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PREUDHOMME, Gordon - Passed away peacefully, at St. Joseph's hospital, Toronto, on December 18, 2023, in his 100th year.
Proud father of Denise, Anita, Desmond and Antoinette; and grandfather of Christopher, Roger, Giselle, Dominique, William, Aidan, Ava and Alana, he will be deeply missed.
Born on the island of Grenada on May 29, 1924, Gordon and his wife June, who died in 2018, lived a life of travel and adventure.
Gordon lived and worked in Grenada, Trinidad, Venezuela and Peru, before finally retiring to Toronto.
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PHILLIPS, John Patrick - Surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the age of 62, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
John was the beloved husband of Nelson Sab. Born on June 17, 1961, to his loving parents, William and Barbara Phillips.
They will dearly miss their son.
John will be fondly remembered by his siblings, nephews, nieces, chosen family, and all his family and friends.
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FUNSTON, Sherry - It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Sherry Elizabeth Funston, aged 77, on December 18, 2023, the beloved daughter of David and Marion Funston.
Sherry is survived by her sisters, Susan Funston and Jane (Funston) Gladwin; her nieces, Sherry Louise Funston-Miles and Deborah (Funston) Arnal; and nephews, David and Derick Funston.
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VIVEASH, Shirley Joan (née Peart, Butt) - Shirley passed away peacefully, in her home in Sidney, BC, on December 17, 2023, five weeks shy of her 97th birthday.
She was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, on January 24, 1927, to Roy and Ruby Peart.
Shirley was the second child born to the Peart family that day with twin sister, Pat, having arrived minutes earlier.
Shirley led a long, healthy and active life filled with optimism and positivity. She was quick to laugh, kind to all and set a fabulous example.
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DANKO, Alexander - Son of Michael and Elizabeth, born September 15, 1933 in Montreal, QC, and passed away in Maple Ridge, BC, on December 17, 2023 with son, Shawn & daughter, Sheri by his side.
Alex leaves behind granddaughter Alexa, daughter-in-law Lana, son-in-law Scott, grandson Blair, granddaughters Alana and April and newest addition great-grandson Harvey.
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STINSON, Barbara Margery (née Douglas) -
June 1935 - December 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished Mom, Barbara Margery Stinson, on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
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HAMMOND, Wilfred - Lt. Colonel Wilfred Hammond passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, at the age of 95.
He was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, where his parents served as Salvation Army Corp officers.
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KIRWAN, Maureen Teresa (nee O'REILLY) - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished mother Maureen Teresa Kirwan, on December 16, 2023, in her 96th year with her loving daughters by her side.
Cherished mother to Kathleen, Roseleen and Patricia.
Dear sister of Seamus, Edward, Tony, Myles, Nancy, Roisin, Phyllis, Kathleen, Stella, Carmel and Stephanie. Mom (Auntie Moe) will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.
Mom was born in Belfast, Ireland and moved to Canada with her sister and best friend Nancy in 1954.
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HARPER, Ronald (Ron) - Passed away peacefully at 85, with his daughter by his side on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Ron is now reunited with his beloved wife, Irene and their son, Bruce.
Loving father of Teena and daughter-in-law Cheryl. Proud grandpa of Joshua, Tynan, Megan, and Caleb.
Ron will be fondly remembered by his cousin, Patsy; many colleagues in the Peel Board of Education (PCSS); and friends in the East York Concert Band.
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HART, Allan (Dr. Robert Allan Hart) -
June 29, 1937 - December 16, 2023
Son of Harry L. and Eileen Hart.
Predeceased by his sister, Patti Cleghorn.
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STOYAN, James P. - James "Jim" P. Stoyan, at the age of 93, died peacefully, with his family by his side on Friday, December 15, 2023.
Jim, a civil engineer, was a 40-year employee and retired Director of Operations at Ontario Hydro.
Jim was the devoted and beloved husband of 66 years of Alexandra "Sandra" Stoyan (nee Gatzulis).
Beloved father of Paul and his wife, Meg, Michael and his wife, Kathy, and Stephanie and her husband, Mark.
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FISHER, Anna - Holocaust survivor, died peacefully, at the age of 103, on Friday, December 15, 2023.
Hanna Fisher, beloved wife of the late Harry Fisher, married 75 years.
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KOWALSKI, Helen Jeanette (nee BURBELLA) -
January 15, 1933 - December 15, 2023
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Helen, on December 15, 2023, at the age of 90.
