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JOSTIAK, Cora Foote - Daughter of William Poole and Charlotte Matthews (Keeping).
Born in Grand Bank, Newfoundland.
Passed away surrounded by family, at Humber River Hospital, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, in her 92nd year.
Predeceased by her husband, Joseph.
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WILSON, Anna Elizabeth - Our beloved Anna Elizabeth Wilson, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, during the early hours of November 29, 2022.
Anna was a great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, and wife during her wonderful 100 years of life.
She was faithful, gentle, loving, and kind. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Sherron Perry (John), Patricia Ainslie (Charles), and the Rev. Dr. Paul Wilson (Deanna); grandchildren: Chris (Jen), Allison (Àlvaro), Niki (Aaron), Kim (Mike), Adam and Jeff (Blythe); and her 10 great-grandchildren.
Anna was predeceased in 2002, by her loving husband of 57 years, the Rev. Donald Clifford Wilson, who retired from Central United Church in Windsor, ON, in 1983.
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GILBERT, Elizabeth Ann - February 7, 1928 - November 28, 2022
A Lifetime of Laughter and Love Our beloved mom, Elizabeth Ann Gilbert (Betty), passed away peacefully, at Trillium Hospital, Monday, November 28, 2022, in her 94th year.
Mom was a devoted wife to Ralph Gilbert; and loving mother to: Debbie (Kent), Glen (Elizabeth) and Brent (Vicki).
Proud grandmother to Matthew, Laura, Cole, Clare, Tyler and Bailey. She was a great-grandmother to Tyenna, Lauralie and Tatiana.
Mom and dad worked tirelessly together to establish a Canadian Tire store in Sydney, NS, and another in Mississauga.
Mom always had a positive spirit and would always answer "not too bad", when asked how she was doing, even though in her later years, Parkinson's had changed her life.
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LIPSON-KORN, Sheri - On Sunday, November 27, 2022, we lost our beloved Sheri. Sheri Lipson-Korn died peacefully in her sleep, after a mercifully short battle with lung cancer.
Sheri was small, but fierce and mighty, and lived with passion for everyone and everything that she loved.
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DE FREITAS, Blanche - July 12, 1923 - Mombasa, Kenya - November 27, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Blanche de Freitas died peacefully, at Providence Care Centre.
She was born in Mombasa, Kenya, the second of five children of Salustiano and Laura de Freitas.
She is survived by her sister, Greta de Souza (Cedric) of Calgary; her sister-in-law, Ilda de Freitas; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; and siblings, Pina Cardoso, Carmen Mascarenhas and Joviano de Freitas.
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TODOROFF, Eileen Mary Hilton - Eileen passed peacefully, on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the age of 92.
Predeceased by her husband, Todor.
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FAGAN, Anthony Francis - May 22, 1930 - November 26, 2022
With great sadness, we announce that Anthony Fagan, 92, passed away on November 26, 2022, at the Cedarvale Nursing Home in Toronto after several months of acute illness.
Anthony was born in Merseyside, England, in 1930, served in the British Merchant Navy, then moved to Toronto, Canada, in the 1950s.
He was retired from Ontario's Ministry of Tourism, where he enjoyed a long and interesting career.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alison Wall; daughter, Margaret McKenzie (née Fagan) of Kelowna, BC; daughter, Susan Fagan of Santa Rosa, California; grandson, Robert Fuhrman of Vancouver, BC; and great-grandson, Jacob Fuhrman.
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WIWCHAR, Victor Stephen - Died suddenly on Saturday, November 26, 2022, in his 63rd year.
Devoted father of Zachary; husband of Marni Hill; brother of Katherine Hansen, Irene (Douglas) Power, Helen (Bruce) Reynolds, and Victoria (Mark) Taylor.
Loving Uncle of Christy (Michael) Cross; Casey, Jocelyn, Adrien and Nicholas Reynolds; Evan and Ryan Taylor; Joe (Libby) Hill; Patricia (Jordan) Twinney; Hayley Bredt; John Lee Hill; and great-uncle to Mackenzie and Victoria Cross; Oscar Reynolds; Ty and Jordan Hill.
After graduating from the University of Toronto, Vic entered the insurance industry where he worked for over 30 years.
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GALLEY, Albert - It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our father, Albert James Frederick Galley.
On Saturday, November 26, 2022, after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Yvonne; and survived by his four children, Michael, Cindy, Tina and Yvonne.
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CLAPPISON, Donald (Don) Andrew - Age 96, passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital on Saturday, November 26, 2022.
He is survived by his brother, Robert (Bob) Clappison of Toronto, and his extended family.
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DOTTERILL, Christopher - On Saturday, November 26th, Chris Dotterill passed away peacefully at the age of 81, after a long and determined fight with the effects from Parkinson's.
Chris was a well-known and respected land surveyor, a kind person and companion who will be missed by Samantha Beaupre his spouse for over 30 years.
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McAFEE, George Weldon - Passed away in Toronto, on November 26, 2022, at the age of 97.
Predeceased by his wife, Rachael, George was the beloved father of Ian, of Gabriola Island and Leslie (Greg Cooper).
Grandfather to Garett Cooper.
Born in Prince Rupert, BC, George came east when he joined the CBC in the 1950s.
Starting out in the accounting department, he eventually found his niche as a unit manager in the Arts and Science department.
His years working on The Nature of Things gave him an opportunity to see much of the world, including the Galapagos Islands, at a time when they were relatively untouched.
