Obituaries

Mar 16, 2018

Sheehan, Margaret Passed away peacefully on March 16, 2018 at the age of 92. Loving wife of the late William (Bill). Margaret will also be missed by her nieces and nephews Anne (Jim), Sandy (Anne), Drew (Janis) and their children David, Jill, Allen, Rebekah, and Alison. She will also be missed by her friends in Canada and the extended family...

Mar 16, 2018

Don Wightman, 82, artist and educator, died in hospital in Brampton on March 16, 2018. Don was born in London, U.K. in 1935. As a boy, during the London bombings of WWII, Don and his mother were moved to Lancing in Sussex for safety. His father, an RAF airman, died in 1947 when Don was 12. Inspired by his father,...

Mar 15, 2018

Oct. 31, 1928 – Mar. 15, 2018 Peacefully at the Village of Tansley Woods in Burlington in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Velma (nee Mercer) for 63 years. Loving father of Paul Glesta and his wife Anita and Kim MacEachran and her husband David. Cherished grandfather of Erica and her husband Mike, Zev, Joseph, Connor and great-grandfather of Charlie...

Mar 15, 2018

McGrail, Gordon Austin – passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Humber River Hospital at the age of 83. Predeceased by his beloved wife Doris, son Gordon, daughter Lynne, daughter in law Renate, and dear sister Irene Charge. Loving father of Stephen and father in law of Linda. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Lee, Tyler, Brent, Erin, Lauren,...

Mar 15, 2018

Elsie Mae Jeffries, our mother, was a force of nature. She was a strong, independent woman long before it was cool to be a strong independent woman. Here are just a few things that we think speak volumes about who she was. When she was 19, World War II was still going strong. Upon graduating from high school, mom immediately...

Mar 14, 2018

Mar 14, 2018

Passed away peacefully after at short battle with cancer on March 14, 2018. Loving brother of Jennifer and her husband Tom McBarron, beloved uncle of Glen, Peter and Kathleen. Predeceased by his parents Herb and Shelagh. The family would like to thank his many co-workers at Electrolux and friends who spent many hours with him over the last four weeks....

Mar 14, 2018

Raponi, Gino Gino passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday March 14, 2018 at the age of 70. Devoted husband of Rose for 46 wonderful years. Proud father of Lorianne (Ercole Palozzi) and Mary-Louise (Fernando Pesce). Cherished Nonno of Luca, Matteo, Chloe and Kate. Survived by his siblings Maria (Antonio-predeceased), Franco (Rosaria) and Mario Ornella. Gino's...

Mar 14, 2018

Mar 13, 2018

BONER, John With great sadness we announce the passing of John on March 13, 2018 at the age of 71. Loving husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Steven and brother of Lilian. John was a dedicated member of the Toronto Police Service for 30 years. Family and Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home “Brampton Chapel”,...

Mar 13, 2018

Regina (or Rene as her beloved husband called her) Ziuraitis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 13, in her 90th year, at Labdara Lithuanian Nursing Home. She was born in the village of Ruolaiciai, in the parish of Plunge, Lithuania on July 2, 1928. She met John in the refugee camps in Germany and after the war emigrated to Canada...

Mar 13, 2018

Evelyn J. Lindsay Peacefully on Tuesday March 13th, 2018 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Lindsay. Loving mother of Elizabeth, Nancy (Michael Morassutti), and Dave (Laura Royle). Loving mother-in-law to Robyn. Cherished grandmother of Lisa (David McMurray), Christina (Matt Kerr), Lindsay (Nathan Middleton), Alanna (Liam Squires), Laura, Amanda (Jason Luciano), Daniel, Sandra, and Courtney. Loving...

Mar 13, 2018

HULSMANS, Fred Peacefully in Mississauga on March 13, 2018 at the age of 90. Loving husband of Phyllis. Dear father of Barbara and Shirley. Beloved father to Jocelyn and Manny. Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters. Family and Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home “Brampton Chapel”, 52 Main Street...

Mar 13, 2018

Visitacion Romero Mancuso Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 13, 2018. Vhie is the beloved wife of Gianni Mancuso. She is the loving mother of Jacob and Isabela. Visitacion is a loving daughter and daughter-in-law and dear sister and sister-in-law who will always be lovingly remembered by the Romero and Mancuso families. She will be sadly missed by her many...

Mar 12, 2018

CECY, Florence Lorraine (nee Mullen) November 21, 1932 – March 12, 2018 Florence, affectionately known as Nanny, passed away peacefully at Baycrest Hospital on Monday morning after a brief illness in her 85th year. Nanny is survived by her children Karen (Brian) and Anthony (Cindy), along with her step-children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and honorary children. Nanny will be remembered for her...

Mar 12, 2018

With heavy hearts we announce her passing while surrounded by family on Monday, March 12, 2018,; at the age of 85. She is now reunited with her late husband Francesco. She was a loving mother to Robert (Anna), Patricia (VInce), Vince (Joanne) and Frank (Renata). Cherished grandmother to James, Bianca, Paul, Steven, Nicole, Kristin, David, Julia and Mark. Dear sister...

Mar 12, 2018

Rose Di Stefano nee Tragert, born at 64 Wingerstrasse, in the town of Sprendlingen, Germany on May 5, 1930 to loving parents, Ernst and Dorothea. Rose is the second of four children and beloved sister to Margot, Gisella, and Gunter (her caring brother with whom she communicated each and every night). She is the aunt to Bernd and Roger, and...

Mar 12, 2018

Alan J. Forrest December 26, 1936 – March 12, 2018 Passed away peacefully on Monday, March the 12th, 2018 with Anne, his caregiver at his side. Predeceased by his first partner Marylynne and also his second partner Jean. Predeceased by his brother Terry. Fondly remembered by family and friends in Canada, Australia, and England. A memorial gathering will be held...

Mar 12, 2018

Denton, Trevor Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday March 12, 2018 at the age of 53 after a brief battle with cancer. Devoted husband of Kate of 25 wonderful years. Proud father of Max. Cherished son of Norman (predeceased) and Fay, dear brother of Nadine (Paul) and Linda (Pierre). Trevor will be sadly missed by...

Mar 11, 2018