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GENTILE, Maria (Mazzuca) - God called Maria on June 4, 2021 at the age of 91.
She is reunited in Heaven with her dear husband Francesco and beloved son Joe.
Cherished mother of Vince (Grace), Pina and Tony (Olga).
Proud nonna of Frank, Marie, Christina, Anna, Andrew, Natalie and Vanessa and loved by all of her great grandchildren.
Maria will forever be held dear in our hearts.
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RIDGWAY, Phyllis Ena (nee PICKWELL) - Surrounded by the love of her family, Phyllis died peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the incredible age of 114, at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare.
Recently known as Canada's oldest living person, Phyllis lived her life on her own terms, including living independently in her own home that she had lived in for 80 years.
Phyllis was born in Lincoln, England and immigrated to Canada with her parents and three sisters, Olive, Minnie and Win in 1923.
Predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Ernie and her only child Ron, Phyllis is survived by her daughter-in-law, Betty and her grandchildren Debbie (Stephen), David (Louise), Diane (Peter) and Barbara (Shawn).
Phyllis was also known as Gran to 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
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HANSLO, Leon James - May 17, 1949 - June 4, 2021
On Friday, June 4, 2021, heaven gained an angel. Leon James Hanslo passed away peacefully, at Billings Court Manor in Burlington, at the age of 72, after an 11-year battle with Ameloblastoma.
He is survived by his beloved wife Janice of 47 years, his two special daughters Christine and Jamie, his sister Merle (David) and nieces Olivia (her son Ryker) and Ainsley, as well as his loving mother-in-law Ruth Simon.
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Leon and his family immigrated to Brighton, England, eventually settling in Toronto in 1965.
Leon was known for his infectious laugh, great sense of humor, and jolly personality. He instantly became an avid Toronto sports fan and enjoyed grooving to music and tearing up the dance floor.
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MacMILLAN, Keir Charles - 1930 - 2021
Peacefully, on Friday, June 4, 2021, in his 91st year, at Baycrest Palliative Care Unit following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Beloved husband of the late Catherine (Watson).
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DORAN, Ronald Thomas - October 3, 1929 – June 4, 2021
Passed away at Wellington Park Care Centre, Burlington, at the age of 91.
Beloved husband for over 58 years to Viola (nee Cameron, formerly Blais).
Loving father of Bradley, and stepfather of Barry (British Columbia), and Maureen (Mississauga, ON).
Ron was born in England to Albert and Annie Doran (nee Coney).
He will be fondly remembered by many relatives in Canada, England, and Australia.
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HARVEY, Doug, BA A.P.M.R., - August 22, 1948 - June 4, 2021
Doug peacefully passed away, after a lengthy illness, on Friday, June 4, 2021, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side at North York General Hospital in Toronto.
Beloved father of Kelly Kristina Harvey (Jason Brooks), stepfather to Jeremy Vail and grandfather to Lawson Harvey Brooks. Predeceased by his mother Eileen, father Bob and sister Carroll.
Doug's hometown was North Bay; he attended Eastern Kentucky University 1967-72 where he graduated with an honors degree BA in history.
He enjoyed a very successful sales/management career of over 40 years, in the medical/pharmaceutical market.
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JOHNSTON, Harold Raymond - Passed away in Barrie, with his daughter at his side, on June 4, 2021, at 90 years of age.
Harold was predeceased by his cherished wife Ethel (nee Hassard) and son Raymond, whom he held so dear.
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ROSSI, Silvia Emma - Silvia Emma Rossi was born on October 4, 1988 in Abbiategrosso, Milano, Italy and passed away on June 3, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the age of 32 years.
Beloved and devoted daughter of Gian Franco and Franca of Italy.
Silvia will be loved, deeply missed and forever remembered by her parents as well as all of her family and friends in Italy and by all of her friends in Canada.
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NESBITT, Brendan Francis Patrick - At the age of 83, Brendan Nesbitt passed away in Brampton on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
He is greatly loved and will be missed by his family, extended family, friends, and anyone who was lucky enough to know him.
