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TOWNSEND, Junia Fay - Junia Fay Townsend, nee Mackenzie of Toronto, ON, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018.
Junia was a faithful and active member of the Scarborough Seventh Day Adventist Church; who also enjoyed gardening, sewing and entertaining.
She was preceded in death by her third child, Millan.
She was born to Eunice Mackenzie and Stephen Cecil Mackenzie on January 20, 1947 in Mount Pleasant, Jamaica. Left to honour and cherish her memory are her sons, Geoffrey (Marlon) Miller; Earl (Bobby) Miller; and Andrew Michél (Tommy) Thomas.
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GIRDLESTONE, Patick George -The family sadly announces the sudden passing of Pat on Thursday December 27, 2018.
Predeceased by his loving wife Gloria (2017).
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LATIMER, Thomas 'Tom' Alfred - It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Tom Latimer, retired TV production editor, who died suddenly and unexpectedly on December 27, 2018, while shopping in downtown Toronto just days before his 78th birthday.
Tom was born on January 1st, 1941 in Calcutta, India to parents of Anglo-Indian heritage who ran a jute business.
From the age of five years old, he attended a prep boarding school: Down Hill in Kurseong, and in 1948 a boys’ boarding school: St Joseph’s college, North Point, Darjeeling.
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FITZROY, Kenneth Watson - It is with great sadness that the family of Ken FitzRoy announces his passing on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the age of 90 years.
Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Louise, and his children Laura and James.
Ken will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Crystal and Jennifer and great-grandchildren Nicholas and Emma, and brother David.
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HARRIS, Lee Ann - (September 14, 1978 – December 26, 2018)
Peacefully passed away at the age of 40 on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, with family by her side at Brampton Civic Hospital.
Loving mother of Desia, Marcus, and Dylan. Cherished sister of Ashley (Ryan) and Nathan (Catherine). Survived by Father John and Step mother Sherri.
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MENDONCA, Violet Marie - (July 15, 1932 – December 26, 2018) -
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Mendonca family announces the peaceful passing of Violet Mendonca in Headwaters Health Care Centre - Orangeville Hospital on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.
Loving mother of Brian (Shirley), Andree (Giacinto), Mark (Brenda), Janine (John) and Paula.
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EDGSON, Viola May - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 26, 2018 in The Village of Sandalwood Park at the age of 96.
She was predeceased by her first husband William Green, her second husband Charles Norman Edgson, her son in law James Lewis and her granddaughter Shari Durkin.
Loving mom to Bill Green (Gabrielle), Debbie Dublack (Mike), Kathy Lewis, Jean Stent, James Edgson (Kate), Alan Green (Kal), Kim Friesen (Ted).
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CARUS, Esther Bridget - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Esther, on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at the age of 84.
Cherished mother of Barbara and Desmond.
Proud Nene of Shanyne (Patty), Zachery, Jamie-Lee, and Brendan. Great-grandmother of Wallace, who in her eyes, could do no wrong.
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McAULAY, Archibald 'Archie' - (May 10, 1928 – December 26, 2018) - Peacefully passed away on December 26, 2018 at Providence Healthcare at age 90.
Will be missed by children: Brenda, Heather, Gary; grandchildren: Melanie, Sean, Kaitlin, Jesse, Jay, Brad, Dan, Kristin, Kevin, Kerri; 11 great-grandchildren and ex-wife Jean.
Predeceased by son Brian, sister Betty and parents Lily and George.
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HILL, John Peter “JP” - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Keswick, on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the age of 88 years.
Dearly loved husband of Phyllis Hill.
Loving father of Jennifer (Jack Arundell) and Brad Hill.
Cherished Papa of Starrlee (Matthew) and James (Jen).
Great-grandfather of T.J.
ANDERSON, Therese Marie - Passed peacefully from this world after a life well-lived, on her own terms, to join her beloved husband Red (Andy) Anderson on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at the grand age of 92 years.
She enjoyed a life of family, friends and BINGO.
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SZAFLARSKI, Marian - Passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Toronto, Canada at the age of 66.
Beloved husband of Zofia Graca.
Marian was born in Nowy Targ, Poland in 1952.
Marian was preceeded in death by his parents Wladyslaw and Teofila Szaflarski.
Marian is survived by his sister Marysia and brother Stanislaw along with six nieces and nephews (Robert, Matthew, Natalia, Annette, Diane and Veronica).
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MAGENNIS, Desmond - Died December 26, 2018 at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Desmond is predeceased by his wife Dympna (2013) and daughter Adrienne (2017).
He will be sadly missed by his daughters Elaine (Colin), Colleen, and son Michael (Michelle) and by his grandchildren Ciara, Bronwyn, Teagan and Maddox.
Also by his brothers Eamon predeceased (Moira), Seamus predeceased (Sheila), Aidan (Nancy), Gerrard (Jean), Oliver predeceased (Theresa), Brendan predeceased, and sister May (Michael) Kenny.
Desmond was born in Blackrock, County Louth. After working in Rhodesia he emigrated to Canada in 1957. He married Dympna Lambert in July 1958 in Montreal. They later moved to Toronto where they raised their four children.
