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BAHLAWAN, Walid 'Wally' - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wally Bahlawan, 84, on May 29, 2021 at Trillium Hospital Mississauga.
Born in Palestine.
Loving father of Paul and Marie Bahlawan.
He will be greatly missed and remembered by his son and grandchildren.
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HOLERCA, Constantin - Passed away on May 29, 2021 at Princess Margaret Hospital at the age of 56 years.
Constantin will be lovingly remembered by his wife Greta, and daughter Ruxandra.
He was a loving father and husband, who will be remembered for his dedication to his family's well being.
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KOTLYAR, Zinovy - Zinovy Kotlyar passed away on Saturday May 29th, 2021.
Beloved husband of Nelly, loving and devoted father of Max, Fillip, and Valerie, cherished grandfather of Jacob, Ariella, Danika, and Callie.
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SHACHAR, Dany - Dany Shachar, 67, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2021.
Dany is survived by his wife, Beverley. Beloved father of Ariella Shachar and Jonathon Berger, Karyn and Lui Gargano, and Nathan Shachar. Proud Saba of Devyn, Addyson, Marcus and Matteo.
Dany is survived by his family in Israel – his beloved mother Tzipora, brother Moshe and sister-in law Zivia, nephews and nieces Eran and Shuli, Amir and Sarit, Hen and Guy and their families. Predeceased by his father Nathan (Z”L).
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STRASBOURG, Denis - (1962 - 2021) - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Denis Strasbourg on Saturday May 29, 2021.
He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends.
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JACKSON, Walter William - (15 December, 1931 – 29 May, 2021)
Heavenly ears are listening to Bill's stories while Pat and those who loved him listen and hide their smiles, waiting for the laugh.
He will be missed.
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GRYFE, Moishe - On Saturday, May 29, 2021.
Moishe (Melvin) Gryfe, much loved husband of Michele. Loving father of Daniel (Dena) and grandfather of Koby, Rikki, Alexander, Benjy and Mia. Dear brother of Bernie (Joy) and Bleemie (Yakov Hakuk). Uncle to many nieces and nephews who adored him.
Moishe was a man of many interests. He was a dedicated and brilliant baker who ran his family bagel business out of a humble shop on Bathurst Street. He worked in the bakery for more than 55 years, personally mixing his special secret recipe, a longtime favourite of many.
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MELILLO, Antonietta - Sadly, we lost our matriarch Antonietta Melillo on May 29, 2021 at the age of 97.
Loving mother to Angelo (Angela), Mike (Rita), and predeceased by her daughters Lina (Victor), Anna (Vince) and Carm.
She was also a very loving Nonna to Frank (Maria), Robert (Ashley), Andrea (Brandon), Anthony (Laura), Catherine, Isabella and Antoniette; loving Bisnonna to Adelina, Robert Jr., Daniel and Jayden.
On May 6, 1945 she married the love of her life Antonio (predeceased) and they were happily married for 65 years. In 1962 she packed up her family and immigrated to a better life in Canada. Four years later she would add her fifth child and continued to grow her roots in Canada.
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LEHMANN, Ruth Sigrid (Guski) - (July 14, 1929 - May 29, 2021) -
Ruth Guski was born in Marienburg, West Prussia and grew up in Danzig, Germany. Following World War II she relocated to Schwenningen, Germany.
On August 15, 1953 she married Willi Lehmann and immigrated to Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. There they raised a daughter and two sons.
In the 1960s, they purchased vacation property at Rice Lake, Ontario and retreated to the cottage on weekends and the summer. As a naturalist, she especially enjoyed quiet mornings tending her flowers in the garden at the cottage.
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CALCE, Teresa - La nostra cara Mamma Teresa. Forever in our hearts... it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Teresa Calce on May 29, 2021 at the age of 70.
Teresa was born on October 3rd, 1950 in Cieglie Del Campo, Bari, Italy.
She will be forever missed by her husband Guido. Cherished by her dear children, Dialda, Luigi (Milena), Mario (Sarah) and Nadia (Carlo). Adored Nonna to her grandchildren Gianni, Settimio, Maximo, Isabella, Giancarlo, Matteo, Nicolas and Tessa.
