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BAGSHAW, Margaret - Passed away Christmas evening, December 25, 2023, at the age of 92.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Denis (1978).
She leaves her children, David, Helen (Michael Custode) and Paul; and grandchildren, Leo and Matthew.
Raised in Glasgow, Scotland, during the Second World War, she trained as a speech therapist before moving to Canada in 1954.
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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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ROSEN, Harry - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Rosen at age 92 on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Retailer extraordinaire and founder of the Harry Rosen chain of menswear stores.
Harry leaves to mourn his beloved wife and devoted partner of 68 years, Evelyn, his children, Larry (Susan Jackson), Andrea (Rolf Struthers), Wayne (Laurie Lemieux) and Racheal McCaig, together with his grandchildren, Daniel (Anna), Ian (Kate) Graham (Jordana), Ben, Molly, Fergus, Sam, Tobias, Naomi and 6 great grandchildren.
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CARTER, Ryan -
September 29, 1982 - December 24, 2023
Ryan was tragically taken from us on December 24, 2023.
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DIMSON, Colleen (nee GARVEY) -
1933–2023
At Mount Sinai Hospital on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Predeceased by her husband, Robert (Bob) Kaiser (2012).
Will be lovingly remembered by her children, Lisa, Ben, and Nicole; grandchildren, Evan, Athena, and Dakota; and companion, Dan Scrimger.
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HARTMAN, Aba - On Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Sunnybrook Health and Sciences Centre.
Aba, beloved husband of the late Shoshana Hartman.
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KOOR, Armilda - In Loving Memory It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Armilda Koor on December 23, 2023, at the age of 106 years.
She is predeceased by her husband, Johannes.
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MacKENZIE, Mary Florence (nee Abbass) MacKenzie - Mary was born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland on May 4, 1928, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Toronto.
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CADOT, Mieke - Sculptor, Doll Maker, and Artist.
Off to join the circus in the sky in her 85th year, on December 7, 2023 - Toronto, Canada.
SIMPLICITY IS THE ESSENCE OF DIVINE WISDOM AS ART CAN BE THE PURSUIT OF SERENDIPITY.
Born in Amsterdam, studied at Kunstacadamie Arnhem, and apprenticed in Pottery, before shipping off to Canada with her husband, Willem.
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MERKLEY, Ernest Robert -
October 11, 1932 - December 23, 2023
Ernie died peacefully, at Toronto Western Hospital surrounded by family. Ernie was devoted to his family - his beloved wife, Sheila (nee Stewart, 1934-2014); his children, Ian, Wendy and Cathy; his grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Cody, Daniel, Jessica and Anika; and his great-grandchildren, Luke, Cadence, Carmen, Wyatt and Max.
A natural on the trumpet, Ernie played his first paid gig at the age of 16, just 2 and a half years after his first lesson.
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KIRKHOPE, Jean - It is with broken hearts that the family announces the passing of Jean Kirkhope on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the age of 90.
Jean was the beloved wife of Bill for 70 wonderful years.
Their earlier years were spent cruising around the world having many adventures together.
More recently they were both passionate about their British football and enjoyed watching the games together each week.
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TANNER, Gabriella - Died peacefully through MAID on December 22, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.
Born March 10, 1948 in Budapest, Hungary to the late Anton and Alice Elsass (née Hernfeld), Gaby was among the generation of Hungarians who left their country following the 1956 revolution.
She and her parents settled initially in Montreal before finding their permanent home in Toronto.
A fierce Canadian, she was deeply proud of her adopted country.
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STEINER, Joseph C. P.Eng -
May 8, 1929 - December 22, 2023
The Steiner family is saddened to announce the death of their father, Joseph Charles Steiner, at the age of 94.
Predeceased by Therese (nee Murphy) in 1999.
He leaves behind his 6 children, Joseph (Linda), Mary (Michel), Ann (Mike), Paul (Marie), Elizabeth (Evan) and Peter (Alex).
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WATSON, Robert ('Bob') - John It is with love and affection that we honour the life of Robert ('Bob') Watson.
Bob, originally from Woodbridge, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023, at the age of 91.
Bob was born on November 8, 1932 to John and Annie Watson. Bob graduated from the University of Toronto and obtained his law degree from Osgoode Hall. Growing up, Bob loved to play hockey and lacrosse.
Playing for the U of T lacrosse team, where he was affectionately known as 'Knobber', he set many scoring records.
