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TOWNSLEY, Edna Pearl (Young) - (October 13, 1918 - May 16, 2020) -
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 101 years of age.
Predeceased by her husband William, daughter Donna and son in law John.
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PILON, Alice - Peacefully passed away at Bradford Valley Care Community on Friday, May 16, 2020 at 90 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Paul Pilon. Loving mom of Greg (Laurie). Proud grandma of Mitchell and Christian.
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SISKIND, Esther - On May 16, 2020, Esther Siskind passed away quietly in her sleep. She was 97 years old and will be greatly missed by her family.
Her children, Barry Siskind and Cheryl and Carl Solomon, along with a long list of grandkids and great grandkids are her loving legacy.
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STONE, Jerry - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Stone on May 16, 2020.
A wonderful Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Zaida and Great-Zaida.
Jerry was the beloved husband of 65 years to Myra, father of Arlene and Harvey Gorewicz, Steven and Alanna Stone, and the late Robyn Stone.
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KINGSTONE, Sandra - We announce with great sadness the death of Sandra Kingstone in her 84th year on May 16, 2020, at Sunnybrook Hospital.
She was without question the very best friend and soulmate of Sheldon for 63 1/2 years. Proud Mother and Mother-in-law Of Brian and Dena, Lori and Sam, Debbie and Ian, Neal and Sheryl, Michael and Lysa.
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KOVEN, Dr. Irving 'Irv' - Peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Baycrest Apotex Center.
Beloved husband of 62 years to Flossie (deceased).
Loving father and father-in-law of Bob and Marla, Laurie and Mark Bernick, Jeff and Carol, and Steve and Lee-Anne.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of Betty-Rae and Joe (deceased) Abramsky, Natalie (deceased) and Max Cohen (deceased) Philip (deceased) and Merle Koven.
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KLEINSTEIN, Art - The Canadian/American real estate developer and beloved philanthropist, died at Presbyterian St. Luke's on May 16. 2020 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 73.
Art is survived by his adored wife of 33 years, Joanne (nee Solsberg).
Four children, Lauren Rose (Perry Rose), Mitchell Kleinstein (Dalia Stopnicki), Jared Kleinstein (Melissa Wagasky), and Shane Kleinstein.
Sister Edie Glazer (Morty Horowitz and the late Michael Glazer).
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DAIDONE, Maria - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Maria on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the age of 85.
Cherished by her sister Rosa Daidone.
Maria will be incredibly missed by her nephews Concetto DiBella, Sam Tomarchio and niece Rose Atkinson.
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FRETZ, Marjorie (Edna) - With profound sadness, on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Lakeridge Health (Oshawa), Marjorie (nee Petty) passed peacefully at age 91.
Marjorie (pre-deceased) by husband Orval, loving mother of Glen (Linda), Karen (Bob), and (pre-deceased) Susan (Larry).
Loving Grandmother to Stewart Hunt (Pauline), Rachael Thompson (Jeremy), Russell Cogar (Lauren), Ryan Cogar (Stephanie).
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O'CONNELL, Beverley Hazel (Mitchell) - Passed away peacefully, with the love of her family in her heart on May 16, 2020, at the age of 78.
Loving Wife of the late Ross O’Connell.
Beloved Mother of Lauren Gibson (Ron), Dale O’Connell (Jorge) and the Late Mark O’Connell.
Caring Grandmother of Emily, Meghan, Olivia, Jordyn, Kyle, and Sydney.
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EDISON, Michael John - Surrounded by his family, covered with loving hugs and kisses, following a brief but valiant and courageous battle with an unbeatable foe. Michael died peacefully at his home on May 16, 2020 with his beloved wife and highschool sweethart at his side, Johanne, Woodville, Ontario.
Loving father of Rachel and her husband Dan Mark of Kirkfield and Justine (David MacInnis) of Cannington, Ontario. Cherished ‘Poppa’ of Gabriel and Samuel.
Dear son-in-law of Bud and Anita Wilson of Priceville, Ontario, and brother-in-law of Colleen Wilson of Queensville, Ontario. Private.
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MELAMED, Leonard 'Lenn' David - After 92 years, on the morning of Saturday, May 16, 2020 Lenn passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital.
He was the son of Bennie and Tovah Melamed, was predeceased by his sister Layah Matlofsky and is survived by his sister Bella Melamed.
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GRILLO, Angela - April 21, 1927 to May 16, 2020. Angela passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Beloved wife of 65 years to Giorgio Grillo.
Loving mother to Salvatore and daughter-in-law Laya Grillo.
Devoted Nonna to Karissa (Manu), Giorgio and Christian.
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INGROUVILLE, Daniel Joseph 'Buddy'- WWII Veteran Black Watch Regiment - May 8, 1925 - May 16, 2020 - Our hero passed away at home surrounded by his loving family to join the angels in heaven waiting for him at the age of 95.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothy and survived by his loving wife Nancy.
Cherished father of his daughter Cindy and Miguel Cysneiros, and son Danny and Janie Ingrouville.
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MACKEY, Mitchell Garfield - On May 16, 2020 at the age of 78.
Beloved husband to Diane (Quigg) for over 52 years.
Loving father to Kate Quasdorf and her husband Ingo, and Heather Mackey-Raymond and her husband Andy.
