Obituaries

Dec 12, 2018

Maria Battiston Born January 4, 1923 Praturlone, Italy Died December 12, 2018, Toronto, Canada Maria leaves her daughters Colette (Gentile), Marie Rose (Zanin), three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Italo. Born and raised in Praturlone, Italy, Maria was one of nine children of Maria and Eugenio Mio Bertolo. Maria married Italo in 1946...

Dec 11, 2018

Helen Lorraine Daggett Suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at NORTH YORK GENERAL Hospital at the age of 69. Loving and cherished wife of Bob for 50 wonderful years. Beloved mom of John (Shannon) and Al (Alicia Gerwing). Devoted gramma of Maeve and Daniel. Dear sister of Bob, Pat, Lorne (Brenda), Gary (Lynda) and sister in law of...

Dec 11, 2018

Wood, Frank Frank passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital with his loving wife of 45 years, Terry by his side on Tuesday December 11th, 2018 at the age of 85. Loving step-dad to Karen Adderson (Ken) and Andrew Hamilton (Lynn). Doting Grandpa to Joanne and Neil Hamilton, and Bumpa to Katie Adderson. Father to Steven, Mike and Rob. Dear...

Dec 10, 2018

Dec 10, 2018

REILLY, Sadie Peacefully at Bethell House Hospice on December 10, 2018 at the age of 86. Loving wife of Tom for 68 years. Dear mother of Tom and Alan (Brenda). Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Nathan (Catherine), Mark (Laura), Ashley (Ryan), Jamie and great grandmother of Alannah, Jessie, Cassandra, Isabelle, William, Ava, Connor, Noah and Charlotte. Beloved sister of Wesley, Eric...

Dec 9, 2018

Purdy, Olive Marie After a long and wonderful life, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the age of 95. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jeff (1987). Loving mom of Wayne. Devoted grandma of Amanda. Dear sister of Violet Driscoll, Bernice Glowe and Bob Greenwood. Olive will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A...

Dec 9, 2018

Our darling Andrew passed away on December 9, 2018. He drifted away in his sleep to his next journey on a beautiful sunny day. Although heart-wrenchingly saddened by his passing, we are relieved that he is free from the struggle he battled so valiantly. Our precious husband, father, son, uncle, brother-in-law and loyal friend has filled our hearts with music,...

Dec 8, 2018

Venuto, Renato Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday December 8, 2018 at the age of 91. Renato will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered for his warm smile and his gentle demeanor. “Forever in our hearts” Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Hwy. 7 (west of Pine Valley...

Dec 8, 2018

Johanna Kolm passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018 at Faith Manor of Holland Christian Homes in Brampton at the age of 95. She will remain in the hearts and minds of her dear friends, the Coates family. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 8530 Chinguacousy Rd, Brampton, on Thursday, December 13th at...

Dec 7, 2018

Joy Janice Reece Merritt, born on March 1, 1955, in the San Fernando Valley of Trinidad and Tobago, the fourth of twelve children for Hoodley and Ena Reece, She fell asleep in death on December 7, 2018, after a long battle with numerous health issues. Joy was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend. Survived by her husband, Marvin,...

Dec 7, 2018

Dec 6, 2018

Peacefully at her home on Thursday December 6th, 2018 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Eugenio. Loving mother of Peter. Teresa will be fondly remembered by her close friend Shirley, her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home "Weston Chapel" 2035 Weston Road, Toronto on Sunday from 2-4...

Dec 5, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Antonio “Tony” Tuzi announces his sudden passing on Wednesday December 5, 2018, at the age of 81. Tony is lovingly remembered by his wife Carmelle, his children Donna and Anthony, daughter-in-law Tanya, granddaughters Cynthia and Sara and by his sisters and brothers Nicolina, Pasqualina, Ireno (Maria) and Luigi (Lucia). He was...

Dec 5, 2018

Sid passed away on December 5, 2018. He will sadly missed by his family Muriel, Bryan, Cory, Kerry, Jamie and Justin. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

Dec 4, 2018

De Melo, Maria E. Passed away peacefully, surround by her family, in the comfort of home. Beloved wife to Manuel De Melo for over 59 years and is survived by her children Berta Moniz (Late Antonio Moniz), Luis De Melo, and Teresa (Eduardo) Medeiros. Deasest Avo to Steve (Christina) Helder, Emma and Noah. Bisa Avo to Stella. Maria is predeceased...

Dec 4, 2018

On December 4, 2018 Ruth Elizabeth Grills (née Beck) of Brampton, Ontario passed away after a long battle with health issues. Born on January 9, 1943 in St. Lawrence Newfoundland to Thomas and Isabelle Beck, Ruth Elizabeth was one of eight children. Her siblings Bertha, Catherine, Lloyd, Lou, and Harris have since deceased while she is survived by brothers Wilson...

Dec 4, 2018

Katherine Enns (nee Toews) born July 19, 1914, died peacefully at the hospice facility at the Brampton Civic Hospital on December 4, 2018. She leaves her sons Robert and David (Sandra) and grandsons Michael (Janice) and Mark, her brother Edwin (Doreen), sister Hilda Dyck (Rudy deceased) and sister in law Jessie Pettifer (Harold deceased) as well as many nephews and...

Dec 4, 2018

Pasqualino Cedrone, 71, of Brampton, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 with his family by his side. Born to the late Carlo and Donata Cedrone, February 26, 1947 in San Donato Val di Comino, Italy. He immigrated to Canada in March 1965. He was a man of character, honesty, loyalty and integrity. He was a loving, generous and wonderful...

Dec 3, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Ashish Sohanlal announces his passing on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Ashish will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Alice, and his daughters Sushila (Sushil) and Sonia (Nav). He was predeceased by his beloved son Kundan. Ashish will be fondly remembered by his...

Dec 3, 2018

Lorraine Rossi nee Pye (1952-2018) Lorraine Rossi passed away surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Renzo Giro. Loving mother to Jason (Nicola), Melanie (Morris), Valerie, Jamie (Jennifer). Beloved Nonna to Alexandra, Dre, Matthew, Nathan and Rio. Loving sister to Vonnie, Elaine and Mary. Also will be missed by the Rossi and Giro families, Grace (Primo) and Flavio...