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EZENHOUSE, Leonard Morris - On Sunday, December 31, 2023, at North York General Hospital.
Beloved husband of Fern Lukofsky.
Loving father and father-in-law of Rhonda Dezenhouse, Pam and Glenn Davis, Shayne Dezenhouse and Grant Brown. Fondly remembered by his 1st wife, Sandra Dezenhouse.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of Miriam Waldman, Fern Dezenhouse and Ron Page, Barbara and the late Israel Dizenhuz, Annette and Julius Needleman.
Devoted zaidy of Alley and Billie, Andrew and Hilary, Joshua, Boomer, Jessy and Kyle, devoted great-grandfather of Sloane, Asher, and Kole. Will be missed by Elaine and Robbie Goldberg, Marla Lukofsky and Thyra Andrews, Suzanne and Gordon, Lisa and Gevi, Autumn, and River.
At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West, for service on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Beth Torah Section at Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva 15 Greystone Gate, Maple.
Memorial donations may be to Baycrest for Research for Dementia, www.baycrestfoundation.org.
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WELSH, Marjorie Isobel (nee POWER) -
June 30, 1930 – December 31, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Marjorie Welsh at the age of 93.
Marjorie was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Kenneth.
A loving mother of John and Lorraine (Steven). Best Mom Ever!
She was predeceased by her parents, Charlotte and Stephen Power and the youngest of eight children all predeceased, Jeffrey, Dorothy (Babe), Fred, Ken, Irene, Ernie and John.
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McLACHLAN, Richard 'Dick' -
July 31, 1931 December 31, 2023
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Richard 'Dick' McLachlan, a charismatic husband, father and grandfather.
Richard passed away, at age 92, on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2023, of heart failure at the Royal Victoria Hospital (The Glen) in Montreal. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Richard lived a rewarding and successful life.
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HALLIWELL, Margaret Jessie - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Halliwell, pianist, teacher, mentor, mother and loyal friend.
She died on December 31, 2023 with her loving husband, Don MacDonald by her side.
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PUODZIUNAS, Leonard - Passed away at home, in Toronto, on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the age of 64.
Cherished son of Inna and the late Victor.
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SCOTT, John Paul - Died peacefully on December 30, 2023, at age 74, after a brief illness and having fought Parkinson's disease as well as mental health and addiction challenges for 25 years.
Paul is survived by his children, Patrick, Louise and Alice; and his former partner, Wendy.
He will be remembered fondly by a number of close friends.
Born in Apsley, Ontario, to John and Doreen (née Edwards), and a graduate of York University, Paul spent his adult life in Toronto as a highly regarded civil servant.
Notably, he worked on the foundation of the Employment Equity Commission, and later oversaw Y2K preparations for the Government of Ontario.
While Paul's later years involved some struggles, his family remain incredibly grateful that he survived his afflictions to meet his daughter-in-law, Corrie; son-in-law, Charles; and his four grandchildren, Jack, Margaret, Declan and Maisie.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Those wishing to make a donation can contribute to The 519 Community Centre or the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research.
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BONGARD, David Strachan -
1930 - December 30, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing at age 93 of Strachan Bongard.
Strachan leaves to mourn his beloved wife and devoted partner of more than forty years, Sally (Birks); his children, Gaynor (Stefano), Sara Bongard (Roger), Anna (Bill) and their mother Sue; stepchildren, Sarah, Ashley (James Smith) and John (Lee Medeiros) Hennessy; his 11 grandchildren, James, Oliver, Edward, Lex, Tats, Alessandra, Eugenia, Olivia, Charlotte, Wills and Annabel; and 12 great-grandchildren.
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McGRATH, Anne Smith Munro - On December 30, 2023, Anne left the party.
She was always the first to arrive and the last to leave.
Over the past years, she saw many of her friends and family leave before her.
With 30 years in a wheelchair as a result of a stroke, at almost 97 she chose to keep dancing in her heart.
A few years earlier with only her right side operational she joined a gym-always hopeful and determined.
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BIESENTHAL, Donna Jean Biesenthal - Age 83, passed away peacefully, on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto.
Donna was predeceased by her parents, Erma and Gordon Biesenthal.
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ARNOT, Sandy Kathleen Curtis -
January 31, 1963 - December 29, 2023
Passed away at home due to lung cancer, never having smoked.
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NICHOLS, Craig Robert Nichols - Craig was born on December 5, 1959, to Doris and Bob Nichols, in Toronto, Ontario.
He passed away on December 29, 2023, after a very sudden decline in his health.
He was a hard worker starting as a paper boy for the Toronto Star. His most notable workplaces include Sam The Record Man, CKMS, BENT, UniLever and Metrolinx. He was also a director on the board for Equity Credit Union.
He sadly did not get to enjoy his retirement years.
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NISHIHAMA, Muriel Michiyo - It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Muriel Michiyo Nishihama, in her seventy-seventh year, on December 28, 2023.
She was the loved daughter of Takashi (predeceased) and Yaeko (predeceased) Nishihama and dear big sister to Cathy (predeceased) and Wayne.
