Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Mary Durbano Francis
Jan 6, 2015
Durbano Francis, Mary Dominica Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2015 at the age of 102. Beloved wife to the late John Durbano and Roy Francis. Sister of Emily DiTomaso and the late Nick and Vito D’Amario. Loving mother of the late Anna Pace, Nick(Connie), Marguerite (late Tony) Coladipietro, and Amelia ( Peter) Cantisano. Devoted grandmother of John Durbano, Vena...
Betty Forbes Murphy
Jan 6, 2015
Betty Forbes Murphy Betty Murphy, mother, nurse, British-trained midwife, and teacher died early on Tuesday Jan. 6, 2015 peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a brief period of illness. Until one month before her death, Mom was an independent and modern woman, who regularly used her iPad for e-mail and Hangouts, played Bridge and was a wicked Cribbage player. She...
Alessandro Quagliotto
Jan 4, 2015
Alessandro Quagliotto March 26, 1938 – January 4, 2015 God called Alessandro peacefully, on January 4, 2015, aged 76, following a battle with cancer, fought with dignity and the loving support of his family. He was the beloved husband of Giacinta (nee Mondin) for 51 blessed and joyous years. Devoted father to Diana and her husband Peter Perruzza and Michael...
Mercedes Baker
Jan 3, 2015
Baker, Mercedes “Ba Ba” “Bobs” Born in Aldershot, Surrey, UK, October 7, 1916, passed away in Brampton Ontario, on January 3, 2015 at the age of 98, of natural causes. Daughter of the late Valentine & Eva d’Anacker, she leaves to mourn her passing, her sons Mark Baker of Brampton and his wife Vicki and Guy Baker of Brooklin and...
Marion Jackson
Jan 3, 2015
Jackson, Marion Peacefully passed after a lengthy illness on January 3, 2015 at Humber River Regional Hospital Church Site in her 89th year. Loving wife of Alfred for 67years. Devoted mother of David and Diane and son-in-law Peter. Grandmother of Spencer, Fraser, Alexander and Lauren. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (North of Lawrence...
Anthony "Tony" Christof
Jan 3, 2015
Christof; Anthony Francis Passed away in his 97th year in Brampton. Loving husband of the late Beatrice Christof. Loving father of Gregory Christof and his wife Sonia. Proud grandfather of Denise and her husband Gregory; Alexander and his wife Beth, and Brandon. Great grandfather of Preston. Tony was a long-time employee at Canada Packers. Family and friends will be received...
Luigi Marson
Jan 2, 2015
Marson, Luigi With his loving family always at his side, Luigi passed away on January 2nd 2015 at the age of 93. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Felicita. Devoted father of Anna Gaby (Robert), Dina Masson (Brian), Mary Troicuk (Brian) and Angela Marson. Loving nonno of John (Lily), James, Katherine, Chris, and Sarah. He will also be...
Blanche Le Page
Jan 2, 2015
Le Page, Blanche Marie Beloved Mother, role model and best friend to Michele, George and Janis and son-in-law Brent. Predeceased by her loving husband David. Sister of Shirley Saga, Cathryn Heim, Homer Cutler and Ken Cutler. Blanche will be sadly missed by all who knew her. At Blanche’s request no visitation or service will be held. As expressions of sympathy...
Alex Hart
Jan 2, 2015
Alex Hart It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alex in his 85th year on January 2, 2015. Alex leaves behind his beloved Gloria, children Cathy Hart, David Hart (Christine), and Cameron Hart; stepfather to Denise Senos (Rui) and Jeri Trotter; Grandpa to Shawn, Kimberly, Shona, Griffin; Papa to Matthew and Stephanie; and his walking buddy...
Harry Stephenson
Jan 1, 2015
Stephenson, Harry Allan “Al” H.A.S October 20th, 1936- January 1, 2015 With sadness, but with much love and thankfulness for the wonderful life we shared for 47 years, Al passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 78. Cherished husband of Gail nee Smith. He will be sadly missed by his sister Marion (Mal Morrison –deceased), brothers Wallace (Jeanne)...
Ernst Mantei
Dec 31, 2014
MANTEI , ERNST Peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Georgetown Hospital in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Gertrud for 59 years. Loving father of Rolf (Donna), Werner (Angie) and Sigrid (Roland Stebner). Dear Opa of Daniel (Amanda), Julie (James Temple), Justin, Aaron, Caroline, Jaquelin, Ryan, Eric and Evelyn. Dear Great Opa of...