Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Anna Marie Lewis
Apr 12, 2020
Lewis, Anna Marie "Babs" Peacefully on Sunday April 12th, 2020, Anna Marie in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband Alan and her brothers, James, Frank, Bill and Jack O’Driscoll. She will be dearly missed by her 15 nieces and nephews. A private family service will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Toronto. Please visit her Book of Memories at...
Shirley Avery
Apr 11, 2020
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Shirley Avery on April 11, 2020, at the age of 93. Loving daughter to the late Clifford and Marjorie Marchant and dear sister to the late Helen (Doug) Kelterborn. Predeceased by her loving husband Burt (1991). Beloved mother of Jane (Don) Cameron and Jim (Natalie) Avery. Loving grandmother to Jamie...
Lawrence Van Buskirk
Apr 10, 2020
LAWRENCE HARVEY VAN BUSKIRK January 17, 1933 - April 10, 2020 The Family of Lawrence Harvey Van Buskirk of Toronto, Ontario is heartbroken to announce his passing on Good Friday at the age of 87. Lawrence passed at his home in Queens Estate Retirement Residence. The family is greatly saddened that we could not be there as he gained his...
Luis De Freitas
Apr 10, 2020
Luis de Freitas, 81, of Vaughan, Ontario, succumbed to cancer surrounded by his loving wife and children on April 10, 2020. Luis is survived by his wife Maria Odete of 53 years, daughter Ana Paula Sorrenti, daughter-in-law Liza de Freitas, sons Steve de Freitas, Andy de Freitas and loving grandchildren Jonathan Sorrenti, Emily Sorrenti, Nicholas de Freitas and Isabella de...
Isobel Maloney
Apr 9, 2020
It’s with a heavy heart that on Thursday April 9th, 2020 Isobel (Isabella) Maloney (nee Carey) laid her head to rest. Beloved wife of the late John Maloney. Strong and independent until the end, she died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her beloved Grandchildren Jade & Jacob & dear friend Aleasha. A special thank you to her Hero’s, Dr....
Donald French
Apr 8, 2020
Our Champion Dad will always be the best father to myself Donna, Ann, Terry, Keith could ever had. The best grandpa to Christopher (Beth), Tara (Anthony), James, Michael, Tyler, Tiffany. The greatest great-grandpa to Alessia Sophia. His wife (deceased) Florence (Allain). His partner Lillian Allain (NB). A sister Ethel McCarthy (PEI). Son-in-law Paul Bray. Daughter-in-law Elisa French (Wilson). Nephew Dan...
Thelma Manser
Apr 8, 2020
Manser, Thelma Lily Suddenly, at home, April 8, 2020. The youngest daughter of Margaret(d1981) and Leslie Simmons(d1965), born at Toronto July 9, 1925. Beloved wife of Sidney James Manser (d2004). They married December 7, 1946. Loved mother to Robert (d1950), Jamie (d1953), Sidney Robin (Sandi), Barrie James (Mary), Evan Neil (d1996)(Peggy d2006), and Paul Andrew (Tracy). Cherished Grandmother of Ryan,...
Gary James Preszcator
Apr 7, 2020
Gary James Preszcator Passed away April 7, 2020 at Mackenzie Health Hospital in Richmond Hill in his 71st year. Gary was born on March 5, 1950 in London, Ontario, the eldest of five children to the late Donald and Marjorie Preszcator. As the “biggest” brother, Gary was active in his siblings’ lives and taught them many valuable lessons over the...
Nicola Mammone
Apr 7, 2020
Nicola died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday April 7, 2020, aged 95. After a full and rewarding life, he has moved on to be with his wife Antonietta who passed two years ago after 64 wonderful years of married life together. He is also pre-deceased by all his siblings, Domenico, Francesca and Vincenza. He is survived by his daughter...
Lois Short
Apr 7, 2020
Lois Elizabeth Short (nee Cooper) June 21, 1931 – April 7, 2020 Lois Elizabeth died peacefully at the Village of Humber Heights with her daughter and son (virtually) by her side. Beloved wife of the late Alan Short (d. 1998).Dearly loved by her daughter Janet (Graham Brewer) and son David (Christina).Awesome Grandma to Aidan and Caitlyn, as well as assorted...
Rita DeLuca
Apr 7, 2020
In Loving Memory of Rita DeLuca, Rita was born on May 22, 1946, in Calabria, Italy. She was the only daughter of six children of the late Giuseppe and Teresa Bozzo. The family slowly all immigrated to Canada in the mid 1950’s and made their home in Toronto. Rita was just 10 years old when she arrived in 1956 and...
Giacoma Bruscia
Apr 4, 2020
Giacoma Bruscia (nee Garaci) was born into a large family in Villa Rosa, Sicily on April 2, 1940. To be closer to siblings, Giacoma emigrated to Canada in 1969 with her mother Grazia (her father Michele had passed away years earlier). She quickly settled into a happy life in Toronto. She met her future husband Bartolomeo in the early 1970’s...
