Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Rita McKie
Oct 12, 2017
McKie, Rita May 26, 1937 – October 12, 2017 Passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital at the age of 80. Predeceased by her husband John Service “Ian” McKie, and her son Ian Evans McKie. Will be dearly missed by her daughter-in-law Heather and her grandchildren Hayley and Alex. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 2035 Weston...
Wesley Ashton
Oct 12, 2017
ASHTON, Wesley Munro Wes Ashton (b. June 6, 1920) passed away on October 12, 2017, at the age of 97 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ellen (Helen), nee Oster; his children, Gail, Wendy (Eliot), Valerie (John), and Wesley (Diane); his grandchildren, Carrie (Paul), Aaron, Jara, Marcus, Jesse, Jake, Jessica, and Shantel;...
Charles Schembri
Oct 11, 2017
SCHEMBRI, CHARLES - Peacefully at Brampton Civic hospital, on October 11, 2017 in his 87th year. Survived by wife, Riccarda, who he was happily married to for 61 years. Loved and proud of his son and two daughters, Frank (Noreen), Maryann (predeceased by Bob), and Sharon (Peter) and his 2 grandchildren: Melanie (Luke), Derek (Stephanie). Proud great grandfather of Theodore....
Bridget Swirla
Oct 10, 2017
SWIRLA, BRIDGET (nee McGrade) - Peacefully at Kipling Acres, on October 10, 2017 in her 91st year. Predeceased by husband, Nick (1989). Loved and proud of her three sons, Nick (Pat), Paul (Christa) and Michael (Sue) and her 9 grandchildren: Mark (Kasia), Elizabeth (Scott), Erin (Luke), Paula, Ryan (Melissa), Katie, Meagan, Shannon and Michael. Proud great grandmother of 8. Dear...
Denise Embree
Oct 10, 2017
Denise Embree November 12th 1940 to October 10th 2017 Passed away peacefully with family by her side after a very brave and courageous battle with cancer. Very loved daughter of the late Joseph and Leona Chartrand. Dear sister of Ernest, Rita, Denis, Simone, Marcel and late Claire. Loving and supportive wife of Kenneth. Terrific mother in law of Estela. Amazing...
Luigi Dell'Anna
Oct 10, 2017
Dell'Anna, Luigi Gabriele Passed away in his 83rd year peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday October 10, 2017. Luigi leaves to mourn his dear wife Christel (nee Kopatz). Loving father of daughters Loren (Bill Nadeau) and Carin Domke. Predeceased by his son Michael and parents Primo and Lorenza Dell'Anna. Adored grandfather of Christina Foran (Barry Tobin), Emily Freeman & Alexandra...
Clifford Turner
Oct 9, 2017
Clifford Fraser Turner 1928 - 2017 Clifford passed away October 9th, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto. He was the loving husband of Eleanor. Predeceased by his beloved first wife, Ruth. A devoted father to his daughter, Kimberley Turner and to her husband Seoras Adams and to his son Blair Turner and his partner, Blaine Herrmann. He also...
George Moody
Oct 9, 2017
Moody, George Alexander Of Toronto, born in Dundalk, passed away peacefully on October 9th at the age of 83 in Belleville. Predeceased by his beloved wife Levina. Loving father to Joni, Rick (Lorraine). Grandfather to Andrea (Matt), Rachel (Tim), Leah, Nicole. Great-grandfather to Philip, Thomas and Noah. Brother to June Smallwood. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home...
Elsie Henderson
Oct 9, 2017
After a long battle with cancer, Elsie passed away on October 9, 2017 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in her 68th year. Loving wife of Robert (Bob) Henderson. Devoted mother of Kelly (Tim Wood) and Carrie (Luke Quarton). Cherished grandmother of Taylor, Reese and Charlotte. Much loved sister to Brenda, Carolyn, Ronda (Dan), Rob (Sandy) and Les (Margo). Special...
Anne Fiorelli
Oct 9, 2017
Anne Fiorelli Passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 in her 97th year. Predeceased by her husband Luciano. Mother to Ronald (Judy), Norman (Mary) and Richard (Sharon). She will be missed by her 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Friends and family will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, Brampton Chapel (52 Main St. S. , Brampton) on Friday...
Rob White
Oct 6, 2017
Robert White December 31, 1965 – October 6, 2017 It is with great sadness and surprise that we announce the passing of Rob White at the young age of 51. Loving son of Robert and Jean White (nee Park), brother of David, brother-in-law of Michelle Hunt and beloved Uncle Rob to Olivia, Charles, Thomas, Jack and William. You were taken...
Maria Marciano
Oct 6, 2017
It is with great sadness that we regret to announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Nonna, who passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2017. Maria will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Friends will be received for a viewing on Monday, October 9th, at Ward Funeral Home (4671 Highway #7, near Pine Valley Road)...
