Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
James Purdie
Oct 16, 2024
James McGinley Purdie May 12 1964 - October 16 2024
After a short but remarkably valiant struggle with cancer, James “Jimmy, Jimbo, Jim,” passed away at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on October 16, 2024.Beloved long time partner of Anne-Marie Montrose, sister to Anne Morash (Rob) and Mary Beth Stewart (Jeff), uncle to Katie, Nicholas and Allie Morash and Emily and Abigail...
Edward Vella
Oct 15, 2024
Edward Gerrard Vella
August 12, 1935 – October 15, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Edward Gerrard Vella. Ed passed quietly surrounded by his loving family.
Ed leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Shirley, his children: Susan (Elizabeth), Sandy (Jeff), and Ted (Christie), and his grandchildren: Megan, Derek, David, Ryan and Matthew.
Ed loved many things: time at the cottage...
Maria deJesus Fatima Ponte
Oct 15, 2024
It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Maria Ponte.
Passed peacefully at Strathcona Long term Care in Mount Forest on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Pamela Rose Tumber
Oct 14, 2024
Pamela Tumber, our world traveler has taken her final journey to join her Father, Mother and brother David. Pamela suddenly passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 in the same house she was born in. She will be very much missed by her sister-in-law Judy Anne Tumber, family members and a large number of friends. A visitation will take place...
Paul Chappell
Oct 14, 2024
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With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Paul Chappell at 75. Born in Sackville, New Brunswick, Paul later moved to Streetsville, Ontario. He is survived by his wife Mary Anne, children Andrew (Zoey), Alexandra, Ken, and grandchildren Stefan and Teddy. His sister Patricia (the late Les) also mourns his loss. He was preceeded in...
Augustina Marcijona Zauerhagenas
Oct 14, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved matriarch, Augustina Zauerhagenas. Augustina passed away surrounded by the love of her family on October 14, 2024, in her 99th year. She was born in Pievenuose, Lithuania to parents Hugo and Augusta on February 17, 1925, and was the beloved sister of Marie, Wanda, Emma, and...
Isabel Linstrum
Oct 12, 2024
LINSTRUM, ISABELLA (Isabel) (nee Adam)
It is with deep sadness, the family announces the passing of Isabella (Isabel) Linstrum on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Bethell Hospice.
Reunited with her loving Husband Charles (Charlie) who passed nine years ago. Devoted and Loving Mother and Supporter of Steven (Mary), Katherine (Brent), Adam (Leslie), and Valerie (David).
Adoring Nana to Andrew, Meghan, Mackenzie, Kristen, Blair,...
Carla Brovold
Oct 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carla Brovold (Rossi) on October 12th 2024, at the age of 76.
Beloved wife of Paul Brovold. Loving mother of Kenneth (Sharon), and Patricia (Domenic). Cherished Nonna to Alex, Elena, Emma, and Michael. Survived by her mother Maria Rossi, her sister Augusta, and her brothers Bruno and Paolo. Reunited with...
Luciana Prosperi
Oct 12, 2024
Luciana Prosperi
Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday October 12th, at the age of 80. Devoted wife of the late Ulderico. Proud and loving mother of Luigi (Adelina), Alberto (Ken) and Andrew (Mary). Cherished Nonna of Alexandra (Shayan), Luke and Ulderico. She will be greatly missed by her dear sister in-law Zia Bruna and her many family...
Elizabeth Carlos
Oct 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Carlos announce her sudden passing on Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at the age of 58.
Elizabeth will be remembered by her two kids Gustavo and Cassandra as well her partner of over 20 years Oscar, also many friends and family who loved her greatly.
A visitation will take place on Saturday, October...
John "Jack" Carroll
Oct 9, 2024
John Thomas Carroll of Toronto passed away Wednesday October 9, 2024, at Chartwell Scarlet Heights Residence in his 91st year. Born June 30, 1934, in Toronto to the late Fred and Margaret (Dempster) Carroll. Survived by his devoted wife of 67 years Shirley Mae (Day) and his brother Fred Carroll (Meri- Diane) and predeceased by his sister Eleanor Ash (Moe)....
Lena Borsella
Oct 9, 2024
Lena was born on July 5, 1934 in Santo Stefano, Campobasso, Italy and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 9, 2024 in Toronto.
Lena immigrated to Canada in 1956 where she and her husband Enzo built a wonderful life together through love, hard work, sacrifices and perseverance.
She is now reunited with her beloved Enzo, her parents (Carmine and Mariantonia)...
Georgina Serwaah
Oct 8, 2024
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In Loving Memory of Georgina Serwaah
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Georgina Serwaah, who departed from us on October 8, 2024, in Ghana, West Africa. Born in 1964 in Kumasi Ghana. Georgina was a beacon of love, strength, and warmth to all who knew her.
Georgina dedicated her...
Anna Maria Mazza
Oct 8, 2024
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anna Maria Mazza (nee La Barbera) a beloved wife, mother, nonna, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully on October 8th after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. She was 70 years old.
Born on November 11, 1953 in Termini Imerese, Sicily, Italy, Anna Maria...
Brian Stewart Mitchell
Oct 6, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brian on Sunday October 6, 2024. Brian fought very hard to overcome his illnesses and he will be forever remembered and missed by his wife/partner Christa Smith, brother Al Mitchell (Sue) of Hamilton, sister Karen Bos (Dave) of Guelph, father-in-law Jim Wilson (Donna) of Brampton, daughter (Jennifer DeRidder), step-children (Sean...
J. Tony De Sousa
Oct 6, 2024
J. Tony De Sousa, 77, of Toronto, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on October 6, 2024, at Princess Margaret Hospital.
He was born August 30, 1947, to Jose and Maria Rosa De Sousa in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The family immigrated to Toronto when he was eleven and settled in a loving home on Delaware Avenue. Tony attended...
Ethel Elizabeth Dompaul
Oct 6, 2024
Ethel Elizabeth Dompaul
February 17, 1924 - October 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ethel Elizabeth Dompaul.
She was an amazing Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Ethel will be remembered for her kind heart, positive attitude, unwavering strength and resiliency. She will forever remain in our hearts. The first centenarian in our family.
She modeled a life well lived...
Joe Sargo
Oct 5, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Jose "Joe" Venceslau Martins Sargo of Brampton, Ontario on October 5, 2024 at the age of 66.
Joe was born on September 28, 1958 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal to parents Agostinha Martins and Jose Sargo. He took his first of many plane rides in 1965 when his...
