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GORDON, Deborah Marie - September 4, 1957 - December 5, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Marie Gordon on December 5, 2019, at Hospice Wellington in Guelph.
Loving wife of 42 years to her best friend Glen, proud mother of Derek (Leighton) and Kyle (Kiera).
Adoring grandmother of Mckenna and Brynn.
Debby will be deeply missed by her mother Luba Pihan, her sister Denise Vasey (Scott) and nephew Curtis Vasey.
Debby was predeceased by her father Norman Pihan (2019) and her sister Donna Pihan (2011).
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PARR, John Edward - Peacefully at the Hamilton General Hospital on Thursday, December 5, 2019, John Parr at the age of 80 years.
Beloved husband of Ruth Parr (nee Caton). Loving father of Scott Parr (Tina). Cherished Papa to Caton Lynn.
Dear brother of Linda Black Hancock (Barry). John will be sadly missed by Aunt Winnie and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Fondly remembered by Jake (Karen) and Ivon Pechnick (Fran).
John retired from Dofasco with many years of service as the Superintendent of the Foundry.
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BAZSO, Andrew William - Passed away in Brampton on Thursday, December 5th, 2019, at the age of 81.
Predeceased by his wife Barbara. Loving father to Gary, Kenneth and his wife Stacy, and to Richard.
Cherished grandpa to Laura, Tracey, David, Isabella, Alexander and Kendra, and great grandpa to Savannah and Frankie. He is survived by his brother Alec and his wife Janet.
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WATSON, Doretta Marjorie (Carson) - Peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Village of Humber Heights, 3 weeks after celebrating her 96th birthday.
Wife of the late Bob (1989), dear Mother of Peter (Sharon), Ian (Jane) and Julie (Greg).
Loving and doting Grandma to Andrew, Sarah, the late Thomas, Kelly, Tyler and Melissa.
The last of her generation, she is predeceased by her sisters Jean and Betty, her brother Bob and her 5 “Puddy” cousins.
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GREENAN, Diane - It is with great pain and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Diane, dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend on Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on August 29, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Mary (Flood) Greenan.
Leaving to cherish the fond and precious memories are her two children Donna (Dean) Ajdinovic, Joe, grandchildren Shineatia, Taneisha, Isiah and her precious J.J. Boy who will miss playing cards and reading special stories to his Nanny.
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HUMENIUK, Steve - On December 5, 2019, at age 70, Steve passed away from complications of cancer.
He will be missed by his wife Carolyn, brother Zenon (Chrystia) Humeniuk, mother-in-law Geertje Horstman, brother-in-law Mark (Barbara) Horstman, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Steve was a long-time employee of the City of Toronto Finance Department. He retired young and enjoyed many years of retirement.
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CAIRNS, Venetia Doreen - Venetia peacefully passed away at West Oak Village, Oakville on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in her 99th year.
Beloved wife of the late Norman Cairns. Loving mother of late Melvyn (Janene), Donald (Bridget), Patricia (Monty) Govender and Deborah (Gary) Leo.
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PROULX, Normand Robert - At Guelph General Hospital on December 5, 2019, at the age of 71.
Beloved husband of Jocelyn for almost 40 years.
Wonderful father of Meghann (Allen) and Alex (Maggie).
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HENDERSON, Shirley Diane (Stott) - Diane died peacefully on December 5, 2019 in Sunnybrook Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Stanley and brother Jim.
Survived by daughter Kate and sister Beverly.
Diane was for many years the Chief Librarian of the Faculty of Library and Information Science Library at the University of Toronto.
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RICHARDSON, Thomas Arthur George - Of Toronto, Ontario, age 74, of passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Tom was born in London, Ontario on September 1, 1945.
He was married to Janet Anne Gordon on July 20, 1968. They were married for 51 years.
Father to Robbie and Laura.
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WALCOTT, Gail Ann Marie - Gail passed peacefully in the embrace of Hill House Hospice, at the age of 67, surrounded by her loving family, on December 5, 2019.
Caring and devoted mother to Eddison Lyndon, Ian Lester and Angeline Lorraine (Mario).
Proud and devoted grandma to Joseph, Jordan, Eddison, Richard, Raysean, Rayelle and Rhianna and great-grandma to Marcus and Preston. Adored sister to Jean, Suzanne, Monica, Glen, the late Roger, Dale, Ingrid and Cheryl.
Gail will be dearly missed in the hearts of many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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ABERNETHY, James William - September 22, 1958 - December 5, 2019
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of James (Jim) William Abernethy, after a hard-fought battle with Lymphoma.
He passed peacefully and surrounded by family.
Jim was loving husband to Cathie; proud father to Jillian, Nicole and Sydney; brother to Janice and Rob (Cynthia); son of Bill and Sue Abernethy; uncle to Madison and Justin Abernethy and James and Alec Baxter; brother-in-law to John and Paul Baxter (Alice Chin); and son-in-law to Virginia Baxter and the late James Baxter.
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BALL, Arthur Robert - April 20, 1925 – December 5, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of our cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Arthur.
He was the beloved husband of Joan (Burgess) for seventy wonderful years.
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HOILETT, Vashti - It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Vashti (Vash), at home, in Oakville, Ontario, on Thursday, December 5, 2019, in her 91st year.
