Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
June Peirson
Jan 9, 2016
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother June, on January 9th, 2016. She will be missed by her children John, Peter (Lori), Nancy (Graham), and her grandchildren David, Bryan, Jason, Little John and James. Loving sister to Ann and Margaret (Stewart). Long time volunteer with Scouts Canada and the Weston Food Bank. Her part of...
Assunta Sampogna
Jan 8, 2016
The Sampogna family has lost its heart with the passing of our mother, nonna and bis-nonna, Assunta Sampogna, on January 8, 2016 at the age of 88. She joins her beloved husband of 57 years, the late Nicola Sampogna. At the age of 25, Assunta with a baby in tow emigrated to Canada to join her husband and start a...
Lucia Russo
Jan 7, 2016
Lucia Russo nee Torrelli Peacefully passed away with family by her side on January 7, 2016 at the age of 86. Predeceased by her loving husband Carmine. Devoted mother of Elvira (Luke Gousopoulos) and Agostino (Lucy). Cherished Nonna to Carmen, Christina, Teddy and Andrew. She will be missed by her sister Anna (Marcello) and her two nieces, Enrica (Tom) and...
Keith Pond
Jan 7, 2016
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 'Tree of Memories' The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre 650 Church Street Toronto, ON M4Y 2G5 416-925-2251 ext. 210 www.torontograce.org Keith in volunteering in recent months with the Fundraising Department at the Toronto Grace, shared in a 'Tree of Memories' mail out that both of his parents passed away at...
Ruth Fryer
Jan 7, 2016
Ruth Fryer (née Burke) was born in Stratford Ontario , on February 2, 1931, the second of four daughters to Harry (Sheffeild, England )and Catherine (Motherwell, Scotland ) Burke. She is survived by her loving husband Glen along with their four children - Glenda Ruth, Richard (Maxine ) Catherine (Scott) and John. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Marie Christine, Patricia...
Gerhard "George" Nickels
Jan 6, 2016
Gerhard “George” Nickels January 6, 2016. With sadness we announce the passing of the beloved husband of Charlene for the past 35 years, and loving father of Warren on January 6th at the Credit Valley Hospital Oncology Unit, where he received such tender and compassionate care. Preceded by his parents Leonhard and Agusta and sister Anna. He leaves behind his...
John Natale Mantini
Jan 5, 2016
Mantini, John Natale Passed away peacefully on January 5th 2016, at the age of 91. Devoted husband of Doris nee. Bourdeau, of 68 years. Proud father of Charlene (John) McRae. Loving grandfather of Jennifer. John will be sadly missed by his brothers James and Ronald Mantini. He is predeceased by his parents Venturi and Nellie Mantini and by sisters Hilda...
Helen Strong
Jan 5, 2016
STRONG, Helen Bernice Helen Bernice Strong (Mullins) originally from Maidstone, passed away peacefully with family by her side in Oakville in her 98th year. Bernice will at last be with her beloved husband Syl after many years (Sylvester Bernard Strong, 1987). Nothing was more important to her than her family. Gathering for weekends at the lake, enjoying boat rides, and...
