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HEMREND, Maxine Frances (nee GOODMAN) - Peacefully, from Alzheimer's on May 18, 2023, at Sunnybrook Palliative Care, at age 84.
She is survived by her son, Paul Hemrend; and niece, Julie Lofthouse (née Goodman).
Predeceased by her parents, William and Kathleen Goodman (née Butler); her brother, Mark Goodman; and ex-husband, Dr. Bernard Hemrend.
She was a documentary filmmaker at University of Toronto's Media Centre, a wholesaler for Gordon Fraser Giftware, and a professional organizer.
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MAGEE, Ronald "Ron" Bryan - It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ron Magee on May 18, 2023.
He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Cheryl; siblings, Carol (Paul), Barbara (Gord) and Janice; nephews, Joshua and Joel; and brother-in-law, Brian.
He was a man of faith and integrity, was very kind and considerate, and was loved by all.
He will be fondly remembered for his friendship, loyalty, quick wit and business sense.
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MADDEN, Terrance "Terry" Douglas -
March 21, 1947 - May 17, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving and proud father, Pop, husband, brother and son, Terrance "Terry" Madden, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
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BRATHWAITE, Edward Oscar -
1940 - 2023
Edward Oscar Brathwaite, father, educator, world-traveller, was born in 1940 in Penny Hole (now called Gemswick), in St. Philip, Barbados.
A proud student of St. Martin's Boys School, he went on to apprentice in the carpentry trade as a youth, before immigrating to England.
In the mid-60s he arrived in Toronto, Canada, where he studied architectural technology at Ryerson Polytechnic.
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ANSELL, Jessie Iley (nee MILLS) - At the age of 90, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Jessie passed away peacefully in her sleep, following a valiant struggle at Kipling Acres Long Term Care.
Beloved wife and best friend for 58 years of the late George Ansell.
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LOCKWOOD, Jean - Peacefully at the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
Jean, dearly beloved wife of the late John Lockwood.
Beloved mother of Raymond and Debbie Lockwood, Bob and Donna Lockwood and the late Carol Nykilchuk and her husband Tim Nykilchuk.
Loving baba of Erica (Travis) McKeag, Allison (Shane) Baumhour, Alyssa (Fallon) Merkowski, Kelly Nykilchuk, Kristy Nykilchuk and the late Matthew Lockwood.
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MANCUSO, Evelyn Viola (nee NELSON) - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Evelyn Viola Mancuso (née Nelson), in her 98th year.
Wife of the late Albert Mancuso.
Mother of Valentino (Mary), Samuel (Virginia), Karen (Rod), Leo and Rosanna (Mark); grandmother to Christopher, Emily, Matthew, Kristy, Aaron, Paul, Julie, Joseph, Michael, Lianna and Amanda; and great-grandmother to Teresa Rose, Liam and Marley. Evelyn was born in Bergland, Ontario.
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RAMSAY, Harold "Harry" N. -
May 17, 1926 - May 16, 2023
Harry Ramsay passed away peacefully, the day before his 97th birthday in Toronto.
He was a loving husband to the late Patricia "Pat" Ramsay for 65 years. Dear father to Joan (Chris), Louise (Dave), Grant (Tim) and Christine (Scott); proud grandfather to Andrew and James; and uncle to Anne, Sharon, Anne, Joy, Janet and Paul. He is sadly missed by extended family members in Canada and UK.
He was born in Grand Forks, BC, and raised in Vancouver.
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BOTNICK, Suse - On Monday, May 15, 2023 at home.
Suse Botnick, beloved wife of Harold; dear sister of Ruth Witzemann and Ushi Schmidt; and sister-in-law of Arliene Botnick and Margaret Botnick.
Suse will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
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EINSTEIN, Samantha - Award-winning, Toronto actor and musician, Samantha Gail Weinstein, 28, died peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on May 14, 2023, at 11:25 a.m. in the Princess Margaret Hospital.
She will be missed the most by her sister, Sabrina Weinstein; her husband, Michael Knutson; best friend, Steph Lamers; aunt, Bev Tindall; her parents, David and Jojo Weinstein; and last but not least, the family's Russian Blue, Ziggy.
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DART, Geraldine "Geri" Hilda (nee CARDIFF) - Peacefully, on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with dementia.
She was predeceased by her cherished husband, Larry, whom she was married to for 41 years.
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CHIRINIAN, Vergine - Vergine Chirinian passed away on May 11, 2023, in Toronto, just shy of her 104th birthday, surrounded by her immediate family.
Vergine was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey.
She was one of a handful of females to become a physician in Turkey.
After her marriage to Hagop Shirinian, she went on to live, practice medicine and raise a family in Beirut, Lebanon.
