Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Edna Jones
Mar 30, 2012
JONES, Edna May (nee Pepper) Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 30, 2012 at age 84. She is survived by sons Mark, Michael and Stephen and daughter Leah and her four grandchildren, Christina, Torie, William and Ella. Family and Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home “Brampton Chapel”, 52 Main Street South (Hwy 10), Brampton on April 4,...
Bruce Hastings
Mar 30, 2012
Hastings; Bruce Passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2012 at the Brampton Civic Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Mary. He will be sadly missed by his step-sons Bill (Muriel), Jim (Mary), John (Nancy) and Edward (Sandra) Rocks, many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Bruce was a longtime member of CAW – Local 1825 and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #609....
Lavonna Beaton - Hill
Mar 30, 2012
Lavonna Beaton – Hill, born April 6th, 1943 of Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully at her home on March 30th, 2012. Beloved wife of William Hill and dear mother of Norman Beaton, Craig Beaton, the late Stacey Beaton, Ricky Beaton and the late William Hill Jr. Loving Grandmother to her Grandchildren Craig Monk, Jeffrey Beaton, Elizabeth Rathbone, Chris Monk and...
Peter Brown
Mar 29, 2012
PETER HENRY BROWN Peacefully in his sleep after a long and full life, on March 29, 2012, of heart failure, at the Amica Balmoral residence in Toronto, where he lived with his most recent collection of friends. He had many. Born February 7, 1914, in Enfield, north London, England. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, Cicely (Betts), his...
Shirley Fraser
Mar 29, 2012
Shirley Fraser, 73, passed away at the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga on March 29, 2012. Shirley Fraser was born on September 14, 1938 in North Preston, Nova Scotia to the late Thomas Provo and the late Helen Provo-Clayton. She is survived by her husband, James Sr.; her children Larry, Baxter, Anthony (Pauline), Lynn, Paul, James Jr., Bernice, Dernice (Randolph) Hinds...
Robert Harris
Mar 29, 2012
Robert Edward Earle Harris April 22, 1941 – March 29, 2012 Bob went to be with his Lord on March 29, 2012 peacefully in his sleep at the Brampton Civic Hospital. He was born in Woodstock, N.B. to Salvation Army Officer parents. Predeceased by his parents Brigadier Earle and Clarice Sparks Harris and his step-mother Brigadier Ruth Harris. Left to...
Theresia "Terry" Samwald
Mar 29, 2012
Samwald, Theresia “Terry” Peacefully passed away after a lengthy illness at Bethell House, Inglewood on March 29, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Cherished wife to Hans. Beloved sister to Franz (Ruth) Griesmayr of Germany, Maria (predeceased Monroe) Tuggle of Georgia, Anna (predeceased Roy) Bechard of Caledon, Elisabeth (Fred) Schinko of Garson, and predeceased by her siblings Pauline (Josef) Thalhammer...
Margaret "Peggy" Fenn
Mar 29, 2012
Fenn Margaret Audrey "Peggy" (nee Frith) Peacefully, after a courageous battle with pneumonia, on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Peggy was in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Raymond Anthony Fenn for 62 wonderful years. Loving mother of Catherine McGuire (Stephen), John Fenn (Cathie), Barbara Fenn, Deb Harris (John), and Vicki Nullmeyer. Will be sadly missed by grandchildren John McGuire, Michael...
John Skrypek
Mar 28, 2012
Skrypek, John P.Eng After an incredibly brave and inspiring fight against cancer, John, at the age of 54, died at home on March 28, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was an adoring husband to the love of his life, Patti, for 34 years, and the coolest Dad ever to his three amazing sons, Jeff, Jake and Nick. Loving...
Joel "Joe" de Boer
Mar 28, 2012
de Boer, Joel “Joe” Passed away peacefully on March 28, 2012 at Extendicare Brampton at the age of 54. Predeceased by his father Joost (2000), and his brothers Jerry (1978) and Peter (2006). Survived by his beloved mother Alida and her husband Thomas Denbok. Cherished brother to Lois and her husband Larry Horne and sister-in-law Debbie de Boer. Proud and...

Joan Jackew
Mar 27, 2012
It is with profound sadness the family announces her passing on March 27th, 2012 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Nickolas (2004). Dear mother of Andy (Barb), Judy (Doug) and Joseph. Predeceased by son Robbie (1994). Cherished grandmother of Kim, Nicholas, Brett, Stephanie, Melanie and great grandmother to Aiden, Tanner and Hailey. The family will receive friends...
Katherine Teal
Mar 27, 2012
Katherine Teal 86, born in Port Said, Egypt, died March 27, 2012. Predeceased by husband Frederick Joseph Teal. Mother to Charlie, Andy, Ron, Rosemary (Redshaw) and John. Grandmother to Tiffany, Helena, Rachel and Rebecca, great-grandmother to Braden, Brodie and Bentley. Special thanks to Rev. Gayle Butler for all her love and attention during her stay at St. Andrews Terrace. John...
Mike Ramsaran
Mar 27, 2012
Passed away peacefully on March 27, 2012 after a brief illness at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Cecelia, Father of Lena, Ena, Selon, Thelma, Leila, Roy, Suresh, Joan and Tony. Mike leaves behind 4 sons-in-law, 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Ward Funeral Home, Weston Chapel, 416-241-4618. In lieu of...
Joseph Bystriansky
Mar 27, 2012
BYSTRIANSKY, Joseph At his residence in Brampton on March 27, 2012 in his 82nd year. Beloved son of the late John and Martha. Dear father of Ilona Wheatherby and Joanne Adlington. Loving brother of John (Pat) and the late Steve, Alana (John) Mikalik, Mary (John) Vanderhoeven, Marti (Sef) Johnston and Emily (Jacques) Seguin. Will be missed by his grandchildren and...
Janet Smith
Mar 26, 2012
Smith, Janet Elliott (Smith-Main) Born and raised in Verdun, Quebec, graduated from Concordia University in Montreal and it is with sad heart and cherished memories that we now say good bye to Janet. Devoted wife to John and their two sons Matthew and Ryan. Caring daughter to Bette and Charlie, and dear sister to Blair (Paula). Janet will be missed...