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POSTHUMUS, Wietse -
December 7, 1938 - December 22, 2023
On December 22, 2023, Wietse Posthumus died at home, with his wife of 61 years, Kathryn; and youngest son, Benjamin, by his side.
Children, Wesley, Michael, Jennifer, and Sarah, arrived in turn.
Though his death was anticipated, it was still shocking in its suddenness, but they were able to sing Wietse on his way with strains of "Glory to God, in the Highest!"
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MILLER, Dorothy H. Miller - 89, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.
Born and raised in Toronto, she is survived by her loving family: daughter, Ellen Miller; son-in-law, Dennis Sharp; and granddaughter, Rachael Miller Sharp.
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ANDREW, Donna Margaret - Donna died peacefully on December 21, 2023, following a stroke, at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, in her 94th year.
Donna was a member of the Retired Teachers of Ontario, having taught at various elementary schools in Toronto.
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GATT, Sheila Gatt -
December 6, 1938 - December 21, 2023
On Thursday, December 21st, 2023 at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Sheila Gatt age 85 passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
She now joins her husband of 49 years Joseph Gatt in Heaven.
Loving mother of Paul (Cindy), Peter (Celine), Joan (Kevin), Stepmother to Linda (David). Grandma to Jamie, Taylor, Ryan, Sabrina, Kaitlyn, Lukas, Sierra, Suze, Michelle, Emma, and Bethany.
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CAMPBELL, Violet Rose -
February 13, 1921 - December 21, 2023
With great sadness we announce that Violet Rose Campbell passed away peacefully on December 21st.
Survived by daughters, Carole and Diane; and her husband, Martin; sons, James, Thomas, Robert, and Peter; Granddaughter, Meaghan; and great-grandchildren Dylan and Violet.
Born in Surrey, England, Violet grew up during the great depression.
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BAKER, John Frederick Fred Baker - Passed away peacefully, in his home on December 21, 2023, in his 86th year.
He was a loving and devoted husband to Jean.
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WONG, Fung Kan (nee HO) -
January 17, 1927 - December 21, 2023
We sadly announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Ho Fung Kan, on December 21st, at the age of 96.
Her love was resilient and unconditional. Her pride in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was jubilant. Her kindness to all was boundless.
In return, our love for her will be everlasting.
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RUSSELL FORDE, Mary -
1925 - 2023
Our beloved Mum/Molls/Nan, (Mary R. (Mollie) Slemin/Woodyatt/Forde, born and raised in Brantford, Ontario), the life of the party, has very sadly left the party in her 99th year of life which she happily lived to the full almost right to the end before taking her final bow on December 20, 2023.
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McNABB, Barbara Jean - On December 20, 2023, at Lakeshore Lodge, in Toronto, Barbara passed away peacefully, at the age of 101.
Predeceased by her brother, Allan; Barbara will be remembered fondly by her nieces and nephews, David (Kate), Andrew (Anne), Janice and Marcia (Nezam).
Barbara was born and raised in Toronto, where she attended North Toronto Collegiate and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1944.
She had a successful career as an editor then in public relations, starting with Ryerson Press followed by her own firm, McNabb Public Relations.
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DAVIDSON, Anne Shirley - Passed away peacefully, on December 20, 2023 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII.
Shirley was the daughter of the late Bertram James Doyle and Margaret Ellen Doyle (Murphy). Shirley was a proud graduate of the Halifax Infirmary School of Nursing class of 1960. S
he worked as an RN in Ottawa, Edmonton, and for 28 years as the Operating Room Manager of the Northwestern General Hospital in Toronto.
She leaves behind her husband of almost 55 years, Peter; her brother, Bert and his wife, Helen; nephews, Paul and wife, Kelly, and Michael and wife, Catherine.
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ARVANITIS, Basil John William (Bill) - Peacefully at home in the arms of his family on December 19, 2023, at the age of 58, following a courageous and largely private battle with pancreatic cancer.
Survived by his loving parents, Joe and Bessie Arvanitis; his adoring wife, Dr. Jennifer Arvanitis; and treasured children, Michelle, Dayna and Evan.
Beloved brother of Helene Arvanitis and John Arvanitis (Alex Collins).
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ALGIE (LILLY), Margot Rose - Margot died on her 65th birthday, on December 19, 2023, according to her plan.
Margot worked in Corporate Communications.
She developed and delivered integrated marketing events to motivate her clients' audiences around the world.
Her creativity and great sense of detail led to her commercial success, but her hallmark was her people skills, which resulted in long and enduring friendships with those she met along the way.
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