Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Brian Russell
Aug 17, 2018
Brian passed away at his home after living with respiratory illnesses for many years. Son of Agnes and Bernard Russell, Brian grew up in Toronto surrounded by three brothers. In his younger years Brian and his brothers made many memories going camping and playing sports. His days were filled from dawn to dusk going on adventures and making trouble with...
Domenico De Simone
Aug 16, 2018
Domenico De Simone passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Mackenzie Health Centre on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the age of 91. Devoted husband to Graziana of 62 wonderful years. Cherished father to Mauro and his wife Trish, and Patrizia and her husband Brian. Proud Nonno to Sophia, Jared, Simonne and Brigitte. Greatly missed by sister Iolanda and sisters-in-law...
Giovanni Vlassich
Aug 15, 2018
Vlassich: Giovanni It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father Giovanni Vlassich on Wednesday August 15th, 2018. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 56 years Maria Lucia, his children Marie Yolanda (Ken) and Nancy (Javier) his grandchildren Shannon and Eric and all his extended family and friends. He...
Bruna Furlan
Aug 15, 2018
Bruna Furlan passed away peacefully on August 15, 2018 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Vittorio Furlan (1994). Loving mother of the late Silvana Plateo (2008), her spouse George Plateo, John Furlan, Dora and Tony Carnovale. Devoted grandmother of Michael Plateo, Vanessa Plateo, Rachel Furlan, Anthony Carnovale and Christopher Carnovale. She was resilient, inspirational and loved...
Dr. Robert North
Aug 15, 2018
Robert Harold North On Wednesday August 15, at home with family in his 81st year. Born and raised in Matachewan, Ontario. Son of Harold and Edna. Adored by his sisters Sharon and Grace. Deeply loved by his wife of 54 years, Karen, and their three children, Jennifer (Jeff), David (Lara) and Peter (Alissa). Proud grandfather of Rose, Harry, Jack, Aili...
Diana Mason
Aug 14, 2018
In lieu of flowers, donaions in Diana's memory may be made to St. Joseph of Nazareth Church
Lucette Marie O'Neill
Aug 13, 2018
O’Neill, Lucette Marie (nee D’Amboise) Passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Sunrise of Oakville. She leaves behind her son Philip and his wife Megan, daughter Nancy and husband Chris, and her beloved grandchildren, Ashley, Sebastian, Sean, Melanie and Nicole. Lucette will be missed by her many family and friends. Visitation will be at the Ward Funeral Home in...
Angelo Zamperin
Aug 12, 2018
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or Dorothy Ley Hospice. Sadly, Angelo Benito Zamperin, 86, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 12th at Dorothy Ley Hospice in Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario. He was born on May 30th, 1932 in Valla (Treviso, Veneto) Italy, and emigrated to Canada in 1955, where he married...
Margaret Sleightholm
Aug 12, 2018
SLEIGHTHOLM, MARGARET, Frances Noel (nee Waddell)—Suddenly, but peacefully at home on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the age of 93. Predeceased by husband Ralph, and long-time companion Jack. Lovingly remembered by her children Blair (Joanne), Randy (Sharon); grandchildren Stephanie (Graham), Alexandra (Alexander), Gavin, Madeleine, Lindsay (Brent), Alyssa (Mark); great-grandchildren Atticus, Ever, Ignatius, Asher, Rowan, and Declan; loving sister Allison Walker...
Isabelle Katherine MacPherson
Aug 12, 2018
IIsabelle Katherine MacPherson Born October 21st, 1922 died August 12th, 2018 At Woodhall Park, Brampton in her 96th year after a long illness. Born in Devon Country, England, Katherine worked as a nurse overseas in Burma and India, joined the British Army and travelled to the Middle East. When she returned to England she trained as an ophthalmic nurse before...
Giovanni Ritacca
Aug 11, 2018
It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Giovanni Ritacca informs of his passing on Saturday August 11, 2018, at the age of 78 years. Giovanni will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Francesca, of 55 years, his children Maria, Anna, Gaspare and Mauro, his sons-in-law Des and Marco, his daughers-in-law Sonia and Jill, and his grandchildren Alex,...
Pietro Tarasco
Aug 10, 2018
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Pietro Tarasco after a brief illness on Friday, August 10, 2018; at the age of 93. Beloved husband to Rosa Tarasco for 68 years of marriage. Loving father to Saverio (Cecile), Bernice (Domenic), Maria, Tony (Debbie), Anna (Ian) and Joseph (Valerie). Cherished by his 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Pietro was a...
Bruno Raiskums
Aug 10, 2018
Raiskums, Bruno Ziedonis It is with great sadness, but fond memories that we announce the passing of our Dad, Bruno Raiskums. He passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on August 10, 2018 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Bruno is survived by his wife Annemarie (nee Mauer), sisters Valda Putenis and Ausma Vetra, and sons Olaf (Debbie), Gilbert...