Devoted husband of Wanda (nee Facchin) for 55 years, caring father to Leslie, Stephen, and Jennifer, and cherished Papa to Nicholas, Joshua, Jack and Scarlett.
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MOLETA, Bartholomew 'Bart' Francis - (1944 - 2021) - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Bartholomew "Bart" Francis Moleta on Thursday June 3rd, 2021.
Bart leaves behind his loving wife Susan and daughter Michele.
He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends.
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ESTEVES, Rosa - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my beloved mother Rosa Esteves on June 3rd, 2021.
Rosa was born on August 16, 1940, in Barcelos, Portugal.
She will be forever missed by her son Silverio, his wife Olimpia and loving grandchildren Joseph and Isabella.
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SINAPI, Cirillo - (February 22nd, 1935 - June 3rd, 2021)
A family man in the traditional sense, he took pride in doing the utmost to provide for his family. Making sure they were happy was his priority and he was at his most serene when everyone was well.
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BACCI, Elda Marina (nee Bonacchi) - Passed away peacefully on Thursday June 3, 2021, at the age of 82.
An only child, born in the mountain-top village of Limano, in Tuscany, Italy, Elda immigrated to Canada with her parents, Nella and Andrea in the early 50's and settled in Toronto among the many Paesani who had arrived in the years before them.
Married nearly 68 years, Elda is survived by her loving husband, Remo, her sons Adriano (Mara), and Roberto (Christine), by her cherished grandchildren Amanda (Gianluca), Andrew, Michael and Sofia, and great-grandson, Matteo.
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MAHONEY, Mary 'Lenora' - (1929 - 2021) - Lenora died on June 3, 2021 after a long, full and happy life, including 63 wonderful years of marriage to her beloved Ed, who died in July 2019.
She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Mary Ellen, Carolyn and Anne Louise; her sons-in-law, Andrew Bolton and Pierre LaViolette; her grandson, Eric (Caroline); her sister, Nan (Ken Lefebvre), and brother, Paul (Marilyn); Ed’s sister Helen Clarke; Ed’s brother, Lorne (Helen), many nieces and nephews and their children; and lots of longtime friends.
She loved life fiercely and was a true survivor: born two months premature, she weighed only 4 lbs at birth. At age six, she contracted polio, but it was treated quickly, with no lasting effects.
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CICCONE, Thomas John 'Tommy' - (1939 - 2021) - We are sad to announce the passing of Thomas John Ciccone (The Duke), on Thursday June 3, 2021.
Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 53 years, Donna. Loving father of Dino and Michael (Cathy) and cherished papa of Victoria, Anthony and Joey.
Tommy will also be dearly missed by his sister Louise (Peter Marra), brother Anthony (Christina), brother in law Peter (Debbie) Samarco, along with his nephews and nieces, Paul, Nancy, Danny, Andrea, Christopher and Michelle.
Tommy is now reunited with his mother Valia, his father Carmen and his brother Domenic.
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BARTHOLOMEW, Helga (nee Backman) - (May 22, 1931 - June 3, 2021)
Helga passed away at the age of 90 on June 3, 2021 at Chartwell Long Term Care in Aurora, Ontario.
She was predeceased by her husband Ronald Wilkes Bartholomew of 52 years and her siblings Kristveig Lillian Harris and Kristjan Allan Backman.
She was a loving mother to Carol Anne Sturup (Svend) and Nancy Jane Lehmkuhl and a very proud Amma to Daniel (Laura), Michael (Alice) and Signe (Jochen) and Langamma to Jackson, Madeline, Clara, Anna and Elliot. She will also be remembered by her family of nieces and nephews in Winnipeg and Lundar, Manitoba.
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LANGLEY, Edna (Marie Yvette) - Edna Langley (Marie Yvette) aged 92 of Kirkland, Quebec passed away on June 3, 2021 at the King City Lodge Nursing Home, King City, Ontario.
She is survived by her children, Patricia, Nancy (Denis) and Barbara (Tom). Grandmother of Tanya, Jennifer, Rachel and Laura. Great grandmother of Kelsi, Arthur and Shea. Loving aunt of Diana, Ken, Michael and his wife Lynn, Carol Ann, Madelaine and John.