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HEWSTON, Linda Mae (nee McGLONE) -
August 31, 1942 - May 11, 2023
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Linda Mae Hewston (McGlone) on May 11, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, in her 81st year.
Loving, beloved wife of Kirk for 61 years; and loving mother to David (Barbara), Michael (Louise), and Karen.
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STADNIK, Ruth Lina Magdalina (nee GESSNER) - Ruth passed peacefully and joyfully, on May 11, 2023, with family by her side.
She was born in Werdau, Germany, on October 7, 1921, and came to Canada on March 13, 1949.
She travelled the world, gave of herself and attributes her long life to the ability to forgive others.
Ruth outlived all of her siblings, her husband and daughter-in-law.
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VASILEFF, Sophie -
October 10, 1924 – May 10, 2023
It is with the greatest of sadness that the family of Sophie Vasileff announces her passing, in her 99th year.
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NISHIMURA, Raymond Dan -
August 17, 1962 – May 10, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Raymond.
After a brief illness, Raymond passed away peacefully, at Hospice Vaughan.
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SHANLY, Margaret Anne (nee HALLORAN) - Margaret Anne Shanly passed away gently, on May 10, 2023, at the age of 72, surrounded by her family, after a very brief but determined battle with cancer.
Marg to her many friends, and Margie to her family, she was born in Hamilton, but spent most of her life in Toronto.
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ABBOTT, Wilfrid Ross - Ross Abbott is dead (that is what our Ange wanted us to say).
He died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Lindsay, at the age of 89, three months shy of his 90th birthday.
Ross was the beloved husband of Karen Abbott (née Tuckey). He was the much-loved father of Kirsten Abbott-West (Mike), Ken Abbott (Dawn Scott) and Keely Abbott (Neil MacKinnon). He was born in Toronto to parents, Wilf Abbott and Olive Legrow.
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CRONE, Harvey - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Harvey Crone, in his 95th year.
He is mourned by his wife, Doreen; daughter, Jan; son, Paul (Elaine Walker); grandchildren, Katherine, Brenna, Jack and Nicole.
Harvey was an intelligent, determined and creative man with a great sense of humour who lived an independent and fulfilling life.
His passions included fishing and woodworking.
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FOX, Wynne - It is with great sadness but grateful hearts for a wonderful life that we share the passing of our mom, Wynne (Winnifred) Fox, on May 9, 2023, in her 98th year.
Wynne was a strong, amazing woman. A wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, she leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that touched so many lives.
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DUFFY, Violet Agnes (nee PALMER) - Our devoted mother, Vi, died in Toronto on May 9, 2023, in her 92nd year after suffering the indignity of a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's.
Born in Cabbagetown to Nan (Davidson) and Bob Palmer from Northern Ireland.
Loving mother of Nancy Duffy (Alex Sutton) and Robert Duffy (Olga Ramirez).
Lovingly remembered by sister-in-law, Lorna (Duffy) Raney (late Maurice), and nephew, Greg Evans (Julie Young).
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SOMMERVILLE, Linda -
January 5, 1948 - May 8, 2023
Linda died peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home in Toronto, after five years of compassionate care from staff at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
Born in Toronto to Muriel and Nelson 'Mac' Seccombe, with three siblings, John, Pat and David, whose fun-loving support she cherished through life.
Linda instilled a sense of fun in her three children, Andrew, Jordan and Linsey.
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LYNCH, Shirley Arlene (nee KILLORAN) -
December 1, 1926 - May 8, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley, at Lakeridge - Oshawa Hospital.
She has joined her beloved husband Larry, of over 70 years (deceased 2018).
Mourning her passing are her devoted daughters, Susan Trudeau (Jim) and Colleen Mackenzie (Steve).
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BROWN, Carmen Ernest -
1937 - 2023
Carmen passed away at Etobicoke General Hospital in Toronto on May 8, after many years of struggling with both Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia.
Born in Melfort, Saskatchewan to the late Ernest & Phoebe Brown, he was predeceased by half-brother, Harold Williams and sister, Grace Hamblin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Janice; sons, Kirk (Donna) and Kevin (Keira); and granddaughters, Dayna and Gillian.
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CERNIK, Diana Elizabeth (nee CLARK) - Diana died peacefully, on May 8, 2023, in Toronto, at 75 years of age.
Mosie was a beautiful and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend.
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GAUTHIER, Joseph Ernest Denis -
February 2, 1961 - May 8, 2023
Denis Gauthier passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 62.
Denis is survived by his beloved life partner, Natalie Johnstone; his stepdaughter, Anthea Johnstone; along with his cherished siblings, Don (Annette), Diane Craig (Bruce), Robert (Josee) and Giselle.
He was predeceased by his parents, Aurel Gauthier (July 2007) and Anita Gauthier (November 2012).
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