Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Dorothy Hickey
Dec 31, 2017
Hickey, Dorothy September 17, 1926 - December 31, 2017 Dorothy passed away peacefully after a full life raising nine children, doting on twenty-one grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. We are blessed to have enjoyed this past Christmas together with much love and laughter. She was born and raised in Little Paradise, Newfoundland. She moved to Toronto, and enjoyed 55 years...
Joan McCallum
Dec 31, 2017
Surrounded by her family, Joan McCallum passed away peacefully on December 31, 2017. Born in 1924, Joan led a long and happy life and was much loved by her many family members and friends. While working as a nurse at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal in the 1940s, Joan met her future husband for more than half a century,...
Stefano Cianfarani
Dec 29, 2017
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Stefano on Friday, December 29, 2017; at the age of 42. Beloved son of Fiorina and the late Nazzareno Cianfarani. Loving father to Jordan, Emily and Ashley and remembered by their mother Lori. Dear brother to Vincenzo (Anita) and Domenic (Janice Risi). Cherished uncle to Sandra, Christina and Jacob. Stefano was...
Maria Cairo
Dec 29, 2017
Cairo, Maria Rosaria (Marisa) Passed away peacefully on Friday December 29, 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 67. Loving wife of the late Aldo (married for 41 wonderful years). Proud mother of Alessia (Michael Romanin) and Jessica (Christopher McShane). Cherished Nonna of Abigail, Charlotte and Milania. Sadly missed by her dear brother Vito (Cristina) and...
David Dunbar
Dec 28, 2017
Peacefully on December 28, 2017 in Oakville, Ontario aged 93. Loving husband of the late Luella Dunbar, cherished father to Leslie and the late Robert Dunbar and devoted grandpa to Rochelle and Justin McAdam. David was born in Chateauguay Quebec, and graduated from Concordia University. He took great pride in a lifelong career at Bell Canada, retiring as the Director...
Daisy Irene Martyn
Dec 28, 2017
Daisy Irene Martyn: June 7th 1923 – December 28th 2017 – Passed away peacefully at her residence – Extendicare Brampton, Ontario, Canada on December 28th 2017 at the age of 94. Dearly beloved wife of late Francis Martyn, cherished mother of Anselm (New Zealand), Marie Dhayalini Johnpulle (Canada), Judith Malini Seevaratnam (Canada), and Lalith (New Zealand). Mother-in-law of Vino, Kiruba,...
Vincent Staltari
Dec 28, 2017
Staltari, Vincent Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday December 28, 2017 at the age of 63. Devoted husband of Mary of 37wonderful years. Proud father of Angelina (Michael Pasquale) and Domenic (Christina). Cherished Nonno of Vincent. Loving brother of Carmen (Ida), Mary (Vince) and Frank (Teresa). Vincent will be sadly missed by his many family and...
Donald "Don" Burt
Dec 27, 2017
Burt, Donald “Don” Passed away peacefully on December 27th, 2017 at the age of 88. Reunited with his beloved spouse June (2016) . Loving father of Peter ( Jeannine) and Susan, predeceased by his daughter Donna. Beloved grandpa of Shannon, Shaun, Chris, Greg, Donald, Mark, Melissa and Bryce. Great grandpa of eleven. He is survived by his two sisters Glenda(Joe),...
Bernice Gowland
Dec 27, 2017
Bernice Thelma Gowland Peacefully at Matthews House Hospice on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband Ed. Loving mother to Brenda (Andre). Dearly remembered by her grandchildren John and Nicole (Noel) and her great grandchildren Rory, Ellie and Patrick. The family would like to thank all her friends for their kindness and support. Family and...
Joyce Volaine
Dec 26, 2017
Elizabeth Joyce Volaine 1928-2017: Following a stroke in the morning of December 21st, Joyce spent her last days surrounded by love and family at the Brampton Civic Hospital, until she decided it was time to peacefully end her journey in the early hours of December 26th. Joyce will be missed by her husband of 63 years, George; her daughter and...
Ken "Kenny" Kitchen
Dec 25, 2017
Kitchen, Ken Retired Assistant Deputy Chief Metro Toronto Ambulance Services and Funeral Director After a valiant battle with cancer, Ken died peacefully with his wife Valorie and his family by his side on Monday December 25, 2017 at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON in his 79th year. Ken, beloved husband and best friend of Valorie for 43 years. Loving father...