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CLARKE, Ronald Allen - In Toronto, on Saturday, November 26, 2022.
Born February 14, 1949 - a Valentine. Aged 73.
Predeceased by his parents, Ralph William (2000) and Grace Lorraine Clarke (nee Morrison) (2009); and his pet, Pasha (2022).
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JANISSE, Laurence David - December 2, 1942 to November 26, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laurence "Larry" David Janisse, who is now at peace, after a long battle with MS.
He was the beloved husband of Alice; the caring father of Marcel (Kira), Matthew (Joanna) and Aimee (Mark); and was truly fortunate to see 6 grandchildren come into his life.
Larry is also survived by three of his four siblings: Helen, Antoinette, and Lucy.
Predeceased is his brother, Edgar, who is not to be forgotten.
Larry's kind and warm personality, quick humour and wisdom will be truly missed.
His family would like to express extreme gratitude for all the support and well wishes.
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NEVILLE, Edward Michael - Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, at home in Toronto, on November 26, 2022 (age 74).
Son of the late Margaret and James J. Neville.
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EZER, Judith - On November 25, 2022, Judi Ezer passed away, surrounded by loved ones.
Beloved mother to Tammy Ezer, confidante to Karen Brandes, Nancy Ezer and Bunny Ezer, dear aunt to many - both born and found - and cherished friend to anyone lucky enough to come into her orbit.
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WOOLRICH, Ena (nee GHOSH) - Born May 3, 1936, beloved mother of William; mother-in-law of Irmina; and grandmother of Asha and Finnegan, passed away on November 25, 2022, at Humber River Hospital in Toronto.
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ROBERTSON, Jordon Barclay - September 23, 1977 - November 25, 2022
It is with broken hearts and great sadness that the family is announcing the sudden passing of Jordon Robertson, in his 45th year, following a courageous battle with pneumonia and COVID.
Jordon was born and raised in Etobicoke, attending Richview Collegiate and Humber College.
He enjoyed a career first in hospitality at the Hyatt Hotel, then transitioning to real estate with Keller Williams.
This suited Jordon's insatiable desire to explore city neighbourhoods and to interact with a wide and ever-changing cross-section of people.
Jordon's passions included sports, cycling distant trails along the waterfront and beyond, jogging through local parks and far-flung city streets, enthusiastically working out at the gym and golf games with friends.
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MAIR, Alexander C.M., - September 29, 1940 - November 25, 2022
Al passed away peacefully, at the age of 82, at Sunnybrook Hospital surrounded by loved ones after a recent cancer diagnosis.
The son of the late Donald Mair and Florence Lillian May Brobyn, he was predeceased by half-sisters, Marion LeBlanc and Jean Cowen.
He is survived by his son, Sebastian, his wife, Miho and their daughter Sophie; daughter, Jennifer; his partner, Guiling Han and her daughter Rachel; his sister, Lillian Richards; his former wife, Virginia Mair; and several cousins, nieces and nephews, including William Moore and Cathie LeBlanc.
Coming of age in his beloved Toronto during the birth of rock 'n' roll led Al to an illustrious career in the music industry, from working at record stores and local dances, to becoming the business manager for Gordon Lightfoot, and to the founding of Attic Records in 1974 with Tom Williams, which became the most successful independent record company in Canadian history.
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SQUIRES, Stanley Keith - 1928 - 2022 Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Keith fought a long battle with dementia.
He was born in East York and was the youngest of three siblings; sister, Alice Godley; and brother, Douglas Squires, both of whom predeceased him.
Keith dedicated his life to growing perennial plants (about 5 to 6 thousand different species and varieties).
He owned and operated Country Squires Garden for 74 years.
He was also a member of the Canadian Old Time Square Dance Callers Association for over 70 years.
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PARKES, Margaret 1933 - 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Margaret Parkes, on November 24, 2022, at the age of 89.
Beloved wife of the late George Rakobowchuk, she will be deeply missed by her nieces and nephews in England, many relatives and friends.
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MAXWADE, June - Peacefully, on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Toronto Grace Hospital, at the age of 88.
Loving mother to Susan and Karen. Devoted grandmother to Hollis, and Bryanna (Nicole); and great-grandmother to Holland and Tatum.
Special thanks to the Palliative Care team at Toronto Grace Hospital for their dedicated care.
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TALBOT, Gwynneth Mary - 1924 - 2022 Passed away peacefully, on November 24, 2022.
Beloved mother of Lori (Hugo), Ian (Francois) and Kathy (1973). Wife of 51 years to Donald (1998).
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GUEST, Eleanor Ruth - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor Ruth Guest.
"Miss Eli" was the beloved wife of William Guest "Bill" for 66 years.
Devoted mother of Nancy (Gary), Linda (Brian) and Janet (Brett).
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STEWART, Marie - Surrounded by her loving family, Marie passed away in her 80th year at Sunnybrook Hospital on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
Loving mother to Sandra Power, and proud grandmother to Michael and James Power.
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TURNER, Stephen Gilbert "Gib" - 1951 – 2022 Gib was born in Hamilton, Ontario, on Tuesday, August 14, 1951, and passed away at Bridgepoint Palliative Care Hospital in Toronto, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, following a recent diagnosis of cancer.
He is the beloved son of the late William E. Turner and Dolly E. Turner (Saxby), and is survived by his siblings, Beverley A. Newburg of Toronto, M. Christine Dickinson of South Carolina, and Thomas S. Turner of Toronto.
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