Cherished sister of Carl (Judy), Viva and Keith; and aunt to Philip (Liz Baker) and Sarinda (Philippe Guibert): predeceased by her parents, Philip Adolphus and Clara Emily Hoilett (nee Davis) and her sister, Dorrette.
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TAYLOR, Robert F., C.D., - Robert, (known to friends as Bob) passed away on December 5, 2019 at the Sunnybrook Veterans' Centre, with his two children by his side.
Predeceased by his beloved wife of fifty-six years, Aletha Boyd.
Loving father of Jennifer (Paul) and Cameron (Lisa), grandfather of Luke Taylor (Kait) and Madeline and Thomas Stapleton.
Bob joined the 48th Highlanders in 1947 and served in the Regimental Pipes & Drums for a total of sixty-two years (including volunteer service) retiring with the rank of Warrant Officer.
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BROWN, Edward Earle - Edward Brown passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital on December 5, 2019.
Missed by his Belle Ewart family, Jeanette, Jamie, Cheryl and his Toronto family, Carol, John (Shobie), Mark, Pennie, Edward (Lidia) and Ethel.
Fondly remembered by fourteen grandchildren, very special great-granddaughter Olivia, sister-in-law Eva, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
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LEDSON, Sidney Albert James - April 16, 1925 – December 5, 2019
Sidney Ledson was an accomplished musician, artist, writer, and educator, best known for his books Teach Your Child to Read in 60 Days and Raising Brighter Children, and his eponymous private school.
A lifelong autodidact, his professional focus on early learning reflected his belief that teaching preschoolers to read increases their intelligence.
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NETTEN, Edward 'Ted' William - (October 17, 1930 – December 4, 2019) - It is with great sadness that the family of Edward (Ted) Netten shares the news of his passing on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019.
Ted sprang into life on October 17, 1930, in Curling, Newfoundland and remained a proud and passionate champion of that great land. He always delighted in a good Newfie joke and, although a natural introvert, would engage enthusiastically with any fellow Newfoundlander he came across.
Ted moved to St. Lambert, Quebec as a young boy and went on to develop a life-long interest in tennis, skiing, bridge and travel. He received a B. Comm. magna cum laude from McGill University in 1951. He obtained his C.A. designation in 1953, receiving the Governor-General’s gold medal for highest standing ever achieved in Canada. He was Managing Partner of Price Waterhouse Consulting, Canada from 1981 until his retirement.
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FLORES, Rigoberto - Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre on December 4, 2019 with his daughter Linda by his side.
Rigoberto will be sadly missed by his children Linda, Anna Cecilia and Mayra Jacqueline (Victor), as well as his grandchildren Brian, Arianna, Julia and Jacqueline.
Linda would like to thank her best friend Ivette for her support during this time.
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KIRSH, Jack - On Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his home.
Jack Kirsh beloved husband of Esther Kirsh.
Loving father and father-in-law of Wayne and Felice Kirsh, Kenny Kirsh and Faith Roebuck, and Paula Nash and Gerald Gerrard.
Dear brother of Gail Schwartz, and the late Calvin Kirsh.
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GOLDSTEIN, Bruce Levi - Suddenly at the age of 70, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Bruce Goldstein, beloved husband of Susan.
Loving father of Laura.
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HAM, Phyllis - Passed away peacefully at Burloak Long Term Care Centre, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the age of 105.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Wildrid John in 1976.
Loving mother of Lawrence "Larry" (Jean), Martin C. (deceased 2014), Wendy J., Catherine L. (deceased 1996) and Wilfrid John Jr. Cherished grandmother of David (Lia), Michael, Michelle, Jennifer, Marty, Kim, Jeff and Rihanna and great-grandmother to many.
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FAWEHINMI, Jimmy Daramola - Oluwafolajimi Daramola Fawehinmi, age 41, passed away on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 in Toronto General Hospital in Canada.
He was born June 18th, 1978 in Kano to Mr. Cosmos Olawanle Fawehinmi and Mrs. Abidemi Adijat Fawehinmi. He was born into a lovely family of 5 girls and 9 boys.
He went to Ijeoma Memorial Group School, Kano and Salau Abiola secondary school in Abeokuta, he later went to University of Ile-Ife for his degree.
He lived in Lagos for sometimes and later moved to Ibadan where he met his wife Mrs Adenike Fawehinmi and they got married. He is survived by a wife and three lovely children (Zara, Jotham and Kayla).
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BUTTINO, Angelina - (November 1, 1912 – December 4, 2019)
Angelina Buttino was born on November 1, 1912 in Campochiaro, Campobasso and passed away on December 4, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario.
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FENNELL, Sheila Marie - With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Sheila Marie Fennell, of Toronto on December 4, 2019.
Daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Troke) Fennell, formerly of Whitney Pier.
She was predeceased by sisters Leona MacDonald and Joyce Avent (Chris).
Her surviving siblings are sisters Constance Hope (New York), Mary McCloskey (Vermont), Margaret and Theresa Fennell (Toronto) and brothers Ron and Mike (Lorraine) of Nova Scotia and Tom (Tina) of Newfoundland.
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ROBINSON, Glenn Richard - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Glenn on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 at the age of 65 years.
Survived by his beloved wife Kim and son Johnathan.
Also survived by his loving mother Bernice and brother Dennis.
Glenn will be lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
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