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CHRISTO, Mary (nee ARGIROPOULOS) - 1920 - 2021 Passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021 at the age of 101.
Mary was a devoted and beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
Predeceased by husband Kiro (1978) and daughter Virginia (2006).
She will be forever missed by her loving son Chris (Linda) and son-in-law James Nicolaou, her grandchildren Cassandra (Arland), Paul (Cindy), Mara (Stephen), Sabrina and Caitlynn, and her great-grandchildren Corson, Mary, Carter, Virginia, Beatrice and Florence.
Born in Oschima, Greece, Mary was one of eight children.
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RABER, Freda - It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Freda Raber (nee Schiller) in her 92nd year, on May 29, 2021, at her home in Toronto, with her family by her side.
Freda was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Raber (2009) of Winnipeg.
Freda will be missed, but lives on in each of her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
Dear mother of Marilyn and Robert Burke, Lorraine and Mark Stillman, and Steven and Leigh Raber.
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ANANDARAM, Madura - It is with great sadness, that we announce the sudden passing of Madura on May 29, 2021.
She is the beloved daughter of Villavarayar and Angeline Anandaram.
She is the adored sister of Sanjay and sister-in-law of Lavanyah.
Precious niece of Christie (Chrishanthi), Renu (Bala), late Sriram (Preethi) and late Meera.
She will be dearly missed by her cousins Rachel, Ashley, Niranjan, Nivethitha and Vanathy.
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GONZALEZ, Margot (Margarita) - Passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
Loving mother of Evelyn and Allan.
Devoted wife of Wilfredo.
Beloved grandmother of Vivian and Cristian.
She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and church community at the Iglesia Evangãlica Pentecostal Jehovã¡ Jireh.
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COOK, Richard - April 26, 1959 - May 29, 2021
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Richard Cook.
Richard passed peacefully after a long battle with cancer.
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KEGEL, Hendrik Willem "BILL" - On May 29, 2021, Hendrik Willem "Bill" Kegel, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord at the age of 87.
Bill was born on November 20, 1933 in Berkel en Rodenrijs, Holland.
At a young age, Bill was touched by the kindness of Canadian soldiers during WWII and this influenced his decision to come to Canada at the age of 18.
He began working for Sheridan Nurseries in Toronto and did so until he and his young family moved to Orangeville.
He and his wife built Dufferin Garden Centre in 1974 and resided there until after their three girls were married.
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McMILLAN, Mae Lois (nee NUGENT) - (September 29, 1927 - May 29, 2021)
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Mae Lois McMillan, on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Sterling Heights Long Term Care Home in Cambridge, Ontario.
She will be deeply missed by her two loving daughters, Deborah and Beverly and her cherished granddaughter Shannon along with her loving brother Keith Whorley (Carol), loving sister Thelma McGrath (Nat) and loving sister Linda Falcone (Mike) and her many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins.
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MITCHELL, Alban Andrew “Waist” - Passed away on May 29, 2021 at the age of 84.
He is now reunited with his son Godwin, his parents Filinton and Maggie, his brothers and sisters Vivian, Carleton, Elsa, Helen, Agnes, Vanita, Vincent, Sheila, and Lucille.
He is survived by his sisters Janet Penny (Gregory), and Jean Thomas.
Alban will be dearly missed by all his family, relatives, and friends.
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CHORNOPYSKI, Wolodymyra 'Julia' - It is with heartfelt loss that we announce the sudden passing of our dearest mama, Wolodymyra on May 29, 2021 at her home of 62 years.
Wolodymyra was born on June 8, 1934 in the city of Jaroslaw, Halychyna, to parents of Wolodymyr Andrahewych and Stefania Leheonska.
Wolodymyra was the 3rd eldest of seven children.
Wolodymyra graduated from the Conservatory of Music in Jaroslaw, majoring in violin, where she enjoyed performing in the symphony orchestra, and enriching her life through faith and culture.
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KOWALIW, Andreas Johannes - Passed away on May 29, 2021.