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WITHEY, Kathleen May (nee Cross) - Kathleen May Withey (nee Cross) was born January 27, 1925 in Devon, England and passed away peacefully June 3, 2021 in Brampton.
Predeceased by her loving husband of 52 years, Cyril.
She is survived by daughter Jane (Willy) and son Michael (Audrey), grandchildren Rachel (Rob), Christa (Terry), Bridget (Caleb), Patrick (Melissa) and Kale (Amy) and great grandchildren Robby, Corbin, Bronwyn, Madeleine, Gwen, Edwin, Nolan, Alison and Willem.
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MURRAY, Suzanne Beth Macklaim - Retired owner of Suzanne’s Crafts
Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 70 years of age.
Loving wife of George Murray. Dear stepmother of George (Elisabeth), Stephen (Katelyn) and Laura. Dear stepgrandmother of Silas, August, Xavier and Ariel. Dear sister of Vicki, late Jill and Gary.
Dear friend of Linda Cowan. Dear godmother of Mary and Kaitlin Cowan.
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SCHWARTZ GOLDLIST, Eleanora - On Thursday, June 3, 2021 at home.
Eleanora, devoted wife of the late Harry Goldlist, and the late Ted Schwartz.
Loving mother and mother- in-law of Marilyn and Sammy Sliwin, Elaine and Mitch Grossman, and Carolyn Schwartz and Ian Shufflebotham.
Cherished sister and sister- in-law of Eva and Steve Taft.
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MARAPAS, Georgios - June 9, 1929 - June 3rd, 2021 - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Georgios Marapas, on June 3rd, 2021 at the age of 92.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, George is survived by his wife Vasiliki, his children Panagiotis and Antonia, and his grandchildren Vasiliki, Sophia, and Athina.
He is reunited with his mother Antonia in heaven.
Born in Sparta, Greece, George came to Canada in 1968, where he held various jobs before returning to his first trade as a shoemaker. He will be remembered as a sweet and gentle soul who was kind, generous, and possessed a never-ending patience.
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VISCA, Margherita - It is with deep sadness that the family of Margherita announce her peaceful passing Thursday, June 3, 2021 on at the age of 94.
She is now reunited with her husband Michele.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Pat, daughter-in-law Louise, grandchildren Margaret(Tamer), Michael, and Nonna B to Leah and Adrian.
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MARINO, Espedito Mario - On June 3, 2021 Espedito passed away surrounded by his family.
Benito was born on February 21,1939 in Pentone, Catanzaro, Italy. Son of Francesco Marino and Teresa Fava.
Loving husband of Adriana and father to Lucy (Filippo Spadafora) Teresa (Nicola Marino) and Carmela (Orazio Dorata).
Beloved grandfather to Matteo, Giovanni, Vince, Daniela, Sebastian, Alessio and Simona and great grandfather to Mason and Jackson.
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KRIPAROS, Sotirios 'Sam' - Passed away on June 3, 2021 after a long courageous battle with COPD and Pulmonary Hypertension at Toronto General Hospital at the age of 88.
Loving husband of the late Stavroula (Voula), father to Nancy and Peter (Toula) and grandfather to Stella.
Sotirios “Sam” came to Canada to seek a better life in 1958. He married Stavroula (Voula) in 1959, followed by the birth of their children, Nancy & Peter.
He is predeceased by his sister Margarita, brothers Dimitrios and Anastasios and survived by sister Katerina.
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SKINNER, Terry - Peacefully at home on June 3, 2021 at the age of 71.
Will be greatly missed by his two children Matthew (Madeline) and Megan (Michael).
Wonderful Grandpa of Layla.
Second oldest of five: Sharyn (Roland) Hadaller, Marlene Hughes, Alfred (Sharon) Skinner.
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PIRO, Maria - In Loving Memory May 20, 1933 - June 3, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Maria Piro.
Loving wife of the late Antonio Piro.
Adored and cherished mother of Rosemarie and Carmine.
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