Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Viola Murray
Apr 20, 2012
Murray:Viola Christina (nee Gowland) Passed away peacefully in her 95th year at Humber Memorial Hospital on Friday April 20, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Dr. J. Leo Murray and dear sister of the late J. Wilbert Gowland. Survived by her sister-in-law Dora Gowland and her many nieces and nephews. Cherished aunt of Doug Gowland (Sharon), Lee Baskerville (Leon), Paul,...
Mary (Maria) Attard
Apr 20, 2012
Passed away peacefully on Friday April 20th, 2012. Beautiful daughter of Joseph (deceased) and Nina Zammit, sister of Charlie Zammit, Carmen Ciangura (deceased), Joe Zammit and wife Judi. Dearest sister in law of Tony and Jan Ciangura. Loving mother of Melissa Swirla (Attard) and husband Ryan, David Attard and wife Paula, Jason Attard and wife Nicole. Adoring Nana to Joshua,...
Brian Batterton
Apr 20, 2012
Batterton:Brian William (The Happy Camper) Peacefully, at St. Josephs Healthcare Centre, Toronto on Friday April 20, 2012, Brian Batterton in his 75th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Sheila. Loving father of David (Antonietta) and John (Sarah). Dear grandpa of Amanda, Evan, Tenneasha, Christopher, Brianna and Liam and great-grandpa of Jazmine. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral...
Teresina Hamilton
Apr 20, 2012
Hamilton, Teresina (nee Choffe) – suddenly, but peacefully after a long life with her family by her side on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack. Loving mother of Catherine Meraw and Ken (Celina). Dear grandmother to James, Jerome (Michelle), Ramona (James), Craig (Carmelina) and great grandchildren Noah, Jonathan, Jack, Maggie, Stella and Sanford. Theresa is predeceased...
Joseph Marrese
Apr 18, 2012
Peacefully passed away at home on April 18, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Lorraine for 66 years. Dear father of Fred (Olga)and cherished grandfather of Joseph. Predeceased by his sister Rose and sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Ward Funeral Home (2035 Weston Rd., north of Lawrence Ave...
Christine Mann
Apr 18, 2012
Mann-Christine Teresa (Retired Teacher Peel Board) Peacefully at Bethell House Hospice, Caledon on Wednesday April 18th 2012. Much loved wife of Ted Mann and loving mother of Robert (Karen) and Jeffrey. Proud and loving grandmother of Lucas and Isabella. Chris will be sadly missed by her brother Richard, relatives, colleagues and many friends. Family and friends will be received at...
Margaret "Marion" Doyle
Apr 17, 2012
Marion passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 85. She is predeceased by her husband, Harry, to whom she was happily married for 60 years until his death in 2008. Marion spent her life dedicated to her family and will be lovingly missed by her brother Wilson and his wife Dorothy as well as by her...
Darcey Haines
Apr 17, 2012
HAINES, Darcey Sheldon Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 17, 2012 in his 48th year. Loving husband of Sandra. Beloved father of Alexandra and Tyler. Dear son of Verna and brother of John. Will be sadly missed by 12 nieces and nephews. At Sheldon’s request, there will be no public visiting or service. A time of fellowship...
Marilynn Farmer
Apr 15, 2012
FARMER, Marilynn Geraldine (nee Bell) Long time devoted soldier of The Salvation Army York Community Church. Marilynn was Promoted to Glory on Sunday April 15, 2012 at Canterbury Gardens, Peterborough, Ontario at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Howard Farmer for 56 years. Loving mother of Carolyn Smart her husband Claude and of Cliff and his...
Carmela Stea
Apr 15, 2012
Stea Carmela Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Sunday, April 15th 2012 at Villa Colombo Vaughan. Predeceased by loving husband Vito. Loving mother of Lou (Heidi), and Grace (Gino). Beloved Nonna of Jonathan (Aletta). Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Hwy 7 (west of Pine Valley Dr.), Woodbridge, 905-851-9100, on Monday from 3-9pm. A...
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,...
