Obituaries


Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan

John Horsley

John Horsley

Mar 14, 2017

HORSLEY, John Michael “JMCH III” Retired, longtime employee of the Toronto Star Suddenly at the age of 62, on Tuesday March 14, 2017 while on vacation in Australia. Loving brother of Paul, Mary Fraser and her husband Barrie, and of Peter. Dear uncle of Todd (Airella), Ashley (Chris), and Jason (Amanda). Doting great-uncle of Jazmine, Emma, and Colton. Predeceased by...

Mario Sfreddo

Mario Sfreddo

Mar 14, 2017

In loving memory of Mario Sfreddo, born on August 22, 1923, in Tosadi Pocenia, Italy. Mario pass away on March 14th, 2017 with his daughters, Eva, Dolores and Lea and son-in-law Ray by his side. He was a hard working man, who loved his family and his God Jehovah. He has a passion for his garden being quite proud when...

Victor Griscuks

Victor Griscuks

Mar 13, 2017

VIC GRISCUKS March 9,1938 - March13, 2017 Passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Monday,March 13, 2017. Survived by his wife Edna of 56 years. Loving dad to Daina (Al). Predeceased by his mom Elza, aunt Marta and cousin Daira. He will be sadly missed by cousins Karlis (Margo) and Robbie, several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and many...

Dianne LeDrew

Dianne LeDrew

Mar 13, 2017

Dianne LeDrew (nee Rawecki) After a long courageous battle, Dianne passed away peacefully, on Monday March 13 at the age of 71. Loving wife and best friend of Alex for 31 years. Loving mother of Cathy, Conrad and Kelly (Shahz). Cherished grandmother of Danyal and Haylie. Will be sadly missed by her stepchildren, step grandchildren, sister and brothers as well...

Lucia Chiaromonte

Lucia Chiaromonte

Mar 12, 2017

On January 26th, 1934, Lucia Trotti was born in Sannicandro di Bari, to Donato and Porzia Trotti. Lucia grew up in Italy alongside her older sister, Teresa, and younger brother, Pietro. Years later, Lucia married the love of her life, Leonardo Chiaromonte. The two became acquainted through hand written letters and married by Proxy in 1954. After three years of...

Carole Burrell

Carole Burrell

Mar 12, 2017

In loving memory of Carole Lois Burrell, age 80, born January 23, 1937 in Toronto who passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on March 12, 2017. Beloved wife to William Burrell, Mother to Jan Thompson (Deborah Fisher) and Cindy Harris, Grandmother to Melissa Chapman (Alex Chapman) and Scott Harris (Hailey Harris), and Great Grandmother to Jaxon Harris. A...

Mary Lyle

Mary Lyle

Mar 12, 2017

LYLE, Mary “Mamie” (nee Heron) Peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday March 12, 2017 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Jim Lyle. Loving mother of Norma and her husband Doug Leary and of Maureen and her husband Philip MacNeil. Cherished grannie of Michael (Saira), Steven (Stacey), Sean (Julia), Maureen (Brian),...

Marjorie V.  Embling

Marjorie V. Embling

Mar 11, 2017

Embling, Marjorie Victoria Passed away peacefully on Saturday March 11, 2017 at the Brampton Civic Hospital at the age of 88. Predeceased by her loving husband Alexander and beautiful daughter Maria. Marjorie is the proud mother to James (Joyce), Loraine (Clive), Maria (Jan), Sherri (Al) , Heather (Bruce). Marjorie will be sadly missed by grandchildren Julie, Darryl, Mark, Jamye (Noelle),...

Domenico Ianni

Domenico Ianni

Mar 11, 2017

In memory of Domenico Ianni, born in Casalvieri, Italy on July 1st, 1933 peacefully passed away with his family by his side on March 11th, 2017 at the age of 83. Domenico Ianni, beloved husband to Iole, proud father to his children Carlo (Lucia) and Lisa (Steve), cherished nonno to Marilyn, Paolo (Bianca), Diana (Nino), Anthony and Robert (Katherine) and...

Helen Medwecki

Helen Medwecki

Mar 11, 2017

Helen Cecelia Medwecki Passed away peacefully with her loving son and nephew by her side on March 11, 2017 in her 94th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Joseph of 25 years in 1985. Beloved mother of Les. Survived by one sister, Mildred Gareau. Predeceased by her other siblings, Frank, John, Anne, August, Walter, Mary, Jean and Charlie. She will...

Ottavio "Johnny" Ercoli

Ottavio "Johnny" Ercoli

Mar 10, 2017

In Memory of Ottavio “Johnny” Ercoli September 10th, 1925 – March 10th, 2017 Born on September 10th, 1925 in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Ottavio passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday March 10th, 2017 at the age of 91. Predeceased by Matilde, his loving and devoted wife of 66 years. Proud father of Roberta (Enzo) and Pasquale (Karen)....

Lil Williams

Lil Williams

Mar 10, 2017

Passed away peacefully, at home with her family by her side. Predeceased by her loving spouse Don (2006). Caring mother of Mike ( Cathy), and Kevin( Elaine). Proud nanny of Danielle, Matthew, Abby, and Logan. Survived by her brother Gord (Pat) and sister Betty, and her sister-In-law Shirley. Predeceased by her brother Bob.A special thank you to her neighbor Marie...

Gregory Brown

Gregory Brown

Mar 9, 2017

Gregory Dale Brown in his 64th year passed away peacefully at Humber River Hospital March 9, 2017. A quiet, gentle soul beloved by his close friends, he will be sorely missed especially his PSW’s who served them faithfully for years . Any donations should be made to Dixon Hall, at 58 Summit Street Toronto, Ontario.

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