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

Maria Malfara
Apr 14, 2012
Malfara, Maria Passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on April 14, 2012 at the age of 81. Predeceased by her husband Giuseppe. Survived by her four sons Anthony (Margaret), Salvatore (Gail), Vincenzo (Nives) and Giuseppe. She will be greatly missed by her seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brothers and sisters and her nieces and nephews. The family would like...
Ronald Phippen
Apr 14, 2012
Phippen, Ronald Passed away at home on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the age of 72. Predeceased by his beloved wife Ann. Dear father to Cynthia and her husband James Jamieson and Christine and her husband Chris MacFarlane. Proud Grandfather to Rebecca and Victoria. Greatly missed by his sisters Donna, Lorraine (Jim), Linda and Sandra (Rick) and brothers Bryce (Joyce)...
Valerie Zimmerman
Apr 13, 2012
ZIMMERMAN, Valerie (nee Acorn) - Passed away peacefully with her husband Ross by her side on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Princess Margaret Hospital in her 62nd year. She will be fondly remembered by her sister Barbara Acorn and her brother Douglas, brother-in-law Richard Zimmerman (Kyley), their son Christopher and brother-in-law Tom Zimmerman (Sheila Fisher). She will remain in the...
Jean McKinney
Apr 13, 2012
MCKINNEY, Margaret Jean (nee: Dempster) passed away peacefully, at Brampton Civic Hospital with family by her side on Friday, April the thirteenth, 2012. Jean was in her 86th year. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Emerson; Survived by dear brother, Logie Dempster (Elli) and close cousin, Eric Dempster (Barbara); Beloved Mother of Anne Burley; Mom to Ross McKinney (Joanie), Bill McKinney,...
Lou Giacomelli
Apr 12, 2012
Giacomelli, Lou With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lou, after a long, courageous battle with lung disease. Surrounded by his loving family, he left us on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Forever missed by his beloved wife, Mary. Always cherished in the hearts of his devoted son, Glen and his wife, Lina. Most proud Nonno of Brandon and Ava....

Eunice MacKay
Apr 11, 2012
MACKAY, Eunice (nee Tarzwell) - Suddenly at home on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ted. Loving mother of Larry (Katherine), James and Ron (Heather). Cherished grandma of Kylie. Dear sister-in-law of Thelma Himmer and Mary MacKay. She will be fondly remembered by all her family. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston...
Fredrick Allen Shields
Apr 11, 2012
SHIELDS; Fredrick “Allen” ~ Suddenly on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in Brampton, ON at the age of 77. Allen Shields was the beloved husband of Muriel Shields (nee Attaway). Loving father of Kevin (Joanne), Debbie Giles (Ed), Wayne (Glenda), Larry (Karen Reeves) and Bill (Kathy Bray). Cherished grandfather of Paul (Kayla), Melanie, Leanne (Nick), James (Leanne), Michael (Sarah), Tawnya (Adam),...
James Smith-Mackle
Apr 10, 2012
Donations in James's name to Humewood House 40 Humewood Drive Toronto, Ontario. M6C 2W4 Telephone: 416-651-5657 or online at www.canadahelps.org/BasicSearch.aspx would be deeply appreciated.
Martha Eckert
Apr 10, 2012
Eckert, Martha L. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on April 10, 2012 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 97. Predeceased by her beloved husband Alfred (1953) and her grandson Tim (2007). Survived by her loving children Vern (Maureen) and Ursula Babcock. Cherished Omi to Michael, Kevin (Julie) and Danny and great-Omi to Logan and Teron....
Doreen Ball
Apr 10, 2012
BALL, Doreen Retired, longtime employee of Sears Canada. Peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on Wednesday April 11, 2012 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late William Ball. Loving Mother of Janice Carrick and her husband Doug. Cherished grandmother of Christine and Richard, great-grandmother of Amanda. Missed by her sister-in-law Doreen Golightly and...
Susan Apted
Apr 10, 2012
Apted, Susan Anne (nee Howell) May 3, 1946 – April 10, 2012 Peacefully, after a short illness, Sue passed away on April 10th, with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Richard for 44 years. Loving mother of Scott (and his wife January) and Jill (and her husband Jon). Proud and adored grandmother to Emily, Samuel, Hannah and Shannon....
Elizabeth Reid
Apr 10, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" REID | Visit Guest Book REID, Elizabeth "Betty" - Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Dorothy Ley Hospice on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Jack Reid. Loving mother of Rick (Tena), Kevin (Chris) and Nancy (Ralph Momberger). Cherished Grandma of Kris (Adrienne), Derek (Beth), Kimberly, Elissa, David (Brittany), Laura (Mike), Rachel (Jeremy) and...
Margaret Neil
Apr 10, 2012
Neil, Margaret Campbell Passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side at Brampton Civic Hospital on April 10, 2012. Cherished wife to William (predeceased). Beloved mother of Margaret and Martha (predeceased), and mother in law to Andrew (predeceased) and Edward (predeceased). Beloved grandmother to William (Bojana) and great grandmother to Jack and Ben. Family and friends were...
Margaret Campbell
Apr 9, 2012
Campbell, Margaret (nee Magee) Passed away peacefully with her husband Roy by her side on Monday April 9, 2012. Born February 5, 1937 to the late George and Mae Magee, Margaret married Roy in 1954 and started a family. Margaret was a beloved mother to Wes, Rob, Mark, and Kirk. Cherished grandmother to Christiana, Matthew, and Erin. Margaret will be...
Diana Narvali
Apr 9, 2012
Narvali; Diana On April 9th, 2012 at home, Diana passed away. Beloved wife of John. Loving daughter of Zoi and Andre Varahidis. Much loved sister of brother John, sister Mary and her husband Steve Hutton .Cherished daughter in law of Giuseppe Narvali. Special Aunt to Alexis and Cara. Family and Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home “Brampton...
Betty Running
Apr 9, 2012
RUNNING, Betty Aileen ( nee Bevan) Passed away peacefully on April 9, 2012, in her 81st year, surrounded by her loving family, at Humber River Regional Hospital – Finch site. Beloved wife of Robert for 61 years. Survived by 3 loving sons, Steve (Jan), Tim (Lynn), Kevin, grandson Andrew, and her furry companion Blossom. Survived by brothers Ron ( the...
Melvyn Robinson
Apr 9, 2012
Robinson, Melvyn Gerald – Longtime employee of Shell Canada. Passed away peacefully at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 9, 2012. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Wayne and his wife Sue, the late Cheryl Robinson and the late Lynda Robinson. A Celebration of Melvyn’s life will be held at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street,...