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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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HERMOLIN, Joe (Jose) - Joe was an avid outdoor sportsman who loved cross-country skiing, kayaking and cycling.
His vacations were always exciting trips, including bicycle tours in Europe.
In retirement, he was a dedicated volunteer, researching local history where he lived in Langlade County, Wisconsin.
Joe was born on January 1, 1940 in Toronto to Lucy and David Hermolin.
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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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DAVIS, Shirley Marion -
July 14, 1929 - December 12, 2023
Shirley passed away after a fall in her apartment.
She was 94.
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BELL, Norman Joseph -
September 3, 1932 – December 12, 2023
Norman Bell passed away after a short illness, forever cherished and surrounded by his loving family.
He left the world a better place through his kindness, generosity, compassion, and appreciation for everyone he met.
Norman was born in Toronto and spent his childhood years in Glasgow, birthplace of parents, Annie Shields and William Bell. When he was just four years old, he was evacuated to the Scottish countryside during World War II.
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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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APPLEBAUM, Allan - On the evening of December 12, 2023, Alan passed peacefully, surrounded by his family.
Alan was a devoted husband of more than 50 years to Rona; loving father and father-in-law to Michael and Zena, Lauren, Adam and Lindsay; dear brother and brother-in-law to Evie and Allen Collins, and Stephen and Karen Applebaum; and the most doting Zaida to Massey, Parker, Brody and Ryder.
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MENZIES, Stephen Bruce -
January 24, 1952 - December 11, 2023
Stephen passed peacefully, with family by his side, after a long battle with cancer on December 11, 2023, at the McGill University Health Centre.
He is greatly missed by his son, Keir Menzies (Annie Létourneau); all his relatives along with close friends and co-workers, many of whom he considered family.
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COLE, Esther - On Monday, December 11, 2023, peacefully at home in her 100th year.
Esther, beloved wife of the late Jack.
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