Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Ralph Sturrup
Jul 28, 2013
Husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, inventor, artist. Loyal friend and a one-of-a-kind character. Passed away peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on July 28, 2013 in his 87th year. He lived a good life and was well-loved. Predeceased by his parents, Willis and Lillian, and his sister Mary-Ann. Survived by his wife of sixty-one years, MInna, by sons Tom (Karen) and...
Arlene Turner
Jul 27, 2013
Turner, Arlene Joan (nee White) – peacefully on Saturday, July 27th, 2013. Predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph. Dearly loved mom of Catherine (Alfonso) Marcuzzi, Valerie (Alan) Steel, Mark (Paula) and Paul (Pam). Cherished grandma of Suzanne, Michael, Diana, Alexandra, Emily, Andrea, Emma, Cyndi, Joseph and their partners. Dear sister of Robert (Lois) White, James (Bonnie) White and the late...
Della Rampino
Jul 26, 2013
Rampino, Della Mary (Nee La Vecchia) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 26, 2013 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Gennaro. Proud mother of Vito (Marilyn) and Nena Franzese (Donato). Cherished Nonna of Anthony (Tina), Gennaro and Nicholas. Bisnonna of Baby Donato. Della will be sadly missed by many friends and family. Friends...
Ruth Corbett
Jul 26, 2013
Corbett, Ruth – suddenly on Friday, July 26th, 2013. Beloved wife of Howard for 54 full years. Loving mother of Marilyn Corbett (Brian Wilhelm), Brian Corbett (Joanne) and Diane Corbett. Much loved grandma of Victoria Ruth, Scott, Eric and Ian. Dear sister of Jane Kouri and Alan Walden. As an active member of her church, she will be sadly missed...
Kenneth Fleetwood
Jul 25, 2013
Kenneth Fleetwood April 12, 1929 – July 25, 2013 Passed peacefully at the William Olser Health Centre, Etobicoke Campus. Ken was a retired Stone Mason and proud 50 year member of the Brick and Allied Craft Union (BACU). Beloved father of Eric (Joanne) and Darren (Marie). Grandpa of Andrea (Shane Brooks) and Travis. Son of the late Fred & Ethel...
Lillian Clark
Jul 25, 2013
Clark, Lillian (nee Blackman) – after a long and happy life, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25th, 2013 at Simcoe Manor, Beeton in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Edward. Loving mother of Carol Dunn and her husband Bob. Adored grandmother of Rob and his partner Melissa Billings. She will be deeply missed by her niece, nephews, their...
Mary Morris
Jul 25, 2013
Mary Morris (Elliott) lifetime resident of Brampton and descendent of the founding Elliott’s of the town, longtime dedicated employee of the former Peel Memorial Hospital, and lifetime member of St. Paul’s United Church. Our amazing Mom and Nana left us peacefully early on July 25th. Like every challenge in her life, she faced her last with strength, determination and her...
Dorretta Petrie
Jul 24, 2013
Petrie, Dorretta May (nee: Humeston) June 20, 1924-July 24, 2013. Longtime former proprietor of Petrie TV, Weston. Past president of York West Meals on Wheels and former volunteer at Humber Hospital, Weston. On Wednesday July 24, 2013 at the Village of Humber Heights Longterm Care, beloved wife of the late “Fergie”. Loving mother of Jack and his wife Marnie, Jeanne...
Clement Chilver
Jul 23, 2013
Clement Talbot Chilver 27th March, 1922 – 23rd July, 2013 After a long and valiant battle with cancer, peacefully passed away in his 92nd year on Tuesday 23rd July, at Toronto General Hospital. Beloved husband of Johanna and dear father of Tina (predeceased), Ron and John (Connie). He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and acquaintances. Born in...
Elizabeth "Betty" Tough
Jul 23, 2013
Our amazing 91 year old matriarch Elizabeth Jean Tough (nee Perdue) left us suddenly on the afternoon of July 23, 2013. Although, it was discovered not before mastering her daily crossword and Sudoku. Great Nana, Nana, Mom, Betty was truly a remarkable woman......attractive, stylish, (photo is current!) an excellent educator, athlete, swimmer, bridge player, gardener, entertainer, traveller, knitter and as...