WINOKUR, Michael - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at Markham Stouffville Hospital at the age of 71.
Beloved husband to Yanping for 19 years.
Devoted father to Jason (Lori), Justin (Carmela), and Rachel (Felix).
Adoring step father to Mixing and Tina.
Cherished grandpa to Brayden and Emma, Preston and Jackson, and Maddox and Ariel.
SCHAFRON, Hanna - Passed away suddenly on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood at the age of 71.
Hanna of Wasaga Beach, beloved wife of Rudi Schafron.
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STARK, Peter John - Passed away peacefully on December 26, 2018 at 81 years.
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SWEENEY, J. Patrick - Passed away after a courageous battle with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on December 26, 2018. God called Pat home to a higher purpose at age 59.
Beloved husband to Leann (Palermo) and devoted father to his sons Jason and Dylan.
Dearest son to Jim and the late Shirley Sweeney and son-in-law to Fred and Muriel Palermo.
Loving brother to Kerry (Zoltan) and brother-in-law to Tony (Eileen). Pat will also be missed by his niece Meagan and nephews Ryan, Patrick and Michael.
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GRECO, Donald Frank - (January 22, 1933 - December 26, 2018) - Unexpectedly at a home on December 26, 2018.
Survived by best friend and loving wife of 57 years Rita.
Lovingly missed by sons Darrell, Donny (Linda), Anthony (Tonia), Frank (Dominique). Beloved Nonno to Adrianna, Nicholas, Maria, Chiara, Sophia,Tia, Jake, Anthony and Isabella.
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ANDERSON, Theresa (Terry) - Passed peacefully from this world after a life well- lived, on her own terms, to join her beloved husband Red (Andy) Anderson on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the grand age of 92 years.
She enjoyed a life of family, friends and BINGO. She was a Registered Practical Nurse at The Mississauga Hospital from 1964 to 1994 and volunteered with the Auxillary for the next 15 years.
Predeceased by her husband, the late Jarvis 'Red' Anderson.
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PIZZUTI, Christopher Dennis - God called Christopher peacefully on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at the age of 26.
He will be forever missed by his devoted loving parents, Santo & Heather. Cherished by his devoted loving and caring brothers, Michael (Vanessa) and Anthony.
He is now reunited in heaven with his nonno Federico Pizzuti and his grandma Edna Smith. Proud grandson to Beatrice Pizzuti and Dennis Smith.
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DALLA RIVA, Cecilia (nee Simeoni) - Peacefully on Wednesday December 26th, 2018 at the age of 87.
Beloved wife of the late Frederico Dalla Riva.
Loving mother of Anna and her husband Michael, Antonio and his wife Donna, and Angelo and his partner Nancy. Cherished nonna of Adam (Serina), Annette (Marco), and Nicole. Great-nonna of Alexander, Eliana, Gabriele, Antonella.
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DI BIASE, Maria (Pistilli) - On December 26, 2018, Maria passed away at North York General Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.
Maria was a very strong, courageous and loving woman with an infectious smile. She always had a smile for everyone even in her final days when she was very ill. She will live within us forever and our love for her will never die.
Maria leaves behind her 3 children, Agostino (Rita), Nicola (Sue) and Stephany (Eric), her 6 grandchildren (Miranda, Roberto, Damian, Loreana, Nicholas and Simone) and her 2 siblings, Antonio (Anna Maria) and Vittoria. Maria is now reunited with her husband Pasquale, her beloved brother Berardino (Benny) and her parents Nicola and Rosa Pistilli.
BONFANTI, Angela (Lina) (nee LaROSA) - Peacefully, on the evening of December 26, 2018, Angela passed away at Michel Garron Hospital.
Dearly beloved wife of 57 years of Paolo, adored mother of Lucia (James Mahoney), Paola (Vincenzo Abate), Josie (David Ramsay), Ross (Angela).
Dearest nonna of Alex, Christopher, Kyle, Nick (Erica), Vincenzo, Juliana, Joseph, Mary Angela, Anna Maria, Stefan, Isabella, Paolo, Eva.
Loving sister of Frances (and the late Lawrence Iacono).
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DICKINS, William (Bill) - Bill was a talented teacher dedicated to learning and young people.
He also spent over thirty happy summers as a councellor at Camp Calument in Haliburton, Ontario.
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DiPALMA, Joseph - February 12, 1951 - December 26, 2018
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 67.
Joseph was predeceased by his both beloved first wife Lee and second wife Susan.
Loving father of Anthony, Marion and Jacquelyn.
Joe will be lovingly remembered by his mother-in-law Eleanor Pickett.
Cherished brother of Louie, Esther and Lewis and dear to many brothers and sisters-in-law as well as a much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews.
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FACCHINI, Maria - Born September 24, 1919 in Balsorano Italy, Died December 26, 2018 in Toronto Canada.
Maria was a loving, caring, generous, strong, talented and dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with a heart of gold. She was an eternal optimist with a great sense of humour and a big personality in a small package. Maria will be sincerely missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her.
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