peacefully, at the Sisters of St. Joseph Residence, 2 O'Connor Drive, Toronto, Ontario, on March 18, 2023, in the 76th year of her religious life.
She was predeceased by her parents, John B. McLean and Reta (née O'Connor) McLean; and her sister, Jon (McKelvey).
She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and Sisters in community.
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McLEOD, Audrey Eleanor - Died peacefully, on March 18, 2023, in her 93rd year.
Predeceased by her parents, William and Evelyn (nee Coole) Gibson. Loving wife of Donald for 66 years, devoted mother of Robin McLeod and Andrea Pringle, proud grandmother of Austin and Evan Pringle.
Audrey was an artist, singer and pianist who sang Beethoven's 9th Symphony with the Mendelssohn Choir at Carnegie Hall, directed the Westmoreland United Church Junior Choir in her early twenties, led the St. John's United Church Junior Choir for 17 years, was pianist and director of the Melody Makers for 17 years, and led the Serenata Singers seniors' choir for 20 years.
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STEELE NEILSON, Elizabeth Frances (nee PETTIFER) - Born September 7, 1927, Elizabeth died peacefully, at her home in Toronto, on March 18, 2023.
Beloved daughter of the late Edwin Charles and Frances Eleanor (née Steele) Pettifer.
Dearly loved mother of Sarah Frances Elizabeth.
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CRANDELL, Lewis "Frank" Franklin -
December 16, 1925 - March 18, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Crandell announces his passing on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 97.
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WHITE, Peter Martin -
January 6, 1952 - March 17, 2023
Son of George and Florence White, and brother to Daniel, Janet (Graham), Nancy and Ellen.
Uncle Pete to many nieces and nephews.
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DUCKMAN, Lloyd - On Thursday, March 16, 2023, at home.
Lloyd Duckman, beloved husband of the late Judi Duckman; loving father and father-in-law of Owen and Nancy, Shawn and Leah, and Andrew Duckman and Jennifer Ansley.
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GARNETT, Richard -
October 23, 1932 - March 16, 2023
Richard passed away peacefully, after a long struggle with illness.
He was the beloved husband of sixty years to Vicki, loving father to Emma, Tessa, Daniel (Coleen) and David (Natalie).
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RAMSAY, David Alexander - It is with enormous sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of David Alexander Ramsay on March 16, 2023, at the age of 92.
Beloved husband for 43 years to Joan.
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VESEY, Kenneth George -
January 9, 1942 – March 15, 2023
Ken passed away unexpectedly at home, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the age of 81.
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PAPADOPOULOS, Vassiliki -
September 30, 1926 - March 15, 2023
On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Toronto, at the age of 96, passed peacefully.
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CASSAR, Giulio Andrew - Giulio Andrew Cassar, 69, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully, on March 14, 2023, at Humber River Hospital after a long and courageous battle with glioblastoma.
Born on July 22, 1953 (Mqabba, Malta), to the late Paul and Nicolina Cassar.
Giulio is survived by his devoted wife, Lisa; sons, Matthew (Mariana), and Luke (Kelly); and granddaughters, Isabel and Sofia.
Cherished brother to Josephine (Charlie), and John (Nadya).
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MacRITCHIE, Rhoda (nee MACDONALD) - Toronto, Ontario – March 14, 2023
Wife of Dr. Kenneth John MacRitchie, loving mother of Duncan (Elizabeth) in Scotland and Iona (Mike Wise) in Toronto.
Devoted grandmother ("Seanmhair") of Finlay, Calum and Isla.
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BROOKS, Bruce Oklen - Bruce Oklen Brooks, at age 93, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023, with the love of his life, Juliet, by his side.
Bruce was born in Beach Point, Prince Edward Island, where his heart stayed, and he lived in Etobicoke, Ontario.
He is survived by Juliet Maria (Sammut) Brooks; by their son, Jack Brooks and Roberta; his granddaughter, Laurielle (Brooks) Natawary and her husband, Steven; grandson, Bronson Brooks; great-grandchildren, Landon, Tyson and Mila Natawary; and by his loving extended family, Matthew and Laura; Anthony and Samuel, Jennifer and Stephane, Stephanie and Alex; Addison and Sydney.
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CAREY, Olive Helen -
August 27, 1929 – March 13, 2023
Passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023. Olive is survived by her husband of 63 years John (Sean) Carey.
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