Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Frank Strickland
Jun 17, 2018
Strickland, Frank Charles - Frank passed away at home after a long battle with kidney disease on Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at the age of 94. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Olive Pauline. Loving and devoted father of Stephanie (David Sebben) and Joanne (Kevin Doiron). Cherished “Papa” of Alexandra and David Sebben and Sarah Doiron. Predeceased by his brothers Len...
Barbara Shiells
Jun 17, 2018
We are saddened by the sudden passing of Barbara ( Waters ) Shiells. Barb passed away on Sunday June 17, 2018 as a result of complications following surgery. She will be missed by her husband Bill, brother Barry, sister-in-law Paddi, nieces Debbie and Emily and nephew Thomas. Barb was a long term employee of Manulife Financial. Barb’s greatest joy came...
Judy Kruse
Jun 16, 2018
Judith (Judy) Kathleen Kruse Judy made this world a happier place. It is with sadness we announce that on June 16, 2018 at the age of 75, she passed away peacefully. By sharing her kind heart and joyful spirit, Judy brought joy to those around her. She will be greatly missed by daughter Jacquie Ritchie (David), son Kevin (Sandy) and...
Bruna Fior
Jun 16, 2018
Fior, Bruna Anna - peacefully in her home on Saturday June 16th 2018 at the age 75. Loving wife of the late Rodolfo. Sadly missed by her children Loris (Mina) and Orazio (Carla). Proud Nonna to Lauren, Michael and Liam. Beloved sister to the late Bruno (Berta), Silvana (Luigino) and Luciano (Daniela) of Castelfranco, Italy. Bruna’s beautiful smile and infectious...
Gerardo DiPasquale
Jun 15, 2018
Gerardo Di Pasquale September 3, 1926 - June 15, 2018 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gerardo Di Pasquale on Friday June 15, 2018. Predeceased by his loving wife, Maria Di Pasquale (nee Volpe). Loving father of Rocco (Sharon), Michael, Lucy (Carlo Ianni). Cherished Nonno of Lisa (Alan), Michael (Andrea), Julia (Matt), Anthony, Robert (Katharine), Joshua and Bis-Nonno...
Howard MacDonald
Jun 14, 2018
Howard William MacDonald It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Howard William MacDonald, P. Eng., on June 14, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario. Howard passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Howard was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia on April 7, 1950, the fourth child of fifteen children to Daniel and Pearl...
Milvia De Angelis
Jun 14, 2018
De Angelis, Milvia ( nee Bizzoni) Surrounded by her loving family, at Etobicoke General Hospital on Thursday June 14, 2018 at the age of 83. Broken hearted after 61 years of marriage, her beloved Mario predeceased her on April 3, 2018. Loving mom of Ann Marie (Ron) and Mara (Dave). Dear Nonna of Alexandra, Diana and Cristina. Milvia will be...
Elvira Spina
Jun 14, 2018
Spina, Elvira Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday June 14, 2018 at the age of 91.Devoted wife of the late Vincenzo. Proud Mother of John (Maria), Joe (Philcita), Frank (Mary), Mario, Guido and Mary. Cherished Nonna of Jessica, John Paul and Christopher, Emily and Deniz. She will be sadly missed by her many family and friends....
Boleslaw "Boris" Darnowski
Jun 14, 2018
Passed away on Thursday June 14th, 2018 in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Genowefa Darnowski. Loving father of Barbara O’Gorman and George (Sheila). Devoted Papa to Katherine, Patrick, Robert and Michael. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (North of Lawrence Ave. W.) Weston on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 5:00 pm...
Silvia Del Fatti
Jun 13, 2018
Del Fatti, Silvia August 2, 1930 – June 13, 2018 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Silvia Del Fatti on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Predeceased by her loving husband Gervasio Del Fatti. Loving Mother of Peter (Laura), Frank (Teresa), Daniel (Laura). Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Matthew, Mark, Claire, Jenna and Eric. She will be dearly missed but lovingly...
Robert "Bob" Hunter
Jun 13, 2018
HUNTER - Robert (Bob) Thomas of Brampton passed away on June 13, 2018 in his 78th year. Predeceased by his wife of 38 years Elizabeth (Liz) Hunter. Survived by his son Kevin (Wendy) of Brampton; by his daughters Krista (Mark Heuston) of Plattsville, Sara (Patrick Hunter-Buffington) of Georgetown; by his grandchildren Joshua (Emily) and Shanna Hunter, Michal, Nathan and Ainsley...
Maurice Porlier
Jun 12, 2018
Maurice Andre Porlier May 1, 1944 – June 12, 2018 Maurice (Moe) was born and raised in Bigwood Ontario. He married Rose on October 12, 1968 and moved to Weston where they raised Nicole, born in 1973 and Marc, born in 1974. He retired from his job with the courts in 2013 to help Rose look after his beloved grandchildren,...
Margaret McTier
Jun 12, 2018
McTier, Margaret Ellen – Promoted to Glory, suddenly, on June 12, 2018 at the age of 84. Pre-deceased by her much loved husband Frank. She will be greatly missed by her children Kathy (Rob Strain) and Raymond, her 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (North of Lawrence Ave....
John Catalli
Jun 12, 2018
Giovanni “John” Catalli, 1949-2018 Passed away peacefully in company of his loving wife Paulette of 45 years. Beloved son of Giuseppina and the late Luigi Catalli. Loving father of Mark and Matthew (Jennifer). Dear brother of Dina (Tony) Zumpanno, Connie (Fred) Giampietro and Ross (Nadine) Catalli. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Family and...
Margaret McKay
Jun 11, 2018
Donations Gratefully Requested To: Water First - First Nations Water Solutions 178 Mill Street, Unit D Creemore, ON L0M 1G0 1 (800) 970-8467 www.waterfirst.ngo Registered Canadian Charity: 83852 5269 RR0001



