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KEEGANS, John - Sadly, unable to see family due to an outbreak at William Osler Health Centre (Etobicoke General), on Wednesday May 3, 2020 at the age of 86 years.
Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Keegan (Owens Sept. 2019).
Loving father of John Keegans and his wife Irene of Toronto.
Cherished grandfather of Madison of Sudbury.
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AMRITT, Joyce - Peacefully at Avalon Retirement Home in Orangeville, on Wednesday June 3, 2020.
Beloved mother of Barbara, Monica, Geraldine, Pauline, Venreece, and Annette.
Loving grandmother of Nicola, Junior, Shawn, Shauna, Marcie, Katerina, Erica, Davin, and Tyler.
Beloved great-grandmother of Zola and Jackson.
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BLIZZARD, Claire Clothilde Elodia Jones - Passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
Claire married Lennox Alfred Blizzard in 1957.
She was the eldest girl of 9 children
The mother of Louis Andre, Leanne Maria and Ian Alfred,
The Grandmother of Nathaniel, Demarisse, Jade, Aaron, Celine, Carmen and Vaughn
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BECKE, Magdalene (nee RINKO) - July 6, 1922 - June 3, 2020
Magdalene "Madge" Becke, passed away peacefully in her home, one month from her 98th birthday.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph, she is reunited in God with her husband of 63 years.
They leave a legacy of 12 children, 35 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Madge's family was her life.
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FRIESEN, Patricia Helen - Born July 10, 1937 Passed June 3, 2020
Peacefully at Simcoe Manor, Beeton on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Pat Watt Friesen passed with her beloved husband, Frank of 58 years by her side.
Remembered with great love by her children June (Andrew) and Mark (Andrea) and her grandchildren Rachel, Gabrielle, Harley, Zachariah and Barret.
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LEFEBVRE, Denise Anne Unser - February 6, 1930 - June 3, 2020
In her 91st year, peacefully in her sleep at Sunrise Beaconsfield, Denise died on June 3, 2020.
Born in Toronto on February 6, 1930, second child and eldest daughter of Rita Anne Rowe and Bartley Joseph Unser. Predeceased by her husband Gerald H. Lefebvre.
Cherished mother of Renee (Robert Colley), Paul, Jeanne Marie (Luc Bertrand), John, Marc (Christine McMurray) and Mary-Louise Dobrik (Robert).
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SPIEGELBERG, Keith, CPA, CA - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Spiegelberg of Toronto, Ontario, on June 3, 2020, in his 79th year.
Born in Kitchener, Ontario, in 1941, Keith was the loving husband of Carol, his wife of 53 years, and the devoted father of his three children, Julia (Sean), Tanya and Joel.
He was the beloved brother of Carol Ann (Ross), brother-in-law of the late Marilyn (Klaus) and cherished uncle of Darryl, Kevin (Helen) and Andrea.
Keith earned his Chartered Accountant designation in 1965 and started working at Toronto Western Hospital as an accountant.
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ROCHE, Minnie Ann (nee Jones - Oldfield) - (October 14, 1939 – June 3, 2020)
After a long and very courageous battle with cancer, passed away Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020.
Daughter of the late Gordon and Mary. Predeceased by 8 sibblings and loving daughter Donna Ann.
Survived by children Debra and Michael, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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CHAMBERS, Cynthia Francis - (1950 - 2020) - Cynthia Chambers passed peacefully at home on June 3, 2020.
Beloved sister of Nancy Smith (Bill) of Thornhill. Cherished aunt of Victoria Smith of Brooklin, Ontario. She was dearly loved by her great nephews, Evan and Noah as well as their father Ferenc Toth.
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RAYNER, Judy Anne (Brooks) - Peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, in her 69th year.
Judy leaves behind her son Jamie, who will deeply miss her. Proud Grandmother to Jeremiah and Janae.
She will be sadly missed by her Step-father (Pops) George Hegan. Lovingly remembered and missed by her siblings, Larry Brooks (Linda), Brenda Viola (Herb), and Diana Brooks.
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CUNANAN, Saturnino 'Art' - Age 67, passed away at home on June 3, 2020.
He had been recovering from quintuple bypass surgery and thyroid complications. Very sadly this complex surgery turned out to be too much for dad, and he passed away peacefully early in the morning at his home in Brampton, Canada.
Art is survived by a large loving family around the world, most notably his third wife Maria Theresa Cunanan and second ex-wife Myrna Cunanan; sisters Bernadette, Mel, Dory, Vina, brother Gerly, and Rey.
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TETSOS, Mary Ann - June 16, 1954 – Toronto, Ontario June 3, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta
Mary Tetsos of Calgary, AB, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the age of 65 years.
Mary was born in Toronto, ON, on June 16, 1954 and moved to Calgary, AB, in 2010.
Mary accomplished much through her life and was particularly proud of her twenty years of service with the Toronto Police Service.
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FULTON, Byrne Alexander - (April 16th, 1948 – June 3rd, 2020) (age 72)
Byrne was born to Angela and Greg ‘Facts’ Fulton in Calgary, Alberta and passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2020 in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Byrne spent his early years in Calgary, later moving to Toronto where he met the love of his life, Sharon. They married in 1970 and remained together for 43 years, until Sharon’s passing in 2013.
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O'MALLEY, Joy Elizabeth - (1961 - 2020) - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Joy Elizabeth O’Malley on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
Joy is now reunited with her cherished husband Jim and her loving parents Jack and Joyce Lawrence.
