Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton and Vaughan
Mario Ortolan
Feb 12, 2011
Ortolan, Mario passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2011 with his beloved wife, Ida and Children, Loris, Morris, Iris and Manuela by his side. Sadly missed by family and friends.
Leonard Allen
Feb 11, 2011
Allen, Leonard – born on September 20th, 1926 passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 11th, 2011. Predeceased by his wife Effie (nee Westhouse). Len leaves behind his son Larry; daughters Dianne (Kent Pointon) and Kathy (John Young); grandchildren Twila and Whit Pointon; and his much loved companion Vera Snyder. At Len’s request, cremation has taken place and a...
June McFadyen
Feb 11, 2011
McFadyen: June On Friday February 11,2011 at Humber River Regional Hospital-Church site in her 83rd year. June, beloved wife of Gordon for 60 years. Loving mother of Helen, Glenn (Brenda) and David (Michelle). Dear grandmother of Cameron, Nicole and Brandon. Also survived by her sisters Helen Hamilton and Shirley James. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035...
Gerald Parashchyniak
Feb 11, 2011
Parashchyniak:Gerald W. (Jerry) Suddenly at the Humber River Regional Hospital-Church Site on Friday February 11, 2011, Jerry at the age of 63. Dearly beloved son of the late Anne and John. Loving brother of Don (Kathy) and Rick (Margaret). Cherished uncle of Jeff (Stephanie), Robyn, Stefanie and Lisa and great-uncle of Tyson and Cora. Sadly missed by his many relatives...
S. Margaret Dunn
Feb 11, 2011
Dunn, Shirley Margaret (Bartlett) On February 11, 2011 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of Albert Dunn of 56 years. Dear mother of Connie (Alex) Johnstone, John (Diana), Robert (Jocelyn), Kathryn (Jim) Lockyer, Brian (Lesley). Loving grandmother of Richard, Nancy, Kaitlin, Ian, Ryan, Erica, Jonathan, Margaret, Hannah, Bryan, and Brandon. Survived by her sister Darlene Rennie. Predeceased by her...
Katharina Badin
Feb 11, 2011
BADIN, Katharina - Passed away peacefully on February 11, 2011 in her 78th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Jan. Beloved mother of Mary (David), Jan (Carol), Joe (Sheryl) and Janet (John). Treasured grandmother of Jan, Kurt (Krista), Michael, Matthew, Katie, Anthony and Daniela. She will be missed dearly by her brothers and sisters, Josef (Maria), Stefan (predeceased Hanna), Maria,...
Kathleen "Kay" Smith
Feb 11, 2011
Smith, Kathleen “Kay” – after a brief illness on Friday, February 11th, 2011 at the Toronto Grace Hospital at the age of 87. Kay is sadly missed by her son Grant (Pat), daughter Janice Pretty, husband Murray Ronald, grandson Brandon and her extended family. A heartfelt thank you to the palliative care staff for their love and attention. Friends will...
William Armstrong
Feb 11, 2011
Unexpectedly passed away Friday, February 11, 2011. He is survived by his dear wife Judith Anna, his sons Phillip (Brigitte), Jeffrey, his daughter Elizabeth (Mark). Especially proud grandfather of Zelda and Thor. Dear brother Henry Armstrong (Fay) of Ottawa. Favorite uncle of Scott (Kathy), Barbara (John) and Nancy. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba December 13,1928. Bill spent the last 32 years...
Robert Newbigging
Feb 10, 2011
Sadly passed away suddenly, surrounded by his children, on Thursday, February 10, 2011 while grieving the recent loss of his beloved wife Ellenor. Robert’s heart was broken and he never quite recovered from his terrible loss. He is survived by his 3 boys Stuart (Lisa), Grant (Sandy) and Graham (Susan), as well as his 5 grandchildren Dana, Scott, Calantha, Alex...
C. Cotter
Feb 9, 2011
Cotter, C. William – passed away on February 9th, 2011, as was his character he was determined until the end. Bill was born in Owen Sound and orphaned at 13. He joined the navy at 18, serving in WWII aboard the HMCS Charlottetown on the North Atlantic. Marrying Christine in 1948 was “the best decision he ever made”. He worked...
Helen Barrett
Feb 8, 2011
Barrett, Helen Marie (nee Sproule) Passed away peacefully in her 91st year at Sunset Manor in Collingwood. Predeceased by her loving Husband, Gilbert, her Father, George, and Mother, Edna Sproule, loving Sisters, Beatrice (Lent) and Margaret (Farr). Will be sadly missed by Sons, Wayne and Daughter-in-Law, Karen, Rick and Daughter-in-Law, Marilyn, Grandchildren, Diane, Jason, Dawna and families, Great-Grandchildren Barrett, Emilie,...
Sharon Sedore
Feb 8, 2011
SEDORE, Sharon Theresa - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband Robin and her son Sam on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Sharon will be dearly missed by her father Alfie, and all her extended family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to the Ward Funeral Home - Woodbridge Chapel, 905-851-9100.