Adoring grandfather to Robert, Kurtis, Jakob, Hadley & Mitchell.
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GUITTARD, Elizabeth Alice - Betty Guittard, formerly of Scarborough and then Elmira, passed away on May 16, 2020, in her 99th year.
Betty was healthy, active and independent until the very end.
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LEACH, Elizabeth 'Betty' (nee Wishart) - (1921 - 2020) - (Retired employee of The Bay) - At Lakeshore Lodge in Toronto on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Betty, beloved wife of the late Walter and dear mother of John (Janet) and Margaret (late John Greco).
Loving grandmother of Michael and Jennifer Leach (Gord Murdoch), Mark (Josie), Alicia Greco and great grandmother of Elliott and Thomas Murdoch.
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BIJLOO-MAAN, Elsje (Els) - Elsje (Els) Bijloo Maan, age 93, passed from this life to the next on May 16, 2020 at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener with one of her children by her side and Dad and others present virtually.
Born to parents Abraham and Elsje Bijloo on February 15, 1927 in Schiedam, Netherlands, Mom was the youngest of 9 children. She married Antoon Maan in May 1954 and they immigrated to Kingston, Ontario, Canada, later that same year. After more than 50 years in Kingston, Mom and Dad moved in 2007 to Holland Christian Homes in Brampton.
After enduring weeks of loneliness caused by physical isolation precautions against Covid-19, Mom came to live with one of her children in Kitchener. It was in Kitchener 4 weeks later, while the tulips were blooming, that she had a massive stroke that ended her life on earth.
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FRASER, Douglas MacLean - Passed away peacefully at home in Bradford, Ontario on May 16, 2020 two days after celebrating his 89th birthday.
Doug was born in New Glasgow, NS in 1931 to Milton and Augusta (Messenger) Fraser, and was the eldest in the family of four boys. Milton was a minister with the United Church and the family grew up all over the Maritimes. They were in Halifax in time for Doug to attend Dalhousie University for a masters degree in physics.
And while all Canadians enjoy talking about the weather, Doug took it to a professional level and earned a masters degree in meteorology from the University of Toronto in 1959. He then worked as a meteorologist for Environment Canada for the rest of his career until retirement in 1991.
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GRIGORAKOS, Polly - (February 2, 1938 - May 16, 2020) -
Before anything else, Polly Grigorakos was a caring sister, a loyal friend, a devoted wife, loving mother and a adoring grandmother. Her selfishness and passion to please those all around her never went unnoticed. Friends and family gravitated to her positivity, humour, and great enthusiasm.
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ADAMO, Vito - On May 16, 2020 at North York General Hospital, Vito died peacefully at the age of 93 years knowing that he was loved by his family.
Born April 11, 1927 in Vita Trapani, Sicily. Vito courageously arrived in Canada with his brothers (Pino and Baldo) in 1959, in hopes of creating a better life.
Vito, after continuously working as a cabinet maker decided to return to Italy and marry the love of his life. After returning with a new bride and baby on the way, he continued his carpentry work.
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REDDY, Reverend Father Robert (Bob) - Passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Barrie, on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Father Bob Reddy beloved son of the late James and Iris Reddy.
Devoted brother of Jim (Marilyn) Reddy, Charlie (Carmel) Reddy, the late Andy Reddy, Bill (Fran) Reddy, Dave (Dorota) Reddy, Margaret (Jim) Nigh, Joe (Kelly) Reddy, Ruth (Mark) Coleman, Ann Marie (Réne) Vande Burgt and Barry (Jan) Reddy.
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CHABANOV, Vitaliy - With profound sadness and heavy hearts we must announce the sudden passing on Saturday, May 16, 2020 of Vitaliy, our loving, caring, ambitious, courageous man with the purest heart and a deep passion for the marines.
He leaves behind his daughter, sister, wife, nephew, best friend.
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BARNES, Howard Wilson "Bill" - November 9, 1929 - May 16, 2020
Passed away peacefully at his residence, at the age of 90, with his daughter holding his hand.
Originally from Montreal, Bill would spend a few years in Vancouver, then move to Willowdale where he would reside for 40 years.
He was an avid skier, sailor and car enthusiast and worked as a life insurance broker before retiring to Bobcaygeon to live a quieter life. Bill enjoyed the people and the town very much.
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RIDLEY, Denise Lynn - June 5, 1964 – May 16, 2020 - It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Denise who passed away on May 16, 2020 at the age of 55 following a four year battle with cancer.
Denise was predeceased by her beloved mother Elizabeth (Betty) Ridley (nee Trachtulec).
She leaves behind her partner of fourteen years, Lynda Micallef, her father John (Annie), her brother Larry (Ruth), her sister Charlene (Linda), her brother Stephen, her sister Kim (Darin) and all her loving nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, cousins and their extended families as well as a host of long-time friends.
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JERABEK, Jiri 'George' - April 8, 1923 – May 16, 2020 - Jiri died at home peacefully in his 97 year.
He is survived by his fiance Hana Kotkova and her son Martin Kotek and his children Nora Rogers and husband David, Richard, and Dyda, his grandson Brett (Rogers) and his wife Julie and great grandchildren Sydney Rogers, Ryleigh Kee, Mitchell Rogers and Morgan Rogers.
He is predeceased by his wife Daruska (Dada Munzar).
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