Obituaries

Jan 11, 2010

BANKS, William 'Bill' Earnest - CD (Warrant Officer 2 Retired) Bill passed away in his 85th year after a courageous battle with cancer and degenerative neuropathy. Bill was a decorated World War II Veteran (wounded in Holland during action) followed by a 28 plus year distinguished military career in Canada's Armed Forces (Army). During his career, Bill spent many years...

Jan 11, 2010

BORSCH, Myrtle Rose (nee Jemmett) - Passed away peacefully on January 11, 2010 at the Central Park Lodge, Queens Drive in her 89th year. Dear daughter of the late Jane and Thomas Jemmett and loving sister of the late Joseph, Jim, Violet, William, Ivy, George, Frank and Alfred. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Gordon Borsch, veteran of WWII as...

Jan 10, 2010

Mom, God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me". With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly .... we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest; God...

Jan 9, 2010

Passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2010 at the Brampton Civic hospital. Reunited with her husband Jack (2003) and her daughter Diane (2007). Vera was a loving mother to Darlene (Henry Lee), Gail (Gray Parliament), Marilyn (Al Murphy), Peter (Cathy Gambell) and son in law Bob Bailey. An adored Nan to 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Vera will be...

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Jan 7, 2010

GOLDIE GWENDOLINE CARRUTHERS NIXON It is with sadness that the family of Goldie Nixon announces her passing on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in her 101st year. She was a gentle, humorous and dynamic woman who lived a full and rewarding life. Goldie will be most remembered by all who knew her for her dignity and her strength of character. Goldie...

Jan 7, 2010

MCCOLGAN, Dorothy - Peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband Charles and son Charlie. Loving mother of Ken (Geraldine) and Dorothea (Ken) Pitt. Dear Grandma of Charles, Carol-Ann, Katherine, Jason, Kevin, Andrew, Alison, Jennifer and eight great- grandchildren. Many thanks to her next door neighbour Danny for his continued friendship....

Jan 7, 2010

SHULTZ, Michael - (Veteran WWII - Royal Regiment of Canada) With grace and dignity, Michael passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in his 100th year. Loving brother of Mary Cyrwus (husband Jozef). Predeceased by sisters Frances Romanson, Lucy Gross and Bernice Coram. His cheerful spirit and words of wisdom will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and...

Jan 6, 2010

TURNBULL-HAVILL, Mary Caroline Joan (nee Doty) Peacefully on January 6, 2010 in her 80th year. Joan was the loved wife of the late George V. Havill, loving mother of Ian Turnbull (and his wife Joy), Andrew Turnbull (and his wife Judith), and Jennifer Turnbull (and her husband Larry Cann), and stepmother of Chuck Havill (and his wife Debbie) and Eva...

Jan 6, 2010

Jan 6, 2010

COOPER, John H. 'Coop' DFC CD - (Pilot, RCAF Wing Commander Retired) Died peacefully in Oakville, Ontario, January 6, 2010 at the age of 91, after a rich and rewarding life. During WWII, he served as an instructor at No. 11 SFTS Yorkton, Saskatchewan; flew on operations with 432 (Leaside) Squadron, 6 Group, Bomber Command; and was a POW in...

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Jan 5, 2010

DOWNER, Jean - Peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in her 81st year. Loving mother of Vickie (late William McBay) and Wayne (Debbie). Cherished grandma of Terri, Kimberly, Jaclyn and Daniel. Survived by her brother James Macdonald. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Elginwood Long Term Care Centre...

Jan 5, 2010

CAREY, Calvin John - (Formerly of Toronto, Retired Veteran WWII and Metropolitan Toronto Police Force) Born December 29, 1923, passed away on January 5, 2010 after a brief illness in Bobcaygeon. Predeceased by his beloved wife Nell (2008). Cherished father of Colin, Robin (Ellen) and Colleen (Mike) Mente. Much loved Grandpa of Tabatha, Gregory, Melissa, Matthew, Mitchell and Maddie. Dear...

Jan 5, 2010

MCNEVIN, George Henry - February 6, 1929 to January 5, 2010 With much sadness we announce the passing of George at the William Osler Etobicoke Hospital. Beloved husband of Jean. Loving father of Brian (Vivienne), John Gregory and Charmaine (Chad) Parsons. Proud and loving Papa of Amanda, Tyler, Samantha, Garrett and Savana. Dear brother-in-law of Doris Oxton. A private interment...

Jan 5, 2010

Jan 5, 2010

MacPHERSON, J. Donald Passed away peacefully at Wyndham Manor, Oakville, ON, surrounded by his children on January 5. Born in Duart, ON on February 11, 1920, Donald was predeceased by his wife Betty and son Peter. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by son Douglas, daughter Cluny, son-in-law Marek Zawadzki, and daughter-in- law Joanne MacPherson. Cherished Papa of...