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STELMACOVICH, Stephen - Peacefully, at Norfinch Care Community, on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the age of 93.
Dearly beloved husband of Olga Stelmacovich (née Nippalow).
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WILLIS, Lionel Francis - A true renaissance man Lionel F. Willis passed away peacefully, on December 28, 2023, at Toronto Western Hospital after a relatively short illness.
Born January 30, 1932, to Frank Willis and Margaret Shearer, an only child who grew up in Scarborough exploring the bluffs and nature, finishing High School early with honours and a scholarship to the University of Toronto.
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MARSHALL, Robert Henry Marshall - (known as Bob, Bobby, Uncle Bobby, Dad, Papa and GG) was the dearly beloved husband of the late Judy Marshall (nee Penniston); loving father to Brett (Ale), Jana (Dave), and Karey (Ward); cherished grandfather to Jaclyn (Sefan) and Mackenzie (Davis); adoring great-grandfather to Kelder; dear brother-in-law to Maxine and Jan; and loving uncle to Judy and Kim, Jonathan, Brian and Barry.
Bob died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
He is finally reunited with his beloved Judy.
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TANOUYE, Yoshie -
July 3, 1931 - December 27, 2023
Passed away at the Harold & Grace Baker Centre on December 27, 2023, at the age of 92.
Yoshie was the devoted and loving Auntie of Glenn, Michael, Linda, Diane Nasu, Kathleen Fujioka, Jonathan Shimizu, and Sandra Shimizu-Herr.
She was predeceased by her siblings, Harry, Chizuko, Shiz, and Sakae; as well as her parents, Eitaro and Echi.
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BURDETT, Ida Florence (nee PRIOR) - Passed away peacefully, in her bed in Kanata, Ontario, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 102 years.
She was born in Williamstown, New Brunswick, on August 5, 1921.
Ida was the daughter of Percy Prior and Beatrice Anderson; as well as the sister to Lee, Joyce, Blair and John, all deceased.
Ida was the beloved wife of Norman Burdett for 53 years, also deceased.
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LANTAIGNE, Gilles Marcel - Born on June 28, 1943, originally from the Beaches in Toronto and most recently, Cobourg, and passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Gil will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his great sense of humour, contagious laugh, positive disposition and a love of all things comedic.
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JURSA, Emil -
April 27, 1938 - December 27, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Emil Jursa.
After a short illness, Emil passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 85.
Beloved husband of Marilyn for 56 years.
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HASTINGS, Robert Barrett (Barry) -
December 2, 1944 - December 27, 2023
79 Years It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Barry Hastings, with his wife by his side, after a year of steadily declining health.
Loving husband to Mabel of 54 years, father to Rhys, father-in-law to Erin, grandfather to Hudson, and brother to Greg.
A proud Welshman, avid cyclist and Ironman Triathlete, Engineer by trade, with a passion for birdwatching and travel.
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SAUNDERS, Joyce "Jeri" (nee McDONALD) - After a lengthy battle with cancer, passed away surrounded by loved ones at Etobicoke General Hospital, Toronto, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at age 86.
Beloved wife of the late Ronald (Ron) Saunders.
Much loved mother of the late Kim Saunders, Michael (wife, Beverly Saunders), and Jill Saunders (late husband, Rupert Verge).
Loving grandma of Amy (husband, Mike Markidis), David Saunders, Kelly (husband, Dominic Cusati), Brittany Verge. Great-grandma to Scarlett and Reid (Markidis).
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FRAZER, Ruth Yvonne (nee PUGH) - Yvonne was born on July 8, 1934, in West end Toronto, Ontario.
She peacefully passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 89 in Mississauga, Ontario.
The most wonderful Mum and Grandmother, she was always ready to drive to any practice, game or concert. Yvonne and Lloyd were a pair, singing together, going to the movies, listening to music or waving goodbye from the front door.
She cherished her summers at Halls Lake, swimming with friends, naming every bird, flower and tree and listening to the water.
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LEE, Kelly James -
March 25, 1966 - December 26, 2023
With incredible heartbreak, we announce the sudden passing of Kelly James Lee.
Born in Alberta, Kelly moved to Toronto in 1989. In 1995, he met Mabel and they were inseparable from that day forward, marrying in 1999.
Kelly loved to make others laugh.
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HANCHER, Kenneth Franklin - Passed away at the Harold and Grace Baker Centre on December 26, 2023 at the age of 91.
Ken was the beloved husband of Jean Franklin Hancher (nee Wackley) for 43 happy years.
He served with the Ontario Provincial Police for 30 years before retiring in 1993.
During any available time his main project was building his dream retirement home in the midst of his Muskoka forest property.
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MILLER, Jack Eernest -
December 29, 1924 – December 25, 2023
(WW ll Veteran, retired employee Toronto Hydro)
It is with sadness and yet with gratitude that we announce Jack's peaceful passing at Sunnybrook Veteran's Centre on December 25, 2023.
Jack was just shy of his 99th birthday.
During WWII , he was with the 429 Leeming Yorkshire squadron in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Flying Officer.
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