Joy was the devoted mother of Patrick. Joy leaves her sister Phyllis (Paul), her brother Alex (Ann) and her O’Malley family Joan, Davi , Cathy and Gwen, and many nieces and nephews.
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BONGERS, Henry Allan Oscar "Harry" - Passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, aged 91 years.
Harry had a passion and love for life that could be seen and felt by all who knew him.
His deep love for his family, especially his wife, and his lived faith were his cornerstones.
He was a loyal friend, who contributed so much to this world through his professional and personal life, he greatly loved music, and was always the life of the party.
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CLARKE, Charles Neville - Passed away at the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the age of 96.
Much-loved dad to Ed (Karen) and Cathy (Alison), Charles was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Helen, his sister, Betty Doyle and his grandson, Michael.
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BALLARD, Yoland Anna - January 3, 1933 - June 3, 2020
It is with the greatest of sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved Mother, Yolanda Ballard.
A love so deep only silence is fit to describe it.
Yolanda passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on Wednesday at the age of 87.
Thankfully at the home of her longtime caregiver and companion, Astrid von Czieslik. Yolanda was predeceased by her longtime companion, Harold Ballard, and their cherished pet, TC Puck, the Toronto Maple Leaf's mascot till Harold's passing in 1990.
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CASCIATO, Leonard, BA, MA, P.Eng, - August 7, 1925 - June 3, 2020
Final stop for Canada's traffic and public transport pioneer.
The engineering whiz kid whose technological innovation created computer-controlled traffic systems and revolutionized public transport in Canada and across the world came to his final stop in a Kitchener care home on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
Leonard P. Casciato helped design and build Canada's first computer between 1948-1950, while he was a student at the University of Toronto.
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HEINS, Shirley Anna Mae - On June 3, 2020, Mrs. Shirley Anna Mae Heins of Alberta Beach, AB, formerly of Grafton, ON, passed away after 87 years.
Shirley was one of those people who knew what it meant to be "family".
She was a devoted wife to Ken (may the heavenly reunion be even more glorious than their earthly marriage).
A loving and supportive mother, a grandmother who would go to the ends of the earth to be with her grandchildren should it have been necessary and a great-grandmother who revelled in sharing the companionship of the newest generation of dear ones - her great-grandchildren.
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STEEN, Bruce Warren - It is with profound sadness that the family of Bruce announce his sudden passing on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the age of 52.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents Brian and Marilyn and will be forever loved and remembered by his partner and best friend Don, his sister Jennifer (Glenn) Kho, his Aunt Diane, his nieces Emily and Jillian and his many cousins.
Bruce will also be missed by his many friends and colleagues.
Bruce loved to travel the world and throughout his tenure with the Canadian Embassy and High Commission he was able to live in some of the most amazing places throughout the globe; most recently, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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MOLLER, Hinrich 'Henry' Joachim - Born in Tubingen, Germany on October 25, 1969; passed away on June 3, 2020 at the age of 50.
Predeceased by his brother Felix Gardell.
He is survived by his children, Natasha and Max.
He is also survived by his mother, Dietlind Gardell of Ottawa, his father, Joachim Moller of Germany, and his brothers, Frank Gardell (Shannon) of French River, ON and Christian Moller of Germany.
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HICKS, Dawn SMITH - It's not over because I'm gone, say my name Dawn and you'll see. Just beyond the whisper I'm with you and I've been set free.
Dawn Smith Hicks passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the age of 60, with her husband and daughter at her side.
She was brave and a fighter who made it through 2 double lung transplants to spend a few more years with everyone she loved.
Dawn was always very involved with her family and friends.
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NAGHIBI, Iradj - October 31, 1940 - June 3, 2020
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our father, Iradj Naghibi, after a short battle with leukemia lymphoma.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Safidokht Safipour Naghibi, he leaves behind his daughters, Mana (Douglas) and Nima (Andrew); grandchildren, Anahita, Safianna, Natasha and Cyrus; siblings, Forough and Manouchehr, in Iran; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Iradj also leaves behind a wide circle of friends around the world, which he attracted and cultivated with his tremendous generosity, kindness, and hospitality.
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HOLMES, Stephen (STEVE) Edward - It is with a broken heart we advise that Stephen (Steve) Edward Holmes passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2020, at his home in Mississauga.
He was 56 years young.
Steve is survived by his mom Jane, brother Scott, stepdaughter Jess, son Noah and many nieces and nephews.
Steve was born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, November 20, 1963 and early in life moved to Mississauga.
Steve will be fondly remembered for his ability to engage with children.
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MOLLER, Henry J. - MD, BSc. (hon), MSc., MPP, FRCP(C) (Psych), Diplomate, American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine October 25, 1969 - June 3, 2020
Dr. Moller was a gifted and caring physician and researcher, who dedicated his professional life to holistic patient wellness.
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GINGERICH, James Gordon 'Jim' - On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, James “Jim” Gordon Gingerich, loving husband to Sheena and proud father to Amy, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 after a long and courageous battle with lymphoma.
Jim was born in 1951 in Kitchener, Ontario, as the second of three boys to Emerson and Mayme Gingerich. He received his degree in Business Administration from Waterloo Lutheran University in 1973, graduating at the top of his class.
After earning his MBA from McMaster University in 1976, Jim went on to work as a finance executive in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Texas, and eventually became one of the first holders of the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
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