Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Winston Cooper
Jun 4, 2017
Winston will be lovingly remembered by his children, grandhildren, extended family and friends.
Jessie Salmon
Jun 4, 2017
What an incredible life you led. We wanted you here longer, but almost four months ago, in your typical Mom way of soothing our pain, tears and fears you said to us "we are much too greedy because we have had you 95+ years." Your journey on earth was coming to an end but you still had that knack of...
Rose Mantenuto
Jun 4, 2017
Rose Mantenuto, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose on June 4, 2017 at the age of 61. Beloved wife of Peter for 40 wonderful years. Loving mother of Daniela (David), Steven (Rosanna) and Christina. Cherished nonna of Sebastian and Christian. Rose will be missed by her brothers, Vincenzo (Carmelina), Felice (Irma), Natale (Angela), Robert...
Frank Brown
Jun 4, 2017
Frank Leonard Brown was Born January 4 1935. He served in Korea with the Queen’s Own Rifles and was very proud of that feat in his life, and his 62 years marriage to his beautiful wife Patricia Brown. He was always smiling with those sky blue eyes that twinkled like clear water – he was funny – and a jokester...
Elvira Petruccelli
Jun 3, 2017
Elvira Petruccelli July 13, 1934 - June 3, 2017 Elvira Petruccelli (born Valente), beloved wife of Domenic (d. 2010) and loving mother to Elizabeth and Marc (husband to Letizia, and father to Jordana and JonMarc), passed away on June 3, 2017, following a brief illness. Born on July 13, 1934, in Rome, Italy, Elvira was the eldest of Maria and...
Maria Paglia
Jun 3, 2017
Paglia, Maria Bambina Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday June 3, 2017 at the age of 84. Devoted wife of the late Angelo (2005). Proud mother of Anthony (Margaret), Sue and Pat (Jeannie). Fondly remembered as the beacon and the guiding light of her family and her close friends. Family and friends will be received at...
Ingeborg Schoen
Jun 2, 2017
Ingeborg Christa Fischer Schoen September 13,1929- June 2, 2017 On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 1:00p.m. Mom died peacefully at William Osler Health Centre, Brampton. She is predeceased by her husband, George and survived by her daughters Martina (Harry) and Angela, her beloved grandchildren Cora, Aaron, Noah, Joshua, Elijah and Neha. Mom was strong and fiercely independent. She battled and...
Bill Harrison
Jun 1, 2017
Harrison, William "Bill" "Herbie" - Retired Owner of Harrison Brothers Signs and longtime member of the Weston Golf and Country Club. Peacefully on Thursday June 1st, 2017 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Judy Harrison (nee Tilley) for 47 amazing years. Loving father of Mark and his wife Vanessa and Neil and his wife Stella. Cherished Poppo of...
Diane Shirra
Jun 1, 2017
Diane Shirra nee McGraw passed away peacefully on June 1, 2017. Beloved wife of Roderick of 50yrs. Loving mother of Allan and Douglas (Nadean). Loving grandmother of Rielle. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence Ave) Weston, on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from...
Elizabeth "Betty" Wolfenden
May 31, 2017
Elizabeth “Betty” Wolfenden It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mom after a courageous battle for life on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Kincardine Hospital at the age of 87 surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey (1971). Loving mother of Philip (Betsy), Bob (Donna) and Dave (Mimi). Cherished Grandma of Geoffrey,...
Christine Preston
May 30, 2017
Passed away suddenly in her 51st year on Tuesday May 30, 2017. Beloved daughter to Lynne and Wayne, Glen and Merla. She will be greatly missed by her children Ryan (Jessie), Mattison (Xana) and Jordan, her little angel who left far too soon. Dear sister to Debra, Sharon, Steven, Averil and Lauren. She will also be sadly missed by her...
Andrew Philp
May 30, 2017
PHILP, Andrew Passed away peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital on Tuesday May 30th 2017, in his 93rd year. Andrew was born in Fife, Scotland but was a longtime resident of Brantford, Ontario. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Peggy. Loving father of Cindy (Ken) and Sandra (Tom). Adored Granpa to Mark, Lindsey and Kasey. Andrew...
Dorothy O'Brien
May 30, 2017
Dorothy O'Brien (nee Anderson) Passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital on Monday May 30, 2017 just after her 90th Birthday. Beloved wife of Kenneth and loving mother of Patricia. Sister of Bob, and deceased brothers Harry, Rich, and Donald. Will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral...
Geraldine Kunz
May 30, 2017
Geraldine Kunz October 16, 1934 – May 30, 2017 Geraldine, beloved wife of the late Michael. Dear mother of Linda, Michael, Kathy (Garry) and Wendy. Proud grandma to Chris, Michelle, Kyle, Justin, Connor, Adam and Andrew. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home for a Celebration of Geraldine’s life, 2035 Weston Road (North of Lawrence Ave. W.) Weston,...
Antonietta Buttino
May 30, 2017
Antonietta Buttino Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on May 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni. Loving mom to Nick (Marisa), Anna (Ernesto De Angelis) and Grace (Joe Centraco). Cherished ‘Ma” to her grandchildren: Sabrina (Angelo), Vanessa, Adam, Michael (Alessandra), Dianna, Olivia, and great-grandma to Ayden, and Erik. Dear sister Carmelina and the late Michelina. Will be dearly...
Susan Dawson
May 30, 2017
Dawson, Susan (Varickanickal) Passed away peacefully with her husband by her side at home on Tuesday, May 30th, 2017. Loving husband of Daniel for 47 wonderful years. Caring and devoted mother of John, and Lee-Anne (Rob). Appi of Theodore. Mother in law of Leela. She is survived by her four brothers and two sisters and extended family here In Canada...
