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RAFFERTY, John Francis "Raff" - Peacefully passed away on December 17, 2019 at the age of 89 with his family by his side.
John is survived by his loving wife Judy of 55 years; daughters, Kimberley (Michael) Lalonde and Patricia (Richard) Lade, and will be remembered by his cherished grandchildren, Abigayle, Jacob, Tara and Kristin.
He is also survived by his siblings, Paddy (Sharon) Rafferty and Esther (Gary) McElwain.
John was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Esther Rafferty, as well as sister, Lorraine Rafferty.
In his younger years, John enjoyed spending his summers in Muskoka with friends and family. He was an avid reader and an accomplished artist.
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RIZZUTO, Cesare Antonio - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cesare, on December 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 84.
Beloved husband of 63 years to Elisa nee Giordano.
Caring and devoted father to Maria (Normand) and Paola (Tony).
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McLEOD, Lori - At the age of 60, died peacefully on December 17, 2019, with her sister and brother-in-law at her side.
Lori had put up a brave battle with cancer.
Predeceased parents were Shirley and John McLeod.
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PHILLIS, Jaidyn - It is with great sadness that the family of Jaidyn Nicole Phillis announces her tragic passing on Tuesday, December 17th, 2019.
Age 19 years.
Cherished daughter of Shari and Kelly. Adored sister and best friend of Breanne.
Loving granddaughter of Elsie and Harold Gardner, and the late Aubrey and Grace Phillis.
Jaidyn passed away together with her loving boyfriend Mukonda Chizelu.
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MENDONCA, Enioa Botelho - Passed away on December 17, 2019.
Enioa Botelho Mendonca was a mother of 9 children. She leaves this world to join her husband Manuel Mendonca and her two sons Mike and Antonio.
She is survived by her seven children; Fatima, Alice, Goretti, Ana, Ilda, John, Liberto and 21 Grandchildren with 19 Great Grandchildren, whom she adored and was always looking at the door to see if they would come by for a visit.
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IRWIN, Ilfra Katharine Ann - passed away on December 17, 2019 at Sunnybrook Heath Sciences Centre at the age of 90 surrounded by family.
Ilfra was predeceased by her beloved husband John and brother John Edmonds.
She is survived by her brother Brodie Edmonds (Jill).
Mother of Suzanne (Dave), Anthony (Jill), D’Arcy (Sabina), James (Yasmin), and Alan (Jennifer).
Very proud grandmother of Chris, Kim, Sean, Sara, Jack, Alyssa, Emma, Hannah, David, Liam and great grandson Curtis.
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BALFOUR, Agnes McKechnie (nee CROMBIE) - Passed away peacefully at King's Place, Midland, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at the age of 93.
Beloved wife of the late Andrew Balfour.
Dear mother of Patricia and her husband Bryant, David and his wife Janet.
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FERGUSON, John Douglas - Born June 26, 1943 Toronto, died December 17, 2019 – Moncton, New Brunswick.
Predeceased by his wife Janis in 2003 and his son Shawn in 2019.
John leaves behind his daughters Christine and Susan and his grandson Jake as well as his siblings – sister Pat, brothers Jim, Dan and Andy.
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CONNORS, Stephanie 'Steffie' Jean Margaret (nee Vallance) - (1946 - 2019) - Peacefully passed away surrounded by family on December 16, 2019 at Northumberland Hills Hospital.
Predeceased by her parents Hugh & Jean Vallance and by her loving husband Leo Connors. Beloved mother of Jason (Davina). Grandmother of Kaitlyn, Easton and Brooklyn.
Eldest sister of Frankie, Susie, Elaine and predeceased by Dick and Keith. Cherished aunt of Michael, Laura, Heather and Stephanie.
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McWHIRTER, Ann - Ann McWhirter, 88, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2019 at Toronto General Hospital.
She was the last of eight in her family of Cremers from Köln (Cologne), Germany.
She is survived by her daughter Micheline McWhirter, and her son Richard McWhirter and loving grandchildren Drew, Christopher and Sophia.
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ZAMBITO, Vincenzo - (November 29, 1934 - December 19, 2019) - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Vincenzo Zambito.
Beloved and adored husband of Stella (nee Papia). Loving and devoted father of Leonardo, Paola (Kevin), and Florenza (John). Proud Nonno of Ethan Alexander.
Predeceased by his parents, Leonardo and Paola and mother and father in law Giuseppe and Alfonsa.
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BOOTH, Lorraine June - (October 28, 1928 - December 16, 2019) -
Passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital on Monday December 16th, 2019 to be with her beloved husband "Bill".
Loving Mother to Doug (Debi), Kathy (Grant) and previously deceased Rob (Beth).
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BOJANC, Alojz - (September 12, 1937 - December 16, 2019) - Passed away peacefully at the age of 82 at Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga.
He is survived by his loving wife Mila, his step-son BJ, many family members in Slovenia, and his best friends John, Mary and Vinko.
Alojz was an accomplished accordion player and known for giving long-distance performances by telephone. He was incredibly hospitable and loved by all.
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MILLMAN, Carolyn - On Monday, December 16, 2019 at MacKenzie Health.
Beloved wife of Jeffrey.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Randie and Harris Newman, and Jonathan and Max Millman.