She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years (Peter Kowalski); and her parents, Nykola and Antonina Burbella; her brother, Michael Robert Burbella; and her brother-in-law, Ted.
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ROBSON, Margery Leckie (née Andrews) - On Friday, December 15, 2023, in Toronto, in her 99th year with grace.
Born on July 10, 1925, in Edmonton, AB. Daughter of John Duncan Andrews and Julia Emma Andrews (née Leckie).
Predeceased by her husband, Peter. Mother of son, David (partner, Sue); and daughter, Janet.
Adoring Grandma Marge to Kevin (partner, Danielle), Michael (partner, Evelyn) and Christopher; as well as granddaughter, Melanie.
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GORRINGE, Violet Isobel (nee HASWELL) -
February 1, 1924 - December 15, 2023
Peacefully, at home in her 100th year.
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WIEGAND (HUNT), Elayne - On December 15, 2023, in her 90th year, Elayne passed away at her home at Christie Gardens.
Elayne was predeceased by her husband, Philip; and her sister, Marilyn; and her daughter-in-law, Gail (Derek).
She will be greatly missed by her dear sons, Michael and Derek; her brother, Allan (Yvonne); and her grandchildren, Steve (Mathilde), Jill (Kehl), Billy (Sravya), Ellen; and her four great-granddaughters, (Evelyn, Emily, Eloise and Margaux).
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ZIMMERMAN, Marie - April 2, 1929 - December 12, 2023
It is with enormous sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Zimmerman (nee Erhardt).
Marie will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
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ALLATT, Peter David -
1955 - 2023
Bioethicist, researcher, educator. Peter felt privileged to work with health care providers, patients, and their families for 45 years.
He was valued by his colleagues for his insight, integrity, wit, and esprit de corps.
The opportunity to teach critical thinking to the young was an enduring satisfaction.
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STOCK, Doreen Patricia -
April 7, 1928 -
In her 96th year (of which 94 were great!) Pat Stock passed away peacefully of natural causes at Sunnybrook Centre for Palliative Care in Toronto surrounded by family.
Pat is survived by sons, Peter (Julie Markham), Ian (Joan Evans), David (Diana Wright) and Paul (Louise Stevenson); and grandchildren Jeanette, Jaime, Michael, Julia, Lindsay and Katie Stock.
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SEMENUK, Marie -
August 17, 1935 - December 14, 2023
Sadly, Marie passed away with family by her side, in Toronto.
Beloved wife of 67 years to Nick. Cherished Mom to Diana and Rick.
Dear Baba to Ryan and Amanda. Marie embodied goodness via kind, loving and generous actions and lifelong volunteering. She enjoyed working at GM (9 years), IBM (28 years), and Celestica.
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MURPHY, Letitia (Tish) -
May 10, 1941 - December 13, 2023
With sadness we share the news that Letitia (Tish) Murphy died on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Sheridan Villa.
Tish's daughter, Sharon (Ken); son, Steven (Robin); and grandchildren will miss her dearly.
She was predeceased by her husband, Brian who passed away in February 2023.
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LAWRENCE, Diane Carol -
1938 - 2023
Diane died on December 13, 2023, aged 85, at Moog & Friends Hospice House in Penticton, BC at the time of her own choosing.
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PARK, Rhea Park - Passed away on December 13, 2023, of complications from dementia.
She was at peace. She and Peter were together to the end.
Rhea was born in 1948 in Montreal, grew up in northern Ontario, then moved to Brantford, Ontario, with her adoptive parents.
There she met Peter Park, the love of her life.
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CHRISTOFFERSEN, Mogens Riis -
1939 - 2023
Mogens passed away December 12, 2023, at St. Joseph's Health Centre in Toronto after a struggle with cancer.
Mogens will be dearly missed by his sons, Hans and Klaus; and his partner of 20 years, Margaret Grant.
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HOBSON Dr. Paul Alexander Robert Hobson - Professor Emeritus of Economics, age 70, of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, passed away suddenly on December 12, 2023.
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Paul was a son of the late Robert Marshall and Jean 'Jenny' Rita (Nichols) Hobson.
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MUSSELLAM, Velta Biruta (nee SAULESLEJA) -
March 31, 1952 - December 12, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Velta Mussellam (nee Saulesleja).
She will be missed by her husband, Bruce; her daughter, Katie; and her Vancouver family: Nancy Jean, Alysha and Natalie.
Velta was the remarkable product of immigrants from Latvia.
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