He was born on June 8, 1945 in Klosterneuburg, a suburb of Vienna, Austria – the third son of Ivan Kowaliw and Oksana Yulia (Domanyk) Kowaliw.
Andreas emigrated from Austria to Canada in 1948 with his parents and brothers Ihor and Orest.
Andriy explored life through music, mathematics, sports and a dash of joie-de-vivre.
His 34 ft sailboat was his passion, he raced in tournaments and sailed the East Coast to the Bahamas. He was also an accomplished cellist.
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YANG, Dou Chieh - Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
Dou Chieh is survived by his loving wife Mei-Chih, cherished sons Li-Chung and Li-Jen and proud grandchildren Daniel and Julianna.
Dou Chieh was a World War II veteran and proudly served his country.
In his career in TV media, he was the producer of several popular TV dramas and documentaries in Taiwan.
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DI STASI, Julia Jean - August 16, 1923 – May 29, 2021
Julia passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021 in her 98th year, at home with her family by her side.
Beloved wife of the late John (1992), daughter of the late Delfa and Agostino Bidini, sister to the late Gina (Nick deceased) Santoro and the late Fred (Joanne) Bidini.
She will be greatly missed by her children Mary Theresa, Peter (Jo-Anne) and Linda (Bill deceased) Leeds.
Proud Nonna to Michael (Erin), Christopher, Jonathon (Laurel), Julia and great-grandchildren Avery, Lincoln and Isabella. Julia also will be missed by her niece and nephews.
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FERGUSON, Jeffrey Stuart - March 22, 1955 - May 29, 2021
Peacefully, with his family and friends at his side, on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at home.
Jeff, beloved husband of 37 years to Catherine (nee Lumsden).
Devoted and loving father to Ian.
Dear son of the late Ian and Eleanor Ferguson.
Lovingly remembered by his brother Steven, his wife Jacqueline and their daughter Hayley (Alex).
Jeff is also missed by his uncle Neil, aunt Donnie and aunt Margaret as well as his cousins Jennifer, Elizabeth, Nancy, Ronald, Lori, Adrianne, Karen, Shawna, Donald, and their extended families, all who played an important part in his life.
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HODGKINSON, William Murray - Murray Hodgkinson, born December 20, 1936, in Aurora, Ontario, Canada, of Sun City Center (Kings Point Center community), Florida and former longtime resident of Southampton, Guelph, London, and Aurora, Ontario, as well as Beaver, Pennsylvania, has passed away in his 85th year, on May 29, 2021.
He was predeceased by his parents Bob and Maude, brother John, wives Patricia and Joyce, and stepson Paul (Donna).
Murray is survived by his sister Jane, brothers Peter (Shirley) and George (Helgard), wife Claire Manley, daughter Victoria, sons Mark (Anne) and Wesley, stepdaughters Corrine (Jim) and Lynne, stepson Michael, 12 nieces and nephews.
Poppa is immensely proud of his 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
There are many extended family members and friends across the continent who will also miss him.
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SCHMIDT, Merry - Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 29, 2021 in her 77th year.
Beloved sister of Bill Schmidt, sister-in-law of Pat Schmidt and devoted Aunt of Eileen Hillson (Schmidt), John Schmidt and Carolyn Schmidt.
Proud Great Aunt to Peter Hillson, Sarah Hillson, Thomas Hillson, Michael Hillson, Garnett Schmidt, Hunter Keir and Caitlin Keir.
Merry grew up in Chatham, Ontario and spent much of her adult life in Toronto, Ontario. Merry's forceful yet cheerful personality, radiant smile, bright red lipstick and thoughtful jesters will always be remembered.
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JOHNSTON, Fern Camella - Formerly of Toronto, and a resident of Gravenhurst for many years, Fern passed away peacefully at Leacock Care Centre, Orillia, on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in her 95th year.
Fern was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Johnston (2017), loving mother of Valerie Johnston and "nana" to granddogs Casey and Tully.
Dear sister of Albert Ashby, the late June DiMarco, late Harold Shearer, and late Irvin Shearer.
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