Dear sister of the late Sheila Duffy.
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DUTKIEWICZ, Mary Margaret (nee BUCHAN) - Died peacefully with her family beside her on Friday, December 13, 2019 in her 84th year.
Mary (Marysia) was the beloved wife of Zbigniew (Zeke) for over 53 years.
Mary was devoted to her family and loved family and friends unconditionally.
Mary was instrumental in supporting her husband's career around the world, and raising and nurturing her children, James and Christina (Krysia) Sisson.
Mary treasured family time, spending time on the farm with the sheep, Christina and her husband Perry, and on many adventures with James and his wife Lee-Ann.
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PROCOPIO, Dino Joseph - Passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 12, 2019, in his 49th year.
Loving husband of Nadia for 23 years, cherished father to Michael and Vanessa, beloved son to Mike and Luisa and a wonderful brother to Robert (Primela).
Dino was an adored uncle to Sebastian, Johnny, Jennifer, Anthony, Cheryl and brother-in-law to Frank. Dino will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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SZTARKMAN, Pola – On Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Valleyview Residence.
Pola Sztarkman, beloved wife of the late Kopel.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Ada and Jack Lewkowith, Hanan and Mira Shefa, Etti and Michael Sugar, and Zev and Rivka Sztarkman. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Chaim and Sara Nisenbaum, and the late Genia and Eliyahu Edelson.
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FIORDA, Maria – Born in Sessano del Molise on August 29, 1924. Died peacefully on December 16th, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Devoted and loving wife to Antonio (predeceased) for 56 years.
Dedicated mother to Joanne (Nino D’Aprile) and Josie (Tom Elia). Cherished nonna to Anthony and Veronica.
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BARKER, Ruth - It is with great sadness that our family announces the death of Ruth Barker in her 100th year.
She passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loved ones.
A talented musician, gourmet chef and generous friend, Ruth is predeceased by her husband, Everett.
She is lovingly remembered by her devoted daughter, Kimberley, and beloved granddaughters, Gillian, Candace and husband Shawn, and her great-granddaughters Isabelle and Evangeline.
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MORSILLO, Angela Morsillo - Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019, in her 88th year.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Rocco, of 67 years of marriage.
She leaves behind her loving children, Lorenzo (Nardina), Michelina (Vito), Giuseppe (Carol), and Teresa (Domenic).
Will be deeply missed by her ten grandchildren, Mary (George), Rocco (Tina), Leonard (Mary), Tony (Shauna), Angelo (Vanessa), Angela (Stephen), Andrew (Christina), Daniela (Kyle), Carmelo, and Michael.
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DAVIDSON, The Reverend Canon Ronald Ralph - Peacefully, on December 15, 2019 at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family.
Ron, the oldest son of Ralph and Blanche Davidson (predeceased), and older brother to Donald (predeceased) born in Nashwaaksis, New Brunswick.
Beloved husband of 64 years to the love of his life, Bonnie.
Loving and proud father to Suzanne (Rob), Heather (Glenn) and Bev (Tom).
Known as playful Buppie and forever remembered to his five grandchildren, Matthew (Meghan), Bethany (Vasek), Caitlin (PJ), Nikki (Kyle), Ainsley and Paige.
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MANCHISI, Franca Teresa - Peacefully in Toronto on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the age of 65.
Beloved wife of the late Antonio. Cherished mother of Dina and her husband Anthony, and Marcie. Loving Nonna of Elena, Violetta and Natalia Teresa.
Predeceased by her parents Luigi and Adele Tarantino and her brother John and sister Silvana.
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CULIG, Ivan - Peacefully in Toronto on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the age of 77.
Dearly beloved husband of Dinka. Loving father of Rob and his wife Josie, and Suzan and her husband Anto Vrdoljak.
Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Oriana, Ivanna, Natalie and Adriana.
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KUKURUDZA, Ladimir Walter - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ladimir Walter Kukurudza, aged 87, on December 16, 2019 in Toronto.
Walter was an inventor and entrepreneur in the electronics industry. He was also a Veteran in the Canadian Air Force. He was born on a farm in Manitoba to Ukrainian parents and has always enjoyed nature and animals. His favourite pastimes were reading, road trips and fishing.
Preceded in death by his parents Alexander and Annie Kukurudza, his eldest son Keith Kukurudza and his siblings – Joe, Barbara and Mary. Walter is survived by his grieving siblings – Lawrence, Ernie and Bill and his mourning sons Douglas (and wife Anne) Kukurudza and David Kukurudza.
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POLLOCK, Shirley - It is with deep regret but undying love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Shirley Pollock, peacefully and without discomfort, on December 16, 2019 (19 Kislev 5780).
Shirley was a simple woman whose passion in life was to do one thing exceedingly well - be a mother. In that, she was a great success. She was the most wonderful, supportive mother to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Miles and Jennifer Pollock, Barry and Sharon Pollock, and Joanne and Michael Vogler. She loved us equally and unequivocally.
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HONG, Hau - Passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday December 16, 2019 at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Ontario.
Beloved husband of Ta. Loving father of Lac, Cam (Shawn) and Vincent (Sabrina).
Caring grandfather of Kienan and Ethan. Hau will be missed greatly and fondly remembered by all his relatives and friends.
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