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

Arthur Avarell
Jul 13, 2013
Avarell, Arthur “Roy” Passed away peacefully on July 13, 2013 in his 91st year. Loving husband of Diane. Cherished father of George (Ailsa), Shirley, Darlene (Grant) and Jennifer. Adoring grandfather of nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Survived by his sister Norma. Predeceased by Ken, Dorothy and Ron. Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home “Brampton Chapel”...
Dorothy Anthony
Jul 12, 2013
ANTHONY, Dorothy Peacefully on Friday July 12, 2013 at the age of 84. Loving mother of Kathy (John Hoondert), Lawrence (Crystabel Rafferty), Carole (Wayne Totten), and Dave (Karen Franchitti). Cherished grandmother of Sean (Meggan), Sara (Nick) and Nolan. Great grandmother of Hayden and Aurelia. Beloved sister of June Thompson. Dorothy will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, family, and...
Joseph Verdone
Jul 12, 2013
Verdone, Joseph (Joe) February 16, 1939- July 12, 2013 Passed away with his family by his side on July 12th, 2013. The greatest joy in our Dad’s life was his family. Not only did he care and provide for his family, he was the most loving husband to his beloved wife Carol. Doting father to his children Frank (Atri), Lynda,...
Ethel O'Rourke
Jul 11, 2013
O’ROURKE, Ethel Nuala Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Thursday July 11, 2013 at Brampton Civic Hospital. Beloved wife of Patrick for 52 years. Predeceased by her son Anthony. Loving mother to Derek (Janet), George, and Patricia. Cherished grandmother to Katie, Maggie, Emily, Bridget, Kevin, Patrick and John. Ethel will be lovingly remembered by her many...
James Lough
Jul 10, 2013
Suddenly and unexpectedly at Brampton Civic Hospital on July 10, 2013 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband for 50 years to Patricia (Hardacre). Loving father of Sherri (Jeff), Tom and Tim (Rhonda). Cherished grandpa to Jason, Sarah, Melissa, Derrick, Katherine and the late Ashley. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (North of Lawrence Ave....

John Butterly
Jul 10, 2013
On Wednesday, July 10 2013, Sean (John) Butterly passed away peacefully at Toronto General Hospital in the presence and love of his family. Sean will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his wife Margaret, his daughter Linda and her husband Grant, his daughter Jennifer and her husband Mike, his grandchildren Madeline, Gavin and Gerred, his god daughter Sharon and...

Mary Honggopranoto
Jul 10, 2013
Born March 4, 1940, in Tuban Indonesia, Mary passed suddenly but peacefully in her sleep July 10, 2013, in Brampton. Raised in Malang Indonesia, Mary immigrated from Germany to Canada in 1973. Beloved by her brothers Sugiono, Joseph (Cynthia) and her sister Regina (Jim). Doting Tante to Nugroho (Lien), Gita (Bonny), Monica, Nicole, Astrid and Chris. Predeceased by her parents...
Kathleen McClure
Jul 9, 2013
McClure, Kathleen Mary – after a long and full life, passed away on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 at the Brantford General Hospital at the age of 92. Beloved wife of William “Bill” for 72 wonderful years. Loving mother of Patricia (Richard) Lough, Pauline (Gus) Spoor and Doug (Sue) McClure. Cherished grandmother of Connie, Becky, Christopher, Matthew, Ryan and great grandchildren...
Doris Brown
Jul 9, 2013
Brown: Doris On July 9th, 2013 at Mount Sinai Hospital at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late John Herbert Brown. Stepmother of the late Ronald. Dear aunt of the late Bill Chopey and Mary Oshanek. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence Ave) Weston, on Wednesday from 10 a.m....
Sidney Redgrave
Jul 8, 2013
Redgrave, Sidney H. (Veteran of WWII, 48th Highlanders, Past Master Prince of Wales Lodge #630, Past Grand Steward and Past President Director Mrisela Shrine) Peacefully with his devoted daughters at his side on Monday, July 8, 2013 in his 95th year. Predeceased by Isabel, his loving wife of 67 years. Much loved father of Phyllis (Richard) Hunwicks and Joyce (Richard)...
Donald Bell
Jul 7, 2013
Passed away July 7, 2013 at the Brampton Civic Hospital at the age of 80. Loving husband of Rosemary for 57 years. Beloved father of Caroline (Dave) Fisher, Ken (Martha), Michael (Julie) and Brian (Darlene). Cherished grandfather of Scott, Eric, Nicole, and Alex. Also missed by his sister-in-law Frances Moxon and his favorite grand-doggie Poncho. A memorial funeral mass will...