Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Samuel Adekola Sanyaolu
May 21, 2025
Prince Samuel Adekola Sanyaolu was born into the royal Sanyaolu family of Owu Abeokuta on 17th September, 1935 in Ilugun Asalu, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He started his primary education at Zaria, Kaduna State, and completed it at the African Christ School, Offa, Kwara State in 1950. He proceeded to the Methodist Boys’ High School (M.B.H.S) in Lagos State in 1951...
Olga Kolisnyk
May 21, 2025
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Olga Kolisnyk passed away peacefully in her 94th year, on May 21, 2025. Born on April 26, 1931, Olga was the beloved daughter of Mary and John. She grew up in the community of Long Branch alongside her siblings—Mike, Ben,...
Marjorie Martin (nee Warn)
May 21, 2025
It is with love and great sadness, we announce the passing of Marjorie Martin at the age of 85. She passed away peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital on May 21, 2025.
Beloved mother of Steven and his wife Jacquie, Todd and his wife Preya and Kelly.
Cherished Nana to Candice, Ryan, Michael, Shannon, Brett, Eric, Jonathan, Samantha, Cassandra, Melissa, Sean and Jessica.
Lovingly...
Mary "Joanne" Amory
May 19, 2025
Mary “Joanne” Amory (nee Guest)
February 7, 1937 – May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Mary “Joanne” Amory on May 19, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born in Barrie, Ontario to George and Myrtle Guest. She is survived by her two brothers, Ron (the late Midge), and Jack (Ann)....
James "Ian" Hutchinson
May 19, 2025
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James "Ian" Hutchinson
It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Ian, at his residence on Monday, May 19, 2025. Ian was in his 56th. year. Loving husband of Susan Pereira Hutchinson for 27 years. Cherished father of Kalen James (Kennedy). Predeceased by sister Leona Hutchinson, and by parents James...
William "Bill" Patry
May 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of William James Patry.
William(Bill) 73, of Toronto, passed away peacefully on May 19th, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, a proud father, and a cherished grandfather, Bill was the heart of his family. He spent his life showing us what unconditional love, strength, and kindness truly mean. His laughter filled our home and his wisdom...
Faylene Nolan
May 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Faylene Veronica Robinson-Nolan.
Faylene passed peacefully at home on May 17, 2025 at 14:50 at the age of 70. Faylene was a woman of faith and quite strength. She will be remembered for her creativity in the kitchen with her meals and warm smile. We want to thank...
Lynda Atkinson (née Herbert)
May 17, 2025
With love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Lynda Atkinson (née Herbert) on May 17, 2025, at the age of 78. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at Brampton Civic Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Toronto on December 17, 1946, Lynda lived a life shaped by quiet strength, deep faith, and a sustained...
Goffredo Martire
May 16, 2025
November 25, 1927 - May 16, 2025
God peacefully called Goffredo home on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 97, surrounded by the love of his family.
Beloved husband of Antonietta (nee Perrone) of 73 years, he is reunited with his parents Viatore and Teresina and siblings Gigino (Mariella), Delfina (Francesco), and Francesco (Maria). Cherished by his children Teresa (Sandro),...
Carmel "Lino" Buhagiar
May 15, 2025
Carmel "Lino" Buhagiar passed away peacefully in Toronto on Thursday, May 15th at the age of 91. He was born in Malta, July 25, 1933, to Antonia (Nina) and Paul Buhagiar. Lino is survived by his step-daughter Stacey Burnett, cousins Doris, Lino, Susan and Louise Spiteri as well as his nephews Christian, Lawrence and Paul Buhagiar and niece Carmen Smale....
Doreen Fitzsimons
May 14, 2025
A young girl who was born on Strathnairn, in the County of York, Toronto. She made it through the Great Depression and World War II.
She became a single mother in 1968, retired in 1996 and loved it. She always lived quietly, politely, and volunteered with her cats along the way.
In 2020 she was diagnosed with dementia. However, she did not...
Ermelinda Mongiat
May 14, 2025
Ermelinda Mongiat (nee Pagnacco)
November 15, 1922 – May 14, 2025
Ermelinda passed peacefully at home on May 14, 2025, at the age of 102. Ermelinda was born in Colle Di Arba, Fruili, Italy on November 15, 1922, to Vittorio and Maria, and was one of four children, her sisters Angelina and Regina, and her brother Giovanni preceded her in their passing.
Ermelinda...
Franco Cognolato
May 14, 2025
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On May 14, 2025, the world lost a remarkable man whose influence will resonate for generations. Franco Cognolato (Big Frank) passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital.
He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Dina, and their children Marco (Veronique), Jessica (Austin), and Eric (Jenna). Known lovingly as Nonno, Frank was...
Liberata D'Aversa
May 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Liberata D’Aversa, who left us peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 82.
Beloved wife of the late Aurelio D’Aversa, Liberata was a devoted mother to Tony (Irma), Lori (Guido), and Daniela (Jerry), and a proud and loving nonna to Sarah, David, Adam, Mattea, Tessa, and Jonah.
Liberata was...
Corrado Ficicchia
May 13, 2025
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Corrado Ficicchia passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 13, 2025 at Hill House Hospice. He was born on March 7, 1938, in Catania, Sicily, Italy.
Cherished husband of Vera for sixty-seven beautiful years, Corrado was the heart of his family, a devoted partner, loving father, and proud nonno. He leaves behind a lifetime of...
Robert Welscher
May 12, 2025
Robert Fritz Welscher, 94, of Barrie, Ontario
May 16, 1930 – May 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Welscher, a devoted father and Opa, who passed peacefully on May 12, 2025, just days shy of his 95th birthday. Robert demonstrated extraordinary resilience during a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with his health.
He is survived by his wife, Helga; his...
Victoria "Vicky" Stawecki
May 12, 2025
Victoria "Vicky" Stawecki, 97, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025.
Vicky was a fiercely intelligent and savvy businesswoman with an unwavering passion for learning that stayed with her throughout her life. She was devoted to her family, and her love and support shaped generations. Her greatest goal was to leave a legacy—not just in achievements, but in...
Carol West
May 11, 2025
Sadly, we announce the death of our mother, our grandmother, our sister, our friend, Carol Ann West. The daughter of Robert John West and Marion Margaret West (nee Carr), Carol was born in Mt. Dennis on the 19th of January, 1939 and passed peacefully on May 11, 2025.
Carol will be remembered for her many talents.
As a musician she sang with...
Nancy Cannons
May 11, 2025
Nancy Joan Cannons
May 6, 1961 – May 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nancy Joan Cannons on May 11, 2025. Nancy was a woman of remarkable strength and resilience, whose kindness and determination touched everyone who knew her.
She was the beloved wife of Peter Cannons, a devoted mother to Scott (Melisa) and Mark (Katie), and the proud,...
Douglas John Bolton
May 10, 2025
Ecclesiastes 11:9
"Rejoice, O young man, in thy Youth"
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It is with Heavy hearts that the Bolton family announce the passing of Douglas John Bolton {Doug} on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. Doug was born at Toronto Grace Hospital to his Parents, John and Joan on the 17th of February, 1950. He is survived by his wife Marion, the...
